as far as the eye can see

6th Year, Gryffindor, Prefect. Admirer of hot chocolate, birthdays, licorice wands, rainy days, sunny days, any type of weather really, the Beatles, potions, charms, owls, the sea side and Anne of Green Gables.

[eveninglily]

Long, Long, Long

[blackstarsirius]

Sirius contemplated simply snickering it off, asking her how she thought he actually had notes.

But then he remembered that she was often awake during the History lessons. And she knew that he sometimes did take notes. (Over the course of the full moons and during a handful of days after, to be precise.)

So Sirius sighed, glanced around, rummaged in his bag, and then handed her a scroll with a pointed look.

“Don’t tell anyone.”

[eveninglily]

Lily surged up in an unexpected hug, sort of crushing the scroll between them. She didn’t normally do this, of course, but she’d just gotten so worried about this test and so guilty about not taking notes that the relief she felt had to be expressed somehow.

“Thank you so much, these look great. I mean, I won’t. Would hate to ruin your bad boy image,” she said, but she grinned as she did.

“Seriously, though, you’re a life saver, Sirius.”

[eveninglily]

Rounding the Corner

[red-mira-blog]

Septima had been standing leaned against the cool stone wall in her back as she waited for her partner for the evening rounds. Remus usually was overly on time, being there at least five minutes too early. He hadn’t been today, but Septima hadn’t thought too much of it yet; these things just happened sometimes.

As long as his friends didn’t drag him into something again.

But the Marauders had been somewhat alright to deal with so far this year, to her and Edgar’s, and even the teachers’ surprise, it seemed. The Slytherins were actually worrying her more, still.

Septima put the thought away, however, as a redheaded whirlwind came storming in her direction, and she raised her eyebrows in surprise at the splutter of words that escaped Lily Evans.

The corners of her mouth twitched a little. “You’re not too late, take a breath. I’m sorry to hear about Remus, is he okay?” she asked then though, her brow furrowing in mild worry. He was always so nice, but did look like he had to battle sickness way too often, and Septima definitely appreciated Lily helping the boy out like this.

[eveninglily]

"Yes - I’m - I’m fine,” Lily managed to splutter out between deep gulps of oxygen.

“I think it’s not too serious, but he’s been looking pale and I’m not sure if he’s getting enough sleep,” Lily said, her brow furrowing as she thought about her stubborn friend. “And he said he was going to visit his mum tomorrow, so I told him I could handle it. At least, I thought I could until I realized it was six minutes to six and I was still outside. I’m so sorry about that, by the way.”

Although the older girl hadn’t seemed too fussed, Lily felt that she still owed her an apology. Maybe two. She’d promised Remus, and then she’d nearly forgotten. That wasn’t just a breath of prefectorial responsibilities - that was an issue for her responsibilities as a friend. It didn’t help that there was a rather large part of her that wanted to impress the unflappable head girl. After all, Lily hoped - wished - to inherit the position next year.

“Alright then, should we get going? Professor McGonagall old us to be extra watchful for early Halloween pranking, and I think I heard of a dung bomb plot amongst the third-years.”

[eveninglily]

Flying and Other Impossiblities

[the-heart-of-the-leo]

Regulus wrinkled his nose, haughtily confused. “Why would you want to do that? It sounds terribly dull… and you’re going to get dirty rolling around on the ground, just like you are, Evans.” It didn’t sound so bad, actually, but there was no way he could admit to that.

“Maybe you can tell me about these Muggle sports so I can explain to you how wizarding sports are superior,” he declared grandiosely as he landed with a great deal of flourish.

He got off his broom, propping it over his shoulder. “But that’s for another time. You might want to take a bath.” He arched his brows, adding, “there’s no need to look muddy.” Yet for all the cruel words, there was no actual hostility in his voice, more a sense of mocking camaraderie. 

If he were to be perfectly honest he was even a little bit sad to part ways with Lily, she was entertaining - and she didn’t treat him like some poor, insane boy about to shatter, or a freak show. It was refreshing, and they might never have another moment like today. For shame.

[eveninglily]

Lily ignores him. The grass is soft beneath her fingers, and if Black had really meant anything by his comment he probably would’ve left by now. Or maybe not. Slytherins were surprisingly stubborn.

“I don’t know, don’t you think it would be an improvement?” she smiles, smudging the dirt on her cheek as she squints up at him. “Besides, I’m much too tired to move. I don’t think I’m going to get up ever,” she said, mock seriously. “You’re going to have to bring me breakfast, since this is all your fault.”

“Also, I never said they were superior. There are definite advantages to flying, after all.” Even though Lily had been terrified out of her wits for most of the experience, in retrospect flying seemed quite pleasant, nice enough that she was almost grateful that Black goaded her into it. 

But Lily couldn’t let him get away with being smug about it, so she added, “Although I must say that the muggle way of scoring is considerably fairer. What genius decided to place the fate of the game in the hands of one player, anyway?”

[marleyyandme]

[eveninglily]

laura blake as lily evans in the gathering storm

[eveninglily]

Rounding the Corner

Wednesday, September 22nd, 1976

Lily raced up the steps of the main entrance, nearly knocking over two first years in her rush. It was nearly six - and she really, really didn’t want to be late.

Lily had volunteered to take over Remus’ prefect rounds. He hadn’t wanted her too - Remus was always a bit ridiculous about these things - but he had looked awful and pale, and she had promised him that it was no big deal and that he could make it up to her with chocolate at a later date.

Unfortunately, Lily had forgotten about the rounds until it was nearly too late. To make things worse, it seemed that Remus had his rounds with Septima Vector, the school’s head girl.

Not that there was anything wrong with Septima - Lily was certain that she was a very nice person and she was an excellent Head - but she was known for being just the slightest bit terrifying, especially when people showed up late.

Lily doubled her speed, nearly slamming into a suit of armor.

She really, really hoped that Septima wouldn’t hate her for this. She’d always sort of admired the Head Girl - she was neat and accomplished and respected, the type of person that Lily wanted to be - and normally was. Today, unfortunately, she’d completely blanked out.

“Oh my gosh I’m so sorry I hope I’m not late,” she said as she reached the Great Hall. “I’m covering for Remus - he’s sick - but I completely forgot and then I got roped into a conversation with Professor Slughorn and I am so sorry. I hope I didn’t make you wait too long?”

[eveninglily]

Long, Long, Long

[blackstarsirius]

Sirius raised his eyebrows at her before cracking a smile. “Oohh, how about that. Someone should work on a spell like that, copying blabber into your head. So helpful.”

Sirius actually liked seeing her like this, carefree despite her homework troubles and without being annoyed with him. That definitely was a nice way to start the year with her.

"And I can definitely think of a ton of uses. Do you have any experience with that? Inventing spells? But I suppose we won’t get that done until tomorrow either, sad as that is…"

[eveninglily]

“Um, not really? I’ve read some theory, and I’ve experimented, but never really anything really concrete. Definitely not enough to finish before tomorrow...”

Lily looked down at her notes again and groaned.

“I’m doomed... hey, Black, what are your notes like?”

[eveninglily]

24, 86, and 115!

24: Is there someone you wish you could fix things with?

... Yes. I... I wish a lot of things could go back to how they used to be. But I don't know how to fix it.

86. How can I win your heart?

Treacle tarts on Fridays, respect, and a nice smile.

115. Ever made out with just a friend?

Once. Surprisingly, we weren't intoxicated. We had to refine our technique somehow! In retrospect, it was actually pretty nice for a first time.

[askboxmemes]

Put a number in my ask?

1: Let’s start with a tricky one; what is the real reason you are confused right now?

2: Do you ever get “good morning” texts from anyone?

3: If your significant other smoked pot, would you care?

4: Do you find it easy to trust others?

5: What were you doing at 11PM last night?

6: You’re drunk and lost walking down the road; who is with you?

7: What would you do if you found out you had been cheated on?

8: Are you close with your dad?

9: I bet you kissed someone last night, right?

10: What are you listening to?

11: You can only drink ONE liquid for the rest of your life - what is it?

12. Do you like hickeys?

13: What time do you go to bed?

14: Is there someone who continuously lets you down?

15: Can you text as quickly with one hand as you do both?

16: Do you always answer your texts?

17: Do you hate the person you fell the hardest for?

18: When was the last time you talked to one of your best friends?

19: Is there someone that makes you happy every time you see them?

20: What was your last thought before you went to bed last night?

21: Is anyone else in the room with you?

22: Do you believe what goes around comes around?

23: Were you happier four months ago than you are now?

24: Is there someone you wish you could fix things with?

25: In the past week, have you cried?

26: What colour is the shirt you are wearing?

27: Do people ever call you by your last name?

28: Is anyone ignoring you right now?

29: Do you have a best friend?

30: Would it be hard seeing someone else kiss the last person you kissed?

31: Who was your last call from?

32: Are you mad at anyone?

33: Have you ever kissed someone older than you?

34: How old will the last person you kissed be on his/her next birthday?

35: How many more days until your birthday?

36: Do you have any summer plans yet?

37: Do you have any good friends of the opposite sex?

38: Are you keeping anything from your best friend(s) now?

39: Do you have a secret that you’ve never told anyone?

40: Have you ever regretted kissing someone?

41: Do you think age matters in relationships?

42: Are you available?

43: How many people have you had real, strong feelings for since high school ended?

44: If you had to get a piercing (not ears), what would you get?

45: Do you believe exes can be friends?

46: Do you regret anything?

47: Honestly, what’s on your mind right now?

48: Did you ever lose a best friend?

49: Was your last kiss a mistake?

50: Why aren’t you pursuing the person you like?

51: Has the last person you kissed ever seen you cry?

52: Do you still talk with the person you LAST kissed?

53: What was the last thing you ate?

54: Did you get any compliments today?

55: Where are you going on your next vacation?

56: Do you own anything from other countries?

57: Are most of your friend guys or girls?

58: Where have you lived most of your life?

59: When was the last time you took a long drive?

60: Have you ever played Spin the Bottle?

61: Have you ever TPd someone’s house?

62: Who do you text the most?

63: What was the last movie you saw?

64: What’s preventing your current boyfriend/girlfriend from going back to their ex?

65: How many boyfriends/girlfriends did you have in 2010?

66: Is the last person you kissed younger than you?

67: Do you curse around your parents?

68: Are you happy with where you live?

69. Picture of yourself?

70. Are you a monogamous person or do you believe in open-ended relationships?

71. Have you ever been dumped?

72. What do you most like about making out?

73. Have you ever casually made out with someone who you weren’t seriously involved with?

74. When you kiss someone for the first time, is it usually you who initiates it or the other?

75. What part of a person’s body do you find most attractive?

76. Who was the last person you talked to last night before you went to bed?

77. Had sex with someone you knew less than an hour?

78. Had sex with someone you didn’t know their name?

79. What makes your heart flutter and brings a big cheesy smile to your face?

80. Would you get involved with someone if they had a child already?

81. Has someone who had a crush on you ever confessed to you?

82. Do you tell a lot of people when you have a crush?

83. Do you miss your last sweetie?

84. Last time you slow danced with someone?

85. Have you ever ‘dated’ someone you’ve never met?

86. How can I win your heart?

87. What is your astrological sign?

88. What were you doing last night at 12 AM?

89. Do you cook?

90. Have you ever gotten back in touch with an old flame after a time of more than 3 months of no communication?

91. If you’re single right now, do you wish you were in a relationship?

92. Do you prefer to date various people or do you pretty much fall into monogamous relationships quickly?

93. What physical traits do you look for in a potential interest?

94. Name four things that you wish you had:

95. Are you a player?

96. Have you ever kissed 2 people in one day?

97. Are you a tease?

98. Ever meet anyone you met on Tumblr?

99. Have you ever been deeply in love with someone?

100. Anybody on Tumblr that you’d go on a date with?

101. Hugs or Kisses?

102. Are you too shy to ask someone out?

103. The first thing you notice about the opposite sex?

104. Is it cute when a boy/girl calls you babe?

105. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he/she was in relationship, would you go for it?

106. Do you flirt a lot?

107. Your last kiss?

108. Have you kissed more than 5 people since the start of 2011?

109. Have you kissed anyone in the past month?

110. If you could kiss anyone who would it be?

111. Do you know who you’ll kiss next?

112. Does someone like you currently?

113. Do you currently have feelings for anyone?

114. Do you like to be in serious relationships or just flings?

115. Ever made out with just a friend?

116. Are you happier single or in a relationship?

117. Your own question that you want me to answer. Just write it.

[eveninglily]

Flying and Other Impossiblities

[the-heart-of-the-leo]

It did look like they were friends, and it even felt like it. The realization made Regulus squirm in discomfort, so he quickly shied away from it altogether. He just didn’t want to get blamed if the stupid Mudblood broke her bones, that was all there was to it. Yes. much better.

"Once you get on the ground I’m taking your broom," Regulus declared snootily and decelerated a bit slower. Goading Evans was going well, time to up the stakes… He smirked. Well, and it was fun to see her outraged. "You’re a menace, Evans!"

Lower and lower they went, he looked down, satisfied that they had nearly made it. “What do Muggles do for sports? Not much for heights, are they? Or is that just you?” Being a teenage boy, he couldn’t help showing off, and crossed his arms in front of his puny chest right there in the air. “Because you weren’t kidding when you said you’re not one for flying.”

[eveninglily]

"Well, excuse me!" she said, but she was smiling. It wasn't like she had any right to refute the statement - although she had warned him what he was getting into beforehand. "Not all of us are born unnaturally talented at controlling sticks fifty meters in the air."

Lily reached the ground, and toppled off her broom, her limbs like jelly. The earth was thankfully moist and solid beneath her fingertips, the dirt getting stuck beneath her fingertips, and she would probably have to take a shower once she got back to school, but she didn't really care.

Rolling over onto her back, she gazed up at the Slytherin - who was now flying without hands, goddamn it - and added, "Well, it's not like muggles have magic to help them fly. Although there are some sports performed in the air - like bungee jumping, or skydiving. 

"But it's true, most sports are performed on the ground. Football is probably the most popular - it's actually a bit like quidditch, if you ignore the fact that you're not flying, there's only one ball, and you can only move it with your feet."

[eveninglily]

the best thing that has happened to me this week.

Well, hmm... the Great Hall has started serving treacle tart for dessert again. Potter... is being weirdly quiet, but I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing. I got one hundred and fifteen percent on a Charms exam, and my flying session turned out better than I thought it would.

Putting it this way, without mentioning the glares from Slytherins and the new Transfiguration test, it actually seems like a pretty good week!

[eveninglily]

someone i’d like to be for a day and why.

Ooh, this is a great one. Oh wow, it’s really hard to pick… Paul McCartney would be awesome, or Miranda Goshawk, or even someone completely impossible, like Godric Gryffindor. I’d get to meet Rowena Ravenclaw, and see Hogwarts back when it was being built! Imagine all the possibilities!

[eveninglily]

would i rather be stranded on a desert island with someone i love for ten years or someone i hate for a month? explain why.

Hmm, this is a good one… I guess if the island is big enough, I can probably avoid someone I hate for a month. Being cut off from civilization from ten years, even with some one I love, would be really difficult and stressful. After all, that would be ten years without seeing most of my family or friends.

So I guess I someone I hate? Although if it's Potter I'll probably go insane by the time the month is up.

[askboxmemes]

oh why not.

Blab: Three secrets I’m keeping. Mwah: Three people I’d like to kiss. Similar: Three members of the same sex I find attractive. Different: Three members of the opposite sex I find attractive Pastime: Three hobbies I have that I would be embarrassed to know someone discovered. Doing: Three habits that I have. Psst: Three things that I’ve always wanted to tell you. Shh: Three things I wouldn’t want my parents to know Dream: Three wishes I have. Want: Three things I would do to you if we were alone.

[eveninglily]

Flying and Other Impossiblities

[the-heart-of-the-leo]

Regulus couldn’t help snickering despite his best efforts to be a good and responsible flying teacher who didn’t laugh - much - at his students. “I was thinking a little bit further, actually,” he quipped, “but it’s a start.”

He flew a bit lower himself, hoping to goad her by raising a hand above his head and wriggling his fingers. “Come down here, Evans, show me that you’ve got some of that Gryffindor spirit. Are you a lion or just a mangy alley cat?”

Flying backwards to always keep her in his line of sight, he moved another foot downwards. If he was lucky he would be able to steer Evans back to the grounds… and then he would find a way to ban her from the broom shed. The girl hadn’t been kidding, she was a menace on a broom.

[eveninglily]

Lily mock-scowled at his taunt, the corner of her mouth twitching.

"Once I get on the ground I'll show you just how much of a lioness I can be," she promised as she inched her broom down. She'd lost about twenty feet already in this way, and although Lily knew it was probably more practical to just go into a decline, she was comfortable this way. Although she had calmed down, she didn't want to put her strained nerves to the test.

Black was still hovering beneath her, and Lily kept her eyes trained on him. Who would've thought that she would end up learning to fly with Regulus Black, bantering casually? It made her oddly happy. From where she hovered, it almost looked like they were friends.

[psychotic-southern-belle]

[eveninglily]

Lily was annoyed when she got this, but she saved it anyway.

[eveninglily]

one person from hogwarts i’d throw off a cliff, one i’d marry and one i’d fuck.

Throw off a cliff: I think most people are assuming I'd say Potter, and I'm tempted. Then again, does anyone deserve to be thrown off a cliff? *I'll leave Potter because I'm sure he'll manage to be the exception to that statement as well*

Marry: Marlene, dearest, would you?

Fuck: Oh, now this is more scandalous. Um, maybe Benjy Fenwick? Or Fabian Prewett. Or ooh, maybe Edgar Bones.

[eveninglily]

5 things that irritate me about the same sex/opposite sex.

Um, I'm assuming that I'm supposed to talk about the sex I'm attracted to? So yeah things that irritate me about boys:

1. Basic lack of hygiene. Or manners. I guess that counts as two.

3. Inability to focus. 

4. Arrogance.

5. Lack of independent strong will. Or I don't know, not being one of those people who's able to resist peer pressure. Is it so hard to be an individual?