CHAPTER 2
A/N: fact: when JK Rowling says that minesweeper helps one to write, she tells the truth! It is a great relief from my fan-fiction writing to be able to play minesweeper on my computer. Anyway, back to the story….
'Sirius mate,' James slowly approached Sirius, 'd'you…d'you think that...that I should tell Evans who I am?'
'Duh, she knows who you are, thick-o. She knows you're a conceited little berk who –' Sirius stopped short for James had just sent him a warning look that clearly said he was most definitely not in the mood for jokes.
'No, I mean…should I tell her that I'm an Animagus? That I'm the stag who's been listening to her so carefully…' his voice trailed off.
'Are you crazy James?!' Sirius yelped, 'how d'you know she wont go straight to Dumbledore if you tell her? And you can't tell her about Moony, she might not be able to keep it a secret! Oh yeah, not to mention the fact that she'll think you've been lying to her all this time. She'll think you were trying to get her to tell you everything.' He paused for breath and said more quietly, 'trust me Prongs, the less you have to do with her, the better.'
'B – But you like her don't you Padfoot?' muttered James angrily,
'Course I do! I don't think there's anyone who suits you more. But that's not the point!' He added angrily, 'You know what she thinks of you, she'll go straight to Dumbledore and that'll be all our necks on the line! Listen mate,' he added in a calmer tone, 'I know you fancy her and stuff, I just don't think a girl is something worth getting in trouble for. Please James, just leave it. Go out with someone who actually likes you.'
James had been listening quietly the whole time. He knew that Sirius was telling the truth, but, he thought earnestly, but in a relationship, honesty is key! With that thought in his mind, James leapt up, not realising that Sirius was still talking,
'Plus, she'll – hey! Where're you going?'
'Sorry Padfoot, gotta go talk to Remus!'
Down in the library Remus Lupin was pouring over a book, '101 cures and remedies for Werewolf bites,' James read. Remus' head snapped up,
'Shh! Don't say it so loudly!'
'Sorry, I needed to talk to you though,'
'So,' said Remus quietly, 'you want to tell Lilly that I'm a Werewolf and you're an Animagus?'
'That's the general idea..'
'Okay. Tell her.' Remus' abrupt answer took James by surprise so much that he took a moment to recover,
'Y-you're sure?'
'Definitely. Lilly's a sensible girl. She knows I can't help being a Werewolf and she'll understand that you wanted to help me. However, if Sirius doesn't want you to tell her, don't tell her about him. In fact' he added as an after thought, 'don't tell Lilly about Peter either.'
'Okay, so when d'you reckon I should tell her?'
'What am I? You're love counsellor? Go tell her when you think it's right.'
James could not wait for the next full moon, for that was when he had planned to tell Lilly. He knew she couldn't hate him any more than she did already, so what did he have to lose?
When the full moon came around once more, James stationed himself outside the main door, as usual. Lily came and saw him immediately. As usual. Then, as usual she sat down beside the stag and began to tell him about her month. Part way through her speaking, James decided it was now time to reveal himself. He stood up.
That's odd thought Lily. That didn't normally happen. But what she saw next made any thoughts of abnormality go from her head. This was more than weird...it was crazy! She must be more tired than she had thought. Her eyes were playing tricks on her. It couldn't be, 'James?' she whispered…
A/N what will happen next? Sorry it's kinda pants (and it took me what felt like ages too!) but I was trying to get it done all this week with loads of homework at the same time mental note to self, always write fan-fic BEFORE doing homework!! Anyway, reviews would be nice, and before anyone else says anything, I'm sorry for putting three 'l's in Lily.