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Ten- Lily

Care Of Magical Creatures.

That's my first lesson of the day. I must say I'd definitely prefer it if Hagrid were to teach the subject but I guess Professor Kettleburn is adequate for the job.

"Can someone tell me why not everyone can see a Thestral?" Asks Professor Kettleburn and since no one raises their hand, I raise mine "Yes, Lily" says Professor Kettleburn "In order to see a Thestral you must have witnessed death" I reply. Professor Kettleburn smiles and nods "Yes, well done, Lily" says Professor Kettleburn.

After Care of Magical Creatures I have a free. I was going to spend it with Marlene until I found out James had one and I instead wanted to spend time with my boyfriend. My boyfriend. It sounds so weird but so wonderful at the same time because I finally have James Potter. I never thought I'd want him.

"Hey" I say as I walk into the common room and see James, he smiles "Well hello there, beautiful" replies James and I can't help but blush.

"So how come you ditched Marlene?" Asks James as I sit next to him and he puts his arm over my shoulder, snuggling me into his side. I shrug. "I thought I should spend time with my boyfriend, get to know him better" I reply nonchalantly, James smirks "what?" I ask, flicking his nose "you called me your boyfriend" replies James "Well you are" I state

"So that means I can do this" says James, he puts his hands under my chin and moves my head toward his before leaning in and kissing me "what was that for?" I ask "because I'm your boyfriend and I can" replies James, smirking

"Glad to see the arrogance is still there" I comment, he shrugs "You wouldn't love me without it" replies James, I raise my eyebrows "who says I love you?" I ask, he smiles "I do, Lily Evans. I love you" says James, confidently. It takes me by surprise. It shouldn't but it does. We've been together properly less than 24 hours but if I'm completely honest it's been longer than that. We've had secret kisses here and there since the ball but to say those three words. That's special and I know he means it.

"I love you too" I reply, the words sounding foreign despite them coming from me. James almost chokes. He just stares at me "wait really?" Asks James, I nod "really" I reply. My hand runs through his soft brown hair. I look into his eyes and I can't help but smile because James Potter gives me butterflies. But what really gives me more butterflies is his lips on mine again.

The kiss is slow and lustful. I can't help but think of how I really do love him, and maybe it's too soon, maybe it won't last but for once, I should live in the present rather than worry about the future, the past or the what ifs.

James' hands tangle in my hair as mine trail up his neck and finally into his fluffy hair. We pull away and rest our foreheads together "ugh, get a room" says Marlene as she walks into the common room "looks like you got one" I reply, she blushes, I only notice because her shirt is on inside out and her tie is askew. "Who?" I ask "Michael Summers" replies Marlene "really?" I ask, she nods

"Mar don't tell me you're still trying to make Sirius jealous?" I ask, seriously that man is anything but straight. She nods "I just don't get why it isn't working" replies Marlene "because he's moved on" states James. Marlene looks at James and I swear if looks could kill James would most definitely be very much dead "and what's it to you, Potter?" Asks Marlene spitefully

"Sirius is my best friend, Marlene, and I'm sorry I know you like him or whatever but he's obviously moved on. Just find someone new. Trust me, you deserve better than Sirius, he's more of a player" replies James. Marlene huffs and scowls at him "No one asked for your opinion" states Marlene

"He has a point" I say, now Marlene's death stare is on me. I almost cower away because I'll admit, she is a bit scary. "Just because he's your boyfriend doesn't mean you have to side with him" spits Marlene "No, Mar, I genuinely agree with him" i reply, trying to sound rational but because she's in a bad mood I have a feeling my patience might wear thin with her