things worth dying

by springleopard

Ever since third year, we've planned to get a flat together. I don't think any of us ever really thought about life after Hogwarts before that. Well - we'd thought about it, of course. But not as something that would happen to us. That June, we finally realized.

16. 16: James

James

When Padfoot spots Lily, things get tense.

I try to salvage the situation. We were doing great a few minutes ago; I try to pretend nothing's changed - encourage him to sit with me, continue the conversation.

"So, Padfoot came up with a brilliant prank just now," I say. I'm hoping the flattery will help. Probably won't hurt, at least. "We're thinking after NEWTs. One last prank to send us off."

Padfoot's expression doesn't change. Drat.

Lily smiles, but she looks a little hesitant. "What is it?"

She's probably worried we'll target the Slytherins. Which… we might. She wouldn't approve of the caterwauling charm idea, I imagine.

I lower my voice before explaining. Don't want any eavesdroppers, that'd ruin the prank. There's no one close except Lily's friend, Marlene, who's glaring daggers at her plate. But you can't be too careful.

When I finish, Moony smiles. "And the best part is, we'll have to learn how to make chocolate."

Padfoot smiles weakly back at him. Ok, victory I guess. I hope Moony makes some headway when they talk later.