AN: I am so sorry for updating so late but I've been caught in a whirlind of crap for a while now...And I had written this chapter out by hand but never got around to typing it. Tell me what you think!

"And Potter catches the snitch ending this rather brutal match, giving Griffyndor a victory of 320 to 160 against a very disappointed Slytherin house," commented Kingsley Shacklebolt in his deep and booming voice. However, disappointed was far from describing the barely reigned fury of the Slytherin team.

The scarlet-clad players and supporters merged into a mass around James Potter to congratulate him.

"James! Congratulations! You were even more amazing than usual!"

James Potter turned around to find, to his surprise, nor Lily, nor one of his numerous habitual admirers, nor even Sirius but an ecstatic Mary McDonald beaming up at him. He gave her a huge warm hug and yelled, "TEAM! Showers ! So we can let our fans set up a raging party in the Common Room!" He added a pointed look towards Sirius who grinned back.

As James exited the locker showers he found only Mary in the locker room.

"There's my brilliant chaser," he grinned.

"There's my wonderful and amazing captain," Mary replied.

"Wanna go catch the party?"

"Sure, they'll be waiting for you."

"Then by all means let us not keep my outrageously numerous fans waiting!"

They both laughed and joked and complimented each other on the great match all the way to the great oak doors. As James held it open for Mary he asked her,

"Mary, do you mind if I ask you something rather personal?"

"Shoot."

"Do you fancy Sirius?"

"Blunt. So I'll answer bluntly. I thought I did up until very recently, but now I think I fancy someone else. Although I'm still attracted to him I won't go near him that way as long as I fancy this other bloke."

"Okay, and who is this bloke you fancy?"

"Aha! My dear captain, that is for me to know and you to wish it was you. Although I believe you will find out soon enough. You still interested in Lily?"

"I still love her yeah but she snogged Sirius because of your dare."

"Merlin James I'm so sorry..."

"Don't be. Besides, I kind of fancy someone else right now so I'm not interested in her that way for the moment."

"When did Lily and Sirius snog?"

"Last week...To be fair judging be general female reaction, he is the most attractive Hogwarts bloke."

"That's debatable you know, she easily could've picked you. But I'm more interested in the new fancy of yours."

"It's extremely recent."

The had finally reached the portrait hole.

"Here goes to the raging party. If we lose each other I promise I'll find you later so save me a dance chaser dearest. Bowtruckles."

As soon as James had helped Mary in and set on foot in the Common Room he was grabbed by to many pairs of arms for his taste and many congratulations were shouted his way. He did however manage to single out his best mate and fought his way over to him because he quite needed to talk to him.

"Congratulations on that awesome catch mate!"

"Thanks. Do you know where Lily is? We need to talk."

"Are you making your move?"

"Nope. Telling her to go for Kingsley, I currently, despite the fact I love her, fancy another lady."

"Well then, do it now because here comes the Flower, and we'll discuss this whole fancy lady later."

Lily hugged James and shouted her congratulations on a good match over the loud disco music. James thanked her and was about to tell her when she said, "I've been meaning to tell you something and I know now is not the best time but I have to get this out. There is really no easy way to say this...I snogged Sirius."

"I know, Sirius told me last week."

"Did he tell you about our entire conversation?"

"Yes and I'm afraid there's something I have to tell you. I love you Lily, but right now, I fancy someone else. I know your feelings towards me are still confused and I'd rather you sort them out first."

"That makes sense although I'm surprised that you never said anything if you knew...I hope you'll be okay with me and Sirius, I don't want to be responsible for any tension between you two. And who is this girl?"

"I'm still processing about the kiss. The fact that is was just for a dare helps, speaking of which I suggest you go see Kingsley because your time limit expires tonight unless I'm much mistaken. By the way he fancies you too and now that I'm not scaring him off..." James grinned.

"You know what I think I will...I don't know who this girl is but I believe I'll find out soon enough."

"Let us roam towards more drinks and couple drama."

"Lets!"

At this James and Lily were both left to ponder the person they hoped would be their significant other and the appropriate approach to signal their interest.

AN: So here it is please review so I can know what you think of where it's headed if it's taking too long or not...oh, and you think James' fancy is (i'm not sure yet)! I'm hesitating between several ideas for following chapters but I'm gonna need feedback to make a choice (yes, shameless bribery, but it's still true)