Lily Lily Evans reached across her kitchen table to take the letter from her sister. It was a parchment envelope with green writing, just as all letters from Hogwarts were.

"It's from the bloody freak school, I think that I should burn it! Then you'll never know what they want, will you Lil-"

"Petunia Ann Evans, give the letter to your sister straight away!" Caroline Evans snapped, "I have never seen such terrible behavior!"

"Thanks Mum." Lily said, "You heard her Petunia, give it here this moment!"

Lily ripped the envelope open and pulled out the parchment inside.

"Booklists, Letter, oh where is it." She murmured " Yes! I knew it I just knew it! Mum, I'm head girl this year!"

Harry Evans looked up from his newspaper and Mrs. Evans stood up, clapped and hugged her daughter.

"Oh, my dearest! How proud, how proud I am of you. I knew you were so clever and talented and everyth-" She broke off as The horse-like girl snatched the letter away from Lily "Petunia, how dare you! You aren't even happy about this new bit of good news that Lily just received! It is so exciting! Our own little Lily Rose, as head girl. My goodness!"

Lily called upstairs to her Barn owl "Lena, come down here, I need to write to Alice, Hestia, and Marlene! They will be so excited for me!"

Lily ran up to her room and to her old desk, covered in books and parchment. The room was small, much like Lily's whole house. Her little cot was tucked in the corner, covered with homemade blankets, pillows, and stuffed animals. She pulled out three bits of parchment and addressed them to her three best friends.

You will not believe this! I have just gotten my letter that says I am head girl! I know that you all will not be angry a me for gloating so I will! I am so happy and I cannot wait to shove this new bit of news up James Potter's egotistical, stupid fat. No I won't brag too much, that would be wrong, right? I sincerely hope that professor Dumbledore is not so far gone so as to make any of the Marauders Head Boy. I also cannot wait to punish Narcissa Black for all the Hell se has given me. I promise to use my powers for (mostly) good, not evil. Much love, Lils

Just then, as she ended the letter, another creature flew in her window, a bat. She caught the letter, opened it and read:

Dreaded Lillian, I do not regret it if I have disturbed a happy dinner with your umm.not very noble family. I am just informing you that my dearest love James has been appointed head boy. Worst, Narcissa of the Noble House of Black

Oh, well she couldn't have expected anything good out of Narcissa's letter. "My dearest love James", oh please, she may stalk him, but he certainly did not like her. She was just another addition to that unusually large head of his. But, dammit, that would mean that she , Lily would have to put up with him all year.

At least she beat out Narcissa for the badge. That snobby rich girl had made her life a nightmare since Lily had arrived in homemade robes in her first year. Her parentage wasn't enough to satisfy Narcissa, and the first thing she learned about the wizarding world was what a mudblood is. Her parents were muggles, but they were kind people who loved Lily.

She took out her diary from the second drawer and muttered "James Potter is an Airhead" and the lock clicked.

Dear Diary,
I don't know why I feel so depressed even though I just got the news I have been hoping to get for six years. Narcissa wrote me a mean letter, but what else is new? James is Head Boy, so that is not going to be fun, but I feel like something bad is going to happen. I wish I could go back to school tomorrow, instead of in two weeks.

A knock at the door pierced the silence. Lily jumped and heard her mother shuffle towards the door. She saw it open and two cloaked figures came in the door. The thunder outside crashed and the power suddenly flickered and died.

"What do you want?" she called down to the figures, "Why are you here?"

The taller of the two put his finger to his lips and pressed out the two candles by the door. The smaller one removed her hood and lit her wand so that they could all see each other. Petunia gasped at her face, which had a scar down its left side.

She whispered "We are here to keep you safe, Lily Evans. Lord Voldemort is killing all those of muggle descent. You are to come live with us for the rest of the summer. Here is a note from Dumbledore."

She snatched the envelope and ripped it open.

Lily, You are to stay with Dorcas Meadowes and Samuel Potter. You will go with your family into hiding at Godric's Hollow. That is all I can say now. -Albus Dumbledore
Lily thought,

"Um, m-may I ask a, uh, question?" Petunia cut in with some hesitance, "Who a-are you, and w-what do you want with m-my uh, family?"

"Don't worry my dear," Dorcas consoled Petunia unsuccessfully , "We are here to take your sister for the two weeks to our house. It will just be a short visit."

Petunia looked pleased at this idea, but Lily was not. The idea of two whole weeks with James did not make her feel as happy as Petunia. She shot a look at Samuel, who looked much like James, except for James' ice blue eyes, they must have come from his mother.

"Mr. Potter, should I go and get my things?" Lily asked, "They are up in my room."

"I'll come up and help you pack!" agreed Dorcas, "We need to leave very soon."

They clambered up the stairs to Lily's room, which could barely fit two people inside.

"Um, I'm sorry for the mess," Lily said, "We don't have much money."

"Oh, that is quite alright," Dorcas said congenially, "Reminds me of my childhood home!"

Lily sighed and put the last book in her trunk. She went to her closet and started pulling out her patched up robes.

"Oh, just one last thing!" She called to Dorcas and threw in her new Head Girl's Badge.

They arrived downstairs clumsily, with Dorcas and Lily carrying the trunk between them. The owl cage was somehow balanced on top of the trunk. Lily ran to her mother and father and kissed them goodbye. Petunia and Lily shook hands forcibly. Lily embraced her parents once more, whispered "I love you" and was out of the door.

They walked a block and turned onto a peaceful road. The houses were small and exactly alike, except for one. They walked up to this one, which was green, and rapped on the door three times. A timid looking witch came to the door and bowed them inside without question.

They walked into the living room and stood before the fire. Samuel took out a pouch and put a pinch of floo powder in each hand. Dorcas stood to the fire, called "Godric's Hollow" , and was gone. Lily went next, and she felt the flames tickle her as she went through.

She arrived in a neat kitchen that sparkled slightly in the moonlight. It was late, yet she sensed something moving about the house. A rustle in the hall told her that someone else was here. Suddenly, a house elf appeared in the doorway, obviously a female. She was wearing a huge grin on her face as she spotted a visitor.

"Hullo miss! I'm Pada, the Potter house elf. Will you be staying long? I hope so, I just LOVE visitors!"

Lily was strongly reminded of a loyal dog as Pada pounced on her again, taking her things.

"I'll take these up to your room! Is there anything I can get you, miss? Don't hesitate to ask!"

With that, Pada went scampering up to Lily's room, leaving Lily staring in bewilderment. She was so anxious to serve! She seemed nice enough, though, so Lily turned back to Mr. Potter.

"Um, Mr. Potter, sir?" She asked, "May I go to sleep soon?"

"Certainly, Lily," he answered, "I'll just show you up to one of the guest rooms."

With that she followed him upstairs, where she heard the snoring of her worst enemy.