Chapter Nine-
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TheFifthCharmedOne-LOL, thnx!
Lady Arianne Of Ambers Valley-LOL, thnx!
Future-Little-Mrs.-Teddy-Lupin-LOL, 'course he will!
Kate1234567lol-Really? You read all of it? Wow, that must have taken a while. I actually didn't write it all in one day. It's kind of a gradual thing, ya know?
emmyleedouglas-LOL, nice story! Can't wait to read the fanfic, but don't worry. I won't mention it to anyone. (BTW, anyone can read your review on the review board, so yeah...) 3rd Person POV is like the way the HP books are written, through the author(Me!)'s eyes.
emmyleedouglas(chap six)-LOL, thnx! That's a really good idea. (I wish I had done that)
emmyleedouglas(chap seven)-LOL, no. Just talk!
emmyleedouglas(chap eight)-Clever, really? I've never been called clever before. LOL, JK! Thnx for reading and reviewing! LOL, the dance is gonna be fun.
Shadow of Flames-Yeah, kind of. I'm actually really surprised someone actually figured that out! I wasn't gonna mention it for, like, two more chapters! (LOL, luv the pen name!)
Pro Shoe Tiers(chap two)-LOL, thnx!
Pro Shoe Tiers(chap three)-lol, thnx. It's mainly because Harry's gone through fighting Voldey and saving the entire Wizarding World, so it's not supposed to seem very hard to teach. He's actually really happy to get to know his parents. LOL, thnx so much for saying that!
Pro Shoe Tiers(chap four)-LOL, yeah, Lily's kinda scary. lol. Thnx so much for saying that!
Pro Shoe Tiers(chap five)-Yeah, it was. Thnx for reading!
Pro Shoe Tiers(chap six)-LOL, thnx! I'm so glad you like it!
Pro Shoe Tiers(chap seven)-LOL, thnx!
Pro Shoe Tiers(chap eight)-LOL, thnx! Hmm, when will I post? Maybe right now! LOL, I usually post when I get ten reviews, but I only post once a day. Does that make sense? LOL, I'm real. At least I hope so!
nairiefairie ()-Oh, okay. LOL
Princess of the Rose-LOL, course he's gonna teach them!
Selesteant-LOL, totally!
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HermioneWeasley133-LOL, nice.
Avatar Rikki-LOL, no worries. We all get laz over the summer. Heck, I get laz during the school year too. lol. Yeah, I guess that would be kind of weird. Oh well.
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The next morning Remus woke up with a start. He had been having nightmares; About what he wasn't sure, but unfortunately his roommates from still asleep, so he grabbed his wand hastily and spoke the incantation: "Deprimo"
A jet of wind came out of Remus's wand, and blasted James in the face. "Huh? I'm up!" James said, sitting bolt upright, unfortunately he had a bottom bunk, and ended up bumping his head. "Ow" he said. Remus stashed his wand and looked below his bunk to see his best friend. "Morning Moony" James said in a groggy voice.
"Prongs" Remus said. He smiled, looking over at the next bunk he saw Sirius, snoring like a boulder in a weedwacker, his mouth wide open and his tongue hanging out, like a dog."Padfoot" he chuckled. James smiled, grabbing his pillow he tossed it at Sirius, hitting him square in the face. Sirius's eyes flew open, and he fell out of bed and onto the floor. Unfortunately, he did have a top bunk.
"Ow" Sirius groaned. "A simple 'Rise and Shine' would do!" he growled at James and Remus. He rubbed his head as he stood back up. "7? In the morning!" Sirius shouted, "I'm going back to bed" he said before hopping back into his bunk and snoozing on. James and Remus chuckled as their friend went back to his original state.
Remus leaned over the edge of his four poster, his head hanging down in front of James. "What's wrong, mate?" he asked as he stared at his friend. James didn't look as happy as he usually did, but he didn't look all that bad either. His hair was a lot messier than usual, and his usual brilliant hazel eyes that twinkled like stars in the night sky were dull and lifeless, but he still bore that usual lop-sided grin and he still joked around like he used to. He was just...Different.
"What are you talking about?" James asked, clearly in denial. He laid back down on his four-poster, his arms behind his head. He let out a deep breath. "I dunno Remus. This is my last year. My last chance to get Lily. What is she says no?" he pondered, "But then again, she'll be happy and isn't that what matters?" Remus was befumbled, James was actually doubtful! He actually thought Lily would say no? Well, Remus knew Lily would fall for James, in good time.
"Don't say that. You and Lily will happen, just give her time" Remus said, smiling hopefully. His best mate sat up straight, without hitting his head, and smiled a bit, not a hopeful smile, a 'Sure-Whatever-You-Think' smile.
"I've given her six years. Six whole years, Remus!" James said. Remus rolled his eyes and laid back down on his bed, sighing. James looked at his wristwatch, his eyes widening. "I have to go, Moony. See you at breakfast?" he said as he jumped out of bed and began to get dressed.
"See you' Remus yawned as he laid back down. He shut his eyes and allowed his thoughts to flow freely as he heard the door shut, probably James going to the bathroom, he thought, not paying any mind to it.
James left the bathroom and ran down the stairs. He swung the portrait hole open and walked out into the hall. "Isn't it a bit early for you to be up?" the fat lady yawned. She opened her eyes a bit and glared at the boy for waking her.
James ignored her, walking down the hall, he rubbed his eyes. "It is too early" he said to himself. He began to walk a bit faster, taking random rights and lefts at every turn until he finally found himself in front of a regular, stone wall. James took out his wand and tapped the wall three times, and it melted away into a big, wooden door.
He walked through the door, and as it shut, it melted back into a regular wall. He shivered a bit as he walked into a cold hallway. There was a rounded staircase that he descended, taking into account the cob webs and eerie feel to the atmosphere. He knew Harry enjoyed it like this, he claimed it was a reproduction of a mock Haunted House. It also amused James whenever he visited his favorite Professor, but today he was in more of a rush.
Finally he saw it. A door almost identical to the one he used to enter the hallway; the only difference was a sign that hung in the center of it that read ;HARRY J POTTER—DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS. James reached for the knob and turned it slowly. "Professor?" he asked as he opened the door.
"Come in" he heard his Professor say. He pushed the door open all the way, wincing as it creaked in the silence. He walked through into the room and the teacher smiled at him. "James, wonderful surprise. What's on your mind?"
"I...I just...Wanted to talk....To you about....The dance" James stuttered. His face flushed red as he hung his head down low. He shuffled his feet in embarrassment, his eyes glued to his trainers and his hands were fidgeting. Harry let out a chuckle. "What's so funny?" James asked indignantly. His head shot up and he glared at his Professor.
"Oh, nothing. It's just...You remind me a lot of myself as a kid. I was always very shy about girls" Harry said, pondering over his own youth. He could stand up to the Dark Lord and not break a sweat, he could lead a flight of teens into battle without it being a big deal, he could catch a Snitch sooner than Fred and George could rig a toilet to explode, but he could never bring himself to be relaxed around any girl besides Hermione.
"I'm not shy!" James denied, "Just..." he bit his lip, looking for a word to use. "Not an...Expert" James decided. He looked at his Professor, challenging him to say anything more
"Of course you're not. No one is." Harry said, laughing lightly, "I'd be scared if you were!" Harry said, laughing harder. James began to laugh as well, he supposed that Harry was right; Girls were complicated. "Now, what's on your mind, James?" Harry asked.
"I wanted to ask Lily to the dance, but she always turning me down" James said bluntly. He had no idea what came over him or why he had so bluntly blurted this out. "Could you...."
"Give you advice?" Harry finished. James nodded. "Have you ever considered.....Being yourself?" Harry suggested. He raised his eyebrow and smiled a wicked grin. In Harry's study there were many tiny gadgets and devices that were far too complex for James to decide for; there was a desk, covered in papers and books that seemed to have no end; pictures covered his walls, of a bushy haired girl, a red haired girl, a boy that looked related to the red haired girl, and of two boys, that looked just like Harry, and a girl. Probably his family, James guessed.
"Myself?" James asked dubiously, "Yeah. And look where it's gotten me." he sighed, "Every girl in Hogwarts, except for the one that matters." James buried his face in his hands as he sunk into the nearest chair. it was true, every girl in Hogwarts had wanted to be with the famous Marauders since fourth year, except of course Lily. In fact, the more popular they got, the more she seemed to hate him.
"Try this" Harry began. He sat down across from James, and as he pulled his head up he saw the hope filled twinkle in Harry's eyes. "Begin to talk to her, don't ask her out or come onto her. Just talk. Maybe about Quidditch, or the weather, or how classes are going. Then bring up the dance. Just say something like 'The dance is coming up' or 'Have a date yet?' and if she says no then you say 'Okay, see you later' and walk away." Harry suggested
"But then how to I get her to go with me?" James asked.
"Don't worry. Just go with it, okay?" Harry asked. James nodded. As he stood up he let out a loud yawn. "Get some sleep, too" Harry added.
"Good idea" James agreed before opening the door and walking back out into the cold hallway. This time he sprinted down the stairs and ran out into the regular Hogwarts hallway. The only reason he had gotten up early was to talk to Harry without his friends questioning where he had gone, and no one woke up any later than 8:00 on a Sunday. Now the hallways were filled with bustling students trying to get to breakfast, the library or outside and onto the fields so James quickly blended into the crowd, so that no one would notice him coming out of no where; Harry's study, after all, was only known to those who were smart enough to figure out how to get to it. Or those who had a certain Map that could show you how to get into it.
He walked down the halls towards the Great Hall, when he saw a certain red-head walking alone towards the Great Hall herself. James flicked his wand and she dropped her books. Eagerly, he walked over to help her and as he did she muttered her thanks. "No problem" he said, handing her her Charms book. "So...The dance...Is in a few weeks" he began. "Have a date?" she asked.
"No" she shook her head, "As a matter of fact, I was thinking of going stag" she winked
"Really?" he smiled wickedly, "I was thinking of going doe" but cringed at the fact that what he had just said made no sense.
She smiled, "Pick me up at seven" she said before leaving. As soon as she was out of view he pumped his fist into the air. "Yes!" he said, earning a few stares. "What? A dude can't be excited about Steak and Kidney Pie?" he asked. He smiled brightly as he walked into the Great Hall.
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-Chapter Ten-
"Have you asked her, yet?" Sirius asked James
"No" James said reflexively.
"Why not?"
"Because,"
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