"Hey guys!" James greeted the school at breakfast.

"So in two weeks on Halloween we are going to have a formal dance. Just a reminder and a recap like I told you last week, no masquerades like last year, and the year before, and the year before. We are going to have a formal dance, sort of like a muggle schools homecoming. Every day will have a theme and prizes given away during lunch, on Thursday night Hufflepuff will play Ravenclaw as their homecoming quidditch game and on Friday, Slytherin will play Gryffindor. Then Saturday night will be the dance," I told the school.

"And this Saturday, tomorrow, is a Hogsmeade visit!" James added while running a hand through his already messed up raven black hair.

"Thank you Lily and James!" Dumbledore said excusing us from the stand.

"Rosie the dance is in two weeks and James still hasn't asked me," I whispered to her.

"Well duh, he's your boyfriend, but what do you reckon about James?" I pressed.

"I say don't wait for him, if another guys asks you, go with him," Rosie told me.

We all had McGonagall together except for Jacob and Rosie who had Herbology, so we set off together. It was quiet for most of the way until Sirius wondered aloud,

"Don't you think its weird how well Jacob and Rosie know each other? Seriously, he asked her out on like the second day of school and they are really close. They have only supposedly known each other for a month!"

"Hmm, what do you reckon? Sirius seems like he could have an idea here," Remus said.

"So when are we going to start 'investigation Rosie and Jacob'?" James asked.

"Can't we just ask them?" I asked.

"Lily, Lily, Lily, has being a Marauder taught you nothing? We have to investigate and make up a plan," Sirius said.

"Well, I'm not doing it, it's stupid. I'm just gonna sit here and watch u fail," I pronounced.

"Yes, I am going to sit with you Lily cause I think the plan it stupid too," James said awkwardly.

"Come on Remus let's go plan," Sirius said, stalking off.

"Um, Sirius? We have class now," Remus said.

"Fine. Let's plan after class. Meet me in the super secret marauder secret meeting secret place," Sirius said.

"Sirius we don't have such a place and even if we did Lily, James, Jacob, and Rosie would know about it," Remus pointed out.

"Well let's make one," Sirius said.

"Whatever Sirius, let's go to class," Remus sighed.

"Welcome to your N.E.W.T. year of transfiguration! This year will be a lot harder and there will be a lot more homework. Pay attention and you will do well. This class we are doing conjuring spells. You're goal is to conjure a needle from my desk. To do it you have to think about where it is at, then flick your wand and say conjourous needle. This is different from a summoning charm. It should not zoom toward you; it should disappear and reappear in front of you. You may begin," McGonagall lectured.

"Conjourous needle. Conjourous needle. I just can't do it!" I complained. Transfiguration was so hard!

"Lily, flick your wand a bit softer, look, conjourous needle," James said as the needle appeared next to him.

"Conjourous," Lily started but James had grabbed her hand to guide her, "needle. I did it! You are such a great teacher James!"

"Thanks! Try again, but without me," James said as Lily did it again.

"Hey Lily?" Emmett, a 7th year Ravenclaw said.

"Oh hey Emmett, what's up?" I answered. Emmett has always been nice to me; I even tutored him during O.W.L. year.

"Well, I was just wondering, if you, um, wanted, to go to the, um Halloween, um formal with me?" He asked me.

"Sure, I'd love to!" I told him. Okay, I was a little disappointed; I did want James to ask me. I really wanted James to ask me.

"Sirius, guess what?" I asked.

"What?" He answered.

"Emmett asked me to the dance!" I gushed.

"McCarty? I thought you liked James," Sirius questioned angerly.

"Well I do, but he didn't ask me and he never show interest but Emmett does and I like him too, a lot, so I'm going with Emmett. Can't you just be happy for me? It's not my fault he didn't ask," I said as I stomped away. He has no right to treat me like that. And you know what sucks? Remus had that exact same response. Some friends, I didn't even want to tell James. It isn't like he would ask me now.

"Rose!" I called after class upon seeing her.

"Hey Lily, did James ask you yet?" She asked.

"No, but Emmett McCarty did!" I squealed.

"The hot Ravenclaw? Nice," She agreed.

"Yeah. I dunno, Remus and Sirius are mad at me for saying yes to him instead of James, but James didn't even ask me!" I ranted.

"Maybe they are jealous?" She wondered.

"Of me and Emmett? I didn't think they swung that way," I said.

"No, of you silly! They might of wanted to ask you!" She explained.

"No, no, no, they are just friends. That's all," I declared.

"Well they sure aren't acting like good ones," I mumbled.

"Whatever, are you excited for shopping tomorrow?" Rose changed the subject.

"Yes! So excited!" I laughed as we headed for our next class.

"I cannot believe that git asked her!" Sirius said.

"I lost my chance, she probably doesn't like me. She likes him. If he would have only waited one more day," James grumbled.

"Aw James don't feel bad, she told Sirius she would have said yes to you. I bet she doesn't even like the guy. Why don't you ask her to Hogsmeade? Then she would know you like her!" Remus suggested.

"Maybe. I'll try, I guess," James said.

"Let's go to the super secret marauder planning room!" Sirius said.

"Once again Sirius, that doesn't exist," Remus sighed.

I was studying in the library and it was peaceful, my haven. I flipped through the crisp pages of my transfiguration book, writing an essay about the properties of conjuring and the five rules. I wrote and wrote and wrote, way past the minimum limit.

"Lily? Do you mind if I sit here?" The gorgeous voice of Emmett asked. He was standing very relaxed with his weight slightly to his left side. He pushed his golden longish hair down as I looked into his eyes, they matched mine.

"Sure Emmett, go ahead," I answered. He started to work on his essay.

"Can I ask a question?" I asked after a while.

"Sure," he looked up surprised.

"Why did you ask me to this dance?" I said.

"Because I think you are beautiful, and your smart and loyal and brave, and, I just like you," He said. I blushed a deep red.

"Thanks, that means a lot. So tell me about yourself, I want to get to know you!" I said, then we got into a deep conversation about everything, about ourselves, our family, and friends, and everything. I felt like I knew everything about him.

"So are you excited for your sister's wedding?" He joked.

"No, but do you want to go with me? I still need a date," I asked, forgetting James totally. I forgot how much I really liked Emmett McCarty.

"I'd love to! Do you want to go to Hogsmeade with me? I know you probably want to shop for a dress, but we can meet for lunch if you want," Emmett offered.

"I'd love to!" I copied.

"Lily, I know it's kind of fast, but I really like you and I think you like me, and, will you be my girlfriend?" Emmett asked.

"Yes, I'd love to," I answered. Just as I answered I heard a crash.

"What was that?" Emmett asked.

"I don't know, do you want to go to dinner now? It should be starting soon," I asked. He took my hand and we set off.

"That git!" James said picked up the books he just knocked over.

So there is the next chapter! Like it? Love it? Well review and tell me please! Anyway I sort of changed the direction of the story but it will work out in the end!

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Becca