A/N: OMG! it's like a flood! thanks to all my reviewas! (i like boston accents...i sorta have one!)

and now, i feel like giving u my name.

i am maithreyi. pronounced MY- TRAY. odd, i know. ppl call me maith (my (the word)- th) or tray (lunch tray) or mai (self explanatory)

REVIEWA THANKS (indiv. comments questions)

erin- thanks for the review! (and i WILL use ur idea for the order of stuff, cuz i was sorta thinking the same thing and ur the only one that said anything about it.) im so glad u liked it! (: (that's my smiley, for those who don't get it)

phe0nix- Thanks so much! it means a lot to me that i am the first fic u have reviewed... thanks for putting me on ur faves! (btw, what's ur name? u don't have to answer...it's just easier to go by names than pen names... and i'm just curious, but how did u find my fic? cuz i only know how some ppl got here, through other fics... :/ and again, u don't have to answer my questions im just curious.)

sarah- THANKS FOR THE AD! i've been doing a bit myself, venturing into many fics and reviewing...people are so kind, they look into my fic. hope u like this chappie!

helen- thanks for being my first anonymous reviewer! im sorry i put too many brackets, i just couldn't help myself. i will try not to. strangles self from using shift 9 and shift 0 keys... lol. but i will try not too use (A/N:s .. too much... i dunno bout writing 5 chappies and making them kiss tho. lolz. it WILL happen, but im not telling when. puts on her best evil author look but there' s something in this chappie you might like....

Invites (short but prep for things to come!)

It was October 30th. Lily and James (and co.) were on the lake, enjoying because the teachers decided NOT to give homework to the 7th years, even though, Dia reminded them Newts were in less than 8 months away... They were playing "Questions only" and James was winning. (Sry helen! A/N: have u guys eva played that? it's hilarious and fun. i have played with my improv team...)

"Oh, come on James! Let me try!"

"'Kay, O One With Emerald Eyes!" James joked

"You start."

"Do you like me?"

"What? Yes!" Lily said, subconsciously. "I mean, Why would I not?"

Lily's friends and the Marauders all made a buzzer noise. "Oh come on you guys! That wasn't fair. He purposely asked me that!"

"Its not like you hate him anymore. But even you should know "Questions Only" means you can ONLY speak in QUESTIONS! Even if you DO like James." Gwyn stated.

" SO Do not."

"Do too."

"Do not."

"Do too."

"Do not."

"Do too."

"Ok, I do. But as a FRIEND!" Lily said. not really believing herself.

"So i was RIGHT!" Gwyn said smugly.

"Yeah, yeah..." Lily said, as she and James were leaving to finish some HEads work.

"Hey Gwyn! I need to ask you something." Sirius said, nervously.

"What?" Gwyn asked

"Will you be my date to the ball?" he asked

"I was wondering when you'd ask me..." she said

"Is that a yes?" he asked apprehensively

"No, it's a no. Of course i'll go with you!"

"Wait. First you say No, then you say of course. Which one is it?" (Sirius being his not too bright self)

"YES!" Gwyn screamed. she was getting very agitated at his stupidness but found it cute at the same time.

"Ok....ok! So we're going to Hogmeade too, right?"

"Yeah, but the girls and i have to go shopping for a bit for dresses after. 'kay?"

"that's fine."

Meanwhile, Remus and Dia were in the Great Hall (they left when lily and james left). The clock tower had just donged 8 times.

"Oh! I am so excited bout tomorrow! Lily told me she and James are going together as friends to the ball....They're so clueless to how cute a couple they look!" Dia chattered.

"Good for Prongs! I think he loves her...." Remus said

"Oh MY GOD! Are you sure?" Dia loved gossip

"I think so. He talks about her enough." he joked.

"Really? It'll be interesting to see what happens there..."

"Dia?"

"What?"

"About the ball..." Remus was getting nervous...

"OH! I would LOVE to go with you!" Dia gushed.

"Thanks. As friends right?"

"Yes, unless you want it to be more." Dia said slowly

Remus lowered his head and moved closer. Dia did the same,knowing what would soon follow. And they shared a passionate first kiss. (A/n: all together "AWWWWWW!")

that's the end of that. jennette and peter are going together but i didn't write it out cuz we don't like them anymore because they are the stupid characters that are drifting from the group... u'll see what i mean later. grins evil author grin

what'd you think? different i know. usually sirius and his gf are first to kiss then lily/james THEN remus/ gf, but i like the way that was. live with it. (:  i thought it was sweet!

newaiz, reviews plz!

next chappie preview:

" blank #2! you didn't say u were taking blank to the ball!" said blank

"i didn't think you would care if i took blank or not. All you think about is blank!" blank #2 says

blanks stand for characters i will not reveal! . >. hmph! i might, though, if i get enough reviews!