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Seven- James

Today's the day of the ball.

At breakfast the Great Hall is decorated with pumpkins, there are bats and faux skeletons and ghosts. It's all very impressive and even the food is Halloween themed.

"So, you two really don't have dates for the ball tonight?" I ask Sirius and Remus, they both shake their heads "Nah, I can't be bothered with the girls this year" replies Sirius "Not even Marlene?" I ask, and at that question I could swear I saw Remus clench his jaw in annoyance but it must've been my eyes playing tricks on me "How may times, Prongs? I don't like her like that anymore" replies Sirius, I laugh and shake my head "It's too easy to get on your nerves, Padfoot" I say, he rolls his eyes

"Don't be a dick, Prongs" says Remus, smirking. I shrug "must be my nature, Moony" I reply. We all laugh and after breakfast we head to first lesson.

"Alright, Potter, you look unbearably happy today, is there any possible way I can take away such bliss?" Asks Severus Snape as we unfortunately happen to bump into him on our way to first period "Nope, sorry to burst your bubble, Snivellous but today's a good day and not even your miserable self can ruin it" I reply "Shame I do hate it when you're happy" says Severus

"Thanks for the compliment, Snivellous" I reply before walking away "Don't think Lily will be your girlfriend after tonight" says Severus "What makes you say that?" I ask curiously "Well, she can do a lot better than you, Potter" spits Severus, I smile, bemused "Is that true? And who's gonna...how do I word it? Take my place? You?" I ask, Severus doesn't answer and I finally clock it

"You're in love with Lily!" I exclaim, he shakes his head "Don't be stupid, Potter, I would never fall for a filthy" but before he can finish, my wand is at his neck "finish that damn sentence, Snape, I fucking dare you" I spit, I swear he quivers under the threat of my wand "James" warns Remus "That's right, Potter, get your filthy werewolf bitch on me" says Severus, Sirius is now the one needing restraints and Remus holds him back "It's three against one, Snivellous, I'd be very careful with your next moves" I threat, he snarls at me

Severus scoffs "Mark my words, Potter, Lily Evans will never be yours" states Severus before he pushes my wand out of his face and walks away. "James" says Remus "Moony, if you tell me off for defending you I will tell you where to shove it" I reply, knowing exactly where he's going with this. "I'm just saying, James what if he got his wand out and challenged you because of me and then you could've gotten seriously hurt and it would've been my fault" argues Remus

"Yeah? And it would've been worth it if I were defending you, Moony. Stop trying to be a hero on your own, you're stealing all the glory" I reply, adding a joke and a smirk at the end to let him know it's all light hearted fun. He chuckles and shakes his head at me and my foolishness.

Potions.

Potions with Lily Evans. What could be better? I get to stare at her in awe for an hour and go on a date with her later on at the ball.

"Today class we will be studying this certain potion. Can anyone tell me what it is?" Asks Professor Slughorn and of course, Lily's hand shoots up "Yes, Miss Evans" says Professor Slughorn, smiling at Lily

"It's Amortentia, Professor. Also known as a love potion. Amortentia smells different to each individual. You essentially smell what or who you're attracted to. For example I smell fresh air, broomsticks and spearmint toothpaste" replies Lily, getting lost in the powerful potion.

I review what she states. Broomsticks. Fresh air. Spearmint toothpaste. I smell like those things. Surely not. "Thank you very much, Miss Evans. Of course, Amortentia cannot make you fall in love with someone but it can make you think you are in love with someone" states Professor Slughorn. All of the girls are smelling the potion and they all look love struck.