The Evans household was abuzz with excitement, Lily was off to university, not just any university. The University. Hogwarts University, perhaps the most prestigious university in Europe. Of course, the Evans were a tad overwhelmed and nervous.

"Mum, where is my pink cardigan?"

"It should be in one of your suitcases."

"I can't find it!" Lily shouted in exasperation.

Violet Evans shook her head at the display her daughter was making, she had been like this all day. Lily always did lack the patience so Violet started rummaging through Lily's suitcase for her cardigan. She caught sight of pink wool and pulled it out from under the rest of the clothes.

"What's this then?" Violet asked her daughter who was fretting over appearance before a mirror. Lily glanced at her mother through the mirror and let out a sigh in relief. She grabbed the clothing from her mother's hand and placed back in the case.

"Only one more to pack." Lily said as she continued to stare at herself. Violet stepped towards her and made Lily face her.

"You look beautiful, sweetie. Now calm down." Violet said. Lily smiled sheepishly.

"I'm calm."

Violet raised an eyebrow, Lily let out a laugh in response and went back to packing. Violet heard footsteps pass the room and peeked out the door just in time to see Petunia, having just returned from a date with Vernon, slamming her bedroom door. Violet sighed and made her way to her eldest daughter's room. Petunia's room was extremely clean, not a hairpin out of place, a stark contrast to Lily's at the moment. Petunia was sitting on her bed scrolling through her phone.

"Tuney, Lily's leaving today. Help us pack and spend some time with her."

Petunia rolled her eyes, not even sparing Violet a glance. "I didn't think perfect little Lily wanted me around."

Violet narrowed her eyes at Petunia, "You know that isn't true." She snatched Petunia's phone and forced her up,"Now come on."

Petunia protested but Violet was having none of it. She pulled Petunia to Lily's room, "Now help me and Lily."

Petunia obeyed begrudgingly, occasionally shooting a poorly veiled barb at Lily. Violet glanced at Lily who seemed to be controlling her temper for once. Violet had always tried to mend Lily's and Petunia's relation but it was near impossible. Violet silently knew the core of their relationship problems was Petunia's jealousy and she had always tried to equally divide her attention between her girls but Petunia isn't Petunia if she isn't stubborn, or maybe an Evans isn't an Evans if they aren't stubburn. Violet shook her head slightly and heard a car pull over on the driveway.

"That must be your father. I'll be right back."

Lily glanced at her mother as she exited the room and turned to her older sister.

"Seriously, Tuney. Did I do something to offend you? I'm heading off to Hogwarts today, can't you at least be nice for once." Lily was genuinely curious.

Petunia scoffed, "Did I do something? Oh please, Lily. You've been showing off your admission to Hogwarts for the whole neighborhood to see. All I hear is, Lily this, Lily that."

Lily starred at her sister in shock, was Petunia jealous? "You're jealous."

Petunia's eyes flashed, "Jealous? Of What? Of being a freak? 'Cause that's what you and that Snape boy are. You two are a bunch of freaks and are off to a university for freaks."

Lily's eyes widened in hurt and made her way out the room, "At least I won't have to see you everyday."

*Linebreak*

James stepped out of his car and went to retrieve his luggage. He grabbed his along with Sirius'. Sirius popped out the car behind him,

"Well, we're finally here."

Sirius clutched the handle of his suitcase and walked into the train station, James followed close behind. He noticed people starring at him, but he was used to it and smiled at people once in a while through his sunglasses. Sirius looked around, never having really travelled by train was let curiosity get the better of him. He was more accustomed to traveling by plane or jet, James wasn't that different in that respect. Due to certain circumstances James' family jet was currently unavailable and the were left with no other option. Sirius looked up the train schedule and turned to James,

"Our train is already here, leaves in 30 minutes."

James nodded and followed Sirius to where he said the train was stationed.

"Right there." Sirius pointed. James caught sight of it too, Hogwarts Express was one big train that commuted from London to Hogsmeade and back. James and Sirius starred at in interest and then loaded their luggage into it. Once inside the train, James and Sirius found it a bit difficult to find their seats, trains were different from their usual mode of transport.

James peered into the compartments as they walked by, he noticed that most of their occupants were students. One compartment was filled with a bunch of guys, another with a group of cute girls. When they passed it, Sirius wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.

James laughed and patted his best friend on the back, "It's filled, mate."

Sirius pouted but continued down the corridor, the next compartment was occupied by a girl with fiery red hair. James starred at her for longer then would seem appropriate, for she was beautiful. Her red hair fell over her shoulders as she was curled up near the window reading a magazine. James spared her one last glance before continuing his way. Not long after James and Sirius got to the end of the carriage and still were unsuccessful in finding their compartment. They went back the path they came and looked for an empty compartment they could occupy, the first one they came by was the one with the red haired girl. Sirius grinned when he caught sight of her. He ran his hand in his hair and with his customary smirk entered it. James rolled his eyes and followed.

The red hair looked up, startled by their intrusion. She watched as he and Sirius pulled in their luggage, and searched where to place them. She assumed that they must not be used to traveling by train and after a few moments of just watching got up.

"I'll help you with that."

James and Sirius whipped around and Sirius grinned, "I'd love that. You see we're not used to trains."

Lily smiled politely and picked up their luggage to place it on top their seats. She struggled a bit considering their suitcases were pretty heavy. James was quick to her aid, Lily smiled in thanks and with James' help was able to put the luggage away. She sat back in her seat and was about to go back reading when she was interrupted, "So you going to Hogwarts as well?"

Lily looked up to see the boy with long hair grinning at her. "Yeah." She answered.

The guy nodded, "Well I'm Sirius Black by the way." He flipped his hair dramatically, "And this guy beside me is my best mate, James Potter."

James nodded his head at Lily, for some reason he felt slightly uncomfortable around the red head.She smiled at him politely in response. James saw Sirius give him a weird look but ignored it all together.

"I'm Lily." She introduced.

Sirius leaned over, took her hand and pressed a kiss to her knuckles, "A lovely name for a lovely girl." Lily starred at Sirius in shock and could feel herself blushing. She quickly took back her hand and noticed Sirius' friend roll his eyes at his antics.

The train started with a jolt and Sirius sat back, startled. Lily looked at him strangely. Sirius explained, "As I mentioned before, we're not used to trains. I prefer air travel, you know. But my man, James' jet got all wet."

Lily raised her eyebrow at that and was about ask how a jet got wet when Sirius cut her off with a wink, "Don't ask."

"So we decided to take the train, see how normal people commute."

Lily's eyes narrowed slightly, she was able to soundly conclude that the boys in front her were clearly rich snobs. James even seemed to refuse to acknowledge her presence in the compartment. Sirius started going on about something but was interrupted by James.

"Give her a break, Sirius. She's not falling for you."

Sirius faced James and his face was a picture a mock hurt but James did notice the concern at James behavior in his eyes, honestly when did James Potter pass up an opportunity to flirt with a cute girl, "You don't know that, Jamsey."

James was about reply when the compartment door was slid open by two guys. They glanced at the seat numbers written above the seats James and Sirius were on.

"Excuse me, but those are our seats."

James got up and apologized, "Sorry, we'll be on our way then. Come on, Sirius." He was already feeling uncomfortable.

Sirius pulled James back down onto his seat and with pleaded with him with his rather expressive eyebrows. Sirius unlike James was not going to pass up this opportunity with Lily. James in the end relented for his friend's sake.

"Or on the other hand, you guys can go find another seat." James retracted as he turned to the guys. He recognized them from most probably one of the balls he's been to. Avery and Mulciber were their names he believed.

It seemed that Avery recognized him in turn, "You're James Potter."

A mischievous smile appeared on James lips, "Am I?"

Mulciber joined Avery, "You are. I saw you on a magazine."

Sirius snickered at the mention of the magazine and was about to explain to Lily but was elbowed in the stomach by James before he got the chance. Lily starred at James,this guy was on a magazine. She had to admit that he was good looking and was obviously magazine material but she couldn't recall if she'd ever seen him on one.

"Sexiest Teen Alive." Sirius mouthed at Lily. Lily's eyes widen and she checked James out. Well they weren't wrong.

"Maybe." James replied to Mulciber.

"Doesn't really matter who you guys are." Mulciber said, "Those are our seats." He pointed to where James and Sirius were sitting.

Sirius put out his hand in his pocket and pulled out a bunch of bills, "How much for the seats boys?"

Avery looked disgusted at Sirius as he eyed the money, "We've got plenty of that, Black." Lily pursed her lips as she watched Sirius handle money so carelessly.

"Fine, fine. Let's compromise then. You guys can take our seats then." Sirius handed them his and James' ticket and Avery and Mulciber agreed. They left without further notice. Sirius plopped himself back on his seat and turned to Lily, "So where were we, Lily? What's your family name?"

Lily hesitated, "Evans." She could feel the heat rising in her cheeks.

Sirius looked confused, "Never heard of that name."

"You wouldn't. I'm at Hogwarts with a scholarship." Lily said softly. Sirius nodded his head in understanding and James looked at her interest. He was impressed it was no easy feat to get into Hogwarts especially on scholarship.

Sirius changed the subject, "What dorm building are you in?"

"Slytherin from what I heard. What about you two?"

"Gryffindor." Sirius declared proudly, "Had to pull a few strings for that."

Lily nodded, "You ever been to Hogwarts?"

Sirius nodded, "My parents studied there, so did James'. We've visited for the alumni functions. It's beautiful, you know..."

James watched as Lily hung on to every word that came out of Sirius' mouth that was about Hogwarts. She was clearly excited and frankly even James was. It was where his parents had fallen in love and James had his fingers crossed.

It was always said Hogwarts was a magical place particularly for love.

A/N: So the first chapter! Hope you guys like it. Don't forget to subscribe and of course review! We'd love your feedback. So until we see again!!