Chapter 14: Threats and Birthdays

"Sirius if you don't hurry we are going to be late!" Mimi said urgently tugging the bottom of her school skirt and pacing as Sirius leisurely ate pancakes. They were sitting in the kitchens because Sirius had overslept and missed breakfast, but declared a deep need for pancakes and thus here they were.

"Meems, relax. Minnie loves me to death she won't mind us being a few minutes late," Sirius said and then froze at the words he just spoke.

"Shit," he said realizing how much trouble they would be in. He shouted a quick thanks to the house-elves who squeaked in reply before he and Mimi took off running to Transfiguration.

"Ms. McMahon Mr. Black how lovely for you to show up to my class," McGonagall said sharply as the couple bursted in panting.

"S-sorry Professor. We overslept," Mimi said struggling to keep her breathing under control.

"Mmm, shocker there. 5 points from Gryffindor each, now take your seats before you waste anymore of my class time," McGonagall said dismissively and Mimi and Sirius nodded, taking their seats and smiling at how easy they got off.

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"Minnie was in a right good mood today," James said as the Marauders, Mimi, Lily, Sarah, and Arabella made their way down the corridor after Transfiguration.

"You bet your bottom on that mate. She's definitely warming up to me," Sirius said grinning broadly.

"HA!" Remus said sarcastically his arm wrapped around Sarah's shoulder. Sirius was about to retort when a hand roughly pulled Mimi backwards. Sirius spun around in shock and anger coursed through his veins as he saw Severus Snape's grimy hand wrapped around his girlfriends arm.

"If you ever talk to me like that again McMahon… I will make sure you meet the same fate as your parents," Snape sneered his hook-nose inches away from Mimi's.

"Touch me again Snivellus and I'll make sure you can't hold a wand to hurt anyone ever again," Mimi growled right back and Snape's death grip tightened around her arm.

"Consider yourself warned McMahon," he told her before releasing her so roughly that she flew backwards. Sirius caught her in his arms as he seethed with hate.

"Foul, evil, greasy, good-for-nothing, motherfucking GIT!" Sirius erupted.

"Leave it be," Mimi said harshly as Sirius moved to go after Snape.

"What?" Sirius asked incredulously.

"Leave it be, Sirius," Mimi repeated and this time she had a pleading note in her voice. Sirius looked torn between getting revenge and doing what his girlfriend wanted.

"But Meems, he threatened you," Sirius said somewhat weakly.

"Its fine," Mimi said for the last time and she took Sirius's hand.

"We got an open block now anyway lets not waste it on Snape," she said with a light smile and the group laughed somewhat nervously.

"Well I guess its first stop the kitchens then," Lily said and Mimi gave her a thankful smile as the group became instantly distracted by the idea of food.

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"I love open blocks!" Sirius cried merrily throwing up a handful of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans.

"Me too," Mimi agreed joyously. The group was sitting the near deserted Gryffindor common room stuffing themselves with sweets and trying to push the memory of Snape's threat to the farthest unreachable corner of their mind.

"This was fun," Lily agreed, "but we could spice it up a little more." Every looked at her in shock, Lily never suggested 'spicing' stuff up.

"Well I'll be damned… Lily Evans wants more fun! And Remus is being distracted by a girl. I LOVE LOVE!" Sirius cried out doing a little jig and everyone began laughing.

"You are so so weird," Arabella commented.

"You're just realizing that now?" James questioned her.

"I prefer to refer to it as my wittiness," Sirius said in a dignified voice and blew a big bubble from his gum.

"I prefer to call it you uniqueness," Mimi told him and he smiled.

"I LOVE YOU," He screamed happily and engulfed her in a huge hug.

"How much sugar have you ingested exactly?" Mimi asked pulling away from him laughing. Sirius just grinned down at her. He had eaten a lot of sweets, but in reality, he was just overly-worried about her and was channeling it all into hyper activeness.

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"HAPPY BIRTHDAY LILY!" The group called that Friday night. Lily grinned around at them and then looked down, beaming, at her cake.

"Wow guys… you didn't have to do this!" Lily said astounded by the beautiful cake.

"Aw Lilypily it was nothing," Sirius said.

"It's not even at the best part yet," James whispered in her ear and she turned to look up at him excitedly.

"You mean you guys did more for my birthday?" Lily asked her voice squeaking. She truly loved birthday surprises.'

"Of course there's more gorgeous. How does a table for 8 in a private upstairs room at the Three Broomsticks sound? Or how about the mountainous pile of presents that's waiting atop that table for 8?" James smiled at her.

"Amazing!" Lily squeaked and she threw her arms around James neck giving him a deep and excited kiss. James laughed against her lips and smiled broadly down at her.

"Why don't you lovely ladies go get dressed and will meet you down here in 45 minutes," he suggested smoothly and the girls nodded and raced off.

"I can't believe you guys did this for me," Lily gushed as she walked over to her closet to find a suitable outfit.

"What do you mean Lil? We were planning this for months," Mimi told her as she pulled a pair of shoes out.

"We were just afraid you would have guessed," Sarah and Arabella told her.

"You guys are the absolute greatest! I love birthday surprises!' Lily gave them a hug and the girls then returned to their outfit choosing. They kept it simple and sweet with Lily in a right green bib-front, sleeveless dress that fell to her lower thigh. She slid a vibrant green head band over her red hair that fell in soft curls. She kept her make up simple and she looked stunning. Mimi wore a bright yellow sleeveless baby doll dress that fell to her upper thigh and complimented her complexion. She slid a yellow double-band head band around her hair and applied some light mascara. Sarah donned a pale green floral dress with cap sleeves. She looked brilliant with just a dab of lip gloss. Arabella was dressed in a scoop neck white polka dotted dress that clung loosely to her curvy figure she straightened her hair and the girls smiled at their reflection.

"Let's go to my partay!" Lily said merrily and the girls slipped on their shoes and ran downstairs.

"Hey sexy lady, I like your clothes," Sirius sang upon seeing the girls. This earned him a whack on the back of the head from Remus, but still all the boys ogled.

"Well, shall we depart," James said finally clearing his throat and taking Lily's arm.

"Its birthday party time," Lily agreed happily and the group began to stealthily make their way to secret passage to Hogsmeade.

"It's a bit late for you lot isn't it?" Madame Rosmerta asked with a mock-stern expression on her face.

"Ahh Rosie m'dear it's a special night though. It's Lily's birthday," James smiled putting on his Potter charm.

"Of course it is. Happy birthday Lily dear, the rooms all set for you guys. Have fun, but not too much especially you Sirius Black," Madame Rosmerta said smiling to the kids and ushering them upstairs. The group of friends looked around into a big room with a wooden table set for 8. In the middle of the table was a pile of shiny boxes.

"Ooh presents!" Lily squealed and she attacked the table and James and Sirius began laughing at her.

"A little over eager their Lilypily?" Sirius teased as Lily began shredding wrapping paper.

"Padfoot, at your own birthday a year ago, I seem to recall you giving Peter a broken wrist in such a rush to get to your own presents," Remus pointed out with a smile. Sirius stuck out his tongue, a witty reply cut short by Lily's excited squeals.

"James it's beautiful," Lily cried as she held up a silver chain with an emerald dangling off it. She ran into James arms and wrapped her legs around his waste, kissing him deeply.

"I'm hungry," Peter said interrupting the love scene and soon everyone was seated around the table. They drank and ate until their stuffed but didn't make any effort to move. Lily looked around at her laughing friends and was filled with love for them all, they had just given her the best birthday ever. She can't believe she had ever doubted James's love for her or Mimi's faith in the Marauders. Sure, they were all pompous jerks on the exterior, but deep down they were all great, sensitive, caring guys and each one of them deserved the girls they had.

"I love you guys," Lily said suddenly tearing up.

"Lily, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" James asked worriedly as tears spilled down Lily's cheeks.

"Nothing, you guys are just the greatest friends anyone could ever ask for," she told them with a watery smile.

"Aww Lily," James crooned.

"Lily Evans you stop that crying missy. Because if you don't stop, I'll start crying and I am not wearing waterproof mascara tonight!" Sarah told her and everyone laughed.

"We really are a great team aren't we?" James said.

"Yea, the best," Mimi said and she grabbed Remus and Sirius's hand, "Friends forever guys." Everyone agreed whole heartedly and Mimi smiled.

"I am going to go the bathroom real quick guys, all this butterbeer is getting to my bladder," she joked and got up.

"Come back soon love," Sirius told her blowing kisses.

"Couldn't stay away babe," Mimi responded walking back and giving him a soft kiss.

"Alright gotta pee," Mimi said and she quickly ran out of the room, leaving behind her laughing friends. She smiled as she made her way to the loo, tonight had gone exactly as planned. She used the bathroom and washed her hands, deciding to step outside for a breath of fresh air before returning upstairs. She walked out of the pub and breathed out as the soft wind hit her cheeks.

"I love this," Mimi whispered thinking about her friends and how perfect everything was. She turned around to head back into the pub when she walked right into none other than a very drunk Severus Snape.

A/N: Hey guys! Okay thank you for the reviews that i got...KEEP DOING IT!! Their is only 1 or 2 more chapters left in this fanfic too, i'm sad. Anyway REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW as usual.

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