DISCLAIMER: I do not own of JK Rowling's wonderful work, only the characters that you may not recognize from the original story.
RECAP: Sirius saw her stand and stood up beside her. "I'm hungry. Let's go get a snack."
"But lunch was less than an hour ago. How could you still be hungry?"
He shrugged. "I'm a growing boy, Blondie. Now come one. You can get a strawberry sundae, I know they're your favourite."
The school week started uneventfully. Many students realizing now that it was the beginning of November meaning Christmas break was only a mere six weeks away.
"I cannot wait to go home for the break!" Marcy said to her friends while the group ate dinner that Wednesday night.
"Same and to get a break from all the essays, I swear my hand is going to be in a permanent position of the pen if I have to write anymore." Kela exclaimed massaging her right hand.
"Is everyone going home then?" Lily asked looking around at the other Gryfinndor's.
All of them nodded in agreement. "My parents have this annual New Year's Eve party," James began. "I was wondering if you guys would like to come. And then just stay the rest of the time over till school started. That's what we do every year."
The three girls exchanged looks. "Well if it's alright with my parents and stuff, but I don't see why not." Kela said and the other two girls nodded in agreement.
Butterflies rose in James' stomach as he thought of spending so much free time with Lily. His friends too, but having Lily around would make this the best break they could have.
That evening Lily found herself up to her knees in parchment trying to remember what exactly she needed for her latest Transfiguration essay.
James walked into their common room after a tough quidditch practice to see the red headed witch bent over the coffee table writing away. "Having fun there Lils'?"
Lily looked up to see a wet haired James fresh from the showers. "Oh… Oh yes. It is quite the good time."
James laughed now lounging on the chair across from her. "How much do you have left?"
"Just two more inches."
"Okay, let me know when you're done and we'll go our rounds."
Lily nodded and got back to work, not realizing it was time to start their rounds already.
The week slowly crept by with all the students at Hogwarts vigorously trying to keep up with all their work. Many kept a countdown to when they were able to escape to Hogsmede, if only for a short break away from the castle and all its meaning.
"What is everyone doing this weekend?" James asked as they sat around eating lunch on Friday the day before they were able to go to Hogsmede.
"Well Marcy and I were going to walk around for a bit." Remus spoke looking at his girlfriend.
"Yeah, maybe we could all meet for lunch at the Three Broomsticks before?" Marcy asked looking around at her friends.
They all nodded in agreement.
Kela looked nervously at her hands. "Well actually I have a date…"
Everyone looked curiously at her, minus Sirius who looked away grudgingly.
"With who?" Lily asked unaware of this.
"Remember Will?"
"Yeah…"
Kela smiled. "He has something planned for us…."
Lily giggled. "Oh la la! Wait if you're off with Will and Marcy is with Remus, I'm going to be all alone."
"Yeah sorry Lily, I didn't know that he was going to ask me. I could cancel." Kela started.
"Oh no don't do that! I'm sure I can find something…" Lily was soon cut off by two Gryfinndor boys.
"No you won't! You can spend the day with us!" Sirius interrupted. "And see what it is truly like to be a Marauder."
James nodded in agreement. "You'll have lots of fun! I promise."
Lily hesitated. "Oh okay. Yeah. See Kela. I'll be with them."
James could not believe his luck. First Lily had practically agreed to spend part of their Christmas break together at his place, and be there for New Year's Eve, as well as go to Hogsmede tomorrow. Sure the others would be there in both occurrences, but still he got to spend some more time with the girl of his dreams.
Lily sat in her room thinking of the events that had occurred this afternoon. First James had invited all of them over to his place for New Year's, which she was more excited for then she would like to admit. Then somehow in the midst of all of that she had agreed to spend more time with him at Hogsmede tomorrow. Sure Sirius and Peter would be there, but still. Never had she thought or dreamed she would be spending a whole day, willingly, with the Marauders.
Friday turned into Saturday and Hogsmede found itself full of Hogwarts students once again.
The seven Gryfinndor students walked their way down towards the magical village together talking aimlessly about what had to be done in class or who was dating who. Mostly just acting like the teenagers they should.
"I need to restock my chocolate supply Lilyflower. So I think we should make a stop there first!" Sirius exclaimed sounding like a toddler again.
Lily laughed watching the boy bounce around. "Why don't we go there last so you don't eat it all before we leave?"
Sirius stopped looking amazed. "That is bloody brilliant! Why have we never thought of that Prongsie? I dare say you have chosen a fine young woman."
Both James' and Lily's faces turned crimson. The others behind them laughed at their friends antics and how obvious it was that James and Lily liked each other. But they both knew how stubborn their dear friend Lily was to admit her feeling aloud.
Lily sighed knowing that this was going to be a very long day.
The group parted ways agreeing to meet for lunch at one thirty, after the lunch rush so they wouldn't have to struggle to find a table large enough for all of them.
Lily walked aimlessly down the streets with the marauders, minus one, buying a few things here and there from various shops. She enjoyed the way the boys treated her as an equal and not some delicate girl like many boys did.
"Oi Lilyflower! Look at this!" Sirius screamed from across the joke shop.
Lily laughed gradually making her way over to where the long haired quidditch player stood. "What is that?"
"It's this crazy bouncing ball that explodes if it bounces more than five times in a row, and then it rebuilds itself! I have to get one!" Sirius exclaimed grabbing four and running to the register with Lily hot on his heels.
Lily turned to see both James and Peter with bags waiting for the other two at the door.
"I thought we lost you two." James laughed heading out the door first with the other three right behind him.
"Oh no, I was just showing Lilyflower these incredible bouncing balls…" Sirius trailed off showing James and Peter the balls that he had found.
James turned to look at Lily who has smiling at the three others. "You alright?"
"Yeah I'm good. Really good actually." Lily smiled.
Later that evening after all of Hogwarts students had eaten their supper, many spent their time with friends sitting around their respective common rooms.
Lily sat with Marcy and Kela in the heads common room discussing their separate days.
"So how was Will? What did he have planned?" The two girls asked eagerly.
Kela smirked. "It was incredible. I mean he took me to this meadowy place that is over by the edge of town, where he had this little makeshift tent that was heated and everything, and inside he had this like little romantic getaway. It was great you guys! I could seriously date him."
The other two smiled. "So I take it you two had fun?"
Kela smiled blushing. "Yeah, we kissed and stuff but we talked, which was nice. It's like he gets me cause he has two sisters and a brother too, so he understands why I cannot wait to get my own place once we're out of here."
The other two nodded in agreement. "That's good."
"How was your date with Remmy?" Kela said batting her eyelashes.
Marcy blushed. "It was… It was great. I really love him you guys."
Lily and Kela smiled knowing that their friend was being honest with her feelings.
"It wasn't too exciting, but I just enjoy spending time with him, ya know?"
"Yeah. I'm so glad for you Marc." Lily said happily.
"But the real question is, how was your time Lily?" Marcy asked.
Lily laughed. "Surprisingly it was great. The boys are great to hang out with."
Kela and Marcy exchanged looks. "So how was it with James?" Kela asked.
"What do you mean?"
"Like did he try anything?" Marcy said.
Lily thought about the question. "Actually no, he was great though."
A/N: Lookie here! Another up and done. I know it's not that long, but it's sort of a filler inner till the good stuff comes! I have great ideas coming your way…
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