[ she closes her eyes at the feeling of james' hands cupping her face and kissing her forehead. and, for half a moment, she almost feels ... normal. and as james pulls away and she opens her eyes to see him smiling at her, she almost has to return the favor, and smile at him in return. ]

I don't know what I was thinking. [ with a tiny laugh, and she rubs her nose before taking a deep breath. ] Getting rid of you that easily.

[ lily takes another breath before reaching out to grab his hand again, gripping her wand with the other. and while she's still pale and her hands are still trembling, she seems to have finally found her sense of resolve. ]

You said Sirius was here. If Harry is in one of these... things, [ which makes her sick, but lily can't dwell on that now] then maybe we can start with Sirius, and see if we can figure out a way to get him out.