Flavor of the Week

Author's Note: Alright, I don't really have anything to say here, so I'll just leave you to your reading. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter. I am not J.K. Rowling. Therefore, according to my brilliant deductions, I did not write Harry Potter or any of its characters.

Chapter Three: Suggestions

Lily allowed her mind to wander through Herbology, Transfiguration, and even Defense Against the Dark Arts class. It probably was not the best idea, but she was just too excited. She could not wait to tell Grace and Jackie that Alexander Whitney had asked her out. She knew that they would die of excitement. She was sure she would too, if she didn't tell them soon. Lily stared across the room until she finally caught Grace's attention. James eyed Lily curiously, but she did not care. She mouthed to Grace, "I have to tell you something."

"Miss Evans," Professor Live snapped. "Care to share with the rest of the class?" He sneered.

"No, Professor," she replied softly.

"Then I suggest you shut your mouth and wipe that ridiculous grin off of you face so I can continue with my lesson. And five points from Gryffindor for your inattentiveness. And you, Mr. Potter, detention. See me after class."

James, who had been still staring at Lily, looked to his teacher incredulously, his mouth hanging open. Lily almost laughed, but she thought better of it. First, Alexander asks her out, then Potter gets in trouble. The day just could not get better.

"And Miss Evans, it would be for your own benefit if you refrained from daydreaming and talking in my class instead of paying attention, for all of this material will be on the final exam. That goes for all of you!" The whole class stopped whispering, quickly opened their books, and began taking notes. "As I was saying…the Reflection spell is used…"

As much as Lily tried to concentrate during the remainder of the class, she could not stop thinking about going to Hogsmeade with Alexander.

When James walked out of the classroom, Sirius and Remus were waiting for him. "This sucks," he mumbled.

"I know! How can he just give you a detention? You didn't even do anything!" Sirius was enraged, more so that even James, who was more depressed than angry, was.

Remus asked, "Did you at least talk to him?"

"Yeah, but without much luck."

"I can hex him if you want, Prongs," offered Sirius, suddenly very excited.

"He is a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. You don't think he knows how to protect himself from any hex you might try on him?" Remus always was the practical one.

A little downtrodden, Sirius murmured, "Good point. But I still don't like him. There's a reason why his name spells 'evil' backwards. That detention was totally uncalled for."

"Maybe he found that Hippogriff that you and James put in his closet."

"Could be. What do you think, James?" Sirius turned to James, who was a bit preoccupied in his own thoughts. "James?"

"Huh? This sucks," said

"Yeah, you said that already. And I already said 'I agree'," said a confused Sirius. Remus nodded.

"No, not the detention. Whitney's asked Lily to Hogsmeade!" cried James.

"How do you know? Maybe he hasn't, and you are just imagining things," supplied Sirius.

"He has. I saw Lily with him before Herbology. Sorry, mate." Remus patted his friend on the back.

"It's okay. Let's just forget about it."

"Come on, Pete's saving us seats."

All through dinner, Lily stole glances at Alexander, and James stole glances at Lily. He could not understand why Lily would not give him even the smallest chance. No, instead she had to go out with Alexander Whitney. The Marauders hated him down to the core. Not just because he was their competition on the Quidditch field and on the dating scene, but because he was asshole, in the nicest way to put it. James couldn't see what Lily saw in him. Before he knew it, Lily was walking out of the Great Hall with her friends. Alexander soon followed.

Lily recounted how Alexander had asked her to Grace, Jackie, and Sara. "And he carried my books…"

"What a gentleman!"

"And then he asked if I had any plans. I almost…." She stopped speaking when she heard her name being called.

"Lily! Lily!"

"It's Alexander!" cried Sara. Lily's face broke out into a big grin. She turned around just as he was coming to a stop.

"Lily, I'm glad I caught up with you. Could I have a word, please?" He was a little out of breath, but not one piece hair was astray.

"Sure, of course."

"Uh…alone, if possible" He glanced at Sara, Jackie, and Grace.

Sara giggled when he looked at her, and Grace twirled a curl around her finger. "Oh don't let us bother you. We are just waiting for Lily."

"Yeah, please, take your time." Lily looked to Jackie, who quickly understood and began to usher Sara and Grace towards the Gryffindor Tower. "Hey, what about Lily?"

"She's a big girl. We'll catch up with you later, Lil," called Jackie.

Lily smiled gratefully at her friend. She turned back to Alexander. "Sorry."

"Oh, it's okay. So, um, Lily, I can't wait for Saturday."

"Neither can I. Only one more day," she said a little awkwardly.

"I just wanted to make sure we were still on for Saturday."

"Of course!"

"Great!" He turned to leave but then stopped in mid-step. "Actually, one more thing. We need to pick a place to meet. Do you have any suggestions?"

Lily thought a second and then replied, "I guess the best place would be the entrance to the Great Hall."

"Sounds good. I'll see you then." He quickly kissed her cheek and headed down a corridor. With her hand where his lips had touched her face, Lily also left, almost skipping, for her dormitory. Unbeknownst to her, two boys watched from a corner as she walked off.

"He kissed her! He kissed her! I'll kill him." James was beside himself as he peered around the wall at the spot where the two had just been conversing.

"You're overreacting, James!" reasoned Sirius. "It was just a friendly peck on the cheek!"

"Friendly? Doesn't matter! I'll kill him."

"Yeah, completely friendly…like this…" Sirius grabbed James's face and pulled it towards his own puckered lips.

"Sirius! What the hell are you doing! Have you gone bloody mad!" Wide eyed, James jerked away from his friend."

Someone chuckled behind them. "You know, if someone were to stumble upon the two of you in your cozy, little corner, they might think that you were involved in some kind of strangely intimate activities. Imagine if it were a first year! They would be scarred for life," grinned Remus who stood tall above his crouching friends.

"Hey, we are just two friends exchanging a friendly gesture," said Sirius, enunciating a certain word for James.

"Really, I'd rather not know."

"Get off of me!" James managed to escape from Sirius's friendly hold, and he stood up, unconsciously running his hand through his hair. He groaned, "What am I going to do about Lily?"

"James, I suggest you just be yourself. Show her what you are really like, and she will come around," said Remus rationally.

"Well, do you know what I suggest?" Sirius exclaimed, while his friends exchanged weary glances. "I suggest we go to the common room, and sneak into the girls' dormitory through the window. You, James, will whisk Lily away and show her what you have to offer, while I stay in the dormitory and distract the other lovely ladies with my uncommonly charming charm," Sirius finished thoughtfully, grinning to himself. "I think I would very much enjoy that." After seeing the looks Remus and James were giving him though, he quickly added, "Or we can go with Remus's idea. Whatever. It was just a suggestion!"

Hey, guys! I forgot to thank taniita (I did change the story, like Lily's friends are different. And I have played with the rest of the chapters too), Dream Phantom, and Catherine-Anna. I was so excited to get your reviews. Thank you! And for everyone else, I am awaiting yours too! Any questions, comments, concerns...all are welcome. Anyways, I love you guys just for reading my story.