The Talented Potter Girl
Chapter 1 Disaster Birthday

My name is Lily Luna Potter, I am the daughter of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley. My older brothers are James Sirius Potter and Albus Severus Potter and while they tease me constantly, I still love them to death.

Being a Potter means that you are special, and having a normal life becomes near impossible, especially when you happen to be a Metamorphmagus, and just so happen to be the first Potter and Weasley to be sorted into Slytherin.

Now since you know a little bit of me I will start off telling you at my 11th birthday.

I have always been small. I was the shortest of my year at the Muggle School and even when I turned 11, I was still short. I woke up early that morning hoping to smell fresh baked pancakes but my parents were not up yet at 6 o'clock on a Saturday. So I stepped out of bed and walked over to my closet to pick out clothes. I have three favourite colours: green, black, and red. But since it was my birthday I decided to put on Grandma Weasley's jumper, which was purple. Even though the rest of the family got to choose which colour jumper they wanted, for some reason I just got purple. Maybe because I can change my hair colour so it won't clash, but purple would have fitted Victoire and Dominique as well. Dominique would die for purple. Anyway, I gathered my black skirt and my purple jumper with a silver L and headed to my own bathroom. My room might not be that big but having an own bathroom is awesome. James and Al share and thank God I do not have to be there.

I always love long hot showers! It gives me time to think and relax.
After the shower I got dressed and brushed my hair then I looked good in the mirror. Observing my appearance I decided to leave my hair to be its fiery red. It clashed with my jumper but I didn't mind. Maybe Grandma Weasley might chance the colour of my jumpers now. I let my hair grow until it hang just above my knees. I love it that way. Nice long and strait. Looking in the mirror I was tempted to chance my eyes a really light blue but decided not to. When I came back in my room I heard my mum go down the stairs. I peeked my head out of my bedroom door, my hair swinging around me and called her.

"Hey Mummy." She turned.
"Hey Lily-Flower." She said back smiled and walked back up. I gave her a hug.
"Happy Birthday Lily." Mum said as we walked off the stairs to the kitchen, still embracing. She placed me on a chair. I looked around the house it was decorated with balloons.

"Do I need to guess what I should make for the birthday girl?' mum asked with a smile.
"PANCAKES!" I chirped happily. We only ate pancakes on special occasions like birthdays.
"I thought so. Are the boys awake yet?" Mum asked as she got out a pan and oil. 'The Boys' was our name for my dad, James and Albus. They always slept in. I grinned.
"I doubt it but I am sure that the smell of pancakes will make them walking in here right away." Mum laughed while I said that. I was right. As the scent of the first baked pancakes filled the air it did not take long for them to come down.
Dad gave me a big hug and kissed me on my forehead. Albus gave me hug too while wishing me happy birthday. James who normal would tease me non-stop was now acting like the big brother. He probably felt he was going to be more responsible since I was going to Hogwarts too. My owl had actually come yesterday. That was quite usual but I did not mind one bit. James gave me a huge hug and swung me around. I giggled in surprise.
"Happy Birthday lil' sis." He said as he put me back down. He was my big brother. He was really tall for a 14-year-old. Mum always said he looked like Ron from the inside not the outside. He had messy jet-black hair and hazel eyes like Granddad Potter. Albus had the same hair but dad's eyes. I know mum is glad that when I am my 'natural' me I look like her. Dad came up to mum and gave her a kiss.
"That smells good Ginny." He said and got out plates. Then he looked back at me and suddenly at my long hair. He raised his eyebrow. I just smiled at him very sweetly. Just because I am a Metamorphmagus does not mean my parents don't have any restrictions with what I can do to my hair.

"It's because it's your birthday Lily but otherwise I don't want Rapunzel in my home." He said half joking half serious. I smiled and nodded.
"Okay Daddy."

When the pancakes were ready the stack got attacked by pieces of cutlery. We talked and laughed and sang while the stack got smaller and smaller until only crumbs were left. I would get all my presents later today. The guests (family and aunty Luna and Uncle Neville with their partner and children) would come at noon. After breakfast I helped clean up and curled up into a ball on the most comfortable chair in the living room and started reading. Normally I would play Quidditch but my mum, dad, James and Al where getting the cake and I was not allowed to see it.
I am the only one in the whole entire family who actually reads muggle books. I love them! They are so interesting and funny and I am in love with romance novels. It's funny how both Rose and me like to read but Rose is only interested in school books while I like anything but study books.
As I was just reading how Elizabeth Bennet refused Mr Darcy my parents and brothers came back with a huge box that contained my cake. I marked my page and skipped towards them but as I wanted to peak inside mum stopped me.
"Wait till noon dear. It's a special cake and a surprise."
I gave her a mocking frown but when mum says no its no.

I went up to my room and got out my new suitcase for Hogwarts. I had already packed a few things even though I still needed all my school stuff. I sighed as I opened it again for the hundredth time this week. The Invisibility cloak at the bottom and Marauders Map on top of that. Over those I had placed a few jeans, jumpers, T-shirts, socks, flats, converse, some skirts and one dress. I closed it when I heard someone come up the stairs. No one knew I had the cloak and map and I wanted to keep it secret as long as possible. Though I believe dad showed me them on purpose. He even put them back in the draws in front of me! I think he thinks I am the most responsible and thrusts me with those things.

I walked over to the window mum came in.
"Lily, Uncle Ron and Aunty Hermione are here with Rose and Hugo of course." And walked over to the window. Looking down I saw Rose, her dark, curly red hair bounced up and down. She always looked perfect and always acted perfect. She was the perfect girl of the family who always got everything.

Being the youngest girl in the whole Weasley clan I get overlooked a lot, having to fight for some recognition among all my family members.

I decided to make my hair a different shade of red so it would fit my clothing. Mum saw me and she knows I envy Rose. She tells me a lot that I am not overlooked and Rose has her imperfect things too but for some reason when I see Rose I compare myself with her and seem tiny. I have my mothers build, being more lean than curvy.

Mum looked at my frown and gave me a big hug.
"Just have patience sweetie. Your time will come. I told you, you are just as great as Rose, even if you don't see it now. Everybody loves you Lily. You are the beautiful flower that keeps us all together." And she kissed me on my forehead. I smiled at her and whispered thanks.

The doorbell rang and I ran downstairs to open the door. Aunty Hermione came in first and gave me a kiss and pushed a present in my hands. I assumed it was a book, only Aunty Hermione knows how much I love muggle books. Uncle Ron bend down, picked me up and swung me around. I love Uncle Ron he is funny. Rose and Hugo both gave me a hug and wished me happy birthday. Not long after them Grandma and Granddad Weasley and Uncle Bill, Aunt Fleur with Victoire, Dominique (who is my favourite cousin), and Louis. Fred and Roxanne followed with Uncle George and Aunty Angelina also arrived. Everyone was surprised to see Uncle Charlie though I believe he always had a little thing for me. Uncle Percy with Lucy and Molly had travelled along with Uncle Charlie. Aunt Audrey had to go to Germany but send her love. Aunty Luna and Uncle Rolf with Lorcan and Lysander came when I unpacked my presents and Uncle Neville came later with Alice and Aunty Hannah.

My birthday cake was one I will never forget. It was a snitch with all four Hogwarts colours on it. I found it quite symbolic. It was as if no one cared in which house I came as long as I played Quidditch. It tasted great too. When everyone had a piece my biggest surprise came. Teddy and Aunty Andromeda came in. I ran up to Teddy and hugged him as he swung me up like Uncle Ron had and I giggled. Teddy was my best brother (well really step brother I guess).
"I did not know you would come." I giggled as he put me down.
"My dearest Lily-flower, why would I not come on your birthday?" he asked his hair turquoise blue.
"But you are so late." I exclaimed as I lead him and Aunty Andromeda to the chairs.
"Sometimes it takes awhile to get a good present." Aunty Andromeda said and held out a box. I took it carefully as I noticed she passed it so gently. I opened the lid and gasped. In it was a very small kitten curled up in a ball. It was completely white, with fluffy ears and a soft belly and had light blue eyes. I picked up the little thing and held it close to my chest and could feel its warmth. Only "awww." and "how cute!" filled the silence.
"It's a girl Lily." Teddy said putting an arm around my shoulder.
"She's beautiful. Thank you, thank you, thank you." I said but did not hug him or Aunty Andromeda because I did not want to put the kitten down.
"What will you call her Lily?' Rose asked me. I thought for a while and then told her.
"Snow."

The party went on. Teddy and Andromeda sat down. Teddy next to Victoire of course and got some cake too. Snow looked up at me and I could see in her eyes she trusted me. I placed her on my lap and stroke her. Uncle Charlie asked Teddy a few questions about Snow. Teddy said he was late because the mother of Snow had given birth later than expected. The shopkeeper had told them that giving a just born kitten to someone it would thrust the person quicker. I looked down at Snow and felt sad that she had only spend a short time with her mother and promised I would try and be as good to her as I could.

Through out the conversation I noticed Rose and Uncle Ron where acting quite coolly towards each other and sensed something was wrong. I was not the only one. It wasn't until Molly told us she had a boyfriend did Ron burst.
"See Rose, that is an acceptable boyfriend and not some traitor. I forbid you! He doesn't love you and YOU don't love him. If you are testing my temper this way I will tell you this is over the limit!"
"YOU are not to decide who my boyfriend is. YOU don't even know him. YOU are just being selfish and old dad. I LOVE Scorpius and he loves me and YOU nor anyone else can stop that!" Rose fired back. I let my mouth fall open as her words sank in. Scorpius Malfoy and Rose. I felt a lump in my throat and a beast in my stomach. The first time I saw Scorpius two years ago I fell in love but now…Rose had him. I felt my heart break.

"He's a SLYTHERIN!" Uncle Ron shouted.
"What is so bad about being Slytherin?" I asked loud enough for everyone to hear. All eyes turned towards me. "It's not supposed to matter! We are all humans and should live in harmony. The house of Slytherin can't do anything about the fact that Voldemort came from Slytherin and who said Gryffindor is so great, or Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw. Just because Gryffindor stands for bravery does not mean everyone is brave or nice. Or Slytherin. I am sure they are not all mean and hate Mudbloods. Its just stupid, just stupid that people always refer to the past because it's easy." I told them. I was pissed of. This was my birthday. I hate it that people judge others without really knowing them and I would not have anyone ruin my special birthday cake. I felt save knowing that wherever I would be people would still love me and Uncle Ron was not allowed to take that feeling away.

Everyone just stared at me. It was a sign for me to go. I went inside and upstairs to my room. I let Snow go on the floor and she went exploring her new environment. I let myself fall on my bed and picked Snow up and cuddled her against my chest. The image of the blue-grey eyes of Scorpius came up. Tears rolled down my cheeks. Rose was so lucky.

Hey guys, thank you for all the favs, follows and reviews on this story. Re-reading these first chapters, I want to redo a few, especially since I've been writing this story for a while and my idea of Lily keeps changing, as does my writing style.

Anyway, I'd advise people to kinda jump ahead to chapter 4 or 5. I think the story gets a bit better. Of course I'd want people to read the whole thing, but I know from my own experience that I enjoy stories of Lily when she's more mature, so if you do, just skip ahead a bit. You won't miss out on important information.

Again thank you for all the support! Please review, tell me what you like, don't like, or suggestions