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A/N Wow, what to say. Thanks to everyone who reviewed:

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A/N so it was pretty much split: Have of the reviews said they liked the Lily/James action, and half of them said it was either weird or random...well, I liked it, but thanks for the reviews anyway, it helps me think about my writing and how I can improve it!

So this chapter might seem extraordinarily cheesy, but if you look at it in a non-cheesy way, I had to write it...and James and Lily seem very odd right now. I'm trying to think of how to remedy that...suggestions?

Chp. 8 Her Knight in Shining Armor

7 years earlier

It was late summer. A young red-haired girl was swinging in her back yard, humming to herself. Suddenly, she saw a an owl land by the back window of her house…wait, and owl? In the middle of the day? Lily Evans jumped off the swing and crept up the grey-feathered bird.

It held a letter in it's beak. The bird dropped the parchment at her feet, then took off before Lily could say anything. The letter had her name on it. Lily opened it slowly, pulling the first piece of parchment out of the envelope.

Dear Ms. Evans,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

When Lily read this last part, she dropped the letter, as if it were on fire. She had read about witches and wizards in school, but she had never really thought the stories were true. But the owl had left the letter at her house, and it did have her name on it…Lily carefully picked the parchment up again and continued reading.

Please find enclosed a list of all the necessary books and equipment. Term begins on September 1. We await you owl no later than July 31.

Yours sincerely,

Minverva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

"But I haven't got an owl to send an answer back with," Lily moaned, wishing the one before hadn't left so quickly. Immediately, Lily folded up the letter, a horrified look on her face. What was she thinking? 'School of witchcraft and wizardry? There was no such thing. If there was, why hadn't Petunia gotten a letter earlier?' Lily thought to herself practically. Lily had always prided herself with being practical. She couldn't believe how unpractical she was being at the moment.

Present

"So you think Malfoy was drugging you?" Sirius asked as the Marauders and Lily, Gabi, Melissa and Emily sat down for dinner at the Three Broomsticks.

"Why would he want to drug you?" James asked, sitting next Lily.

"I have no idea. I was hoping you guys could help me," Lily began. "You know, work you Marauder magic." She paused. When none of them answered she said, "Come on! You guys know everything!"

"Yeah, but Slytherin is definitely uncharted territory, Lils," Sirius said, ordering eight butterbeers from Laurie, the bartender.

"C'mon you guys! You're the Marauders!" Emily said.

"You're supposed to me on my side," Sirius growled at her.

"Yes, but in times like these it's ho's over bro's," Emily stated, linking arms with Lily. Lily grinned, watching the disbelieving faces on the four guys faces.

"We'll think of something," Remus finally said, ignoring Sirius looks of pains and his moans. James nodded, agreeing, while Peter's face had gone from pale to very very very pale. Lily quickly ordered her food, a smile spreading across her face.

"You guys go on ahead. We'll catch up." James called as he and Lily trekked slowly down the hill, falling behind the rest of the group. Remus waved, while Sirius saluted, then was smacked very hard on the head by Emily. "So…" James began slowly.

"Let's please not make this awkward James. I don't know why I did it, but I did, and now if we don't think of something fast, every time we're around each other will be awkward, and I don't know how you feel, heck, I don't even know how I feel..." Lily rambled, not daring to look at James.

"Lils, you know exactly how I feel," James said quietly, stopping. Lily walked a few paces ahead, then turned to face him.

"Yes, James, you've made it very clear how you feel. But how can I trust you? Sirius would always say last year you had a new girl in the dorms every week. Is that how it's going to be with us? You'll like me for a week, and then I'm gone? Because the last guy I went out with was…Oh wait, that's right I've never been out with anyone before!" Lily said cynically.

"Lily, Sirius is a lying, rumor spreading git, and he knows it. I haven't had a girl in my room ever. My girls stayed in the common room. Sirius would occasionally shag a girl here and there,but I never did. but once he started going out with Emily, I swear, I thought it was the end of the world. He never saw anyone else. Ever."

"Focus James" Lily said softly.

" Lily, you can trust me." He said, slowly walking towards her.

" I'm scared James. Why would Malfoy want to drug me? What does he want? I know it's something bigger than just Slytherins hating Mudbloods. He wouldn't have gone so far if it were just that reason. No, there was something he was going to do tonight that was going to hurt me. I just know it…" she said, whispering the last part, and James pulled her to him, her head resting against his chest.

" Lily, I swear, nothing will happen. Do you hear me? Nothing."

"James, you can't be everyone's knight in shining armor. Definitely not mine." Lily said, looking up at him. James sighed, then let go of her.

"We should probably head back," he said, taking her hand in his. Lily nodded, and they slowly continued walking, all attempts to catch up with the others lost.

"They definitely know, Mr. Rookwood sir. Should I tell Mr. Malfoy?" The short, pale Gryffindor 7th year squeaked.

"No Pettigrew, I'll tell him. You've been very helpful. You shall be rewarded. But first, you must stay with them, and gather as much information as possible. Don't let them find out what you are doing. Meet me here next week…"

A/N Hmmm...definitely wasn't expecting that...See?What did I tell you?Cheesy, I know. Hopefully I will be able to resolve this in a non-cheesy absolutely romantic way. Of course, once that happens, then I don't have to worry about them anymore. That does however mean that it will possibly take longer for me to update.

I'm probably stopping my other L/J Story, Complicated Happenings, cause it's not really going anywhere, and I can't think of anything to write. Unless someone really likes it, then I'll try to think of something...

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