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The next day, James Potter scared everyone. He sat in class and focused. Not once did he even make a sound other than to answer a question. It was so unnerving that Professor McGonagall even asked him if he needed the hospital wing, to which he replied that he was fine, thank you very much, and the biggest giveaway of an animagus is an identifying mark on the animal form's body. That earned him 15 points for Gryffindor. The scariest part, however, was that despite Lily Evans walking past him numerous times, he never even spared her a second glance. Even more surprising for a group of 6th and 7th year Ravenclaws, when Lily Evans walked into the library, James Potter promptly walked out of the library, before ducking his head back in and summoning his books and quills that he had left on the table. Perhaps, it was scariest for his fellow 7th year Gryffindors who talked to him over the course of the day, as he would now instantly change the topic or turn silent should Lily Evans come up in conversation, or come up in real life. To their dismay, this behavior continued for weeks on end, the two heads would only speak if absolutely necessary.

SIRIUS POV

"This is absolutely ridiculous!"

I looked up, surprised that Alice Prewett of all people was raising her voice. What I did not expect to see, however, was 4 pairs of eyes staring down at me.

"Er… what's ridiculous? And could you guys please give me a little room, as irresistible as I am."

"Shut up you prat", Dorcas scowled, dragging Mary and Marlene back a little, "and what's ridiculous is our dear heads of this school who refuse to acknowledge the other exists! I mean this was to be expected of Lily like 3 years ago, but James hasn't even looked at her unless he had to for 2 weeks!"

"Right. So you guys might want to hear the whole story. You should come up to our dorms then so we get a bit of privacy."

I stood up and starting walking up the stairs, knowing they'd follow, given the curious nature of the other students. Moony and Frank were in the room but Wormtail wasn't.

"Where'd he go?"

"Good question."

"Oh well. Frank, I know you wanna know about what happened between Prongs and Lily-flower too so you may as well stay. The girls just ambushed me about it so I dragged them up here."

And as if on cue, they burst through the door, Alice smiling and heading straight over to Frank while the others sat themselves on the other beds in the dorm.

"Well? Spit it out already!"

"Yeah yeah, calm down Marley. Basically on that Thursday before all this crazy stuff started, Prongs and I were walking down from the Owlery when this group of Slytherins jumped us on the fourth floor. There was Snape, Mulciber, Avery, Greengrass, the Carrows, Parkinson, Nott, two 5th years by the look of them and my dear little brother. We managed to stun or hex them all somehow although I think some of them got hit by their own side. And that's when flower walked into the corridor."

I closed my eyes as I retold them what happened, and when I opened them, I was shocked by the looks the girls were giving each other, as if they expected something like this to happen. I wasn't the only one to pick it up, and Moony spoke up, "Okay what aren't you guys telling us?"

They exchanged another look and then Mary spoke up, "well we figured that Lily probably did something stupid. You guys know how they got together, well she's not interested in a purely physical relationship, and something stupid within her probably snapped and broke up with him. I think deep down, she's afraid that once we graduate and James gets into an actual fight, he might not be coming back, and she doesn't want to lose him like that but she's convinced herself that she hates him again."

"Well that's reassuring."

We all turned out heads to see Prongs walk through the door, "Hey Prongs, what's up?"

"Slughorn's looking for you, Pads. Something about an exploding cauldron."

"Oh shit. I should go. Cheers man."

"I'm coming with you. I've got to go patrol now."

Alice spoke up for the first time since entering the room then, "So James, er how are patrols with Lily? You know, after…"

"You'd have to ask her. I do the dungeons to 3rd floor and she does 4th to 7th. We don't have to talk that way."

LILY POV

I was starting to miss James. I hate to admit it but I was. For the last 6 years, I'd ignore him but he'd make it impossible. I missed how he asked me out. I missed how he'd ruffle his hair. Hell, I missed how he'd muck around in class. Perhaps I should apologise? After all, I'd gone and used his dead parents again to make my point. And the others were right. I'd never really let them explain what happened. Then I saw him coming through our door, and I went right back into my shell. No way. He's still an arrogant toe-rag. I hate him.

JOANNE EVANS POV

"Honey! I'm home!"

David's arms enveloped me and I smiled, the age old greeting not lost between the two of us. Petunia was over at Vernon's and Lily, well Lily was learning magic. It still gave me a little thrill just thinking about it, and how our lives may have been different if she wasn't a witch.

"Like how you would still be alive in a few minutes?" A cold voice sounded from behind us. We whirled around, to see a man, if you could call him that, in black robes and a wand in his hand, "that's right, I can, read minds, as you filthy muggles put it."

"Who are you? What do you want?" I felt, and saw David edge his way in front of me, his voice strong even though I knew he was as terrified as me.

"I am Lord Voldemort. As for what I want, just two little things, otherwise known as your lives. AVADA KEDAVRA!"

Darkness.

LILY POV

Somehow, the others had managed to get James and me talking again and somehow, we had managed to become friends. It was the last Hogsmeade weekend before Christmas break began in two days on the 21st, and the ten of us had decided to go to Hogsmeade together. Or rather, Dorcas, Marlene and Alice had decided and literally dragged us all along. We were actually having fun and laughing when we went into the Three Broomsticks for a drink. Like normal, Sirius flirted heavily with the barmaid, Rosmerta, and came back 20 minutes later, laden with drinks. We were all laughing and joking around when a scream pierced the air. Another customer poked his head out the door of the now deathly silent pub and quickly withdrew it, shouting, "Death Eaters!" and promptly disapparating. Chaos broke loose and the air was filled with the sounds of pops of adults disapparating and screams. Suddenly, a bang sounded and everyone quieted, all staring up and directly to my right. I looked and saw James standing on the table, wand in hand, eyes blazing.

"Quiet! Everyone listen to me! Those of you who below 5th year will follow Peter to Honeydukes. You will do exactly as he says and you will be perfectly fine. If you are 5th year and above and wish to assist us in fighting the death eaters, then you are welcome to help, but no one will think any less of you if you choose not to. Rose, can you please contact the Ministry and Dumbledore. Will those of you willing to fight please step forward."

A group of a dozen or so stepped forward and withdrew their wands, masks of grim determination on their faces. I stared in awe as James gave a piece of parchment to Peter, telling him to lead them through the secret passageway or something. He then turned to the rest of us and told us we had to buy enough time to warn the others in Hogsmeade and get them to Honeydukes before following them. He split us into two groups – a fighting group and a group to warn and protect other students and get them to Honeydukes safely. I was inexplicably in awe of the way he managed to get everyone to listen to him – then I guess that was to be expected, after all, he had been Quidditch captain since 4th year. Just as we were getting ready to move, the glass of the window shattered and a curse flew into the crowd of people, causing more shrieks and screams.

Author's Note: THANK YOU SO MUCH those of you who read this! I'm so sorry for not posting earlier but now my exams are over and hopefully i can update more regularly. i meant for the hate each other part to go for longer but i just wanted to get on with it. Yes i know it seems rushed and i apologise for that. if it's a little confusing, Lily's parents died around the same time the attack on Hogsmeade began. I'm thinking of starting another story full of one shots/drabbles that I randomly come up with in my head, but i'll see how i go. Thank you so much i love you all heaps. thank you to all those who reviewed/favourited/followed, it means so much. You may also notice that i named all the chapters now :D
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