My first fanfic, hope you enjoy it.not a great job I noe, but I'm having fun. anyway, the characters belong to JK Rowling Only the unfamiliar characters are mine. I've tried to stick to the facts as far as possible but in case I've made some mistakes, please for gove k? Oh btw, anyone noes how to make the words appear italics?

-takes deep breath-

here goes.

"Lily! Your mail! And get that hooting creature out of my sight!" Petunia screeched.

"Chill Tunia, it's only an owl, it won't hurt, see." Lily brought the snowy owl closer to Petunia, only to earn a shrill shriek.

"Get that away from me! No matter what you do, you are freaks!"

Lily sighed and let the owl perch on her shoulder as she rummaged her room for some Owl Treats. "Kel, share your water with her will you?" Lily said to her barn owl as she lifted the owl form her shoulder and placed it on the perch with her pet. Removing the rolled-up parchment from its leg, she felt a flutter in her stomach as she recognized the Hogwarts seal.

Dear Miss Evans, We are pleased to inform you that you've been chosen as Gryffindor prefect. Attached is your prefect badge. Good luck and enjoy your holidays.

Regards,

Minerva McGonagall

Head of House

She scanned through the letter. Her emerald eyes shone with pleasure as she screamed down the stairs. "Mum, Dad, I've been made a Prefect!"

Mr. and Mrs Evans came out from the kitchen and hugged their daughter. "Well, well, let's see what we've got here.a shiny badge huh?" Mr. Evans teased.

"That certainly calls for a celebration," Mrs. Evans smiled.

The only person who didn't seem to be happy was Petunia. Sulking, she trudged back to her bedroom and slammed the door shut. Freaks, Lily and her lot.Lily Lily Lily, always Lily and never me. Petunia thought.

Lily flopped onto her bed and pulled out a roll of parchment from her cupboard. Brushing her red hair from her face, she began her letter to Estrella, her best friend.

Hey, guess what, I've been made prefect.is it cool or what? Haha, my sister is being a pain in the neck as usual. I mean, things were never so bad, in fact we used to be best buddies. Don't know what got into her. Anyway, can't wait to go back to Hogwarts. Wonder who's the other Gryffindor prefect? Hope it isn't one of the -oh-so-cool- James and co, whatever they call themselves. The Marauders? Hmph. Hope to hear from you soon, Lily

Tying the letter to Kel's leg, she sighed in content. So far, her life had been a bliss, going on so smoothly for her. She had the looks although she didn't really bother to bring it out, big emerald eyes that sparkle with life, long lustrous red hair that fall softly about her shoulders, well her flawless complexion and well, you know, all the qualities you would expect of a beauty. She had the brains and good friends, a wonderful and loving family, well, apart from occasional quarrels with Petunia, oops, I mean rather frequent. But apart form that life was a breeze.

She just couldn't wait to get back to school.

Lugging her luggage along the station, Lily beamed when she saw her best friend. Estrella Renan, with her petite form and dark chocolate brown hair was what you could call gorgeous too. She squealed as Lily gave her a tight hug. Both girls were muggle-born and had hit off really well the moment they met.

Lily's face sunk when she saw the Marauders, who were having a trial, or should I say, crowd of girls swooning at their feet. Rolling her eyes, she pointed them out to Estrella as both girls had a good laugh over the girls making a fool out of themselves over the Marauders. Lily felt a sliver of resentment gnaw at her heart as she saw James charming smile as he gave out another of his autograph (A/N yes, he gives out autographs, he's held in a godlike status, haha).

No, that was not jealousy, never that kind of feeling for James Potter. I could love the whole school but not the Marauders, they are such idiots, such players.

-Stop fooling yourself Evans, You loooovvvveeee him.-

Are you crazy, James Potter? Never!

-Don't kid yourself girl, no feelings at all?-

Get lost

-Lily loves James.-

Get the hell away

-Lily Potter sounds nice.-

"Argh! Why don't you just shut up and mind your own business?" Frustrated, Lily screamed at her own conscience, unfortunately a little too loud, earning her looks.

Lily cringed in embarrassment, our face turning a furious red rapidly. Estrella looked over her friend and smiled. Even though Lily never admitted it, she knew her best friend all too well to notice her crush on James.

-Well, well my dear girl made a fool of yourself in front of him, didn't ya?-

Why don't you just shut your trap, and get lost, bury yourself up in hell or something? Just quit bothering me.

-Admit it, and by the way in case, you didn't know, I'm part of you. How am I suppose to get lost? -

Arghhhh