Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any of the characters, items, or places related to it, the genius Jo Rowling does. This story is loosely based on the Hindi movie Kal Ho Naa Ho.

A/N: I'm sorry about the wait between the two chapters. Thanks to Betsy, Carbon Monoxide, and Celi for being the first reviewers on this fic.

I don't think I'll get another chapter out before Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince releases, so HAPPY READING to everyone. I hope you all really enjoy it…I know I will.

This chapter is dedicated to Fred and George as some of the dialogue in this chapter is inspired by them…and because I love them to both to pieces.

This chapter is also for J.K. Rowling, who I'm just so grateful to. I couldn't live without all her wonderful books, and that's the truth.

Tomorrow may not be

Written by: eugene-the-artichoke

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POP!

Lily apparated to the special point set up in the Ministry from her flat. It was at times like these when Lily truly appreciated being an Auror, since they were the only ones beside the Minister and Dumbledore to be allowed to directly apparate into the Ministry. It saved so much time, just going directly inside instead of apparating outside and then walking inside.

As the redhead walked past the crowded cubicles, small alcoves, and large offices, she was greeted by a number of people, co-workers and friends alike. Obviously, despite being given the day off, many dedicated Aurors and members of the Hit-Squad had come in to put in a couple of extra hours.

After weaving her way through the different sections, she finally arrived at her fairly large office. Reciting the incantation that would allow her access to the heavily guarded area, she quietly slipped in, shutting the door behind her. Once inside, Lily quickly put the security wards back up with skillful precision. The door flashed blue for an instant, to show that they were in place. Turning away, Lily began to rummage through her desk drawer.

After throwing aside half the contents of the drawer, she abruptly stopped. With a triumphant AHA, she fished out a thick brown envelope. Sitting on her desk chair, Lily quickly skimmed through the letter that Remus had sent her from Morocco. She had told Sirius seven o'clock, but she wanted to double-check the time.

As she shifted in her chair, the envelope fell of her lap. While bending to retrieve it, Lily saw that a photograph had fallen aside. Picking it up, she smiled as she saw the slightly burnt face of Remus Lupin smiling back at her.

Wearing a pair of worn beige summer robes, he looked more relaxed than she had ever seen him. However, Lily knew that once he came back to England he wouldn't be so happy. Recent events would be sure to kill his mood, and she knew that within days the bags would reappear under his kind gray eyes.

The wizarding world was so bloody prejudiced sometimes that Lily really hated it. Remus, as a werewolf, was looked down upon and feared. Therefore, when the threat of Voldemort was brought up in her seventh year, it was both a blessing and a curse. People had no choice but to unite. Werewolves and other creatures were accepted into society and were allowed the same rights as any other witch or wizard. Remus was lucky that he was allowed to work at all, much less in a distinguished position like an Auror.

Unfortunately, with the upcoming Ministry summit, the issue of magical creatures in society was going to be heavily discussed. What was even more distressing was that the outcome was said not to be favourable towards the creatures.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

Lily was snapped out of her reverie by the pounding on her door. Sirius, she thought wryly. Honestly, it was like that man was unable to leave her in peace for more than five minutes at a time.

Then again, she had asked him to meet her in the office.

"Lily!" he yelled, sounding more than a little hacked off.

"What?"

"Open this door, right now!" was his angry response.

Wondering what had him so riled up, Lily answered, "Why don't you do it yourself?"(even though she knew there was no possible way he could). He had seemed pretty amiable when she left him at her flat.

She soon found out.

"I tried to and all I got was a bad shock in a rather private place."

Oh, so that works then, thought Lily. She had never had the opportunity to test the security measures out. But then again, no one had ever been stupid enough to try to enter the redhead's quarters by force.

"Lily, open the hell up!" Sirius was sounding more and more irritated.

Lily decided to irritate him a little more.

"What's the magic word?" Lily snickered to herself. That would piss him off. Sirius hated manners.

In response, Sirius whined, "Alohomora, but I already tried it and it doesn't work!"

Oh yeah, she thought to herself. It was bad idea to try a muggle joke on a pureblood. It just made her seem like a bloody idiot.

"No, you moron, I meant 'please', not the actual magic word." Lily heard a soft moan of comprehension outside the door, and satisfied she got her point across, she quickly disabled the wards.

Almost immediately Sirius burst into the room cheerful as ever. Honestly, the man had more mood swings than was humanly and male-ly, possible. He unceremoniously dropped onto the now vacant chair behind her desk, and started to look through the papers and folders that lay on her desk.

Before, she could reach across to grab Remus' open package, Sirius got a hold of it. Slowly he looked up, and with a grin that could put a Cheshire cat to shame, Sirius said, "Lily, Lily, Lily. Now I understand why you're in denial." Wondering what he was going to come up next, Lily remained silent.

Sirius did not disappoint.

"You have feelings for both Remus and James."

Jesus Christ, he just doesn't quit, was the first thing that ran through her mind. However, before Lily could make her standard protests, Sirius continued, "I realize that it's difficult Lily, but you can't lead these poor boys on. It's not right. Someone will just end up heartbroken and I don't want to see it happen to anyone," Here Sirius gave a little sniff, "You should really make up your mind before you get yourself in trouble."

Lily couldn't believe her ears. "Sirius, did we not have this conversation less than ten minutes ago? Remus is my partner. I harbour NO romantic feelings for him, whatsoever. James is an idiot. Once again, I harbour NO romantic feelings for him either."

Sirius' triumphant smile faded for about one second (and Lily thought that she had finally succeeded), before returning in what appeared to be full-force.

"For now, I'll drop the Potter subject, but I know, I know, that you fancy Remus. It's so obvious. You even like him to the point of obsession." Gesturing to the letters and package, Sirius continued his little rant, "Why else would you save all his letters? I bet you read them every day. Probably fantasizing about you two together…"

Lily groaned.

Thankfully, he was finished. "Anyway, while you remain in heavy DENIAL, I'm taking off to the gym. I hope Longbottom's there, because I'm going to punch his face in. Bloody Frank told Sheila that I was gay before I went out with her on Friday." Lily gave a loud guffaw, forgetting for the moment that she was thoroughly exasperated with the man in front of her.

Sirius glared at her. "It's not funny. I asked her to come back to my place. At first, I was really confused. Instead of doing you know what, she kept asking me for hair tips and telling me about how she had had the worst cramps the other day. It was disgusting," Sirius pulled a face, "When she asked me whether I ever dress up in drag, I figured it out."

By now, Lily was on the floor howling and laughing uncontrollably, to the point that tears were streaming down her face. To think that Sirius, playboy-extraordinaire, was outsmarted by plain, ol' Frank Longbottom. She pictured the scenario of Sheila "girl-talking" with Sirius, and she cracked up all over again. Sirius quickly shot her "the death glare". When she finally got a stitch in her side, she realized she better stop before Sirius' face remained permanently fixed that way.

Sighing, Sirius helped her off the floor. Slowly they started to make their way down to the gym, Lily frantically trying to catch her breath, the only sound in the hallway of the East Wing.

Sick of the silence, Lily tried to make conversation. Wheezing painfully, as they walked to the gym, all Lily could think of to say was, "Remind me to thank Frank when I see him."

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A/N: Well, that was fun. I really did enjoy writing that chapter. Once again, I sincerely hope that everyone enjoys Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. It's going to be incredible, and I'm so excited!

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