Hey guys, I thought I'd give you another chapter. I'm not sure if I'll get a chance to update now until after the weekend as I have an essay to write. But I promise to have at least one more chapter for you by wednesday. :)

Chapter 50:

The first years stood anxiously waiting outside the charms classroom. Professor Flitwick was calling them in in alphabetical order. "Mr Black."

"Wish me luck guys," Sirius said before making his way into the classroom. James stood leaning against a wall. The Hufflepuffs all looked terrified. Remus was calmly stood next to James. Peter was completely panicked, "oh merlin. I'm crap at charms."

"Don't worry Peter. You can always redo first year," James laughed.

Lily who had been stood behind him scoffed, "why are you always so cruel? Even to your friends!"

"I don't know, you know Evans. I think it might just be for fun."

"You arrogant - toad," she blurted out.

"Couldn't think of a better comeback?" James laughed.

Black walked up to his friends, "well that was easy."

"Want to tell us what it was?" Peter asked.

"Love to, but it I try Flitwick said I wouldn't be able to speak for a week. I personally like being able to talk. Especially when there are pretty girls around, like Evans here." Lily stormed away in response. "Right, I'll meet you back in the common room?"

James nodded, I hate waiting.

"Miss Evans!" It was Lily's turn to go into the classroom. She felt something like butterflies in her stomach. She was nervous. "Well Miss Evans. You'll find this easy I'm sure. Could you please make this pineapple dance across my desk?"

"Yes sir," She replied before casting the appropriate charm.

"Very good, Miss Evans." He said between laughs. "Oh seeing that gets me every time." He squeaked.

Evans walked out of the classroom, completely confident of an outstanding grade.

At some point shortly after Remus had been called in James allowed himself to fall down the wall and sit on the floor. He moaned softly. "What's up Potter?" Marlene asked.

"Bored," James replied.

"Want to play a game?" Kate offered.

"Sure. What game?" James' eyes lit up.

"Erm. Rumour has it?" Alice suggested.

"What's that?" everyone asked.

"It's where we get to ask if certain rumours are true and we have to be honest…"

"Ok, so like I could ask James if it's true that he likes Lily?" Marlene asked.

"Yeah, you could ask that. James now has to answer honestly." Alice nodded, excitably.

Everyone turned to James, they were all sat on the floor in a circle now; James, Peter, Marlene, Alice, Kate and Mary. James ran an unsure hand through his hair, "Erm. I'm not sure. I don't think I do but everyone else seems to think I do." The group laughed. James continued to ask a question, "Marlene is it true that you and that third year Ravenclaw were caught by Professor McGonagall in a broom closet?"

"NO! That is completely absurd! Where did you hear something like that?" Marlene practically screamed.

"Miss MacDonald," Flitwick called.

"Good luck, Mary." The Gryffindors called. They continued asking each other questions until it was just Peter, James, Alice and Kate left. Peter was beginning to panic. He was shaking all over, "what the hell will my parents say if I get a Troll?"

"Peter even you aren't stupid enough to get a troll!" James replied.

"What if I'm really a squib?" Peter continued causing his friends to laugh hysterically.

"Peter – Peter – You have – a – a – wand. You absolute fool." James managed to get out between laughs. He could hardly breathe.

"Mr Pettigrew," Professor Flitwick squeaked.

"You can do it Peter," Alice smiled encouragingly.

Next it was James' turn. Unlike Lily he had to think for a few minutes before he knew what charm to use but he still managed to cast it superbly and the pineapple even did a few flips for good measure. Professor Flitwick was highly entertained. Harry equally couldn't stop laughing as the pineapple then proceeded to jump off the table to dance on Professor Flitwick's head. After his examination James made his way back out of the classroom to his friends.

"How did it go?" they asked.

"Good, thanks. You guys will manage it easily." He said before walking away, back towards the common room.

Most of the students tried to get an early night that night. Their next exam was Transfiguration and it was most peoples' worst subject. James however was not even slightly concerned. Lily was sat surrounded by a pile of transfiguration textbooks. James was entertained to see her usually perfect red hair in such a state. He'd never seen anything like it. He watched her from the fireside. She noticed him looking at her and glowered. James merely smiled in response. Sirius and Remus were sat beside him. Peter had already gone to bed. "I think I should get an early night," Remus said yarning.

"Yeah, maybe we all should." It was already eleven; James had glanced at the clock on the fireplace. "Give me a second." He said before walking over to Lily. The boys watched him go. Remus grinned.

"Evans, I know you're worried but you're going to great. You should get some sleep."

"Piss off Potter," she replied, still looking at her notes.

"Night, Evans." James sighed.

Lily finally went to bed at 1am. She fell into a restless sleep and had the weirdest dream. She dreamt that it was her transfiguration exam and Professor McGonagall was telling her that she had to transfigure herself into James Potter. "But Professor you haven't taught us how to do human transfigurations yet."

Lily woke with a start. It was still dark outside. She tried to go back to sleep but a minute or so later she gave up. She dressed quickly, grabbed a book and went down to the common room. She sat their reading for several moments until she heard a sound from the stairs to the boys' dorm. She saw Potter and a sixth year student. She should know his name. He was the captain of the quidditch team. "See you later James," the older student said.

"Yeah, see you Astrix." James nodded before going over to sit next to Lily, "Alright Evans? What are you doing up?"

"None of your business," Lily snapped.

"Whatever," James replied. "I'm getting really bored of this Evans."

"Bored of what? Why don't you just leave me alone? I don't like you. I never have and I never will." She shouted.

James laughed slightly, "I'm not asking you to like me, but I really wouldn't mind a little common curtisy." He stood up and walked up the stairs to take a shower.

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