Right, yet again another chapter... I've been on a bit of a roll. They might be less often from now on. Like one a day at most...
Anyway here's what happened last chapter...
Sirius caught Lily's eye, "I guess Miss Evans, it means: give it a break already."
"Give what a break? I haven't done anything. He's the one who is arrogant and cruel. Playing practical jokes on teachers."
James turned on Lily, "enough! First, you have known me all of a week and you already have your opinion of me set in stone. That makes you ridiculous." She tried to cut across him, "I've not finished," he said raising his hand in front of him, "Second, maybe you should ask your dear friend Snivellus what happened last night instead of badgering me. Third, it was just a harmless bit of fun. We didn't hurt Flitwick and he saw it for the fun it was. Why can't you? In conclusion, all of this amounts to the simple fact that you nag me far more than even my mother." He said before storming off. Alice, Marlene and Sirius all laughed at the sight of Lily and James arguing.
Alice even muttered, "they've only known each other a week and they are already like an old married couple." Causing Sirius and Marlene to double over with laughter.
James was really glad he didn't have to get out of his bed. It was finally the weekend and he could lie in for as long as he wanted. He was still feeling slightly shaken after what had happened the night before last and had really needed a good long sleep. He could hear Peter snoring, but he decided to just roll over and ignore it. James started thinking about Lily. He couldn't understand why she hated him so much. No one had ever hated him before – well unless you counted the Slytherins. James lay in his bed thinking it all over before covering his ears with his pillow and closing his eyes, hoping to get back to sleep. When he found he couldn't sleep, he decided to go for a fly.
Harry watched as his father climbed down the stairs and strolled across the common room towards the portrait hole. Something bright red caught James' eye. He looked over towards the fire. There on the sofa was Lily. She was fast asleep. James thought about waking her up but she looked so peaceful. He leant over hear as he heard her mumble something in her sleep, "you stupid arrogant… you arrogant toe rag." She was dreaming about him. James' brain began to swim in thoughts of what she could possibly be dreaming about. "I can't believe you did that." James pulled a blanket over her before kissing her on the forehead. He'd never admit it to her but she was kind of cute when she was asleep and not nagging at him.
James walked out of the portrait hole and made his way down to the broom shed. He flew across the grounds for several hours before returning to the castle. He went straight to breakfast, knowing full well that most of the students would still be in their beds. Lily sat opposite him and a few fifth and sixth years sat together further up the table. Professor Dumbledore came and sat besides James, "I've been meaning to catch you, Mr Potter."
"Yes, Professor? How can I help you?" James replied politely.
"I just wanted to apologise for what happened the other night."
"Sir, you don't have to…"
"I think I do, James. The students of this school are my responsibility. When seven students attack two of their fellow students it is my responsibility. Especially when three of them are supposed to be prefects." Lily tried to pretend she wasn't listening, pretending to read the prophet. "I am especially regretful of Miss Black's behaviour. I am surprised that she would dare to use an unforgivable curse. How are you feeling?"
"I'm fine. Exhausted, but fine." James smiled.
"James, make sure you get enough rest. Most adults struggle after that curse, it gives them nightmares for months. How are you sleeping?"
"Erm, I'm not sure. Ok, I guess."
After that first morning, the weekend went quickly. The boys spent it down by the lake, enjoying the sun. Lupin had insisted on bringing his homework with him. Although, James and Sirius couldn't think for the life of them what homework they had left to do. Chances are it would come to them the night before it was due in. Peter had decided to copy Remus and read his Transfiguration textbook. James and Sirius made a list of all the different pranks they wanted to pull off over the year. James, for the first time in his life, wanted to avoid people, so they had been over to Hagrid's for tea and they had barely been in the common room.
Lily had spent the whole weekend in the library doing work that hadn't even been set. At first her friends had joined her but after a while each of them had grown bored and decided there were far more enjoyable things to do outside and in the common room. Lily had been left with her thoughts; she wondered briefly if she had judged Potter too quickly but then she remembered the different pranks he had pulled in the last week and the horrible things he had said. No he really is an arrogant toe rag! She thought to herself. She had researched the unforgivable curses and was surprised that Bellatrix Black would even know that sort of dark magic. I mean everyone knows she's crazy but…
Alice had spent most of her weekend with Frank. They had snuck off to a quiet corner of the grounds where no one else would find them. Alice was really beginning to live Frank, but she was a bit scared that he might just think of her as a friend. After all they had known each other since they were little. What she didn't know was that Frank was worried about the exact same thing. Frank was accidentally 'on purpose' touching her every couple of minutes; grazing her hand with his own, bumping into her as he walked next to her.
Marlene, Kate and Mary had spent most of their weekend playing exploding snap in the common room and gossiping about which Gryffindor boys were most attractive; both James and Sirius had made it on the list. "I think Black is quite attractive. He's got that whole naughty innocent thing going on." Marlene commented, making her friends laugh loudly.
"What about Potter, his messy hair look is kind of sexy." Kate smiled.
"Do you like Potter, Kate?" Mary asked.
Marlene did her best impersonation of Professor McGonagall, "Do you have a crush on Mr James Potter? I'm asking you a question Miss Stone, do you like Mr Potter?" The three girls burst out laughing hysterically.
Lily walked through the portrait hole and smiled at her friends. "What's got you guys so excitable?"
"Kate likes Potter!" Marlene squealed.
"Says you! You like Black!" Kate countered.
"I never said that!"
"I quote: I think Black is quite attractive. He's got that whole naughty innocent thing going on." Kate retaliated.
Lily looked at her friends in surprise. "Er… ok."
"Kate you should totally ask him out!" Mary offered, "I could ask him for you?"
"Would you?"
"Yeah. I could go right now. I think they're out in the grounds. You could watch from the window. What about you McKinnon? Fancy asking out Black?"
"Hell no! He can ask me out!" Marlene laughed. "Come on Kate, let's go sit at the window so we can watch Potter's reaction."
Mary had rushed out into the grounds to find Potter. He was sat by the lake with Black, Lupin and Pettigrew when she finally found him. "Potter, can I have a word?"
"Yeah sure!" Potter stood up and followed Mary away from his friends.
"Potter, Kate, you know Kate right? Kate Stone?"
"Yeah, of course I do! What about her?" James smiled.
"She likes you! Will you go out with her?" Mary squealed.
"Er… I don't really know her yet. We've only been here a week but I guess I could get to know her. I would say we could go on a date but we can't leave the castle so that won't really work… but yeah a girlfriend might be fun to have around." He laughed at his own joke before ruffling his hair, feeling slightly embarrassed.
"Cool, I'll let her know." Mary said before walking away, back towards the castle.
Really hope you liked this chapter. Please review and give me some feedback. :)
Next chapter will be probs a bit boring a few pranks...
a bit of James and his new girlfriend...
maybe a potion lesson...
and before you know it it will be October...
Much love from Lady Illusive :)