AN: Hey everyone! Like I said updates might get a little slower because my school has opened but I'm trying to get a chapter out whenever I can. A big thank you to all the people who have added this story to their favourite story list as well as to their story alert list. I would really like it if you would leave me a few reviews.
James had never felt so burdened. The O.W.L. students were up to the eyeballs with homework which he barely managed to complete. On top of the dozens of essay's James had to do, he also had Quidditch practices to attend.
The Gryffindor Quidditch tryouts were on the following Saturday. James was already on the team as a chaser but it was necessary for all members to attend. When he reached the pitch with Sirius, who was the keeper, he was surprised by the number of people who had turned up.
"Can I have your attention please!" David Wood, the Gryffindor captain announced and the buzz of chatter died down. "Any first years, please leave," a couple of dejected children left, their shoulders sagging. James was reminded of the time when he and Sirius had tried out for the team in their first year and had gotten in but then they were chucked out when the captain realised they were too young.
"Now," Wood was saying, "There are four spots open on the team; the ones for a beater, a seeker and two chasers."
James was happy with the way the team was shaping up. Their new beater was a seventh year, Fabian Prewett. The new chasers were a third year, Ashton Cole and a fourth year whose name James had forgotten. The last position that needed to be filled was that of the seeker. Not as many people were trying out for the spot, James only recognised Marlene McKinnon out of the entire lot.
"Go Marlene!" yelled a voice from the stands James swerved around on his broom to see Lily clapping for her friend. Had he been so engrossed in the trials that he did not notice her? Lily with the flaming red hair? He nearly slipped of his broom at the sight of her. Once he brought his concentration back to the try outs, Marlene had already been welcomed onto the team.
"Well done mate!" Sirius thumped a very pleased looking David on the back. "This calls for a celebration!" he added.
"We have to complete a sixteen inch long essay for Flitwick," James reminded him. He was suddenly feeling like Moony.
"Why do the teachers want to ruin our lives!" Sirius asked dramatically, bringing a hand to his forehead. James just rolled his eyes but grinned at his best mate. Once in Gryffindor Tower, James took a warm bath, it always helped him to unwind. He rubbed his eyes and thought of how Lily had come to cheer her friend. He wondered if she would ever do the same for him no matter how unlikely that seemed. She hated him and she probably always would but that didn't mean that he would stop trying.
AN: I don't know why Lily's POV is always longer than James'. I'll try and make them of equal length. Please review!