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Chapter 47:

James was sat in herbology with his friends and Emmie. "Watch this," James whispered before pulling out his wand and pointing it at Lily. He transfigured her hair until it was a bright pink. He then returned his wand to his pocket and wrote a quick note;

Told you I was better than you at Transfiguration – just accept it. I like you anyway, even if you do suck at Transfiguration. BTW your hair is HOT!

He then flung the note onto Lily's desk whilst Professor Sprout was looking the other way. Emmie sighed quietly next to him. He turned to her and saw hurt in her eyes, "what's wrong?"

"You just flirted with Evans again!" She whispered back angrily.

"I- I didn't ask her out," James replied flabbergasted.

"You are so stupid sometimes James," Emmie had a tear falling down her face, "never mind. We'll talk about it later." She turned back to Professor Sprout; refusing to look at James.

They worked in silence until the end of the lesson when James turned to Emmie, "We've got a free now. Do you want to spend some time with me?"

"No James. I don't think I do." Emmie frowned.

"Emmie," James began.

"Don't bother James," Emmie cut him off.

"Maybe we should talk," James frowned.

"Perhaps."

The two twelve year olds made their way to an empty classroom. When they were alone James sat on a desk waiting for Emmie to say something. Instead Emmie went and stood by the window. She refused to look at him. "Emmie," James tried breaking the silence.

"James do you fancy Evans?" Emmie asked turning to face him.

"Eww. No. I just enjoy annoying her." James muttered.

"Ok. Why couldn't you just stop flirting with her?" Emmie asked.

"I- I wasn't flirting," James stuttered.

"Yes you were," Emmie whispered. "I don't want to be with a guy who flirts with other girls."

"What are you saying?" James asked.

"I really like you, James… but."

"We're over," James finished.

"Yeah, I think we are." Emmie laughed. "You're a complete arse, Potter."

"Why?" James asked.

"Because you went and made me like you only for you to go and like someone else and not even realise it."

"I don't like her," James blurted out.

"Sure. Whatever." Emmie said walking away.

James and the other marauders spent the rest of the afternoon out in the sun by the lake. James had told them what had happened between him and Emmilene. Remus nodded knowingly, "well I think that you totally had it coming."

"Do you really think I was flirting?" James asked his most serious friend.

"I'm not sure James. But you do seem to enjoy her attention."

"What attention? She's always having a go." James laughed putting a hand through his hair.

"I didn't say that it was positive attention…" Remus nodded.

James laid down in the grass and looked up at the sky thinking over what Remus had said. Do I like her? Do I like Evans?

The boys walked back up to the castle when it started to get dark. They walked into the Great Hall for dinner. James looked up the Gryffindor table and saw Lily's bright pink hair. He stifled a grin. The marauders sat down next to the first year girls. "Alright girls!" Sirius smiled.

"Yeah we're good. Lily's being miserable though." Kate laughed.

"Apparently she doesn't like having pink hair…" Marlene giggled.

Lily tutted, "No. I don't like having pink hair. Why the hell would I like having PINK hair?"

"Because Potter thinks it's hot?" Mary offered.

"W-what?" Lily stuttered. "Potter, you better change my hair back!"

"Or what?" James winked.

"Or… Or… Or else!" Lily screamed.

"Or else? Or else what?" James tried to keep his laughter hidden.

"I'll hex you," Lily answered.

"Sweet Lily pad, it doesn't matter what I do, that's inevitable." James said as he stood up to leave.

"James Potter! You will change my hair back! You have to!"

"Evans, your voice is beginning to get tedious." James replied.

"You're such a jerk, Potter!"

"I know Evans. I know. The problem is, I just can't help it." James smiled. "Don't worry your hair will change back on its own in a few hours." He said before walking out of the Great Hall.

James made his way up to the Owlery where he composed a note to his father;

Hi dad,

Dumbledore asked about what you had asked me to do. He told me that I have to stop risking my life. What do you want me to do? Anyway, I hope you and mum are well. Speak to you soon.

Love James.

James and Lily spent the next couple of weeks competing with one another in lessons. They would fight to be the first one with their hand in the air to answer questions and they would compete for the best grade on their homework. It was particularly bad in Transfiguration. Lily had become severely jealous of James' natural talent for Transfiguration. "Today we are going to practice our switching spells. I'm going to pair you up." Professor McGonagall smiled. "Mr Black and Miss Meadows, Mr Greenock and Miss Vance, Miss Stone and Mr Jakes, Mr Potter and Miss Evans, Mr Lupin and Miss MacDonald, Mr Longbottom and Miss Prewett, Miss McKinnon and Mr Kyle, Mr Pettigrew and Miss Donnie… The pairs sat in their partners. Lily frowned, "Professor, can't I swap?"

"No, Miss Evans, you may not."

Lily sat down next to James, "Right, I don't like you. In fact I hate you! I'm working with you because I have to so I don't want to have a conversation with you. I don't want to hear anything you have to say unless it is about switching spells."

"Very well, Evans." James turned away from Lily and looked quickly around the room. James soon noticed that Emmilene was watching him and Lily. "Switching spells. Should we practice?"

"Er, yeah that might be a good idea."

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