Lily stood at Platform 9¾. She looked around happily, searching for her two best friends, Emmeline Vance, Marlene McKinnon, and Alice Prewett. They were all seventeen, and it was their last year at Hogwarts.

"Why, Lils, dearest! You look ravishing today, did I tell you?"

Lily froze. She knew that voice. She slowly turned around. Yep, it's Potter, Lily thought.

James Potter was Lily's tormentor. Oh, he said he really did like her, but Lily thought it was all for the chase.

James wasn't bad-looking. Six years of Quidditch had helped sculpt his to perfection. His sparkling hazel eyes, framed with round glasses, made half the girls at Hogwarts swoon. His black hair never flattened, and that fact infuriated Lily.

Lily didn't understand why, of all the girls in Hogwarts, Potter had to come after her. It wasn't as if she was exceptionally pretty, or – or anything special, right? But Lily wasn't ugly either. Her skin was smooth and pale, and her bright, piercing green eyes stood out. Her hair had been a bright, flaming red, but this year, it had naturally grown to be an auburn color.

"Potter." Lily acknowledged James. "My name is Evans. Not Lils."

"Aww… I knew you'd say that. Don't worry Lils, I know that you love me deep down inside!" James put emphasis on the "Lils" and flashed her a winning smile.

Lily took deep breaths and tried to control her anger inside. She still had to know who the Head Boy was. She hoped it was Remus; she was Head Girl and it would be pleasant to work with Remus. He was different from the other Marauders, as he was intelligent, calm, and most importantly, not egotistical.

After a few more breaths, she wasn't angry anymore. "So, Potter, do you know who the Head Boy is?"

"Oh yes, we're very close." James grinned.

Lily's hope increased. "So is it Remus then?"

James shook his head. "No. You'll see, won't you? You're Head Girl."

"Lily! Lily! Over here!"

Lily turned in the direction of the voice. Oh, finally. "Emmeline!"

The two girls ran towards each other happily. Emmeline was Lily's best friend. She had rosy skin, a sheet of dark hair, and inky eyes.

"Come on. Let's go find a compartment, Lily." Emmeline said after the hugging was done.

"Oh, Emmeline, I have to go to the Prefect's compartment. I'm HEAD GIRL!" Lily squealed and both girls went in for another hug.

"Okay, I'll just wait for Alice and Marlene, then. Come find us when the meeting's over."

"Will do. See ya later!" Lily walked down the train to the Prefect's compartment, her Head Badge securely in place on her Muggle clothes. She opened the door excitedly, expecting no Prefects but hoping that the Head Boy was there.

"Potter?!"