Soon she arrived in the Charms classroom, and quickly searched for her text. She spotted it sitting next to another on a bookshelf across the room. She made her way over and paused. Upon hearing a noise, she whirled around to find Narcissa standing in front of her. "Lily, Lily, Lily. Why do you insist upon flirting with James?" "Wait." Lily shook her head. "You think I…" "Yes," Narcissa cut her off. "And I don't just think, I know," she paused. "I know you had better stay away from him." Lily raised an eyebrow. "Face it. James is pureblood, so am I. It just works." She took a step closer towards Lily. "Mud bloods like you, however, will never work with people of our social standards. You're like dirt. Good for nothing. Just give up." Lily's emerald eyes began to glow. "You've already lost." "Never!!" She spoke defiantly. Narcissa reached up and slapped Lily across the cheek. She turned, leaving a slightly stunned Lily, and walked toward the doorway. Lily grabbed her wand and elevated one of the books on the shelf. The book flew past Narcissa's face. She turned around, clearly startled. Lily's arm was outstretched and another book elevated. Narcissa sneered, and then quickly continued on her way. Lily sighed heavily and sent the book skidding across the floor. She shook her head, mentally reviewing what had happened. She placed her hand on her still stinging face. Remus walked into the doorway. Lily's eyes filled with tears, and she sank silently to the floor. "Lily, are you okay?" he quickly walked over and sat beside her. She remained silent for a moment, barely daring to speak for fear of breaking into tears. She took a deep breath and spoke quietly. "Remus, you're my best friend, right?" "Yea." "And we can tell each other everything right?" "Yea, but I don't see what this has to do with why you're sitting on the floor of the Charms classroom, barely able to hold back your tears." Lily bit her lip. "What happened Lil?" She explained her run-in with Narcissa, and then concluded. "I really do like James… but, I've been so horrid to him over the past years, I don't think he'll ever be able to forgive me or speak to me again." "Lily," Remus placed his arm around her shoulders comfortingly. "James has liked you for so long… I know for certain he still does. But…" He paused. "Does he know that you like him?" Lily shook her head. "Then tell him. Christmas break is approaching. If you don't tell him by the end of the year, I am going to." Lily grinned and they stood up. Lily grabbed her book, and Remus collected one off of the floor. "The right time to tell him will come. Just don't abuse your opportunity." Remus placed his hand on her arm as they approached the classroom door. "Are you sure you're okay?" "I'm fine," Lily smiled gratefully at him. "Thank you, Remus." She embraced him, then they entered and walked to their seats. James glanced at her as she sat down. The worked quietly until they heard Professor Matnoth dismiss them. "What was that all about?" James questioned. "Do you have a thing for Remus now?" Lily shook her head. "If only you knew…" She turned and headed through the maze of people. "If only I knew what, Evans?!" he spoke loudly to be heard above the other students. She whirled around and looked at him. "James…" "Lily!" Skye approached them. "You ready?" "I'm sorry… I can't…" Lily paused. "I'll talk to you later. She glanced back at him as she followed Skye out of the room.