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Chapter 13: Seeing Both Sides

Here is the next chapter guys. Thanks for all the wonderful feedback from chapter 12. Reading those reviews can always bring a smile on my face, even if I'm having a rough day. Thanks a million.

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Sarcastic spastic: Yeah, I know Chris was pretty subdued, part of the reason was though that he was right outside of Dumbledore's office and he didn't want to do anything right in front of him. Sorry if that wasn't clear. Thanks for all the concern. I'm itching to write more though. Please don't send me to time out ) hehe.

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Story time now!

Lily had gone back to the common room after her meeting with Chris. She had been extremely afraid of something happening to her, but for that sole reason, she had waited for him outside of Dumbledore's office. Remus had visited her shortly after that, apologizing for not seeing her because he had been visiting his sick mum, but they had enjoyed a good conversation nonetheless.

Lily suddenly looked up as she heard the entrance open and people entering. She saw James and Sirius enter, and behind them was Melissa, someone who Lily hadn't really seen at all since she had awoken from her state of unconsciousness.

James and Sirius went to James's room without saying a word. However Melissa walked up to the couch Lily was sitting on. Her eyes seem to be asking the question if she could sit on the couch. Lily moved her things over and nodded, and Melissa took a seat.

It was silent for a few moments, as none of the girls spoke, but then without warning Melissa turned to Lily and threw her arms around the red-headed girl. Lily was shocked, but hugged back nonetheless. When Melissa pulled away, Lily saw tears streaming down her friend's face.

"Melissa, what's wrong?" Lily asked gently.

Melissa shook her head, and just as Lily was about to speak again, Melissa looked up straight into Lily's face and started talking, "I'm a horrible person, Lily. I was so wrong to do everything that I did. I was being so selfish and I'm so sorry, you have no idea. I didn't even try and think about it from your side. I didn't even try and understand and as your best friend that should have been the first thing I tried to do. I was so scared for you though Lily. I think a part of me didn't know how to handle it. I wasn't there when you needed me most. I mean look, even the people that you swore to hate pulled up and stood by your side throughout the whole thing. I was selfish bitch, and I'm so sorry. A part of me didn't know exactly how serious it was, it was like it didn't process. Lily, I know you must hate me and never want to talk to me again. I know I wouldn't want to talk to me, but from the bottom of my heart, I'm so sorry, for hurting you more, and for not being by your side. I'm so sorry…"

Melissa was getting up, but Lily grabbed her hand and pulled her back down.

"Melissa," Lily said while pulling her into an embrace and holding on tightly, "You're one of my best friends and I love you for it. Listen, we're going to have good times and bad times together, but the great thing about our friendship is that no matter what happens we always find a way to move ahead and learn from it. I was wrong too for not saying anything in the beginning and I'm sorry. We both messed up, but as long as we both understand where we we're coming from now, then I don't hate you and I do want to talk to you. You've been a huge part of my life for the last six years, going on seven. I wouldn't let one problem between us ruin all of that."

Melissa held onto Lily tightly too. When Lily let go, Melissa wiped away the remaining tears on her face, and the two girls spent the time until dinner talking, laughing, and catching up on things.

A really short chapter, but I just wanted to get the day finished. Tell me what you guys thought. I don't mind constructive criticism either, so just tell me what you thought. Thanks guys.