A/N- There's some stuff in this chapter that might confuse you if you haven't read A World Full Of Flowers. Just thought I'd let ya know. :)

The Rising Threat

The next morning Lily woke up at around eleven. She probably could have slept even later if her dream had not woken her. It was the oh too familiar dream that had been haunting her ever since summer vacation. The face of the creepy guy in the black cloak seemed to be getting clearer, and lets just say that Lily preferred not seeing it at all.

Noticing that her dormitory was completely empty, Lily wondered where everyone was. Usually on Sunday mornings it was Lily who pried people out of bed so they didn't miss lunch.

Throwing off her covers, Lily made her way to the bathroom. After a long, hot, steamy shower, Lily applied a little make-up to her already pretty face, got dressed, and made her way down to the Great Hall.

So this is where everyone is, Lily thought upon entering the Great Hall.

The Great Hall was as packed as it was on the welcome back feasts. Scanning the room for her friends, Lily finally found them sitting at the far end of the Gryffindor table. Taking a seat in-between James and Katie, Lily suddenly noticed how unusually quiet it was.

"What's going on?" Lily whispered to James.

"Didn't you hear about the meeting Dumbledore called?" James asked.

"No," Lily answered, slightly confused.

"Well," James started, "Dumbledore called a mandatory meeting for the whole school a couple days ago."

"Any idea why?" Lily asked.

"No clue," James answered, "but by the look on all the professor's faces, it must be serious."

Tap, tap, tap.

The few whispers that could be heard, now ceased. Dumbledore put his glass down and stood up.

"I am sure you all are wondering why I called this meeting."

Many students could be seen nodding their heads at this statement.

"What I am about to tell you has been a growing threat for some time now. The Ministry has tried to keep this under wraps but they won't be able to much longer. A very powerful wizard by the name of Voldemort has been killing many innocent people. Not only is Voldemort powerful and dangerous, but he is gaining many followers."

People from all the House tables, except Slytherin, were terrified by this announcement; fear could be seen on their faces.

"Now I didn't tell you this to frighten you," Dumbledore continued, "but to warn you. I'm sure your parents and the Ministry will not agree with me on telling you this, but I feel you have the right to know. In times like these the good and bad can be seen more clearly in people. Whether you choose to join Voldemort or choose to fight him, is your choice. Just remember we will get no where unless we stand together."

With Dumbledore's speech finished, people could be seen filing out of the Great Hall.

Lily suddenly became aware that she was firmly holding James' hand.

"Sorry," Lily said pulling her hand away.

"No problem," James replied, giving her a smile.

"Can you guys believe what Dumbledore said?" Katie asked, looking rather scared.

"I know," Emma said. "It's terrifying."

"I guess we now know who was behind all those killings in Scotland that were in the Daily Prophet a few days ago," Remus said.

Since the Great Hall was now completely empty, they decided to leave too. Emma, Katie, and Remus went back to the common room, while James and Lily decided to take a walk around the grounds, and Sirius was no where to be found.

James and Lily

"So what did you want to talk to me about so badly in there?" James asked as they stepped onto the sunny grounds.

Lily, during Dumbledore's speech, had poked James numerous times, telling him that she needed to talk to him, and on top of all that, she had his hand in a death grip for most of that.

"Well," Lily started. "Do you remember that dream I told you about the day I passed out in Muggle Studies?"

"Yeah..." James said, "but what does that have to do with anything?"

"Everything," Lily said looking slightly scared. "Do you remember the guy I told you about in the black cloak?"

"Yeah," James answered.

"Well, in my dream his face is getting clearer and I can tell he's getting stronger, so when Dumbledore made that announcement today I just had to tell someone," Lily said. "And you're the only one that knows."

"Woo," James said, running his hand through his already messy hair. "Do you think your dream is a premonition or something?"

"It might be, but if it is, then well, I really hope it doesn't come true anytime soon," Lily said.

Lily was just about to continue when a really pretty blonde haired girl came over and put her arms around James.

"Hey babe," the blonde girl said, kissing James on the neck.

"Hey Ally," James said.

"Whose Ally?" Lily asked.

"I'm James' girlfriend," Ally said giving Lily an evil glare. "And you are?"

"I'm Lily."

"Are you two done?" Ally asked impatiently.

"Umm..." James started, glancing at Lily and then Ally, now really uncomfortable.

"Yeah. We're done," Lily said. "You can have him."

Lily got up and started walking towards the castle. How could he?! Lily thought, now really angry at the whole situation. I thought he loved me! Well, if he wants her then by all means let him have her. Wait....am I jealous? No. Absolutely not. Lily pushed all thoughts of James and Ally out of her mind and made her way to the common room.

Remus, Katie, and Emma

"So...what do you guys wanna do?" Emma asked, taking a seat on the common room couch.

"Actually," Katie started, "me and Remus were gonna go for a walk."

"Good idea, it's so pretty outside," Emma said.

"Umm...no offense but we kinda wanna be alone" Katie said.

"Oh. No problem. I really need to get started on my Potions essay anyways," Emma replied.

Katie gave Emma a 'I'm sorry' kinda look, and then the two left the common room.

Sirius

"What do you think I am? Stupid?!"

"But he has great power and rewards his supporters."

"I don't care if he gives me ten million galleons, I'm not joining him."

"Sirius you're making a big mistake."

"Actually Bellatrix, I think this is the best decision I've ever made." And with that Sirius left Bellatrix standing there, quite annoyed.

Lily

When Lily finally made her way to the common room she found it empty except for one person.

"Hey Emma," Lily said, taking a seat next to her on the couch. "How's life treatin ya?"

"It was going good until this morning. That whole Voldemort thing is really scary."

"Yeah I know," Lily said. "Where's Katie and Remus?"

"They went for a walk and they wanted to be alone," Emma answered. "Where did you leave James?"

"Ugh. I really don't wanna talk about him," Lily said with a disgusted look on her face.

"What did he do now?" Emma asked.

"Did you know that he has a girlfriend?" Lily exclaimed. "I was trying to have a decent conversation with the guy and wham! Here comes this blonde headed bimbo, throwing herself all over him."

"I think somebody's jealous," Emma said with a smirk on her face.

"I"M NOT JEALOUS!" Lily screamed.

"Sheesh," Emma said, her ears ringing. "I don't think the people in Japan heard you."

"Sorry," Lily replied. "I didn't mean to yell that loud. It's just that it's really hard seeing him with another girl."

"I'm here for ya," Emma said, giving her a reassuring smile.

Katie and Remus

"It's really pretty outside today, don't you agree?" Katie asked, trying to break the awkward silence.

"Yeah. Very pretty," Remus answered.

More silence.

"If all we came out here for was to say how pretty it was, how come Emma couldn't join us?" Katie asked.

"There's something I've been wanting to tell you for a long time now," Remus started.

"What is it?" Katie asked.

"I really like you and I don't wanna scare you away, but I feel that it's a part of me, and well, if you can't except it, then maybe we're just not meant to be."

"I really like you too Remus, but you're starting to creep me out talking like that," Katie said.

Remus took a deep breath and said, "I'm a werewolf."

Sirius

Sirius, now quite alone and irritated, decided to look for the rest of his friends in the common room. (A/N- Seems like everyone always ends up goin to the common room eh?) Once there he noticed Lily and Emma sitting on the sofa.

"Hey Sirius," Lily said as he joined the two girls on the couch.

"What's wrong?" Emma asked, noticing the annoyed expression on his face.

"It's nothing," Sirius answered. "Hey, where is everyone?" Sirius asked, trying to change the subject.

"Katie and Remus went for a walk," Emma said.

"And James is off this his sluty girlfriend," Lily added.

"And as for Peter, we haven't seen him for ages," Emma said.

"You guys wanna go to the kitchen for a snack? I could really use some pie," Sirius said.

"Awesome idea," Lily said.

A/N- Yay! Chappie 5 is complete! Hope you guys liked it! Do me a favor and review please!