A/N: Okay, couple of things, first, I just realized why my last chapter took so long to up date, sorry. I'd accidentally put it on the wrong story, really sorry! Anyway, here it is, hope you like it.


"Moony, get up you git," James said running around the dorm, "You too, Wormtail."

"It's Saturday," Remus muttered sleepily, "The ball is tonight and even you, James don't take twelve hours getting ready."

"Slytherin plays Ravenclaw today," James said briskly, "Padfoot, if you show no signs of movement within a few seconds, I'll have Wormtail jump on you."

"I'm not jumping on him," Peter said coolly, "He probably has fleas."

"I'd rather have fleas than resemble a rat," a lump from under the covers said.

"Glad you've joined us," James said giving the lump a hard pat, "Big game to scope out today."

"That was my head," Sirius said still under the covers.

"Well if you weren't hiding, I could see you a bit better," James said before going into the bathroom.

"Can anyone tell me why we're up at eight o'clock for an eleven o'clock game?" Remus said rolling out of bed.

"Because the only thing that he likes more than Lily at the moment, is quidditch," Sirius said, he too getting up, "I get next shower."

"Do you think you have supremeness after James?" Wormtail asked in a cold voice that he rarely used.

"Whoa, little worms, keep it cool," Sirius said shooting Remus a look.

"I despise the name little worms," Peter sniffed.

"Sirius just called the bathroom like we always do, Peter," Remus said calmly.

"I was only kidding," Peter said before leaving the room.

"What," Sirius asked confused, "Was that?"

"I have no idea," Remus replied, "True, we haven't hung around him much, but he's the one always declining our offers."

"Too true," Sirius said with a rare look of concern and seriousness about his face, "Too true."

To end their conversation, James came out of the bathroom completely dressed, but his hair sopping wet. Sirius quickly gathered his things and headed in to take a shower as Remus filled in James on Peter's frostiness this morning.

"I reckon he's just a bit tired of being last all the time," James said. Remus raised his eyebrows and James continued, "Well, I mean, we always beat him in whatever we do and he probably is feeling down about it."

"Maybe," Remus said thoughtfully, "Anyway, who are you rooting for?"

"Ravenclaw of course, but Slytherin's practically unstoppable," James said eager for the change of subject, "We play them in two weeks and I'm not looking forward to it."

"I don't blame you there," Remus said, "Every single one of them seventh years, got to be hard to beat."

There was a knock on the door and Holly and Chloe stepped in. They looked around until they saw Remus and James standing there.

"Hey James," Holly said, "We need a favor."

"I'm at your service," James replied.

"Lily won't go the match today," Chloe explained, "So you have to make her go."

"I don't know why you picked me for the job, but I'll try my best," James said laughing, "She probably just doesn't want to see Ravenclaw get clobbered."

Just then Sirius came out of the bathroom with only a towel around his waist. He didn't seem to notice the girls and he continued to sing loudly, "My Guy." Holly and Chloe both died on the spot, overcome with laughter. Sirius turned and saw them both, and then he looked to his two best friends. Remus was laughing and James was making whistling noises. Blushing furiously, he let out a high-girlish scream and ran back into the bathroom.

"I'm glad he's your boyfriend and not mine," Chloe said after she had herself under control.

"Me too," Remus said winking at her.

"Isn't that precious," James sighed, "But I'm off the find Evans."


James shook his head. The match had been awful. The Slyterins looked invincible and they'd beat Ravenclaw 350-0 in a match that had only lasted ten minutes. James was unsure if his team would be able to even pull off a decent game.

"Not looking good, is it Captain Potter?" Lily asked as they walk back up to the Great Hall.

James gave her a grim smile, "Oh, I don't know. They looked like a push-over to me."

"Right…"

James' face turned serious, "Slytherin's got some major faults that I think will hurt them in the long run. They don't work as a team like we do and with Holly playing Seeker they can't win."

"Malfoy is a superb seeker, James," Holly said reminiscing how Malfoy had blown the Ravenclaw seeker a kiss while doing a loop before catching the snitch.

"You're faster and more down to earth," James reassured her.

"That's my girl," Sirius said kissing Holly on top of her head.

"Potter talking about being down to earth," Lily raised her eyebrows at James, "The world is going to the dogs."

"I'm never as bad as Malfoy," James argued, "Well, maybe I used to be, but I'm not anymore."

Lily laughed, "So how long is it until you play Slytherin?"

"Two weeks," James said with a slight shudder, "And we're going to need all of it if we're going to win. You're not going to miss the match, are you?"

"Miss seeing you get beat?" Lily smiled, "I wouldn't miss it for the world."


"Prongs, get out of the shower now!" Sirius yelled into the bathroom door, "You've been in there for a half an hour and I will break down the door if you're not out in a minute. Do you understand me? I need to take a shower, so hurry up, you little git!"

"Calm down mate," James said opening the door, "You should consider anger management or something, Padfoot."

"Shut up," Sirius pushed James out of the way and slammed the door.

James chuckled and grabbed his shirt. He thought his costume looked quite good on him. He'd even grown a little facial hair just for the occasion.

"The Great Odysseus," Remus said bowing to him, "What can I do for you?"

"Step off of my vest, Oh Mouse of Mickey," James said.

Remus chuckled and moved so James could pick up his vest, "You're looking great, mate. Almost time to reunite with Penelope."

"I know," James shuddered, "I just have a bad feeling about the whole thing for some reason."

"Why?" Remus asked, "Lily and you have been getting along quite well lately. I don't think either of you want to blow the friendship you've formed, not tonight anyway."

"It's not Lily," James said slowly, "Although I am nervous out of my wits on spending the night with her. It's like something I've only been able to dream about for so long, and now it's finally here…" He stopped, flushing slightly.

Remus smiled, "That sounds like the James I know. Going on and on about Lily Evans."

"Well—I—er—yeah" James said the redness in his cheeks becoming more pronounced."

"It's alright mate, we've all got a soft spot for somebody," Remus laughed, "Now then, what are you worried about?"

"I'm not sure. I guess I'm just uneasy about Dumbledore leaving to go to the Ministry for the weekend," James shrugged, "We all feel safer with Dumbledore around."

"Yeah," Remus agreed, "But I wouldn't worry about it, I mean, nothing's going to happen."

"I know," James said, "I just wish Dumbledore was going to be here."

"LOOK AT THIS HANDSOME FELLOW," Sirius said coming out of the bathroom.

James and Remus laughed, but it was quite true that Sirius was looking ruggedly handsome. He wore gray breeches and a gray shirt with a long light brown tunic. He also had a belt and a dark cloak to go with it.

"Check out my light saber," Sirius said reaching for his belt.

"I thought you were going to be Han Solo," James noted.

"I was, but Luke is way wicked with his bloody light saber," Sirius said and with a press of a button a bright green light appeared from the handle of the saber.

"Wicked," James said moving closer, "Bloody brilliant, looks just like the real thing."

"Of course it does," Sirius said snobbishly, "But I just hope I don't kill anyone."

"I'll challenge you to a fight," James said, pulling out a shining sword.

Remus cut in before Sirius could agree, "I'd really love to watch, but we've got to get going, we're meeting the girls in few minutes."

"Oh right," James replied, paling slightly.

"Don't worry Prongs," Sirius said patting his friend on the back, "This is like the only chance you'll ever have with her and you're sure to blow it."

"I'm glad I have such a great support group," James muttered darkly.


Meanwhile, in the Girl's dormitory it was chaos. Girls were running anywhere and everywhere, borrowing things and doing each other's hair and so on. Holly was applying make-up to Lily and Miera was doing Chloe's hair in a high pony-tail.

"Holly, you're not putting too much on, are you?" Lily snapped, "Penelope is supposed to be a mourning widow, not a stripper or anything."

"Lils, calm down," Holly reassured her, "Penelope had tons of guys going after her, do you really think she waited all nice and properly for Odysseus who was mixing with every pretty chickadee he came across?"

"Odysseus only did that because he had to," Lily corrected her, "And Penelope waited for him faithfully."

"Just like you've been waiting for James all these years?" Chloe asked, attached a red bow to her hair.

Luckily, Holly finished with Lily before she could mouth off to Chloe, "All finished, Lils, and I must say, I've done a great job considering what I had to work with."

Lily hurriedly ran to the mirror to examine herself. As little as she wanted to admit it to Holly, she had done a magnificent job. Her make-up was simple, but it accented her beautiful eyes, cheeks, and smile. She did look like Penelope.

"You look great, Lils," Miera reassured her, "James is going to absolutely die when he sees you."

"We're just going as friends," Lily stammered.

"Oh sure," Miera winked, "That's what he says to all of his little groupies before he takes them for a walk and seduces them. The next day, he leaves them, and they're heartbroken."

"That isn't what James is like at al," Holly said her eyes flashing dangerously.

Miera smiled, "How would you know, you've never dated him?" Miera gasped then added in a small voice, "But I hear that Sirius Black is even worse."

"At least I don't have to worry about going out with a cheater," Holly shot back.

Miera smirked, "I wouldn't be so sure, Arya and him were snogging in the charms room on Friday."

"Miera," Lily said in a calm voice, "That will be enough."

Miera shot Holly a triumphant smile before saying, "I just thought that it was my duty as a best friend to inform you guys of what you're getting into."

"We're going to be late, girls," Chloe said lying a firm hand on Miera's arm, "We'd best get downstairs."

Lily took the lead from Chloe and grabbed Holly, who was likely to punch the lights out of Miera any second, "Don't listen to her, Holly, she only wants you to get angry."

Holly said nothing, but wordlessly followed the other three girls out of the room. Miera soon became herself again and the four of them were joking on their way down, but Lily knew that she wasn't the only one forcing herself to laugh as she caught Holly's gaze. Miera's comments about James had caused her stomach to clench in an uncomfortable way.


A/N: Okay I know it might be a little rough and short but my computer crashed and had to buy a whole new one, so things have been a little crazy. And I'm sorry about not having the ball in here, but that's the way it has to be. Anyway, please review!