Chapter six; why?

Lily had woken early that morning, and decided to take a walk on the grounds while everyone was still sleeping. She got dressed, grabbed her copy of Advanced Potion Making and headed out onto the grounds. She walked down to the lake and sat down under a tree. It was a fairly cool spring morning, with a gentle breeze.

Lily tried to concentrate on her book, but her mind kept wondering. As she as had tried to help it, she just couldn't seem to get James out of her head. She kept thinking about her conversation with Remus, and as much as she hated to admit it, he was right. He had his flaws, but didn't everyone? He only seemed to pick on those who picked on others, and he always stood up for her, whether she wanted him to or not.

With her thoughts wondering, it seemed a lifetime before she turned the page. Just as she did she heard a noise. It sounded like a sneeze. A very loud sneeze. And it was coming from the willow tree that stood next to the lake. Lily lifted her head to see who ha sneezed. Out was none other than the very annoying James Potter himself.

'Potter?' She called, her voice wasn't cold or harsh just curious. As she stared at him, she couldn't help thinking he looked like a deer caught in the headlights.

'Um hi Lily' he replied nervously, probably worried that like would snap at him, she thought.

'Why are you up so early?' Her voice stayed calm, in a curious tone.

'Um, well, I, um, could ask you the same question' he stuttered, failed to take the nervous tone out of his voice.

'Couldn't sleep, you?'

James couldn't believe how civil she was being. Maybe she was more of a morning person, and was only moody during the day, he thought.

'I couldn't sleep either' he said.

'Oh' was her soft reply.

Lily turned her attention back to her book, or tried to anyway. She couldn't help but smile at the fact that James was so less annoying in the morning. He had seemed to nervous, so much calmer and a lot less cocky. He seemed so sweet and cute and- wait what? she thought, when did sweet and cute refer to James Potter. What on earth was she thinking? Damn you brain, she thought.

Lily looked over to the willow tree adhere James was sat, staring out across the lake. She stood up and walked over to where he was sat.

'Hey' she said softly. And before she stop the words from tumbling from her mouth she said 'may I sit with you?'

James was supprised to hear that Lily Evans wanted to sit next to him. Lily Evans was asking for his permission to sit next to him. Lily Evans, the girl org his dreams, wanted to be within a metre's distance of him without wanting to hex him into oblivion. Surely he must be dreaming.

'Er, yeah sure, of course you can' he said, trying to keep the surprised tone out of his voice.

Lily smiled and sat down beside him. An awkward silence fell over them, as neither knew what to say next. James was the first to break the silence.

'Er, Lily, can I ask you something?'

'Course, what is it?'

'Why? Why do hate me? Why do always call me a prat? Why do i annoy you so much? Just, why?'

'James, I don't hate you, maybe I did, but I'm beginning to see a different side to you, a side that isn't so annoying, a side that is kind and caring, a side that isn't so much of a prat. You've changed over the James, and although I may not show it, I've noticed that you've changed for the better.'

James, who was surprised that he had used his first name for a change, and also in shock of the fact that she didn't hate him, just gave a small 'oh' in reply.

James turned to look at Lily and asked her 'what made you change your mind about me?'

'Remus has been telling me for ages that your not that bad and now I realise that he's right'

'Lily, will you go out with me?'

'yes James, I'd love to' she smiled.

James made a mental note to that Remus later, for James felt that he was the luckiest man alive. Why hadn't he listened to Remus sooner? It seemed Moony had all the solutions to his problems. Where would he be without his fellow marauders? Seriously Potter, where would you be?

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