James and Lily

Part Seven

Lily P.O.V

Its been three weeks since I had taken the walk with James in Hogsmeade. In less than twenty-four hours the entire school had heard. I told countless girls in the James Potter fanclub that I was not with him. They were greatly releived. James bore it well. It suprised me actually. He didn't encourage the rumors at all. Quite the opposite actually. He shut them down even faster than I did, saying that it was just a walk.

One ecpecally sunny afternoon, I went for a walk on the grounds looking for a good place to read. As I was walking to my favorite tree I heard my name.

"That Lily mudblood doesn't know what she's gotten herself into." A women's voice said.

It was Viola Vane. President of the James Potter fanclub.

As much as I knew I should get out of there, I was curious.

They were on the other side of the largest tree on the grounds, facing the lake. There were three girls sitting on a triangle.

I leaned closer creeping up closely to the tree.

"She can't just change her mind all the sudden. I have worked to hard to get him. If that Lily girl thinks she can win, she is so wrong." She said nastily.

I was beside myself. How on earth could she possibly stoop so low. I couldn't believe it. I debated showing myself but decided to stay hidden long enough to find out more.

"We can't let her take him so easily girls."

That was the last straw, I didn't care for James to much, but to treat someone with such little respect, as a price to be won. I wouldn't stand for it.

I jumped out from behind the tree.

"You, Viola Vane, are the by far the lowest thing to ever walk the planet. How could you treat someone with such little respect? If you actually cared about anything other that popularity and good looks, you might actually have a chance. But you don't. And for your information I don't like James Potter. Even if I did, I would have the self dignity to not go around plotting the downfall of the girl he may or may not be interested in!" I finished my rant, out of breath.

They just looked at me in suprise.

James P.O.V

I was walking around the grounds to find Lily. I wanted to talk to her about all this stupid stuff that's been going on between us.

I decided to go look at her favorite tree. Yes that was a good idea. Lily always seemed to be reading.

As I approached the grounds I heard Lily's voice rise above the wind and rusling of leaves. She was yelling. I heard my name.

I rushed over to find Lily's face contorted with rage and three girls looking at her in suprise.

"What's going on?" I asked

"Ask them James they are the ones trying to win you over." Lily answered.

She looked so angry, I had only seen her like this when someone attacked Snivellus.

"Lily, what happened?" I asked again calmly."

The girls sitting under the tree looked like they were trying to decide whether they should glare at Lily or goggle at me.

I was discusted. Then I realized. These girls had said something to Lily about me.

"Let's go Lily." I grabbed her arm and led her up to the castle.

When we were alone I asked "What did they say?"

"They were plotting something, something for me. They like you and I was a threat." She answered looking at her feet.

"I'm sorry." Was all I said.

There was a pause.

She broke the silence. "I just couldn't believe that someone could have so little self dignity as to intentionally hurt someone just to get a guy." She answered. I heard the tears in her voice.

"Well thats why I don't ever pay attention to them. I only pay attention to you." I said.

"This is all so ridiculous. I mean we would never get together, we've bickered for years."

Her words hit me hard.

"Y-ya, of course not. Why would anyone think that." She missed the hurt in my tone.

We had reached the castle.

"We'll see you later James." She said with a casual wave.

As she walked of, I stared at her. She had no idea how much I wanted her.

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