Mrs. Potter's Scheme
Summary: When Mrs. Potter gets sick of hearing James' moaning about a girl named Lily Evans who will never like him, she decides to take the matter into her own hands.
Prologue
"Look, I'm telling you mum, she will never ever fancy me! I'm just…not the type of boy she likes" said James irritably
"Oh don't be silly, James dear, sixteen year old girls never know just what they want," said Katherine Potter reassuringly, "Just give her time."
"TIME! I've given her six bloody years of time! How much time does a girl need?" asked James
James' mum rubbed her temple tiredly. It was now the August before James would go back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his seventh year. Just yesterday, the Potter family had been so excited that James had been appointed Head Boy. However, now, all James wanted to do was give the badge away. What changed, you might ask? Lily Evans. She is the girl James had been pining after for six years now, since the first time he laid eyes on her on the Hogwarts Express. Yes, yes, the Potters knew all about it, even though they weren't there. Hardly a single letter had come home with their owl from James that didn't mention Lily. As you can see, for someone who has never met Lily, Mrs. Potter knows an awful lot about her. This year, Lily had been appointed Head Girl, and she wasn't too pleased to hear James was working along side her. If you couldn't already tell, James love for Lily is terribly, terribly unrequited. In fact, in response to James' congratulations letter (which was quite polite and sweet, from Katherine's view) Lily responded with: Potter, How many times do I have to tell you not to write me, speak to me, or communicate with me in any way, shape, or form? Dumbledore must have been mad to appoint you as Head Boy. You are an irresponsible, arrogant, rude (and the list goes on for about four inches of parchment) bullying- toe rag, Potter. Leave ME alone! Evans. And, following this letter came the now usual argument between James and his mum about why Lily will not date him.
"Listen James, I know you are frustrated with her now, but if you really love her, you'll wait." Said Mrs. Potter as she left the room.
Later that evening, Mrs. Potter sat alone in her study thinking about the morning's events. She couldn't help but want to do something about James' obvious predicament he had gotten himself into with Ms. Evans. Also, she wanted to meet this girl that James had fallen so madly in love with at age 11. A wicked grin crept up on Katherine Potter's face as she came up with a plan.
Dear Ms. Evans,
Hullo! My name is Katherine Potter (James' mum) and I was wondering if by any chance you and your parents are available for dinner this Friday night? I know we've never met, which may make this a bit awkward for you, but never fear, James will be here! You see, Mr. Potter and I are awfully fond of muggles, yet I've never actually met one who knows about the wizarding world. Also, James has spoken so highly of you these past few years, and I'd love to get to know the girl James has fancied for so long. It would be a great way to start off the year as Head Boy and Girl! I hope to see you and your parents this Friday evening at 7 pm. We will arrange for your house to be connected by the floo network for that evening. Thank you!
Love from,
Mrs. Katherine Potter
P.S. Please don't tell James about this little gathering, it is to be a surprise!
Mrs. Potter was smiling happily as she folded the letter and gave it to her owl to be sent to Lily.
A/N ok well I know that was short, but this story will probably be only two chapters (maybe a few more, depending on where it takes me), so review! I'm not updating until I get at least 7 reviews! And please don't flame, if you don't like it, I don't want to hear about it. Thanks!