Chapter One: Love Changes Everyone, Even Arrogant Toerags

James remembered vividly the look of disgust Lily Evans gave him when he announced he was Head Boy at the start of term. However, things had changed between them. She actually had civil conversations with him about classes. The light of hope burned deep within him as he thought about her, walking down the corridors to go to class. A flash of dark red hair alerted him to Lily's presence and he instantly messed his hair up…again. She walked right toward him, a small smile on her lips. "Good morning, Potter."

He glanced around. Where did Padfoot go? "Morning, Evans."

"Did you finish the Transfiguration essay?" She asked politely.

He felt someone bump into him hard, but it didn't register who it was. "Matter of fact, I did." He grinned. "I'm not sure I…what?"

Her startlingly green eyes widened in surprise. "You didn't hex Snape."

"Huh?"

"He bumped into you on purpose and you didn't hex him. Are you okay, Potter?"

He tried to remember Snivellus passing by him, but came up empty. "I'm fine."

She gave him an odd look. "Would you mind helping me with the essay? I'm not sure I found all of the ways human transfiguration can go wrong."

He opened and closed his mouth, speechless. Finally registering what she said, he nodded eagerly. Then, realizing he probably looked like an idiot, he cleared his throat. "Sure. Evans, Hogsmeade's this weekend. Do you wanna go with me?"

She pondered his question, brushing a strand of hair back behind her hair. "I believe I will, James. I guess even arrogant toerags can change."

He grinned. "Shall we, Lily?" He said as he moved to open the classroom door.