Title: A Time For Change
Author Name: DarkForest214
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: "Transforming Thoughts"
Summery: Sequel to "Transforming Thoughts." Follow Lily and James in their new relationship while keeping an eye on their mischievous friends Remus Lupin and Sirius Black.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters or Hogwarts School. I did not write this to try and make money. I am not stealing from JKR and the publishing companies and whatnot… I own nothing!
Author's Note: I am so sorry...I hadn't realized how long it's been since I last updated! Sorry about the wait...
Chapter Nineteen
"But Madame Pomfrey—"
"No, Miss Evans. Remus is not up for any visitors today," Pomfrey replied firmly. She was blocking the entry into the hospital wing as Sirius, James, Lily and Peter tried to visit Remus during lunch.
"Just so I can give him the notes I took in ch—"
"Miss Evans I can't let you in. What part of 'no' don't you understand?" said Pomfrey.
James and Sirius exchanged looks and nodded. It was time that she learn that they knew.
"We don't care what state he's in… any cuts or bruises are understandable — considering his condition," said James.
"His condition? Boys, he has the flu," said Pomfrey. It then slowly dawned on her. "Cuts? Bruises? Nobody said anything about—"
"We know," shrugged Sirius.
"Then how do you—?"
"We know," said James, laying emphasis on the last word.
Madame Pomfrey looked from one sincere face to another, totally speechless. When at last she found her voice she said in a very stern tone. "I have no idea what you are talking about. Remus Lupin has the flu. End of story." And she shut the door in their faces.
They heard the lock click and Sirius punched the nearby wall in frustration. "Damn. What good did that do?" he asked.
"We'll still be able to see him tonight," reassured James.
"Yes, but now she knows we know. Ya know?" said Sirius.
James looked briefly confused but shook his head and continued, "She probably doesn't know that Remus knows we know."
"But if she knows we know, and that he knew we knew, then why—?"
"Boys! Stop it, please! You're giving me a headache," Lily snapped, stifling a giggle. "We'll just go and see him tonight."
"We? Since when do you sneak out after hours and break into the Hospital Wing, Lily Evans?" asked Sirius.
"Ever since Remus told me about his condition. I'm involved now, if you haven't noticed, and whether you like it or not Sirius Black, I'm not going anywhere," she replied sternly.
They stared each other down until Sirius broke eye contact and muttered, "Fine. We'll all go tonight."
"Thank you," Lily said with a sweet smile. "Now let's get off to potions so we can get seats near each other and cauldrons that don't leak."
The boys moaned and groaned, but in the end they followed her anyway. Lily and James were holding hands as they headed toward the dungeons but that didn't stop Sirius.
"So, Lily my sweet, want to be my potions partner?" he asked coyly as he wrapped his arm around her shoulders.
"As appealing as that sounds," Lily said sarcastically, "I've already got a partner." And she ducked out from under his arm and moved to the other side of James.
"Yeah, and if you keep it up, Padfoot, you just might find some itching powder in your underwear drawer," said James.
"Joke's on you, Prongs. I don't keep my underwear in a drawer."
"Yeah, I know. It's all over the floor of the dorm room," said James.
"That's not all mine," Sirius said in his defense.
"It's not all clean either," snorted James.
"Boys! You don't stop, do you?" asked Lily.
James and Sirius exchanged a glance, smiled and said in unison, "Nope."
"Oh, brother," Lily murmured, burying her head in her hands.
"They even argue in their sleep," Peter added helpfully. Lily jumped; she had forgotten he was with them. He always followed so quietly, eager to please and ready to hand out compliments to James and Sirius. Or to state the obvious whenever it needed — or didn't need — to be stated.
"How would you know?" Sirius asked. "Your snoring is a clear indication that you're asleep."
"Yeah, we're not arguing in our sleep, we're arguing over who has to go and roll you onto your side," said James. Peter's face reddened and he slumped back behind the group, trailing silently as accustomed to.
"Do I need to revoke your talking privileges?" Lily threatened.
"Oh yeah? And how are you gonna do that?" Sirius taunted.
"Simple silencing charm," Lily said with a smirk.
"I know of a way to silence you that doesn't involve using my wand or a simple spell," said James, a mischievous glint in his eye.
"Oh yeah? And how do you propose to do tha—?" and he cut her off with a kiss.
"See, it worked," James said as he pulled away, Lily just smiled and blushed a little.
"Try that with me, Potter and I'll hex you into next week," said Sirius.
"Are you sure?" James asked, eyebrow raised.
"Positive."
"Oh c'mon… you know you want me." And with that James started chasing Sirius down the hallway making kissing noises.
"James! Sirius! You guys?!" Lily called out as the two raced down the hall, vaulting down the steps. "Boys," Lily said disgustingly, "Can't live with 'em. Can't live without 'em…"
"They're just looking for a little fun in a boring life filled with academics…" said Peter shyly.
When the two finally caught up with James and Sirius they were panting heavily and leaning on the door to the potions classroom.
"How nice of you to wait for us," Lily said sarcastically.
James smiled and said, "Anything for you my flower."
Before, whenever he called her a flower it had infuriated her. It goes to show that feelings really can change…For better, or worse…!
A/N: Once again I'm sorry about the wait, please forgive me and review! (Cause as always I love hearing what you guys think!) Leave some...