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Chapter Fifteen

Going Home

Sunday morning, James woke up in Lily's bed, fully clothed, of course. Madison ended up in Remus's bed, again with only sleep going on. Cara and Sirius had opted to sleep in separate rooms to avoid doing anything they were not ready for. Sunday was a lazy day. People just laid around, or slept, until lunch. After lunch, people packed and had snowball fights or other entertaining activities.

That night, after dinner, the Marauders and the girls sat around the Head Dorm, drinking hot chocolate and enjoying life. The Hogwarts Express was to leave the station at noon. Lily woke up around nine. She got up and went through the bathroom to James's room.

"James…James it's time to wake up." Lily said softly while shaking him gently.

"Bugger off Sirius. Bloody bastard." James mumbled in his sleep. Lily laughed softly.

"I'll get you up somehow." She muttered to herself. She headed back into the bathroom then turned and faced James. She began to walk back over to him. Suddenly, she broke out into a run. Just before she reached the bed, she leapt off the floor and landed right on top of James.

"BLOODY HELL!!!" James screamed sitting up quickly. Lily rolled off of him laughing. James looked around and saw Lily laughing next to him. He rolled over on top of her and began to tickle her.

"No! James…STOP!" Lily laughed, trying to push him off. Finally, he let up as they both sat up.

"I can't believe you jumped me!" James said as he stood up. The covers fell to the floor exposing James's gorgeous Chudley Cannon boxers…and that was all he had on. Lily stared at him taking in his every detail. James noticed this. He sat back down on the bed and captured Lily's lips in his own. She kissed him back with as much passion. He ran his hand through her fiery red locks. She raked her hands through his raven black hair, making it even messier. James finally pulled away for air.

"We should get ready. It's getting late." Lily suggested.

"Yeah. Do you mind if I take a shower first?" James asked.

"Nope. Go right ahead." Lily replied as she headed towards her room to make sure everything was packed. James went to the bathroom and shut both doors. He turned the shower on and got a towel. He took off his boxers and got in for a nice relaxing, ice-cold shower. When he got out, he went over and knocked twice on Lily's door to let her know he was out of the shower. She called through the door to let him know she heard him. James turned to leave when Lily's door opened. She was carrying a bathrobe. She looked up and saw James with just a towel around his waist. Again, Lily stared at him.

"Lily…Lily…LILY!" James called trying to get her attention. She shook her head slightly.

"Yes?" Lily asked, seeming a bit dazed.

"You've been staring at my chest quite a lot this morning." James stated.

"No more than you stare at mine, I'm sure." Lily replied.

"I am appalled that you would think that of me, my love." James replied.

"Are you denying what I say?"

"I must, for it is not the truth."

"Then may I inquire as to what you stare at each day?"

"Mine eyes are drawn to the woman I love as a whole, not just one part. Thought I must confess, the fair lady's eyes draw me most." James said stepping closer to her.

"Good sir, I believe thou are deceiving me. For I know what runs through a man's head. Especially when he is a Marauder." Lily replied.

"My love, do not think such things about me, for they are not true. Those thoughts of which you say run through my head are not what made me fall in love with thee. I can lie to you not for they are there. But, my flower, they are a result of your charm. Not only your beauty. Though your beauty and charm are far greater than any others I have seen. And if thou do not believe me still, shall I ask this. Whose chest would you rather me stare at if not yours?" James asked. Lily smiled and kissed him softly on the lips.

"I do believe the words you speak. And though I wish to hear more of your kind thoughts, I must implore you to leave me be so that I may have the privilege of showering." Lily said.

"It would be my honor, fair, gentle flower. But before I leave you be, I must inquire as to why we are speaking as ancients." James asked.

"I don't know. You started it!" Lily replied, laughing.

"Yes, I suppose I did. Well, I'll let you get ready." James said as he left towards his room.

When Lily was done with her shower, she went back to her room and got dressed. Afterwards, she levitated her trunk and brought it to the Common Room. James was sitting on the couch reading the book Madison loaned him. Lily set her trunk down next to his and walked over to him. He was so wrapped up in the book that he did not see her approach him.

"James." Lily said, startling him. He looked up at her and closed his book.

"Hello Lils. Didn't hear you come in." James said standing up. "Are you ready to go?"

"Yeah. Let me just get my trunk." Lily began.

"Oh no you don't. You will not lift finger or wand. I'll get both of the trunks." James said, levitating both of the trunks.

"Why not? I'm not helpless you know." Lily replied

"No. You are now, officially my guest and girlfriend, therefore you are not allowed to work." James insisted.

"James." Lily said dangerously. James sighed.

"I know you are capable. But I would rather do it. I was raised to be chivalrous." James explained.

"Alright. If you insist." Lily said, sighing. She knew she was defeated.

"I do. Come on. We need to get going." James said as he began to levitate both trunks out into the corridor. They met up with the others in the Entrance Hall. They all got a compartment together and began their journey into the heart of London.

"So Prongs, how are we going to work out the shopping trip tomorrow?" Remus asked as the Hogwarts Express pulled out of Hogsmeade Station.

"Well, we will leave at about ten and go into London. Then we will go off and the girls, if it's okay with you, will go off and buy us presents while we buy them presents. Then we will meet up about one and get some lunch, then couples go out and buy everyone else stuff." James explained.

"Okay, that works. Too bad Wormtail couldn't come, eh?" Sirius replied.

"Yeah. Oh well, is the plan okay with you girls?" James asked. All girls nodded their heads. Madison was sitting next to Remus with a book in her hands. Remus had his arm around her, holding her close. Cara and Sirius were in a heated match of Wizard's Chess on the floor. James was lying out on the seat with his head in Lily's lap. Like Madison, Lily also had a book in hand.

"James, how big is your house?" Lily asked casually, setting her book down in her lap.

"Big enough." James said quietly. He hated drawing attention to the fact that his family had so much money. It wasn't something he was exceptionally proud of. He hated boasting about it when some of the people around him were so poor.

"It's big enough to give everyone their own room." Sirius added.

"Wow." Cara replied. She scrutinized the chess board before calling out an order to her piece. "Check." She said to Sirius who wasn't paying any attention.

"Come on guys. It's not that big." James said modestly.

"Yeah. Sure, Prongs. We'll let them see for themselves won't we?" Sirius said as he called out a random order for his chess piece. Cara stared at the chess board for a moment before realizing her imminent victory. She quickly called out her order before a loud

"Check mate!" Cara said proudly. Sirius's eyes snapped back to the chess board.

"How the bloody hell did you beat me?! No one beats me!!!" He cried. Madison laughed quietly.

"I won fair and square." Cara argued.

"You did not! You cheated! I never lose at chess!!!" Sirius insisted. "Come on guys, help me out here."

"Sorry Padfoot, but she beat you fair and square." Remus sighed with a smirk on his face.

"I'm with Moony." James agreed.

"Bloody bastards." Sirius muttered darkly.

"Sirius. Don't act like that. We can have a rematch." Cara offered.

"No! I don't want a rematch!" Sirius whined, sounding very much like a five-year old.

"Fine you big baby." Cara muttered leaning back against the seat.

"Shut up! I am not a baby!" Sirius whined again. The Marauders had a hard time controlling their laughter.

"Whatever you say." Cara muttered sarcastically.

"Hmph!" Sirius grunted, leaning back as well. The seconds turned to minutes, and the minutes turned to hours. Soon they were about an hour away from London. Sirius was still pouting and occasionally muttering things about Cara being a dirty rotten cheater.

"Sirius. Come with me." Cara said firmly. She stood up and glared down at Sirius.

"Fine." Sirius snapped, getting up after Cara. They left the compartment and walked down the corridor. Cara opened up the door to an empty compartment and walked in. Sirius followed.

"What is your problem?" Cara demanded.

"What are you talking about?" Sirius replied moodily.

"Ever since I beat you at chess you have been a pissy little bastard. What did I do?" Cara shouted.

"Nothing. I'm sorry. It's just…no one has ever beaten me at chess. I was being a selfish git. I'm sorry." Sirius said gently, hanging his head slightly in shame. Cara walked over and lifted his chin with her finger. She stared deep into his eyes. They held that gaze for a moment. Cara then shifted her eyes slightly and pressed her lips against Sirius's. They stood there, in the middle of the compartment kissing each other.

"I forgive you." Cara whispered as they broke away.

"I love you." Sirius whispered back, looking into her eyes.

"I love you, too. Even if you are an arse sometimes." Cara replied as she led him out of the compartment and back towards the Marauders.

"Did you guys kiss and make up?" Madison asked as they walked back in.

"Yup!" Sirius said cheerfully as he wrapped his arm around Cara and kissed her temple softly.

"Good. We're here." James announced as the train came to a halt. Everyone gathered their bags and filed off the train. They grabbed their trunks and walked through the barrier into the muggle station. Since their party was so large, they were taking the Knight Bus. James threw out his wand arm and the violently purple triple decker bus came into view. Thankfully it was getting dark and they were not on a main road. They all boarded the bus and James paid everyone's way. He wrapped his arm around Lily and whispered in her ear.

"Nervous, my flower?" James asked. Lily nodded and James chuckled as the Knight Bus took of with a bang.

So sorry that took me so long to get out. Junior year has decided to rape me up the ass. Very, very painful. Anywho….Read and review please