DISCLAIMER: I do not own of JK Rowlings wonderful work. Only the characters that you may not recognize from the original story.
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It was Friday morning. Tonight would be there little get together of their closest friends. Or so Lily hoped. She had woken with the sun. It always brightened her day. She loved to sit on her window sill and just watch the colors. Then stretch. A perfect morning in her opinion.
Lily was a bit nervous about the evening. She wasn't quite sure of what to expect, since the Marauders parties always seemed to get out of hand. She loved going to them, she had only ever admitted that to her best friends, but she was also very scared of them. So much could happen at a party. Which someone might not have control of.
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James had decided to start the weekend off with a light jog. He had to start to get in shape for quidditch. He went around the lake and skimmed the forest. He loved the smell of fresh air in the morning, it was always refreshing. Stopping in the middle of his jog, he looked up at the castle. Realizing just how magnificent it was. Every creak and crevice, had a story to tell. All the different witches and wizards that had passed through these walls. All of his family, as far back as he could remember went to this school. His parents had been Head-boy and girl when they were in their seventh year.
James smiled about that, his father often told him that, being head boy was the only reason his mother went for him. After six long years, she finally said 'yes'.
James often thought it was ironic, how his parents got together. He hoped this would be his future with Miss Lily Evans. But one can only wish so much upon a star.
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The classes of Friday seemed to drag on much longer then one would hope for them to be. Lily sat once again in Potions, twiddling her quill. She wished that there was windows in this class, but there weren't since the class was in the dungeons.
James looked at Lily. She sat there with no expression on her face. Obviously as bored as him.
"Excited for tonight?" James whispered.
Lily bit her lip. "I don't know. There's not going to be very many people right?"
James shrugged. "Just those closest to us."
Lily smiled. "You're lying."
James smirked. "So what if I am?"
Lily tried to give him her famous glare, but it turned into a smile. "As long as no one gets hurt, I'll be happy."
"You're an easy one to please."
Lily stuck her tung out at him.
"Miss Evans is showing her true side now."
Lily burst out into a fit of giggles. She had never realized how funny James was. He was the best company to have around. Always in a good mood. She loved being in his presence.
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"Ok, so how about eight?" Sirius asked. The group was sitting eating dinner.
Lily looked down at her plate. "Ok, but I want everyone out by 1:30am. We do need to get a little sleep tomorrow. And there's a prefect meeting tomorrow at 11am."
James hit his head on the table. "Why did I sign up for this?"
Lily looked at him astonished. "What?"
James looked up at her. "Just joking."
Kela sat listening to their conversation. "So whose on the guest list?"
James and Sirius exchanged a look. "Well, as far as we know, Alice and Frank are coming. All of us. And some seventh years from Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. Not too much." Sirius told the group.
"Yeah not too much." Lily mumbled.
Kela leaned in closer. "And what is being served at this party?"
Sirius smirked. "What would you want my lady?"
"Only the best."
"Sweet."
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"Come one, Lils. Lighten up. It's only one night. And we're going to have so much fun. Just you wait and see." Kela sat on Lily's bed with her as the three girls got ready for the party, that was supposed to be starting in ten minutes.
"I just don't know. I mean... What if something happens? Or we get caught?"
"We're not going to get caught. And we're responsible. No ones coming that is immature. And if they do show up, I'm sure the boys will deal with it. You just need to let loose and have some fun for a change. Like at James' party in the summer. That was fun, wasn't it?"
Lily bit her lip and looked at her friend. "Don't you remember what happened at that party?"
Kela smirked. "Well you don't have to have that much fun."
The girls broke out into a sea of giggles.
Marcy came over and poked her two best friends. "So what do you think?" She was wearing a short denim skirt with a tight blue tank.
"It's cute I like it." Lily smiled.
The three girls grabbed Lily's camera and took a picture of them, since they planned on remembering this night forever.
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James sat on the couch. "Just remember that no one gets out of hand tonight. Lily would kill me if something happened."
Sirius laughed. "She's got you around the collar on a short leash, buddy."
James jumped up and pushed his friend to the couch. "Shut up. It's not like Miss Kela doesn't have you around the balls."
Sirius went to punch James, when they heard the girls come out of the room.
"Already playing rough, Black? I would of thought you'd save it for the sluts that are coming." Kela stated.
"Only for you babe." Sirius winked at her, making Kela want to vomit.
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The music was blasting throughout the head room. Lily was with her friends dancing and singing. Thinking to herself, maybe she'd let loose a little.
James sat with Sirius on the couch, he couldn't peel his eyes from Lily. She wore a short black skirt, with a white halter top. Obviously she hadn't chosen her clothing. He loved the way her hips swayed perfectly to the music and the way she hadn't stopped smiling all night.
Looking over Lily caught his eye, and motioned for him to come over. James smirked and got up.
"Having fun?" Lily yelled into his ear. They began dancing together.
"I'm having more fun over here then over there." James said into her ear. Hearing his voice so close to her, made goose bumps run up and down her body.
She raised her arms to up around his shoulders, bringing him closer.
James couldn't believe what was happening. Not in his wildest dreams did he imagine dancing with Lily. She wasn't even drunk.
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Lily didn't know what she was doing. Her body had taken over her mind, and she brought James closer. He just made her feel safe, yet invincible.
A loud bang was heard over the music, as three boys entered into the head room. Lily broke away from James to see what the commotion was. Looking near the entrance she saw that there was some unwanted guests.
Logan had showed up with his two best friends, Riley and Mark.
She stormed over to him. "What the hell do you think you're doing? Get out!"
Logan smirked. "Oh come on, Lils'. You know you want me here." He leaned forward to grab her.
Lily jumped back, smacking him in the face. "Don't you dare touch me! Get the hell out, NOW!"
James watched a few metres from Lily, not wanting to interfere, since he knew Lily could handle herself. But also worried that something was going to happen.
"But I wanna stay. I mean this is where everyone is at. And you and me can get down tonight!"
Lily looked at the boy she had loved, disgusted. He was waisted, just like he was the last time she had seen him with that girl. "Get the fuck out of here! I swear if you don't leave you'll regret it for the rest of your life."
Logan down at the girl in front of him. "Make me!"
James came forward. "Just leave, will ya? Lily's asked you politely. Now get the fuck out!"
Logan looked around at all the people coming towards them. "Fuck you ALL!"
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James was sitting back in the corner he had been before he danced with Lily. He was thinking about what it had meant for Lily to want him to be that close. That girl confused the hell out of him.
Lily grabbed a drink and walked over to James, sitting down beside him. "Thank you."
James looked at her curiously. "For what?"
"Making Logan leave. I.. I was scared he was going to do something."
James put his arm around her shoulders and squeezed them. "No worry Lils, we got your back. Remember?"
Lily smiled. "Thank you."
James smiled.
Lily leaned back into his side. "You're comfy. Did anyone ever tell you that?"
James laughed. "What?"
Lily giggled. "I said that you're comfy to lean on."
James smiled. "Any time my dear. You can lean on me."
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The next few hours seemed to fly by. Everyone had some fun. There was only one other incident, but Sirius kicked the guy out before anything big would happen.
Finally the last few people left the head room and the only ones left were James, Lily, Sirius, Kela, Remus and Marcy.
"So that wasn't too bad, was it Lils?" Remus asked.
Lily shrugged. "It was fun."
"Told you." Sirius smirked. "I'm right once again! All praise me!"
Everyone laughed at their friends antics.
"I don't know about you guys. But I'm like wired right now. I don't wanna go to sleep yet." Kela said getting up and spinning around in circles.
Lily laughed at her friend. "You're hilarious. We should go outside and watch the sun rise."
Sirius yawned. "But that's not for like another three hours."
Lily grabbed Sirius' arm and pulled him up. "Oh, come on. We can go down by the lake. And grab some coffee and cookies from the kitchens."
James smiled. "I never thought I'd hear the day when Miss Lily Evans wants to sneak out. AND go to the kitchens. Who would of thought?"
"That's cause you don't know Lily. You should of seen her in fifth year, we..." Lily put a hand over Marcy's mouth.
"We slept every night in our own individual beds." Lily smiled.
James laughed. "Well we should bring some blankets."
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Lily found herself sitting outside with her two best friends and three of the four Marauders. They too, seemed like her other best friends. It was weird how their two groups just seemed to mesh so well together. Well that is except Kela and Sirius. But deep down Lily knew that they would end up together.
Leaning back, Lily came into contact with James.
"So am I like your personal pillow now?" He whispered in her ear.
She smiled. "You know it."
The group of seventh years sat by the lake, watching the wonders of the world unfold before them. The sun rose slowly, but steadily. It showed the many colors it could create, orange, pink. Lily loved it.
"You know last time we were sitting here, we watched the sunset." James whispered.
"Isn't it weird. That feels so long ago."
"But it wasn't that long."
"I know. Just a lot has happened."
James rested his chin on Lily's shoulder. "Have things changed for the better?"
Lily looked back at him. "I think so."
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A/N: Ok, so I've had this major drive to write. I don't know where its coming from but its coming!! As you can see Lily and James are coming together. And well Kela and Sirius... That's going to take some work. Tell me what you think!! REVIEW