Between You and the Giant Squid by Victoria P. (G)

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Fandom: HARRY POTTER
Pairing: James/Lily
Length: short
Author on LJ: musesfool
Author Website: Achromatic
Why this must be read: Adorable fic about James and Lily in their Hogwarts years. James is nothing but persistent, and I'm still loling over Lily and her tissues.

"I don't know why you won't go out with me," James said. Lily kept walking along her favorite path along the lake. He kept following. "I'm clever, funny, and popular," he continued, counting off on his fingers.

"You forgot conceited."

"I prefer to think of it as knowing my own value."

She turned to face him, showing him two fingers of her own. "I hate you, and you're going out with Isabella Taylor."

Undaunted, he said, "Only because you haven't said yes, yet."

"And I never will."

Between You and the Giant Squid