A/N: Happy (late) birthday to my reviewer, FutureAuthor-Hopefully, who I am slightly scared of right now. Don't throw the granadillas at me!
A/N: Sorry for the delay, my computer got a virus :( But, to pass the time, I got onto the internet on some other computers and made a website! It's Harry Potter centric at the moment, and I'm only just setting it up. I need more people, though, so that I can finish setting the site up! Woo! Oh, and so that if I have more people I can feel the need to upgrade and jazz it up a little more. What's the point if I only have a few people that I know and don't care if it's a little dodgy?
So, here's a little mission for you guys. If you like the idea of Role-Playing on a forum, as though you're in Hogwarts, then I'll see you there!
(Mind, make sure you read Discussion, First Years Professors and House Ghosts, and Q and A before Role-Playing )
LINK: fictionandnotsofictionrpg. freeforums. org (without the spaces)
A/N: ARGH! I got an error message from , which gives me an even bigger delay. Sorry :/
A/N: Finally. It's uploaded. (Duh)
Anyway, if uploading takes more than three weeks (around about, girl has gotta do homework!) the next chapter'll be on my site (see above).
Thankies!
Lily laughed at a comment that Sirius Black made. Yes, Sirius Black.
Lily, Lionel, Bridget and KayCee were suddenly best friends with the lot of them, them being the Marauders plus Eli.
The Marauders were more connected in many ways. They were certainly more connected than Lily ever thought possible. And no, there was no question about the sexuality of the four pranksters; they were as straight as Lily was, which was extremely straight.
"Pass the salt, Padfoot."
"No."
"Yes."
Lily rolled her eyes, though it was in an amused manner, rather than her usual exasperated manner. Sirius and James bickered until they were both blue in the face. Finally, Sirius gave James the salt container unceremoniously.
"Thank you."
"No, thank you."
Eli the Elf Girl flashed a grin at Lily, who smiled back. It seemed much more… refreshing, now that all of the Seventh Year Gryffindors were friends. Though, Lily was pretty sure that she gave everyone in the Great Hall a heart attack when she walked in with James and his 'crew', smiling and laughing like anything.
Now, though, everyone had settled down.
James sat across from Lily, and Eli sat beside him. Lily was pretty sure that they were holding hands under the table.
A spark of… something ignited in Lily as she thought of this.
"Have you spoken to Lockhart, yet?" asked Remus Lupin.
"Why does everyone ask me that?" asked Lily, moodily stabbing her pasta.
Bridget leaned forward, as though telling her a secret.
"It's because you and Gilderoy are such a great couple, looks and otherwise. And it's because we're worried about you. You need some relationships so that you can show the guys what Lily Evans has got!" Bridget said. Everyone nodded.
"I'll talk to Gilderoy if you talk to Drew," said Lily stubbornly. Bridget grinned.
"You're on."
Lily stood outside of the Dungeons, not believing her luck (again).
Bridget talked to Drew, as was the orders, and now they were going to the Three Broomsticks on a date on the next Hogsmeade weekend.
Lily sighed, waiting for Gilderoy to appear somewhere.
"Hi," said a voice behind her. She swivelled. Huh, what a coincidence… thought Lily before replying with a feeble, "Hello."
"I wanted to ask you something," said Gilderoy, his teeth gleaming in the dim light.
"Yes?" asked Lily.
"Why have you been avoiding me?"
Lily wasn't actually sure herself.
"I dunno. Have I been avoiding you?"
"As far as I know, you haven't talked to me since the ball. That was three weeks ago."
"I've been busy. You know, Eli, Prefect meetings, NEWTs," said Lily, hoping it would work.
"Oh, yeah, well, that's OK. How about we go to the Three Broomsticks next Hogsmeade weekend?" asked Gilderoy. Lily looked into his blue eyes, seeing genuine hope and eagerness in them.
"Of course."
"Oy, Lockhart!"
"What?" asked Gilderoy impatiently.
"Did she fall for it?" asked an eager Slytherin.
"Yes. Who knew that one of the brightest witches in Gryffindor could be so dumb when it came to reading people?" asked Gilderoy, falling into step with the Slytherin.
"So, phase one is done. Now, let's start with phase two…"
The two Slytherins bent their heads together and started plotting phase two of the plan.
KayCee walked hand in hand with Sean Argent, wondering if she should tell him.
They had made up during the ball, and they picked up where they left off.
"Remember the time when we scared Red?" asked Sean.
KayCee nodded, chuckling. Sean's nickname for Lily was Red. KayCee remembered that day clearly. Lily was so furious that it was funny. Until she charmed pillows to pelt them.
It was also the day when KayCee's child was conceived.
Sean grinned down at KayCee, his eyes shimmering. That day had been the best of his life. He loved every moment of it; it being the start of the year, the feast, the prank… his alone time with his gorgeous girlfriend.
"Do you remember afterwards?" asked Sean.
"Of course," replied KayCee.
"That whole day was the best day of my life," said Sean seriously, looking into KayCee's eyes.
KayCee looked away from him. She had to tell him.
"Sean…"
"Hmm?"
They were walking casually through the Transfiguration courtyard. KayCee led Sean to a bench, just in case he took the news badly.
"You know that day?" she asked, pacing in front of him. She turned her back to him.
"Yes…"
"That was the day I became pregnant."
KayCee heard a thud. She turned back around and saw Sean on the ground.
KayCee sighed and helped him up. He stared blankly at her.
"Pre-pregnant?" he stuttered. KayCee nodded.
Sean reached out and gently touched her stomach.
"Mine?"
"Yes," said KayCee, tears sparkling in her eyes.
"I have to sit down."
Eli was having the time of her life.
She and James were in Hogsmeade, illegally, and they were looking around Honeydukes, joking and laughing. James scooped up Eli and gently placed her on the counter.
"How much for this sweetie?" he asked the man behind the counter. Eli giggled shrilly and jumped off, playfully smacking his arm.
The man behind the counter just shook his head.
"Ah, young love," he sighed, before turning around and restocking some sweets.
The bell clanged as the couple left Honeydukes.
James swooped down and kissed Eli. Then it turned into a major snogging session, with Eli's back pressed up against Honeydukes' window.
Eli broke off the kiss, and they were both dazzled.
He was the perfect man. She was sure that he could fulfil her needs…
Sirius, Remus and Peter Pettigrew were playing an extremely boring game of Exploding Snap.
"You know what?" asked Peter, slamming down his cards, which promptly exploded in his face.
"What?" asked Sirius as Remus got up to get a damp towel.
"I'm sick of this. Let's just go find some people and play Spin the Bottle or Truth or Dare. Maybe throw a party," suggested Peter.
"Thanks, Moony," said Peter, wiping his face with the towel Remus handed to him.
Sirius looked deep in thought.
"Wormtail, are you seeing what I'm seeing?" gasped Remus.
Peter looked up and saw Sirius' expression.
"I think I am, Moony," said Peter.
"We should document this."
"Put it in the newspaper."
"Quick! Alert the media! And for good measure, Minnie!"
Sirius decked Remus and Peter before the had the chance to alert the media of the miraculous discovery that Sirius Black could actually think.
"Thanks, Pads, we knew you appreciated us," groaned Peter from the ground.
"You didn't have to hit us as though we were Bludgers," grumbled Remus next to Peter.
Sirius ignored them.
"I think – " Remus and Peter struggled the urge to gasp again, "that Wormy is right. – " This time they did gasp. Sirius still ignored them.
"We should have a party, play Spin the Bottle. Maybe Strip Exploding Snap, or Truth or Dare. I have a huge vat of Firewiskey and Butterbeer bottles in James' trunk," said Sirius.
Remus raised an eyebrow.
"Why James' trunk?"
"Because I felt like it."
Remus shrugged, taking that as an answer.
The three boys dragged James' trunk down the stairs. Remus charmed the radio to play Dragon's Breath, a popular rock band, and Peter transfigured a few books into tables, setting up the drinks.
Sirius disappeared into the Kitchens for some food.
Soon enough, the party was in full swing.
Lily heard music pumping through the Fat Lady's portrait.
She sighed exasperatedly.
"Not again. Quidditch Socks," said Lily to the Fat Lady. The portrait swung open and the common room was in a disarray.
KayCee, James and Eli were nowhere to be seen, but Sirius certainly was. He was dancing uncoordinatedly and was probably the prime suspect for the mess in the common room.
"Hey! It's what's-her-face…" Peter clicked his fingers, his eyes crossed.
"Lily, wasn't it?" asked Remus monotonously from his awkward position on an armchair.
A few girls were playing Strip Exploding Snap and a few guys were drooling as they watched. Disgusted, Lily went to Remus, who seemed to be the most sober of the group.
"Remus! How could you?"
"How couldn't I?" asked Remus, dropping his bottle of Firewiskey.
Lily sighed.
"C'mon, join in on the fun! The next game is Spin the Bottle!" shouted Sirius, draping his arms around Lily's shoulders and taking another swig of Firewiskey.
"Let me guess… the reason for this party was because you were bored?" asked Lily.
"Bing! Correct! Marvellous! Have a cookie!" yelled Sirius in Lily's ear.
He stuffed a bottle of Firewiskey into her hands and tipped it down her throat.
Now, what you have to understand is that Lily prided herself on being a Firewiskey virgin. Her reputation was sure to be ruined…
So, she might as well ruin it with style, she thought as the Firewiskey burned her throat. It felt extremely good.
"This tastes awesome!" shouted Lily, a gleam in her eye.
"Here! Take some more!" screamed Peter, giving her five more bottles.
"Woo!"
"Lily?" asked James in amazement.
He and Eli had returned from their Hogsmeade trip. Lily was dancing without a t-shirt.
"Haaaaaaaaaay!" she said, before dropping to the floor then slowly making her way up. Remus, Sirius, Peter and Frank Longbottom, a sixth year, were watching her intently.
"SPIN THAT BOTTLE!" shouted Lily, making her way down to the circle again.
The music was on full blast and several other people were just partying hard.
Sirius spun the bottle and it landed on Lily.
"Why hello!" said Sirius before planting one on Lily. When they broke apart, she giggled and took another swig of Firewiskey.
She spun the bottle and it landed on Frank Longbottom, who blushed bright red. She kissed him, before taking another swig of Firewiskey.
"This is so fun!" Lily laughed.
"I know, right?" laughed Bridget, leaning against Lily. They burst into peals of laughter.
Lily spilt a little of Firewiskey on her bra and chest.
"Hey, does anyone want to lick this off?" she asked, blinking rapidly at the boys.
Sirius, Frank and Remus slowly made their way over to her, about to lick of the Firewiskey. James had seen enough. His friends were so wasted that they were licking Firewiskey off each other and the music was so loud that his ear drums were throbbing.
James flicked off the music and yelled,
"ALRIGHT! BED! NOW!"
"Aww, but – "
"BED!"
Everyone made their way slowly to their dormitories, stumbling and slipping.
"OH, AND JAMES! YOU'RE A PARTY POOPER!" yelled Sirius who was last. He turned and gave James the finger. Sirius then followed Peter up to his dorm, stumbling and knocking into the walls.
James swivelled to Lily, who was trying to look innocent and covering her lacy black bra with her arms.
"C'mon," he said to Lily. He held his hand out to Eli, who grabbed it.
Eli smiled gently at James, and she picked up Lily's shirt on their way out.
Lily woke with a massive hangover.
What did I do last night? Why is everything so bright? She blinked, shading her eyes.
She sat up and immediately felt sick.
"Urgh," she groaned.
"Morning, sunshine."
Ah! So loud!
"I need to ask you something," said James, who was sitting on an armchair. It was then that Lily realised that she was on the couch.
"Shoot," Lily said, rubbing her temples.
"Why did you drink Firewiskey in the first place?"
"I – I think Sirius tipped it down my throat. That was my first ever taste of Firewiskey. It was so good. It relieved my stress," said Lily thoughtfully.
James nodded and handed her a cup.
"Drink it. It's water," he said. Lily did that and felt a little relief.
"Thanks."
It was only a few hours later when James realised something.
He was actually over Lily.
When he saw her wearing a bra, he didn't stare or make comments. He didn't even feel a weird swooping feeling when he talked to her the next morning.
That meant he was just friends with Lily. He had Eli, and Lily had, or at least was about to have, Gilderoy.
He felt elated. He jumped and whooped, receiving strange looks from passers-by.
Yes!