A/N – I know this chapter is short, but I promise that the next chapter is a lot bigger. This is my first FanFiction, so please be nice. I don't own Harry Potter or any of the characters mentioned. Please Read and Review.

Chapter 1 – Surprise!

After Lily Evans had successfully transported all her belongings to her new apartment, she had to get ready for her date with her boyfriend James. Both of them had just graduated from Hogwarts only a week ago and were enjoying they're new found freedom to live their lives.

She jumped in the shower, shaved her legs and curled her silky smooth red hair. Then she ran to her bedroom and put on her green dress. It had a low neck line and thick straps. Lily grabbed her fur jacket and put on her strappy stilettos. She made sure her wand was tucked neatly into her clutch and went downstairs.

Just as she did, James came walking up the driveway and knocked on the door.

"Coming!" Her voice rang. She looked through the keyhole,

"Why does my sister hate me and what is her name?" Lily asked the security question with her wand drawn. You see, it was dark times at the moment. Voldemort was on the loose, and many Death Eaters are posing as people you know, so that they can get you on their side.

"Her name is Petunia. She hates you because you're not normal, in her eyes. She hates abnormality and hates the fact that you're special and she is not." James answered.

She opened the door and let him in. He surprised her with a long passionate kiss. He pulled away and held her hand. They apperated and arrived in a small muggle restaurant.

It was a nice place, surprisingly fancy for a normal dinner. Curious, Lily followed James inside.

"Right this way, Ma'am," a coat boy appeared behind her and took her fur jacket.

"Thank you," she replied.

"This is really fancy," she hissed to James. He just laughed and pulled out her chair for her.

"Anything for you, my dear." James didn't usually spend a lot of money on their dates, which was what Lily preferred, as she wasn't in love with James because of his money. So, the fact that he had brought her here, to this expensive restaurant, made Lily rather puzzled as to why they were here.

After a lovely meal, James got them some champagne. In the bottom of Lily's glass was an emerald ring. James reached across and grabbed her hands.

"Lily Evans, I loved you since our first year at Hogwarts. And I want to love you forever. Will you do me the honour of becoming my wife?"

"Oh, James. Yes, Yes I will!" She leaned over and kissed him. "I, Lily Evans, am going to marry the insufferable James Potter…"

Lily couldn't believe it. She had been dodging James' proposal since meeting him at Hogwarts. Though she was nervous and filled with disbelief, all that stuck in her mind was this: what would her father say? Getting married straight out of Hogwarts at the age of 18 was not something he was going to be very pleased about…

A/N- Again, I know it's short, but please, please, please… read and review…

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