Lily Evans' POV
Through the windows of The Hogwarts Express, I wave to my parents. As it begins to move, I close my eyes and lean back against my seat, feeling the gentle rock of the train. I hear the compartment door open and close again quickly. Startled, I open my eyes only to see Sev sitting beside me smiling.
"Did I scare you?" he asks smiling. I shake my head and laugh. Just as he begins to ask me about my summer the compartment door slides open again. James Potter struts in and sits beside me. "What are you doing here Potter?" I ask, rolling my eyes. He just grins "I'm just here to ask about your summer!" God, he could be so bloody annoying sometimes. "It was fine. Now, what are you actually here for?" He laughs "Wow, you've gotten smarter Evans. Fine, I'm just here to ask you if you want to go out with me." I laugh harshly. "In your dreams! I've told you this before and I will tell you again, the answer is no! Now leave!" He sighs then walks out, slamming the door behind him.
"How long has he been asking you to go out with him?" Sev asks curiously after he leaves. "Since the end of the fourth year" I reply. Sev nods and changes the subject "So, are you prepared for OWL exams?" "Yes" I reply. "I've been studying this entire summer, and Petunia kept on calling me a freak for having school subjects such as charms or herbology" he laughs. "Well, me too. Let's see who will get better test results, I definitely will!" I punch him playfully. "We'll see about that!" I laugh.