I pulled away to catch my breath. He kissed his way down my neck encouraging my scattered breathing. I leaned into him, throwing my neck back to allow him more access, closing my eyes in enjoyment. As he suckled the sensitive portion of my neck he knew so well, I sighed quietly. "Amos," I whispered urging him to continue. As he moved further down, chills took over my body. I shivered with pleasure? Wait…no... that's not right… I'm cold.

My eyes popped open to see Bella smirking above me. "Morning sleepy head."

"Uh! Don't you know a person having a nice, steamy dream when you see one?" I asked curling up in attempt to contain some body heat.

"I may not be able to see one but I can defiantly hear one. I'm sorry Lily but not only is it time for you to wake up but if I heard you moan Amos's name one more time, I would have lost my mind," she said walking away, clutching my blankets. "Now get up before you make both of us late."

"Since when have you cared about tardiness Bella?" I asked placing my bare feet tenderly on the frozen floor.

"Since you stopped caring," She said plopping down on her own bed, already dressed for classes. "You may have passed your O.W.L.s with flying colors but don't forget, N.E.W.T.s are next year."

I shook my head. "You don't have to remind me you know. Once I do get my bum out of bed, I study like a maniac. You know that."

She shrugged in a non-committal way. "So another Amos escapade last night huh?"

I shot her a dirty look as I pulled on my uniform skirt. "Don't start."

"That's the third one this week isn't it?"

"Bella, I'm warning you. I don't want to talk about this right now."

"And why not?" She said leaning forward, throwing her brunette hair casually over her shoulder.

"Because I'm tired and your trying to take advantage of my tendency to embarrass myself when I'm fatigued," I said tightening my tie in the mirror.

"And if I am?" She said brightly, slinging her bag over her shoulder, leaning elegantly upon the doorframe. "You do know it's been over a year now don't you."

I rolled my eyes. "Yes Bella. I know it's been over a year since my three-month relationship with Amos. I know already." I pulled my hair back a little tighter and examined myself in the mirror. I sighed heavily and cocked my head to the side. Shrugging at my reflection, I shouldered my bag and followed Arabella out the door.

As we wound our way down the spiral staircase, I tried to avoid her eyes. Truth is that it was taking me far too long to get over Amos Diggory. I was a lowly 5th year when his god like 7th year self asked me to Hogsmeade. I had never had a boyfriend like him before. He was mature, sweet, caring, and loyal. He didn't pressure me or push me yet made me feel desirable and sexy. In three months, he made me feel more alive than I had in three years. He ended it. If asked, I say we ended it because that is how he tried to do it. He let me down easy and I appreciated that, but it didn't stop me crying for days. After we broke up mid way through the year. I searched desperately for someway to feel that same passion and emotion. The only thing that could compare was the pride of a good grade or the rush of an infamous Evans/Potter argument. I had a fling over the summer but it only resulted in decreasing my self confidence but I returned to school a little better, less desperate to feel that burning passion. Maybe I still needed that passion though, even if only in my dreams.

As we moved into the warmth of the commonroom, the fire burning hot in the hearth, I spotted Frank standing by the stairs of the girl's dorms. He grabbed my arm with a shy smile. "Do you know if Alice is coming down anytime soon? At this rate, we won't be able to get breakfast before Herbology."

I smiled warmly back. "I'm sure she'll be down soon lover boy." I patted him on the shoulder as I passed.

My shoulders dropped a little lower. He loved her. She loved him. Alice and Frank I mean. Everyone knew it too. We all knew they would be married as soon as they graduated. I cast a look over my shoulder as I heard Alice's feet rush down the stairs. I saw her leap into his arms as he kissed her deeply without reserve. I turned away… but not before Bella could notice. She grabbed my hand. " Sorry about this morning," she whispered. I nodded silently. I knew she meant well but I couldn't help but think that I wished someone other than my best friend wanted to hold my hand to breakfast. Little did I know that he was sitting in the great hall eating already.

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I hope you all enjoyed reading that like I enjoyed reading it. Later on, I'll get hot and heavy with details… hence the rating. Amos is based off an ex boyfriend named Steve. I was 16, he was 19, and I was crazy about him. We broke off on good terms because he was going back to college 5 hours away and I was stuck in high school. I don't talk to Steve anymore but you'll come to see why after 2 years, he is still a present thought in my mind through Lily's parallel experiences.

Disclaimer: I am not J.K. Rowling. As much as I wish I did, I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters from the series.