Lily

" Leely you have been avoiding me " said Fredrick as he walked through the grounds with her.

" No " cried Lily. " I'm not very good at hanging around. I like to keep busy."

" I was wondering " said Fredrick his eyes looking now at the hems of his robes.

" Yes?" said Lily.

" I was wondering if...if you would like to come to Hogsmeade with me this Saterday...there's a trip and everyone's going and I..."

" Sure Fredrick. Saterday."

" Really?" he said smiling. " Great...I..."

Lily attempted to smile back. " It should be fun."

" Well yeah..."

" Maybe Molly...and Alice would like to come too...I dont think Frank and Arthur will mind tagging along."

" Well actually I was sort of hoping it would just be you and I Lily " said Fredrick slowly.

" You and ...I ...ah ...yeah...sure..."

" I think it would be nice for us to get to...ah...you see...maybe know each other better."

" Of course...yes...it would be great."

" You can show me the area and..."

" I better go Fredrick...I have class to get to."

Lily ran along the corridor to potions as quickly as she could. She flung open the door and took her seat beside Lupin again.

" You just made it " he mumbled.

" I know " she replied. " I was talking to Fredrick and lost track of time."

" So...how is everything between you and Fredrick?" asked Lupin.

" Peachy " replied Lily avoiding Lupin's quizical stare. " Everything is just great...he's charming...sweet...kind..."

" Thats nice " said Lupin. " A guy should be all those things."

" How's dear Oriane and James?" muttered Lily.

" Lupin frowned slightly and inclined his head towards James who was burried in his book moping while Oriane clasped his hand.

Lily sighed and quickly changed it as Lupin looked at her.

" I thought you would be pleased to see James has found someone now " said Lupin.

Lily nodded. " I am " she lied. " I hope he is very happy just as I am."

Lupin raised his eyebrows.

" What?" cried Lily. " Im serious."

Lily looked towards Slughorn who has resided over her desk attempting to catch a few words.

" Ah Miss Evans...trying to share a few of your potions with Mr Lupin are you?"

" Ah...er...yes Sir " said Lily trying to look serious.

" Very good Miss Evans...I like students who strive to help others...five points to Gryfindor then."

" Riddiculous " muttered Malfoy as he sulked at his desk.

" Sorry Mr Malfoy " said Slughorn. " Didn't catch that...could you speak a little louder?"

" Nothing Sir " mumbled Malfoy.

" Now...can anyone tell me what is the main ingrediant required for Polyjuice Potion...in order to transform into a certain person?"

Lily raised her hand.

" Yes Miss Evans."

" A hair of the person you wish to transform into."

" Correct " beamed Slughorn. " And for five points for Gryfindor can you tell me how long it takes to create the potion.

" A month Sir."

" Excellent work Miss Evans...you can take another five for the sheer Knowledge."

The Gryfindors cheered and Lily blushed.

Lily nodded as Fredrick grinned at her. She turned towards James who gave her a quick smile. Oriane scowled and glared at Lily.