Disclaimer: I don't own anything from Harry Potter, not the characters (although I would love to), not the actors (can I just keep Daniel and Rupert?) and not JKR (I would be rich if I did).

A/N: This is a Lily/James Fanfic. I am not sure if there is going to be any type of smut or anything, probably not, but if there will be, I will most definatley put a warning up. Also, this will probably have Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Spoilers in it. If you have not read the book, then please cease to read further.

I hope you enjoy it!

Life Before Death

Chapter One

"Mum!" Lily's voice tore through the silent house as she read through a letter in the kitchen. The letter bore a Hogwarts seal; the seal from a school of witchcraft and wizardry; a school of magic.

Dear Lily Evans,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been chosen to be Head Girl for your seventh and final year at Hogwarts. You will have many more responsibilities, more than what you had as a prefect. You and the Head Boy will need to come to Hogwarts on August 20th and 21st to get all of the rules and new procedures.

Congratulations on this wonderful honor.

From,

Albus Dumbledore,
Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

"What is it Lily, dear?" Lily's mum came running down the stairs.

"I did it!" Lily squealed.

"Did what dear?" Lily's mum, Jane asked, slightly confused.

"I am Head Girl!"

"I am so proud of you!" Her mum gave her a hug. "And I am sure that your father would have been proud of his little girl too."

Lily was the youngest of two children. She had an older sister, whose name was Petunia. She had a bony neck and horse looking teeth. Their father Mark had died two years ago, leaving their mum Jane to take care of the two girls on her own.

Lily was heading into her seventh and final year of schooling at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was so excited. She was one of the top students in her class. Her favorite class was Charms by far. But she also had a knack for Potions as well.

Lily heard the front door of her home shut. Lily craned her neck out of the kitchen. In walked her older sister Petunia with her neck less boyfriend, Vernon Dursley. Lily often poked fun at the pair. They had been going out for some time now, about a year in a half. Lily was surprised that it lasted that long.

"What are you looking at?" Petunia asked, catching Lily in mid-stare.

"Nothing pretty..." Lily answered back, before she could stop herself.

"Ha! Very funny!" Petunia said. "At least I am not a witch."

"You do know that I am of age now and I could curse you...and you wouldn't be able to do anything back, considering you're a muggle." Lily sneered back.

"Vernon! We are leaving!" Petunia grabbed Vernon by the hand and led him to Petunia's room, upstairs. Lily distinctly heard Vernon asking what a muggle was.

Lily just went back into the kitchen. She sat at the table. The truth was, she was pretty jealous of her sister. She really had no reason to be; Lily was a smart girl, a very powerful witch and she was very beautiful. She had the most stunning green eyes.

But at least Petunia was able to find love. Lily has had boyfriends before of course, but she was waiting for someone. His name was James Potter. He was in the same grade as she was. But she always told everybody that she hated him, when secretly she had a huge crush on him since second year.

James had always tried to have Lily go out with him numerous times, but Lily was at Hogwarts to learn and to find a good career afterward, not to get distracted by the most handsome, smart and talented guy there. The thought of James was interrupted by her mother.

"Lily, guess what!" Her mum asked.

"What?"

"Guess who made Head Boy?"

"Oh no...not-"

"James Potter! His mum just sent me an owl telling me the wonderful news. James of course was excited when he heard that you made Head Girl! Well, are you finished packin yet?"

"Almost. Wait, the weekend we leave I have to be at Hogwarts to get informed on everything!" Lily said. She, Petunia and Jane were supposed to go on vacation and see their aunt.

"Well, this is more important. You need to go to school. So I guess I will take Petunia and we will go. But I don't want to leave you on your own. I wonder if James's family would take you in for a bit while we're gone? I will go owl them." Jane walked to the desk and started writing a letter.

A/N: I know that it was short, but I will have more coming once I see how I did on the first chapter. I hope you enjoyed it! Please Review!

-Joanna