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Chapter 2

"Mr. Black I am sure I will regret asking but what is your excuse for being late this morning?" asked Professor McGonagall as Sirius walked into the classroom after the lecture had begun.

"Well, if you must know I have an absolute wanker for a best friend," Sirius answered lazily as he hit the back of James' head.

"Ten points from Gryffindor," she sighed and went back to teaching.

Lily was having a hard time concentrating with James in class. She kept wondering what his reaction was when he saw that note. She knew better than to try to catch his eye in class. Professor McGonagall was very strict about paying attention and class.

He probably didn't even notice, Lily thought as she sighed. Remus was sitting next to her noticed her big sigh. Finally class is over, Lily picked up her book and was out the door when Remus reached out and caught by the arm. He pulled into a quiet hallway nearby.

"How are you, Lils?" asked Remus, "You seemed distracted today."

Lily looked at the floor, trying to decide how much to tell her friend who just happened to be James' friend as well.

"Come on Lily, it will not be long before someone sees us back here," Remus smiled and added, "Wouldn't want James to think the worst, right?

Lily blushed but Remus ignored her discomfort. He had almost given up hope for his two friends to ever get along and it looked it things were finally looking up.

"Alright I will tell you but no laughing got it?"

"Of course, you know you can trust me."

"Last night I came back from patrols and James was in the common room. He had fallen asleep over his work so I put a blanket over him. Big deal, what are you going to tell him I developed a soft spot?"

"Something else must have happened; otherwise you wouldn't be as squirmy." Remus pointed out crossing his arms across his chest.

Lily stuck out her tongue with a smile. Remus knew her too well for her liking somedays.

"Fine, one of James' scratch papers caught my eye. It had a question on it, so I answered it" Lily declared matter-of-factly.

"Ah ha, I saw the note. James came back into the room this morning and went after Sirius. He thought Sirius was pulling a prank on him. Of course Sirius denied having anything to do with it." Remus peered down at her with a smile "So are you going to tell him or should I?"

"Remus! That isn't even a bit funny." pouted Lily. Remus looked down the hall and noticed a few classmates glancing their way.

"We have to get to class. Nevertheless Lily," he caught her as she turned to leave, "James needs to know. I would rather you tell him, but then again maybe you will chicken out. Maybe I should blackmail you."

"Okay fine I will tell him, even if I have no clue why it is so important that he knows." Lily pulled away

"You know why it is important otherwise you wouldn't have written the note." Remus called after her.