It was once again, Sunday morning as Lilianne slowly walked into the common room. She and James had been writing in the book for several months now. It became a source of relaxation and joy during the stressful exam times. Each felt a slight, built up anticipation every time it was his/her turn to retrieve the book from under the statue. They discussed every topic under the sun. Anytime Lilianne felt stressed, joyful, miserable, or content, James read about it. Their correspondence went beyond changing mood swings or life updates. Those months seemed to go by so quickly as the two rapidly learned about each other.

Lilianne was not a stupid girl. She knew that James wanted more than friendship. Now she needed some confirmation. Lilianne decided to approach Andy, opting for an honest response. She caught the spunky blonde as they were leaving Transfiguration.

"So how have you been Andy?" Lilianne cautiously threw out as the pair walked to lunch.

"Doing fine," Andy replied as she unwrapped the sandwich that she had been saving.

"What have you been up to?" she ventured again.

Andy sighed and stopped walking, "What is it you want exactly?"

"Me? I'm just chatting with a dear friend," she denied innocently, knowing that Andy wasn't believing a word she was saying.

"I'm not stupid. You're up to something. Come on, you're keeping me from my food, and trust me, that's not a good idea. Let's cut to the chase, what is it that you want?" said Andy as she placed her hands on her hips.

"Okay, okay, well, you know James?" Lilianne began.

"Yes dumbass. Of course I know James, he and Ellie are so cute together," Andy interjected, "although, sometimes, I think he's a little pathetic because he's so desperate for Ellie. I mean, she's pretty, but he's fallen hard for her and anyone can see it, he's so obvious."

"Ahh," she was at a loss for words as she tried to reword her thoughts.

"Anyway, what did you want with James?" asked Andy.

"Well, we have sort of began talking recently," Lilianne said carefully.

"What do you mean?" Andy said, slowing her steps.

"I just, well, I'm not sure but we've been talking a lot," she replied helplessly.

"Well, don't worry about it, James flirts with anything and everything," Andy said, obviously unworried, "don't take it seriously, it doesn't mean anything."

"But-" Lilianne objected, trying to explain.

"But nothing, you've got better things to think about Lilianne, don't worry about James, he's just a flirt and totally into Ellie," Andy hushed her in what she thought was a reassuring way. But as Lilianne walked into the cafeteria, her mind was clear. The chat with Andy did not go as she thought it would, but it was effective nonetheless. There was now no doubt in her mind that James was not falling over Ellie, and he wasn't just flirting with her. There was more going on with him and she wasn't going to let Andy make her think otherwise.

To my two dear reviewers, thank you so much. I would probably have quit this story by now if it wasn't for you two.

Lily is in her 5th year. This is a real story, so I'm never gonna run out of material.

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