Roxxi and Lexi were becoming suspicious. Lily and James had been acting well…quite coupleish the past few days, and today was no exception.

James as usual had come into the Great Hall with his friends doing some stupid stunt. The difference was Lily was with them, and she was playing along, chasing that stupid snitch! Roxxi and Lexi watched in amazement as James tackled Lily and they laughed together as he tried to wrestle the snitch from her tightly closed fingers.

Black, Lupin, and a lagging Pettigrew watched in amusement at the two. Roxxi practically fainted as she saw her best friend lean closer to her enemy and kiss him lightly on his forehead. A stunned James let go of the snitch and Lily jumped up and laughed, seeing as she had won a game because Potter liked her.

"Lily could you come over here?"Roxxi asked sweetly, but the edge in her voice was obvious.

Lily just waved at her friend and held up five fingers.

"LILY EVANS GET YOUR ASS OVER HERE NOW." shouted Lexi.

Lily stared at her angry friends. Lexi had shouted. She was never angry, except for when Sirius had transfigured her teddy bear. Walking over meekly like a child in trouble, she lifted her face to find her friends glaring at her.

"Um guys is everything okay?" she asked.

"No everything is not okay. You just kissed Potter! Lily what is wrong with you? Do you not remember he is your sworn enemy, do you not remember all the times he made fun of you, me and Lex?" Roxxi struggled to keep her voice calm.

"He changed, I changed. He's a lot nicer when you get to know him. Just trust me on my judgment okay?" explained Lily.

"So what are you guys naming your kid?"Lexi said quickly, hoping to change the topic. It worked.

"Kids? Oh my gosh I totally forgot I've been so busy getting the flat to look decent I forgot today we have to do that kid thing!" exclaimed Lily.

"Well get ready, here they come now to set the stuff up." pointed Roxxi.

Indeed they were. Bassinets, baby clothes, changing beds and other essential things were being brought out for the students to purchase. As they worked, the rest of the Seventh Years straggled in, so that by the time Dumbledore made his announcement, everyone was there. James and the other Marauders came and stood by Lily and her friends. Sirius took Lexi's hand, and Lily noticed Lupin put his arm around Roxxi's waist and pull her close. She sure has gotten him to lighten up, thought Lily. She felt something brush up against her and she felt James's arm lightly go around her waist as well. She shrugged it off though. It was still too weird, James and her. But when she saw the hurt in his face as she shrugged him off, she compensated by scooting closer so that her body fit perfectly into his.

"Today will be a rather fun day in my opinion, though the girls here may not quite agree. Now when I give the word, please go stand in line, girls, and receive the potion. It will take place over the week, as you experience morning sickness, huge stomachs, and annoyance at tiny things, contractions, and childbirth. You will then care for the baby for the rest of the year, helping it grow and learn. I hope you have prepared for this, as your baby will need its own room. Now please, go and get in line."Dumbledore concluded his speech as the girls rushed to get in line.

Lily and her friends were closer to the front, so there wasn't much time to talk. Lily was first with the potion. It was in a silver goblet, and looked like blue air. As she drank it though, it felt heavy and thick as it slowly went down her throat. Not feeling any different, she was joined by Roxxi and Lexi, who looked slightly sick.

"Lex, are you feeling ok?"Lily asked.

"God does it have to be that gross? Ugh I think I'm going to.." Lexi began, but her words were cut short as she threw up.

"Eww Lex, that's disgusting."Roxxi wrinkled her face.

Dumbledore happened to be passing by, and offered his words of advice, "Oh dear, Mr. Carington. Seems like you have taken to the potion a lot faster than many of the girls. Perhaps you will give birth before the others as well. For now though, I suggest crackers and bed rest."

Lexi took the advice, and left to go up to her room. Leaving Roxxi and Lily to shop together.

Lily picked out pastels. Light blue and yellow for walls, with an oak crib and a blue and yellow striped blanket, and finally, blue moon and yellow sun rugs. Since she had no idea if she was having a boy or girl, she sustained from picking out clothes.

Roxxi went a bit more exotic, and picked out a tie-dye theme of blues and greens, with flower decals on the walls. She also got a white crib and a tie-dye blanket.

Both were walking back with their purchases when they felt suddenly very natious. Knowing full well what was coming, they opened the doors hurriedly and rushed to the bathroom, barely making it in time. Lily was rinsing out her mouth when James came up behind her and ran his fingers through her hair.

"Would you like some crackers? I talked to Dumbledore about what would help. I already got your bed ready for you in case you wanted to lie down at all." He told her.

Lily was incredibly thankful for James at this moment, as he saw that she could barely walk from the after effects of vomiting into a toilet and carried her to her bed.

James tucked her in and kissed her softly on her forehead.

"James?"

"Yeah Lil?"

"I… umm… thanks. For everything."

"Your welcome sweetie." But she didn't hear him because she had fallen fast asleep.

James POV

James stood in the doorway watching her sleep. Her red curls spread over the pillow, and her arms were tucked in around her as she curled into a ball. Her chest rose and fell with each peaceful breath. There had never been anything more beautiful in his life, and never would be.

After he closed the door, James looked through what Lily had bought. He decided to surprise her, and grabbed a brush, setting to work on painting the baby room.

He first covered the wood floor with plastic, and painted two sides yellow and two sides blue, alternating colors. There was a window in a corner, and that was where he put the rocking chair and books he had bought as a surprise for Lily last week. He put the rugs by the crib so the day and night joined together. Wonder is she would like Luna as a name or even Dawn. James thought, It would be pretty for a girl.

Leaving a note for Lily explaining he hoped she had slept well and that he would be with the other Marauders and would be back in time to make dinner.

"Hey James! Glad you could hang out. God Lex is murder when she's being sick." Sirius sighed, looking relieved.

"I heard that Black! Get your sorry ass in here and help me with this damn hair! Why I kept it loose when I keep being sick I…" Lexi screeched as she was seized by another upchucking fit.

"So off to find Remus then?" James asked.

The two knocked on his door, but a weary Lupin answered the door.

"So Moony, need some free time?" asked Sirius.

"Wouldn't I love it. Roxxi has me here working non stop. God you think she would at least have the sense to at least try and feel better but she insists on working while throwing up every ten minutes. Sorry I've got to stay here to make sure she doesn't kill herself." Lupin said remorsefully.

Laughing, James and Sirius walked down to the quidditch pitch and took turns catching the snitch on James's broom.

"So Prongs, are you ready for Gryffindor versus Slytherin on Saturday?"

"Yeah. It will be a nice break from the effects of Lily being 'pregnant'. She really isn't that bad though."

"James do you think you're being stupid about this girl? She couldn't have cared less about you, and now you two are practically inseparable!"

"What's so stupid about that Padfoot? So she likes me, that's fine by me."

"It's stupid because it makes no sense. She hates you one day and then can't get enough of you the next!"

"Well maybe you should just accept it ok?"

"I would if you would also consider spending time with your friends!"

" I'm spending time with you now."

"Yeah, you are now. So where have you been the last two weeks? With that Evans girl!"

"It's Lily, not that Evans girl and you know it. Now shut up and stop being such a prat!" with that comment, James took his broom and stalked off the field.

When he got back to the apartment, he checked in on Lily. She hadn't gotten up stirred very much at first glance, but the bucket by her bed told him that she had been sick again.

Taking out some noodles and instant sauce, James put it in a pan and made her favorite, fettuccini alfredo. He put it on a tray with some pop that Dumbledore said would also help the vomiting. Knocking lightly on her door, he saw that Lily had lit a lamp and was reading in bed. Her hair was tangled and James, setting th tray down. Grabbed it and began combing her hair. He was surprised at how soft, even when messy, it was. The red strands slipped through the teeth and fell in soft waves on her back. Lily made a soft noise in her throat has she felt the smooth hands glide through her hair. She then noticed the tray of food on the table. James noticed her line of vision and got up and brought it to her, setting it on her lap.

"Thanks James. You know, for everything."

"You welcome Lily. When you're done I want to show you something."

"What is it? Tell me please!" she begged him.

"You'll see. Finish first."