MERRY CHRISTMAS! (2 all those who celebrate it)
HERE IT IS THE LONG AWAITED MASKED DANCE OHH HOW EXCITINING WARNING, THERE ARE MANY TIME SKIPS SO IT MAY GET CONFUSING, BUT TRY TO KEEP UP + THIS CHAPTER WILL BE FROM EVERYONE'S POINT OF VIEW SO YOU'LL GET TO SEE WHO EVERYONE MEETS, EXCEPT MAYBE PETER, HE LIKE DISAPPEARED FROM MY STORY, ALTHOUGH DON'T WORRY IF YOU ARE I'LL MAYBE BUT HIM BACK IN SOMETIME NOW ENJOY
"So Lily what do you think?" April asked as she stepped out of the bathroom. It was about three o'clock when the girls decided to get ready for the ball. Actually, it was April and May wanting to get ready, and they dragged June and Lily with them, and it was already five when April was done. (okay I know that's a lot, but she had to take a shower, and all that first) As she came out, she had to lift the huge skirts of the red velvet dress, and adjust the top half which was sleeveless and clutched to her upper part of her body quite nicely. She wore lacey white gloves that ended all the way to under her shoulder. She didn't seem to be wearing any make-up, although with April it was never sure to say. A nicely wrapped bun was on top of her head which had a huge red bow appearing at the bottom side, near her neck. The bun seemed to be made of neat braided strands of hair that were pulled together, to create a perfect ball. At her neck was a red satin ribbon that held a pendant that looked like a crescent moon.
"That took about a good hour or two," June commented, slyly.
"You look wonderful April. How did you find that dress?" May asked.
"Papa bought it for me. Says it's the real deal, what people actual wore to balls and formal parties. That is what we're going to right, a formal party?"
"We sure are," May agreed.
"Okay May, it's your turn." May hoped into the bathroom, spent not as much time as April, about an hour, but came out just as beautiful. Her dress was a nice shade of lavender and the material seemed as light as air, for as she skipped out, the dress' folds jumped with her. The sleeves for her dress were small puff that covered her whole shoulder, and her gloves ended at her elbow, a bow right where the wrists were. There seemed to only a slight touch of make-on in her, to make her cheeks seem a lot flusher than they were. The curls in her hair bounced on her shoulders and she had somehow placed numerous ribbons in various places on her head that weaved in and out of her hair. Around her neck was a simple purple chocker, holding a pendent identical to a full moon. Lily had to admit the whole look fit May so well it made her look like a 'real lady,' simple and yet elegant.
"May, you must be the most adorable thing I've ever seen in my entire life. June, June, look at, isn't she the most darling thing you have ever seen?" April cried, grabbing hold on her younger sister's hands.
"Luckily May doesn't take more than half as long as you April, too bad you can't look half as great," June teased. April pouted, and shot back.
"Well, let's just see who the snobby one is, afterwards. You're up June." Reluctantly June stalked into the bathroom, and then surprisingly came out thirty minutes later, looking just as great as her sisters. Her dress was a deep midnight blue, but wasn't as frilly or fluffy as the others'. It was much calmer, and well mannered, since it only had one layer of fabric under the main skirt. Her sleeves slid all the way to her elbow, and at her wrists ended the white gloves. Her chocker was a simple blue ribbon; her pendant was a black circle. Although the one thing that was out of place was her hair.
"June, fix your hair, or do something with it. It looks so horribly plain."
"April, some of us aren't as into this as you are, and one of those people is me, so no I do not wish to fix my hair thank you," June commented, quite fast, but her sister didn't listen, for she began pushing her older sister into the bathroom. (okay, June was born first, then April, than May. That's why June is so protective, she's the oldest and May's the youngest so she likes to follow/copy what April does 1/2 the time hehehe)
"June March, you get right back in there and do not come out, until you've done your hair properly. Or better yet, I'll help you since you can't even do your own hair civily," April commanded, giving one last shove, and then entering herself. About another hour and a half, June came out, her hair completely changed. From her single, lengthy, low braid, into quite a master piece. Her hair was let loose, but was finely combed, and jelled, with waves fanning her face. April had pulled back the top part of her hair and tied it together with a plain blue ribbon, with star-shaped specks of glitter shimmering here and there. (u kno lik wat Christine in 'Phantom of the Opera.' Wen she sung 'Think of me,' + if u havn't seen it, SHAME SHAME SHAME ON U)
"June you look spectacular," May cried, encircling her older sister. June stood still, waiting for any other comments, before returning to her book.
"Alright Lily, it's your turn," April announced, as she awoke Lily from her day dream and pushed her into the bathroom. Lily only needed an hour, and when she got out, her friends were speechless.
"You look amazing Lily," May cried, happily. June smiled assuring, and noted,
"I'll give you a point for shutting up April." Which was in fact true, April was speechless. She took one glance at Lily and her jaw dropped nearly to the ground. Until finally
"OHHHHHHHHHH MYYYYYYYYY GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD! Lily, you look absolutely wonderful. No stunning, no extraordinary, no spectacular!"
(ok I kno that whole section sort of broke the rules, for not kno'n wat evri 1 going 2 wear, but I coodn'thelp it. I luv writing 'dress' scenes) And the squealing continued, until finally June announced,
"You do know it is eight ten right now, you're losing valuable dancing time."
"You're right June, let's hurry," May squealed, but April stopped her.
"I think we're missing something."
"Like what?"
"Something that might have to do with the ball's theme, oh I don't know, maybe our masks," April stated sarcastically. Revealing for behind her four beautiful masks, reminding Lily of the one that Zonko had given her last weekend. April passed them out, and instructed, "Alright, when I count to three everyone puts on her mask. Ready? One, two, and three!"
(Rewind- 6)
"You sure you don't want me to stay here with you? I'd rather miss the ball," Sirius assured his best friend as he watched James clean up the hugest trophy he had ever seen, which was the first thing that started his whole year detention.
"And miss the chance to see April in a formal dress? Hell no!"
"Well, I could always get a better view of her some other time."
"Yeah right, what, naked in bed? Yeah, that's a pretty great site than her in clothes."
"Hey don't you go off and picture that too."
"I wasn't, but now that you mention it…"
"Fine I'll go; I'll go and tell Lily you're thinking of other girls, not to mention them naked."
"Alright, alright, I'll stop, but hey how do you think you'll be able to find her?"
"Well, if she wants me to find her, I'll find her." The two laughed and chatted for the rest of the hour, and then James reminded,
"Hey, it's seven you better go and get cleaned up."
"Ok, but are you sure you don't want me to stay here with you?"
"YES, Padfoot, I'm sure. I'll be fine, and to be honest I have a plan."
"Really?"
"Yeah, so I'll catch up with you later alright?"
"You've got a plan, oh come on tell me."
"Sorry, I can't too risky as it is."
"Oh fine, be a prat. I'll see you later Prongs, and maybe just maybe, I'll dance with Lily, for your sake of course." And with that comment, he earned a very hard slap on the back of the head.
"Of course," James repeated sarcastically.
(Fastforward- 8:15)
Sirius watched dully as couples were dancing happily and merrily to the 'Enchanters,' (the band) all of them wearing masks so he couldn't tell who was who, and he sighed in boredom.
"I'm so bored; maybe I should have stayed with Prongs. Or better yet go see Moony," That was until; three beautiful creatures stepped into the room, (not real animals, the masks) a devilish fox, a jeweled butterfly, and a lovely hawk. He chuckled to himself as he watch the fox glance around, until those eyes landed on him, and she turned to the butterfly who giggled. The hawk took residence at a nearby table, close enough to watch over the fox and butterfly, but enough to tell me 'do not disturb.' Seeing the fox wave to him, before skipping off with her friend, Sirius got up and decided,
"Time for hunting, and this dog's just spied a fox."
(Rewind: 8:13)
Lily watched as her friends rushed towards the Great Hall but waited before following, and smiled to herself with her accomplishment to avoid catching their eyes, or so she thought.
"Where you going Lily?" June asked. The other two stopped and turned around.
"Um, I just have to do something; I'll meet up with you guys later ok?"
"Uh, okay, we'll be looking for you," April assured and dragged the others in with her.
(Fastforward: 8:15)
Lily walked into the girl's bathroom and adjusted herself before taking off the mask April had given her and pulled out the one Zonko had given her.
"Here we go," she thought to herself as she put it on. She could feel herself change and form, and she had to admit, it was a little painful, but all jokes were a little hurtful weren't they? When she felt herself settle she looked into the mirror and gazed into her chocolate eyes. It worked! She looked down and saw her dress changed into dark blue dress robes, her red curls turned into short, slick brown hair and everything else that came with the package of becoming a guy. (now let's not get horny. She's still has her two 'feminine' body part, her boobs just flattened) She shook her head in disbelief but it had worked. She smiled proudly for she had to admit she looked quite handsome. Making sure the mask was tightly secured; she stepped out and made her way down to the Hall.
okay here we go, we start the switching views here. Don't worri I'll tell u who we'r on + when we r
(June- 8: 15)
She watched closely as her sisters found themselves dance partners and began to join in on the fun. She herself was seated at a table admiring the decorations and the lively music. As she continued to watch the dancing she noticed her younger sister look depressed, even under her bright smile.
"Too bad Remus couldn't be here, poor May." As she continued to make mental notes on how to put a restraining order on her younger sister, she noticed a figure walked in, looking somewhat nervous. Although, she had never seen him before, she felt she knew him. Suddenly he was confronted by a young lady, who seemed to asking him something. He shook his head, smiling, and rushed off, leaving the girl disappointed.
"I wonder who that is."
(James- 8:15)
"How are we doing Mr. Potter?" Professor McGonagall asked as she stepped in to see if James had stayed where he was.
"Fine Professor, just fine," James answered weakly, his knuckles already turning pink.
"That's good to know, because you have quite a few more to go, and we have all night," she said before walking away. Something inside her told her, this was somehow wrong, but she couldn't let her affections for her student, not to mention one from her own house, bur her vision of justice.
"He admitted what he has done, and now he must pay the consequences."
(May- 8:25)
"I wish Remus was here," May thought as she danced with her partner. Dancing with someone else felt wrong, although what else could she do? Mope around, no, that wasn't who she was, someone who would mope because they were feeling down. She would occupy herself until Remus got back. Finally the dance ended, and she could hear her partner ask if she would dance with him again, but she declined. As she walked away her sister came bounding up to her.
"So, did you enjoy yourself?"
"Well… to tell the truth no, my mind was somewhere else."
"As unbelievable that sounds, where was your mind during that dance?"
"… With a sick uncle."
(Sirius- 8:25)
"Well I think it's time for me to make an entrance." He walked up to fox and tapped her lightly on the shoulder. Fox twirled around, her eyes twinkling from excitement, as she asked,
"Yes?"
"Well, I couldn't help but noticing, you were quite enjoying yourself tonight."
"Yes, in fact I am."
"Although, the thing is, you're enjoying yourself without me."
"Oh and how is that a problem?"
"It's a problem, because you're not experiencing what fun it is to dance with me."
"And how could an unfortunate girl like me, be able to experience this fun? Are you proposing I should dance with you?"
"Maybe."
"Well, I don't know…"
"Great, let's go!" he hollered pulling her away from her butterfly friend and took his position and led her across the dance floor.
(April- 8:35)
April couldn't believe how well her partner could dance. He was so light footed, and was steady with the music's rhythm. He led her firmly, but gently around the dance floor, making her warm and dizzy. Although a satisfied smile crept on her face as the dance continued and finally came to a finish.
"So, what do you think?"
"I think I'd like to try that again." The boy's eyes shown at her reply, and she giggled. With the dog mask, and the way his eyes were, he looked like a puppy who had just gotten a treat.
"I think tonight's going to be quite a night."
(James- 8:35)
James sighed out of exhaustion, but smiled to himself, taking pride in his night's work… so far. It seemed to him like a century, but what was really twenty minutes. Although, things would probably get going faster if his mind would stop wondering off, thinking if his Lily was dancing in the arms of some other guy.
"Well, nothing's going to get done by sitting and worrying, back to work."
(Lily- 8:40)
As Lily strolled around the Great Hall, she couldn't believe how realistic Zonko's mask was. She had already been asked to dance by six different girls, and yet none of them suspected anything. Although Lily couldn't blame them if they weren't suspicious when they talked to her, for her voice had changed too, and she really did sound like a guy when she rejected them. As she made her way to the punch table, a guy with bear like mask turned to her and laughed,
"Hey pal, enjoying yourself, got any woman threw at you yet?"
"Uh yeah, half a dozen so far."
"Half a dozen, that's great man, although I bet James Potter could do better. The guy can sure wrap the ladies around his finger."
"Although, he's too busy being wrapped up on that Lily Evan's finger," another guy stated, coming to join them.
"Oh, I'll say, can you blame him. Evan's a total babe."
"I know she is like so hot. No wonder Potter's got it bad." Lily felt her cheeks burn as the discussion went further onto her. She didn't really like how they were talking to her, but she couldn't really say anything could she?
"Yeah, she's great. Oh, but I see someone nice, I'll see you guys around," she noted and left them, continuing the conversation.
"Wow, I never saw that coming. This might get interesting, as well as disturbing."
(Remus- 8:40)
The sounds of joy and laughter filled his ears, while his body was filled with pain. The torturing continued as he forced himself to stay put, and endure the suffering. Soon everything went dark, and he went wild. He clawed at the wall, chewing on his arm, tearing off the fur covering every inch of it. Soon, a howl of sadness echoed throughout the house, but didn't reach the ears of the castle.
(May- 8:50)
May sighed as she watched her sister dance with the mysterious man, giggling at the site of the two and took a sip of her punch to calm her nerves.
"Excuse me, would you like to dance?" a calm voice asked from behind. She turned to see a man with a raven mask, holding out his hand to her. May's heart throbbed at the sound of the man's voice and asked,
"Remus is that you?" before she could remember that Remus hadn't come to the ball.
"Remus, you mean Remus Lupin? Hell no. How could you mistake me for that loser?" the voice asked, loosing its calm tone. May couldn't help it, but feel the steam in her rise and she snapped,
"Remus is not a loser; in fact he's twice the man you'll ever be."
"Oh really, how so, I don't think the award for being the biggest weakling, is considered much of an accomplishment."
"He's not a weakling, you are. By bullying him, and judging him, when you don't even know him shows just how weak and pathetic you are. And I wouldn't dance with you even if you were the last boy on earth." And with that she stormed away, but not far enough. The guy grabbed her wrists and yanked at them.
"Ow," May cried, the pressure of his fingers pressing on her skin.
"You're not going anywhere."
"Yes, I am. I'm going away, away from you, far away. And who do you think you are, giving me orders?"
"Wouldn't you like to know?" the voice sneered. A shiver of coldness rushed down May's body as she struggled out of his grasps. He seemed frightening familiar, and it was terrifying May every second to be near him.
"Let go of me," she ordered, feeling scared from the boy's wickedness. When he didn't let go, she struggled more,
"Well, well, well, we aren't as tough as we put on are we?"
"Let me go!" this time tears falling from her eyes, tears of fear. (hehehe, it rhymes)
"You heard her, she said let go." A firm voice demanded as a hand slapped the boy's. May opened her eyes and looked up to see a boy with nice brown hair, and black dress robes, his chocolate eyes glaring through his mask, which seemed rather plain.
"Oh, and what makes you think I'm going to listen to you?"
"You will listen if you know what's good for you," another threatening voice came. May looked behind 'Raven' to see a boy with a lion face, and he marched over, and stood in front of May, in a protecting manner. May felt her heart throb faster as 'Raven' back away from the two guards, and soon disappeared. May let out a deep sigh of relief and turned to her heroes.
"Thanks, I owe you guys big time."
"It was nothing," the plain masked boy answered, while 'Lion' nodded in agreement, but May still felt she should repay them. Then an idea formed into her head as the music started up again.
"Would you guys like to dance?" The two guys looked at her, and then to the dance floor. 'Lion' chuckled, and answered to 'Plain,'
"I'll let you take this one. I've got to go, bye." And before 'Plain' could say a word, May pulled him lightly onto the dance floor. Luckily the dance was too fast for conversation, and it ended rather fast.
"Thanks, I had fun," 'Plain' said, hugging May and leaving her to think.
"Wow, what a night. I can't wait until I tell everyone else."
(June- 8:55)
June shot up from her seat as she watched the guy grab her sister forcefully, making her wince and cry. She was about to come over to give that guy a piece of her mind, when she noticed two young men came to her rescue. On slapped the guy's hand off of hers, a while the other seemed to be threatening him. Soon the guy back off, and left, leaving May alone with the two. June watched closely as the one who had done the threatening chuckled, and left her, and May took the other guy onto the dance floor. June waited until the hero who left came over to take a seat. Once he settled himself, she took a seat next to him, startling him.
"Oi, where did you come from?"
"I wanted to say thanks, for saving my sister. I would have come, but you and that other guy beat me to it," June said bluntly. The guy shrugged and replied,
"I'd do anything for a friend."
"You know my sister?"
"Uh, well, sort of, I've heard a lot about her."
"I see." And with that she left him to his solitude, and once she left he sighed,
"That was close."
Ok here r the names 4 evri 1 in caz u get confusd
1)Lily- Plain cuz of plain mask
2)Guy who rescured May- Lion remember him, he's now officially a main character in my story
3)May- Butterfly
4)April- Fox
5)June-Hawk
6)Sirius- PAdfoot of corz
7)who threatened May can u gez- Raven
(James- 8:55)
James felt his face it a solid object, and suddenly found himself on the floor in an awkward position. He had fallen asleep. He got up and found he was holding a trophy in his hands, which now had newly wet drool ripping on it.
"Oi, you're supposed to make the trophy look better, not worse," a gruff voice called. James turned to see Filtch giving him a cold stare.
"I know Filtch, I know," James' repeated as he went back to polishing the trophy and wiping off the saliva.
(Lily- 9:05)
Lily sighed as she stepped out of the Great Hall. She had just spent the past ten minutes dancing with her best friend, and boy was it… interesting. Maybe it was time to change back, for she felt exhausted with keeping up the appearance of a boy, especially one that seemed to attract thousands of girls, all at one time. She looked around to make sure no one could see, and when certain she pulled at the strings behind her head and…
"Ah," she cried as someone came up behind her and knocked into her.
"Oh sorry," they apologized, as Lily made sure her mask was tight on. When she turned around, she found it was the same guy as before, when she had saved May. (yes Lily knew it was May. Y elz wood she go + help hr)
"Hey," Lily greeted friendly, taking her hand out.
"I know you, you're that guy from before," 'Lion' greeted, shaking the offered hand.
"So why are you out here?" he asked.
"Well, I needed to get away. You know, way to crowded," Lily answered.
"Yeah, I could tell. Hey was that you all those girls were rushing to?"
"Oh, you saw that?"
"Yeah, and I was on the other side of the room."
"Really? So why did you come out here?"
"I needed a breather, too hot."
"Not really, the temperature is perfect. Thanks to that chandelier."
"Oh yeah, that thing must way a ton, must have taken the Professors' a lot of work to get it up there."
"Didn't you hear? This whole thing was done by a student, not the Professors."
"Oh yeah, now I remember, my bad. So all of this was done by a student? That's pretty amazing."
"Yeah, by that guy, what's his face, um, oh I remember, James Potter." At this the boy winced.
"What? You don't like him?"
"No, it's not that, it's just I… I sort of… I guess the word for it is… pity him." This got Lily interested.
"Oh really?"
"Yeah, although I don't pity him for what happened, that's his fault…"
"That wasn't his fault!" Lily snapped. 'Lion' looked at her skeptically, before Lily answered,
"I know Potter, and I know he would never do something like that."
"Then why did he admit doing it?"
"I don't know, but he has his reasons, so shove off." The two stood quietly, before 'Lion' went to the stairs and took a seat.
"Look, I'm sorry about what I said, I didn't mean anything by it, but what I do mean is, think about it, even before he got stripped of everything, he seemed really down."
"Down?"
"You know, unhappy."
"Oh, I see and what have you based this theory on?"
"Well, daily proof and constant evidence."
"And can give examples to this so-called-proof?"
"Well, you've seen him flying around right, on that broom of his?"
"Yeah?"
"Well, why do you think he enjoys it so much?"
"I don't know, maybe he likes to fly?"
"Perhaps or maybe it's what flying could do for him. I mean, imagine if there was some way that you could escape from your problems. Somehow, you could forget all of your worries, and spend your time without a care in the world. Doesn't that sound great?"
"I suppose, yeah."
"Exactly, maybe that's why he enjoys it."
"I've never thought of it that way," Lily admitted, thinking over how much James rant about his broom, and how it was so great to play Qudditch. Being kicked off, must have been hard for him. Seeing the disturbance between them, Lion asked,
"Say, why don't we go back in and find you someone to dance with?"
"Me? What about you?"
"Nah, I can't."
"Can't or won't? There is a difference between the two."
"Can't, I don't really feel up to dancing with anyone right now." Lily laughed heartily, and asked,
"So what's her name?"
"Hm?"
"You know her, the one you really want to dance with?"
"Uh, well. Um, I can't say."
"Oh, and why not?
"Just don't want to."
"Argh, come on. Just tell me, I won't laugh, I promise." 'Lion' thought about it for a minute before asking,
"You won't make any comments when I tell you then?"
"I swear."
"Fine… I want to dance with Evans." Lily's jaw dropped.
(James- 9:15)
James rubbed the soot out of his eyes as he continued to wipe off the grime and dirt off the trophies.
"I wonder what Lily's doing at this exact minute?" James thought as he looked at the clock in wonder when he's punishment would be over, and he'd be free to see everyone.
(Lion- 9:15)
"Evans? You mean, Lily Evans?" 'Plain' asked him. Lion nodded and received an odd look from 'Plain.'
"Why?"
"Well, she just seems really cool, why wouldn't I want to dance with her?"
"Uh, no reason, but you just sort of startled me."
"Really how?" A plan seemed to be forming in 'Plain's head as he smiled and said,
"Because now I know I've got competition."
"Oh really, well I have to warn you, I can be very persuasive."
"So can I and I have to warn you, I've already got ten girls asking me to dance, so Evans shouldn't be too hard."
"If you act like that, you'll never be able to dance with her."
"Really, and why's that?"
"Well, she's not that sort of girl, I mean; she's not that sort of girl who falls for that sort of guy. Have you seen the way she treats Potter?"
"Not this Potter thing again."
"No seriously, she seems to hate him and who can blame her, the way he seems so obnoxious around her is sickening."
"He's not all that bad, and plus she seems to be warming up to him."
"Well, for both our sakes let's hope not. Plus, if she is warming up to an arrogant bloke like that, then she must have a kinder heart than I thought, and believe me, I thought she was a very considerate person already. I mean, the way she lights everyone up when she's happy, the way her tears can break anyone's heart, and the way her short temper can make you laugh, which I guess is weird, but still, she's the most beautiful person I know." Plain looked at him and asked,
"You love her, don't you?"
"Yes… well, I wouldn't say love, but I would definitely say I like, like her." The two sat, before Plain got up.
"Well, then we best get going. Or at least I should."
"Why?"
"Well, I have to go find her. Hopefully she isn't dancing with anyone, and knowing I've got someone like you chasing her as well, I can't help but feel a little nervous. So I'll see you around, and may the best man win," Plain encouraged, placing his hand out. Lion looked at it and smiled, taking it into his.
"Don't worry, I will."
Okay, now I'm mak'n it normal again. No worries, but I'm still say'n the time
Lily left the Great Hall, and walked into the corridors. Once she made sure no one was around, she took off her mask and her appearance changed, her dark blue robes changing into her glittering jade dress that ended like April's, right below the collar bone and encircled all the way around her, and under her shoulder blades, and a sash like material it draped Lily' over shoulders and hung loosely, making it feel like it wasn't even there. Her slick brown slick hair turned red, and its curly locks fell onto her shoulders, she had tied a ribbon in her hair, using it as a head band to keep a few locks out of her face. Unlike the March sisters, she wore no gloves, or choker, but right under neck was a heart shaped pendant that glittered like gold. Making sure she looked okay; she put on her normal lily flower mask and walked back into the Great Hall, taking a deep breath for comfort.
Lion listened with longing as the next song started up, a soft and yet soothing melody. He couldn't take it he had to dance with someone, a special someone. Then, he spotted the most divine creature he had ever seen. She had free curly locks of red, and a lovely dress that matched the color of her shimmering eyes. He walked over but noticed someone had already gotten to her.
"May I have the honor of you being my partner for the next dance?"
"Uh, well, that is to say…," the girl stammered, but Lion came to her rescue.
"I'm sorry mate, but you'll just have to wait your turn. I've already claimed the next dance with her. Isn't that right my lady?" Lion asked her, making Lily blush so deep, she was glad she wore a mask.
"Yes, of course. I'm sorry," she apologized, before taking Lion's hand, and stepping onto the dance floor.
"Thank you," Lily whispered as they took their positions. The dance was a slow waltz so Lily was able to talk with Lion from time to time.
"The pleasure it was all mine, and may I ask for the name of the hostage I have just saved. Lily decided to play a little joke to see his reply and said,
"Lily, my name is Lily."
"Well, I can see that," he said, noting her mask, which was what Lily had hoped for.
They chatted for the rest of the dance, and when it ended, Lion asked if he could dance with her, for the rest of the night, and Lily of course enjoying herself, couldn't help but oblige. Although, as it neared the hour for dinner Lion took her hand and asked,
"Do you mind if we go outside?"
"Um, sure but what for?"
"I just have something else in mind for dinner. That is if you can trust me," he said, looking pleadingly into her eyes. She thought for a moment before answering,
"I trust you." And with that, he led her quietly out the front door and across the courtyard and towards the lake, where they chased each other until Lily collapsed under the willow tree, she and her friends would usually sit. Lion cam over and sat next to her. As he watched her lay back, he couldn't help but take a strand of her hair, and toy with it.
"What are you doing?" Lily asked, laughing.
"Just admiring how your hair shines in the moon light." Lily blushed and got up, dusting her dress off.
"We better get going. We'll miss dinner."
"Didn't I tell you? I've got other plans."
"Other plans, like what?"
"Like this." And he waved his wand and instantly a feast of food appeared before them. Lily looked at it amazed before turning to Lion and asked,
"So what we try first?"
"I'm so hungry," James thought as he cleaned his last trophy for the night. Suddenly, a house elf appeared, with a plate and a goblet.
"Professor Dumbledore has sent Ginger to give Mr. Potter his meal and to tell him that he is to return to his dormitory after he is finished." Then she disappeared. James groaned, but ate the food anyway, looking out the window, noticing two figure sitting by the lake.
The wolf snarled at a chair thinking it could be an intruder and knocked it down, but after shredding it apart. The wolf led a trail of drool as he rushed through the house, finally coming to a brass door. It ramped itself into it, nearly breaking it off its hinges. It tried again, and this time, the old nails came apart and the door fell open. It leapt out to find itself in a tunnel. It raced though the tunnel, desperately trying to find its end. Food! He smelt food, fresh and juicy food. But where was it? He just had to find it. Find it and kill it.
"I must say that was quite a meal," Lily sighed, lying back down. Lion chuckled and waved his wand, their meal disappearing. As Lily closed her eyes, she could feel a cool breeze flow through her hair. But suddenly, that breeze turned warm, and Lily could feel something soft brush against her lips. Lily opened her eyes to find Lion leaning over her, about to kiss her.
"What are you doing," she asked, making him stop and stare at her closely
"Do you trust me?" The question took Lily by surprise.
"What?" He leaned in, closer this time, and whispered in her ear,
"Do you trust me?" Lily closed her eyes, and a low, soft moan escaped from her lips, as she felt his calming breath blow into her ear.
"Yes, I trust you." Soon, Lily could see nothing, except the inner part of Lion's eyes as he pulled up and was about to kiss her, when… SNAP! Lily and Lion shot up when they heard the breaking of a branch some where. They scanned the area, until Lion's eyes seem to spot something in the direction of the old Whomping Willow, although it seemed to be hidden beneath its terrible branches. But as the clouds parted in the sky, the full moon shone above them, revealing the worst thing imaginable, a werewolf. Lily's breath began shallow and short as the werewolf stepped closer to them, revealing itself more and more. Suddenly, Lions brought her to her feet, taking a quick glance at the animal before asking,
"You trust me, right?"
"Huh?"
"You trust me, don't you?"
"Yes." Lily answered, shaking. Lion thought quickly and began dragging her towards her greatest fear, The Dark Forest. Unfortunately, the werewolf was following them and in a state of panic, Lily screamed, running as fast as she had ever run before. As they made their way hastily through the forest the animal was hot on her trail, nearly snapping off her ankles. Although as they wove in and out of the forest, Lily was positive they had lost it. Then it hit her. No literally hit her. Attacking her from the side, it knocked her to the ground. As the creature reared its enormous head, it opened its mouth to show dagger like teeth. , Lily raised her arm under its neck trying to prevent it from biting her neck.
"AH!" Lily could have sworn her scream was heard miles around,
"I'm done for."
"EXPELLIARMUS!"
BLAST! A powerful red light hit the werewolf sending it to fly backwards. Lily could feel strong and yet gentle arms embracing her, protecting her. Lily opened her eyes to see a figure looming over her, his voice sounding comforting,
"Are you alright?"
"Yes," she answered quietly. Then he pushed her, as the creature lurched out at him. He kept shouting the chant over and over hitting it full blast, but it wouldn't give up.
"Go! Run! Get away while you can," he shouted at her
"What about you?"
"I'll be fine. I'll meet you back at the castle. Go, now!" He said, before leading it off, deeper into the forest, as Lily tried returning to the lake. Once, a root got a grasp on the ends of her dress, but her dress ripped apart. Then, Lily felt the ends of her hair tug roughly. She screamed petrified as she tugged at her hair that had gotten caught in a branch. When she got it loose, she kept running until she neared the edge of the forest and stopped, leaning against a tree, catching her breath. After a couple of minutes she got up, and began pacing on the grass, waiting for Lion.
"Lion? Lion!" she screamed into the forest. No answer. Lily thought about entering, and searching for him, but she stopped, what good would it do to go looking for him and end up lost, or worse dead.
"LION!" she tried again, and heard a noise in front of her. She quickly looked up to see the monster flying directly at her. Its claws ready to strike her, its teeth bearing, ready to tear her to shreds. She was crying so hard, the tears, streaming out of her eyes, were making it too painful to keep them open. She crotched and raised her arms, protecting herself when,
"EXPELLIARMUS!" Lily opened her eyes, to see a figure, raising their wand, sending a powerful red blast at the monster, throwing it a few yards away, making it hit itself against a strong oak tree. The animal whimpered, before glancing at them and running back into the woods. Lily felt the person crotch beside her, and help pull her up to her feet.
"Are you okay?" Lion asked, looking directly at her. Instead of words, Lily embraced him and cried,
"Thank god, I thought…and then when… oh thank god you're safe. Thank god."
"Yeah, for a minute I thought I wasn't going to be able to out run it, when I looked back and saw it heading towards you. I thought I wouldn't make it. Thank god you're safe." Lily squeezed him harder and felt him wince. She looked up and saw blood dripping from his side.
"You're hurt!"
"Yeah, but a minor cut, at least it's not a bite, right?" (membr? Ppl only turn in2 werewolves when they're bitten, not scratched)
"But it's still a wound," Lily stated, and set Lion down to sit on a log. She ripped off a long piece of her gown, making Lion gasp.
"You're dress…"
"Oh forget my dress, and lift your robe, we need to bandage that wound." Lion saw he wouldn't be able to persuade her, so he did as he was told and lifted his robe, revealing a good view of his muscular chest, which Lily couldn't help but catch a glance at. As she wrapped it around him, her heart beat faster and faster.
"Calm down Lily." When she finished, she smiled proudly and said,
"There, that should hold you. We better go up to the Hospital Wing though."
"Yeah, I guess you're right." He then took her hand and they made their way back to the castle.
James walked silently back to the Heads' common room, hoping to see Lily, waiting for him, not knowing what would come to him.
"I hope she'll be able to share one last dance."
When Lily and Lion were about to step up the stairs, the clock struck loud and clear, signaling it was close to midnight. Lily smiled it was time to remove their masks. She looked at Lion, who didn't seem as excited as she was. So she tightened her grip on his hand before giggled,
"Well, shall we. I mean it's the rules. We've go to reveal ourselves now." She was about to take off her mask, wanting to se the surprise look on Lion's face when he found out who had just been with, if her didn't already. Instead he stopped her. He had grabbed her hands and lowered them.
"What's wrong?" Lily asked looking at him with worry.
"Did you enjoy yourself tonight? I mean, did you enjoy yourself tonight, with me?" Lily blinked, and smiled
"Yes I did. I had the most wonderful time with you. Despite our little chase back there."
"Well, then that's all I need to know. Do you mind if we don't remove our mask?"
"Well, why don't you?"
"It's just I've love spending time with you, like this. That I just don't want to disappoint you when I take off my mask and reveal myself. And I feel that if you feel the same I way about me, as I feel about you, you'd understand." Surprisingly Lily did understand. She had the most incredible night tonight, so what did it matter, who she spent it with, as long as it was him.
"I do understand, I've had so much fun with you, I don't need to know who you are." Lion smiled brightly, but she added
"Although I would like to know who you are." Lion smiled, and bent down to whisper,
"You will, someday, but not today. Can you wait for that day? Could you possibly wait for a guy you've spent the whole night with, had the greatest time in your life with, who's told you everything about himself, honestly and truthfully and yet you don't even know his name? Could you please wait for me?" Lily smiled and whispered back in his ear,
"I could wait forever for you." As she backed out she could see his dark colored eyes looking into hers, saying,
"Nothing can last forever… but longer than forever." As he bent down, she leaned forward, and they shared the most splendid kiss Lily had ever had, and yet it filled her with both a sense of pleasure and pain, as the clock stroke twelve. When Lily opened her eyes and backed away. He was gone!
Ok so how waz tat? Gr8? I kno, I kno. Well thr u go hope u like it review pleez
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