Dangerous Liaisons
Summary: James and Sirius have fun ruining the lives and reputations of many girls at Hogwarts. However, James gets tired of sleeping with girls that'll do it with him the moment he starts to seduce them-he wants a challenge. He hears a rumor that one Lily Evans is saving herself for marriage (or at least true love). That's the kind of challenge he's looking for. There's just one problem: she's heard rumors about him too. Based on the movie Cruel Intentions and the book Dangerous Liaisons.
Rating: R for language, sexual themes, sensuality, and possible violence
Disclaimer: I don't own any of JK Rowling's characters or settings, nor do I own any plot elements taken from Cruel Intentions.
Chapter Five: A Softer Side
On the train ride to school the next year, the marauders compartment was unusually quiet. Sirius was off somewhere, with a girl most likely; Peter was surprisingly absent as well, but none of the others knew nor cared where he was, or even noticed his absence; Remus was studying his Transfiguration; and James was writing in his journal about one of his many conquests from over the summer. True, his main goal was still to nail Lily, but there was no harm in having a little fun while he was at it.
A second later he was interrupted by the compartment door opening. Expecting it to be Sirius, back from his quickie, he got up and moved to the door. However, he was surprised when he opened it and found himself face to face with none other than Lily Evans.
Lily scowled when she opened and found Potter and Lupin in the compartment. However, she had no other choice but to sit with them if she wanted to avoid the prefect's compartment; because, as much as she hated James, she hated his cousin, Melanie, more. Melanie had been chosen as the new Head Girl, the position that Lily had wanted ever since her first year. However, it wasn't only her jealousy that made her want to stay away from Melanie Potter. The fact of the matter was Melanie always looked at Lily like she was scum. She had never said anything to her, or hurt her in any way, but there was something about her that told Lily that she didn't think that Lily, or any muggle-borns for that matter, should be allowed at Hogwarts.
"Can I sit down? Everywhere else is full." Lily explained.
James sighed and gestured to the vacant seat next to Remus.
"What're you doing, Potter?" Lily asked.
"Writing," James replied shortly. He didn't want to say too much to Lily right now, his plan wasn't fully developed yet.
"I know that," Lily laughed, "I meant, what are you writing?"
"Nothing," James said quickly, closing his journal and shoving it into his book-bag.
"It's his journal," Remus explained, "No one's allowed to read it. Even Melanie and Sirius-but they're both dying to."
"Sod off Moony," James said, reaching over and hitting him atop the head.
This caused Lily to laugh even harder, "James Potter…the James Potter writes in a journal?"
"What's wrong with that?" James asked, flabbergasted. So what if he wrote in a journal? Anyways, it wasn't just any old journal, it recorded his sex life, but he couldn't let Lily know that.
"Nothing's wrong with it," Lily clarified, "it's just surprising, that's all."
There was silence for a few moments before Remus said, "Why were you so late getting back from the Prefect meeting?"
"Amos held me back afterwards, wanted to talk about some patrolling hours. Since he's Head Boy and all, I had no choice but to listen to him ramble on." Lily said, causing Remus to laugh.
"Yeah, I wasn't happy about the choice for Head Boy this year," Remus sighed.
"I was definitely hoping you'd get it," Lily agreed. "Then again, I was kind of disappointed by the choice of both of the heads."
"Yeah, it would've been great if we could've been heads together," Remus replied. "But, oh James, did Melanie tell you she'd been named Head Girl?"
"You serious?" James asked, his cousin's name drawing him out of his thoughts, "I better go congratulate her," Thankful for an excuse to get away, James hurried out of the compartment-this had been his first civil conversation with Lily, and he didn't want to ruin it.
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The following Saturday, Melanie went into the Library where Florence got weekly lessons from her Charms tutor Ronald Clifford. She was surprised to find that Ronald seemed to be into Florence, and likewise. Ronald was a Ravenclaw, and in his 7th year, like herself. He was top of their class in Charms, well, apart from Lily Evans, and Melanie also knew that he was a Mudblood. It was just too perfect.
"That's good." Ronald encouraged Florence. "Okay, now lets try the Confundus Charm. Erm…just try to remember to make a sharp motion with your wand."
Florence tried again, but Ronald was no less confused.
"I suck! I suck!" Florence cried, sitting down on an overstuffed armchair, exhausted.
"Relax okay. Take a deep breath." Ronald said standing Florence up and positioning himself behind her and holding out her wand with her. "Your concentrating to much on the words. Just let them flow and move your wand like this. Let me help you."
Melanie reached behind her and knocked down a glass case. She wanted to think about the consequences of Ronald having a relationship with Florence before she started it. Yes, it would probably be a good idea, but she liked to think things through thoroughly.
"My apologies," Melanie said, walking up to Florence smiling, "You did wonderfully."
Florence blushed little before saying, "Melanie, this is Ronald Clifford; he'll be giving me charms lessons over the term."
"Nice to meet you," Ronald said, holding out his hand. Melanie shook it.
"Likewise, I'm sure," Melanie replied, smiling her trademark polite but sly at him.
"Well, I guess our hour's up." Ronald said turning to Florence. "Same time next week?" he asked, smiling.
Florence nodded before turning and walking out the Library door.
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James went into the Hogwarts Pool-Room and shut the door. Using the Marauders Map, he was able to determine that Lily was coming from the Library and would be passing the pool on her way up to the dormitory. Knowing that if he charmed the hallway so that she would hear the music that he was playing, she would come in to find out what was going on, hoping to earn herself points with McGonagall for breaking up a party.
He was right, as soon as she passed the doorway, she walked inside. "Are you aware that you can hear this music from the corridor?" she asked him, annoyed. Lily hadn't cared what his answer would be-she had just expected him to turn the music down and say something annoying. However, he did nothing of the sort.
"Not everybody, only you can hear it." James said charmingly. He then changed the song to her favorite muggle song, I Wish, by Stevie Wonder.
Wow, he had done his homework. How had he known that she was muggle-born? Or that she liked Stevie Wonder? Lily turned around, not being able to help smiling-James smiled back.
"So, where were you coming from?" James asked, already knowing the answer.
"The Library," Lily replied simply.
"Read anything interesting?" James pressed on.
"Yes, it was quite intriguing." Lily responded smiling mysteriously.
"I bought you something." James told her, picking up a parcel and handing it to Lily. "It's for the new school year," he explained.
"James," Lily gasped opening the parcel to reveal a pair of gold silk dress robes, "you shouldn't have."
"You hate them, they're lame!" James exclaimed, acting hurt.
"No, I just said you didn't have to do this," Lily clarified.
Yes, James thought ecstatically to himself, things are going perfectly, she's totally buying it.
"Do you think you could pry yourself away and join me for a swim?" James asked, taking a risk. "I mean, I know it's late being 10:00 and all, but it is a Saturday and we are reasonably young."
"Your proposal was only mildly insulting, so maybe I'll consider it." Lily replied, "Just give me a minute."
What was she doing? Not only was she agreeing to go swimming with James Potter, but she was flirting with him!
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A/N: Alright, so we are finally in seventh year! I hope you liked it. I believe I can safely promise another chapter by tomorrow night, so be on the lookout! Also, I added another chapter to "To Be Without Fault" so make sure to check that out as well.
Btw, did any of you guys see those naked Daniel Radcliffe pics on Mugglenet? Crazy…