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A.N.: This chapter is dedicated to the wonderful TajM. Please don't move I will miss you dearly writing buddy. Thanks to all the people reading my fanfic. If anyone has an idea please feel free to put it in a review and I will see if I can put it in my story. Enough talk and here is the chapter.

Chapter Four – A Halloween Ball

Why did Sirius have to be so demanding? Well, because Sirius always got what he wanted, when he wanted and how he wanted it. This had put a lot of pressure on Kat. She had a huge crush on him and she wanted to be his one and only, not some one-night stand blonde bimbo. She wanted him to need her as much as she seemed to need him. And this was the task at hand. Kat walked briskly threw the halls toward an empty class room where Tory was waiting for her. Torrance and Remus were going to help her get Sirius. Kat heard a noise and carefully and quietly looked around a corner. There she saw Lily and James talking. She crept closer to hear.

"James do you honestly think that this is a good idea?"

"Flower, Sirius has told me on several occasions that he needs to get into a long-term relationship with someone who wants to be with him for more then one night. He needs the love that the Marauders, my parents and his parents can't give to him. He needs someone like Kat. She could love him and I have a hunch that he already likes her. So all we have to do is get them together at the ball."

Lily nodded in agreement, "I think you have a point, we can take care of the details later. Where were we going anyways?"

James had a twinkle in his eyes, "Well I know of a very secretive place where no one will find us." He winked at her suggestively, but was only teasing her.

Lily, not catching on very quickly, looked at him in disbelief. "How could you even suggest something like that? We both know that I'm not going the give into you now."

"Only teasing Lils. You know I wouldn't force you to do anything." And with that said they both stood up and James took Lily's hand and disappeared.

With all that information Kat continued on to meet Remus and Tory. She would have to cut their meeting short because Captain Potter wanted to have Quidditch Practice early so everyone could get ready for the Halloween Ball on time. Opening the door quietly she let her self in. She saw Remus tutoring Tory in Charms, something she had difficulties in.

"Hey guys, how is Charms coming?"

Tory threw her a look of displeasure, "It would be easier if I just understood."

"Oh be quiet Torrance. She is doing fine. About Sirius, James and I have come up with a plan. Lily knows about it and so does Tory. We are going to try to get you together at the ball so please just go on with what we are doing. And if I am not mistaken someone has Quidditch practice and someone else has to get ready."

After that Remus left and Tory right after him. This left Kat alone and as she started to go to Quidditch she heard someone behind her. Turning quickly and pulling out her wand she looked around. "Sirius I know you're there so don't even try it."

Sirius came out from behind a gargoyle. He looked her straight in the eyes. He loved those eyes that went with the perfect face. "How do you always know when I'm around? I mean other then James and Remus you are the only person who can tell. Are you a cat?"

Kat looked at him hard, "Would that be with a k or a c?"

"A c, as in what Lily has for a pet."

Kat couldn't help but laugh, he looked adorable when he was serious. Then she turned and kept walking, noticing Sirius fell in step a few moments after. "So are you taking anyone to the ball tonight?"

Sirius looked at her. He stared at her face taking in her features. He had never seen someone like her before. She had a fiery spirit when she wanted and she had the most beautiful dirt blond/brown hair he had ever seen. He wanted to bottle her up, defend and protect her but wasn't sure how. "I was wondering if you wanted to go with me. If you're not going with anyone else that is."

Kat laughed inwardly and said to herself, 'No you Sirius Black are the only one I would ever dream of going with.' "Okay, that'll be fun. I'll meet you in the common room at seven. We can go to dinner and then go to the ball."

Sirius smiled widely, "Great, and I promise to be on my best behavior tonight." Then he went about skipping back to the common room and singing a song she didn't recognize.

After Quidditch Practice

Lily and Tory were doing their hair when Kat came in for her makeup and hair pins. Tory was wearing her hair up in a bun, Lily had hers French braided and in a bun, Kat was curling hers and leaving it down. Kat was wearing a yellow gown that had sleeves on the side instead of on the top. Tory was wearing an outfit that resembled Cleopatra. Lily was wearing her white dress that reminded her of Christine. She felt tears spring to her eyes. The Phantom of the Opera had been the Broadway show she had gone to see with Joey. 'That self centered bastered. I hope he rots in hell with Satan.' She silently cursed him. Lily brushed that thought aside and continued getting ready. A few moments later Kat asked if they were ready to go.

They all walked down the girl's dormitory staircase and Tory saw three boys in a deep conversation. Remus was the first to notice and offered his arm to Tory. Soon they were out of the common room and on their way to dinner. Sirius beamed at Kat, gave her a white rose and then they moved out to dinner. James pulled a box out of his pocket, and opened it. Lily gasped and put her hand forward to touch the beautiful locket. It was silver and had the imprint of a white water lily on the front and on the back it said, 'To my love Lily'. James put it on her and then took her hand. They walked through the corridors slowly and admired the view of the landscape.

James leaned over and whispered, "Can I take you down there after?"

Lily simply nodded her head and continued to look at the lake. Somehow she knew if she went with him nothing would harm her, nothing could ever harm her ever again. She smiled at the thought and gave James a warm hug, which he returned. The two things that had amazed her most about him were that he hadn't made a huge deal of the being together and he hadn't made a move to kiss her, it was like her being there with him was all he needed. Lily breathed deep and took in his smell.

"Flower did you wash your hair with strawberry shampoo?"

Lily looked at him funny, "Why?"

"Because you smell like strawberries."

She laughed into his chest. What a blunt thing to say, even for James. He could be so dumb sometimes.

James took her hand and they continued to the Great Hall. Sirius had saved them seats and he was sitting next Kat, and in deep conversation. James looked at Remus and they both nodded. "Lily our plan is going quite well." Then he sat down, pulling Lily with him and started eating. The meal overall, was incredible. There were dumplings, turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, chocolate cake, carrot cake, pumpkin juice, bread, and a few more delicious things. Once the six of them had finished they told jokes and waited for Dumbledore to say his speech.

Clearing his throat, Dumbledore stood up. "Well seventh year, it is a pleasure to have you here and I don't want to keep you. Just a few things before you go, curfew will be at twelve thirty and classes will be canceled tomorrow." Practically everyone was cheering. And with that said, Dumbledore clapped his hands twice and the Great hall was a dance floor.

The first slow song came up and Lily pushed Kat up to Sirius and James elbowed him hard in the ribs. He cleared his throat. "Do you want to dance Kat?"

Being the girl she was, blushed and nodded her head. Sirius took her to the dance floor and they started dancing. Remus followed the same pursuit and soon it was just James and Lily left. The next song came on and James took Lily to the floor. The three couples met up in the middle and danced with one another for a while. When Sirius thought no one was looking he bent down and kissed Kat on the lips, quickly. She smiled up at him and held the side of his face. She was so happy and the bad thing was that she couldn't talk at the moment. Sirius was the happiest he had been in months and decided to make a move. "Kat will you go out with me?"

"Yes, of course I will. Oh Sirius, I'm so happy!" She gave him a big hug and gave him a peck on the cheek. "Let's keep this quiet for awhile, away from the others." Sirius nodded in agreement and they went to get something to drink.

Remus went over to James. "Well Prongs, it looks like our work is done here. I'm going back to the Common Room with Tory. Don't stay out to late Prongs." Remus gave James a knowing smile and turned to leave.

"Don't worry about me Moony. Thanks by the way, for everything you've done."

Remus turned and gave one of his best friends a hug to thank him for everything he had done to make him feel normal. Then he took Tory out of the Great Hall. As they walked he filled Tory in on all that had happened.

James spun Lily around and told her the good news. "Well Lily, I think we did pretty well here. Now about the lake, I think we should go now."

Lily nodded her agreement and they both went out to the entrance hall. The descended down the steps and out onto the grass. Lily shivered at the drop in temperature and the cool breeze. James conjured a cloak and put it around her. Then he put an arm around her waist and led her around the lake. It was a quiet night and both were lost in their own thoughts. Lily felt safe next to James, like nothing was going to harm her. She snuggled closer for warmth and silently prayed that one day she could trust him because somehow she new that he was the one she needed. Even though he had nice and caring Lily sensed a barrier between them, and she knew it was because of her. She put up ice walls of defense to any boy who had gone out with her after Joey. Suddenly she got a miraculous idea, she would go and spend the Christmas holiday's with James. This would solve a majority of her problems, no Petunia, no Joey, no Joey's gang and that pathetic Vernon. Mustering courage she asked James, "James do you think it is possible for me to spend the holidays with you?"

James had a huge smile on his face, cupped her face and responded, "Well it would be a nice change to just Sirius. My parents are out of the country until April so it was going to be me and Sirius for Christmas. Thank you so mush for saving me from that beast." He hugged her tightly and whispered, "Is it okay if I never let you go home?"

Lily smiled into his shoulder, "Well my sister would rejoice but my parents would be a bit sad. Are you sure your parents would be okay with me?"

James snorted, "They have your life biography and think we should get married. I told them all about you and it seems you come up every time I see them. 'Did you get Lily to go out with you yet?' Or 'Did you propose to that lovely girl yet James?' It is quite funny and they would be very proud."

Lily laughed with him. So his parents did approve of her. That was a very good sign. So it was set, Lily was going with James for Christmas break. But what would happen on Christmas break? Only time would tell.

Well, that is it for now. Christmas break will be here soon, in England. Thank you to all my wonderful reviewers. I will try to post soon.

Prongs HMS Marauders