Hello all, this is my first fic and I ask you to be tough, but fair. I love the criticism, but please, no flames.

Disclaimer: the only things I own are the plot and future OC's. Other than that, I own nothing.

Enjoy!!

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It's time for Lily to go to Hogwarts. What happens when she has to face challenges that could rival those of her father and his friends? Join Lily in her adventures, along with her friends, Scorpius Malfoy and Dysis Renkema. How will the trio handle the challenges that await them?

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Chapter One

The train whistled, they had another twenty minutes before the train left. Two children came running off one of the carriages. They hurried toward their parents and older brother. It was time for a final goodbye before they left for their own adventures at Hogwarts.

"…and sweety, do be careful. I don't want to see another owl saying you were in trouble" Ginny warned her eldest son. He was grumbling at having to listen to the lecture on what he couldn't do, again.

Harry put a hand on James' shoulder and smiled. James was like him. He had the knack for getting into trouble, but he didn't have the Quidditch talent. Albus, on the other hand, never got in trouble, he did however, have a place on the Quidditch team for the rest of his schooling life. The previous Keeper, having left after completing his seventh year. Both boys were in Gryffindor, which had made their parents proud.

"Now, don't forget that you all have tea with Hagrid on Saturday. He's expecting you for lunch. Also, don't forget to say 'hi' to Nevi- oops… Professor Longbottom he loves seeing you three." Ginny reminded them.

James nodded, his head of messy red hair getting in his face. Where Albus looked like Harry, James looked like Uncle Ron. Lily had brown hair, and for some unknown reason, grey eyes.

"Dad, what house will I be in?" Lily asked, worry laced her voice.

"Don't worry Lily, if you're anything like the rest of us, you will be in Gryffindor." Harry smiled.

"Harry!" yelled a familiar voice. Harry turned to see who was calling him and was glad to see Ron, Hermione and their two children, Rose and Hugo.

"Uncle Harry!" the children ran to hug him.

"We finally get to go the Hogwarts, right Lily?" Hugo asked his cousin.

"Yeah. We don't have to just listen to the others tell of their adventures." She agreed.

The train whistled again, five minutes left.

"We better go. Don't wanna miss the train right?" Rose laughed. She just wanted to escape her worrying mother.

"Off you go. We'll be sure to write. Don't get into too much trouble and be sure to-" Hermione was cut off by a hand on her shoulder.

"Hermione, don't worry. They're not us. I'm sure they'll be fine" Ron reassured her.

"Mum, Dad, Aunty Hermione, Uncle Ron. We'll be sure to be home for Christmas." James said, giving them a quick kiss on the cheek before disappearing. The other four did the same, muttered goodbyes and ran to get on the train before it left. The friends stood there, watching as their children left for their own adventures. Wondering when they would get the first owl saying that one of them was hurt, or in trouble.

Lily stood at the door and waved as the train left the platform. She and all those around her received waves from family as the train rounded the corner. James and Al had already gone off to find their friends. Lily was left to her own devices as she looked for a compartment with room for her. Every door she passed she looked through. Every room she looked into was full. Dragging her trunk behind her, she made her way through the entire train. There was only one compartment left that had seats. It's only occupant, a blond boy, already in his robes, was sitting against a window, reading a book.

She knocked on the door and waited for the boy to look at her. He put a bookmark in to mark his page before looking up to see who had disturbed him.

"What can I do you for?" he smiled.

"Um, I was wondering if I could join you. Everywhere else is full." She muttered. Hoping he wouldn't deny her a seat.

"Sure. I was in need of someone to talk to anyway. Come in." he stood up to help her put her trunk in the over-head racks.

"Thanks" she said to her feet as she took the seat on the opposite side to the blond.

"I'm Scorpius." He said, smiling again.

"I'm Lily." She replied. "Why are you already in your robes? I thought we didn't have to do that until we got closer"

"We don't. I just like it like this. It's more comfortable." Scorpius shrugged he reached up and put his book in his own trunk before sitting down.

"What house are you in? You seem like you've been on the train before" Lily questioned.

"Actually, this is my first year. I was here last year but for some reason, I wasn't sorted. There was a huge fuss over it. Apparently, the sorting process doesn't take kindly to someone who isn't eleven." He explained.

"I heard about that. They wouldn't release any names but it was all over the Prophet for weeks" she exclaimed. "But why were you there? Even though you weren't eleven."

"Well, dad thought it would be a good idea. Because I only have a few weeks before my birthday. He didn't realise that you had to be eleven to be sorted."

"So what you're saying is that you are almost twelve, and in your first year?"

"That's correct"

The train lurched, then suddenly stopped. A voice was heard ringing through the train.

"We have come across some minor problems. Do not worry, we will have them fixed and be on our way again shortly. Be aware that we may lose the lights, so don't be too reckless. Until then please stay calm and don't move about too much. Thank you"

Lily shuddered. She didn't like the dark. Strange thing lurked in dark places. She pulled her feet up onto the chair and hugged her knees tightly. She mentally slapped herself. This was not the time to think about that.

"Lily! Where are you?" a worried voice yelled from outside. Lily stood up and went to open the door to see who was calling for her. As she stuck her head out, she was met by James and Al. "Why are you down here by yourself, Lily?" James asked when he saw her.

"I'm not. I was talking with Scorpius" she whispered, as she pulled her head back in and stepped away from the door so her brothers could enter.

"Hello, I'm Scorpius" he said, holding his hand out to the two boys.

"I'm James, This is my brother Al. I hope, for your sake that you aren't doing anything to our sister" he said, a warning in his tone. James took the offered hand and shook. Al did the same.

"Why don't you two have a seat? We're the only ones here" Scorpius said, motioning for them all to sit. He and Lily took their earlier seats and Al sat beside Lily while James sat beside Scorpius.

They sat in an uncomfortable silence until Lily decided to break it.

"So, James, what brings you down here? I thought you'd be with your friends. What about you Sevvy?" she said awkwardly. Lily always had trouble saying 'Albus' and never really liked calling him 'Al' so she tried calling him 'Severus' one day and ended up saying 'Sevvy' instead.

"Well, I was worried, when they said we could lose the lights, I thought of you and wanted to make sure you were alright." Al muttered, his hand rubbing the back of his head. He always did that when he was nervous.

"Yeah, and I wanted to make sure you had the spell to give you light again" James muttered, looking at his feet.

The two were very concerned when it came to their little sister.

Lily sighed, then said "You two don't need to worry so much. I can take care of myself. With the spells the two of you taught me, I'm sure I'll be fine here. I don't want you to come running every time something happens."

With that said, the lights went out.

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