A/N: Thanks to all who reviewed! I know the code was fairly easy, but good job on figuring out the letter! Ok, to those wondering, there's something very important I need to clarify. I know most of you who have seen the HP movies, right? Well, it says James is a seeker in them. Yes, I know I wrote James was a chaser, and I'm not going to change it. Why? J.K. Rowling has clearly stated in an interview that James was a chaser. So, all cleared up? Great, now on to the story!
Lily woke up the next morning with a feeling of contentment. Yet, she had no idea why. Her parents… She shook her head. No, she thought, don't think about it. With that, she hurried down to breakfast. While she was eating, she recalled last night's events. She sighed. If only James could always be like that. Lily finished eating and was about to get up when she noticed James coming towards her. She tore out of the Great Hall, not wanting to talk about last night. Unfortunately, he was much taller than her, and therefore, ran faster than her.
"Lily!"
"What, James?"
"I want to talk to you."
"Sorry, can't talk, I'm going to be late for class."
"But it's Sunday."
"Oh. Well, I need to finish my potions essay."
"Lily, you are such a horrible liar."
"And, why's that?"
"Number one, I know for a fact that you always finish your homework assignments the day you get them, and number two…"
Lily looked up.
"There's no potions essay due."
Lily blushed. No use beating around the bush.
"Look, I don't want to talk about last night."
"I kind of already guessed that. I just wanted to know if you decided whether or not you wanted to join the quidditch team. The team needs to start practicing, so…"
Lily smiled. "Ok, I'll join."
Now it was James turn to grin. "Great, you can get the practice schedules from your friends."
Lily left, leaving James standing there, staring at the spot where she was standing a while ago.
She agreed! How often does she agree with me?
"Not very often."
James jumped.
"You know, you said that last part out loud."
He turned around to see Sirius standing there with a goofy grin on his face.
"Hello Sirius. What have you been up to?"
"Oh nothing much, playing quidditch, relaxing, playing pranks on the Slytherins…"
"Speaking of quidditch, we're not going to have tryouts this year."
"Why not?"
"The last position was filled just five minutes ago."
"Really, by who?"
"Lily Evans."
Sirius' jaw dropped.
"But, just last year she wouldn't go within ten feet of you. And now you're telling me that she'll be working with you?"
"We already are Padfoot, Head Boy and Girl remember?"
"Oh yeah! I remember when you got the letter. You were so excited, you knocked over a very valuable vase. Then, your mum hit you on the head with a broomstick."
"Yeah, and it still hurts," said James while rubbing his head.
"Well, enough about that, how about we go see if the Slytherins have walked into my little trap?"
"Ok, let's go."
They walked off, laughing at the thought of the Slytherins in tutus and pink hair.
Meanwhile…
"Krystal, Angel, you'll never guess what happened!"
"What?" they chorused.
"Well, I was walking out of the Great Hall-"
"Yes, we know that part, we saw you."
"Anyway, James followed me-"
"We know that part too, we're not blind you know."
"Will you stop interrupting me?"
"Fine."
"Well, he offered me the part of chaser and I said yes."
"Congratulations Lily, but we kind of knew that would happen. We were there when he first offered you the part."
"Yeah. Oh well, who wants to go to the enchanted room?"
"Where's that?" asked Angel.
"More like what's that?" added Krystal.
"It's in the head's common room," answered Lily, "It transforms into whatever you need when you enter the room. I do my homework there, that's why I don't go into the library that much anymore."
"That's why we never see you!"
"So, anyway, want to go?"
"Sure!"
And they raced up the stairs and entered the room ("Chocolate Frog!")
"So, what do you want to do?"
"Hey, how about a slumber party?"
"But we have classes tomorrow."
"Well, don't stay up too late then."
Lily looked at the two of them, sitting on the floor with puppy pouts upon their faces.
"Fine…"
"YAY!"
The three of them closed their eyes and wished for something to do with a slumber party.
It seems that all three of them have a good imagination, for things immediately began appearing everywhere.
Three beds decorated with giant fluffy pillows and embroidered blankets appeared, and there were magazines of all sorts covering the floor. There was even a magical fire burning on the floor, but neither Krystal nor Angel knew why. They looked at each other and then at Lily, who was standing up with a mischievous grin on her face.
"Um, Lily? Why's there a magical fire burning on the floor, and what's that white stuff your holding?"
"Well, the white stuff you're talking about is marshmallows, an old muggle treat. And I also have some muggle chocolate and graham crackers, also muggle. We're going to use these ingredients, and the fire, to make s-mores!"
"Uhh, great Lily, but what are s-mores?"
"Here try one," she held up a s-more she just made and Angel took it carefully. She popped it into her mouth and chewed slowly.
"This is delicious!"
"Krystal, you have to try this!"
Lily gave Krystal one too, and pretty soon, they were all sitting on the floor eating.
Then they changed into their night gowns and sat on the floor chatting.
"Hey, what's this? A slumber party we weren't invited to?"
The three of them turned around and saw the Marauders standing in the doorway.
"Oops, I forgot to lock the door!"
"Too late, we're here, and we want to join."
"Fine, come in."
They came in and sat down before Lily noticed something.
"Hey, where's Peter?"
"Oh, he moved away, but we still keep in touch."
"Ok."
They sat in silence for a few moments before Sirius spoke up.
"I'm bored. Anyone want to play a game?"
"You know, that's probably your best idea in a long time," said Krystal
"Well, what should we play?"
"How about truth or dare?" (A/N: yes, I know a lot of stories have it, but this one is necessary for the story. Plus there's a pretty funny scene in this.)
"Ok, who wants to go first?"
"I'll go first," replied James.
"Umm… Lily, truth or dare?"
"Truth."
"Ok, what's your favorite thing in the whole world."
"I have a lot of favorite things."
"Well, name a few."
"Ok, let's see… My friends, my family, and my owl to name a few."
"Fascinating, Lily, do you realize that everyone likes those?" asked Sirius.
"Yes, I do. Ok, Remus, truth or dare?"
"Hmmm… Dare."
"I dare you to give a girl in this room as much compliments as you can think of."
"Ok, Angel, you're pretty, smart, nice, kind…"
"Remus, will you stop! We've been listening to you go on for ten minutes!"
Remus blushed. "Ok, Krystal, truth or dare?"
"Truth."
"What's something not a lot of people know about?"
"Well, I'm a black belt in TaeKwonDo."
"Really? I bet you could break a quarter inch thick board!" challenged Sirius.
"Ha! That's easy. Try me."
"Ok, you're on."
Everyone moved to the edge of the room leaving Sirius and Krystal in the middle. Sirius conjured up a board exactly a quarter of an inch thick. He held it up, his face clearly showing that he was confident that she couldn't break it.
"What kind of kick?"
"Huh?"
"I said, 'What kind of kick', as in what kind of kick do you want me to do?"
"Do what ever you want."
Krystal lifted up her leg, and did a light side kick.
SMASH! The board broke neatly into two pieces.
"Really, that was a really weak kick, and I still broke the board. Is that the best you can do?"
"I can do better."
"Bring it on."
This time, Sirius conjured up a board that was one inch thick.
He held it again, a little less confident, but still determined.
SMASH! Again the board broke into two pieces. Sirius looked up, Krystal was smirking at him, victory clear in her eyes.
"Think you can handle more?" asked Sirius, still not wanting to give up.
"Sure, just give me a challenge will you?"
"Fine. Enjoy the painful foot you're going to get."
He conjured up five boards, each measuring an inch thick.
"Heh, no problem."
Krystal slid back a bit, a calculating look on her face, as if she was determining where she should start kicking.
"What, scared of the boards?"
"Not one bit."
She jumped, and did a flying sidekick straight into the boards, smashing them all to pieces.
"How's that for not being scared?"
Sirius was in a state of shock, as was Remus and James. Angel and Lily, however, burst into cheers, glad at least one of their friends could show the Marauders up.
"You know, I don't feel like playing anymore, I'm going to bed," said all the Marauders at the same time, and they raced out of the room. It seemed that none of them wanted to upset Krystal. Lily, Krystal, and Angel laughed at their antics, and went to bed too. All in all, it was a great day for all three of them.
A/N: Hee, hee, like that chapter? I based Krystal on me, in case you wanted to know, I know TaeKwonDo, but I'm not a black belt yet. So anyway, I hoped this made up for the long wait, and I hoped you enjoy it. But before you leave, I have two things for you. A riddle and a poll. Submit your answers in your reviews, if you get the riddle right, you'll get a name mention in my next chapter.
Riddle
There are two cities located on the opposite banks of a river. One side is free, and one side has slavery. There is a bridge between the two cities, but a guard is guarding it at all times of the day and night. You are on the side with slavery and you want to escape to the other side. The only way to do this is if you cross the bridge. You know that the guard comes out every 3 minutes to check if someone is crossing the bridge. It takes 5 minutes to cross the bridge if you are running. You also know that if someone from the slave side tries to cross over to the other side, they will get shot, but if someone from the free side tries to cross over to the slave side, they just get turned around. How can you make it over the bridge alive? (By the way, you can't swim ;)
Poll
Should I update faster with shorter chapters, or update slower, but with longer chapters?
A. Update faster; shorter chapters
B. Update slower; longer chapters.