I don't think this is one of my best chapter's... Sorry. I had to upload it again because I forgot to put in lines.. stupid me.
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Chapter 17- It's never-ending
"Hey, Ebans, pass the sugar." I rolled my eyes at the lazy git who was sitting next to me. Honestly, can't he get it himself?! Actually, he can't. Because Sirius Black thinks he is a God or something and that EVERYONE (well apart from the Marauders and of course Izz) worships him.
"Siz…. The sugar is right there." I said blatantly, pointing my finger at the sugar bowl which was about 5cm away from him.
"I can't stretch my arms though, I had a manicure-"
"Oh my merlin, are you ruddy serious?" I choked, gasping for breath as my porridge went down my air pipe instead of the gullet.
"Why yes I am Sirius!" He chirped. I rolled my eyes at his L-A-M-E pun and groaned, pushing my bowl away from my reach.
"You've made me loose my appetite and how the hell are you so awake at morning times?" I asked in wonder. Sirius was now cackling at how everyone was always so sullen at breakfast time and he is the one who's always chirpy.
"He's not allowed to eat sugar at breakfast time." James warned me, who was sat opposite me. (I AM SO LUCKY! I can sit and just stare at him eating his toast and drinking his pumpkin juice.) I instantly edged the sugar bowl closer to me.
"Why…?" I asked in a fearful voice.
"I am allowed sugar; now give me the sugaaaar Ebby-Ebans… if you have the guts." He belched loudly at 'guts' and soon I was consumed with an unbearable stench.
"Oh... my god." I squeaked, pinching the tip of my nose.
"That's why…" James shrugged.
"We have given him a regime," Remus stated. "He is allowed only a sprinkle of sugar a day… not including chocolate, but only when he has behaved himself."
"Wow." That's all I could say… partly because I was becoming lost in James' eyes again…. They're just so magical (ironic I know but…).
"Ebans…" Sirius poked my arm which caused me to yelp due to the unsuspected arm poking, my arm did that annoying spazzing out thing (you know where you just have to have a major spasm attack) which then made my bowl, which was still full of porridge, fly in the air until it went SPLAT all over….
OH MY GOD.
I am so dead.
"Oh shi-" James was the one to speak first. Why? 'Cos my porridge had just happened to drench that arse-bag aka Taylor Hartley the ape.
"EVANS!" She screeched. The porridge was all over her face and hair… to be honest it was a MAJOR improvement… And didn't she know that porridge oats does wonders on your face...?! Obviously not...
Taylor glared at me and stormed over to where I was.
"You… you... Evans you are going to wish you were never bor- HEY James!" She flashed James a flirtatious smile and then tuned back to glaring at me.
The porridge was dripping down her face onto the floor and I couldn't help but chuckle. Everyone else was giggling so why couldn't I?
"Did you just LAUGH Evans?" She hissed at me. She is rather terrifying… and with porridge all over her she was still extremely intimidating. So therefore, I have to say- Yes. I fear for my life.
"You think it's FUNNY that I have this... this stuff all over. Stuff that you have EATEN? It's been touched by a filthy… a MUDBLOOD!"
There were several gasps. One coming from me. She just called me a mudblood… she's a Gryffindor! Instead of feeling hurt I felt hatred and reached for my wand… but I was too late as a bat bogey hex flew at that scum bag.
"POTTER!" McGonagall screeched. I turned to see James stood up, with his wand out, giving that git a thunderous glare. Oh my merlin... did HE send the hex???!!!
James Potter just stuck up for me...?
He couldn't have...
"How dare you send a hex at Miss Hartley-"
"But that *ITCH just called Lily a mud-"
"MISTER POTTER." McGonagall roared. "A WEEKS DETENTION."
"But Professor," James gasped exasperatedly "It's... it's Quidditch tomorrow." McGonagall's lip twitched. "Surely you wouldn't make the Quidditch captain miss a game and hand over the cup to another house again?" He gave McGog an innocent face and we all watched, fascinated, as James' words seeped into her head.
"Fine." She snapped. "I'll let you off this once... for the sake of the house and Quidditch cup. Don't let me down Potter." And with that she marched back to the Teachers table.
"Ruddy hell." Remus stated as James sat down with a bump and rolled his eyes as Taylor, who was now covered in boils as well as porridge, began crying hysterically.
"How the HELL were you able to convince her?" Peter asked in awe, I myself was wondering-
"Because," James said smugly, "I am THE best Quidditch captain and Gryffindor WILL get the House cup AND the Quidditch cup. I am James Henry Potter who is Chaser of the Quidditch team and I will not allow the cup to go into the hands of a greasy Slytherin whilst I am in Hogwarts."
"Oh you so are the James Potter." I said dreamily to myself, but Sirius, that incompetent jerk, heard and did his eeeevvviillll thing he does.
"Sorry Ebby... but I don't think James heard you-" I instantly covered his... hairy mouth with my hand. Eeeeewwww. How the hell do boys of only 16 get stubble?! Damn hormones.
"Didn't hear what?" James perked up at the sound of his name. I glanced at Sirius. He wouldn't tell... would he?
"Evans said you're sweet-" He said fast before I was able to cover his mouth. But the truth was out.... DAMN.
"Sweet?!" James made a repulsed face. "Can't I be devilishly handsome or 'fit'?" At first I thought his question was an open question... for everyone. But then I saw him looking at me... WHAT THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO SAY TO THAT?
"You are everything James Potter. You are such a sex god who is fit and just so ruddy hot-"
"Well didn't you say that earlier Lily?!" James gasped dreamily and gave me a wink. He pulled at my hand and we both left the Great Hall to snog forever more.
As if!
"Ok... James. The truth is... I like you. A lot. And I think you're the sweetest guy I've ever met... Merlin... James? Are you puking?"
"I think you have officially grossed him out." Sirius clarified with a shudder.
"That's disgusting!" James whimpered, lifting his face out of the bowl which now stank like a sewer.
"I'M GAY." James shrieked as I tried to take my hand into his.
GAY? There is no way in h-
"Are you gay?" WHO THE HELL JUST SAID THAT? Oh my merlin. Flupping flipping fudge fluffy france slippers. It was me.
They all gawked at me.
"GAY?" James choked on his pumpkin juice. "I am not gay."
"Oh yeah?" Sirius winked. "And how do we know that you're not lying?"
"Because," James stated frantically "I've kissed girls!" Am I somewhere in those 'girls'? AND 'GIRLS'??!!! Who else has he ruddy kissed?
"And you kissed me-"
"You were drunk-"
"....So?" Sirius piped.
"You were wearing a pink frilly skirt-"
"I was pretending to be Brittany Spears!" Sirius wailed, earning a few looks from people at different tables.
"I think you're more of a girl Sirius-" James mumbled, earning a glare from Izz.
"Blah blah blah." Sirius faked a yawn. "Honestly Jamsie. Just face it- you're a girl when it comes to Quidditch."
"I am not-"
"Well fine..." Sirius sighed, "At least I know you're not that gay considering the fact that you have a crush on L- OOGGGAA *wheeeeze*"
"Merlin Siz... what the hell?" I asked, half in confusion and half in amusement as he began to gasp 'pain... horrible intense.... *wheeze* pain!'
"Siri! You alright?" Izz gasped, she and my friends were sat near me, they just never bothered to help when I was in dire need, but James just flashed a smile and clarified that he was fine.
Sirius glared at James and moaned that his... err manly thing was numb... ewww. Then James scoffed, declaring that Sirius didn't even have a... err... manly thing. And then Sirius smiled smugly and giggled that he had more chest hair than James.
I swear I felt like I was going to puke.
"OW!" I yelped. Someone just kicked me.
James laughed quickly... too quickly. "Oh... err, sorry Lily. That was you?!"
"Yes it was!" I fumed angrily at which James smiled sheepishly.
"Come on Lil!" Izz pulled at my arm at which I reluctantly sighed and allowed her to pull me along the corridor. One word- HOGSMEAD.
The glorious smell of butter beer and Honeydukes fills the air and the sun shines brightly. And even better- It's our first trip back since the Christmas break!
"OH MY GOD!" Leane said dreamily. "Doesn't this place look great when there's no snow?"
Silence.
"Um... I guess?" I asked feebly.
But Leane didn't reply as Matt came from behind Leane and gave her a hug. My heart instantly did that sad jolt... hugging from behind...? How cute is that?!
Leane gave us all a quick smile and then announced that she and Matt were going to Madam Pudifoots (?) and then left; hand in hand.
Not ten seconds later we heard "Izzy!" Named person turned... it was Sirius... with the rest of the marauders.... perfect.
Now I'm going to look like a loner in front of James.
"Hey Sirius." Izz giggled as Siz whispered something in her ear. Without telling us where they were going they both walked off, completely in a daze.
"Oh, it's Frank-" Alice beamed
"HI MITCH!" Mari ran off too.
And then there were three.
"Oh... hi, Michelle!" Remus ran off awkwardly towards a girl who had a very confused, but yet dazzled, facial expression.
James gave me a confused look at which I replied with a shrug. Oh my god, what the hell am I doing?! James Potter won't want to hang around with me!
"Well... uh. I'm going to go." I said quickly with a blush. I turned to the opposite direction, let out a meek 'I'll see you later.'
I heaved a sigh as I began to walk... wow. I feel... lonely?!
"Hey! Lily; wait up!" James yelled, grabbing my elbow so my body turned towards him. Heart fluttering... deep breaths.
"Yes?" I croaked. Great.
"Well... Miss Evans... can I accompany you on this trip to Hogsmead?"
I tried to say 'yes'... so hard. But it come out as: 'yyyyyeeemmjhdvhbd' nevertheless he took it as a yes so YEA!
Did he just try and hold my hand? MERLIN LILY! WAKE UP!
"So," James said coolly after a minute of uncomfortable silence. "Where you want to go?"
"How about the Three Broomsticks?"
He nodded.
I nodded.
We both walked in an uncomfortable silence.
"Look, James. I... uh... wanted to thank you about this morning-"
"It's fine. I actually feel kind of bad. You know... it was your business; not mine. I shouldn't have retaliated."
"No, it was great." I grinned.
"I can't believe she called you that though." His face darkened.
"What...? Mudbloo-"
He suddenly drew his hand over my mouth with the same dark expression on his face.
"Please, Lily," He begged me. "Don't say that word. It's vile and is totally bigoted."
I shrugged my shoulders as he let go off my mouth. EVEN HIS HANDS SMELL DIVINE!
"You okay now?" I teased at which he chuckled, opening the door of the Three Broomsticks for me. I blushed and 'said thank-you'.
Most of the Three Broomsticks was full. And it was full of students. From Hogwarts.
"Is that Evans and Potter?" People whispered loudly. Oh god.
Wait... it's not like we're on a date...
Right?
"Hey, there's Padfoot." I was relieved when James pointed out their table. We both gave each other a nervous glance and sat down at the table.
"Hey you two lovebirds." Siz wiggled his eyebrows.
"We're not." We blurted at the same time hastily.
"Oh sure sure sure. You two are in deeeeniiiaallll." Sirius giggled (very girly I'll have you know) and ordered two extra butter beers.
"Oh... umm. Lily. You have foam..." James muttered, blushing as he raised his hand to wipe the foam from my mouth.
OH MY MERRLIINN. HE JUST WIPED OFF THE FOAM!
I MUST HAVE LOOKED RIDICULOUS!
GREAT.
Sirius snorted. "Look at you both. You're acting like a couple of newly weds."
James and I didn't say anything.
"You've got that right Sirius." Remus chortled.
"Oh James!" Sirius said in a girly voice... I DO NOT SOUND LIKE THAT!
"LILY!" Remus boomed in a low voice. I'm guessing that was supposed to be James...
"James!"
"LILY!"
"J-"
"Quiet." James ordered. He looked worried and had put a finger to his lips.
Suddenly there was a gigantic crash and there were numerous screams. Everyone in the Three Broomsticks had fallen silent; exchanging nervous glances at one another.
The windows of the pub shattered to pieces as cloaked figures began to raid around the streets.
Death-eaters.
"WE NEED TO GO BACK TO HOGWARTS!" James roared, grabbing my hand and following Sirius and the others who had already disappeared amongst the vast number of people who were running frantically.
"LILY! Come on!" But I couldn't move; my feet were frozen to the ground. I just shook my head numbly, unable to speak.
He rolled his eyes quickly and grabbed my shoulders. At first I didn't know what he was going to do, the contact of his skin was tingling gently against my own and I held my breath as he picked me up, and ran.
I wasn't able to think. There was so much going on. James had picked me up. He could have left me. But he had picked me up.
"I'm going to dissaperate (?) us both-"
"But I thought you couldn-"
"LILY, THIS IS NO TIME TO ARGUE!" James yelled. He looked behind us quickly and then closed his eyes.
I felt a swirl in the pit of my stomach and instantly held on tighter to James' neck. WHO CARES IF I'M STRANGLING HIM?
"OH! MISTER POTTER! EVANS!" I never thought I would be relieved to hear McGonagall's voice.
"What happened to Miss Evans?"
"I think she's in shock."
"No I'm not!" I answered with a cough. We were in the Great Hall... everyone seemed to be in the Great Hall. Students were crying, younger students were hyperventilating and others were sat uncomfortably at any of the house tables... waiting to see if their friends had too escaped unharmed.
"My god... James. Your arm!" I gasped as he had put me down; he had already noticed himself and was now supporting a huge gash that was bleeding furiously.
"I'm... fine." He quavered with a weak smile.
"Evans, take him to the hospital wing." I nodded quickly and allowed James to lean limply on my body. Normally at this point I would be dancing with joy, but this wasn't the time. I could dance in my dorm later.
"MADAM POMPFERY!" The infirmary was overflowing with injured people, students and teachers. I desperately searched to see if my friends were there.
"Over here Evans." Pompfery ordered. It didn't even take 20 seconds. His arm was back to his gorgeous, muscularly self.
"Is that...?" I trembled. On the bed right next to us there was a girl who looked so familiar and yet seemed so unusual. Her body was covered in gashes and cuts and bruises.
The boy who was sat in the chair next to the bed had his hands over his head and seemed to be breathing heavily. It was Isobel.
"What...How...Is she going to be o-okay?" I croaked, Sirius turned to look at me and tried to give me his usual wolfy grin which always made me happier. But it didn't work.
"Pompfery said she'll... have to stay overnight... I-Izz... she might have to go to St Mungo's." I had always thought Sirius to be so brave and fearless... but now he was desperatley trying not to cry.
How the hell could this happen?
"Come on Lil..." James took hold of my shoulders and guided me back to the great hall where we found everyone else, much to my relief.
Everyone was covered in dirt and sweat and blood. But no one was moving. No one was talking. Even Dumbledore was solemn. He stood up when more people entered from the Hospital Wing.
"You are all aware about what happened today in Hogsmead... I have just received grave news from the Ministry of Magic," James tensed next to me. "The Minister has been taken hostage."
WHAT? That's... James' dad.
"Please don't worry." Dumbledore addressed to James. "The ministry knows of his whereabouts. It seems the enemy want to interrogate him for our side's plans and secrets, but they will defiantly keep him alive; for he is a vital part of this never-ending war."
Dear Diary,
There have been more enchantments and powerful charms put on Hogwarts. It was an absolute nightmare. At least Izz is okay- she got discharged from St Mungo's today and all she has are a few scars. It seems that these Death Eaters are just attacking anyone that comes near them... No news about James' dad yet; I'm really worried for him. James has been sort of distant with everyone (apart from the marauders). It's a good job that classes have been momentarily paused because I think I'm having trouble just writing this!
Quidditch is still on (due to the fact that everyone protested about it being stopped) so I need to go now. I'll cheer for James
Love Lily x
Ohhhhh. Look! There he is! His Quidditch outfit just highlights the gorgeousness of his body. I should be on the Quidditch team...
Who am I kidding?! I CAN'T EVEN FLY A BROOM! AND I'M AFRAID OF HEIGHTS. Well... sort of.
"The Quaffle is passed to Wood AND HE FLYS TOWARDS THE HOOPS... AND HE SCORES! 5 POINTS TO GRYFFINDOR!"
Wow. That's loud. How do they get so excited? I mean... like if one person gets the Quaffle it's like OH OH OH OH! See what I mean?!
"Malfoy passes to Crabbe... oohh Crabbe just got splattered against the bludger! Ouch! That has got to hurt! Lucky he has no balls-"
"BLACK!" McGonagall seethed at Sirius.
"Whoops, sorry Professor." Sirius chuckled.
"GOLFER?! WHAT ARE YOU DOING? NO, I'M THE CAPTAIN! YOU JUST GET THE BLO*DY SNITCH-" James' voice roared across the pitch. It seems that the gossip about Damien Golfer wanting to be Captain instead of James was correct; you can always trust Lorraine Brown on that!
"Uh-oh. Now Potter is arguing with his seeker... JAMES WATCH OUT!" A bludger was aimed straight for James' head! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Thank Merlin... my baby just missed it. WHAT THE HELL AM I SAYING?
"Just get the snitch already!" Sirius chanted from the podium. I have to admit I too wanted the game to end. IT WAS RUDDY FREEZING!
"AND THE MAGNIFICENT POTTER SCORES! IF GOLFER CATCHES THE SNITCH THEN GRYFFINDOR HAS WON.... THAT WAS A HINT, YOU BAST-"
"BLACK!"
"*cough* Ahem... sorry McGog... and Avery passes to ...Black.... and Slytherin scores." Everyone on the red stands groaned as the greens hooted and clapped.
"Aawww... just look at him." Mari cooed at her 'boyfriend'. He's on the Gryffindor team too, but is no way as good as James! Mari's boy is Mitch Ruen. He plays Keeper.
"Look at you concentrating Lil!" Izz giggled next to me.
"Shut up." I smirked, playfully hitting her arm. I didn't want to really hurt her... she just got back.
"AND GODFER IS FINALLY CHASING THE SNITCH!" Everyone got up instantly from their... very hard, uncomfortable seats.
"BUT THE SLYHTERIN SEEKER'S NOT FAR BEHIND. JUST GET IT YOU B..."
Damien Golfer did an impressive 360 degree turn and caught the snitch upside down. Show off...
"AND GRYFFINDOR WINS! OH AND THERE'S A PARTY IN THE GRYFFINDOR COMMON ROOM, AND I'M SORRY MCGOG BUT YOU DID SAY IF GRYFFINDOR WON THEN WE COULD, SO PLLLEEEAAASSEEE?!"
"I can't believe it took Damien a whole 3 hours just to find the ruddy snitch." Mari scowled. We were sat right beside the fire; refusing to join in the party until we were warm.
"Come on ladies! Have a butter beer!" James came over and handed us all a bottle each.
"There's no alcohol in this is there?" I asked meekly.
"Umm. I don't think so."
WHOAH. WHERE DID ALL MY SO CALLED FRIENDS GO? Oh right... they're all with their boyfriends... how did they get up so fast?!
"You did well today." I smiled to James. Well... might as well make up some conversation.
"Thanks. Although I would've preferred it if Golfer had caught the snitch sooner. I was practically falling asleep on my broom."
"I wasn't bored-"
"That's cos you were staring at James through the whole game." Sirius barked. OH MY GOD. I AM GOING TO KILL HIM!
"Uhmm.... I wasn't was I?" Stay calm...
"Oh yeah! Now I remember. You were looking at me like... I dunoo." James stated nonchalantly. My god...
"I'm only joking Lily!" James chuckled, slapping my arm in a childish manner. I breathed a sigh of relief.
"Why you relieved?" James hiccoughed, he had taken a large gulp of butter beer.
"I...err... well... I would've put you off your match." I laughed, hoping that James would join in and then this conversation would change.
But it didn't.
"I would never get put off a match by you." Is that a compliment...?
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEK.
"I really like you Lily." DID HE JUST SAY THAT?! OH MY MOTHER MERLIN LEFT GLOVE THAT IS RAINBOW COLOURED!
"Uum... I like you too James."
He edged closer to me and lifted up my chin softly so I was staring straight into his eyes. They looked so warm. Our lips were almost touching-
"JAMES!" We broke apart as quickly as you could say quidditchbogglehopper.
Ugh. Damn Damien Golfer.
"You proud of your seeker eh?" Golfer sniggered. He raised an eyebrow as he noticed me.
"Well... hel-oo." He winked. Um ew?
"Hi." I nodded curtly.
"And who's your lady friend James eh?" Golfer prodded James' arm and winked. What is it with guys?
"Um.. *cough* this is Lily Evans..." James sighed, flattening (or trying to) his hair.
"Damien Golfer at your service." Rrrriight.
I forced a smile.
"So... you single?" SMILE GONE.
I think I just puked.
"Umm.. sorry Damien... but I was sorta... you know... me and Lily?" James said nervously.
Hahaha. Take that Golfer...
Wait a second?
You know... me and Lily?
You know... me and Lily?
You know... me and Lily?
You know... me and Lily? You know... me and Lily? You know... me and Lily?
OH MY MERLIN. HE HAD SAID you know... me and Lily?
Keep calm keep calm.
Damien looked a bit deflated (at which I snorted spitefully at) but left us alone. THANK MERLIN.
"Sorry about that," James sighed. "He has eyes for any female thing that walks... he tried to get Mrs Norris one time." Umm eeew?
"Did... did you mean.... the you and me thing?" I whispered, too afraid to actually say it. Part of me was hoping that James wouldn't be able to hear it.
But he did. DAMN.
His cheeks blushed. "Um... yeah... Ithinksoanyways."
HEART. HAS. STOPPED.
"You freaking serious?" I asked.
James laughed. "Merlin Lily! That was not the reply I had expected."
My cheeks reddened. Umm. MERLIN. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY.
"But that's what I like about you." He whispered softly in my ear.
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