Lily Evans's Diary
By Luxx
Summary: A week in the life of Lily Evans…
Disclaimer: Don't own any of the characters except for Jillian Snapson, Maira Marsh and Becca. Nor do I own any of the settings. I am not being paid, and if I am sued turnout will reflect this.
A/N Oh man do I ever feel bad about not updating! I'm sooo sorry guys. I promise not to do it again J To make up for it I think you should all find this chapter nice and interesting. Let's just say, even with werewolves, borrowed homework and devious boyfriend, Lily's life could use a little more upheaval. Aren't I just terrible to the poor girl ;)
Summary: time spent in conversation with Maira Marsh (written and verbal)… too long. Number of nasty rumours spread about self: 1. Number of suspects for starting rumour: 1 (but in retrospect may be rather flimsy suspect. Haven't yet decided) Number of ex-boyfriends named Potter: 1 probably.
11:30 am Great Hall
Rest of morning considered proof that no matter how bad things get, they can get worse, and then when you're down they'll kick you repeatedly in the face. Sat through double potions with Hufflepuff house and listened to lecture concerning Polyjuice potion. Often wish that I had not continued with potions as class has simply ceased to interest me. Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew had both decided to continue as well, but this meant that they sit together and am 3rd wheel sitting in back row next to Maira Marsh which is bad in itself, but have thus far been able to avoid too much contact with she-devil.
Disaster occurred however. Received following note from Marsh:
I know what you did.
Understandably felt instantly guilty but had no idea what for. It is quite odd how that happens actually, someone accuses you of something and then it only brings to light all of the things that they could have seen you doing. Ex.
Using Becca's mango scented shampoo that she keeps obsessive tabs on
Heavy snogging with James Potter in common room
Blaming Marsh for the shampoo incident
Snogging with James Potter behind greenhouse
Sneaking into boys dormitories… to snog James Potter (I think there may be a pattern here)
Of course response to note was as follows:
I didn't do anything
Liar
Am not
Are too
What exactly do you think you saw then?
What do you think I saw?
You're obnoxious, stop writing to me. We'll be getting detention if we're caught.
Oh jeez, because we wouldn't want the perfect Ms Head Girl to be breaking the rules huh Lils?
I haven't broken any rules
So getting Sirius Black to do your homework is perfectly fine then is it? And why is he doing your homework for you anyway? Not having an affair are you? I would understand of course, but wouldn't that just break poor Jamesie's heart?
I hate you. Don't you dare go starting rumours like that!
You know I'm not much for the rumour mill. I wouldn't say anything.
Well good, there's nothing to say.
So why did he do it?
I don't know.
And you would never? You've haven't?
Er, never what? I'm sure if I ask him he would tell me.
That's not what I meant.
Then what the bloody hell do you mean?
I mean Black. Have you ever… you know?
I'm lost. What are you talking about?
Sometimes you're really thick.
Well if you would just come out and say it then maybe I could answer and resume pretending not to know you!
For God's Sake Lily have you ever clocked any field time with Black?
ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT SEX??!!
Yes Lily you daft cow.
Uhg, never!
Never ever?
Never never never never never
Are you serious?
Quite. This conversation is absolutely ridiculous.
There was quite a long pause here before she scribbled down her next response, as as Marsh is disturbed at best of times, response was of course…
Have you ever thought about it?
NO
Which is perhaps a teeny white lie
Liar
Oh Merlin, here we go again eh?
Come on Lily, you can tell me. I mean really, If James wasn't his best friend?
Luckily class ended before I could send off a response.
11:45 am
Gaaah! Was Marsh AGAIN! Dropping her book bag down next to self on table and saying she needs to speak with me.
12:00 pm
Oh God! Oh God! Oh God!
12:01 pm
Oh God!
12:02 pm
Am horrid slut-girl! Whole school is whispering! How did I not notice the whispering before! Marsh had finally gave away the reason for her nasty questioning of this morning's potions class. She had heard a rumour!
Apparently the story going around Hogwarts is that Black and self are having an affair!
And to make matters worse, James Potter is right now in Professor Dumbledore's office being told off and given punishment. Marsh tells me that she had heard whispers about it before of course, but figured it was all just one big lie. She had been walking down the hall with James Potter just after I had left to go to the restroom after Transfiguration this morning and when they passed by a group of 3rd years snickering about something the whole sordid story came out about how Sirius and I were caught shagging like bunnies in Moaning Myrtle's restroom. To make matters worse, James was so furious that he hexed all of their mouths closed and they had to go to the infirmary just as McGonagall was walking by.
Am shocked!
Am disgusted!
Who would do this to me? Who would do this to Black? EVERYONE loves Black! They must have known that this would cause trouble. And have not seen Becca or Remus Lupin or Peter Pettigrew
12:05
But oh for fuck's sake Black is coming right towards me now!
Should run. Hide. Stay here and act natural?
Oh Merlin, what would seem the least suspicious to the large audience of Hogwarts students staring at us with wide eyes as he takes his seat across from me and gives a friendly smile.
I could kill him right now I really could. Of all the times to decide to stop being all cranky and rude…
Does he not know what people are saying? Does he care?
Oh God, maybe he's the one whose made it all up?
Can't breathe, Can't breathe.
The end for today folks! Hope it was worth the wait and that you guys haven't lost faith in me. The next chapter should come up soon. I was having a hard time with where to go after chapter 2 and chapter 3 was really just filler. I've decided already on a course of action however for chapter 5 so as soon as I get time to write, it'll be up.
Thanks for reading!
Please review!
And as for my previous reviewers:
Teenbibliophile: Well thanks for the compliments, and as far as the whole perfect Lily thing, I think we've moved about as far away from that as possible about now huh? Just you wait, Lily's life is not heading towards flowers and puppies. Hope you liked this one J
Mutantjedibauer & Miss Lippy: Glad to know you're finding it funny. I aim to amuse J Sorry the update took so long, hope you guys enjoy this one.
Tanya J Potter: Sorry it's taken so long. Please forgive me.
Sweet 16 Movie Buff: As always, thanks for your comments. I'm glad you're thinking it's realistic. I of all people know how annoying the peek-over-the-shoulder types are. And concerning Sirius, well I thought it was the sort of thing he would do. Laugh at the girl to her face, but underneath he's the big softie giving her his essay. Or maybe he's feeling guilty about something and overcompensating? Hmmm. Hope you like this chapter