Disclaimer: Sorry I forgot to put this on the other chapter. Harry isn't mine. Neither is James. Shame.

A.N Ooo ready to read this chapter? It's a long one guys! The longest yet by far! Nice and juicy too and written just for you! I will be writing a Lily/James fan fic after I have finished this one and this chapter is a bit of a preview as to what it will be like. Hope you enjoy it and please remember to review!

Chapter 25: Part One.

After a few minutes in silence James got up. Sirius, Remus and Peter looked up at him in surprise.

"Where are you going?" Remus asked as James headed for the door.

"To get Evans" James called back over his shoulder. Harry saw Remus and Sirius exchange looks. Peter just stared at James in confusion.

"But why Prongs?" Sirius asked as he stood up too. James stopped walking suddenly and turned back to face them. His expression was heavy and his shoulders were slouched.

"I have to tell her Slughorn wants us to go to Dumbledore" he said in a strangled voice.

Peter stayed quiet and looked at James with wide eyes.

Sirius looked like he was trying to remember when Slughorn said anything of the kind and Remus simply nodded slowly as he said

"Oh"

James turned back towards the door and made his way out of the classroom. Harry wanted to follow but he was in Sirius' penisive and Sirius stayed in the classroom with Remus and Peter. So with disapointment Harry watched his father leave.

"I wonder how Dumbledore will punish Prongs and Evans." Sirius thought aloud. He looked half amused and half worried.

Peter shrugged and Remus continued to look thoughtful. Somewhere in the distance the dinner bell rang.

Harry's stomache rumbled, although he didn't know why. Surely it was still the middle of the night for him?

"Shall we go to dinner?" Peter asked no one in particular. Sirius answered with his stomache growling. The boys laughed and got up to leave.

"I hope it's "donut day" today" Sirius said hopefully as they reached the door. Harry laughed along with Peter and Remus.

"You're calling it "donut day" now are you?" Remus asked amused as he smiled at Sirius.

"Well it's the day we have donuts for desert, what else should I call it?" Sirius replied. Peter chuckled.

"You're so funny Padfoot" he said happily. Sirius grinned down at Peter. Something burned inside Harry's chest as he watched.

They reached the great hall in no time at all and found themselves to be the first people to arrive at lunch. However, Hagrid was sat at the head table along with Professor Sprout and Madam Pomfrey. Remus, Sirius, Peter and Harry took a seat at the Griffindor table.

Harry was surprised that he could sit on the bench without falling through. He also found that when he tried to pick up a fork it did, but a replica fork stayed on the table.

Not understanding the laws of time and memories Harry put the thoughts out of his mind and began filling his plate as he listened to Sirius and Remus talk.

"Isn't it strange how much Prongs has changed this year?" Sirius asked before he stuffed his mouth with mashed potato.

"Perhaps it's because Dumbledore made him Head boy" Remus replied calmly.

"He likes Evans alot too, maybe he thinks that if he's nice to her that she'll like him" Peter suggested in his high voice. Sirius looked like he was considering the thought as he slowly chewed.

A large group of people entered the hall and by the time Sirius finally answered the hall was full of chattering and hungry students.

"It's as if he's just decided to grow up" Sirius said. "Can't think why he'd want to" he added as he cut up his chicken. "Much too fun to be a child" he murmured.

"I don't want to grow up either. There's too many responsibilities" Peter squeaked as his eyes darted around at the people that surrounded him.

"Don't worry Wormtail, no one expects you to grow up any time soon" Remus said kindly. Peter smiled appreciatively but Sirius smirked, and when Peter wasn't looking Remus grinned back at Sirius.

The evening progressed without much happening. Harry continued to eat and stay with Sirius, Remus and Peter all through the evening and watched them with great interest. It was so strange for Harry, to see Sirius alive and well.

His hair was short and fluffy all over his head. He looked quite handsome and had a mature face that always seemed to have a broad smile on it. Harry also noticed that several girls in various houses eyed Sirius with curiosity and admiration.

But to Harry's surprise, Sirius never mentioned having a girlfriend.

Remus, looked just the same as he always did. Without the lines on his face and the random grey hairs that appeared in several places. He was quiet, alert, tired and the most mature of the group.

He had his fair share of admirers also, but he didn't seem to notice them.

To Harry's surprise and anger, Peter seemed rather friendly in his youth.

His boyish face and thin blonde hair made him look kind and good - natured. He looked slightly paranoid at times, in Harry's opinion but he was nice to James, Remus and Sirius and even joked about with them.

Harry wondered, as he watched Peter that evening, whether he had talked to Voldemort yet, or whether he was innocent. Perhaps he was never innocent? Harry didn't know.

Later that evening Harry found himself in the boys dormitory with Remus, Sirius and Peter sat on their beds, waiting for James to return from Dumbledore. He had not turned up to dinner so the boys returned to the dormitory in hope that they would interrorgate him about the meeting with Evans.

It wasn't long before James came tumbling into the room and without a word to anyone collasped on his bed. Harry watched with curiosity. James led face down on his bed breathing heavily into the pillow.

"Er- Prongs" Sirius began as he and Remus exchanged looks. Peter watched with wide eyes.

James didn't move.

"How did the meeting go?" Remus asked in a would be casual voice. Peter nudged him and gave him a warning look but Sirius seemed to find the situation funny and smirked.

James dragged out his wand and with a flick what looked like a large floating TV screen appeared before the boys. Harry walked round so that he could see better and watched James walking towards the girl's toilets.

"Evans?" James called as he hessitantly pushed open the door. A row of white sinks appeared before him and he heard snifflling.

LIly appeared before James her eyes slightly puffy andcheeks flushed."What do you want?" she asked in a calm voice. James took a step back.

"Are you alright?" he asked worriedly. Lily looked like she was pretending to be confused.

"Of course I am" she replied as she turned her head away slightly. James blinked. It appeared that he had forgotten what he came for.

"What do you want Potter?" Lily saidthrough a heavy sigh. James jumped slightly.

"I- er- Slughorn..." hestuttered trying to find words, Lily raised her eyebrows and looked expectantly at him.

"Yes...what about Slughorn?" she said. James swallowed and took a breath.

"He wants us both to go toDumbledore's office." he managed to say after clearing his throat.

Lily looked back at James in surprise. She turned and went into one of the cubicles and blew her nose quietly. James waited for her.

She arrived back and had put a charm on herself, her eyes were clear and blue, her cheeks were normal and she looked like she did everyday.

"Let's get going then" she said as he sniffed slightly and held her head high. With a smile she led James out of the bathroom and down the hall towards the Head's office.

"Wollen socks" Lily said to the gargole who sprung to life and allowed them both to enter the stair case. James and Lily climbed the stairs and knocked on the Headmaster's door.

"Come in" Dumbledore said from inside. James pushed open the door and Lily followed.

"Ah, miss Evans and Mr Potter, please sit down" Dumbledore smiled and gestured to the two seats placed before his desk. Lily and James obliged.

"Professor Slughorn sent us sir" James told Dumbledore. Lily started, she looked surprised about something, but Harry wasn't sure what. She shot a glare at James. Dumbledore smiled.

"You two don't get on I see" he said looking at both Lily and James.

"No sir" James answered in a low voice with his eyes lowered to the floor. Lily looked away.

Dumbledore looked at Lily for a moment in thought. Then he spoke to her.

"Miss Evans...It has come to my attention that you were crying in the girl's toilets this morning...why were you sad?" he asked her with a gentle voice. Lily's face flushed with embaressment.

"Potter and I are Head boy and girl. It is out duty to get on. I try so hard to like Potter but he went too far on a prank recently." Lily replied hessitatly. James rose to his feet suddenly.

"It wasn't a prank!" he protested. "Snape deserved what he got - sir, he called Evans a..." James trialed off, not wanting to voice the word aloud.

"I don't need you to stick up for me thanks, Potter" Lily replied as she pulled a face at him.

"But I want to" James replied, for a moment their eyes made contact and they were silent for a moment.

Then Lily tore her blue eyes away from James' hazel eyes. Dumbledore watched thoughtfully.

"It is very apparant miss Evans, that Mr Potter has strong feelings for you" he said calmly. James froze and his eyes widened. Harry couldn't believe Dumbledore came out and said such a thing.

Lily was looking to the floor, she blinked and remained silent.

"What makes you think that professor?" Lily asked in a small voice. James turned his horror struck face to Dumbledore, who smiled encouragingly.

"Isn't it obvious? Young Potter here, was well aware that if he was caught "pranking" another student he will recieve most dreadful punishments. But he did not care as he wanted to avenge you." Dumbledore explained.

James slowly lowered himself back into his chair, looking like he could not believe what was happening. Lily glanced at James with wide eyes.

"I suppose" she said quietly. Then she shook her head her expression hard. "No, not a chance, asking me out is just a sport for him" she snapped. James' jaw dropped.

"You couldn't be more wrong."James breathed. Dumbledore watched the two for a moment and then rose to his feet. Lily and James looked up at him.

"Well I think I know what needs to be done" he said as he made his way to the door. Lily and James watched him go. "You both will stay here in my office and discuss the situation. This door will be locked until a solution has been made." Dumbledore disapeared through the door and a loud click filled the air.

James and Lily turned to eachother. "What do we do now?" James asked at length, Lily blinked several times, then without James, expecting it, or, Sirius, Remus, Peter and Harry time, Lily flung herself onto James and captured his lips with hers.

James returned the kiss and wrap his arms around her back, Lily had her arms around his neck and...

The TV screen dissapeared and Sirius, Peter, Remus and Harry all looked over to James who had sat up and just flicked his wand. His face was slightly red and he looked particularly dishevelled. "You're not seeing the rest" he said with a slight grin.

No one replied to his statement. Everyone just stared at James with their mouths hanging open, looking at him with shock and disbelief.

A.N This is the end of Chapter 25 Part 1. Hope you enjoyed it! Please review. I won't update until i get at least 20 reviews for this chapter. Thanks alot.

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