I'M BACK! YAHOO!
Disclaimer: Nope, sorry, got the wrong person.
A/N: Okay, because I am getting so many reviews about my "inaccurate" facts, I will change the story! I went back and edited all my chapters! It's getting so annoying having to write the same thing every single time! Thank you to Confusedthoughts who wrote that awesome review for me about it!
A special thanks to the following people who reviewed :
- gave idea for costumes (I want to thank those people so much!)
- Greengrl (a prince and and princess seem too obvious, idk, and I really can't imagine sirius dressing up as ken!)
Sam
Love-James-Potter (omg, I kno! i already talked about it in my next chapter! Jeez! And, technically, this is my story so I can change stuff if I want to!)
LilyFlower121
Fred+GeorgeLover
- James'gurl7492 (hey, that's a pretty good idea, the only thing is that the costumes would be kinda difficult to describe, but I might use it anyways)
Dest (I know, but I need Lily to have at least one wizard/witch parent because of an idea I have)
badgurl13a (I know, I said that Professor Snape is Severus Snape's father)
XXRoseDawsonXX (lol, its not really a 6 week vacation – I'm going to China for 3 weeks cuz I have to improve my Chinese, and then I'm going to Bermuda on vacation for the next two weeks, and I figure I need another week to get back, recover from jet lag, and type a really long chapter)
Hpfanatic53072
Apotterlover
- Lnk (vampires or frankensteins? Hmm… Well, I want something a little more creative, but I might use that)
ARodAndyRoddickfan (I'm going to China for 3 weeks cuz I have to improve my Chinese, and then I'm going to Bermuda on vacation for the next two weeks, and I figure I need another week to get back, recover from jet lag, and type a really long chapter)
Lilypearl (Jeez, read my notes! I already said that Professor Snape is Severus Snape's father, I need Lily to be halfborn for a reason, and I want James to have green eyes!)
Cuteness5467 (Omg, your calling me ignorant? You are totally ignoring my notes! I clearly said that Professor Snape is Severus Snape's father and Lily is halfborn for a reason! Jesus! So I would greatly appreciate it if you wouldn't call me a smartass and say that I am crazy and dumb! You are completely wasting my time by making me write this out!)
Confusedthoughts (Well, I already thanked you for your review, but thank you again!)
Bratski
- Nothinrunlikeadeere (Well, those are all 'Muggle' movies, so I don't know if James would go for that lol. The Pirates of the Carribean idea is kinda appealing though, so I'll consider that)
GothChick13a
A/N: I'm trying tobepatient, but this is so frustrating! I'm still getting reviews about"Professor Snape",James' eyes, and how Lily is muggle-born! So, I'm not going to be using my ideas anymore. Iwent back and edited all of my chapters to fit your standards! I am sick of getting those reviews!
I hope I got this chapter out in time! I haven't really been counting the weeks, sorry. And, if it's a little late, it's mostly because of my foot. You see, on my vacation, I got, like, the whole top of my foot cut. Now, the skin is all disgusting and flaky, so I've been limping around everywhere. My parents are trying to keep me in bed until it heals, but I'll sneak to the computer a lot. But – in this chapter, it gets exciting!
Chapter 7
"Potter!" Lily snapped for the third time that day. James looked up, irritated. "You're not helping at all! I'm coming up with all the ideas here!" she cried. James rolled his eyes.
"I told you, we should have snowballs that fly around in the halls," James protested. Lily glared at him.
"No you didn't. You said we should have snowballs that fly around in the halls and hit Severus Snape," she retorted. James shrugged nonchalantly. "What have you got against him, anyway?"
"Snape… He's just an idiot. A git. He has that greasy hair and that weird nose. And the way he gets so angry when we hex him, it's really funny. It's a lot of fun to taunt him." James started laughing.
Lily glared at him. "So Severus Snape has some bad qualities on the outside. But that's no reason to hex him every time you see him!" she replied angrily. James stopped laughing.
"What the hell are you talking about? Yes, Snape has many bad qualities on the outside." He quickly whipped his hand through his hair. "But it's not like he's a perfect little angel on the inside! He called you a mudblood! You were trying to help him, and he completely degraded you in front of everyone!" he cried. Lily couldn't find any words to say. James grunted. "That's not the real reason why I hate him, you know. He… He cares too much about blood. You know, pureblood, halfblood… mudblood." He spat out the last word. Lily swallowed hard. "I don't see why it matters. We're all wizards and witches. We can all do magic. What's the point?"
Lily looked down. Jesus, that didn't sound like Potter. More like… someone normal. James continued. "In fact… I always thought he'll probably be one to join the Death Eaters. Kill innocent Muggleborns… Follow Voldemort…" His voice trailed off. Lily blinked several times. James bent over and put his head in his hands, ruffling his hair. Lily gave him a couple seconds before…
"Potter…?"
James looked up and gave her a small smile. "Sorry… It's just that… Well, you know my parents are Aurors. Good ones, to be honest. Well, they're always chasing after Voldemort… And it just… It scares me sometimes… To think what they're up against, what could happen to them…"
Lily didn't know what urged her to do this, but she took his hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. "It must be hard. Having your parents always leaving and… and never being around." James smiled bitterly.
"Yeah. Yeah, it is."
"Evans… Pst! Evans!" James hissed. Lily opened her eyes groggily. Uhh… What time is it? It feels like the crack of dawn. "Hey Evans! You up yet?" James whispered. Lily groaned.
"No."
"Good, c'mon, follow me," James urged, throwing her her robes. "It's cold in the castle." Lily quickly slipped into them and slowly trudged out of the room, where James was waiting. James nodded curtly and beckoned for her to follow him.
"Potter! It's past curfew! We can't wander around the corridors at this time! We're Head Boy and Girl, and we've already gotten in trouble for this once! We'll get stripped from our badges!" Lily hissed. James waved his hand carelessly.
"Relax, Evans. I've got this covered. Here, put this on," James said, handing her the Invisibility Cloak. Lily gazed at it, awed, but carefully slipped it over herself. James grabbed a lantern and ducked under it.
"C'mon, let's go," he whispered. They slowly opened the portrait and slipped out into the dark halls. Lily felt awkward and nervous. Crap, I'm breaking the rules! And it's all because of James Potter!
"Potter, where are we going?" Lily demanded. James motioned for her to be quiet. Mrs. Norris slowly slunk out of the shadows, her eyes burning in the spot that they were standing. Lily gulped. Oh God. I hope Mrs. Norris can't see us. Luckily, the cat blinked and slowly skulked away, only turning her head back once to glare at that spot once more.
"Oh, thank God," Lily exhaled. James grabbed Lily's hand and led her through the castle doors into the fresh air.
"Here we are," James said, grinning at Lily. Lily blinked. She looked around, as if trying to make a point. James tilted his head.
"Umm… You woke me up… to take me outside…?" Lily felt anger burning up inside of her. James seemed to notice that.
"Oh, umm… No, not really. Well, yes, but no… Here, just come on," James said quickly, leading her up a hill. Lily was surprised to see a blanket lying on the grass. Next to it was a small thermos. "Have a seat," James said, gesturing towards the blanket. Lily sat down tensely. James grabbed the thermos and poured two cups of coffee, handing one to Lily. She took a sip and immediately felt the warmth slide through her body. James stretched out next to her.
"Hold on… It should start soon," he assured her. Lily followed his gaze into the sky. It was slowly becoming brighter. The tips of the sun were peaking out from the tops of the trees. The sky was a brilliant purple.
"Did you really wake me up to let me see the sunrise?" Lily asked, trying to hide her smile. A sinking feeling thudded in James' stomach as he sat up. Oh no. She's gonna get mad at me. Again. He tried to look apologetic.
"Well I –"
"James Potter, that is so…" Lily paused. James bit his lower lip nervously. A slow grin slid onto her face. "So unlike you," she finished. James tried not to grin back. He slowly settled back onto the blanket.
Lily couldn't help but smile. Jeez. He really surprises me sometimes. Maybe I was too quick to judge him. She slowly let her head down on James' chest. Oh my God, what am I doing? An odd feeling came into her, kind of like her heart was pounding in her head and her toes became numb. Her stomach was queasy, almost in a nauseous way, but Lily knew that she wasn't sick. She closed her eyes and ignored the feeling, just enjoying being with him.
James slowly recorded down that morning's events in his notebook. Normally, he would have been doodling during History of Magic, but he didn't feel like it that morning. His whole body was practically shaking from excitement. He glanced two seats to his right, where Lily was sitting. He smirked at the sight of her eagerly taking down notes.
"And, so –" Professor Binns was cut off by the shrill ringing of the bell. He looked disappointed. "Very well, class dismissed." Sirius leapt up so fast, he knocked over James' bottle of ink. James scowled at his friend and knelt down to clean up the spill. By the time he was finished, everyone was already out of the classroom. He shoved his books into his bag and strolled outside casually.
"… Hogsmeade trip this weekend," a voice said. James jumped back. It was obviously Amos Diggory's voice. "So… I was wondering if, you know, you might want to go with me."
James ducked his head around the doorway and nearly choked. Holy shit! It's Lil- Evans, I mean! She won't say yes. She can't say yes! What about this morning? There is no way she'll agree to go. She can't! Please say no! James watched as Lily blushed.
"Oh, wow. This is really a surprise. I…" James held his breath, praying with all his might. "I'd love to go with you."
"Come on, it's freezing out here! Let's get some butterbeers," Amos said, grabbing Lily's hand and leading her inside the Three Broomsticks. It was crowded inside. Luckily, they managed to find a table near the back. Amos brushed the snowflakes out of his hair, and – for a split second – Lily had the image of James, running his fingers through his hair.
"Two butterbeers, please," Amos said to the bartender. He took the two glasses and placed them on the table. Lily took a slow sip and enjoyed its warmth. Mmm… Just like that coffee that Ja - Potter gave me that morning… Why am I thinking about that? I'm here with Amos Diggory. Why do I keep comparing things to when I'm with James?
Lily was interrupted from her thoughts when Amos took her hands. He smiled at her. "We should do this more often. It's really great to be together," he said, flashing his brilliant white teeth at her. Lily smiled back, entranced. She felt her heart melt.
Suddenly, a loud thud made her jump. She was shocked to see James sitting alone at a table in the corner. He had just slammed his cup down. A flash of guilt ran through her. Oh God, is this bad that I'm on a date with Amos, after all the things that he did for me? He was so sweet to me. But… Amos is so…amazing. Isn't Potter just an arrogant prat?
"Jeez… James sure looks unhappy," Amos commented. "Maybe he's worried that I might get the Snitch before him at the Quidditch game," he joked. But Lily wasn't paying attention. She was still fixed on James. It was impossible for her to ignore the hurt in James' eyes.
He's everything you want
He's everything you need
She could see his eyes flashing – anger – regret… Jealousy? Why do I care about this? It's James Potter! There was never anything between us! Immediately, the pictures of that morning, during the sunrise, flooded her head. No. We were just… friends, I guess. Not even. We just hung out sometimes. But even she knew it wasn't true. She shut her eyes, her heart pounding.
He's everything inside of you
That you wish you could be
She remembered that day when he took her flying. The way his hair whipped across his face. The way he seemed so calm and ready. The way he easily glided through the air, unable to control his smile. The way that one glance from him would make her melt, when it took Amos Diggory's whole smile to do that.
He says all the right things
At exactly the right time
Yet she recalled all the nasty things she said about him. Maybe I did misjudge him. After all, he had been so nice to me. She watched as James silently took a sip of his butterbeer, refusing to look up. His delicate black hair fell in his eyes. His eyes. The sparkling hazel eyes that had once stared into hers. They were now dull and emotionless.
But he means nothing to you
And you don't know why
Lily felt a sickening sensation in her stomach. Amos squeezed her hands lightly, trying to get her to turn back to him, but she couldn't. She couldn't forget the look in his face – as if he had been betrayed.
You're waiting for someone
To put you together
You're waiting for someone to push you away
"Hey… Lily. Are you okay?" Amos asked softly. Lily took a deep breath and turned away from James. But she could still see that cold, hard look in his eyes. The way his jaw was set grimly.
There's always another wound to discover
There's always something more you wish he'd say
"I don't know," she answered shakily. "No… Yes…" Amos looked at her oddly. "Yes," she repeated. Amos looked unsure.
"You looked kinda… I don't know, weird. You were kinda staring at James Potter," Amos said uneasily. Lily inhaled deeply.
"No… No, I wasn't." She tried not to think about him – but she could still see him in her mind. See him and her, sitting at the top of the hill, watching the sunrise. See him and her, flying together. See him and her, laughing and joking during those rare moments when she didn't hate him.
He's everything you want
He's everything you need
He's everything inside of you
That you wish you could be
Lily remembered how she had reacted when she found out she had to tutor James. She remembered how James had coaxed her into telling him about her family. She remembered how he had joked that he would murder her sister and Vernon if they did anything to her.
He says all the right things
At exactly the right time
But he means nothing to you
And you don't know why
Amos slowly let go of her hands, clearly disappointed at her lack of interest in him. But Lily didn't really care now. She closed her eyes, remembering their first kiss. It had been right when she had fallen off the broom.
But you'll just sit tight
And watch it unwind
It's only what you're asking for
And you'll be just fine
With all of your time
It's only what you're waiting for
She recalled the time when James had asked her why she hated him. She had just blurted out an answer, not really caring if it was true or not. But he had been hurt. She could tell. He had been disappointed, offended.
Out of the island
Into the highway
Past the places where you might have turned
You never did notice
But you still hide away
The anger of angels who won't return
Amos sighed. "Lily… maybe we should go." Lily swallowed hard. I can't belive I am actually taking a moment to decide between Amos Diggory and James Potter. I would have never done that before. But… maybe Potter can change. Maybe.
James sighed and ran his hands through his silky, jet-black hair. I was so close. I thought I was there. I was so close to winning. But Amos Diggory had to come into the picture. Yet he knew that Amos Diggory had nothing to do with it. No. It was all him. I failed. I should have known that I couldn't do it. No, not Lily Evans. Obviously she would prefer "pretty-boy Diggory" rather than me. The good boy, the one that follows all the rules. The one that doesn't sneak around past curfew. He felt sick at that thought. It just triggered the memories of the times they had snuck around the castle together. He closed his eyes. Tried to empty his thoughts.
I am everything you want
I am everything you need
I am everything inside of you
That you wish you could be
He tried flattening his hair down, remembering how much Lily hated it when he raked his fingers through. Amos Diggory never does that. The bastard. He's so perfect. Too perfect. I was right there. At the top. I had her. But Diggory had to reach her first. Why am I so depressed? I only lost a bet. So what? He sighed again.
I say all the right things
At exactly the right time
But I mean nothing to you
And I don't know why
James fiddled with his Snitch, but he just wasn't in the mood. I thought I could win. I thought that I could get Lily Evans to fall for me. But I couldn't. I was wrong. I lost. I lost fifteen galleons and two weeks of freedom… He laid several sickles on the table to pay for the butterbeer and got up. So why am I so depressed? It's nothing, right? He made his way through the crowds of people and out the door, slamming it behind him. Why do I feel like I just lost a part of my life? He pushed his way through the swirls of flakes around him.
Why?
I don't know.
A/N: How's that? Things are speeding up now! Please review! I hope this chapter was long enough. It's seven pages on Microsoft Word. I know it's definitely not as long as I was hoping it to be, but it seemed like a good ending. I think I might have gotten this chapter out a little earlier though, but that's because some of my vacation was cut short.
Btw, I need more costume ideas! I got some good ones that I'm still considering, but ideas are still welcome!
And - that song, which is called "Everything You Want", does not belong to me! It all belongs to the wonderful Vertical Herizon!