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"What's that?" Lily asked noticing an envelope slip under the door.

"I don't know," Nerissa picked up the envelope off of her light green carpet and inspected it. "It doesn't look like a practical joke, and it says my name written all fancy lettering. Ms. Nerissa Potter. Should I open it Lils?" Nerissa took a seat next to Lily.

"Why not," Lily replied. Nerissa carefully opened the letter and read. Lily sat behind her reading over her shoulder.

Dearest Nerissa,

I don't know how to put this, but I'm in love with you.

On your birthday eve at 11 meet me at the tree in front of your

house. The big cherry tree. Oh, just so you know, this isn't a

Joke or anything of the sort.

Love,

Sirius

At the bottom of the letter was a compressed rose. "Wow," Nerissa replied "I'm going!"

"What!" Lily asked flabbergasted, "I thought you saw him as a brother."

"Well, that was the certain someone."

"Oh dear.." Lily said, "Even though he's dated almost every girl in the school?"

"Oh, half of that is a load of bull, besides. It's been 7 months since I've had a man, and he hasn't been with anyone in a while as well. It's time to move on."

"If you say so,"

"Oh, now I have to decide what to wear. Hey Lils, will you cover for me from mum in dad, just incase they you know come to check up on me. You can pull off spells and I won't be able too for another hour."

"Of course," Lily said. As Nerissa went into her closet and discussed things to wear Lily's mind wandered slightly. I don't know if Rissa should be doing this. What if he breaks her heart? I don't think it's going to work out, but it's not like I can tell her. Plus what if they do actually date, what am I supposed to do here all alone? Plus what if for some reason Remus goes out the same time those two are out, and Rissa's parents. What am I supposed to do alone with Potter in the house! Oh, I'm just over reacting, I should be happy.

"Lily! What do you think about this outfit?" Nerissa asked holding up a teal tank top with a pair of brown capri's with a cloud on the side.

"It'll look great," Lily said back to reality. The next day all was undisturbed between the girls and the boys. At around 10:30, Lily and Nerissa both said they were retiring for the night.

"OK Lils, you know the drill," Nerissa said. "If my mum and dad come in once, I'm in the bathroom. If they come in a second time, then we're both sound asleep in my bed."

"I know, I know. Rissa, don't worry at all. I've got it covered. Have fun, and don't do anything I wouldn't do."

"Aww, but that's nothing," Nerissa said pouting. Lily gave her a look and Nerissa climbed out her window. Lily watched as her friend ran off. Lily sighed then decided to change in her jimjams just incase the Potters walked in. Once she was changed she went into the bathroom, not even bothering to knock because James and Remus were probably still roaming around the house. Well, she was wrong.

"James!" Lily screamed when she saw James clad only in a towel about to step into the bath.

"Lily?" He yelled turning around, his face turning bright red.

"Sorry," She said blushing and immediately turning out of the room. She ran onto Nerissa's bed turned out the lights and tried sleep to forget what just happened.

"Lily, Lily, wake up!" Was what Lily heard at 3am in the morning.

"Rissa what time is it?"

"Almost 3, but Lily, I had the most amazing time with Sirius."

"Tell me about it," Lily said sitting up.

"Well when I met him, he gave me a rose and a kiss on the cheek. Then he took me to the lake where he had a picnic all set up. Then we had a candle lit picnic, and then you'll never guess, Lils, he gave me this beautiful silver and ruby necklace."

"Rissa, its' just your first date!"

"I know, he is truly a gentlemen"

"Did you snog him?"

"Maybe…"

"Rissa!"

"Oh come on, I haven't snogged anyone in ages, and he was so romantic,"

"Well as long as you two shag ," Lily said lying down.

"Lily! I may be horny but I'm no slut," Nerissa replied putting her pajamas on.

"Just making sure," Lily said.

"You don't have to worry about me. I'm just going to wait until I'm 20, unless I get married before then," Nerissa said getting into bed. "So anything happen while I was out?"

"Well, I saw your brother half naked," Lily said "The most embarrassing thing ever,"

"Well, he doesn't sleep with a shirt on. I thought you'd be used to that,"

"No I mean, a towel was barely covering him,"

"Oh wow, well it must be a sign or something,"

"Like?"

"You two are destined to be together since you stole looking at him naked, or something like that with virtue stolen,"

"What! You've got to be kidding me. The only real way to prove this is with divination, and it's not like Professor O'Hera actually know what she's talking about,"

"Just a thought,"

"Well, it's a thought that wasn't meant to be, just like James and me."

"Whatever you say Lils. I'm going to go to bed now. If you wake up before me, well just let me sleep."

"Alright, goodnight. Oh and Rissa,"

"Yeah?"

"Happy Birthday,"

"Thanks, I almost thought you've forgot,"

"Never," and then within only a few minutes Rissa fell into deep sleep while Lily stayed up for a little bit in thought.