"This sucks." Sirius muttered.

James and Sirius sat in the sun, feet hanging into the lake.
James nodded.

"James, are you even listening to me?"

He nodded again, like a reflex. So Sirius continued.

I wonder where Lily is. I can't stop thinking about her he thought
Ignoring his friend.
She looked so far away today, Although she's always been that way
toward me. Even the first day I met her. God she was ugly! I remember I used to call her freckle face. She turned out average. I'd be able to get her off my mind if it weren't for those eyes. I'd like to tell her how ugly I think she is.
Except I don't think she's ugly. Its unexplainable she contradicts every feature a beautiful person would have! Aside from that she doesn't care about popularity, or grades or anything.
We're so unalike, it's so unusual. I'll never know her well enough to understand her. She never has given me the slightest chance to get to know her at all. Never…..

-Flashback-

He saw an odd face, he looked at it strangely. She was petite, no taller then
five feet. She wore a white sundress. She was one of those people you had to stare at.
He had to talk to her.

"Hi, I'm James Potter."

She sighed and outstretched her hand, like a reflex. "Lily Evans" she said stiffly.

"I suppose I'll see you around school" she said coldly. Turning on her heel.

"Cousin!" She yelled squealed running up to him.

"At least I know she's not completely emotionless" He sighed.

-End Flashback-

"James." Sirius said hitting across the back of his head

"What?" James said snapping back into reality.

"What is up with you?" Sirius said slowly.

"Nothing" James said sitting up strait.

"Yeah, I was pointing out those girls over there." Sirius said.

"They're seventh years, Black."

"Exactly." He said not looking at James. "What is wrong with you, today? You're
killing me. You know that?" Sirius said turning to face him.

"Alright, fine. We'll go" James sighed
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"It's not working, their not coming over here!" Madison scowled.

"It looks like Sirius has noticed us" Jessa said smirking.

"Maybe" the dark haired girl said, with her arms crossed.

"I think James might be asleep." Jessa said pouting.

"Maybe if I acted like his stupid Lily Evans, he'd notice me." She said sitting down as well.

"It's a shame freckles, turned out so normal looking." Jessa sighed.

"Don't be mean Jessa" Madison said taking her cloak off exposing a silk tank top.

Jessa snorted. "What's this for?" She said taking off her glasses.

"Phase Two" she laughed.

Jessa shook her head.

"You may shake your head now. Just until I become James' Madison that is"

"Whatever you say" Jessa said hands raised.
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"I can't believe there aren't any other muggle borns or half bloods in here. They seem shocked!" she whispered to Remus, as the prefects lit more lanterns.

"I think I might've read about something weird like this, in muggle studies. Who knew It'd be you useful" Remus said rubbing his chin.

"You'd think Mcgonagall would know how do that?" Lily said rolling her eyes.

"Unless she wanted us to figure it out ourselves." Remus said sitting down.

"That would have to be it." Lily said sitting down beside him.

"So how long have we got in here" Lily smiled.

"Eleven hours" Remus said through gritted teeth.

Lily started coughing loudly, she couldn't stop.

"Are you okay" Remus not sure whether to laugh or be worried.

"I think I just choked on my own saliva" Lily said red faced.

"You're pretty… Unique, Evans" Remus said trying to contain his laughter.

"Shut up" Lily said glaring at him. She walked over to the window. Eleven Hours, this should be fun. There's Potter, I was just too good at making them believe I hated him. In the end I really do. I think. She said as she watched him chasing two girls around the lake.

Lily opened her eyes staring groggily into the eyes in front of hers'.
"Wake up, Evans. You may go." Professor Mcgonagall said in her natural stern voice. Finally Lily sighed standing up.

"Lily!" her cousin said running over to her.

"Hi, Keri" Lily yawned.

"I love you too, Lily"

"I'm sorry" Lily said sincerely.

"It's fine I-" At that moment a tall blonde, made a short movement with
her hand.

"What?" Keri said agitatedly.

"Get out of my way, McIntire" the girl said simply.

"Say please" Keri said with a forced smile.

The girl said nothing, but pushed her forcibly, and walked briskly down the hall.

"I can't stand her" Keri said after the blonde had turned the corner.

"I thought she was quite nice when I met her, she's head girl. Mckell or something right?" Lily said

"Yes, Mckell Lansing. I'll bet her father has something to do with her making head girl. She thinks she's so special because her father works beside the minister of magic."

"Anyways, I have a letter from your parents." Keri said handing her a white envelope.

"Oh okay." Lily smiled "I'm tired I'm going to get some sleep" Lily said as she turned to leave.

"Bye" Keri shouted behind her.

Lily wound her way towards the Gryffindor tower.

"Lily, right?" Three girls appeared out of no where. Including the blonde she just seen

"Yes" Lily said stifling a yawn.

"Keri's cousin?" the girl closest to her said.

"So you're going out with, Potter" a girl with dark hair said beaming.

"Yes." Lily said yawning.

"You are" The girl said her face falling into a glare.

"What, Potter! Oh god no" Lily said waking up a bit.

"I'm surprised, you're so pretty" the girls face returned to a bright smile.

"Yeah" the other girls said rounding in on her.

What is this! Lily thought horrified I feel like I'm on the
twilight zone

"Wasn't it you in the hallway, with my cousin?" Lily asked awkwardly

"Lily, I've never gotten along with Keri. It has nothing to do with you dear." The blonde
said sincerely.

"Right, I got to go" Lily said waving.

The three girls waved back.

Okay! That was by far the creepiest experience I've ever been through Lily said giggling silently on the way up the stairs.
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Madison waited until Lily was out of earshot. "If she's not going out with Potter, then what's wrong with me"

"Give it time." Mckell said wisely.

"I have given him plenty of time!" Madison hissed.

"It's been two weeks" Jessa said confused.

"Did I ask for your thoughts?" Madison said heatedly.

"No" Jessa said quietly.

"Then keep them to yourself."

"Honestly, Madison there's nothing wrong with you, besides that you have a short temper, and a bad case of coffee breath."

"Do I really?" she said worried all a sudden.
Jessa and Mckell exchanged knowing glances. They both rolled their eyes as they rushed after Madison who was rushing towards the Gryffindor common room.

Lily woke up abruptly at six in the morning, to find her friends in a heated fight.

"Look at it poor, and innocent!" Emily said pointing at a dead bird on the ground.

"Is it my fault the thing woke me up? I just shot some water at it. Who knew it'd die?"

"You are impossible!" Emily said frowning

"Me?" Crystal said her mouth widening

"No the bird" Emily said superiorly.

Lily rolled her eyes. I better get out of here before….

"Lily!"

"I'm leaving." She said before grabbing her bag, cloak, and a towel. She then shut the door behind her.

That was close. She thought as she rushed towards the prefects bathroom. Hoping no one was awake to see her in her spotted pajamas.

"Lily" someone called. Great, I've been seen

"Oh it's just you" Lily let a sigh a relief.

"Happy to see me?" James said grinning.

"Of course not, now what is it?" Lily said dryly.

"I need your help" he said plainly.

"Look, now's not a good time. As you see I'm not dressed-"

"Not now, Evans"

"What do you need help with?" Lily said suspiciously.

"ool" he muttered.

"I'm sorry I didn't quite catch that" Lily said smirking.

"Alright, School"

"I don't believe you."

"Lily, you have to help me Transfiguration is your best class!"

Lily said nothing. "Evans, McGonagall says my overall mark is a troll"

"Alright I'm in a good mood, I have the perfect tutor for you!" Lily said smiling.

"You do?" James said looking horrified.

"Oh yes, she'll work wonders on your mark!" Lily said beaming now, trying to contain her laughter.

"I'll set it up for five-thirty okay?"

James nodded.
That didn't turn out well James said as he watched her enter the prefects washroom.

Why does she have to be so smart! He thought. I guess I'll have to figure something out. I can't believe I told Sirius I was over her. Now I can't even talk about her.

"Hi, James"

James made a half-grin "Hey, Madison. You're up early"

"I usually am"

"Huh" James said trying to think of when he'd ever seen her on time for a morning class.

"So anyways James I saw you here, and I thought since I want to try out for the quidditch team…. You could give me flying lessons."

"I never knew you liked quidditch." He said his face brightening.

"Of course, I always have. I guess I've just been too shy to try out." She said sighing.

"Okay, meet me at the quidditch pitch at seven?"

"Excellent, I'll be there" Madison said grinning.

Lost one gained another James said grinning as he walked away.
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Give him time she snorted. Wait until Mckell hears about this! she said rushing off to spread the news to her friends.

"Potter" Lily snorted, now letting out her laughter. She filled the super-sized tub
and added bubbles. She slipped into her bathing suit and into the tub. Lily pulled her mail
out of her bag as she settled into a comfortable position.

Dear Lily

We all miss you very much. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that your cousin, Owen
will be around at school. As the ministry will be giving the grounds a full inspection. Although I had to here about this from him! You couldn't take five minutes out of
you're prefect duties, to write to your own mother. Dear I was planning on sending your
birthday present. I've changed my mind now, you'll get it next week! We are all so worried. Your school has some sort of spell over it. Or at least that was what your cousin
was prattling on about.

Love Mom, and your Father says hello.

She laughed and reached for another letter.

I am having a small get together on Tuesday, with a few other great students like yourself. I hope you'll be there! I also wanted to mention your mark. You have troll, we've done a assessment for the M.O.M. meddling as usual, it's important you come to see me so it can be fixed though my dear, I hope to see my favorite student… You! On Tuesday . Come visit me in my office and we'll see what can be done.

Professor Slughorn

"Troll" Lily said horrified We've had no classes, she paused. Then what was Potter on about? Lily thought jumping out of the tub, drying herself as quickly as she could. She made it to Slughorn's office in under a minute.

"Professor, I have a troll?"

"Lily! Great to see you! You've just received my letter I see. I realized you
were off doing your prefect duties. I've excused you for the day. I'm sorry dear it completely slipped my mind.

"I thought the classes were canceled?" Lily said starting to breathe normally.

"Well we finished examining the students early and thought. Why not? We still have our
textbooks!"

"I see, well I should get going" she said waving.

"Lily, you'll be at my party tonight"

"Yes" Lily said sighing.

"Excellent!" he said as he as she left.

hmm I just need to find someone to tutor, Potter. He'll need it.

"Perfect" Lily said as she walked towards the girl.
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"You did what?" Sirius asked.

"You heard me" James said irritably.

"Not one of your best ideas, James. I have to admit I'm disappointed"
Sirius stated. James glared.

"Yeah well now I have to endure tutoring, with whoever Lily chooses."

" Nice Potter, Real nice, What's happening to you?" Sirius said.

"What do you mean?" James said awkwardly

"Don't answer that. I know it's Evans, isn't it?"

"No!" James said turning red.

"Obviously it is." Sirius muttered rolling his eyes.

"Buck up, James! It's not going to happen, besides your no fun anymore."
Sirius said pouting ever so slightly.

"Well I- I don't know…." James said mumbling.

Sirius shook his head. "You have some hot seventh year chick after you, and you standing here moaning on about, Evans?" Sirius stated inquisitorially.

"Okay I got you're point, and I guess you're right"

"Of course I'm right!" Sirius said.

James nodded once more.

"Now I just have to deal with this tutor" Sirius snorted "Good luck" he said running off.

"Hey! Where are you going?" James called

"I'm hungry" Sirius called back.

"I can't believe I'm going to this!" Lily scowled throwing on a pair of jeans.
"Why not?" Crystal asked brightly.

"What am I going to do there?" Lily asked fixing her lip chap.

"Eat?" Crystal suggested.

Lily glared at her. "Crystal why are you dressed in muggle clothing"

"… No reason" she said averting her eyes from Lily.

"You want to come, don't you?" Lily said flatly.

"Yes!" her friend shouted jumping on her.

Lily rolled her eyes as she pushed her friend away and threw on a shirt " Not that I really care but does this look okay?" Lily said awkwardly.(
http/www.gcedata. shirt is fine but must you wear jeans?" Crystal said as the floor tilted violently and the two girls fell to the ground.

"Oh they have to stop doing that!" Lily said referring to the ministry. "They had better be finished with all this soon!"

"What do you mean not wear jeans!" Lily said as a dresser toppled over near her head.

"Couldn't you wear a skirt or something?"

"Hah!" Lily breathed "Me in a skirt?"

"You could try it" Crystal pouted.

"Never!" Lily said jokingly, as she slid away from a fallen owls' cage.
"Thank god that's over" Lily said standing up.

"Come on" Lily said as she headed out the door.

They walked until they found a room in an upper tower of the castle. The two girls panting, as they reached the door.

"Lily! Welcome, come on in!" he said beaming, completely ignoring Crystal.

Lily headed strait for the buffet, and poured a glass of pumpkin juice. She relaxed as it soothed her dry throat.

"Lily come on."

"I'm going to do you a favor." Crystal said pulling her away from the buffet.

"Jason, hi!" Crystal said, Lily felt her throat dry up I'm going to kill her! Lily thought.

"Hey!" Hey he said smiling toothily. She knows him? What's this. Things get weirder every day. They talked for what seemed like ages until finally Crystal said.

"Yeah, so this is my friend, Lily" Crystal said taking a step back.

"Hi" he said holding out his hand. "I'm Jason" I know! Maybe I won't murder her just yet.

"I'll be right back!" Crystal said heading off. I'm going to tear her from limb to limb!

"You're prefect right? We've met haven't we?" he questioned.

"Right" Lily said shyly.

James sat head in his hand bored to tears.

I can't believe this! I could be going to Slughorns' part tonight. This girl has the largest glasses I've ever seen! Hopefully I'll still catch a few hours of it. He thought.

"James!" she said irritated "The word is hydrases"

"Right" James said

"What does it do?" She asked looking suspicious.

"… Hides people?" James asked.

"Pay attention, Potter! It turns any solid object or liquid solution into pure water."

"Right" James said.
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"Look at the poor dear." Madison sighed

Jessa giggled loudly. "Cor, would you look at the size of those glasses?"

"Quiet!" Madison hissed "Do you want him to hear us?"

"Alright, sorry" Jessa said making sure she was fully concealed behind the bookshelf.

"My plans for tonight have been completely ruined."

"Oh?" Jessa said sensing something.

"Well, I wanted to go slughorns' party, I've never been to one you know."

"You've mentioned" Jessa said flatly.

"Oh everything is ruined, and it's all Evans fault."

"Evans? What's she done now?"

"I overheard them talking about these tutoring plans, I'm sure it was all her idea" she said airily.

"Yes, of course…" Jessa said rolling her eyes.

"You still have that quidditch thing" Jessa said kindly.

"I suppose you're right."
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"Crystal, I love you!"

"I have that affect on people." Crystal said raising her hand to her chest.

"I have to go!" she said practically floating out of the room, after collecting another cup of pumpkin juice.

"Now what were you saying?" Lily said appearing beside him.

"Oh I was just saying how I'd wanted to talk to you before now."

"Then why didn't you?" She said, glad that she was making sense.

"I assumed you were dating, Remus" he said plainly.

Lily choked on her pumpkin juice "Remus" she squeaked.

"No not at all, he's a good friend of mine though."

"Then there's, Potter." He said with a bit of chuckle

"Potter?" Lily said icily.

"He made sure everyone knew you're off limits. I then assumed you had
started dating him."

Lily snorted "I would never date, Potter" she said shaking her head.

"Come on" he said grabbing her wrist.

Spontaneity! Lily smiled to herself.

"Where are we going?" she asked laughing.

"I have to pick up something from over there, do you mind?"

"Not at all" Lily said letting herself be dragged.

Her mouth dropped in a quite unattractive form, as they reached the room.
"I had no idea this was here!" Lily said looking at the row after rows of shelves.
"Neither did I, before this year." he said.

Lily ran her fingers over the many shelves. She found one of the few lanterns in the room to help her. She saw some light through the door, and she walked in through to the trophy room. Owen McIntire read a Quidditch trophy. She smiled at her cousins name.
"Lily?" Jason called. She walked out looking at the other gleaming trophies.

"So you think you're going to win that special achievement award again?" Lily asked as they walked.

"I don't know…" he muttered as he closed the door to the supply room.

"Modest?" Lily said playfully.

"Well…." He trailed off.

"You are modest" Lily said pushing him lightly.

She giggled. He leaned forward and kissed her, she gasped.

"I'm sorry" he said quickly.

"No… It's okay" Lily said kissing him this time. She felt everything rush through her and out of her lips.

Wow! They don't lie I felt the swoosh! I wonder if that's what it's called? Should I be doing this….? I think way too much! I have to stop………. Okay this isn't going to work I have to think. I wonder what I should do with my arms? Oh he's moved them for me how nice!

"Look at this!" Jessa hissed motioning towards Lily "You can't say she's into James now"

"Excellent! I used to like him though" She pouted. "James is better though. I'm not worried about, Evans Jessa. After tonight James will forget all about her." She laughed turning away.