The Bet of Jilly

The Date

I wake up disoriented. Then a grin so big appears on my face someone would have thought I had smiling charm put on me. I looked over at my window. It was a lovely green meadow with a bright blue sky and a sun.

Lots if Lillie's were in this meadow. That was the scene I asked for last night. I was down right giddy. You see I have a plan. When I win (not if, when) I won't make Lilly kiss me. That's right I'll tell her if she doesn't want to she won't have to. Then she'll see that I'm serious (no not Sirius, serious) and that I actually want her and not just her body like a pig. Brilliant. I have my date all planned out I will be respectful and polite. I won't be to self centered or arrogant. I will show her I'm a nice guy. I won't be possessive or jealous if she chats with another person. I'll also be romantic but not overly gooey like in those romance movies. Lilly once showed Remus a movie (a muggle device) then he showed the other three Mauraders.

I think it's brilliant. I also read a muggle book I saw her always reading and so I could show her I was interested in the same book. But I made sure I comment on it and asking her what it was so I didn't seem stalkirish. The book was really weird. Something called the Hunger Games. (I know it wasn't out then but just go with it.) Of course Remus pointed out a flaw. She could say no. I chose to ignore this.

I brushed my teeth (you never know) managed to tame my hair (a miracle right?) then put on a black muggle shirt that hugs my abs and a pair of light blue Jeans. I'm ready to go.

I go down to wit for her in the common room. She comes down and I'm speechless. She's wearing a dark green tee that goes beautifully with her hair and dark blue jeans with a star necklace. I wanted to comment that that star suited her because she was one but that might fall under arrogant so I just said "you look really nice" and gave her a genuine smile not a cocky one.

"Thanks" she said walking towards me and messed up my hair. "Sorry but it looked way to neat and out of place" I agreed.

"Ready to go" I asked and held out my arm. She took it rather reluctantly. Oh god. As soon as she touched me It felt like electricity. But so nice. I started walking not wanting to day anything stupid.

We walked down to the great hall in uncomfortable silence. When we were outside I tried striking up a conversation.

"So what do your parents do?" Trying to make it about her and I was interested by muggle jobs.

"We'll my dad is a car sales men. You know what a car is right" she asked me. Yes I did so I nodded and she continued. "My mom is a florist you know that means arranging flowers. That's how Petunia and I got out names" she said but seemed kinda sad.

"What's wrong" I asked her. " It's my sister Petunia. She's jealous of because she's a muggle and she always calls me a freak. I used to hang out with Sev" I stiffened she either didn't notice or didn't care "whenever she did this an he would make me feel better but now that we aren't friends I just have to put up with her insults alone" she told me and she had tears glistening in her eyes.

"Hey it's OK" I told her while I wiped the tears off her cheeks.

I don't know if she found this romantic or creepy but she just put her head into my chest for a few seconds then. Got up.

"I'm sorry. I bet you don't want to hear about my wreaked life. You must think I'm messed up or a coward for not being able to take these insults" she said but I don't think she realized she said this out loud. I couldn't believe it.

A coward was the worst insult then any swear word to anyone in Gryfindor. It means that your not worthy of your house title. Whatever she was she was no coward.

"Hey" I put my hands in her shoulders and turned her to me. "You're not a coward. You understand? She's your sister and you love her and with any one who you love it's hard to take insults. You're very strong and independent and brave. Don't ever put yourself down. You're the brightest witch in our year and you deserve nothing but love and respect." Holy shiz I thought. Where in the world did that speech come from. I just let my heart take over and I didn't plan that.