Chapter 4 of Tempest!

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" Hugo, pass me the eggs, would you?" asked Lily softly.

" Of course! There you go!" he answered. Hugo Weasley was excited, happy, thrilled, in love. His sweet Lilith had just broke up with McLaggen. She had been crying the whole evening in his arms. And as much as he felt sad for her, he couldn't but smile. Lily, unlikely felt the opposite. She just kept thinking of Scorpius. Time passed but nothing happened. The more days went by, the less hopeful she was. She wished for anything to happen and she'd just forgive him and forget everything that happened in the library.

It had started snowing. She could barely remember September even though it was just November. The only thing that lifted her mood was the thought of going to Hogsmeade and having a nice butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks. She loved those trips.

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Her craving for butterbeer was fulfilled. It was warm inside the room and she was having an animated discussion with Hugo. Just then Lilith came by their table. " Hi Lily! Hi Hugo! I wanted to invite you to come to Honeydukes with me. I hear the new chocolate frogs are exceptional!"

" Of course! It was my intention to taste them anyway! Good idea! What about you Lily?"

" Oh, don't worry Hugo. I'll just stay here. It feels cozy. I'll catch up with you later maybe." She decided to stay out of the way and leave the two some time on their own. As soon as they got out, Scorpious came in with some friends. Lily stared in amazement. His hair was all ruffled up with snow and his cheeks were a little red. He wore black jeans with a black coat. Lily had never seen him dressed in other way than with his Slytherin uniform. She decided to get out of the place. It would look pathetic if she stayed there alone. So she rushed out. She walked quickly leaving tiny footprints in the snow. Her breath was as cold as ice. She reached some small alleys, where she was alone... they were close to the shrieking shack and she could feel it's presence. She heard the noise of steps behind her and turned around scared. Just a cat she thought. But as she continued to pace on she could hear a noise. But no one was behind her. Something was haunting her. She turned back around and...

" For Merlin's sake, Malfoy! You frightened me! I thought there was someone...I-I... why are you follow-" but she never ended her sentence. Before she knew it, he crushed his lips on hers in a violent kiss. His hands were suddenly on her hips, wrapping her. She wasn't cold anymore and her fingers were tangled up in his hair. The fright had gone too. They kissed for minutes which seemed ages. When they stopped, they looked into each other's eyes, so closely for the very first time. They lost themselves in their worlds and there was nothing but them.

The sky was getting darker. Scorpius and Lily had stayed hours in each others arms, sitting under a tree. But the moment was over too soon and it was time to head back to Hogwarts, to reality. He squeezed her hand. " No one has to know what happened today, alright? No one, for no reason." he said. He looked worried.

She answered incredulously: " Why? Is there anything wrong?"

" Don't ask questions. Just don't tell anyone. This was all just... It was a mistake. Everything is wrong." He went away.

Lily was left there. Her red hair blowing in the wind and her blue eyes sparkling with tears. Why did he do this? Why kiss her, hold her and then run away? Why? Why? Why...

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November went by just like every other month... the snow covered everything and the world became white. The womping willow sat there, no leaves left, guarding other people's lives.

December came with all the Christmas excitement and decorations.

Lily had had time to think... the days that followed the trip to Hogsmeade were full of sadness but she slowly started to recover. Maybe because her heart couldn't endure anymore of this, maybe because she had understood that there were more important things than Scorpius bloody Malfoy and more important people. Things started to fix and Lily began to believe that she could really go back to normal, to the life before.

Nott had even come to her one day. To ask for forgiveness.

" Lily can I speak to you for a moment?"

" If you only touch me I'll hex you to next week"

" No, I'm serious. Please just a moment."

" Ok, spit it out..."

" I wanted to tell you that... I'm sorry... for what happened in the library. I-just-please forgive me. It's just that I've never felt this for any other girl, Lily Luna Potter. I think I love you..."

" ..."

" And I promise, I promise that nothing like that will ever happen again."

" This doesn't mean that you didn't do what you did. You did it."

" I know but-"

" Shut up Kurt! Who assures me you won't do it again? Who?" she cut him off.

" I do. It was a mistake. I don't repeat my mistakes. Please Lily..."

" Kurt if I ever will, I won't do it just because you ask me to. You have to prove it."

" But how? I love you! How can I demonstrate that?"

" That's up to you." she left him and went back to the common room.

Lily thought of the ball. She really had no one to go with. Hugo was going with Lilith so he wouldn't go with her as the past years. Scorpius wouldn't invite her... She even heard he was going with someone else. The only free boy was Oswald. She was sure he'd ask her to the ball. They were probably the only two Gryffindors without a date. She really hoped. It wouldn't be too bad. He was kind of cute and very underestimated. She always suspected there was more to him than meets the eye so she waited...

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Lily was in the library researching some dark spells she had to talk about in her essay for defense against dark arts. Her paper parchment was already half full. She bit her lip. There was this last spell she couldn't find anything about. She kept scrolling through the pages but nothing. Did it really exist? It frustrated her when she couldn't find things. She started playing with her hair like she did when she was nervous. On the corner of her eye, she saw someone approaching.

" Hey Lily, can I disturb you for a second?" it was Oswald.

" Um, yes sure!"

" I was wondering if you wanted to come to the ball with me. I know it's in four days and it's pretty late but I tried anyway!" he smirked.

" Don't worry, it's all right. And, yes it would be a pleasure to come with you!"

" Really? I didn't think you'd accept!"

" No, I'm serious."

" Ok, well then see you at the ball... Watch out for nargles!" he joked. He had probably seen Lily's charm against them. Lilith had given it to her during her first year.

Another person was presently in the library, his eyes glittering at her and she knew exactly who it was but didn't care. She sat down again to continue her work. She wouldn't let him bother her.

Her thoughts went back to Oswald. Her uncle and aunt had told her that his father was an idiot, Cormac McLaggen. His mother was Katie Bell, a pleasant girl her parents said. Probably Oswald was more of his mother than father then. His eyes were like jade and his hair was brown and messy. He made a good keeper and was a generous friend. It will be fun she told herself.

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" Lily, do you want me to help you with anything?" asked Lilith.

" Oh, yes...Zip me up will you?"

" Sure... there you go. Can you help me with my hair please? It's a mess..."

In the dormitories the Gryffindor girls all helped each other. Hair, makeup, dresses... There was a funny, excited atmosphere before the ball.

Lily looked in the mirror. With Zonko's comb-a-chameleon Lilith had tamed her bright red hair and it was now perfect. The two girls had aided each other and looked stunning. Lilith wore a long green dress and her blonde hair was all curly and long. She really looked like a nymph. Lily had made her hair into a sort of wild chignon and her dress was all different tones of blue and azure.

She wondered what Oswald would think when she'd see her...