Author's Note: Hi! :) Er, I'm sorry I've been so... annoying with 200 Galleons. I don't know if I'll still have time to continue that because I've been super busy these past two years. I'm sorry. To be honest, I wasn't planning on writing here anymore but inspiration suddenly hit me one night and I knew I had to write these down. I hope I can update this story every week, but everything depends on my darling professors who insist on torturing us with homeworks, exams and projects. I hope we can all still be friends. :) Anyway, enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: I am still not JK Rowling. Everything that you recognize from Harry Potter belongs to HER and HER ALONE. This is also LOOSELY based on the Korean Drama, Stairway to Heaven.
ALMOST FORGOTTEN
The strong winds rushed through the two nine-year-olds' bodies fiercely; yet their hands still remained intertwined, their bodies unmoving. The sound of the waves crashing against the sea wall beneath them was so loud that the sounds of their nannies' voices as they called out their names did not manage to reach their ears. Rain clouds were already looming over the skies, making their surroundings darker as they signaled the rain that was to come.
The two children continued to stand on the cliff, watching everything around them change in a matter of seconds, engrossed in the wonderful magic Mother Nature brought before their very eyes. They were enjoying their last few moments together, as the other was moving to a far away place.
"When do you have to leave?" asked James Potter, a boy Lily Evans knew for a long time who is also her best friend.
James Potter was the son of two famous aurors, but in the eyes of the Muggles around them, his parents were very successful entrepreneurs who barely had time for their child because of their "countless business empires abroad". Because of this, he grew up under the care of numerous nannies who lasted for no longer than a month because of the young boy's stubbornness and mischievous attitude. He has raven-colored hair and hazel eyes hidden behind round wire-rimmed glasses that survived every adventure he and his best friend had been on. He was a fine-looking lad and he made sure that his Muggle classmates knew that fact, which made him rather conceited.
Lily Evans shared the same fate as her friend's. Her parents owned a lot of successful businesses and hotels all under "EVANS INDUSTRIES" which made their schedules horribly busy, leaving no time at all for their daughters. Despite the fact that she has a sister, she never felt like it because of their age difference and because her sister spent far too many time with her 'social companions' that she had no time at all to accompany her younger sister in her 'foolishness'. Lily's a redhead, like her father, and she had emerald eyes the shape of almonds which were filled with childish innocence and could convince everyone around her that she was an angel who could do no wrong.
These two children met at a first class social event hosted by the Potters' and Evans' common friend. As their parents were talking, they decided to walk around the village they were in and they landed themselves on that same spot on the same cliff and became the best of friends since then.
"Nana said everything's packed and we have to leave tonight, because Mum and Dad only have two hours to pick us up and bring us to our new house." answered Lily sorrowfully.
"I have to tell you something, Lily." announced James.
"What is it?"
"First you have to promise me that you won't laugh... and that you'll believe me." said the boy as he faced his friend. "You have to pinkie swear."
Lily laughed and held out her pinkie to show her willingness to cooperate. They crossed their little fingers together and the redhead waited for the boy to continue.
"Remember all those weird stuff I always get to do while we're playing?" asked James nervously. "Like the time when we were playing hide and seek and everything in our living room floated because I couldn't find you?"
Lily nodded. "I do."
"Well. Mrs. Margaret told my parents and they told me something.... something... weird."
James paused, unsure if he should continue. He looked up into Lily's eyes and saw curiosity flaming in her emerald orbs. He took this as a sign to proceed. "They told me that I won't be going to any more private schools because I have to attend this special school... now, I'm not joking okay?"
"Oh for Pete's sake just spit it out, Potter." urged Lily.
"Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry's the school I'll be going to when I turn eleven." recited James in one breath. "They told me that I'm a wizard, just like them. They told me everything. They said that they weren't really business people; they're a pair of bigshot aurors, kind of like the police around here. They said I'll have to get a wand and ride on brooms and... And... Fly, I guess."
Lily closed her eyes and let out a breath. "I knew you were weird, Potter." she said with a smile.
"You believe me?"
The redhead opened her eyes and looked at James straight in the eye. "Yeah, I do. Nana's been telling me stuff like that every day because she said she knows what you are and who you really were. But I didn't tell anyone because I thought she was nutters. Apparently, she isn't."
James exhaled. "Why don't you show her the trick you showed me before? The one with the flower?"
Lily looked away. "She might tell Mum and Dad. I don't want to be abnormal in their eyes."
"So you think I'm abnormal?"
"Of course I don't! I think it's really cool. You could show me magic tricks when we see each other again!"
The two of them fell silent again as the issue at hand was brought back to the front of their minds once more.
"When... when will that be?" asked James unsurely.
"I don't know." answered Lily truthfully. "But you better not forget about me, Potter."
"Believe me, Evans, I won't." chuckled James.
They fell silent once more, both of them knowing that their goodbyes have yet to be said. After a few moments, when the rain began to pour, they began their journey back to their summer villas, their hands still intertwined.
When they reached the Potters' backyard, they walked to the loose fence board and Lily crouched down, ready to prepare for her departure.
"Oh! I almost forgot this..." she said as she dug into her pocket. After a short while, she brought out two identical anklets. "I made them with the gift Petunia gave me. I know they look horrible but we still have to wear them because if we don't then we won't be friends anymore 'cause we won't be able to recognize each other."
James laughed. "Okay. I promise I won't take it off so you can recognize me when you see me next time."
Lily smiled. "Ditto."
James crouched down in front of his friend and looked into her eyes for the last time, as if he was memorizing everything on her face. "I won't forget you or your twenty-three freckles, Lily Evans."
"I'll always remember your stupidity, James Potter." giggled Lily. "Take care... bye."
"Bye."
And with that, James Potter was left alone on his side of the fence with Lily's anklet clutched tightly in his hand.
August 3, 1969
ENGLAND SHOCKED BY TOP ENTREPRENEURS' ACCIDENT
Last night, England was surprised with the news of the Evans family's tragic car accident in London. Apparently, Mr. and Mrs. Evans were on their way home with their two daughters named Petunia (19 years old) and Lily (9 years old), their nannies named Margaret Parr and Maria Downey, and their family driver named Logan McGuire, when a sixteen-wheeler truck crashed into their limousine.
England is still waiting for news on the family's health condition... (continued on page 6A)
August 4, 1969
EVANS INDUSTRIES' OWNERS PASSED AWAY
England mourns for the death of Mr. and Mrs. Evans, proud owners of the powerful Evans Industries. The two business tycoons died in Saint Jude's Hospital last night, after staying in a coma for three hours. Their two daughters, their nannies and driver all survived the accident but remain unconscious as they battle for their lives... (continued on page 6A)
August 6, 1969
EVANS PRINCESSES TO STAY WITH GRANDMOTHER
The daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs. Evans are to stay with their grandmother, Jacquelyn Marianette Evans in their mansion in Surrey once they are released next week by Saint Jude's Hospital. Meanwhile, Evans Industries will be entrusted to Gerard Bryar, Tom Bass and Francis Way, three good friends of the family... (continued on page 6A).
July 25, 1971
EVANS INDUSTRIES CELEBRATE PETUNIA EVANS
Petunia Evans, the eldest daughter of the Evans family, announced the company's return to her family's hands as she celebrated her twenty-first birthday last night. She will be handling all of the affairs of the proud enterprise starting on Monday where she will be named Chairman of the Board of Chief Executive Officers and President of the entire international enterprise.
Meanwhile, her sister Lily Evans will be attending an exclusive boarding school for girls in Scotland to prepare her for her future role in the corporate world... (continued on page 6A).
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