First Kiss Chapter one. Trying to work up the nerve!

Chapter 45

Chapter 45

It was the week before Christmas as they were all sitting around the Great Hall eating when an owl swooped into the hall and landed in front of them. It carried a small scroll.

Lily removed the scroll from the owl and opens it up reading it quickly, a small smile on her lips.

                The Party is this Saturday, no need to

                  bring drinks I’ll have plenty.

                   Professor Slughorn.

“I guess our punishment is due.” Lily said as she handed the parchment to the others. Lily was smiling at them as she picked up a butter roll and added some marmalade to it.

“Ah well I guess it was too much to hope for that he’d forget about it.” James said sadly he flipped it to Sirius who was sitting across from them.

 James wrapped an arm around Lily’s waist as he watched his friends read the parchment.

“Could be worse though, we could be out of here, what a waste that’d be, we all know we’re gonna ace the NEWTS.” Sirius told him.

 James nodded his head. “I’d be surprised if we didn’t get straight O’s on everything.”

 Peter made a small disparaging sound next to Remus.

“Don’t fret so much Wormtail, you’ll do great you’ll see.” Lupin told him as he ate some pork. Peter still didn’t look very reassured by this but said nothing else as they started talking about the upcoming party with Slughorn.

“So Moony, have ya asked a girl to the party yet?” Sirius asked him.

“Naah there really isn’t that many here who interest me.” Remus said as he looked around the hall at the girls who were not attached to some boy.

“So what girl does interest you?” James asked him. “Maybe we can help you find one?”

Remus laughed as he blushed. “I really don’t know, I guess one who’s spunky and cute and fun to be with easy to laugh and joke with. One like Lily, who isn’t afraid to get out and do things take risks and get in trouble. I just haven’t found her and you Prongs took the one here.” Lupin looked at him from beneath his bangs as he took a bite of food.

“Sorry Moony old boy but I’m keeping this one.” James laughed.

Lily was blushing as red as her hair.

“I’ll ask a few of the girls I know Remus we’ll find you a date. I’ll ask for you too Peter if you want?” Lily asked kindly.

“What makes you think I don’t have a date?” Peter asked sounding hurt.

“Ooh I’m sorry… I didn’t mean. That is…. I just…. I’m sorry….. I’m glad you have a date.” Lily felt mortified as she leaned her face into James shoulder.

“It’s ok… I don’t really have one.” Peter said sadly.

“Figures,” Muttered Sirius, he looked over at Lily who was looking even more; mortified.

“Don’t beat yourself up over it Evans, it was a natural mistake.” James whispered to her. Peter looked even gloomier. He hated to be the one the girls didn’t admire and want to date.

“Is everything ok here?” A soft silky voice asked behind them.

Lily looked up from James shoulder her eyes wide with surprise.

“Sev, how are you?” Lily asked as the four boys scowled at him.

“I’m fine Lily; might I have a word ….. Alone?” he asked her. Snape suddenly started to glare at the four boys who had all put their hands into their pockets. Lily looked to see what was making them so quiet and noticed their hands.