Okay, okay…I know most of you want to kill me after that evil, evil, evil cliff hanger. Just a note…if you have read The Tale of Miss Gryffin, the spell and it's effect will make a lot more sense…cause that is where I first made up the spell. So…here is the conclusion…-dedicated to Nicole because I am talking to her at the moment- THIS JUST IN! JK ROWLING WANTS IS KILLING OFF TWO CHARACTERS IN BOOK 7 AND POSSIBLY EVEN HARRY POTTER HIMSELF! NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Chapter Thirteen

Karma Is a Bitch

"I'm going to check on Lily. Do you want to go?" Madison asked Cara as she stood up.

"Yeah. She doesn't need to be alone right now." Cara agreed. They made their way out of the Common Room and headed to the Head Dorm. As they neared the corridor that Lily's room was in, they saw a dark form lying in a crumpled heap. Their angle changed as they moved towards it and the moonlight was now shining on the figure. They caught a glimpse of fiery red hair and that was all they needed. They sprinted towards the figure and slid slightly on the ground as they landed.

"Lily! Lily, wake up! Oh God! Cara what do we do?" Madison cried as she put Lily's head in her lap.

"We've got to get her to the Hospital Wing. Damn, it's midnight already. They boys won't be back for a few hours. We'll take her to Madame Pomfrey, and then wait for the boys." Cara explained.

"Alright. How are we going to get her to the Hospital Wing!" Madison asked.

"Levicorpus. There we go." Cara said, levitating Lily's body. Cara levitated Lily all the way to the Hospital Wing.

"Madame Pomfrey!" Madison called as they entered the wing.

"Good gracious child! There are sick patients in here. What is wrong with Miss Evans?" Madame Pomfrey asked as Lily floated in.

"We found her like this. We don't know who did it, but I have an idea." Cara said as she laid Lily down on a bed.

"Well, I shall contact the Headmaster immediately. You two may return to your dorms." Madame Pomfrey said as she began checking Lily and mending her broken bones.

"I'll wait in the Head's Dorm for James. You wait in Gryffindor Tower for Sirius, okay?" Madison suggested.

"Alright. Don't forget the password, Amor Ominia Vincit." Cara said as they left the Hospital Wing. Cara headed to Gryffindor tower as Madison headed towards the Head Dorm. When she approached the portrait, the man…or boy rather, in the painting was stroking the sapphire blue dragon gently. Both Dragon and Rider looked up when Madison approached. She spoke the password and went in. The dorm was deadly silent. It was almost like the room knew what was going on and was silent in mourning. Madison walked in and sat down on a couch to wait…and wait…and wait.

Around four o'clock, as usual, James made his way into the Head Dorm. He saw Madison fast asleep on the couch and immediately assumed Lily was there.

"Madison? Madison, wake up." James said, shaking her gently.

"What? Oh. James. I'm glad you're here." She said with a solemn expression. James felt his heart rise up in his throat and his eyes went wide.

"What happened? Where's Lily!" James asked, slightly panicked.

"She was attacked. She's in the Hospital Wing and she is unconscious." Madison explained. Suddenly, James was hit with a bolt of energy as he bolted out of the dorm. He ran to the Hospital Wing with an incredible speed. He ran in and found Lily's bed. James grabbed her hand and sat down in the chair next to the bed. There were tears in his eyes when Sirius and Cara came in.

"Prongs, are you okay, mate?" Sirius asked gently. James looked up and Sirius felt his heart go out to James. There were tears in James's eyes and his cheeks were wet.

"James, would you like to be alone?" Madison asked gently.

"Yeah. Not that I don't like you, of course. Besides, you all need some sleep." James said softly.

"Alright. Don't worry. We'll see you in the morning." Cara said as they left.

"Lily. My love, what happened to you? Who would do this to such a beautiful flower? Oh Lily, why won't you believe me? I would never hurt you. I love you too much, Lily flower." James said softly as he kissed her lips.

"I love you, too, James." Came a soft voice.

"Lily!" James said, looking up. Lily's eyes were open and she was smiling at him. "Does this mean you forgive me?"

"Yes. I am so sorry I didn't believe you before. I should have trusted you." Lily said. James leaned in and kissed her.

"Lily flower, what happened?" James asked softly.

"I was walking back to the Head's room when Jasey White and some other girls attacked me."

"Who else? Do you know?" James asked, again.

"Jasey White, Allie Kiffemeyer, Laurie Livermore, Gina Bailey, Virginia Moore, and Evelyn Sobrante." Lily said. James's eyes went wide.

"Oh Merlin Lils. I'm so sorry. It's all my fault." James said as he hugged her.

"What do you mean? How is it your fault?" Lily asked, sitting up.

"I confronted White before I left. I think I made her angry. I wasn't thinking Lily. I'm so sorry."

"Don't blame yourself. Blame her. It is her fault and hers alone." Lily said before letting out a huge yawn.

"You need some sleep." James said before he yawned too. Yawns are highly contagious. Even reading about yawns will make you yawn.

"So do you. Come, lay with me." Lily said, making room for James. James took his shoes off and climbed in next to her.

"I love you, Lily. I was so scared." James said. Lily smiled, then she gasped. James looked over to her. "What is it?" He asked.

"You saved my life. I remember. After they attacked me, White put a spell on me. Dormio Adame." Lily explained.

"What is that? I've never heard of it." James asked, confused.

"Dormio Adame. The Lover's Sleep. It knocks you out and only true love's kiss will wake you. If you don't receive the kiss in twenty-four hours, you die. That's why I woke up. You must have kissed me." Lily said, explaining further.

"I did. I suspect White thought I didn't love you so she tried to kill you. She won't get away with this. I'm going to Professor Dumbledore first thing in the morning." James said.

"It is first thing in the morning, Mr. Potter." Professor Dumbledore said as he walked up to the bed. James nearly flew out of the bed, he was moving so fast. Dumbledore just chuckled.

"Good evening, Professor." James said cheerfully.

"I believe the correct term is Good Morning, Mr. Potter. It is nearly five-thirty." Dumbledore corrected. James looked at his watch. He had classes in a few hours.

"Right you are, Professor." James sighed.

"How are you Miss Evans?" Dumbledore asked.

"Fine now. I'm just a little sore." Lily responded simply.

"Do you know who attacked you?"

"Yes. Jasey White was the leader." Lily said.

"Was there anyone else?" Dumbledore asked.

"Yes." Lily said softly. She didn't want to rat everyone out.

"Miss Evans, I need to know. Did anyone else see you?"

"No." Lily replied.

"I know who else attacked her." James said.

"Who, Mr. Potter?" Dumbledore asked, now facing James.

"Laurie Livermore, Allie Kiffemeyer, Gina Bailey, Virginia Moore, and Evelyn Sobrante. But, White was the one who led them and said the final curse." James explained. Dumbledore nodded.

"I will handle them accordingly. I suggest you two get some sleep. Mr. Potter, I believe you have classes in a few hours. Perhaps I can speak with your teachers and allow you to sleep until lunch." Dumbledore offered.

"That would be great, Professor. Thank you." James said as he lay down on an empty bed next to Lily. As soon as Dumbledore left the wing, James climbed into Lily's bed and they both drifted off into a nice, peaceful sleep.

Later in the morning, Remus sent an owl to Remus. She had gone to see Lily before class and saw James and Lily asleep in bed together. She had waited in the shadows until Dumbledore had left. Her letter to Remus was written quickly before her first class. It read:

Remus,

Lily was attacked last night. I checked on her this morning, she is still hurt badly. James stayed with her last night. He blames himself for being so careless. I just thought you should know. I love you.

Madi

Madison sent the owl off and went to her first class. Dumbledore had not been in his usual chair at breakfast. He had gathered up Lily's attackers and, during the first class of the day, had a lovely little chat with them.

"And so, for attacking another student and nearly killing her, all of you…with the exception of Miss White…will receive the following punishment. No more Hogsmeade weekends. No more Quidditch games. And, you will serve one hour of detention, three nights a week until you graduate. The five of you may go now. Miss White, please stay behind." Dumbledore said as five of the girls left. "Miss White, I would just like you to know that Miss Evans is awake and going to make a full recovery. Mr. Potter stayed with her last night. That works in your favor. Now, before I give you your punishment, is there anything you would like to say?"

"Yes, Professor. I apologize from the bottom of my heart. I don't know what came over me." Jasey said falsely though trying to be sincere.

"Ah. Well, no matter what came over you, you nearly killed a student. You are hereby expelled from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Also, because you are of age, you will be tried by the Ministry of Magic for attempted murder. I will accompany you to the Ravenclaw Common Room so that you may pack your bags. I have already contacted your parents. They will meet you at King's Cross. A train will leave from Hogsmeade station at noon. It will take you back to London." Dumbledore said as he motioned for Jasey to stand up. "Also, once you are done packing, you will accompany me to the Hospital Wing to apologize to Miss Evans and Mr. Potter." Dumbledore added as they made their way to the Ravenclaw Common Room. Soon after, Dumbledore led her to the Hospital Wing. Lily was sitting up reading and James had been moved to an empty bed next to Lily and he was also sitting up reading his book on Quidditch.

"Hello, Professor." Lily said cheerfully.

"Hello, Professor…what is she doing here!" James asked as Jasey stepped out from behind Dumbledore. James felt his blood boil when he saw Jasey. Lily felt fear and hurt.

"Mr. Potter, Miss Evans. Miss White has come to say something to the both of you." Dumbledore began.

"James, Evans. I apologize from the bottom of my soul. Please forgive me." Jasey said. Her smile was as false as my attention span in Algebra. James and Lily both saw right through that smile.

"We accept your apology as much as you are sincere." James said coldly. Jasey just turned and followed Dumbledore out of the Hospital Wing.

Remus lay once again in the Shrieking Shack. Around lunch he heard the rustling of wings and felt something soft land on his chest. He reached out and picked up a piece of rolled up parchment. He opened it and saw Madison's handwriting. He quickly read and then reread the note to make sure he had read it properly. Madison never specified who attacked Lily. James was careless in running around with a werewolf. Had Remus attacked Lily! Remus hurriedly dragged himself out of bed and quickly put some clothes on.

As fast as he could, he limped up to the castle. He wasn't used to this much strain on his body after a transformation. He nearly ran into the Hospital Wing to see Lily sitting up in bed doing some homework. James had already gone to his first class and was probably at lunch. Lily's face was scratched and bruised, as it was last night. She looked up when Remus ran in.

"Lily! Are you alright?" Remus panted.

"Yes. What are you doing here!" Lily asked, setting her quill down.

"Did I do that?" Remus asked indication her injuries.

"No. It was some Ravenclaw girls." Lily said simply.

"Oh. Okay." Remus said as the strain took its toll on him. He passed out and fell to the floor.

"Remus! Madame Pomfrey!" Lily called. Madame Pomfrey ran in and gasped when she saw Remus.

"My goodness! What happened!" Madame Pomfrey asked as she levitated Remus onto a bed.

"He ran in here and asked if he attacked me. Then he passed out." Lily explained, looking worried. "Is he going to be all right?"

"Yes. He just strained himself. He'll wake up soon." Madame Pomfrey said as she went to tend to a first year that had just come in. Supposedly, the poor first year had a serious backfire with a spell. Following the first year was Madison.

"Hey Lily. How are you feeling?" Madison asked.

"Better. Don't know about Remus though…" Lily said indicating the bed in which Remus was laying. Madison ran over to Remus and sat down next to him.

"What happened!" Madison asked.

"He thought he attacked me so he came here. When he learned he didn't, he passed out." Lily explained, again.

"Oh damn. It's my fault. I forgot to tell him it was someone else who attacked you. I sent him a note. Poor thing. Probably scared him to death." Madison said as she stroked his hair. Very gently, she took his sweater off to treat his wounds. She got up and went to a cabinet that she knew held Essence of Murtlap. She grabbed a rag and walked back over to his bed. She began to dab the murtlap essence onto his wounds. Lily smiled as she watched her friend care for Remus.

Towards the end of the free period, Madison had nothing better to do than just sit in a chair and wait for Remus to wake up. James had come and was talking with Lily. Madison was holding Remus's hand. She was looking over and Lily and James when she felt someone squeeze her hand. She looked at Remus just as his eyes fluttered open.

"Hey. How are you feeling?" Madison said softly as she leaned over to kiss his cheek.

"I'm doing okay. A bit tired, but glad to see you." Remus said, smiling weakly.

"I am so sorry I didn't make my note clearer. I never thought you would assume I meant you." Madison said.

"Don't worry about it. It's not your fault…well okay. Maybe it is, but don't worry. I still love you." Remus added as he saw her look of doubt.

"I love you, too. So, Saturday is the dance and Monday we all go to James's house. Are you excited?" Madison asked excitedly.

"Yeah. James's place is huge. But it is a lot of fun. Especially with all you girls there. On Tuesday we are all going Christmas shopping." Remus said, sitting up slightly.

"Fun, fun. What would you like?" Madison asked casually.

"I don't know. Surprise me. You know me pretty well I assume." Remus said kindly.

"Yeah. I suppose I do." Madison replied.

"I promise you, I will love whatever you get me. But the greatest present I could ever hope for is you in my arms on Christmas morning." Remus said softly, whispering the last part. Madison leaned over and softly kissed Remus.

"So, Lily flower. Do you think Madame Pomfrey will let you go by Saturday?" James asked.

"Yes. I think I can go tomorrow." Lily replied.

"Great. I miss you. Classes are so boring without your beauty to look at." James said smiling. Lily hit him playfully.

"I can't wait for Christmas. But, do you think your parents will like me?" Lily asked.

"No. My parents will love you." James said as he kissed her forehead.

"James…" Lily said, sighing.

"Not as much as I love you, of course."

"Of course." Lily replied laughing. "What are you getting me for Christmas?"

"I can't tell you." James said smirking.

"Please…" Lily pleaded. James opened his mouth to respond but was cut off.

"James. Our free period is almost up. We need to be going now." Madison said.

"Alright. Bye Lily. I'll come back after my last class." James said, kissing her one last time.

"Bye James." Lily said as James and Madison left the Hospital Wing.

There you go. Chapter…13. I think I got that out pretty damn quick. Don't forget, I did in fact put up the second chapter to Civil Blood…I really did. I removed the Author's Note and everything. Go…read it….review…just like you are going to review for this chapter…