Time Heals Everything: Chapter 11

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Chapter 11:

What happened last:

Suddenly, there was a sharp hoot , and a vigorous rapping sound at his window. James turned his head, and there was Harold, with a letter tied to his leg…

James quickly ran over to the owl, hands trembling as they fumbled with the letter and tiny parcel Dumbledore had sent.

Dear Mr. Potter,

I received your letter, and I'm very sorry about Ms. Evans' position. Normally there is nothing we can do, but since there is the Christmas Ball tomorrow, we will make an exception. Only because she is Head Girl and is very much needed during the dance. Enclosed you will find a powder. Just add water and give it to Ms. Evans, 2 spoons every half an hour. It should make her well enough to dance the Opening Dance with you, but make sure to warn her after that she is not to strain herself too much. This isn't as mild as you may think. But tell Professor Holbrook that Ms. Evans is excused from the classes until she shows some sign of improvement in health. I, myself, will be over tomorrow afternoon to see if she's getting any better. Regards for Ms. Evans, and enjoy yourselves at the dance.

Dumbledore.

James finished the letter, and immediately went for the pouch tied to Harold's leg. He did as Dumbledore had told him, and fed Lily the potion many times that day. The time came when there was only 4 hours left till the dance (it was 3:00 pm right now), and it was then that Lily started to show signs of getting better.

Lily's throat cleared up, her eyelids felt lighter, her limbs felt free…there was an endless list. She would never again take good health for granted. She coughed achingly, then began to ease herself out of the sleeping bag. Lily managed to choke out, "Water", and James willingly got her a glass.

James decided not to show Lily the letter but told her that she was sick, but she was allowed to go to the Dance as long as she didn't strain herself too much over it.

Lily was weak, but as soon as James told her the time, she jumped out of her bed and ran to the washroom.

ONLY 4 HOURS! Who does James think he's kidding? I can't believe he didn't wake me up earlier!

Her thoughts raced as she took a quick shower, and washed her hair. She put on a towel, and went out to look for her dress. Lily ignored James' stare as he watched her, seeing that Lily never came out in a towel. She always had her clothes in the bathroom. He tried to take his eyes away, but he just couldn't tear his eyes away from the plain, yet gorgeous features of Lily.

Lily rummaged through her closet, looking for her dress. Then she remembered she'd laid it in her trunk earlier so it wouldn't get wrinkled. She grabbed her clothes, and dove back into the washroom to put them on. Lily didn't have her friends to do her makeup and hair for her, so she decided to do it herself. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and it swung open.

Sirius, Remus, Meg, and Sara stared at Lily in her towel while James was sprawled on his bed watching her every move.

Sara spoke first. "Well Lily, we heard about how you were feeling and decided to come help you."

"How did you know?"

Meg shrugged. "Word gets around fast at Hogwarts."

Lily stood gaping, while the rest of her friends laughed. She quickly covered though, "If you'll excuse me, I should go change now.", Lily replied promptly, making her good escape.

In the bathroom, she slipped on her dress, taking her time. Meg, Sara, Sirius and Remus had brought their clothes too, so they were probably planning on getting ready here. Lily could hear Sirius and James laugh at something, and Remus talking over them. She couldn't hear Sara and Meg, so they must have been whispering in the corner. Well, she had to admit. It must have been quite the scene.

She opened the door, and without looking at Meg and Sara, Lily put on her shoes. She sat on the bed, on the end away from James, and waited for Meg and Sara to get ready. Meg went first, and came out in half the time Lily had. Sara also didn't take that long putting on her dress. Well, Lily had an excuse. She was sick…didn't they all remember?

The guys also changed, first James, then Sirius, and lastly Remus. Lily had to say…James looked pretty hot. She sighed. She didn't even try to stop these thoughts now. She knew it would be impossible. She, Lily Evans, was finally falling for James Potter. And he knew it.

sigh Another beautiful chapter. Don't you think I deserve a review? I know that it was a short chapter, but its going to tie together Chapter 10 and 12.

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