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"Today is the day." Breathed Riddle as he looked out at the castle from the woods.
"What's so special about today, my lord?" A hooded man asked fearfully.
"I have been through this, Goyle. Today we attack the palace and I shall be crowned king. It won't be long before the whole world is trembling to it's knees."
Goyle looked at the other members of the army. Riddle's army. He looked at his master again, "Won't the prince have something to say about that?"
Riddle turned quickly and pointed his wand at Goyle. "You doubt me?"
"N…no, my lord…never…"
"You doubt me, vermin, and I will kill you where you stand."
"I…I didn't, yes my lord." Goyle stumbled back into his position.
It was just before day break. The air was deadly silent except for the faint rustling of cloaks in the cold air.
Yes, today was the day.
Remus awoke to find Sirius staring out the window.
"What's up?"
"Something's going on. I know it is. I just -"
"Just?"
"Can't remember."
Sirius looked forlorn, so Remus looked outside as well. There was nothing but woods and landscaped grounds. He looked at Sirius, who sighed, and then rubbed a hand comfortingly on his shoulder.
"I remember who did it, you know that, but - oh Remus, why was I there?"
"Perhaps you went to see James?"
He shook his head. "No, there was a reason."
"But what was it?"
As morning shone through the castle windows, James awoke slowly. He smiled as the scent of vanilla and cinnamon surrounded him. Lily. He pulled her closer to him with one arm and she slowly snuggled into him.
"Morning." His voice came out quietly.
"Mmmm." She yawned into his chest before looking up. "Morning."
He smiled down and kissed her briefly, before continuing to go back for chaste kisses.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
They kissed again, more deeply this time.
"Well, I've got to say, that's a great thing to wake up to."
James smiled, but a sudden knock at his door broke him out of his Lily-loving trance. Lily covered herself, as did he.
"Enter."
"Your majesty," a servant bowed. "Your father, the king, is awaiting your presence. The castle is under attack! You must go sir!"
"Leave."
James hopped out of bed leaving Lily startled. He rushed to pull on some trousers and a shirt. He turned to her before leaving and planted a deep passionate kiss on her lips.
"When will you be back?"
"I don't know. Get dressed, don't leave this room without someone else."
He opened the door, then turned to her. She smiled
"I love you so much."
"I love you too."
He left and Lily hurriedly put on some clothes. Outside of the door, he was met by a rough-looking Sirius and a panicked Remus.
"Time to go boys," James stated as they left.