Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. The wonderful JK Rowling does! I wish I did, then I'd be rich! Just kidding! Please don't sue me for writing a fan fic that I really hope you enjoy!
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To the annoyance of Sirius and Marissa, Lily and James stopped every few minutes to kiss on the walk back to Hogwarts. One of these times, Sirius got so annoyed that he conjured a massive snowball and threw it at James. That started a huge snowball fight, Lily and James on one team, Sirius and Marissa on the other. Sirius and Marissa eventually won, but it was by default. Lily and James actually started a snogging session in the middle of the fight.
They finally got back to Hogwarts around dinnertime. As soon as they walked in, the whole hall started clapping and whistling. Lily and James both blushed deep scarlet and continued to the Gryffindor table, heads bent. A few of the guys clapped James on the back, while the girls gave Lily menacing looks.
A few times during dinner, a certain Gryffindor (cough cough, SIRIUS!) clinked his fork on his goblet, causing the rest of the hall to do. When that happened, Lily blushed and James grinned while they shared a quick peck. Then the hall erupted in cheers again and got so noisy that James couldn't even hear himself think.
After a while, Dumbledore stood up and fired a shot out of his wand, causing everyone to jump. "I know we are all very excited about Lily and James finally getting together," Lily blushed even more. Dumbledore continued with a twinkle in his eye. "However that doesn't mean we should interrupt dinner every few moments, Mr. Black," Sirius stood up and saluted Dumbledore. "So it is my humble request that we quiet down just a little." With that said, Dumbledore sat down and the rest of the hall quieted down.
One of the very few who weren't basking in Lily and James' joy was Severus Snape. "How could Lily even consider touching that arrogant jerk?" Snape muttered, bending his fork in half with one hand.
His best friend, Glyndon Wilcox, sighed heavily and plucked the fork out of his hand. "How could you even like a mudblood? You are a disgrace to the Slytherin house," Wilcox asked.
Snape scowled at his friend. "Look at her! She's beautiful, kind, generous, and always able to see the good in everyone," he sighed, "She used to see the good in me until I insulted her. Just to look good, I insulted her. She might be going out with me if I didn't insult her."
Wilcox laughed cruelly. "You go out with her? She would never go out with you! Have you looked in the mirror lately?"
Snape put his head down on the table. "I know," his muffled voice came, "but I still had a chance."
"No you didn't! She was nice to everyone! She hates all of the Slytherins now since we've all called her mudblood at least once." Wilcox rolled his eyes at his friend's dramatic behavior. "Just give it up. She's with James now. And any one with eyes can see that they just go together."
Snape heard these last words and stood up abruptly, causing a great many Slytherins to look at him. Snape turned on his heel and left the great hall. Wilcox just rolled his eyes and continued eating.
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Lily leaned across James to talk to Sirius. "I wish you would've stopped the glass clinking thing! Do you know how embarrassed I was?" Lily hissed.
Sirius laughed. "Oh come on! You know like the attention Lillian." Lily rolled her eyes at Sirius using her full name and turned back to her food.
James slipped his arms around Lily's waist. "You had to admit you liked some of the attention."
Lily leaned her head on his shoulder. "Yeah, but don't tell Sirius." James smiled and nervously kissed the top of her head, not exactly sure what he was allowed to do. In return Lily tilted her head and gave him a small peck on the lips.
"Hem, hem," a voice behind them said. James groaned and turned to see Professor McGonagall standing behind them. "We have seen enough of you two together tonight. Kindly retreat to your separate dorms." Lily nodded and pulled James along with her.
Once they reached the Gryffindor common room, they didn't go to their dorms. Instead they both sat on the couch. James was leaning against the arm of the couch and Lily was propped against his chest, taking his hand in hers and entwining their fingers.
"I know this sounds really silly to say since we haven't even gone out for a full day, but I love you. A lot. I don't know, maybe because we've been friends forever, but I just feel so comfortable with you. Like I was meant to be here," Lily whispered nervously. There was a silence and Lily tilted her head up to James, "Does that sound really stupid?"
James smiled into her hair and sat up, Lily following the same suit. James traced his finger over her cheekbone, moving to her chin, and resting his hand on her lips. He was almost shaking. He looked into her eyes and felt himself melting into them. They were so amazing.
"Do you know how long I've felt the exact same way? I've loved you ever since I first saw you. I feel so comfortable around you like I can tell you all my secrets." James choked out.
He pulled her close to him and she wrapped her arms around his neck. They both sat in that embrace for a while. To them, it was liked the world didn't exist, and it was only them left. Many people came in during the time the sat. Sirius even came up to them and tried talking to them. But they were oblivious to any one else but themselves.
Sirius frowned and continued upstairs. He felt something very strange in the pit of his stomach. Something he's never felt before. Is it guilt? Sirius asked himself. No, I've felt that before. Sirius kept thinking about it, even when he was lying in bed.
"It's jealousy!" Sirius said, sitting up suddenly and hitting his head on the bedpost. "Ow!" Sirius yelped, rubbing his head. Yes I figured it out! Wait, that's not good. Why should I be jealous? James is my best friend! I should be happy for him! Sirius thought shaking his head, dismissing the idea.
Maybe I should be jealous. Lily is taking James away from me.
No she's not! Lily wouldn't do that! We're best buds!
Sirius continued arguing with himself. The feeling wouldn't go away. He tried reading a book. Still there. He tried doing homework. Still there. He tried exercising. Still there. The jealousy wouldn't leave.
"Go away, damnit!" Sirius yelled, punching the wall.
"Whoa Sirius! Pick on someone your own size!" a voice said. Sirius turned to see James leaning against the doorframe.
Sirius glared at him. "Oh, so you finally untangled yourself from Lily."
James cocked his eyebrow. "What's that supposed to mean?"
"I think you know perfectly well what it means," Sirius replied coolly.
"Sirius, are you jealous of Lily and me?" James asked with a small grin on his face. Sirius didn't answer.
"Well, I would snog you. But the thing is I'm not like that. Maybe you should go ask Snape, I'm sure he'd be happy to oblige," James smirked.
Sirius turned on James, his face beat red. "YOU THINK ITS FUNNY? YOU'RE MAKING JOKES ABOUT IT? I'M DEAD SERIOUS ABOUT IT! I DON'T WANT TO BECOME THE THIRD WHEEL! IM YOUR BEST FRIEND! I WAS YOUR BEST FRIEND WAY BEFORE LILY CAME ALONG!" Sirius was breathing heavily, his eyes full of fury.
James took off his glasses and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Sirius, you would never, ever become the third wheel. Your also Lily's best friend. We would never do anything to single you out. I feel awful that you even think that. But, blimey Sirius! You're my best friend!"
Sirius grinned. "I'm not totally convinced but you made me feel better. Thanks mate." Then, of course, they shared a manly hug.