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SIRIUS POV

"Hey James? We're going to head out no- Woah!"

I blinked, making sure my eyes weren't playing tricks on me. James, ever strong James, was crying in Lily's arms, bleeding from his arms.

"What happened?"

Lily looked at me. Then down to the ground. A knife, glistening in the light, lay there, stained ruby red. It didn't take a genius to put two and two together.

"Oh geez"

I crossed the space between us and grabbed James, desperately, to show him that I was with him. I felt him hold me back, in desperation. I heard, rather than saw Lily leave the room to give us some privacy, but it wasn't long until he broke away, and told me to "get the hell out there. Moony is waiting. You need to run it off."

I grinned, and told him to get rid of those godawful cuts before they scarred. As I left, I passed Lily in the common room. She rose to look at me with a questioning look, but I ignored it and just grabbed her.

"Thank you. Take care of him tonight," I whispered.

"I will."

LILY POV

I didn't sleep that night. I don't think James did either. We simply sat in the Heads common room, staring into the fire, or out the window, occasionally whispering nothings and encouragements. Sirius came up early in the morning, but fell asleep quickly.

The next morning, when we walked into the great hall, I was completely shocked. James smiled and greeted the others like nothing was wrong. Later that day, he pulled me aside after charms and shoved me in an empty classroom.

"I'm not snogging you, James," I smirked, knowing full well that wasn't why he'd dragged me here.

"Hilarious, Evans. Really, you crack me up. No seriously though, if it's alright with you I'd like to keep... last night... between you, me and Padfoot." His tone changed from sarcastic to pleading and vulnerable, and when I looked him in the eyes, he looked like the broken man from last night.

"Of course, James."

"Thanks" he grinned, all of a sudden back to the man he was in front of everyone else, and darted off to Herbology. Shaking my head in wonder, I followed him, pausing as he stopped on the first floor to repair a first year's bag for her. I felt something within me melt, and I knew that I really had fallen for him again.

JAMES POV

It was coming up to Christmas, and we were discussing our plans for the holidays. Remus, Peter, Dorcas and Mary were all going to spend the holidays with their families. Alice and Frank were spending Christmas at his, then going to hers on Boxing and Marlene were staying at her place – they were starting to become a steady, serious couple. The rest of us had anticipated the two snogging and shagging each other, but none of us had been ready for Sirius dragging Marlene into the great hall one day, telling her to "Hurry up or I'll find another girlfriend!" Lily and I were going to join them on Christmas Eve, but Professor Dumbledore had asked us as head students to remain behind for the first 3 days of the holidays to watch over the remaining students and allow the teachers a break. He'd also hinted that he wanted to talk to us and I had a sinking feeling this would have something to do with our dead relatives. Truth be told, Lily and I were almost happy to stay at Hogwarts those few extra days – it allowed Sirius and Marlene some time alone with each other – 3 days they'd probably spend shagging away. The two were never really concerned about PDA at Hogwarts despite everyone around them constantly telling them off about it. Then we were all going to meet up at the McKinnons' for the New Year's Eve Party – an annual party whose hosts alternated every year between the Potters, McKinnons and Prewetts. It just so happened that this year was the McKinnons' turn.

However, I had other concerns. Lily and I were getting very close lately, especially since she caught me cutting. I was rediscovering those feelings I had back in fourth, fifth and sixth years. Once, she'd caught me staring at her in Defence Against the Dark Arts, and instead of doing what she would normally do, she looked away and rubbed her neck, blushing. I felt a small bubbling of hope, that maybe we could actually have a relationship. Despite what I'd claimed to the boys, I was most definitely not over Lily Evans.

Author's Note: I'm so so so sorry guys, there really is no excuse other than a bad case of writer's block. I just could not start, or continue, or end this chapter. But I got some inspiration and I promise I will update within the next few days. I know this chapter is a lot shorter but the next chapter will be (hopefully) a bit longer. I'm going to delve a bit more into the other relationships – especially Sirius/Marlene, Alice/Frank and Remus/Dorcas, but never fear, there will be Jily involved. Definitely. And yes, they will be getting back together, in the next few chapters. By the way, I was slightly inspired for my idea for the two getting back together by the fanfic: Forever and Almost Always by the brilliant WordsInTheSky. I strongly suggest checking that one out.
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