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Chapter 13 ~ A New Beginning
Lily and James took their time in the greenhouse, they were enjoying their time together and were loathing the moment to leave.
"How do you think the rest will take this piece of news?" Asked James giving Lily a quick peck on her lips as they finished picking the fruit they wanted.
"Considering that they have been matchmaking the whole year, I'm guessing they are going to be thrilled." She smiled.
James laughed and swiftly took her in his arms. "I think you are right, why were we so against it?" He looked down at her with a mischievous glow in his eyes.
"I don't know." She blushed. This was all new to her, she loved the feel of his arms around her and it was so hard to believe that a new phase to their relationship was beginning.
"Sickle for your thoughts." He asked as he noticed her far away look.
"I'm sorry." Lily blushed at the thought of being caught with her mind on the clouds. "I was just thinking how things might change. Do you think we're doing the right thing?"
"Do you regret what happened?" He asked. He was dreading her answer, what would he do if she said she did? He liked the feeling of her near him and didn't want to ever let her go.
"Oh no! I could never regret it." She stood on her toes and reached up to him to kiss him.
The moment their lips met, James pressed her against him and deepened the kiss. Lily put her arms around his neck and readied to enjoy the kiss. Couple of minutes later, James lifted his face and looked down at her.
"I don't think we could ever go back." He said.
"I'm so afraid James, what if it doesn't work out? Will it ruin our friendship?"
"It's a risk I'm willing to take, I don't think I can continuing thinking of you as just a friend, not after tonight." He said. He looked into her eyes, he thought they were very expressive and he could see her thoughts clearly through them.
"You are right, I don't think I could either." She smiled sweetly at him and he smiled back as he leaned his head against hers.
"Everything will be fine, you'll see." He said and gave her a quick kiss before letting her go. "We have to return. It's starting to get late."
"Let's go. The rest must be curious to know what happened to keep us here for so long." She smiled.
"I bet." James laughed.
They picked up their baskets, and made their way to the entrance.
"Are you sure you have all you need?" James asked as he reached to open the door.
"I'm sure, I don't think I need anything else." Lily replied.
James opened the door and then reached for Lily's hand. With entwined hands they left the building, but as James turned to close the door, he noticed something.
"What is that?" He asked.
"What?" Lily turned to look at what had grabbed his attention.
Remus, Sirius, Katie and Emma were sitting near the fireplace, Peter had gone up to bed earlier but the rest decided to wait up for Lily and James.
"Ahh! I'm so glad they finally came to their senses." Sighed Katie as she leaned back and snuggled against Sirius. Sirius quickly put her arms around her and settled back on the couch.
"We would've thought of something if they hadn't." He said.
"I suppose, but it's easier this way, now we don't have to look at them being so stubborn." Said Emma. She was sitting in a couch nearby and Remus was lying with his head on her lap. She stroke his hair back as they group talked.
"I think it's because they are afraid of what might happen. And you know that Mrs. Potter's machinations have not helped either. They have only made James more stubborn to stay single." Said Remus. He liked the feeling of Emma's hands through his hair; he found it very relaxing.
"She is a very stubborn lady isn't she?" Giggled Katie.
"James got it from her." Sirius laughed.
The portrait opened at that moment, the group turned to look toward it and waited to see who it was. James entered first and Lily quickly followed. The group quickly noticed they were holding hands and that their baskets were overflowing with fruit and flowers.
"Hello there, did you have any fun?" Asked Sirius with a sly smile.
"Oh yes, we found lots of fruit and flowers." Happily exclaimed Lily.
"We can see that, did you find anything else besides plants in there?" Urged Katie. Why didn't they say about their relationship the minute they entered?
"No, place was crawling with plants." Responded James as he put his basket on one of the tables. He had released Lily's hand the moment they were inside and the portrait had closed.
"Did nothing exciting happened?" Emma asked with a frown. Did they decide that they wouldn't become a couple? She knew they were too stubborn for their own good.
"Nothing, we did find this exquisite fountain in there, the water was so clear and sparkling." Exclaimed Lily.
The others looked to each other with a questioning look. What had happened after they had left? They were doing so well in there.
"What have you lot being doing?" Asked James. He was having a hard time keeping from laughing; he had an idea of what the others were thinking. He was glad he had that talk with Lily as they returned to the castle.
"Nothing much, nothing exciting." Said Remus with a sad little smile. The others were also wearing crestfallen expressions, it looked as if their most sought after wish had not turned into reality.
"Why are you looking so down, did we missed anything?" Innocently asked Lily.
"No, nothing happened, quite an ordinary evening." Sighed Katie.
James just couldn't resist it, he exploded into laughter, Lily giggled as she looked at James his laughter was infectious.
"What is so bloody funny?" Asked Sirius in exasperation.
"I'm sorry, I just couldn't keep my face straight. You lot need better things to do than go spying on people." James said.
"What do you mean?" The group asked in unison. Their confused expressions showed how surprised they were by the turn of events.
"You left your footprints where you stood outside of the greenhouse." Said Lily as she sat in a chair near the others.
"Oh!" Said Katie. The rest looked embarrassed that they had been caught.
"Sorry." Said Emma.
"Hmpff!" Snorted James as he sat on the arm of the chair where Lily sat.
"So?" Asked Sirius.
"So what?" Asked James.
"Don't tease him James, he is about to explode if you don't confirm that you two are a couple." Laughed Remus.
"Oh very well, yes we are a couple now. Happy?" Said James with an exasperated tone.
"Yes!" Said the others at once.
"It was about time." Said Sirius as he stood to clap James on his back.
"I'm so happy for you Lily." Said a giggling Katie giving Lily a quick hug.
"Congratulations." Said Remus shaking James' hand.
"Come Lily we have to talk." Squealed Emma. The giggling girls left the room and quickly disappeared up the stairs to the girls' room.
The boys laughed at the excitement of the girls. James noticed that Lily had left the baskets on the table and was about to take them to her but was held back by Sirius.
"So tell us, when is your first date?" Sirius asked.
"We haven't discussed it." Replied James.
"I see. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge, huh?"
"Sirius, get your mind out the gutter." Exclaimed Remus. James just shook his head.
"Sorry."
"Really Sirius, sometimes I wonder about you." Said James.
"Oh very well, I will behave myself. I don't want to make Lily feel embarrassed." Said Sirius with an innocent smile.
"Yeah, right." Said Remus.
Giggling could be heard from the girls' room. Merriment and expectations filled the air.
"So tell us, how was it?" Squealed Katie.
"Honestly Katie! I don't kiss and tell." Said Lily feigning surprise.
"Oh come off it, we tell each other everything, you know how Remus and Sirius kiss." Exclaimed Katie. The girls exploded into laughter as they blushed remembering previous conversations.
"I don't think the boys would like it if they find out that we talk about them." Replied Lily.
"Hmpf! Knowing them they probably feel flattered to know that they are being talked about. Men can be so vain sometimes." Said Emma.
Katie laughed. "I hate to say it but you are right. Sirius would probably strut around the school as if he was a gift to womankind."
The others laughed. "I can see him doing it too." Exclaimed Emma. "But we are changing the subject, which is what I think Lily had in mind." She said turning to look at Lily.
"I see that it didn't work." Lily sighed.
"Oh come on Lily. Tell us." Urged Katie.
"What is it that you want to know?" Lily warily asked.
"What did he say to you?"
"How did you feel?"
"How does he kiss?"
"All right, all right! I'll tell you." Giggled Lily putting a stop to the rapid bombardment of questions thrown her way.
The discussion continued for several minutes until they were interrupted by somebody knocking on the door.
"I wonder who that could be?" Asked Lily.
The others shrugged they couldn't think of who would be outside the door. Lily stood and reached for the knob.
The door opened silently and Lily was surprised at seeing James on the other side.
"James! You can't be in here." The others giggled when they heard who was their nocturnal visitor. Lily pushed him back and walked out the room closing the door swiftly behind her.
"What are you doing here? Boys are not allowed on this side of the Tower." She exclaimed as she pulled him down to the common room. "You will get in trouble if you are caught in there." She said as they walked down the stairs.
"Relax Lily, who is going to catch me the Head Girl? You are the Head Girl." He chuckled.
"Oh, you are right." Lily looked at him with surprise, how could she had forgotten that?
"Perhaps I scrambled your senses that you forgot that simple fact." He said wiggling his eyebrows at her.
Lily laughed and hit him softly on the arm. "Very modest are you? Stop that you loony, it looks like a pair of caterpillars are dancing on your forehead."
James quickly stopped but smiled at seeing the happy expression that graced Lily's countenance. Why was I so blind and didn't notice how beautiful she was. But deep down he knew that he wasn't being honest with himself. He had noticed that Lily had become a beautiful young woman, he just didn't want to see it because he was afraid of the feelings that she was evoking in him. But things were different know and he was going to take advantage and enjoy his time with her.
"So, what did you want?" She asked looking down as she noticed his scrutinizing look. He smiled when he saw the pink glow that spread through her face in embarrassment. Lily still wasn't used to being looked at the way James did.
"What do you thing I wanted?" He whispered in her ear.
Lily quickly looked up with a scandalized look but quickly smiled as she noticed his amused glance.
"I don't know, what did you had in mind?" She asked huskily. James blinked a couple of time in surprise, he didn't expect her to turn the tables on him and didn't know what to say.
"Er." He said.
Lily laughed and gave him a quick peck on his lips. "If you have forgotten I'm going to return to the dorms." She said.
"Wait!" He said reaching for her arm.
"Yes?"
"You forgot these earlier." He said presenting her with the baskets of fruit and flowers that they had collected.
"Oh, thanks. And here I thought you just wanted to see me." She pouted.
"Of course I wanted to see you, I could've just left them at your door you know." He said putting his arms around her waist and pulling her to him.
"Hmmm.I suppose that's true." She smiled.
"You are fishing for compliments. There is no need you know. There are simply no words to describe you." He said with a smile.
"Flatterer." She said.
He leaned his head and kissed her swiftly, Lily sighed in contentment and gave herself to the moment and enjoyed the kiss.
By the next morning the rest of the school knew that James and Lily were the new couple on campus. The gossip had spread like wildfire, they even knew about James going to the girls' dorms looking for Lily. Nobody knew for sure what had happened after the dorm's door closed behind her. As a result, speculation ran rampant and wild stories were spread. Everybody was happy about the new turn of events; they all thought they made a wonderful couple. Only one student on the Slytherin Table wasn't happy about it.
"So what are you going to do now Jezy? Do you still think you can get him?" Said Narcissa with a sly smile. She was enjoying herself immensely.
"It will not last." Jezebel curtly replied.
"Are you sure, they seem to get along well with each other, even before they became a couple." Said Maureen.
"I will make sure that it doesn't." Was all Jezebel said.
"What are you going to do?" Narcissa asked.
"Just wait and see." Jezebel said with a predatory light in her eyes.
The Gryffindor Table seemed to be in really good humor that morning, more than it usually was. The teachers had also heard of the news and some thought it was good tidings, while others were skeptical about the rightness of it.
"I'm sure that both know what they are getting into but I wished they had waited until they were done with their training." Commented Professor McGonagall during breakfast that morning.
"I surprised at you Minerva, you know how important relationships are to young people, I hope you have not forgotten your own experiences." Responded Dumbledore with a slight smile.
"It was different them." She quickly responded.
"Times might be different, but human instincts and desires do not change. Let them enjoy their time together, we don't know what may happen in the future. We might find that together they will become great wizard and witch." Dumbledore said. "Don't worry Minerva we will see how it all works out."
The Marauders and the Sirens were sitting at their customary place at the table, others tried to join them in their conversation but found that the group could become rather reserved and wouldn't join in their gossip.
"I wonder how they found out?" Said Lily after a third year had tried asking some questions to the new couple. Her questions fell on deaf ears and she finally left them alone.
"You didn't tell anybody else besides us, did you?" Asked Remus.
"Of course not! The question is did you talk to somebody about us?" Asked James.
"How could you think that we would? We wouldn't do so without your permission." Said Katie in a hurt tone.
"I'm sorry if I thought otherwise but there is a reason why all these people know about it." Grumbled James.
"It is possible that someone came into the common room last night without us noticing them." Said Emma.
"It doesn't matter that they found out, they were going to anyways." Said Sirius.
"He is right, we just have to deal with all this attention sooner than we wanted to. Don't let them get to you James, new gossip will make them turn to something else soon." Said Lily in a soothing tone as she patted James hand.
James took her hand in his and held it for a moment. "You are right, but I still hate it when they come asking questions." He said.
"I know I hate it too. But it's human nature for people to be curious about the lives of others. You would hate my sister. Petunia can't keep her nose out of other people's lives even if her life depended on it." Said Lily.
"You are not very fond of her are you?" Asked Remus.
"Who would be fond of a sister like that?" Said Katie. "Don't worry Lily, after graduation she will be married and gone and you don't have to deal with her anymore."
"I can't wait for her to be gone, she is a nightmare." Said Lily.
"Well, I would like to hear more of this nightmarish sister but if we don't leave now we are going to be late for class." Said James gathering his things.
The group promptly got their things and left the Great Hall toward their classes.
Time passed quickly for students in Hogwarts. Lily and James were seen having a great time together taking walks on the grounds, having snow fights, and sitting by themselves in a corner of the common room. The couple had become the favorite on campus and when their first date happened everybody was anxiously waiting to see how it had gone. The couple decided to take advantage of their prize from the Festival. When they were chosen King and Queen of the Festival, they were awarded a dinner for two at The Three Broomsticks and a shopping spree at Gladrags Wizardwear. Lily and James went on the last weekend of November to go on their date. As Head Students they had the privilege to go to Hogsmeade whenever they wanted, as long as they requested it and was approved by Professor McGonagall and Dumbledore of course.
They had a good time shopping for Christmas gifts for their friends and family, they bought several candy and party tricks for a celebration that was being planned for Gryffindor in the common room before the Holiday Break. And ended the day with a wonderful dinner and dancing at the Three Broomsticks.
Everything seemed rosy and calm in their world and both sincerely hoped that it would continue to be that way.
Soon enough, students took the exams for the first semester and were packing to go home for the holidays.
A/N: Here you go, I tried to get this to you as fast as I could. Hope you enjoy it. : )
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter nor anything related to him.
Chapter 13 ~ A New Beginning
Lily and James took their time in the greenhouse, they were enjoying their time together and were loathing the moment to leave.
"How do you think the rest will take this piece of news?" Asked James giving Lily a quick peck on her lips as they finished picking the fruit they wanted.
"Considering that they have been matchmaking the whole year, I'm guessing they are going to be thrilled." She smiled.
James laughed and swiftly took her in his arms. "I think you are right, why were we so against it?" He looked down at her with a mischievous glow in his eyes.
"I don't know." She blushed. This was all new to her, she loved the feel of his arms around her and it was so hard to believe that a new phase to their relationship was beginning.
"Sickle for your thoughts." He asked as he noticed her far away look.
"I'm sorry." Lily blushed at the thought of being caught with her mind on the clouds. "I was just thinking how things might change. Do you think we're doing the right thing?"
"Do you regret what happened?" He asked. He was dreading her answer, what would he do if she said she did? He liked the feeling of her near him and didn't want to ever let her go.
"Oh no! I could never regret it." She stood on her toes and reached up to him to kiss him.
The moment their lips met, James pressed her against him and deepened the kiss. Lily put her arms around his neck and readied to enjoy the kiss. Couple of minutes later, James lifted his face and looked down at her.
"I don't think we could ever go back." He said.
"I'm so afraid James, what if it doesn't work out? Will it ruin our friendship?"
"It's a risk I'm willing to take, I don't think I can continuing thinking of you as just a friend, not after tonight." He said. He looked into her eyes, he thought they were very expressive and he could see her thoughts clearly through them.
"You are right, I don't think I could either." She smiled sweetly at him and he smiled back as he leaned his head against hers.
"Everything will be fine, you'll see." He said and gave her a quick kiss before letting her go. "We have to return. It's starting to get late."
"Let's go. The rest must be curious to know what happened to keep us here for so long." She smiled.
"I bet." James laughed.
They picked up their baskets, and made their way to the entrance.
"Are you sure you have all you need?" James asked as he reached to open the door.
"I'm sure, I don't think I need anything else." Lily replied.
James opened the door and then reached for Lily's hand. With entwined hands they left the building, but as James turned to close the door, he noticed something.
"What is that?" He asked.
"What?" Lily turned to look at what had grabbed his attention.
Remus, Sirius, Katie and Emma were sitting near the fireplace, Peter had gone up to bed earlier but the rest decided to wait up for Lily and James.
"Ahh! I'm so glad they finally came to their senses." Sighed Katie as she leaned back and snuggled against Sirius. Sirius quickly put her arms around her and settled back on the couch.
"We would've thought of something if they hadn't." He said.
"I suppose, but it's easier this way, now we don't have to look at them being so stubborn." Said Emma. She was sitting in a couch nearby and Remus was lying with his head on her lap. She stroke his hair back as they group talked.
"I think it's because they are afraid of what might happen. And you know that Mrs. Potter's machinations have not helped either. They have only made James more stubborn to stay single." Said Remus. He liked the feeling of Emma's hands through his hair; he found it very relaxing.
"She is a very stubborn lady isn't she?" Giggled Katie.
"James got it from her." Sirius laughed.
The portrait opened at that moment, the group turned to look toward it and waited to see who it was. James entered first and Lily quickly followed. The group quickly noticed they were holding hands and that their baskets were overflowing with fruit and flowers.
"Hello there, did you have any fun?" Asked Sirius with a sly smile.
"Oh yes, we found lots of fruit and flowers." Happily exclaimed Lily.
"We can see that, did you find anything else besides plants in there?" Urged Katie. Why didn't they say about their relationship the minute they entered?
"No, place was crawling with plants." Responded James as he put his basket on one of the tables. He had released Lily's hand the moment they were inside and the portrait had closed.
"Did nothing exciting happened?" Emma asked with a frown. Did they decide that they wouldn't become a couple? She knew they were too stubborn for their own good.
"Nothing, we did find this exquisite fountain in there, the water was so clear and sparkling." Exclaimed Lily.
The others looked to each other with a questioning look. What had happened after they had left? They were doing so well in there.
"What have you lot being doing?" Asked James. He was having a hard time keeping from laughing; he had an idea of what the others were thinking. He was glad he had that talk with Lily as they returned to the castle.
"Nothing much, nothing exciting." Said Remus with a sad little smile. The others were also wearing crestfallen expressions, it looked as if their most sought after wish had not turned into reality.
"Why are you looking so down, did we missed anything?" Innocently asked Lily.
"No, nothing happened, quite an ordinary evening." Sighed Katie.
James just couldn't resist it, he exploded into laughter, Lily giggled as she looked at James his laughter was infectious.
"What is so bloody funny?" Asked Sirius in exasperation.
"I'm sorry, I just couldn't keep my face straight. You lot need better things to do than go spying on people." James said.
"What do you mean?" The group asked in unison. Their confused expressions showed how surprised they were by the turn of events.
"You left your footprints where you stood outside of the greenhouse." Said Lily as she sat in a chair near the others.
"Oh!" Said Katie. The rest looked embarrassed that they had been caught.
"Sorry." Said Emma.
"Hmpff!" Snorted James as he sat on the arm of the chair where Lily sat.
"So?" Asked Sirius.
"So what?" Asked James.
"Don't tease him James, he is about to explode if you don't confirm that you two are a couple." Laughed Remus.
"Oh very well, yes we are a couple now. Happy?" Said James with an exasperated tone.
"Yes!" Said the others at once.
"It was about time." Said Sirius as he stood to clap James on his back.
"I'm so happy for you Lily." Said a giggling Katie giving Lily a quick hug.
"Congratulations." Said Remus shaking James' hand.
"Come Lily we have to talk." Squealed Emma. The giggling girls left the room and quickly disappeared up the stairs to the girls' room.
The boys laughed at the excitement of the girls. James noticed that Lily had left the baskets on the table and was about to take them to her but was held back by Sirius.
"So tell us, when is your first date?" Sirius asked.
"We haven't discussed it." Replied James.
"I see. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge, huh?"
"Sirius, get your mind out the gutter." Exclaimed Remus. James just shook his head.
"Sorry."
"Really Sirius, sometimes I wonder about you." Said James.
"Oh very well, I will behave myself. I don't want to make Lily feel embarrassed." Said Sirius with an innocent smile.
"Yeah, right." Said Remus.
Giggling could be heard from the girls' room. Merriment and expectations filled the air.
"So tell us, how was it?" Squealed Katie.
"Honestly Katie! I don't kiss and tell." Said Lily feigning surprise.
"Oh come off it, we tell each other everything, you know how Remus and Sirius kiss." Exclaimed Katie. The girls exploded into laughter as they blushed remembering previous conversations.
"I don't think the boys would like it if they find out that we talk about them." Replied Lily.
"Hmpf! Knowing them they probably feel flattered to know that they are being talked about. Men can be so vain sometimes." Said Emma.
Katie laughed. "I hate to say it but you are right. Sirius would probably strut around the school as if he was a gift to womankind."
The others laughed. "I can see him doing it too." Exclaimed Emma. "But we are changing the subject, which is what I think Lily had in mind." She said turning to look at Lily.
"I see that it didn't work." Lily sighed.
"Oh come on Lily. Tell us." Urged Katie.
"What is it that you want to know?" Lily warily asked.
"What did he say to you?"
"How did you feel?"
"How does he kiss?"
"All right, all right! I'll tell you." Giggled Lily putting a stop to the rapid bombardment of questions thrown her way.
The discussion continued for several minutes until they were interrupted by somebody knocking on the door.
"I wonder who that could be?" Asked Lily.
The others shrugged they couldn't think of who would be outside the door. Lily stood and reached for the knob.
The door opened silently and Lily was surprised at seeing James on the other side.
"James! You can't be in here." The others giggled when they heard who was their nocturnal visitor. Lily pushed him back and walked out the room closing the door swiftly behind her.
"What are you doing here? Boys are not allowed on this side of the Tower." She exclaimed as she pulled him down to the common room. "You will get in trouble if you are caught in there." She said as they walked down the stairs.
"Relax Lily, who is going to catch me the Head Girl? You are the Head Girl." He chuckled.
"Oh, you are right." Lily looked at him with surprise, how could she had forgotten that?
"Perhaps I scrambled your senses that you forgot that simple fact." He said wiggling his eyebrows at her.
Lily laughed and hit him softly on the arm. "Very modest are you? Stop that you loony, it looks like a pair of caterpillars are dancing on your forehead."
James quickly stopped but smiled at seeing the happy expression that graced Lily's countenance. Why was I so blind and didn't notice how beautiful she was. But deep down he knew that he wasn't being honest with himself. He had noticed that Lily had become a beautiful young woman, he just didn't want to see it because he was afraid of the feelings that she was evoking in him. But things were different know and he was going to take advantage and enjoy his time with her.
"So, what did you want?" She asked looking down as she noticed his scrutinizing look. He smiled when he saw the pink glow that spread through her face in embarrassment. Lily still wasn't used to being looked at the way James did.
"What do you thing I wanted?" He whispered in her ear.
Lily quickly looked up with a scandalized look but quickly smiled as she noticed his amused glance.
"I don't know, what did you had in mind?" She asked huskily. James blinked a couple of time in surprise, he didn't expect her to turn the tables on him and didn't know what to say.
"Er." He said.
Lily laughed and gave him a quick peck on his lips. "If you have forgotten I'm going to return to the dorms." She said.
"Wait!" He said reaching for her arm.
"Yes?"
"You forgot these earlier." He said presenting her with the baskets of fruit and flowers that they had collected.
"Oh, thanks. And here I thought you just wanted to see me." She pouted.
"Of course I wanted to see you, I could've just left them at your door you know." He said putting his arms around her waist and pulling her to him.
"Hmmm.I suppose that's true." She smiled.
"You are fishing for compliments. There is no need you know. There are simply no words to describe you." He said with a smile.
"Flatterer." She said.
He leaned his head and kissed her swiftly, Lily sighed in contentment and gave herself to the moment and enjoyed the kiss.
By the next morning the rest of the school knew that James and Lily were the new couple on campus. The gossip had spread like wildfire, they even knew about James going to the girls' dorms looking for Lily. Nobody knew for sure what had happened after the dorm's door closed behind her. As a result, speculation ran rampant and wild stories were spread. Everybody was happy about the new turn of events; they all thought they made a wonderful couple. Only one student on the Slytherin Table wasn't happy about it.
"So what are you going to do now Jezy? Do you still think you can get him?" Said Narcissa with a sly smile. She was enjoying herself immensely.
"It will not last." Jezebel curtly replied.
"Are you sure, they seem to get along well with each other, even before they became a couple." Said Maureen.
"I will make sure that it doesn't." Was all Jezebel said.
"What are you going to do?" Narcissa asked.
"Just wait and see." Jezebel said with a predatory light in her eyes.
The Gryffindor Table seemed to be in really good humor that morning, more than it usually was. The teachers had also heard of the news and some thought it was good tidings, while others were skeptical about the rightness of it.
"I'm sure that both know what they are getting into but I wished they had waited until they were done with their training." Commented Professor McGonagall during breakfast that morning.
"I surprised at you Minerva, you know how important relationships are to young people, I hope you have not forgotten your own experiences." Responded Dumbledore with a slight smile.
"It was different them." She quickly responded.
"Times might be different, but human instincts and desires do not change. Let them enjoy their time together, we don't know what may happen in the future. We might find that together they will become great wizard and witch." Dumbledore said. "Don't worry Minerva we will see how it all works out."
The Marauders and the Sirens were sitting at their customary place at the table, others tried to join them in their conversation but found that the group could become rather reserved and wouldn't join in their gossip.
"I wonder how they found out?" Said Lily after a third year had tried asking some questions to the new couple. Her questions fell on deaf ears and she finally left them alone.
"You didn't tell anybody else besides us, did you?" Asked Remus.
"Of course not! The question is did you talk to somebody about us?" Asked James.
"How could you think that we would? We wouldn't do so without your permission." Said Katie in a hurt tone.
"I'm sorry if I thought otherwise but there is a reason why all these people know about it." Grumbled James.
"It is possible that someone came into the common room last night without us noticing them." Said Emma.
"It doesn't matter that they found out, they were going to anyways." Said Sirius.
"He is right, we just have to deal with all this attention sooner than we wanted to. Don't let them get to you James, new gossip will make them turn to something else soon." Said Lily in a soothing tone as she patted James hand.
James took her hand in his and held it for a moment. "You are right, but I still hate it when they come asking questions." He said.
"I know I hate it too. But it's human nature for people to be curious about the lives of others. You would hate my sister. Petunia can't keep her nose out of other people's lives even if her life depended on it." Said Lily.
"You are not very fond of her are you?" Asked Remus.
"Who would be fond of a sister like that?" Said Katie. "Don't worry Lily, after graduation she will be married and gone and you don't have to deal with her anymore."
"I can't wait for her to be gone, she is a nightmare." Said Lily.
"Well, I would like to hear more of this nightmarish sister but if we don't leave now we are going to be late for class." Said James gathering his things.
The group promptly got their things and left the Great Hall toward their classes.
Time passed quickly for students in Hogwarts. Lily and James were seen having a great time together taking walks on the grounds, having snow fights, and sitting by themselves in a corner of the common room. The couple had become the favorite on campus and when their first date happened everybody was anxiously waiting to see how it had gone. The couple decided to take advantage of their prize from the Festival. When they were chosen King and Queen of the Festival, they were awarded a dinner for two at The Three Broomsticks and a shopping spree at Gladrags Wizardwear. Lily and James went on the last weekend of November to go on their date. As Head Students they had the privilege to go to Hogsmeade whenever they wanted, as long as they requested it and was approved by Professor McGonagall and Dumbledore of course.
They had a good time shopping for Christmas gifts for their friends and family, they bought several candy and party tricks for a celebration that was being planned for Gryffindor in the common room before the Holiday Break. And ended the day with a wonderful dinner and dancing at the Three Broomsticks.
Everything seemed rosy and calm in their world and both sincerely hoped that it would continue to be that way.
Soon enough, students took the exams for the first semester and were packing to go home for the holidays.
A/N: Here you go, I tried to get this to you as fast as I could. Hope you enjoy it. : )