Hey, readers! :) This is my long term project, for maybe over the school year? We shall see. You see, I've been doing a lot of thinking, about the stages of James and Lily's relationship. That thinking resulted in this. The chapters shall in fact be based on my "Signing for Dummies" book, ha. Enjoy!
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How to Survive James Potter for Dummies
Written and experienced by Lily Evans
Chapter 1: Introduction
"Miss Evans, I dare to question: what was the necessity of harassing Mr. Potter to this point?" said Albus Dumbledore, not at all unkindly. In fact, he sounded quite amused. He sat in his office, staring at two seventeen year olds in front of him.
The Mr. Potter stated was rubbing his arm, biting his lip in pain. "Not really her fault, Professor, I mean -" Lily was a little irritated. He was defending her, even now. "Well," he said, letting go and putting a brave face to the sore spot on his shoulder, "I expected her to be this shocked."
Dumbledore chuckled. "Yes, I did. You would be the last person she expected to become Head Boy, hm? After all, why on earth would I put the two of you in the same dormitory?"
Lily leaped up, eyes wide. She hissed, "The same dormitory?" She completely forgot whom she was speaking to.
"Now, now, Miss Evans. Think of it rationally," said Dumbledore patiently, "you are overreacting." Lily sighed, listening to him and sitting down. She exhaled heavily once more.
"Er, Li – Evans," said James slowly, "you know I won't try anything. Dumbledore would know." Lily gave Dumbledore a questioning look, asking with her eyes if he truly would know. Dumbledore nodded.
"James would also lose his position as Head Boy," said Dumbledore. His eyes twinkled. "In my opinion, it would be unwise to set an example of such to the other students." James cracked a small smile. Lily forced herself not to.
Lily sighed, thinking about it. After all, there would be precautions, and James seemed genuine. "Fine." She got up and held her hand to James. "Truce, this year?" James looked relieved. He shook it.
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I'm sorry it's short! It's just a setup for everything else, no fluffiness whatsoever. Also, I want to inform the readers that I'm not a huge fan of most fics that involve Lily and James sharing a dormitory, but … it's kind of important. A new chapter shall be up this week (or even tomorrow), hopefully.