AN: this is my first fan fic so don't eat me!

Summary: They have known each other for a while. Their fathers worked together and she is best friends with his cousin. What happens when she movies in with his family? Will he realize that she is much more than a smart, funny friend of the family? He already knows she is a talent Quidditch player. She already knows that he is a lady's man but will James Potter finally find love?

Disclaimer: JK Rowling owns it all!

My name is Michelle Smith. Everyone calls me Michi though. I am 17 years old and I go to Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I am about to attend my 7th and final year there. I grew up in America until I was 11 then we moved to England. I have no mom; she died when I was really little so it has always been me and my dad. When I met Rose Wesley, I felt like I finally found my place in my new home, she is the best friend anyone could ask for. Through her I meet all of the Wesley/Potter clan. Dad and I are always invited to all of the birthdays, holiday, and family gatherings. Mr. Potter is Dad's boss in the auror department so I always stay with them or Rose's family when my Dads gone sometimes I just stay home alone.

It was a stormy night and I was alone again. This always happens to me. My dad gets called out on a mission and I'm stuck by myself. It hasn't been as bad since I started school but I'm on vacation and my dad was supposed to be here with me till I went back to school but as my dad would say "the life of an auror what are you going to do." I woke up this morning to a note from him that said he didn't know how long he was going to be gone and that I was to go stay with the Potters until he gets back or until I leave for school, whatever comes first. I knew he was most likely going to be gone for the rest of the summer because he was sending me to the Potters. Don't get me wrong I love the Potter family; I Just knew what this meant, I wasn't going to see my father till Christmas.

A few hours later I was standing in front of the Potter house. It is a large, but not too large, country home with a huge yard with a Quidditch field and pond even though you wouldn't know they were there unless you had been there before. I slowly walked to the door, despite the pouring rain I was enjoying the weather and I was bloody nervous I didn't know why I had been here almost a hundred times. I knock on the door, when it opened I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding in. Ginny Potter has been more of a motherly figure to me then I think I deserve. She is about 5'7'' with medium length fiery red hair. She is good shape even after having 3 kids. I guess it's because Mr. Potter and her never turn down a game of Quidditch, she use to play for the Harpies. She always has this happy presence about her. It makes you want to be around her all the time.

"Oh Michi! It's so good to see you come in out of the rain." She pulled me into a big hug as she shut the door behind me.

"It been a while since you have stayed here it's going to be such a joy having you stay here this summer. You can go put your things in the guest bed room. Then come back down here for some tea."

"Ok Mrs. Potter." I grabbed my bag and headed up the stairs. I opened the door and sat on the bed looking around the room that I have stayed in at least 4 times over the past 7 years. For some reason this time felt different.

AN: sorry it's so short please comment I will write more if you do…. I also appreciate feedback!