A/N: Hey! Thanks for the reviews everyone... And now that fan fiction dot net has decided to let me see how many hits I've got for the stories I've posted, I know there are some people who aren't reviewing like I asked...don't be shy! I'd love to hear your opinions, and constructive criticism can always help me become a better writer.

By the way, if anyone's interested in my original fiction/non-fiction, my fiction press identity is praying4hooks (I love The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn), previously LiteratureMyLife. I've only posted a little blurb called "True Friends." Enjoy!

Oh, and enjoy part four. I'll post part five (aka- the longest part) later today.

ebtwisty9: Many Thanks! I'm glad you like that it's getting longer...keep me posted on what you're thinking OOC-wise!

WallofIvy: Thank you! I'm glad you think it's cute. I'm kind of going for a witty romance fic.

Jedi Kinght Bus: Thanks! I hope you enjoy the rest of Hermione's Exasperation, because Buck and I are really working hard on it.

iWILLmarryDanielRadcliffe: Hey Hilz...I can't believe you're leaving tomorrow! Courtney and I wanted to go with you to see Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants... Anyway, gratias tibi ago! ego sum laeta, quod tu amas fabulam! Mwahaha...you thought you'd get away from the Latin, but you were wrong! However, you are right about the Chaser/Seeker thing. I'm changing it to Quaffle and Chaser, because James was a Chaser in the books, but he was a Seeker in the movies...maybe I should re-read them...have fun in Michigan!

Part Four: A Library Encounter

James and Lily met in the library after classes on that fateful day they had been forced together by Professor Solomon. They had previously obtained permission from Professor Minerva McGonagall to look for books in the Restricted Section. Now they were browsing the volumes on potions.

James picked up a random book from the middle shelf and opened it. Immediately, a piercing scream emitted from the book. He closed it quickly and put it back in its rightful place. "Bloody hell," he muttered. He'd hate to have that book scream at him during one of his nocturnal outings in his Invisibility Cloak.

Lily mumbled something under her breath, causing James to come to attention. Did she say what he thought he had heard?

"What was that, Evans?" he asked her timidly.

"Hex me," Lily repeated clearly and vehemently, her green eyes sparkling dangerously.

Okay, definitely not what I thought. "Sor-ry, Evans. What did I do to you, anyway?"

"I know you had something to do with us working together, Potter, and I don't appreciate it."

"You kidding? If I could have chosen my partner, I'd've picked Marlene McKinnon. She's really good at Potions."

"And I'm not?"

"Well, you're much better at Charms."

"You know Potter, you're right," Lily broke down. "This counts toward our futures! I can't do this. Potions class has always been an enigma to me…" she sniffled. "And now that I'm paired with someone who won't work his half…" Her sobs grew louder, attracting the stares of a group of Ravenclaws behind one bookcase.

James took a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Lily. She accepted it hesitantly and dried some of her tears. After calming down considerably, she said, "If I fail this assignment, I'll just…die."

Startled by the fear in her voice, he waited a minute before replying, "I'm going to pull my own weight, Evans. You won't fail. I'll see to that. And you won't die either. Okay?"

Lily's eyes lit up with hope. "Really? You will?"

"Yeah, sure," James said. "How hard could it be?" he finished, grinning confidently.

He had absolutely no idea what he had gotten himself into.

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