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Post by Dumbledore on Oct 17, 2004 13:03:16 GMT -5
This is great! Continue!!
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Post by Seremela Lorelonda on Oct 18, 2004 15:49:44 GMT -5
CH 15. Feeling Gilty yet satisfied.
“I can’t believe I knocked him out.” Lily said astonished. She was sitting with her friends in the common room.
“That jerk deserved it. Anyways, if you didn’t we wouldn’t have won.” Sirius pointed out. “So congrats at hurting Malfoy.” he said a little too cheerfully.
Lily, Alex, Frank, and Alice glared out him.
“What?” he asked, seriously not understanding their glares.
“Oh never mind.” Lily said frustrated with him. Her frustration instantly turned to sadness. “How could I have knocked someone unconscious.?’ She says quietly. “I never even hit people.” She said all the more sadly.
James pulled her into a hug. At first she thought of resisting and pulling back, but his warmthness made her give in. She rested her head on his chest and silently began to cry.
After a few minutes she pulled away, tears fresh on her face. Everyone was looking at her with sympathy in their eyes, but she ignored it. She wiped the tears from her eyes and said, “Sirius was right. He did deserve it.”
For the second time that day, everyone was shocked to hear what she had to say.
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The next day Lily went to see Lucius in the hospital. She walked over to his bed, sympathy edged in her face. When she arrived at his bedside, she found him just waking.
“How are you feeling?” she asked concerned.
“Horrible. But that could be because you knocked me off my broom.” He said cruley.
“Do you really feel that bad?” She asked, still concern on her face.
“Yes.” He answered, wincing as he sat up.
“Good!” She said, all concern gone from her face. It was replaced by hatred. “You deserve it you jerk. I can’t believe I ever trusted you.” She turned on her heal and stormed out, leaving him sitting there not knowing what to do.
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Post by Seremela Lorelonda on Oct 18, 2004 15:54:07 GMT -5
CHI 16. Christmas.
The next couple of weeks seemed to fly by. Lily and James were dating again, and everyone seemed to be just as glad as they were about it. Now it was nearing Christmas break, and the eight friends had gathered around the fire in the common room. They had just finished exchanging gifts with the ones who were leaving over break. Now they were discussing what their plans were.
Alice had just finished saying how she was going to visit her Aunt Kristy in Germany. “That sound like fun.” Remus said. “I’ll be staying with my grandma.” he told them.
“I’m not really going anywhere but home.” Frank admitted.
“Same here.” Peter said.
“So, what are you for going to do here without us?” Remus asked Lily, Alex, James, and Sirius.
“Probably torment Snape.” Sirius said with a wicked grin.
“Sirius!” Lily snapped. “Can’t you just leave him alone for once?”
“Uhhhh...No.” He said with an even bigger grin as she got madder.
Lily was about to respond when Remus cut her off. “Lily, haven’t you learned by now. It’s best to just leave him alone. Otherwise it just makes things worse.”
Sighing Lily gave in. “Fine.” She said reluctantly.
“Lily Evans giving up on arguing with me?” Sirius said with a look of mock surprise. “What is the world coming to?” He pretended to faint. As he fell to the floor, everyone, except Lily, began to laugh. She just stood up, and walked to the staircase that led to her dorm. On her way she stepped on his stomach.
“Hey!” He yelled as she started to climb the stairs, but she just ignored him and kept walking.
Sirius gingerly got up and tried to follow, but the stairs turned into a slide, and he fell back to the ground. He swore loudly as Frank came over to help him up.
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The following morning Lily, Sirius, James, and Alex had gone down to say good bye to Remus, Alice, Frank, and Peter. As the four were walking back to the castle, Sirius spoke. “So, what do you all want to do?”
“I don’t know.” Lily answered. “James? Aly?” They both just shrugged.
They continued to walk around the grounds, discussing the quidditch match. Sirius turned to Lily. “You did great Lils. I have to admit, I never thought you would be any good.”
“Well, thanks for your confidence in me.” Lily said sarcastically. Sirius was about to say something when he bumped into someone.
“Well, if it isn’t my blood-traitor cousin.” Narcisssa sneeres. She looked at Lily. “And of course, with the mudblood herself.” She narrowed her eyes at Lily.
At the thought of being called a mudblood, especially by Narcissa, Lily made to lunge at Narcissa, but James grabbed her around the waist and pulled her back. “She’s not worth it.” He whispered in her ear.
Luckily Narcissa didn’t hear this. “You better hold her back.” She said. “Wouldn’t want her to get hurt, now would we.” She had an evil grin on her face.
“You couldn’t hurt me if you tried.” Lily spat.
Narcissa had a menacing look on her face. “We’ll see about that.” She said in a deadly voice. She turned and left, Lily still struggling in James’ grasp.
“She’s planning something.” Sirius said as he watched his cousin head back to the castle.
“Yeah, but what?” Lily says as James releases her.
“Well, there’s nothing we can do about it. Atleast not yet.” Alex said as they began to walk up to the castle.
The next few days passed smoothly. They hadn’t had another encounter with Narcissa, which was good. The day of Christmas finally came. The four friends sat by the fire opening gifts from eachother. Lily had just finished opening her gift from Alex, a bottle of perfume and an advanced charms book. “Thanks Aly. These charms will come inhandy.” Lily said whle flipping through the book.
James and Sirius had begun to open their gifts from Alex. “A book?” They both said in unison.
”Read the Titles.” She told them.
"100 Ways to Torture Your Enemies.” Sirius read. His eyes lit up. “Thanks Aly. Can’t wait to try these out.”
“Yeah. Me either.” James said “100 Cruel Pranks.” he read out loud. “Thanks Al.”
“Why did you have to get them those?’ Lily asked worried. Alex just smiled.
Lily went on to open her gift from James. She gasped when she saw it. A necklace. It was a red heart with a smaller green heart in it. It had ‘Love always, From James.’ on the carved on the back.
“Do you like it?” James asked hopefully.
Lily looked up at him. “I love it.” She said as she gave him a hug.
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Post by Seremela Lorelonda on Oct 18, 2004 15:56:16 GMT -5
CHI! 17 Suspicion
Remus, Peter, Alice, and Frank returned to school shortly. It was the day before classes were to resume, and they were all sitting in the common room discussing what happened over break.
“Narcissa actually threatened you?” Remus asked astounded. “I can honestly say I didn’t expect that.”
“Yeah, neither did I. But she did.” Lily said.
“What do you think she’s going to do?” Remus asked concerned for Lily’s safety.
“Who knows?” James answered.
“Maybe she’s just bluffing.” Frank suggested hopefully.
“No. Narcissa’s the type of person who follows through with threats. If she says she’s gonna get you, then she will.” Sirius pointed out. Franks previous hopes left.
“Thanks Si. You made me feel so much better.” Lily said sarcastically.
“Sorry Lils.” Sirius said apologetically. “Don’t worry though. We’ll do whatever we can to protect you.”
“Thanks.” Lily said, unsure they could do anything.
“Hey Lil.” Alice said, trying to change the subject. “What’s that?” She asked pointing to Lily’s neck.
“Oh this?” Lily said touching her necklace. “This is the Christmas present James gave me.”
“It’s beautiful. Who knew James had such good taste.” Alice said, glancing at a blushing James.
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The next day classes resumed. After Charms, Lily decided to split from the group and go to the library to get some studying done.
“I don’t think you should be going off alone. Not with the Slytherins after you.” James pointed out.
“I’ll go with her.” Sirius said. “I need to get some work done anyways.”
“Thanks Sirius.” Lily said sincerely thankful. “That is ok with you, isn’t it James?” Lily said joking with him.
“Yes.” He gave her a quick kiss, then her and Sirius were off to the library.
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When the two arrived at the library, they found Narcissa, Bella, and Lucius huddled in a corner.
“Do you think they’re discussing what they’re gonna do with me?” Lily asked.
“Probably.” Sirius answered. “Should we try and listen?” Lily nodded.
“What if we......” Lucius began, but Narcissa silenced him.
They turned to see Sirius and Lily. “Well, if it isn’t the blood-traitor and the mudblood.” Bella sneered. “What do you want?”
“Well, we heard rumors about you, and wanted to see if they were true.” Sirius said.
“Oh yeah? Well, what’s that.” Narcissa asked.
“Just that you three were entering the Most Ugly Competition.” Sirius said. “I personally think you’ll win.” He grinned evilly.
“Oh, but, we’re no match for you.” Bella said. Sirius’ grin quickly faded.
“Both he and Lily walked away, leaving the three Slytherins with looks of triumph on their faces.
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Post by Seremela Lorelonda on Oct 18, 2004 15:59:34 GMT -5
CH! 18 Discovery
Lily and Sirius returned to the common room later that night, to find Alex and James doing their homework by the fire.
“What’s wrong?” James asked, seeing the angry look on both of their faces. Sighing, Sirius and Lily began to tell them the story of what happened.
About ten minutes later, when they had finished the story, Alex asked, “Did you hear anything useful before they found you?”
“Nothing too useful.” Lily admitted.
“Something about water and fire.” Sirius said, pondering what they could be up to.
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Lily lay awake wondering what would happen to her, when, all of a sudden, someone opened the door to her dormitory. She opened her bedhangings a little to see who it was, and noticed it was Sirius and James.
“What are you doing in here?” Lily asked in a whisper as to not wake anyone.
“How’d you get in here is more like it?” Alex said, poking her head out of her curtains. “How’d you get up the steps?”
“We have our ways.” Sirius whispered back, a grin playing on his lips
“Just come on.” James said to the two girls. He waited as the two clambered out of bed, and followed him and Sirius out the door and down the steps.
“What is this all about?’ Lily asked as they reached the common room.
“You’ll see.” James said, pulling him invisibility cloak out.
“Whoa!” Alex said amazed at the site of it. “Where did you get that?”
“Do you actually expect me to tell you?” James asked with a wicked grin.
“Doesn’t matter.” Lily said. “They only use it to cause trouble.”
“Not always.” Sirius protested. “Not tonight.”
Lily was about to ask him again what this was all about, when James cut her off. “Can we just get going?"
The four got under the cloak, and climber out the portrait whole.
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Lily stopped in the middle of the hall. “That’s it James. We’ve walked all the way acrossed this castle. Now tell me were we’re going.” she demanded.
“It’s just a little bit further.” He promised.
Sighing she reluctantly went down the hall with the other three. They stopped outside of a door that she had never seen before.
“Where....” Alex began before Sirius shushed her.
“This is the Room of Requirements.” he whispered. “This is where the Slythering have been gathering to discuss there plan.”
“Listen..” James instructed.
Lily gasped in horror at what she heard Narcissa finish saying.
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Post by Seremela Lorelonda on Oct 30, 2004 21:29:44 GMT -5
CHI! 19 Plot against Plots
“They can’t seriously be trying to do this.” Sirius yelled. “They just can’t!”
“They are.” James said miserably.
The four friends had just returned to the common room and were discussing what they had over heard.
Lily sat c.gif[/img] d up in the corner of a couch, her head on her knees. She was watching as the two boys continued to try and find ways to stop the unfortunate plans for her that were to take place in three days.
Alex moved from her chair and sat next to her on the couch. She pulled Lily into a hug.
“Don’t worry.” She softly said in a comforting voice, almost motherly. ”We’ll make sure their plans fail.”
Lily looked up at her with a thankful look. She felt better being with her friends, who she knew would do anything in their power to protect her. She was about to say something to her when she heard Sirius yell.
“Ha! I got it. I know what to do about this. We just need to.......”
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Post by Seremela Lorelonda on Oct 30, 2004 21:30:23 GMT -5
CHI! 20. Putting a Stop to it all
Two days had gone by. It was now the evening before the Slytherins plan was suppose to happen. The Gryffindors sat by the fire in the common room late at night, going over their own plans to turn this over on them.
“Are you sure this’ll work?’ Remus asked unsure.
“Yes.” Alex answered.
“Yeah, you can trust that my plans will always work.” Sirius said proudly.
“Now that’s a dangerous idea.” James said mockingly. Sirius grabbed a pillow and threw it at him. James caught it and was about to throw it back at him when Lily gave him a warning look not to. So instead he just sat it back down on the couch, while Sirius grinned in victory, until Alice smacked him in the back of the head.
“Hey! What was that for?’ He yelled.
“For being a git.” She replied. Everyone laughed as Sirius scowled.
Sighing, Lily stood up. “I’m going to bed.” She said as she began to walk away.
“Good night.” Everyone called as she mounted the staircase and began to climb up. Not long afterwards, everyone else began to drift upstairs to bed.
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No one slept well that night. They tosted and turned to whole time. They all woke up unrested, but eager.
They were all sitting at the Gryffindor table, talking about quidditch, when Alex asked, “Where’s Lily.”
“I don’t know.” James replied. “I haven’t seen her all day.”
“I think she’s out on the grounds.” Remus said.
All of a sudden, the Slytherins sitting just behind them, stood up and headed outside.
As soon as they left, they all grinned. “It worked.” Sirius said. “Stage one.”
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Lily slowly walked around the edge of the lake, sense alert for any danger. She checked her watch and knew things were about to begin.
She tried to act as if she hadn’t noticed Narcissa and Lucius emerge from the castle onto the grounds, and head he way. She turned to look across the wake, her nerves starting to get the better of her.
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“Well, we should be heading outside.” James said, rising to his feet. Everyone followed as he went outside. They stopped near to the lake, but far enough away so that they were out of view from the two Slytherins.
They waited.
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“Well, if it isn’t the mudblood.” Lucius sneered.
Lily turned to face him. “What do you want Malfoy?” She snapped. She was trying to make him mad so that this would hopefully speed up and it could all be done with.
Out of the corner of her eye she caught a glimpse of her friends and felt less nervous. She silently thanked them for their excellent timing. “Well?” She pressed.
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Post by Seremela Lorelonda on Nov 6, 2004 9:31:31 GMT -5
Here's more of the chapter.
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Sirius began to get anxious and started fidgeting.
“Calm down. They’ll hear you.” Alex warned, tying to pull him down so he's sit still
“But...” He began.
“Shhh...” James hissed, turning to face them. “For once just listen to her.”
Reluctantly Sirius settled down and sat patiently waiting things to get started.
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Lucius looked at her in puzzlement, as if tying to buy time. “Well.” He began slowly, still trying to buy time.
Lily was starting to get impatient with him. She opened her mouth to tell him to hurry up. But what she didn’t know was that Avery and Lestrange were now behind her.
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“Look.” James said to Sirius and Alex who were still bickering while Remus tried to get them to get along. They all turned to see Avery and Lestrange sneaking out of the forbidden forest.
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Lily opened her mouth to speak, but was grabbed from behind by two pairs of hands. She tried to scream, but found she couldn’t for a hand was covering her mouth. Even though she knew this was all going to happen ahead of time, she was still scared, and became even more scared as the four dragged her into the forest. This she did not know was going to happen, and the forest had always scared her.
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James swore under his breath as he watched the four Slytherins drag Lily into the Forbidden forest. This was not how it was suppose to happen.
The four friends jumped up and ran as fast as they could after them.
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sorry for the cliffy.
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Post by Seremela Lorelonda on Jan 6, 2005 11:34:49 GMT -5
Wow. It's been forever since I updated.
Here's the rest of that chapter.
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Malfoy, Avery, and Lestrange dragged Lily into a clearing. They were far in. She didn’t know how far, but she guessed about the center of the forest.
She noticed three other cloaked figures standing around. She tried to make out who they were, but couldn’t under the long hoods.
“What are you doing?” She asked as Avery removed his hand from her mouth. She wanted them to think she didn’t know anything of their plan.
But they only grinned, a wicked grin.
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James, Remus, Sirius, and Alex ran far into the forest. They came to a split in the road and stopped running.
“Which way?” Alex asked.
“I don’t know.” James replied, urgency in his voice.
“Lets split up.” Sirius suggested.
Alex and Remus went down the left path. James and Sirus took the right one.
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Malfoy went over and whispered something to the three cloaked people. Lily tried to hear what he said, but couldn’t.
The three figures nodded and walked off, deeper into the forest.
Lily began to get worried about what they were doing. And where were her friends. They should be here by now.
Malfoy began to walk back over to her. He produced something from his pocket that she didn’t know what it was.
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Alex and Remus ran down the path as fast as they could. All of a sudden Alex stops and pulls Remus behind a large tree.
“What...” Remus began, but was cut off.
“Shhh.” Alex hisses. “Look.” She whispers, pointing to the clearing in front of them. There they could see Lily being restrained by Avery and Lestrange, and Malfoy holding something in front of Lily.
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James and Sirius had continued down the path they chose until Sirius was thrown backward.
James whirled around, only to be thrown backwards into his already fallen friend.
As they stood up they saw three cloaked figures emerge from behind the trees.
“Well, well, well. If it isn’t my blood-traitor of a cousin and his mudblood loving friend.” Narcissa said as she lowered her hood. Bella and Snape did as followed.
“Come to rescue your mudblood friend?” Bella asked. “You won’t get the chance.”
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Post by Seremela Lorelonda on Jan 6, 2005 11:37:01 GMT -5
CH! 21 Friend Saved
Alex let out a whimper of fear as Malfoy began to move towards Lily. Remus covered her mouth, hoping no one had heard her. “We have to do something.” She said quietly. Remus could hear desperation in her voice.
Remus thought for a moment. Then something came to him. “I have an idea.” He assured her.
‘What is it.” She pleaded, and he filled her in on the plan.
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As Malfoy came towards her with the unrecognizable object, Lily began to shake. Then he tripped, and the object went flying.
“What the **** ” He screamed.
Remus and Alex emerged from behind the tree, wands extended and pointed at Malfoy.
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“We don’t have time for this.” James said irritated. He pulled out his wand and knocked Bella back into a tree.
“How dare yo...” She began, but Sirius had cast a spell right after James and she now lie unconscious in the dirty forest floor.
Before anyone knew it they were all engaged in a fight.
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Avery and Lestrange had released Lily and were now headed over to help Malfoy up. Once he was standing, Malfoy made to grab for the item, but Remus was quicker.
“Accio.” He yelled.
“Nooo.” Malfoy yelled. “Give it to me.” He commanded, though he knew it was no use.
“Like that’ll happen.” Remus said.
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Within minutes the Slytherins were all knocked unconscious. Sirius, wiping blood from his nose, helped up James who had a broken arm.
But even with their ingeries, they hurried in the directions the Slytherins had came and found themselves in a clearing with Alex, Remus, Lily, Malfoy, Avery, and Lestrange. Alex was about to say something about their arrival, but Sirius put a finger to his lip. They were behind the Slytherins, and were going to use this to their advantage.
James pulled out his wand and was about to hex Avery when a voice said, “I wouldn’t do that if I were you Mr. Potter.”
They Slytherins spun around to see James and Sirius. But the Gryffindors turned to see Dumbledore emerging from behind the trees.
“Professor.” Lily gasped. “Who said...How did you...” she cut herself off, looking confused along with everyone else.
“You’re friends Frank and Alice got worried when they did not find you on the grounds. So, they came to me and confessed everything.” He explained. He turned to the Slytherins. “You three are suspended for the rest of this year. Along with your three accomplices if Mr. Potter and Mr. Black will kindly tell me were they hid them.”
“How did you...” Sirius began.
“As for you five, I wish to see you in my office. Remus, Lily, Alex, will you go there now.” “Yes sir.” They all replied and left.
“And you three will return to your common room and pack your belongings.”
“Yes sir.” They also left.
“Now.” He said facing James and Sirius. “Show me where the other tree students are.” They nodded and headed in the direction of them.
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Post by Seremela Lorelonda on Jan 6, 2005 11:38:35 GMT -5
CHI! 22 In trouble or not?
Lily, Remus and Alex sat in Dumbledores office waiting for him to come and wondering what he was going to say. No one had said anything sense they left the forest, and they still sat still as Dumbledore entered the room. Lily emiedately noticed James and Sirius were not with him.
“Where...” She began, but Dumbledore cut her off.
“They are in the hospital wing getting healed. I already had a talk with them as we walked back to the castle.”
They all nodded their heads in understanding.
“Now.” Dumbledore began. “I understand you were all just trying to help a friend..” he indicated Lily who sank lower in her seat. “..but in a case as serious as violence you should’ve come to me and reported the threats.” They stayed quiet, waiting to see what their punishment would be. “I’m not going to punish you” They all looked amazed.
“Really?” Remus blurted out.
“Yes. Really.” Dumbledore continued. “But any more acts of violence, may it be this year or next year, you will be expelled. You’ve already gotten into too much trouble this year.” They all looked ashamed and embarrassed. “You may go.” They nodded in understandment and left.
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Post by Seremela Lorelonda on Jan 6, 2005 11:41:33 GMT -5
CHI! 23. Exams
Lily, Remus, and Alex were sitting at the Gryffindor table the following morning telling Frank, Alice, and Peter what all had happened the previous day when James and Sirius walked in and sat down.
“How are you both?” Alex asked.
“Happy to be out of the hospital.” James said.
“Yeah. We spend to much time there.” Sirius added.
“I wonder why?” Lily said sarcastically.
“And how about you?” James asked Lily.
“Fine. Thanks to my wonderful friends.” She said, grinning at all of them.
“Yeah, well don’t be too happy. End of the year exams are next week and we haven’t studied.” Remus informed them.
“Please, don’t remind me.” Alice groaned.
Everyone let out a heavy sigh at the thought of all that studying for their exams.
“Atleast we don’t have to worry about O.W.L.s or N.E.W.T.s” Franks remarked.
“And, the numbers of Slytherins decreased over night.” Lily said with a grin.
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After spending all week doing nothing but studying-they didn’t even have time to talk about what had happened in the forest-the day of the exams finally came.
They were walking out of their last exams of the day, potions.
“That went horrible.” Sirius said.
“It wasn’t too bad.” Lily said trying to make them feel better.
“Speak for yourself.:” James commented.
“Yeah, my potion wasn’t even the right color.” Peter said ashamed.
“Atleast for once Professor Artice didn’t give us a hard time.” Alex commented.
“Yeah, that was strange.”
“I think he was a little bent out of shape after we got his precious best students suspended.” Alex said with a grin.
“Probably.” Lily replied with a grin also.
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Later that night Lily and Alex were sitting in their dorm room alone. They were suppose to be studying, but Alex was the only one doing any studying. Lily was staring at the wall.
After a while Alex couldn’t take it. “What’s wrong?” She asked.
“Nothing.” Lily tries to lie. But the look on Alex’s face let her know she wasn’t going to get away without talking. So, sighing she began t explain. “I just can’t stop thinking about it.”
“About what?” Alex asked, then it downed on her. “About that night in the woods?”
Lily nodded.
“Why? What about it?”
Lily shrugged. “I don’t know. I just keep thinking about it.” Alex looked at her oddly. “Forget it. Let’s just study.”
“You sure?”
“Yeah.” They both turned back to their books.
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“Ow.” Lily looked over to see who had screamed. They were in the middle of their charms exam and Peter had messed up his charm. Now he and three others - Sirius, Alex, and a Hufflepuff named Mike - that were injured from his charm were being hauled to the infirmary.
“Tisk, tisk.” Said poor tiny Professor Flitwork as he flicked his wand to clean up the mess left behind. He flicked it again to collect the papers with the essays the students had written the first half of the exam.
The students continued working on their charms now. Some succeeding, others failing from being under the pressure that they felt every year during the exams. A couple people even had to be taken to the infirmary for calming droughts. And this isn’t even our O.W.L’s or N.E.W.T’s Lily though. Can’t wait to see them next year. She suppresses a laugh and continued to work on her spells.
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“Do you think they’ll be all right?” Lily asked. They were now at lunch and were talking about what happened during the exams.
“I think we’ll be fine.” Sirius said coming taking a seat on her right.
“Yeah, we’ve been through much worse.” Alex chimed in.
“And lately.” Sirius added.
Lily looked ashamed. “It’s not your fault Lils.” James said, giving her a hug.
“Yeah Lily. It’s not.” Alex said trying to make her friend feel better.
“Thanks guys. But I still feel guilty for you all getting hurt.” Lily replied.
They all now realized just how little they had talked about what had happened and how everyone felt about it. They spent the rest of their lunch discussing it all. By the end of their meal they were all feeling much better and no one felt guilty anymore. Lily learned that no one blamed her at all. They were much more happier now. And, although no one said anything, there was a mutual agreement that there be no more talk about it. Well, until next year when they would have to make fun of the Slytherins for getting suspended.
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Post by Seremela Lorelonda on Jan 6, 2005 11:45:03 GMT -5
CHI 24. Goodbye For Now.
They had gotten their results back. They all mostly did good. Frank failed potions. Remus did ok in charms, but not great. Sirius and James had the same results in potions that Remus had in charms. Peter, well, lets just say he didn’t do that great in anything. Other than that they all passed everything else perfectly.
Now it was the night before they would board the train and make the long trip home and say their sad good byes to friends until the end of summer. They were sitting in front of the fire. Remus and Alex sat c.gif[/img] d up on a couch, James and Lily the same on another couch. Alice was falling asleep on Franks shoulder with him stroking her hair. And Peter sat in one of the chairs. And Sirius laid on the ground watching the fire flicker.
They had sat here most of the night. Everyone else had slowly drifted up stairs to go to bed. But not them. They wanted to enjoy their last night with their friends. It was now about two in the morning and they still sat talking. About what? Well, about everything and anything.
“I’d say this year made a new record for most trouble.” James commented.
“I’d say you’re right mate.” Sirius replied with a grin. All four marauders smiled.
“I definitely never got in so much trouble at my old school.” Alex chimed in.
Lily rolled her eyes, not wanted to argue the fact that none of the five should be proud of that. Alice, though almost asleep, gave her a look that said she agreed with Lily. Franks gave a small chuckle.
They sat in silence for a while until James asked, ‘So, what’s everyone’s plans for the summer?”
“I’m going to Germany to stay with my Aunt.” Remus answered.
“Traveling.” Peter said.
“I have no plans so far.” Frank said.
“Visiting family.” Alice said.
“I’m staying away from my family.” Sirius answered.
“Well, I think we all knew that.” Lily said.
“Listening to Sirius complain about how he hates his family.” James said and laughed.
“I’m spending the first half of my summer with Lily.” Alex said.
“Turns out we live next door to eachother.” Lily said with a grin.
“And the other half, Ally?” James asked.
“Well, then I’m going back to America to spend with my dad.” The boys looked at her odd, except Remus.. “Oh I forgot to tell you four. My parents are divorced. I live with my mom, and my little sister lives with my dad, That’s why we moved to England. My mom wanted to get far away from him and start new.” She explained. “I’ll be back a couple weeks before school starts.”
They talked some more. They ended up going to bed around four. Only to get up a few hours later to finish packing their last items.
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The train ride may have taken hours, but for the eight friends it didn’t last long enough. They wanted to spend more time with each other. But unfortunate for them, they were just twenty minutes from having to say goodbye to eachother. They went and changed our of their robes and into muggle cloths.
“I don’t want it to be over.” Alex whined.
“Me either.” Lily said. They all nodded there heads in sad agreement.
Before they knew it they were climbing off the train and hugging everyone goodbye.
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I know it's not the best ending, but hey, I've been writing this story for 9 1/2 months. I just wanted to finish it and start on the next year.
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