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Author's Note: Wow, this took a long time to update. I'm sorry. DID YOU GUYS SEE AVPS? IT WAS AMAZING! AHH!
Giggles, squeals, and the scents of clashing perfumes filled the girls dormitory on the eve of The All Hallows Eve Ball. It was about 6 pm, and Lily was putting the finishing touches on Alice's hair and Makeup. The girls had agreed to each take care of the other's appearance for the Ball. Alice had curled Lily's naturally long eyelashes, and added a smudge of gray eyeshadow to bring out her brilliant green eyes, and charmed her hair to fall in perfect ringlets, framing her face. Lily, on the other had, and dramatically lined Alice's electric blue eyes with heavy black liner, perfected her pout with red lipstick, and left her straight black hair as it was, with the exception of a headband that had a cluster a jeweled flowers on the left side.
The bell chimed 7 o'clock as Lily slipped into her emerald green dress. It had thin, shiny straps and an empire waist. It was just long enough to appear modest, but short enough to show her knees and not look frumpy. Alice's black strapless dress was floor length and elegant, but far too big for her petite frame. Thankfully, the head girl noticed this and taught her a spell that would keep it up.
"I hope James is on his best behavior tonight. If he pulls anything I swear I will hex him into next year. I wonder if he will like my dress...will he notice how it brings out my eyes? Bad, Lily! He is nothing but trouble. I forbid you from liking him. Just ignore his sparkling hazel eyes, and the way his black hair fal- Lily, you're going to the All Hallows Eve Ball with Severus."
She stepped into the Gryffindor common room, and looked around for her date. Alice had met with her boyfriend, Frank; all of the other girls were with their date too. It didn't occur to Lily, at first, the Severus was in Slytherin, and therefore couldn't come into the common room. She sighed and stepped through the portrait hole. Snape was waiting for her on the other side, and she expected. Lily didn't want to admit it, but he did look pretty good. Actually, he looked...great. The two first years stood in silence and surveyed each other for a few minutes. The golden haired girl took in the way her date's dress pants fit just right, and his dress robes that didn't even have any wrinkles. He obviously took time and care getting ready – he even brushed and washed his hair for the occasion.
"You look nice, Lily" murmured Severus. The words seemed forced, but Lily smiled and offered her thanks and the same for him.
They stood awkwardly by The Fat Lady until Alice and Frank came out, then the four headed down to the Great Hall. No one knew what to say when they walked through the doors, it was truly magical. Being first years, none of the four were used to the extravagance of Hogwarts' parties. The ceiling was charmed black as could be, and there were more twinkling stars than anyone could count. The walls had freakishly realistic depictions of spooky graveyards on them that could fool any unsuspecting eye into thinking they really were in a cemetery. The ghosts of the castle were more than happy to get into the Halloween spirit, and were haunting the dark room. The four tables that were usually in place for meals were gone, and instead there were dozens of small round ones, that had six or seven chairs at each. Atop each table was a shimmering black tablecloth that appeared to be covered in cobwebs, and a candle, which gave the area a spooky glow. Where the teachers usually sat there was a stage with one of the most popular wizarding bands playing quite loudly- The Parselmouths. People were dancing in a large crowd all around the stage. There were no lights aside from the dimmed torches on the walls. Severus, Frank, Alice, and Lily claimed a table as their own, then headed over towards the stage, ready to dance.
"James Potter! You bloody little shit. You will get out of bed, get dressed, and go to the All Hallows Eve Ball. AND YOU WILL LIKE IT!" shouted a very angry Sirius Black. When James only grunted in reply, he gave the signal to Remus and Peter. Before James knew what was happening, the three boys had picked him up and carried him all the way to the shower. They then proceeded to throw him into a freezing bathtub, pajamas and all. "You guys suck" were the only words James' freezing lips could form.
Nonetheless, he was dressed and ready to go in less than twenty minutes. Sirius looked over James' messy hair and neat dress robes with a pleased expression, and lead the way to the Great Hall. ON the way there, the marauders passed the Head Boy, Tom. He looked like he had been crying. Remus, being the touchy-feely type, tried to ask him what was wrong. Tom just ignored him and kept on walking in the direction of the bathrooms. The boys shrugged it off and continued on their way to The Great Hall.
Alice pinched Lily's arm, and as she turned to smack her friend she saw the dark haired girl pointing in the direction of the door. Lily looked, but turned back towards the stage as quickly as she possibly could. "This is not good", she thought to herself. She had only seen him for a moment, and her pulse was racing already. Even just the thought of his messy hair and golden eyes made her melt. Lily hated herself for it, because she knew the attraction was only physical, there was nothing else to like about James Potter, the arrogant toerag of the First Years.
Everything happened so fast, no one knew what was going on. All that Lily knew was that she heard a group of girls come running in to the Great Hall, pushing the marauders out of their way. Everyone had turned to see what the blood-curdling screams were about, but soon the girls were surrounded by teachers. Then, the order came for everyone to go to their dormitories, and everyone was to be escorted by a prefect. Each house clustered together, and the next thing Lily remembered she was in her pajamas in her bed. The last thing she thought was that she forgot to say goodbye to Severus.
Author's Note: Please Review! I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Anyone who reviews gets a muffin, and anyone who correctly guesses what happened gets TWO MUFFINS! And an e-hug. PS. My mom just ran in the front door, threw a package of red vines at me, and said "Red Vines, what the hell can't they do?". I love my family.