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> Chapter Two - Venus
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Goddess on the mountain top
Burning like a silver flame
The summit of beauty and love
And Venus was her name
She's got it
Yeah baby, she's got it
I'm your Venus
I'm your fire, pure desire
-Venus, Bananarama
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Point Of View ... James Potter
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My heart was racing. I took in Lily's appearance. She was wearing a button-down black shirt, a black miniskirt, and - oh god - her combat boots. I don't know what it is, if it's them or the fact that they're on Lily, but those boots are the biggest turn on. Just makes me want to - literally - lick her boots, you know? I mean, I'm thinking whips and handcuffs, and Lily in those boots. I tried my best to steer my mind away from these thoughts. 'Look into her eyes, not at those damn boots.' I scolded myself.
" Hey James. " Lily smiled at me. My heart melted. That smile. It's better than the boots - if that's possible. Her pearly white teeth were showing from between those luscious, blood red lips. She's always dressed like that - punk. But inside she was pure honey. Just one look at that sugar-coated smile would tell you that.
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Point Of View ... Lily Evans
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I took in James' appearance. Always Khaki's, and a blue plaid shirt open revealing another white one beneath it. His hair - god I loved his hair - was as messy as ever. That was the biggest turn on for some reason. Those jet black strands sticking out in every direction. I just wanted my hands in that hair, running the unruly mess through my fingers. Okay, must look into his eyes and stop drooling over his sexy hair. God, his eyes were gorgeous too. 'Stop it right this minute!' I scolded myself.
" Hey Lily. " he responded. He gave me that wonderfully adorable lopsided grin. 'Must not let knees give out, must remain standing.' I chanted mentally. Arabella, Monica, and I entered the compartment and took various seats. Monica took a seat next to Sirius, Arabella next to Remus, and I sat next to James. We mostly talked, mixed in with Wizard Chess, Exploding Snap, or Gobstones. We finally arrived at Hogwarts, and exited the train. That whole 'four to a carriage' thing never bothered us. All seven of us climbed in. Arabella sat on Remus' lap, Monica on Sirius', and I on James'. We talked some more as we climbed the slope toward the front gate.
" Our last year at Hogwarts. " I sighed glumly, " I'll miss this castle. "
" Me too. " James agreed, resting his chin on my shoulder. I love it when he does that. I leaned back into him slightly, and unfortunately, we arrived so I wasn't able to enjoy that blissful moment much longer. We all headed into the Great Hall for the feast, sitting at the Gryffindor table. The boys all sat on one side of the table, and we (the girls) sat across from our respective crushes. After the sorting ceremony was over, and Professor McGonagall had removed the wooden stool, Headmaster Dumbledore tapped his glass to signal for quiet. The Great Hall was silent.
" Welcome to another year. For some, it is your first. " He glanced at various first years, " And for others, sadly, it is your last year. " His gaze shifted to us. " I am confident that you will all make wonderful witches and wizards. Now without further stalling, eat and drink your fill! " The table filled with food and drink, and we all piled our plates with delicious treats.
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Point Of View ... James Potter
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After the feast, we headed up to Gryffindor tower. Arabella, Lily, Monica, and The Marauders hung out in the common room chatting for a little while longer before deciding to go to bed. I couldn't sleep. I tossed and turned inside my curtains. I was plagued with thoughts of Lily and - you guessed it - those damn boots. I got up and headed down to the common room. I figured some relaxation in front of the fire might make me tired. But when I arrived at the foot of the stairs, there was already someone sitting on one of the couches. She had flaming red hair, and bright green eyes.
" Lily? " I asked. She turned around and smiled. " Couldn't sleep? " I guessed. She nodded. I went over and sat next to her, leaning back against the soft cushions. Lily sighed and shifted, lying back with her head in my lap.
" What're you thinking about? " I asked.
" This is the last year I'm going to sleep in this castle. Eat in the castle, take a test here, sit on a couch here, watch a Quidditch game here. Hogwarts is my home. " Lily confessed, a single tear running down her cheek. I wiped it away and ran my hand through her hair. I love her silky hair, I love her blood red lips, I love her sexy combat boots, I love her. Everything about her. Apparently my hands had there own plans. My thumb gently traced her jaw line. She closed her eyes and moaned softly. I ran a hand down her neck, along her collarbone, over her shoulder, and to her hand. I interlaced our fingers and traced circles over the back of her head with my finger.
" I know. I'm going to miss it too. " That was when I realized her breathing had become even - she was asleep. I wondered if I should take her upstairs. I didn't want to wake her. So I gently slid her up so she was lying on my chest and leaned more comfortably into the couch. I conjured my winter cloak from my room and laid it over us. It was the most peaceful feeling in the world. Lily's head on my shoulder, I could feel her breathing on my neck. I smiled and feel into a blissful sleep.
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Point Of View ... Lily Evans
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I, always being an early riser, woke at 7 o'clock the following morning, despite the fact that it was a Saturday. I opened my eyes and blinked away the remaining sleep. I glanced down, expecting to see my red and gold Gryffindor blanket covering me. That, however, was not what I found. It was a thick black cloak that was lying atop me. I looked around to find I was not in my dormitory at all. It was the common room, and I was lying on the coach in front of the fire.
Also, I realized, there was an arm wrapped loosely around my waist. I looked up to see none other than James Potter beneath me! 'Sweet Merlin!' I thought. I am lying on top of James Potter! I wondered what I should do about this situation. I vaguely remembered what happened the night before, and figured James didn't want to wake me, so we just slept on the couch. He was so sweet, and personally, I could have stayed in that position forever. But, this would make a strange scene for the rest of Gryffindor, so I decided the best thing to do was wake him.
" James? " I whispered hesitantly. No response. I reached down and gently shook the arm wrapped around my waist. " James! " I said a bit more loudly. He slowly opened his eyes and looked down at me. His eyes widened, before he smiled that adorable lopsided grin.
" Morning. " he greeted. I smiled.
" Morning. " I responded. There was no way I could have been happier. I snuggled into his chest. His arm tightened around my waist.
" Did you sleep well? " he asked. I nodded.
" Like a baby. And I never want to move. "
" Me neither. " he agreed. I sighed.
" But we have to. This would make for quite an interesting scene for the rest of Gryffindor when they wake up. " I announced.
" Yeah. " James said glumly. His arm slipped away from it's hold on my waist and I regretfully got up, gathering his cloak in my arms. He got up and took his offered cloak.
" Well, we should probably get back to our dorms then. " I suggested. He nodded.
" I'll see you later. " he said, turning to head up the boys staircase. I then went up to my own dormitory to take a shower and get dressed.
Later that morning, I was sitting in the common room doing some homework when Arabella and Monica finally came down.
" Are the boys up yet? " Arabella asked.
" Nope, they haven't come down yet. " I informed them, glancing at the clock. It was 8:30 already. " Well I'm going to get them. " I set down my books and headed up the boys staircase.
" Guys! " I called, knocking on the door of the 7th year boys dorm.
" Bugger off! " Sirius' sleepy voice came from inside.
" You're going the right way for a slap in the face Sirius Black! " I responded, " We've got to go down for breakfast! " There was some shuffling inside, before the door opened to reveal James. He had obviously gone back to sleep after I woke him earlier.
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Point Of View ... James Potter
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" Good morning sunshine! " Lily smiled, walking past me, and into our dorm. She grabbed my pillow from my now empty bed and headed towards Sirius'. She pulled back the curtain and let the pillow come down hard on Sirius' head.
" What the hell?! " Sirius leapt from the bed, glaring at her. Lily gave him a sugar-coated smile and tossed my pillow back onto my bed.
" We expect you down in 5 minutes boys. " She turned and exited the dorm.
" Bloody menace she is. " Sirius grumbled after Lily had left our room. I laughed.
" You've got to love her. " I admitted aloud.
" He's right, you know. " Remus agreed, emerging from the bathroom. We all got up in record time, appearing in the common room 2 minutes before it was required. Arabella, Monica, and Lily were waiting for us. Then, we all headed down to breakfast.
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