A/N: One more part to go after this one, and the last part will be the epilogue, for who starts a story with a prologue, but doesn't end with an epilogue? I'm babbling... Anyway, it should be up tomorrow!

Thanks to the readers and reviewers!

This part isn't too long, but I think you'll enjoy it.

EmpressM: Evil cliffhangers...sorry! I know, but it makes y'all readers want more...mwahahahaha. At least you'll find out Lupin's fate soon... The hand-hold was cute, I agree (tries to walk through doorway, but her head's too big).

Jedi Knight Bus: Thanks for the props! I felt good about their presentation as well...but I suppose we'll have to see what Solomon says.

James'sSnitchBoxersLover: Professor Solomon seems very evil, doesn't he? Think of him as a worthy forerunner of Snape...that's what I created him to be.

iWILLmarryDanielRadcliffe: Tricksy little Snape-ses...I know... Thanks, Hil!

ebtwisty9: I updated as soon as possible! I knew you needed it after that review.

Nicole: Yeah, Snape is such a little prat. Now, who/what WILL save the day?

LadyOfTheCelticLand: I am glad it interests you!

Where we left off last time…

With only a couple moments to spare, Remus and Snape took out a vial of some translucent substance. Remus was to drink it, and Snape was to ask him some questions that would prove the potion made him tell the truth. Remus downed the potion in one gulp.

…

"What is your deepest secret?"

Remus' eyes widened, and his eyebrows disappeared into his bangs. "I…uh…the truth is, I'm a—"

Part Fourteen: Results and…Results

Remus was cut off by the bell.

A grateful look overcame his face. James said his own silent prayer of thanks and redirected his attention to Professor Solomon, who was making an announcement.

"The rubrics are graded. I felt I had enough information to go on, although we ran short on time. You may pick your grades up"—he dropped the rubrics onto the now clear presentation table—"here. I'll see you next week for exams. I need not remind you to study as if your lives depended on it." He left the room without a backward glance.

Marlene McKinnon was first to dive onto the pile of rubrics. "We got an 'O'!" I can't believe it!" she yelled, jumping up and down. It was clear to James that Lily found Marlene's braggart tone highly distasteful.

Dorcas Meadowes was handing out the other rubrics to her classmates. "Lily! Yours is right here," she said excitedly, holding it above her head.

Lily fetched the paper from her friend, who left the classroom with her partner, Hufflepuff Caradoc Dearborn. She examined it closely.

"What's the verdict?" James asked, unsure of whether he truly wanted to hear the answer or not.

Her expression brightened by a thousand watts.

"We got an 'E+'!" Lily screamed, moving around in a fashion Marlene McKinnon would envy.

James grinned widely and joined Lily in her euphoria. They finally ceased their jumping match, only half-noticing no one else remained in the room.

Having caught her breath, Lily said, "James, we did it. If it weren't for you, we never would have made it this far. Thank you." She wrapped her arms around him in a big hug. He responded by hugging her in return.

"You know you could've done it by yourself. You're Lily Evans, for Merlin's sake," James said, laughing slightly. They partially pulled out of the hug, but held each other at half an arm's length.

"I don't know if I'd have gotten there without your determination."

They then looked into each other's eyes, and a sort of trance came over them. As if the Earth's magnetic forces were pulling them closer together, Lily's and James' lips came crashing into each other. James could have sworn he felt a spark exchange between their mouths and he responded to it welcomingly.

To James' utter astonishment, Lily seemed to as well. He worked his tongue into the picture, and Lily allowed it into her mouth. Willingly! (A/N: I put a LOT of emphasis on this word.)

I am so dreaming.

After a good few minutes of fairly passionate snogging, James had come to the conclusion that he was indeed awake. Also, it was most certainly time for a breather, which both took gratefully.

Lily sank down onto the nearest stool. No way. I did not just practically snog James Potter bloody senseless!

Actually, you did.

Oh my Lord! What have I done? I've got to fix this… "James?"

"Yeah?" he said, grinning at her with a look of mixed triumph and longing for more.

She tried her best to ignore the fact he seemed to have enjoyed what had happened as much as she did. As much as I did? Well, it was quite pleasurable…no. Enough.

"Pretend that never happened," Lily said. "Let's pretend it didn't."

James' face fell. "Any of it?"

Lily nodded. "Any of it." She picked up all her things and rushed out of the room, leaving behind an utterly confused James.

"Damn," he said, groaning loudly as the classroom door shut. "Why?" he asked the empty classroom.

But she…she kissed me. Lily Evans kissed me! More like snogged…wow. But now, she doesn't want to be with me… Well, did she ever?

I might as well give up on her…maybe she'll come round next year. It's the only chance I've got.

James left the classroom somberly, so distraught he completely forgot to bring his things with him.

A/N: Now, tell me: do you have a favorite part of this fic? If so, what is it? The last one may turn out to be your favorite, but what about so far? If you tell me, you're helping me focus on my strong points in writing, therefore helping me become a better writer. I'd love the help!

I'd also love to know what you think about this part.Do you want to strangle Lily? Do you admire James for being so considerate? Do you think they deservecd a better potions grade (although it doesn't matter, as it brought them closer together)? Please tell me in a review!