LeiaLeFey06
Title: The Secret Life of Lily Evans
Rating: MA
Genre: Romance/Drama/General
Summary: Lily Evans wasn't as perfect as everyone thought she was nor was she faithful to James. She had a secret affair with another and he just happened to be James's best friend. This is her secret life. These are Lily's secrets shared with another. Who was Lily's lover? You'll have to read to find out.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of J.K. Rowling's characters. The general plot of this story and any new original characters are mine but only in a sense because I cannot own anything that is a part of Harry Potter. This is just a story I created that is called fanfiction.
A/N: I'm so sorry this has taken me so long to update. I suffered from a bout of writer's block on this story and then I got sick just when I knew how to finish this chapter. So I apologize for taking so long. I don't plan on that anymore.
Chapter 5: Conversations, Pranks, and Perfect Kisses
Lily and Arabella entered the Great Hall for their sixth year at Hogwarts with the Marauders. The Marauders usually didn't enter with anyone but themselves but they had grown quite fond of Lily Evans and Arabella Figg over the yeas. It only seemed fighting that the six of them enter as a group as if Lily and Arabella were honorary female Marauders.
Everything was appearing as usual at Hogwarts this year. All the teachers, Dumbledore, and Hagrid with the exception of McGonnagal were all sitting in their usual seats at the staff table. The sorting hat was in its usual place. It just seemed to be another normal year at Hogwarts, so far at least. The sorting had not begun nor had the feast. Dumbledore had yet to give his annual speech. Last but not least, the Marauders had yet to pull their annual prank. So far it was a quiet start. So far.
"I wonder how many first years will get into Gryffindor this year?" James asked.
"You're only asking that for either one of two reasons, Potter," Lily remarked.
"And what would those reasons be, Evans?"
"To see how many innocent eleven year olds you can put victim to your pranks or how many you can add to the Quidditch team next year."
"She knows you way too well, Prongs," Sirius said.
"This is wrong. The woman can read my mind," James spoke softly hoping Lily and Arabella wouldn't hear what he said.
"What was that, Potter? I didn't quite catch it," Lily teased trying to pry out of him exactly what he said.
"Oh it was nothing, nothing at all."
"I'll bet."
"I wonder what Dumbledore's speech is going to be about this year?" Remus asked.
"More importantly what has Filch added to the banned list this year?" Sirius added in questioning.
"Good grief, Black! Is that all you can think about is breaking the rules? Dumbledore's speech is a little more important that Filch's stupid banned products list," Arabella retorted.
"Geez, Figgy, you don't have to get so upset."
"How many times do you have to be told not to call me that!?!"
"Mate, I think you made her a bit cross," James said to Sirius.
"Now they get some brains," Lily remarked to Arabella sarcastically as Remus started to laugh.
"Moony, that wasn't funny!" Sirius exclaimed.
"Listen to the two of you some days and you'll find it hilarious," Remus replied.
"And you call yourself a friend."
"Yes and I call myself honest."
"Padfoot, my friend," James said, "You're not going to wind this one. I, personally, wouldn't even try."
"Smart one, James."
"I am, on occasion."
"The occasion when you're not trying to get me to date you, yes," Lily said.
"Nice, Evans, real nice."
"I am, most of the time."
"The occasion when you're not trying to rip my heart out, yes."
"Are you trying to start a pissing contest with me, Potter?"
"No."
"Seems like it."
"I'm just trying to prove a point."
"Which one? That you're an insensitive ass, that you honestly don't get a damn about me, that you're a complete idiot, or that you really only want to get into my pants."
"I don't know where you get any of that."
"It's all true. You and Black are the manwhores of Gryffindor. You have had as many women in your bed as the Sirius's dear cousins, with the exception of Andromeda, have had men."
"I will say that Andromeda is the only decent one of those three."
"I'll second that. You're not related to them. I am. Andromeda IS the only decent one of those three," Sirius added.
"And you're brother…"
"Don't even go there."
"Can I finish my fight with Evans now? I believe I was winning."
"No you weren't, James. I hate to say it, but she had you cornered," Remus said.
"Bloody hell. You always loose when you go up against women especially the ones you like."
"You mean the ones you just want one-nighters with?" Lily questioned.
"That is not what I want with you, Evans. It never has been but you don't believe me so there is no sense in trying to prove to you otherwise."
"Sounds like James might just be growing up," Arabella said, "Now if only you could give lessons to Sirius."
"So if I grow up, you'll go out with me, Figgy?" Sirius asked.
"I still wouldn't date you, Black, if you and your piece of shit brother were the last men on earth and it was up to the three of us to repopulate the planet. I'd leave it up to the two of you boys."
"Ouch, man!" James exclaimed, "That's gotta kill the ego."
"Shut up, Prongs," Sirius retorted slapping James upside the head.
"Hey that hurt!"
"Will they ever grow up?" Lily asked.
"No," Remus answered, "Not anytime soon at least."
They all laughed with the exception of James and Sirius who didn't find that funny at all. They all turned their attention towards the doors when they opened, just like every year, to have Professor McGonnagal standing on the other side of them with a roll of parchment in her hand leading in the new first years.
When the sorting finished with the last new first year being sorted into Ravenclaw, Professor McGonnagal placed the sorting hat back in its place on the stool and took her place at the staff table. Dumbledore then stood up and the entire room was silenced.
"Welcome to another new year at Hogwarts," he said, "I'd like to say a few words before we begin our feast. In these dark times it is essential that we strive for unity as a school. For the safety of all students the privilege of visits to Hogesmeade village is for third year students and above with permission from a parent or guardian. As a reminder the Dark Forrest is off limits to all students. Mr. Filch, our caretaker, would also like to remind everyone that an updated list of banned items can be found outside his office. Now enough with the chatter and let's get on with out excellent feast. Tuck in."
It was no surprise to Remus and Lily that James and Sirius took the words "Tuck in" literally from Dumbledore as soon as the food appeared. They just looked at each other and smiled before they began eating their food.
"Dumbledore didn't say much," Sirius said.
"He never does," James replied.
"Can you two not talk with food in your mouths?" Lily asked.
"Sorry, Evans."
"No excuses, Potter."
"James, is it time yet?" Sirius asked.
"I'd think so," James answered.
"Time for what?" Arabella asked.
"What do you think, Ari? The Marauders start of the year prank," Lily replied, "There hasn't been one year they've decided to go without it."
"Don't think less of me, but this years is quite good," Remus said.
"What is it?"
"You'll see."
James, Sirius, and Remus muttered quietly together and almost instantly laughter erupted and everyone's attention turned to the Slyterin table. They had turned Snape's hair blue, made it appear clean, and curly. Lucius's hair was even funnier because it was pink, streaked with purple highlights, and pulled back into a high girlish ponytail with curls on the end. What made the prank even better was what happened to their clothes. Both Snape's and Lucius's clothes changed colors to match their hair and even better turned into girl's clothes. This amused even Dumbledore and Professor Slughorn, the head of Slytherin house. Professor McGonnagal seemed to be the only teacher that was unamused. The Slytherins' weren't quite happy with the prank either but what made it better to the Marauders was it actually amused Lily and Arabella for once.
"That was actually good," Lily remarked with a laugh.
"Glad to see your amusement in it, Lily," Remus replied.
"When will they change back?"
"Tomorrow morning when they wake up."
"Now I'm even more amused. Does it affect their pajamas too?"
"Sure does," James answered.
"I'm glad to see them finally getting some of what they deserve," Arabella said after she finally stopped laughing.
"I'm happy to see you impressed, Figgy," Sirius replied.
"I'll no longer be impressed with it if you don't stop calling me that."
"I'm sorry, Arabella."
"What did you say?"
"I said 'I'm sorry, Arabella'"
"Thank you, Sirius."
"For what?"
"Apologizing and using my name."
"You're welcome."
"It's nice to see you finally growing up, mate," James put in.
"James, do you always have to ruin the moment?" Sirius asked.
Everyone laughed as the feast ended and the older students went back to their dormitories. Lily and Remus stayed behind to lead the first years to Gryffindor tower. When they arrived they found the others sitting in the common room having a loud discussion, seemingly about schedules.
"Have you seen our schedules yet, Moony?" James asked as Remus and Lily took their seats on the sofa.
"No, I haven't. What's wrong, James?" Remus replied.
"We have more classes with the Slytherins that we did last year!"
"Calm down, Potter. It's not going to kill us," Lily said.
"Easy for you to say."
"Actually it isn't."
"Lily is right. It may sound like an outrage because we have more classes with them this year than we did last year but it's just something we're going to have to deal with," Remus put in.
"How do you propose we do that?" Sirius asked.
"Not by more pranks," Arabella answered.
"I agree with Ari. More pranks like what you guys did to Snape last year is only going to make them worse," Lily added.
"Then what do we do?" James questioned.
"I don't know yet. Just don't do anything stupid until a smart solution can be found, Potter."
"Of course, Evans."
"Remus, I believe we have patrol."
"Yes we do," Remus replied, "We won't be back until late so don't wait up."
"No problem, Moony," Sirius said as Remus and Lily turned to leave for their patrol.
Remus and Lily had been on patrol for over and hour. Patrol was one part of being a prefect that neither of them liked but the upside of it was it gave them time alone together. They were able to speak freely and be themselves in their relationship and not the ruse they give to everyone else. It now made patrol one of the better parts of being a prefect.
"It seems we've had patrol all to ourselves," Remus said.
"Yes we have," Lily replied.
"I used to hate patrol but now I'm starting to love it."
"You know I feel exactly the same."
"I hate it that I can't always be with you the way I want to."
"I hate it, too, Remus, but this was your idea."
"You do have a point."
"If you ever change your mind about it…"
"No."
"Ok."
"We're getting nowhere in patrolling tonight."
"I've noticed."
Remus turned to her and placed a kiss on her lips. The kiss started slow but then deepened into something of complete passion. Lily returned the kiss with all the love and passion she had for Remus and then looked at him softly.
"What are you thinking, Remus?" Lily asked.
"That you're the most wonderful woman I've ever met," He answered.
Lily smiled and kissed him again. Remus was the best thing that ever happened to her and it was she just happened to be the best thing that ever happened to him. In that moment everything was perfect and she never wanted it to end.