Lily

Three Gryfindors laughed and clapped when they saw Lucius on the ground.

" Not so tough now Malfoy " laughed Sirius.

Lily smirked and walked off. James ran behind her and caught her arm.

" Hey get of...oh it's you " said Lily.

James nodded and let go.

" I...ah...well thanks...for... you know... back there..."

" No problem " said James smoothing back his untidy hair. " Of course you didn't really need me after all did you? You pretty much handled him yourself."

Lily smiled. " Yeah but if you hadn't come I... I wouldn't have gotten the oppertunity."

" So...ah... how was your summer Evans?"

" Not bad " said Lily. " You?"

" Good now...good."

" Well I better go now and change? You want to join me?"

" Huh " cried James. " Hey Evans dont be getting so naughty. This is public transport."

Lily blushed. " I mean afterwards in my compartment with Molly and Alice. I didn't mean...oh lord you thought..."

James laughed and blushed.

" Well Sirius and Remus...I cant just leave ..."

Lily smiled. " Sure dont worry about it... I'll see you later James... I might come over in a while..."

He nodded and smiled after her as her red hair disappeared around the corner as did the familiar scent of flowers and perfume.

He sat down beside Lupin.

" Woh that Evans does have some kick " said Sirius. " Kabaaam " he said.

James laughed and even Lupin supressed a grin.

" Yeah well Malfoy was shocked too."

" Shocked. The idiot can barely stand I'd say."

" So did you rescue the fair maiden?"

James glared at Sirius.

" We talked yeah..."

" And?"

" And nothing. Cant two people have a conversation without others making accusations?"

" I didn't say anything " protested Sirius.

James waved the sentence off with his hand.

" Well dont. I dont want you messing up my chance with Evans okay?"

" Sure."

James smiled and ran his fingers through his black hair. He pulled a snitch out of his bag.

" Anyone up for a bit of catching?" he asked.

" Not that again " said Lupin. " Cant you two sit and read for a while?" he asked.

James laughed. " Nah... come on Sirius. One on one."

Sirius shook his head. " No I think I'll relax for a bit."

" Mind if we join you?"

James looked up and grinned. Lily , Molly Pewett and Alice walked in.

" Sure " said Sirius smiling at Alice.

" Come on in."

Lily sat down and smiled.

" So Evans " said James. " There's a Ball on in a few weeks."

" Really?" said Lily.

" Yeah " said James. " And I'm inviting you to come as my parnter."

Lily smiled. " I'll think about it Potter."

Molly smiled and Alice giggled.

Sirius looked at Lupin who was engrossed in his book.

" Anyways " said Lily. " Someone else may have asked me."

James turned to her. " Who?"

Lily tapped her nose. " Thats for me to know and you to find out."

James threw his snitch into the air.

" Got loads of practice over the summer. You can come and watch if you'd like."

Lily rolled her eyes. " Is that your idea of a date?"

James looked at Sirius horrified.

" Is that a trick question?"

Lily sighed and picked up her bag." I can see the castle. Come on girls we must get ready. See you later boys."