A/N: Ok, I'm not an author, just pretending to be for this story. Its my
first story, so please don't flame me too bad. I love the James and Lily
pairing.
This isn't going to be a love/hate. It's also not going to be a "her
friends fall in love with his friends" and vice versa story either, I hate
those, they're so predictable.
This is also going to start off really slow, but I promise it'll get
better.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, its all J. K. Rowlings, she's the genius.
His Life, Her Life
Chapter 1
Lily Evans sat at the dinning room table. She was working on her potions essay that Professor Sagget had assigned for the summer. A long strand of red hair fell over her shoulder, and irritated, she flicked it back with her hand.
Only 4 inches left she thought, and slightly annoyed, she realized that she had nothing left to write about. The essay was on the many uses of ground hippogriff feathers in potions of the 16th centaury. It had taken her forever to research, and she still needed more information.
Maybe I should take a break. It was a beautiful day outside, with the sun shining thought the window; she looked out and saw the clear blue sky.
She packed up her books, and set them on a shelf where Petunia wouldn't notice.
As she walked to the door a brown barn owl swooped through the kitchen window. She looked a little closer and saw that it had a letter attached to its leg. The owl held out its leg for her to untie the letter from.
As she flipped over the letter, she noticed the Hogwarts seal on the other side. Feeling a little excited, she quickly broke the seal and pulled out the letter from inside.
Dear Miss Evans,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected as a Prefect for this upcoming year at Hogwarts.
Enclosed is your prefect pin and the list of books and school supplies for next year.
Yours Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster
The letter in Lily's hand slowly drifted to the floor, and the redhead just stood still in shock. A million thoughts were flying though her head, and as she slowly regained control of her body, the first thing she said was, "Mom!"
She bent down to pick up the letter and ran toward the living room, while her mom in hearing headed toward the kitchen. They collided, with typical Lily gracelessness, and Lily fell to the floor.
"Lily, darling, are you alright?" Rose Evans quiered her daughter anxiously.
"I'm fine," came the reply, "Mom, theymademeaprefect!" Lily said quickly.
Rose Evans took a moment to decipher this announcement, and as realization dawned she swept her daughter up in a big hug. "Darling, that's wonderful, you've definitely worked hard enough to deserve it. Go call your father at work and tell him."
Diagon Alley.
It was always wonderful.
The people moving quickly from one store to another, the bright colors in the windows of every store, and the smells that drifted down the street and filled her nose with their mouthwatering aroma.
First Stop she thought Florish and Botts. The books for this year were easily found. But Lily loved books and spent more time wandering up and down the aisles in search of something for "light reading". At last she decided on Charms for All Occasions and the latest edition of Hogwarts: A History. She paid for her books and left the store.
She looked down at her shopping list and groaned at the next item.
2. robes, formal and school.
It wasn't that Lily hated getting new clothes, she just didn't care for Madame Malkin's suggestions. Perhaps a fitted robe which would enhance her bust, or slits on the side that would show off her long legs.
Lily really didn't think that was important, and unlike most girls at Hogwarts she was completely oblivious to how beautiful she really was. All she saw was a girl that was too tall and too skinny. I actually fact she was just a slender 5' 10" girl with big green eyes, long eyelashes, and beautiful long red hair hat wasn't too orange, or to light, but a darker red which fell half way down her back.
Fighting the urge to sigh, she stepped into the store.
Madame Malkin quickly had her up on a stool, getting the measurements for this years robes. "Well dear, you've gotten a little taller this year. Perhaps this year you'd like to try a fitted robe which would enhance your bust, or slits that will show off your long legs."
Again suppressing the urge to sigh, all Lily said was "No, thank you."
"Well, dear, if you're sure. This will just take a few moments make, is there anything else you need?"
"Actually, my mom gave me money for a new dress robe." Lily replied.
"Oh," Madame Malkin said excitedly, "I have just the ones." She bustled away quickly and brought back a beautiful emerald green robe. "Now, this will look amazing on you, it will match your eyes and the cut is perfect for your body."
It really was the nicest robe Lily had ever seen, and when Madame Malkin gave her a gentle push over to the changing room to try it on, she didn't even give a taken hesitation. The fabric slid over her head and caressed every part of her body, clinging in all the right places, and then flowing down to the ground.
She stepped out of the changing room to see what she looked like in the mirror. Even Lily had to agree that the robe was perfect for her.
"Lily Evans," said a sneering voice behind her, "Are you going to change who you are to fit some ideal?"
Lily whirled around, only to see Severus Snape, leaning against a wall with a smirk on his face.
"Hello Severus," she said with a smile, "How was your vacation?" Lily had been friends with Severus since second year, when he had stopped some Slytherins from picking on her. As she looked him over she noticed that he had gotten a little taller, and maybe even put on a bit of weight. His hair was still as greasy as ever, she also noticed with a mental grimace. A slight flicker of light of light on his shoulder grabbed her attention, "I guess you made a prefect too."
She turned around to face the mirror again, and then heard a very quiet voice say, "As always, Evans, your powers of observation astound me."
"Hey you, Snape, leave the lady alone," shouted a voice. Both turned at the sound of the voice, to see the Marauders standing in the doorway of Madame Malkin's.
James Potter stood in the middle, he was a little taller and his messy hair stood out in all directions. His handsome face seemed to be in utter shock and disbelief. "Lily?" he managed to choke out.
"Lily, darling, why have you been hiding such radiant beauty from us all these years," came a bold response from Sirius; he was standing beside James and looked as handsome as ever.
Remus just smiled. He was taller than Lily, but managed to look small beside Sirius. His sandy hair was a little longer than she remembered and his tired eyes still held a mischievous twinkle, as if, he had been waiting for something and it had finally come.
Peter was on the other side of James, and needed to remove his chin from the floor. A little on the chubby side, his face was that of a angel, and while he wasn't as smart as the others, there was a sort-of boyishness about him that made him attractive to more than a few girls.
"Hey, Snape, get away from her." Sirius said again, "We don't want slimy gits around here."
Lily tried to say something, but instead Severus just said, "I'll see you at Hogwarts." And walked away as if he was already leaving.
A/N: So. What do you think. Leave it. or Keep it.? Please Review!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, its all J. K. Rowlings, she's the genius.
His Life, Her Life
Chapter 1
Lily Evans sat at the dinning room table. She was working on her potions essay that Professor Sagget had assigned for the summer. A long strand of red hair fell over her shoulder, and irritated, she flicked it back with her hand.
Only 4 inches left she thought, and slightly annoyed, she realized that she had nothing left to write about. The essay was on the many uses of ground hippogriff feathers in potions of the 16th centaury. It had taken her forever to research, and she still needed more information.
Maybe I should take a break. It was a beautiful day outside, with the sun shining thought the window; she looked out and saw the clear blue sky.
She packed up her books, and set them on a shelf where Petunia wouldn't notice.
As she walked to the door a brown barn owl swooped through the kitchen window. She looked a little closer and saw that it had a letter attached to its leg. The owl held out its leg for her to untie the letter from.
As she flipped over the letter, she noticed the Hogwarts seal on the other side. Feeling a little excited, she quickly broke the seal and pulled out the letter from inside.
Dear Miss Evans,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected as a Prefect for this upcoming year at Hogwarts.
Enclosed is your prefect pin and the list of books and school supplies for next year.
Yours Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster
The letter in Lily's hand slowly drifted to the floor, and the redhead just stood still in shock. A million thoughts were flying though her head, and as she slowly regained control of her body, the first thing she said was, "Mom!"
She bent down to pick up the letter and ran toward the living room, while her mom in hearing headed toward the kitchen. They collided, with typical Lily gracelessness, and Lily fell to the floor.
"Lily, darling, are you alright?" Rose Evans quiered her daughter anxiously.
"I'm fine," came the reply, "Mom, theymademeaprefect!" Lily said quickly.
Rose Evans took a moment to decipher this announcement, and as realization dawned she swept her daughter up in a big hug. "Darling, that's wonderful, you've definitely worked hard enough to deserve it. Go call your father at work and tell him."
Diagon Alley.
It was always wonderful.
The people moving quickly from one store to another, the bright colors in the windows of every store, and the smells that drifted down the street and filled her nose with their mouthwatering aroma.
First Stop she thought Florish and Botts. The books for this year were easily found. But Lily loved books and spent more time wandering up and down the aisles in search of something for "light reading". At last she decided on Charms for All Occasions and the latest edition of Hogwarts: A History. She paid for her books and left the store.
She looked down at her shopping list and groaned at the next item.
2. robes, formal and school.
It wasn't that Lily hated getting new clothes, she just didn't care for Madame Malkin's suggestions. Perhaps a fitted robe which would enhance her bust, or slits on the side that would show off her long legs.
Lily really didn't think that was important, and unlike most girls at Hogwarts she was completely oblivious to how beautiful she really was. All she saw was a girl that was too tall and too skinny. I actually fact she was just a slender 5' 10" girl with big green eyes, long eyelashes, and beautiful long red hair hat wasn't too orange, or to light, but a darker red which fell half way down her back.
Fighting the urge to sigh, she stepped into the store.
Madame Malkin quickly had her up on a stool, getting the measurements for this years robes. "Well dear, you've gotten a little taller this year. Perhaps this year you'd like to try a fitted robe which would enhance your bust, or slits that will show off your long legs."
Again suppressing the urge to sigh, all Lily said was "No, thank you."
"Well, dear, if you're sure. This will just take a few moments make, is there anything else you need?"
"Actually, my mom gave me money for a new dress robe." Lily replied.
"Oh," Madame Malkin said excitedly, "I have just the ones." She bustled away quickly and brought back a beautiful emerald green robe. "Now, this will look amazing on you, it will match your eyes and the cut is perfect for your body."
It really was the nicest robe Lily had ever seen, and when Madame Malkin gave her a gentle push over to the changing room to try it on, she didn't even give a taken hesitation. The fabric slid over her head and caressed every part of her body, clinging in all the right places, and then flowing down to the ground.
She stepped out of the changing room to see what she looked like in the mirror. Even Lily had to agree that the robe was perfect for her.
"Lily Evans," said a sneering voice behind her, "Are you going to change who you are to fit some ideal?"
Lily whirled around, only to see Severus Snape, leaning against a wall with a smirk on his face.
"Hello Severus," she said with a smile, "How was your vacation?" Lily had been friends with Severus since second year, when he had stopped some Slytherins from picking on her. As she looked him over she noticed that he had gotten a little taller, and maybe even put on a bit of weight. His hair was still as greasy as ever, she also noticed with a mental grimace. A slight flicker of light of light on his shoulder grabbed her attention, "I guess you made a prefect too."
She turned around to face the mirror again, and then heard a very quiet voice say, "As always, Evans, your powers of observation astound me."
"Hey you, Snape, leave the lady alone," shouted a voice. Both turned at the sound of the voice, to see the Marauders standing in the doorway of Madame Malkin's.
James Potter stood in the middle, he was a little taller and his messy hair stood out in all directions. His handsome face seemed to be in utter shock and disbelief. "Lily?" he managed to choke out.
"Lily, darling, why have you been hiding such radiant beauty from us all these years," came a bold response from Sirius; he was standing beside James and looked as handsome as ever.
Remus just smiled. He was taller than Lily, but managed to look small beside Sirius. His sandy hair was a little longer than she remembered and his tired eyes still held a mischievous twinkle, as if, he had been waiting for something and it had finally come.
Peter was on the other side of James, and needed to remove his chin from the floor. A little on the chubby side, his face was that of a angel, and while he wasn't as smart as the others, there was a sort-of boyishness about him that made him attractive to more than a few girls.
"Hey, Snape, get away from her." Sirius said again, "We don't want slimy gits around here."
Lily tried to say something, but instead Severus just said, "I'll see you at Hogwarts." And walked away as if he was already leaving.
A/N: So. What do you think. Leave it. or Keep it.? Please Review!