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A/N: My second attempt at writing something. It's an actual story, instead of a simple poem. I've never done this before, so I'd love to get reviews on what you think. And please, if you don't like it, tell me why, don't just say "it stinks" or something like that
The Great Hall of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was as it always was on Monday morning before classes. Gradually filling up with half awake students muttering a sleepy "Hello" to their friends before promptly dropping their heads onto the table, attempting to catch a few more minutes of rest before the long school day. Meanwhile, the morning students we all love to hate chattering loudly, wide-awake, oblivious to the slight glares sent their way by the normal students not quite awake yet. The Hall was filled with more chattering then usual on the account of the Halloween Ball being that night. Everyone was talking excitedly about what they'd wear, who they're going with and all the normal things teenagers talked about. Well, as normal as teenage witches can get. All in all, everyone seemed happy and eager to get the school day with.
Everyone except James Potter.
James Potter was staring at Lily Evans…..again. Resting his head slightly in his hand, he seemed to be transfixed with the sight of her, not noticing the slightly disgusted stares of all of his friends. Well, almost all of them. Sirius and Remus couldn't help but be slightly disturbed, yet amused of their best friend's obsession of the red headed prefect, while Peter was, as usual, stuffing his face with food, only stopping every once in a while to give James a hero-worshipping stare.
Finally, Sirius gave a disgusted sigh and reached out to tug on the love struck teen's arm, causing his head to drop on the table with a bang.
"Ow!" James shouted, rubbing his jaw. "That hurt!"
"Serves you right," replied Remus between boughts of laughter, Sirius having fallen to the floor, holding his sides while laughing. "You were staring so hard at Evans, I was afraid you'd forgotten how to breath!"
"You've….still….got….some…drool….on….the…side…of….your….mouth!" said Sirius between laughs.
"Sod off!" James huffed, subtly bringing his hand to wipe his cheek. "I do not!"
This didn't escape the notice of his friends, sending them into another fit of laughter as James shook his head.
"I just don't get it! I've done everything I can to get her to see I've changed, but she still hates me!" he said, exasperated. "I've even tried to cut back on messing with Snivellus, but even that doesn't seem to please her."
"Don't worry, mate" Sirius said, finally calming down. "I'm sure you'll win her over some time….and if not , there are plenty of worms in a tree!" he said cheerfully, seemingly happy with having said something smart until noticing the incredulous looks on they other boys' faces.
"Er……don't you mean 'There are plenty of fish in the sea'?" Remus finally said.
"Whatever, all muggle sayings are the same anyway." Sirius replied, waving it off. "All I'm saying, is that James shouldn't waste his last year chasing after some girl who won't even have him!"
Sighing, James tiredly said, "But I don't want any other girl! I've been over the moons about Evans ever since 5th year!"
"Oh, move on man!" jumped in Sirius.
"Oh, shut up-" started James, before being interrupted by Remus.
"I'm sure she'll come around eventually." Remus quickly said. "The Halloween Dance is tonight. Maybe you'll have some time to win her over. Did you ask her?"
"Of course he did!" exclaimed Sirius before James could reply. "Got shot down, he did! She didn't even let him finish asking before making herself quite clear on the matter!"
"Will you shut the bloody hell up!" growled James. Sirius opened his mouth to reply, only to be interrupted by Professor Dumbledore standing up and calling for attention.
"As you all know," he began after the students quickly stopped talking "Tonight is Hogwarts annual Halloween Ball, which I'm sure is going to thrill you all."
As if just being reminded of this, the hall 's mutterings gained volume again as students talked eagerly about that night.
Holding up a hand Dumbledore continued, "And to make sure it will be even more exciting, the staff and I have decided try something new. Which is why tonight, Hogwarts will be hosting the first singing competition to ever be held at Hogwarts!"
Immediately the hall was filled with excited chattering, causing Professor Dumbledore to once again call for silence.
"Yes, it's sure to be an exciting experience for us all. Go now to your classes, and if you are going to enter, be sure to think hard about what to sing." he finished. "Without further adieu, I leave you with these last words." Sitting down, he said "Twittles, wadderpuff, and fink!"
"Well," Sirius said as the students began, once again, to talk about the upcoming night. "That should be interesting."
Remus began to reply when James started to grin as if Christmas had come early.
"This is great!" he shouted, causing some looks to come his way, including startled stares directed to him by his friends.
"I have a great plan to get to Lily!" continued James, hitting his fist on the table triumphantly. "And you guys are going to help me!"
"We are-oof!" replied Sirius as Remus kicked him under the table.
"Of course we are" he said, giving a pointed stare at Sirius. "Right?"
"Yeah……right" Sirius said tiredly, getting up to follow James and Remus out of the hall.
Peter just sat there for a few moments before looking up, startled.
"Did I miss something?" he asked himself, a piece of egg sticking out of his mouth, before promptly forgetting all about it as a new plate of sausages appeared on the table in front of him.
A/N: Again, I love the reviews. I've already finished this story, I just need to post it, so be patient!