(A/N) Oh my gosh you guys! I am so so so sorry! So, I uploaded this before and something weird happened with the letters and words where they showed up as random characters on a keyboard. I'm sorry for those of you who started reading it and realized that you couldn't because that's really annoying that that happened. I changed the way it was originally written for this one and I hope that you guys can enjoy it. Thanks so much!

XOXO- Mary Kate

(Lily's POV)

It was finally here! My final year at Hogwarts had arrived, and I had absolutely no idea how I felt about that. Marlene, Alice and I had just shoved our bags up above us were getting comfortable on the benches. Marlene and Alice had been my two best girl friends since second year when we had been assigned in Potions together and Marlene had messed it up so that it exploded all over us. We laughed and had later been half-heartedly scolded by Professor Slughorn who was trying hard not to laugh with us. We had grown closer the past two years since Severus and I weren't on speaking terms.

They both sat across from me and looked at me expectantly. I raised my eyebrows, "What?"

Marlene sighed, "James Potter- that's what!"

I narrowed my eyes at her, "Nothing has changed- I don't see what you expect to happen between us. He's insufferable and I've ignored all the owls he's sent my way."

Alice grinned, "Oh stuff it Lily- everyone thinks you two would be adorable!"

I huffed and grabbed my book that I had laid out earlier. They both rolled their eyes. A few minutes later I heard small giggle and then the compartment door slid open. Sirius Black pressed me up against the window and stole the book from my hands, "What're you reading today, Evans?" He glanced at the cover, "Ah- Muggle reading."

Remus Lupin sat next to him and then James Potter sat beside Marlene. "What's that, Padfoot?" James eyed the book.

"Who knows, Prongsie. But I do know that I am much more interesting- here, you take it."

"Nah, just give it back to Evans. I've no interest in literature." Potter turned his head towards me and I was shocked. He was always doing stupid stunts to get my attention and now he was turning down a prime opportunity. Apparently some things had changed over the holiday. "Alright there, Evans?" he cocked an eyebrow at me.

Clearing my throat, I answered him, "Fine, thank you. And you?"

He smiled at me, "Chipper."

Sirius glanced between the two of us suspiciously and then shook his head, "Something's not right in the world." James only chuckled and then started up a conversation with Marlene who just stared at him open mouthed.

Sirius stared at the two with what looked like a hint of jealousy and, seizing the moment, I swiped my book out of his hands and opened it back up to my page.
"Oi, gimmie my book back Evans."

"Oh, since when do you read muggle literature?" I looked at him expectantly and Remus chuckled besides him.

"Since now." He answered, trying his best to sound mature.

"Oh leave her be, Sirius." Remus interjected before Sirius could get more out of hand.

I sighed and then looked at the clock that was hanging above the doorway. "I've gotta go- prefects meeting and all," reaching into my pocket I took out of my shiny Headgirl badge and pinned it on my shirt. I stood and made my way out of the compartment, dodging Sirius' outstretched foot. He pouted like a little kid and then I was on my way. Just as I was a jew compartments down, I heard Potter call out from behind me, "Wait up, Evans!"

Sighing, I spun on my heel to face him. He jogged towards me and then stopped a foot away from me, "Potter, I've got a meeting to be at. What is it?"

"Well I only thought we could walk down together; us being Headboy and girl and all." The badge seemed to gleam from his chest as I took in and mentally groaned.

"How'd you manage to get that position?" I pinched my arm subtly, making sure this wasn't a nightmare.

"I think Dumbledore's finally off his rocker, personally." He joked and started walking towards the compartment. I followed behind, almost at a jog trying to keep up with his long-legged pace.

I frowned at his joke and he instantly sobered up. "I've no idea how I got Headboy- but if it bothers you that much, I can try and get out of it," he offered.

Shaking my head, I felt a little guilty, "No, you got the job for a reason. Keep it; but if you mess this up for me..." I warned him and he only laughed before sliding the door open and allowing me to step in first.

"I know- you'll hex me or give me detention or whatever it is you think is a threat." we were the first ones to arrive and I sat closest to the window. James sat down opposite me and our feet almost touched each other. Feeling self-conscious, I slid mine back and waited for everyone else to arrive. It was silent, but not an awkward silence- it was comfortable and shortly after, the prefects started to trickle in. First was Remus, and then Snape came. After that there were a few sixth years that I didn't recognize and then Alice walked in. Realizing that everyone was here, I started the meeting.

It mainly consisted of handing out a bunch of forms and papers. James spoke a few times about patrols and the duties that we had to complete like planning something for the students to enjoy. He had the idea of a halloween party- it'd be a masquerade and we'd hire a wizard band and catering to supply food. I'd no idea how he managed to come up with that idea, but I won't like- it was impressive and sounded fun.

When we concluded it, I stepped out the door and James followed me. "That went well," he told me as he matched my brisk pace; that wasn't hard for him considering that it seemed as though I was trying to keep up with him.

"Yes it did," I tried to sound polite, but honestly I just wanted to get back to our compartment where I wouldn't be alone with Potter; I had no idea how to react to this new James. Remus and Alice had left with the rest of the prefects, and we had to make sure the compartment was like we had found it.

"Evans- wait!" He grabbed my arm and yanked me around. I stared up at him, "What's your problem today?" he narrowed his blue eyes at me and I shrinked back from his intense gaze.

"Look, I'm sorry ok? I guess I just feel a lot of pressure on myself because it's my final year and I'm Headgirl." I looked up at him and he sighed, letting go of my arm.

"Let's get back to the compartment- we're close to Hogwarts." He let me go in front of him and tried his best to stay at my pace.

Half an hour later, we were off the train. The rest of the ride was pretty uneventful; Sirius had teased me and the girls had caught me up on the latest gossip. James and Remus were quiet for the most part other than the occasional comment and I wondered where Peter was.

James and I led the second years to the carriages and answered their questions on what was pulling them. I comforted the ones who could see them that needed the comfort. Once they were all in the carriages, I walked over to a carriage that Marlene and Alice were waiting in and hopped up next to them. And then, lucky me, Black, Lupin, and Potter sat with us as well. When I asked them where Peter was, they shrugged and said they hadn't seen him all day.

The ride went fast and Remus and James were much more talkative now then they had been on the train. Once we got there, the sorting ceremony and feast were a blur and the next thing I knew was that I was in front of the portrait waiting for James to get up to our dormitories so that we could pick a password. He came up with a giant grin on his face and I watched him warily. "What's got you in a great mood?" I asked him.

He raised his head as if he were just realizing I was waiting for him, "Hmm? Oh nothing- just the guys."

I nodded, "Well we've gotta decided on a password- any ideas?"

Just then, we heard voices around the corner and frowned at each other: everyone should be in their common room. We saw the black hair of Bellatrix Black come around first and then Lucius Malfoy. Behind them, was none other than Severus Snape. I flinched backward- he'd ignored me for most of the prefect meeting and had a few snide remarks about Potter to throw in.

James noticed and bit his lip, "C'mon, Evans" he spoke softly, "Let's go inside."

I gaped- any other time he would've taken this moment to hex Sev and get into a good fight with the other two, "B- but they aren't supposed to be out and roaming the halls at this time."

"Butterbeer- that's the password," he said to the portrait and it swung open revealing the stone entrance. He ushered me inside before any of them could spot us and then hurried in after me.

I nibbled on my bottom lip and glanced up at him- he was starting to walk towards the fireplace and I was still standing close to the entrance, "Thanks, Potter."

He turned his upper body towards me and gave me a crooked smile that had soft eyes, "For what? I just didn't want to see that git's face more than I have too." While it sounded like he meant that, I knew he did it because he knew Sev got to me.

I rolled my eyes and went to sit down on the giant red sofa that faced the fireplace. The room was stone but it still had a cozy feel to it. It had multiple tapestries hanging on the walls and carpets around the floor. There was a table on the opposite side of the room and multiple chairs around the room. None of the chairs were as big or looked as comfortable as the two that matched the couch I was on.

Potter joined me on the sofa and hung his arm on the back of it. We stared at the fire and after a while I tugged a blanket off the back of the sofa and draped it over myself. Potter looked at me and I blushed under his intense stare. He cleared his throat, "Well, I think I'm gonna head to bed now. See ya in the morning, Evans."

I smiled slightly, "'Night, Potter." He stood and went up the stairs to his room that had the gold label "Headboy" on it. Soon after he left, I folded the blanket back up and went up to my own room. It had the normal Hogwarts bed on it which was great because they were huge. There were two window seats that overlooked the Forbidden Forest and the Whomping Willow. A giant wardrobe took over one of the corners and a red chandelier carpet was in the middle of the floor. A door on the right side led to a huge bathroom that I had yet to explore.

Sighing, I decided I'd do that tomorrow and I quickly performed a spell to put my clothes and shoes neatly in the wardrobe. My school books flew neatly to the shelves that lined the upper half of the wall and the books I read for fun landed on a bookcase that was by my bed. I quickly changed into Soft pajama shorts and a t-shirt and then slid into bed, to fall into a deep sleep.