Disclaimer: HP isn't mine. We're all amazed by JK Rowling and the producers.

IN THE EYES OF A SEEKER

by Dandy352

A story of how their unconditional love came to be from different perspectives

1.

'The Day I Met Her' as told by James Potter

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When I came to Hogwarts, I'm just a young wizard like the rest of the freshmen at the time. I had everything prepared. I was nervous yet excited on how things will turn out for me. My dad used to remind me to just enjoy the ride, fly as high as I can but never forget that it's the journey and not the height of my flight that matters. So that day when I first stepped at platform 9 ¾ all I ever wanted was to acquaint myself with some other blokes, make friends and fit in. I'd never thought about becoming Quidditch captain, yet. Being chaser was enough, or seeker maybe, but never captain, not yet captain. I haven't even touched a book, not even in Transfiguration. I haven't got a clue what our first lessons will be, nor did I care.

I had my wand: mahogany, 11 inches, pliable. I had my owl which I named Ludwig. I had my trunk which carried everything I think I'll need: clothes, towel, tooth brush, books, quill and other things. I didn't enter Hogwarts with the invisibility cloak, well not, since it was yet to be given to me.

So I stood there, like the rest of the blokes. I'm an only child. My parents treat me like a prince, if that's what you'll call it. It took me a while of convincing them but I managed to let them leave me to be independent. They left when they were sure I had everything I need. I had to wait in line as other witches and wizards board the train. I know I'm rather impatient but I know I'm good enough to socialize. Bringing my trunk was also a little hustle so I was hurrying. I remember sighing, then looking sideways. And that's when I spotted her for the very first time.

She looked beautiful with the yellow sundress. It was rather cold and she had a white blazer on top. Her red hair was let down, shoulder length. Green eyes met mine for a second. She must have thought I was weird, looking at her with my mouth agape – well I wasn't sure about the agape part since my mind was on other things – other things being her smile. Yes, she smiled at me. It lasted seconds but it felt like hours to me. Another girl which I assumed was her sister called her and that was it. I felt myself being pushed inside the train. I was being shoved but managed to turn around just in time to see her catching up. I grinned, realizing we'll both be in Hogwarts, and who knew, maybe she too will be in Gryffindor. Yes, I was that certain I'm meant to be a Gryffindor, my parents being both Gryffindor.

It was also on that train ride that I met Sirius for the first time. My first impression was he was far from a simpleton. The dude stands out and he was bold enough to show he knows. And when he offered to show me a prank, I knew we'll be good friends.

I can go on and on with what happened that day but whenever my mind wanders, it always comes back to one scene, the one that made that day monumental. It was the first time I felt something stirring in my stomach. It took some arguments and denials before Padfoot got it out of me to admit that indeed, they were the infamous butterflies. And no, of course it wasn't because of Padfoot. That's just gross! It's all because of her. It's always because of her – that girl with the beautiful red hair. When I heard McGonagall call her, I grinned finally knowing her name. Lily Evans – the name of the one girl that made me think, 'One day, I'm gonna marry her.'