Classes breezed by for me, and I had already finished the very small amount of homework that we had received. Dinner also flew by, seeing as Sirius and I still weren't talking. James spent a lot of dinner throwing food at Lily ( I guess he was trying to make up for their "moment") who eventually stormed off. And Alice was sitting with Frank Longbottom and being all lovey dovey with him. I ended up talking to this little 1st year boy named Michael. He was a cute little boy with long dark brown hair that he hid behind, and the sweetest disposition, at first he was scared of me, but eventually came around and realized I wasn't going to hurt him. I promised him I'd look out for him. He gave me a hug. I found myself actually enjoying myself talking to the surprisingly intelligent youngling, which shocked me, but soon enough it was time for me to return to the Gryffindor Common room. It was there that I continued grilling Lily for more details on her and Amos, but she just rolled her eyes and told me it was nothing. I shot a look at Alice who rolled her eyes at me in return, we both cracked up.
"What?" Lily looked back and forth between us.
"Oh nothing," Alice and I replied in unison. I smirked. I knew Lily was at least captivated by Amos, I mean, how could she not be? He's basically Hogwart's Golden Boy. A GOD. He was gorgeous, incredibly smart, polite, and totally someone Lily would go for. He's the Ideal. But if she thinks I didn't notice the little moment between her and Potter she's delirious. However, out of respect for my best friend, I'll leave it be. For now. The sound of Lily and Alice's laughter followed me as I walked over to the couch in front of the fireplace; I grinned and glanced over at them. They were sitting at a table with quills, books and parchment paper strewn around them. Alice's pretty blue eyes were set off by her light blond hair, and sparkled as she talked animatedly to Lily. Lily's green eyes shone in return and her red hair bounced around her when she threw her head back and laughed, the light from the fire cast shadows across her face. I felt someone slide next to me.
Hello Marlene, you look…well how are you this evening?" I turned my head to grin widely at Remus, ignoring the jab at my appearance.
"Hi Rem! I'm good, and you?"
"I am well thank you," He smiled back at me.
"Where's Potter?"
"James is up in the room reading a book on quidditch" We exchanged looks then laughed.
"I'm surprised he isn't down bothering Lily right now,"
"Yes, I must admit I'm rather surprised by that as well, he does love to argue with her. It's because she presents a challenge," I nodded slowly in agreement. Ever since we had first arrived at the school, James and Lily had hated each other and argued at every moment unlucky enough to present it self. Remus and I, being friends with both, often had to act as a peacekeeper between the two of them. Remus is much better at talking sense into them then I am though, he just has a better way with people then I do, particularly when it comes to James and Lily. Maybe one day they'll get along?
"Maybe… I don't know, for our sake I sure hope they do one day!" Remus laughed. I laughed along with him, warmth flooded across my face as I realized I'd spoken out loud. I felt someone plop down on my other side and throw their arm around me. "Marlene, did you finish all your homework?"
"Yes of course Lily dear," She laughed and gently punched me in the arm,
"Haha, very funnny, Mar. I'm just making sure you don't nearly fail most of your classes again," I heaved a dramatic sigh then flung my legs over Remus and stretched out across Lily. Alice took one look at the three of us and burst out laughing, then decided to join us by sitting on my tummy.
"Alice! You're killing me!" Lily snickered, and Alice scooted down a little, putting her legs over Lily's lap and beside my head, and then putting a pillow on Remus's shoulder, snuggled up against the pillow. We sat in comfortable silence, just enjoying being close to each other and the sound of the wood crackling in the fire. Someone yawned, and I felt my eyelids begin to become harder to keep open. The world was starting to become fuzzy, and then it was dark.
My eyes fluttered open and the first thing I noted was the room was very dark. There was a small glow from the fireplace, and a little light coming in from the windows, but that was it. The next thing I noticed was that everyone was asleep. Lily had one hand over me and the other one under her head, her red hair fanned out around her head like a lion's mane. A sudden movement caught my eye, and I looked over to Alice. Alice was on her side arms wrapped around the pillow resting on Remus's shoulder. The light from the fire and the moon caused her hair to look like an almost eerie halo lying around her head. Remus had one leg crossed over the other, his head resting on one hand. His elbow propped up on the armrest, and his shaggy light brown hair covered half his face. I also noticed Saela had curled up into an adorable ball against my side. And then I fell asleep again.