Harry sat next to Lily and her friends at breakfast the next day. Ron and Hermione came also.
Lily sat next to Marlene and Alice and the trio sat across from them.
Marlene scowled at Harry, not knowing he wasn't a part of the prank.
"I didn't prank Daniel, Marlene. I tried to stop them." Harry said upon seeing her scowl.
She lightened up a bit and started eating.
"So, Harry, do you play quidditch?" Lily inquired.
"A little." Harry responded.
"A little?" Ron asked, astounded that Harry would down play that. "You're the youngest seeker in a century! You got on the team, without actually trying out, when you were bloody eleven!" Lily's jaw dropped.
They talked and had a good conversation.
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ONE MONTH LATER.
Every one was still mad. James tried to apologize, but it never worked. All his apologies were large and extravagant. That didn't mean anything to the green eyed mother and son. He saw Ron walking in the hallway and decided to ask for his help.
"Oi, Mate!" James said, catching up with the younger boy. "Hey, Ron, I need your help. It's been a while and Harry and Lily haven't forgiven me."
Ron was furious. How dare James ask him for help! Lily and Harry never even got a proper face to face apology! Daniel did, though. James wouldn't have lived this long otherwise.
"Harry and Lily shouldn't forgive you! You never even apologized." Ron snarled.
"Yeah I did! I even used fire works!"
"You never said it to their faces! And you proved Harry's fear! He was always so worried that you actually were a bad guy! He defended you! You can't even say sorry! Bloody hell, James! Think! Even I knew this!" Ron exclaimed. He stormed away, leaving James gaping.
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James walked into the Griffendor common room nervously. Harry and Lily were studying in there alone. Perfect.
"Harry, Lily?" James addressed nervously. Lily scoffed and started packing up while Harry pretended he didn't exist.
"No! Wait! Please listen!" James shouted. Lily stopped and Harry looked up.
"I know I have absolutely no right to ask for forgiveness. It's been a month! Halloween is soon! But, i'm really truly sorry. I should've listened to you Harry and been more mature an i'm so so so so sorry! Please forgive me!"
Harry smiled. That was all he needed. Lily sat down and patted the seat next to her. If Harry was fine, so was she. James was slowly making progress. Maybe by the time they get married, he'll be a gentle men. Probably not. She was aiming for tolerable. No more, no less.
As they studied, they all agreed they could do much worse. Besides, Lily wouldn't have to tolerate him forever. Maybe they might just fall in love. Never know. Fate is a crazy thing.
