Chapter 6: Meeting
Amber, Charlotte, Lucas, Kyle and Jenn were all sitting at a table in library talking quietly and studying. James and Brad walked over and plopped down in two empty seats at the table.
"Hey guys," whispered James and Brad in unison.
Everyone said hey back.
"Let's all go to my common room so we can actually talk" said James
They followed James up to the Founders Quarters. Godric looked at James and smiled.
"Password, sir?"
"HoneyDukes"
"Go on in"
"Thanks Godric" As they walked in James said, "You guys can come here whenever you want, you know the password, I've already told everyone else, so if you need to study or just want to hang out, your more than welcome."
"James, tell them about the letter from Ron," said Brad
"Oh yeah, are you guys all going to Marco's wedding?" Everyone nodded
"Well my Uncle Ron and Aunt Hermione are going to take us to Hogsmeade around noon on Sunday to get sweets and stuff. And then we'll meet up with our families around 4 pm. They also said you guys can bring friends or dates. Sound good to everyone?"
"It sounds like fun" said Amber and everyone else nodded again
"So who's all going and what friends or date will you bring so I can tell my Uncle how many people to expect?" asked James. He made a list as everyone told him who they were bringing.
James-Manny
Brad-Tianna (7th year Gryffindor)
Amber-Kyle
Charlotte-Renee and Ellen
Derek-Violet
Brett-Molly and Henry
Lucas-Jenn
Darrah
"So about 17 people, ok, I'll go OWL Uncle Ron with this info later today"
"Whet should we wear!" exclaimed Amber
"I think there are some dresses and dress robes in the Gryffindor guest dorm, let's go check it out" said James
When they opened the two wardrobes in the guest dorm, the wardrobes expanded to expose two long racks of dresses and dress robes. They heard the portrait hole open and a minute later their 4th and 5th year friends appeared.
"Well since we're all here, pick out what you want to wear and then take it to your room so you don't forget it. I'll go find Manny," said James as he left the room.
Manny was in her room doing her homework. She had put her long black hair into a braid. James stood in the doorway and watched her studying very hard. She looked up and saw him in the doorway.
"Hey, come on in" James walked in and sat next to here on the bed.
"Manny, would you like to go to a wedding with me this weekend?"
"Who's wedding?"
"Marco Longbottom's wedding."
"Sure, sounds good."
"Do you have a dress to wear?"
"I think I have a green dress but I'd have to try it on to make sure it still fits"
"Ok, go on, I'll wait"
"You want me to try it on now?"
"Yeah, I want to see it, please?"
"Sure, be right back" Manny went to change in the next room. A few minutes later she came back with her dress on. It was an emerald green dress that tied around her neck. It looked to be made of silk and was knee length. James also noticed the v-neck it had.
"Wow, you look beautiful" James said trying not to stare.
"You like it?" she spun around, the bottom of her dress twirling with her.
James walked over to her and put his arms around her waist. "I like it a lot." He grinned evilly and leaned in to kiss her. What was just going to be a beck turned into a deep, passionate kiss when Manny slid her arms around his neck and kissed him back. She felt his tongue run along her lips so she opened he mouth a little. His tongue touched hers almost shyly at first and then bolder until their tongues were battling. They heard a knock on the door and they quickly pulled apart.
"Come in," said Manny a little out of breath. When Brad came in Manny and James sighed in relief.
"It's very nice to see you too?" asked Brad smiling
"We're just glad it's you since so far you are the only one that knows about us right now" said James
"When are you going to tell people?"
"I guess at the wedding"
"Is that what you're going to wear to the wedding?" asked Brad
"Yeah"
Brad pats James on the shoulder and said, "Lucky guy" Manny laughed at this
"No offense Brad but what do you want, James and I were having fun" she grinned at Brad and then at James.
"Oh.Well, Professor Potter wants to see you both"
"My dad wants to see both of us? Why?"
"Don't know mate, he just asked to see you both"
Manny changed back into her school uniform and then she and James headed down to the DADA room. Harry was sitting on the edge of his desk.
"Hey James, Manny"
"Hey dad, what do you want?"
"Well last years DADA teacher said you two were the best in the class so I wanted to see if you both wanted to sometimes help teach on your periods off."
"That sounds cool, what do you think Manny?"
"Sounds great"
"Good, we'll work out what days you'd like to help later but it's dinnertime now so go on down to eat."
"Ok, bye dad"
"Bye Professor Potter"
When they walked out Manny said, "I thought he figured out we are dating"
"Me too, I think he likes you, which will help when we tell him"
"I like him too, you're dad's pretty cool."
"Well, I got to go upstairs and get the ready for the prefect meeting tonight, see you down at dinner later?" asked James
"Yeah" Manny gave him a quick kiss and walked off towards the Great Hall.
At dinner everyone was chatting about their day and such. James came down and ate a quick dinner so he could go back up and get things ready for the meeting. Manny saw him get up and leave and followed him. She didn't catch up with him until they were in their living room.
"Need any help?" asked Manny from right behind James
"Yeah, I need to put the notes in order. What should we address first?"
"Well, I think we should hand out the patrolling schedules first, and then talk about home coming and last talk about Hogsmeade trips."
"Sounds good" James shuffled his notes to be in that order
"What time is it?"
"6:45 so people should be arriving any minute now"
Sure enough they heard people outside the portrait. By about 6:55 all 24 prefects were there.
"Welcome to the first monthly prefect meeting, I'm James Potter, Head Boy and Manny Malfoy, Head Girl is now passing out your patrolling schedules. As you look at your schedules you will see that each person patrols about 3 times a week with a different partner each time. Any questions? Ok, Manny, you want to talk now?"
"Sure, as James said I'm Manny Malfoy, Head Girl. Next on our agenda is home coming. The activities for the rest of the week are as follows: Tuesday- Crazy Hair day, Wednesday- Casual Dress Day, Thursday- Pajama Day, Friday Hat Day and Saturday is the homecoming dance which we are going to plan so who has any ideas for it?" Amber raised her hand.
"Yes Amber?"
"We should play muggle music and serve punch"
"Ok, you and someone else take care of the music and drinks, who wants to help her?" A 7th year Ravenclaw raised their hand.
"Ok, Natalie and Amber will be in charge of music and drinks. How about decorations? I need about 6 people."
The decorations were going to be done by all six 5th years.
"Ok, James?"
"Thank you Manny, and last we would like to discuss which weekends we want the Hogsmeade trips to be, the 1st and 3rd weekends of the month or the 2nd and 4th weekends. Let's vote, all in favor of the 1st and 3rd weekends of every month raise your hands"
Over half of the group raised their hands.
"Ok, 1st and 3rd weekends it is. Well, I guess this meeting is over. Oh and by the way, everything for the dance needs to be done by 5:00 pm on Saturday. See you all then"
With that everyone but James and Manny left.
"That wasn't as bad as I thought it would be" said James as he sat on the couch. Manny sat down next to him and put her head on his shoulder
"No, it went pretty well" They sat in silence for a few minutes but then James spoke again
"I had forgotten about the dance. Would you possibly want to go with me?"
"I'd love to; I have nothing to wear though."
"What about the dress you're wearing to the wedding?"
"I can't wear the same dress two days in a row!"
James chuckled "Well, there are some dresses in the Gryffindor guest dorm, wear on of those"
"Ok, I'll get one later. I'm tired; I'll see you in the morning ok?"
"Yeah, good night" James kissed her on the cheek and the headed to bed too.
A/N: I'm so sorry it's been so long, I have been ridiculously busy and I've been kind of not in the mood to write but don't worry, I shall write again soon. Hope to have the next chapter up by Tuesday.