The Life that Never Lived ? (Goblet of Fire)

THE YULE BALL

Sirius was practically brimming over with excitement as he went to read about Harry's first real date. Even if it wasn't with a girl of his choosing, this was still a really big moment for his pup, that they were going to get to hear about first hand!

"I doubt anyone is," James agreed.

Causing all five of them more pleasant chuckles, they really hoped they'd get to keep hearing more about that.

"Yes!" Sirius cheered, nearly bouncing in his seat in hopes for this.

"Can't believe you haven't learned that lesson already, honestly," Remus shook his head at Harry.

"Neither have I," Lily agreed mercilessly.

"Don't even Sirius," Lily scolded before he could look pleadingly towards the kitchen. "We've only just had breakfast."

Sirius pouted and grumbled something as a few choice dishes came to mind, but kept going nonetheless.

Lily scoffed deep in her throat, and here she'd actually given the girl some credit after her handling of the dragon. Clearly her personality still wasn't looking any better.

"Who complains about the food!" Sirius demanded like someone had just insulted his baby. "I've said a few bad things about my school, but never that!"

"Clearly she doesn't appreciate the house-elves attempts," James sniffed in agreement.

"Poor thing probably doesn't want to be seen by anyone for a while," Remus winced.

"Didn't he already ask her that?" James chuckled.

"I hope she gives an original response every time," Sirius smirked.

Causing all five of them some more snickers, half hoping that worked as they were curious, but mostly knowing it wouldn't and just enjoying the show.

"Is it a Slytherin?" Remus yelped in surprise.

"Can't think of anyone else who would make her think that," Lily raised a sharp brow.

Sirius on the other hand snorted and stated, "please, Ron would make fun of anyone who Hermione went with if it wasn't him, even Harry."

"He's just having some fun," James agreed with a shrug.

"And I'll bet anyone you asked turned you down laughing," James snapped back at once.

Sirius felt his nose wrinkle with distaste as he forced himself to say that, really wishing Harry would pull that kids tongue out of his mouth at some point.

"That timing," Lily grinned victoriously.

"Even better!" Remus laughed outright.

"Oh I hope Moody never leaves now," Remus praised, shoulders still shaking.

While the others agreed that was the second best option, they all knew they'd want one other person in there more.

"Different how?" Lily repeated in surprise, Harry hadn't said anything about it.

Harry just shrugged for an answer, he hadn't spotted anything unusual.

"It would have been a point of conversation though," Sirius couldn't help but smirk.

"Oh," Remus said with the hints of a smile starting to appear.

"I don't get it," James cocked his head to the side. Maybe it was because he'd only ever heard descriptions of her and never seen her, but he wasn't sure what was going on here.