Masquerades and Announcements
The next day Lily and her friends spent the whole day preparing for the party that evening. Sarah was grinning from ear to ear, but didn't say a word to anyone.
Lily chose her dress a while before the party, but finally decided to get ready and hour before it started. She hadn't seen James all day and was counting down the seconds to see his reaction when he saw her.
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As she walked down the stairs into the Common Room from the Girl's dormitory, everyone stared. She held her head high, a tiara covered in diamonds securely fit into her waterfall of fiery red curls. Her cream- colored dress (think Angelina Jolie in the 2004 Academy Awards) made her look like she was floating. On her back she wore a pair of wings; she truly looked like an angel.
Her eyes accented by a glittery eyeshadow, scanned he room until she found James.
"Are you gonna take me to this thing or what?" his jaw was hanging open.
Sirius' eyes were popped out of his head, STARING at Lily. Giselle walked over and snapped her fingers in front of her face.
He blinked and stood straight.
"Snap out of it! I don't know if you remember, but you're supposed to be taking me, your girlfriend to this party."
James got out of his chair and held out his arm, Lily linked her arm within his, and they made their way to the Masquerade.
"Judging by your tuxedo, I'm guessing that you don't really have a costume." Lily said to James.
"Actually, no. Tonight I'm playing the part as a handsome gentleman for a sexy lady."
"Don't you play that part everyday?"
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Towards the end of the party Remus stepped onto the stage and took the microphone.
He cleared his throat.
"Good evening fellow 7th years! I'm sure we are all having a great time tonight,"
Cheers and applause.
"Yeah, well with Dumbledore's permission, I'd like to dedicate and sing a song for Sarah, my fiancée. I love you, my darling and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you."
Many, Many cheers and applause, including many congratulation wishes and mazel tovs.
He took a guitar from one of the band players and tuned it.
More cheers and applause.
He cleared his throat and sang softly into the microphone.
"From the moment I saw you,
Your eyes, your smile,
I knew that you were for me.
From that moment, you have always been in my dreams
………………….."
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Lily looked around the Great Hall but didn't see James. She ran outside, holding her dress from the dirt.
She saw a bunch of couples kissing around the courtyard, holding on to the moment.
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"….My angel, I know you are for me,
Your love is what makes me live everyday
You are my happiness, my sun, my star, my hopes, and my dreams
………………………….."
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She turned around and saw James in a small corner…running his hands through someone's hair….."
Lily ran closer, not believing her eyes.
"James, I can't believe you," Lily said calmy, trying to ignore her aching heart.
James turned around, wondering who would interrupt his kiss with Daisy Parkinson.
He suddenly felt like he got a kick in the head, feeling like he just woke up from a strange reverie. He saw Daisy sitting on his lap and pushed her off.
"Lily it's not what you think."
"You're right its not what I think its what I see."
"No, I swear, I have no idea what this bitch is doing next to me."
"And you expect me to believe that?"
"Lily, Listen to me please."
"Fat chance."
She turned around to walk away but James grabbed her hand, forcing her to turn back.
"Please, just listen." He looked deep into her eyes.
Tears poured out of her eyes.
"Stop it! STOP IT!"
"Please."
"GET AWAY!" she cried fiercly.
She slapped him across the face and ran back into the castle.
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She ran past blurred images of Sarah and Remus holding each other kissing each other between smiles, Alexis calling her, and a group of 2nd years clearing the hallway for her to pass.
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She stumbled into the Head Bathroom, crying freely. She hastily stripped down from her silk dress, and turned on the tub. While waiting for the tub to fill up, she looked at the mirror.
Her face, so beautiful and well cared for, was now tear-stained and swollen.
She slipped into the small pool; she let it wash away the dirt and muck that she fell into, but it couldn't wash away the anger, fear, and sadness in her heart. She wept bitterly with harsh cries that even scared her.
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A/N: You have no idea how sorry I am for not updating sooner. But I have no time. I'm actually supposed to be typing up an HIV paper that I have due soon, but I decided to write for my readers instead. I would really appreciate it if you guys reviewed, I need more encouragement! Some of my former readers haven't been reviewing recently, but I'm hoping that you'll review this chapter. I planned the plot for this chapter way, way back when, but it didn't fit in until now. I'm very happy with this chapter, and I hope you guys will too! Luv u!
