O dear only one review on the last chapter. And I even offered you a special treat! So here is the special treat for the one person who reviewed.

Glittergreen

You smell like refried beans

But that's ok

You reviewed anyways

Thank you so much

Now I must go eat my lunch

Now you guys all know why I write fiction and not poetry! I'm just going to finish this story within the next few chapters. I'm getting tired of writing it, it's starting to suck, not that many people like it, and I won't let myself start another story until I'm finished with this one. So unless any of you have complaints, (which I doubt you do) then I'm only going to update a few more times.

Ch. 10: Present Hunting

Lily had returned back to normal the day after her talk with James. She and Remus were close again, just like when they had originally gone out. She rarely talked to James, but when she did it was rushed but friendly.

The holidays were quickly approaching and the grounds were filled with snow. The classrooms were cold, and with the holidays soon to come, the classes seemed to go by slower and slower.

"Are you going home for Christmas?" Remus asked Lily one night.

"No, I'm staying here. My parents are going to Petunia and Vernon's house, which is the place I would least like to be on Christmas Day."

"I'm sorry."

"No, that's all right. What about you?"

"I'm going home. Are Candy and Sally staying here?"

"No, they're both going home."

"So it look's like it's just you and James."

"Oh goody."

"He's really not that bad."

Lily arched her eyebrow and looked at Remus.

"Well, he's not. Sure you guys haven't gotten along at times, but he's your only company."

Lily sighed and layed her head on Remus' shoulder. "I suppose your right."

"What do you want for Christmas, anyways?" Remus asked.

"I'll be happy with anything you give me," Lily answered. "What about you?"

"A wonderful girlfriend. Oh wait, I already have one."

Lily looked up at him and smiled. "You're so cheesy."

"But you love me for it."

Lily's expression changed to worry. "You don't look so good. Are you feeling alright?"

Remus smiled weakly. "I'm fine." He kissed her lightly on the forehead and laid her head back on his shoulder.

The next morning Lily awoke to hear her friends already bustling.

"Strange to see you alive this early," Lily commented.

Candy rolled her eyes and said "Hogsmeade!"

Today was the final Hogsmeade trip before Christmas break. The next day they would all be shipped off back home, Christmas presents in tow. Lily and Remus had arranged to meet that evening in the Astronomy Tower to exchange gifts.

"You're shopping with us today, right?" asked Sally.

"Yup!" Lily replied.

The three girls entered Hogsmeade and looked about themselves.

"Where to first?" Candy questioned.

"Well I need to get a present for Remus…" Lily said.

"I haven't gotten any of you guy's presents yet." Sally added.

"We could split up and meet for lunch," Candy suggested.

"Sounds good to me," Sally agreed.

"How's 2:00 sound?" asked Lily.

"See you then!" Candy said.

With a quick wave, Lily and her friends each went their separate ways. Lily wandered the streets, wondering what she should get Remus. She went into stores, but didn't manage to find anything. She came upon the Three Broomsticks, and went to open the door. Just as she reached for the handle, it swung open and hit her directly on the nose.

"Ouch!" she yelled, covering her nose in pain.

"Oh Lily I'm so sorry!" said a voice directly in front of her. She looked up to see James, hovering above her. He took her arm and guided her over to a nearby bench.

"Are you ok?" he asked, sitting down beside her.

"Mmmahh…" Lily mumbled as James tried to pry her hand away from her nose.

Finally succeeding, James looked at her nose sympathetically. A small trickle of blood dribbled onto her lip. "It's broken, alright."

Lily groaned and leaned back against the bench.

"Not to worry, I've broken mine plenty of times. I can fix it in a jiffy," he said.

Before Lily could protest, James flicked his wand and muttered a spell. Her nose was changed back to its normal shape. He transfigured a nearby leaf into a tissue and gently wiped the blood from her nose and lip.

"Better?" he asked.

Lily nodded her head and said "Thanks."

"Don't mention it. If it weren't for me you wouldn't have needed it anyways."

Lily stood up. "I was just looking for a Christmas present for Remus. To tell you the truth, I have no idea what to get him. Do you think maybe you could help me? If you don't have any other plans, I mean."

"Sure. I'm free for the rest of the day."

"Great. Just let me go tell Candy and Sally that I'll have to cancel lunch."

So off they went. They walked up and down the streets, talking about what Remus might like, mid-year exams, quidditch, and other small talk.

James dragged Lily into the joke shop. Laughing, they tried on all the hats in the back corner of the store. James bought several dung bombs ("Just in case.") and they left the store.

As they walked further down the street, the alleys got wider and the stores were more widely spaced. Coming upon an antique shop, Lily decided they might as well look in there for a present.

A small bell tinkled as they entered. The musty smell of old furniture met their nostrils, and a large amount of dust caused James to have a fit of sneezes. Finally recovering, Lily pulled him deeper into the store.

"Oh, look at that," she said admirably. She ran her fingers across the large green gem that dangled at the end of a silver chain.

"Sorry, Lily, but I don't think that fits Remus' taste," James said jokingly.

Lily hit him lightly on the shoulder and gazed longingly at the necklace.

A voice behind them caused Lily to jump, and James put a protective hand on her shoulder.

"Dragon mail and emeralds that is," said the old woman.

"It's beautiful," Lily stuttered.

"And guaranteed to never rust, tangle, or break. And may I say it matches your eyes perfectly. Maybe your boue here can get it for you as a Christmas gift." she said with a wink at James.

"Oh, no, we're just friends," Lily said as James took his hand off her shoulder.

"Right," the old woman said with a knowing nod, and she shuffled off.

Lily continued looking through the store. James lagged behind, looking at old quidditch memorabilia. Finally she found the perfect gift.

"Come look at this," she called to James.

He walked over and gazed at the thing she held in her hand. It was a gold pocket watch. A wand with tiny initials was carved onto the front. Lily flicked it open to reveal a complicated array of dials. One was obviously the time, and another a moon cycle, but the others all looked like nonsense to her.

Just then the old woman approached them. "That's a very good find. Originally made for a werewolf. Anything he could possibly need, supposedly."

"Look at that, it's a full moon tonight," Lily said.

A look of mounting horror arose on James' face. "What time is it?" he asked.

"Almost 5:30," the old woman answered.

"I have to go," he said while walking towards the door.

"What about the present hunting for Remus?" Lily questioned.

"He'll love that. I promise. Probably comes in very handy," James said, and he ran out the door.

Lily looked at the old woman and shrugged her shoulders. "I guess I'll take it then."

I decided that after this there are going to be two chapters. I was going to make it one more, but then I made this chapter longer than I expected. I would love some reviews! You're running out of chances, ya know. Thanks!