Lily followed Marlene into the Great Hall, still having no idea why they were going there when she'd already had lunch and would soon be late for Potions. "Marlene, what's this all about?" she asked, as her friend tugged her toward the Gryffindor tables. "I don't have time to--"
"Trust me, you want to be here right now," Marlene interrupted, grinning and shoving Lily down in a seat. She continued to stand, squinting around the room as though looking for someone. "All right, the berk told me to be here--oh, that looks like him." She gave a wave.
Lily craned her neck. "Marley, who--are we meeting someone here?" She was confused, and--she checked her watch--definitely late for Potions.