Hey, everyone! Happy New Year's Eve! I hope you enjoy the new year as much as Remus loves chocolate. Now, let the chapter commence.
But before I do, I need to say a few things. This chapter is rated PG12. The closest rating is T, which is why it is displayed as such. This chapter has a section that some readers may find depressing and/or frightening. Of course, I'll warn you just before it comes up. As, I said, only a few people may feel that way. All it is, is a backstory for a character who has experienced great pain.
On that somewhat miserable note, let the fanfiction commence. This is your fanfiction captain, preparing for amazing fanfiction, over.
:)
LILY'S PoV
"Lily the liar! Oh, wait, wasn't it James the liar?!"
I wondered what that was about. Of course, it was revealed later on.
But for now I was clueless, so please don't judge me.
"Oy, move along you good-for-nothing third year! And don't talk to the Head Girl like that."
"Ooooohhhh, and I suppose your hubby James has been dumped. I would dump a lying rascal like that, right, Bill?"
Ok, ok he didn't say rascal, but a nasty word I will NOT repeat.
As I continued to stride towards Dumbledore's office (for the monthly Head Girl and Boy meeting) comments similar that one showered me with shock mixed with concern. I turned the corner and, ahhhh, there was no one in sight. Bliss! Finally I could get on with conjuring up exciting announcements for the feast later on. On the subject of the feast, what later happened was a complete surprise.
I ended up passing the Great Hall and peeked inside. It was set up for the feast and looked lovely. What a good job they had done of it! I found myself thinking, "Well, I am a bit early. Maybe I should just, you know, check everything is alright..."
My mouth watered as I passed piles and piles of delicious-looking pies and tarts. I'm sure no one would notice if I tasted one. Or two. Or maybe 12 crammed into my bag for later, with the girls. Perhaps one for the journey... And before I knew it, the stack of mini double-chocolate and caramel pies had magically disappeared!
On my way to the exit, I saw a solitary treacle tart. James' favourite.
I hadn't visited James in ages.
Screw the meeting, I had to see him!
"Looking for James?" asked Madame Pomfrey knowingly.
"Yes," I sighed.
The engaged nurse replied, "Well, I'm afraid he is in a separate ward. A private ward. Nobody can go in."
"Oh, no! Has his leg got worse?"
"His leg...? His leg is fine. We're extremely worried about him," her voice lowered. "He's had some problems and is taking a turn for the worse. Nurse Olivia has been taking special care of him and she tells us he's lucky to be alive. Isn't that right, Liv?"
A young girl leaned down on the counter, giving me a good look down her see-through shirt. "Yeeees, he hardly gets any *giggle* sleep around here," she winked VERY suggestively.
"Oh, ok, I'm leaving."
As I turned around, James' weak voice whispered, "Olivia?" It sent chills down my spine.
"That's right, babe, say my name," she muttered on her way over. "Bye, Lily!"
"Lily?" James repeated, perking up at the sound of my name.
"No, silly billy, it's Olivia!"
"Oh."
"Emmeline! What a nice surprise!"
"Don't act nice with me, bi-"
"Move ALONG, 4th years," I boomed to cover Vance's slip up.
"You're just fu-"
"ALONG!"
"-g perfect."
"My, thank you!"
"Keep your sh-"
"Keep it down, 1st years, the Hospital Wing is here!" I exclaimed, speedily.
"-ty comments to yourself."
"So, what's new with you?" I enquired.
"James lied, James lied, and, let's see, James lied."
"About what?"
"EVERYTHING. He's not getting better-"
"He's getting worse. Yes, Vance I knew that!"
"Aaaaand he's dating me!"
"Yes- Wait WHAT?!"
"Well, I hope he is after the amount of times he's hooked up with me."
"How?"
"Private ward. Olivia's so young you just say a sexy man is looking for a fun night and, boom, she's gone. Then you can have all the fun you want!"
Oh, that sneaking little-
"Jamie? Coming babes! Toodle-oo Lils!"
No, she didn't! I was FUMING. Time to dish with the girls, see ya!
To Lily,
This is sooo weird writing to someone who doesn't know who I am. Urg! I'm so awkward!
I know, right?! I was TERRIFIED but I think it's okay now. After all, you seem like a nice guy.
Not just a nice guy. A very attractive nice guy! *Wink wink*
Oh. My. Godric. You remind me so much of Sirius Black. You heard of him?
Once or twice... So, did you go to the ball?
Ball? What ball? I never got an invite to a ball! When was there a ball?
Never, I thought it would make good conversation.
You scared me! Soo, why are you up?
What do you mean?
It's 3.17 am. Something must be bothering you.
Oh, nothing. Why are YOU up?
The guy I love is dating someone else.
Uh. Hate it when that happens! But, to be honest, I don't date much. Too busy studying, plus I have my heart on someone who hates me. :(
:( Sounds like you have it bad.
100% agree with the studying thing. The library is my second dorm room! I wonder if I've seen you there. Most people there are Ravenclaws.
*Gasp* How house-ist of you! But, no, I'm not a Ravenclaw. I'm a good, old Gryffindor!
Hm, a Griffin, huh? Only seen a few. 1 or 2.
Then I could be either! Chances are we're besties, or something.
Hey, Marlene!
Nope, not Marls. Glad she's your best friend, after the whole thing in Charms.
That- That was nothing!
AND stealing her chocolates
Hey! No one knows that!
Hmm, suuuuure.
And the whole coming out thing
I'm surprised you know that. She only told me.
Well, Marls and I are like siblings.
So, you're close?
Very. She used to stay at mine every holiday.
Why not at her house?
Her's is kinda falling apart
That old, huh?
(This is your warning)
Not really. It's her family. They think she's some kind of traitor, really. They used to beat her. Didn't trust anyone. She slept rough. I found her and let her stay in my room.
Why not a spare?
She was too scared to sleep alone. She was in a spare but I heard her crying and screaming. Took her ages to trust me but she opened up eventually.
Wow, how long did it take? What happened?
Took a few months. She slept in my bed and I slept next to her. It was a king-sized to there was plenty of room. She would randomly break down and cry in her sleep. I had to hug her and whisper that I was there for her and that everything was okay. Mum thought we were dating and refused to let us share a bed until I explained it to her.
She acted like a mum to Marls. Poor Marls had such a bad experience in the past that she ran to me to get away from mum. I took her upstairs to our bedroom and told her over and over again that nothing was going to happen.
At the beginning, she was so suicidal I wouldn't let her leave my sight. Whenever she had a shower, or got dressed, I would stand outside with the door slightly open. She couldn't use knives or scissors without trying to harm herself.
In some ways, I acted like a mum to her. I had to buy everything she has because she didn't come with anything but the clothes she was wearing. large crowds freaked her out so she would always cry. We didn't know until we came home and saw tears streaming down her cheeks.
A while later, I found out Sirius was going through the same thing.
Wow. You're a nice person. I can't believe ANYONE would have to go through all that.
Oh, and when I met her, she had dried blood all over her face and was covered in scars. She was scared of everyone but me. If we were going out, I had to be with her and she always clung onto me. And never let go.
I'm getting emotional just thinking about it. So you had to deal with her and Sirius?
Yup, sometimes they went back in that state and they had to call for me. I remember one night Marlene turned up crying and clutching a knife. I prised it out her hand to stop her from doing the obvious.
Once, she tried to throw herself off the astronomy tower. Fortunately, I discovered her just in time. Because of this, I had to go to Dumbledore to get a month off school, so we could go home and sort it out.
We went back to sharing a bed so I could calm her down and keep an eye on her.
4.47 am and I'm crying so loud I woke Marls. I just hugged her so hard and told her I'm glad she's here.
She looked at me like I was crazy
She tends to do that a lot
Yup, Marls the, err
Mad? Too strong.
Muddy? She's a human, not a pig in mud.
Matchmaker? No, that would be you, Lils.
Whaaaa- I don't know what you're talking about!
Who got Ali and Frank together?
Me, so?
Who's currently trying to find someone for Marlene because you love her and glad she's here?
Me, but I legit just told you so that doesn't count.
Li-ly the maaaaatch-maker!
Fine, whatever. Don't like you so much now.
But- But Lily! You can't say that!
Say sad stuff about Sirius and we'll see
Okay, want to know about how he was half way casting the Avada Kedavra curse on himself when I stole his wand and hugged him to keep him alive?
Not really. So did you share a bed too?
Of course. It was weird hugging him but I did it all the same. He was shorter than me so I positioned him on my chest and rested my chin on the top of his head. I stroked his hair and persuaded him he was safe here.
Oh my. 1 minute, I'm just going to hug Sirius and tell him I'm happy he's alive.
(Warning over)
Okay, so how did it go?
Lily?
Lily?
Yeah, I'm back now. It went well.
Okay!
Look, I'm pretty tired now, tomorrow?
Yeah, sure, tomorrow. Just wish someone would be here for me.
Hey! I'm here, you very attractive, nice guy
Night, Lily
Night
Hey, guys! Happy New Year! Shout out to mah bestie Soha, who FINALLY read this!
Also, guys, I'm thinking of starting a YouTube channel called BubblyBae Behind The Scenes
You'll watch it, right?!
You know what's funny? I know FOR A FACT that almost 2,000 people have read this, yet only Madi (occasionally some James Birdsong dude) reviews it, lolz.
Well, anyways, don't want to rant forever (just kidding! I love to!)
Soap xx
