Too late, or was it?

by Potter_thingz

Summary:

Lily Evans finally realises her love for James Potter. But now he has a girlfriend. She was too late. Or was she?

Notes:

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Chapter 1: Realisation

Lily’s pov: 

Hogwarts, my home for 6 years. The most magical place to ever exist. It is my last year, the final step. I had gotten my Head Girl badge over the break and honestly I am ecstatic and a little nervous. After this, I would step out of safe confinement and enter a brutal war. 

Sometimes you could pretend that the wizarding world wasn’t in true distress. Until the sounds of the war outside are deafening. Death after death written in the daily prophet, and I am their main target. Nothing could make me forget that.

”Alright, Evans?” James Potter. The most insufferable, idiotic person I have ever laid eyes on. Well not including Sirius Black.

“I am quite alright. Potter.” I try to heave my bag up to the overhead storage department. The thing I hate most is humiliation. Right now, this is my worst nightmare. I don’t want to ask Potter of all people to lift my bags. I would never hear the end of it.

“Here, let me help.” James grabbed it from my hands, our pinky fingers brushing. I ignore the slight flutter in my stomach. He lifts it up with ease, stupid, stupid muscles.

After a quick catch up with my friends, narrowly avoiding Snape, I take a breath. It doesn’t take long for me to then walk, with a slight bounce, to the prefects compartment. When I see James standing running a hand through his hair, I roll my eyes. Probably dropping off Remus.

”Potter. Shouldn’t you be terrorising someone by now?” I smile and he grins back.

“That wouldn’t be setting a good example, since I’m Head Boy and all.” My smile falls. It can’t be. If anything I thought it would be Zachary Jones, the ravenclaw guy who seems to never get a haircut.

“You! You’re head boy?” I try to hide the surprise but honestly, he looks as nervous as me.

”uh huh, maybe Dumbledore’s finally lost his marbles.” I snort and he raises an eyebrow. Well this will be fun.

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The first few weeks of school aren’t the worst. Me and James settled into the new shared Head dorms. It’s quite cozy, but the boy honestly. Does he have to wake up at 5 every morning?

It was an exhausting day, so many tests. I expect to come back to the absolute mess that I left my new common room in. Muttering: ‘Quidditch books’ the door opens. Neither of us could agree on a password so we combined it. Stupid I know.

It is spotless. My books organised into the exact same position as normal. My discarded sheets all neatly under the wooden table. The litter of clothes in the basket in the corner. Rubbish placed into the bin. What the fu—

“Oh- Evans, I didn’t think you’d be back..” Potter says whilst putting on his quidditch shoes.

“did you clean?” I place down my school bag and kick off my shoes.

”Oh- er- yeah…sorry I just, I did yeah.” He stuttered brushing a hand through his messy brunette hair. Oh my merlin. Does the James Potter have OCD?

”Potter, do you have OCD?” My eyes widen on their own accord. Potters hazel eyes, with small gold flecks meet mine.

”A little, anyway, I got quidditch practise…you know.” He shuffled awkwardly, giving me a Lopsided grin. I could get used to this. My old dorm mates were just as messy as me.

It keeps happening. First it was cleaning, next it was putting a blanket over me when I fell asleep on the very comfortable couch. What’s next! How is it James Potter can be such an arrogant prick sometimes but so kind as well?

”Lils, I miss you waking me up in the morning, Mary is so violent with it.” Marlene McKinnon groans resting her head on my shoulder. Mary elbows her and she winces. 

”sorry love, hey uhm…when you and Potter grew up was he always a control freak?” Marlene laughs and nudges me.

”yeah, OCD like his mother. Honestly, it’s so much better now though. Has being in the same common room all alone as annoying as you thought?” She smirks and I look at my plate.

”he’s…definitely not what I expected.” I sigh and eat a plain bit of toast. Like as if they planned it the marauders walk in, laughing. Sirius plonks down right in front of us and James takes the seat next to me. Remus and Peter opposite Mary and Marlene.

”hey Red, pass the eggs would ya?” Black nods to the eggs next to me.

”I told you to not call me that.” I throw them in front of him. He laughs and then moans in pain as James kicks him in the leg. Wait since when was he James in my head?

”Peter don’t eat the egg it always makes you have a bad stomach.” J- Potter replies and finally looks up from his plate to meet mine. Why? Why am I blushing!

”Oi Jay do you have Potions?” Marlene literally pushes me back to talk to him.

”yes why?”

”be Lils partner then.”

”why?”

”I wanna go with Carla Newson, Baileys off sick, she’s got nice tits.”

”okay, whatever Marls.” Potter looks at me and then back at his plate eating. 

Slughorn greets us as usual and we all start brewing Alihotsy Draught. Hysterical laughter. Surprisingly Potter is a natural at potions when he tries.

”so, about prefect meetings, sorry I blew you off last night about it, I was just tired I didn’t mean to.” He motions for the knife. Passing it to him I nod shrugging.

”it’s fine honestly, I understand.” I smile.

”sometimes I do think Dumbledores gone insane, choosing me.”

”yeah I did to.”

”so much to reassure me.”

”no- no- I mean. I did think so, not anymore.” He gives me a sideway look. As if asking me to continue.

”Since, we’ve become sort of friends. I see what he saw. You are kind at heart, Potter and you take care of those around you. I guess I’m saying that, well, he couldn’t have chosen a better head boy.”

He smiles and nods. Finishing the potion, he grabs my arm and sighs.

”thank you, Evans. You’re a pretty great Head Girl too.” Am I blushing again? His glasses are eschew and I want to just place them on his nose properly. He rolls up his sleeves and my oh my. His veins are prominent and his muscles ran up his arms under his shirt.

wait. Am I checking out James Potter. I mean of course he is attractive. Everyone knows that! Plus he plays quidditch, he cleans. He’s…perfect. There I said it.

”Marlene!” I pant burst into her dorm room. She groans and looks up.

”what! I was busy…looking at this…book.” I catch my breath and rub my face. “Spit it out then, Lils.”

”I- I think I like Potter.”

Chapter 2: Everything goes wrong.

Summary:

James Potter finds himself in a mess. Twice. One more fatal than the other.

Notes:

Do not own these characters.

Ouchie, sorry.
⚠️mention of blood and injury.

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James POV:

Starting the day with Lily every morning is going to kill me. I tried to ignore every small habit but I just can’t. That’s the only thing ever on my mind. Lily. Evans. Lily. Love of my life. Evans. I’m down bad for this woman.

Since living in the same common room area I found things out. Like, she always takes her shoes off and places them next to the door. She always rushes out of the room so leaves mess everywhere. She hardly ever cleans her room. In all this, I can’t find myself to not love her.

I can deal with mess, I live with Sirius as my brother. Right now, I’m laying in my old dorm, I still sometimes stay in. Remus and Peter are off doing some stupid homework thing on a Saturday.

Sirius whistles when he sees me. I groan and sit up, running a hand through my hair. It used to be to impress Lily but now I can’t stop myself doing it.

“What’s got you looking so rough, prongs. No! Wait let me guess, Lily Evans.”

I throw a pillow at him and he catches it before it hits his head, quidditch reflex’s. He sniggers and throws it back, offering me some very…well it’s just advice. Not as bad as his other ones though.

“Why don’t you just get with a hot chick and make her jealous? Not like you’re asking her out multiple times a week prongsie.”

It could work…but who does she hate more than ever. Emma Thompson. They’ve argued a lot more now that she’s a prefect. She’s our year, perfect. Plus she’s flirted once or twice.

When I catch her going towards the great hall I grab her arm.

“Hey Emma, did you wanna go out? Maybe tomorrow?” She smiles and pushes her blonde hair up in a ponytail.

“Sure, meet me at 7?” She nods and pats my arm. “See ya there, James.” For some reason she carries on my name for a long time. Whilst she walks away I sit down next to Lily in the great hall, which I have come accustom too.

“Potter, did you move my scarf?” She huffs and glares at me.

“It’s in the rack by the door.” I eat a little bit of the sausage on my plate but honestly, I can’t really eat right now. I feel like I’m playing Emma and although she’s not the nicest girl, I still feel bad.

Me and Emma got a drink and then I left her by the stairs, some lame excuse I use. My thoughts of everything going on is overwhelming, I found a first year crying. Snive- Snape is as usual with his gang.

“Move along, Snape. Leave the kid alone.” He sneers and his mates smirk.

“Aww look, it’s Potter. Come to save the mudbloods again?” Something in me snaps. Before I know it my wand is drawn and so is theirs. I may be ‘changed’ or ‘matured’ whatever but sometimes they just…

Snape fires the first spell. Per usual, it’s just a stupify, nothing that bad. I have matured a little, I am just using defensive spells. I hear Mulciber say to Snape something along the lines of: ‘use it, come on.’

Mulciber and Avery keep firing spells at me and I keep just making sure the first year is behind me at all times. Which doesn’t last long, as he runs. Just as Mulciber fires another spell, I hear her voice.

“Potter, what’s—“ No she can’t be here. As I turn to see her green eyes looking, not at me but at Snape. I see a slight flash of light. One minute I’m standing and now I’m on the floor.

It’s like crucio, but worse. Blood pours from my side and my arm as new cuts form. The pain is overwhelming and my wand is now on the floor next to me.

Lily drops to her knees beside me, I swear I see tears. Mulciber runs and Snape looks directly at Lily.

“Stop it!” Her voice is so strangled and her hands press into my side, making it more painful. I hate seeing her this way. Well, I’ve never seen her this way.

“Lily—“ Snape moves forward an inch and Lily points at him. 

“Make it stop!” She screams as she shakes. Snape mutters something and the pain of the cuts slowly subside, but the blood or previous cuts don’t go away.

Snape blurs from my vision, as Lily rubs her nose and grabs her wand shakily. I groan and hold my side as she wipes her eyes.

“You’re gonna be okay,” she sobs. “It’s alright Pomfrey will fix this—“ Lily’s hand reaches up to my cheek. If I die now, I’ll die happy at least she’s touching me?

McGonagall comes running, with the first year from before and yells at him to get Pomfrey. Lily is still holding my side, where the bleeding is worse; McGonagall holds her shoulder.

“James? James stay awake, don’t close your eyes.” Lily shakes me and it jolts me. She called me James. James. Not Potter. Or toerag, or anything else. Just James.

Pomfrey runs along and McGonagall forces Lily away from me, she’s covered in my blood. Over her hands, shirt and skirt. Despite her puffy face, red eyes and blood. She’s still beautiful.

 

Then I’m unconscious. The last thing I remember thinking is: I’m going to marry this woman.

Chapter 3: Almost kisses and angry commotions

Summary:

Lily Evans get angry and lashes out at Professor McGonagall. Visits James and finds out the shocking truth of Emma Thompson.

Notes:

I do not own these characters.

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Horrified. How could Snape do this? It is bad even for him. James is laying in the hospital wing, his side bandaged. Pomfrey says that it’s dark magic, it can’t be healed by her.

It takes all my might to leave his side. Marlene comes running towards me, her eyes mostly on the blood staining every inch of my person. 

“Is he okay? Lils are you okay?” She must not care about the Scarlett liquid because she hugs me anyway.

“I-I’m okay, Pomfrey says he should be alright. Sirius is in there now, refuses to leave.” I rub my head. I definitely have a headache coming along.

“Come on, let’s get you in some clean clothes.” Marlene grabs my hand.

I am now dressed, showered and clean. Physically anyway, mentally I’m still not there. I make my way to class even though my body wants to just lay in bed.

“Lil-“ Snape tries to catch me as class starts. I won’t let him come near me again, not after what he did.

“Stay away from me. Don’t come near me or my friends again Snape or I will make your life living hell.” He seems to get it in his head as he leaves with his deatheaters friends to his seat.

Slughorn puts a hand on my shoulder; leans down and tells me McGonagall wants to see me. I’ve not been looking forward to this.

My hands are shaking and my breathing is weirder than usual. McGonagall hands me a cookie and smiles.

“How are you holding up?” She pours some tea into a mug using her wand.

“It’s not me in the hospital bed…” Merlin how is my voice so croaky? I’ve never been this close to tears in front of McGonagall yet. 6 years, I will not start now.

“The first year told me everything there’s to know. The boys will be punished and Mr Potter will make a complete recovery.”

“How is this fair? They almost kill him and all- all they get is a punishment! He almost died!” I don’t know where all this anger came from, but it was a volcano, and it erupted.

“Miss Evans, please refrain from the shouti-“

“No, no! They are killing people! Muggles, muggleborns, innocent people- why- why can they get away with it? What if I wasn’t there professor.” McGonagall sighs and she nods.

“I will be completely honest, Miss Evans. Nothing could make any of this better. It is just reality. We have to hope that people like Mr Potter have people who love them enough to help them like you did.”

“I don’t love him-“ I try to ignore the redness of my face, maybe then it’ll go away. McGonagall raises an eyebrow as she smiles.

“James is a good man, Miss Evans. You and I both know that. He is awake, you may visit now. Take a few days off, he wasn’t the only one who suffered trauma.” McGonagall stands and nods.

The hospital wing is pretty empty as usual, just some first years who are throwing up or a broken bone. Then there’s him. Even though he was bleeding out in my arms yesterday, he is still smiling and chatting as if nothing happened.

So the first thing I do when I see him is walk over, books in my hand. How could he be so happy? Blimey and so pretty. I mean it’s tormenting how gorgeous James Potter is.

“Evans,” He smiles at me and then frowns. “Shouldn’t you be in class?”

“You absolute.” Hit. “Prat!” Another hit. “How could you” Whack. “Do that to me!” I’m becoming aware of the fact my cheeks are wet.

“Hey- hey- ow!” He grabs my arm as I go to hit him and takes the book from my hands. I thought he would just say something stupid or tease me. Instead he pulls me towards the bed.

“How could you almost die on me-“ I sob as he guides me down onto the bed next to me. His strong, calloused hand wraps around my waist pulling me to him. He’s so warm and his embrace is comforting.

“Shh, hey. It’s okay, I’m okay, see?” He strokes my hair and I feel the beat of his heart against my cheek. Alive. He’s breathing and alive.

After a long amount of time of calming myself to stop crying, I find my eyes drooping. I hadn’t slept at all last night, seeing his bloodied body every time I close my eyes.

“Heard you yelled at Snape in potions, wish I was there.” I could feel his smirk. I finally pull away slightly to look at him. His glasses are still not on properly and his hair is especially messy.

His hand reaches up and his thumb so gently brushes my cheek. He smiles and shrugs.

“You’re too beautiful to be crying over me. Didn’t you tell me that?” James smiles and I maybe even giggle. stupid hormones.

“Yeah, something like that Potter.” His eyes glance at my lips for a moment and I hold my breath. Is he going to kiss me? Wait am I leaning in?

“Jamie! You never told me you got hurt.” We both quickly pull away, his hand falling from my cheek. I couldn’t never forget that voice. Emma. Emma Thompson, I could smack her.

“Sorry, Em, I guess I forgot to mention it.” He smiles at her. I want to rip out her hair and smash her head into a wall. I am very much not a violent person but, I would hit her if I got the chance.

Her gaze lands on me and she sneers. Then she kisses James. What. The. Godric Gryffindor. I should probably smile and say aw. Instead I get up brushing myself off and huff.

“I’ll be off. See you later Potter.” I turn and run, as fast as I can.

Marlene catches me in the dorm and raises an eyebrow. My head dorms feel lonely without him. Plus I just didn’t want to be alone.

“Hey girl, whats the angry look for?”

“I almost kissed James.”

She squeals and jumps on the bed. I didn’t feel giddy, not at all. Stupid Emma. Stupid James Potter making me like him.

“Why the glum look, why aren’t we happy?” She leans her head on my shoulder and suddenly I feel like crying again.

“He’s with Emma Thompson, she kissed him in front of me.”

“Oh Lils, I’m so sorry honey.” Marlene sighs. “What can I do for you?”

“Help me get over James Potter.”

Chapter 4: Pain and more pain

Summary:

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James POV:

 

Everything hurts, although all of my wounds are healed. I almost kissed her the other day, and now here I am sat eating breakfast with chatty, annoying and boringggg Emma Thompson. This is the last time I ever listen to Sirius Black!

”More toast?” She smiles sweetly and shoves it in my face. 

“No thanks, I’m good.” I wave it off and lay back down. On the bright side I get to finally leave the infirmary today, and play Quidditch! The worst part is seeing her again. That’s a lie. The worst part is seeing her see us together. I needed to break up with Emma any idiot would break it off with her but I can’t.

It was wrong to lead her on and I guess the only reason we’ve lasted this long is because I feel sorry for her. Poppy comes over and checks my side one last time before she smiles and helps me sit.

”I hope to not see you again in months Potter hear me?” Pomfrey was always one of my favourites though us marauders call her Poppy. Along with McGonagall they looked after us, even if we did cause them the most issues.

”Then who would keep you busy?” I teased and she laughed patting my back. Emma grabbed my arm.

”shall we go babe? I can walk you back to your house dorms! I know I haven’t seen it yet!” She starts walking off towards the dorms and I roll my eyes. To be honest, Emma may be pretty and fun sometimes but she’s just not her.

So I’ll smile, and try to think of a way to break it off without hurting her too much. It’s not fair to be in a relationship when all the man can think of is another woman.

Emma pushes open the door and her eyes land on the mess scoffing. At least I’ll have something to do for the rest of the day? Emma sits on the sofa and smiles.

”apart from the mess it’s quite cozy, maybe I can stay here tonight.” NO gods no. Excuse, I’m out of excuses. Then Lily’s door opens and her eyes land on mine. Those emerald eyes that are like a dark forest and I can wander in them for decades.

Her smile is gone as soon as she sees Emma grabbing her coat and shoes. No hi. No how are you doing. No smile. I’ve messed up bad. Any idiot could see that.

She pushes past me and out of the door and I can just feel the anger vibrating under her skin. Emma scoffs and stands.

”she’s so rude! Come sit baby, let’s talk.” She smiles and I slowly sit down next to her. I’ve decided I’m going to break it off now, no better timing hey? I jump as I feel a hand on my leg and I find Emma inching closer.

”Emma, can we tal—“ she’s kissing me before I know it and her hands squeeze my thigh. I push her away and shake my head. “Emma we need to talk—“

she huffs and glares at me. “I know that you’re a gentleman and all but seriously! I’m your girlfriend and we’ve been dating for weeks now and not even one graze.”

”Emma, I’m just not into doing that with you—“

She growls and gets up. “I’ll be in my room, when you’ve come to your senses!” She storms out slamming the door behind her and I groan. Great so much for a break up.

I decide to go for a walk, it’s a clear sky and honestly I just can’t stand sitting still for so long. I pick some flowers along the way, making a small bouquet. That’s when I saw her. That’s when I saw her with him. Amos Diggery. Hufflepuff. Not a bad pick. He kisses her cheek and wonders off back to the castle and she walks around mumbling to herself rubbing her arms.

I shrug off my jacket and slowly walk over, holding it out. Lily’s eyes meet mine and I smile softly. Her eyes glance to the jacket and she turns away walking.

”I don’t need it Potter.”

”please?”

she scoffs and snatches it off me putting it on and walking back towards the castle. This was great, not only is my girlfriend that should have been ex now not speaking to me neither is Lily.

on the way to my dorm I put the flowers outside her room and knock, walking slowly to my old dorm. Sirius opens the door and tugs me in.

”Look who’s backkk!” Sirius chants and I fall on the bed that once was mine. Sirius jumps onto it next to me and elbows me. “What’s with the sour face?”

”Lilys not talking to me and she’s with Amos now and I pissed Emma off because I don’t want to shag her.”

”ooh that sounds tough, a good marauders night will do the trick! Quidditch tomorrow anyway! That always gets you going.” I nod and sigh. I decide to sleep here tonight, Lily seems like she wants space and I’ll give it to her. It’s unfair not to.

now I just need to fix two mistakes.

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Chapter 5: Screwed.

Summary:

Two people who just can’t get over themselves. Cute talk with Remus and Lily and James finds himself in a disaster.

Notes:

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Lily’s POV:

My head pounds as I stare at my ceiling. It’s been a few days since James has gotten out of the hospital wing and I’m utterly miserable. To make things worse it’s almost Halloween. And I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned it but I hate Halloween. My alarm clock blares to life just as I sit up, clicking it off as I stand. 

My hair is a mess, and I have study session in 20 minutes. Any energy I’d usually have is gone but I just about manage to brush it and put it up, it’s gotten to just past my chest now so I think I’ll get Marls to cut it over the weekend. I used to have long hair, down to my ass even, but then everything with Snape and my sister I just cut it. Now I keep it short, it just feels right.

I shove on a simple jumper and jeans, which don’t look too bad on me and look around at the neatness. James being back means everything is pristine again and I can’t complain. Though there is someone I can complain about, I’ve never been more angry about anything in my life. James is everything not worthy of Emma. She’s mean and rude and- and just wrong. He’s perfect.

 

“Morning…” I have to get used to his voice again. Truth is no matter how hard I try, my hands will always remember the liquid. I brush my hands against my jeans and turn. He’s freshly showered and smiles shuffling forward into the room.

 

”I see you tidied again.”

 

”Habit.” He shrugs and I sigh. I hate this. The awkwardness of this all is wrong, as much as I hated James a year or two ago this is just horrible. He looks at the clock and mutters a goodbye as he turns to leave. I watch his back as my heart pulls. I want it back, what we were. Is that silly?

 

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The library is mostly empty apart from a few faces, most people hate studying on week days let alone on a weekend, when we could be outside but I care about my grades. I walk towards my usual seat, next to Remus in the back corner, where it’s always just us. So we can actually get work done.

 

”Hey Lil, you okay?” I slump down and peel off my bag, which has gotten extremely heavy. I haven’t been keeping up to date with my homework and I know that’ll haunt me at 3am one night but I’m up most nights anyway.

 

”Define okay,” I groan and he smiles. “How do you deal with Potter every day.”

 

Remus doesn’t even bat an eye just leans back, quill bouncing on the table as he looks at the door. “James is someone that loves too much.” I frown and think about it for a moment. The cleaning? The blankets? Standing up for first years and almost bleeding out in my arms?

 

“Mhm.” I mutter and Remus closes his book leaning forward.

 

“He always shows up. You call he’s there in an instant. He never once saw me as a monster. He was the one who came up with the whole— Animagus thing. Spend a whole 6 months researching. I’ll always be in debt to everything he does. He saved us all in our own way. Sirius - he took in. Pete - he never left once he got popular…so I guess we owe him a lot.”

 

I never thought of it like that. It only makes the fact that he’s with her even more hurtful. I’m lost in thought when a hand reaches my back and I jump. Amos smiles at me and I give him the best smile I can muster. He asked me out and I said I needed to think because, I don’t think I’m up for a relationship yet. Not when a certain idiot has stolen my heart. Git.

 

“Sorry Amos- I forgot I was meant to meet you.” I sigh and he shrugs.

 

”it’s okay! I’m here now.”

 

”I’m sorry Amos—“ His shoulders sag and I feel terrible, he came all the way here and I just threw him away. Great more things going wrong.

 

”it’s okay, I understand. If you ever reconsider come find me.” I watch as he turns and walks off towards another table and I put my head on mine. Remus smiles sympathetically and I groan.

 

“I’m gonna go cry into my pillow.” He laughs as I gather my things, but seriously I’m considering it. The corridors are bustling so I stick to the edge where I’m less likely to be collided with. Slughorns door is open and I hear the voice that’s been stuck in my head.

 

“No sir I don’t want that.” My ears perk and I subtly put my back against the door. Okay so yes I’m eavesdropping but wouldn’t you! Don’t judge me.

 

“This is a great thing Mr Potter! I choose star students wisely.” Of course he was getting the reward. Just to make my day even worse. Does the world just hate me?

 

”I’m honoured sir but im not worthy. I know someone who’s worked hard to get this. Honestly, professor, I don’t need this. Evans deserves it more than I do.”

 

No. He did not just say that. Does this guy want me to jump him right here, because I’m considering it honestly. Either that or I’m gonna cry, or both? He’d give up best student reward just because I told him once I wanted to get it this year. If I wasn’t so sure, I am now. I love James Potter. Which is so stupid.

 

When the door opens I scramble to act like I’m walking past casually. I probably look like an awkward seal right now. Not cool Lily. James’ eyes widen and he smiles at me.

“Hey Evans, didn’t realise you finished early. I’m going back to the common room coming?” I can just about manage to nod and we walk in a comforting silence for a bit.

 

“I saw you put my work back in my draw— thanks for all the tidying by the way you don’t have to do it for me…”

 

”I’d go insane if I saw that mess every two minutes Lils. Trust me I tried with Sirius and I had a meltdown. I don’t mind doing it. Plus I never thanked you.”

 

”For what?”

 

“For not letting me die.” He smirks and I roll my eyes he just laughs and merlin its so contagious and beautiful. This man just gets better and better.

 

”Yeah well, it would be a shame to get you killed you know. Who would do my tidying then?” He smiles and bumps my shoulder and I find myself forgetting that I’m mad at him. Or am I? I don’t know anymore he’s so confusing.

 

The laughter fades when a voice so aggravating I want to rip my hair out yells.

 

”Jamie! Baby, did you forget to get me that bracelet in Hogsmeade!” 

Emma. Thompson. Or a hag? Honestly I couldn’t tell the difference. James face somewhat drops and I think he might just think the same.

 

”I- I forgot sorry. Next time I promise—“ She puts her hands on his chest giggling.

 

“As long as you get it, my daddy said 1,000 is too much for a bracelet but he’s just stupid!” Her eyes rake over me stopping on my somewhat destroyed jumper but it’s my favourite. Hold up- wait did she just say 1,000? Is she insane!

 

”Isn’t that a lot?” I sneer and her head snaps to mine smile fading into a glare.

 

”I deserve the best. Don’t I Jamie baby?” I’m gonna be sick.

 

”Just because he has money doesn’t mean you can spend it. He’s just too kind to say no. Go buy it yourself.” I spit, because I know he won’t and his eyes find mine. The golden flecks widen before they soften, which I don’t understand but Emma huffs.

 

“He likes to buy me gifts! It’s what boyfriends do but you wouldn’t know would you?” I physically react to that. How dare she! 

“Stop Emma.” James says his eyes watching us. “That’s not fair, I don’t appreciate you being rude to my friends.” Friend. Ouch. That hurts. But my heart does widen and I fight a smile as she opens her mouth and snaps it shut.

 

“How are you even friends with a mudblood like her!”

 

I can’t process what she just said. Like a slap but mentally. Sometimes you know when people think that but I didn’t expect her to ever say that to my face. Before I can even react James rips his hands away from her.

 

”Never say that again. Never.” He growls and my eyebrows lift. Woah. “Leave. We’re done Emma. Don’t ever say that to her again or next time I won’t let it go lightly.” I think I’m gonna faint. She blinks and runs off crying yelling how I ruined her life. Wow…

 

”I’m so sorry—“ He begins and I shrug it off. “I have to go meet Sirius I- I’ll see you later?” He blinks and slowly wanders off down the corridor. 

I think my heart rates very high. My face flushed because James Fleamont Potter just growled and that was sexy. Im so screwed.

Notes:

To be continued…

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