Title: A James and Lily Story

Posted Date: April 4th 2007

1st Revised Date : May 20th 2007

Author Note:Hi,I'm Brianna & this is my first fanfic. This chapter isn't that long like I intend to do with other chapters, so if you like to read long fanfics (like I do), then don't stop reading after the first few chapters because their short. I plan to make these chapters longer

Disclaimer: This story is based on the Harry Potter Series by J.K.Rowling. Most of the characters, terms, and locations are all hers.

An eleven year old boy James Potter awoke with a jump when his mother screamed to him from downstairs. He sat up in his bed and said "I'm coming" followed by a yawn. He then ran his hand through his already untidy hair and rubbed his eyes before reaching over and grabbing his glasses on the night stand.

"James" Dorea Potter screamed again but a litttle louder.

James rolled his eyes and screamed " I'm coming " to his mother again. He got off his bed and quickly got dressed before running out of his room, through the hallway, and down the stairs. As he entered the kitchen, he noticed his mother was crying but she was also smiling. He never seen two different emotions on his mother's face but he figured it had to be good if she was smiling. "Whats wrong?"

"Nothing" She wiped the tears out of her eyes. "I just can't believe my son is finally going to Hogwarts" Dorea said as she walked over to him and handed an envelope to him. "You're growing up so fast"

James took no time to rip the envelope open and pull out the letter. A smile came across his face as he read the first page.

HOGWARTS SCHOOL

of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

Headmaster: ALBUS DUMBLEDORE

(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme

Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards)

Dear Mr. James Potter,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts

School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find an enclosed list of

necessary books and equipment.

Term begins September 1. We await your owl no later than July 31.

Your sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

After reading the page and handing it to his mother, a mischevious look appeared on his face. "When can I get my wand?"

Dorea quickly the letter then replied "Not just yet"

"What?" James hated when his mother did stuff like this. It seemed like she could read his mind whenever he thought of something fun to do. "I need a wand"

Dorea smiled as she continued to study her son's expression. "We'll go when your dad and I have off from work but I promise you it will be some time in the middle of August"

"Are you kidding?" James stormed over to the refridgerator and pulled out an apple . "If you're going to make me wait that long, can I get a new broom?"

"We'll see" Dorea replied as she looked into the puppy dog eyes James was giving her. "You do know that you can't bring a broom this year"

"I know, I just want to practice at home for when I'm a second year" James then got up with a smile on his face. " I'll go reply to the Hogwarts letter and tell them I'll be there" James said before heading off upstairs to owl a reply.

"What am I going to do with him?" Dorea asked herself before sitting down at the kitchen table. She began to look at the list of supplies when she heard a loud pop that made her jump a little bit. She looked up to see a man with black and grey untidy hair standing in her kitchen. "Hello Charlus" A smile cam across her face as she got up and gave her husband a kiss on the cheek. "James got his letter"

Charlus ran his hand through his hair after his wife greeted him. "Is he at that age already?"

Dorea nodded then lauged a little bit. "He is already anticipating getting a wand"

Charlus looked around to make sure James wasn't near by. " He's going to be a handful "

"Hasn't he always been?"

Charlus looked back at the door and then back at her as he nodded. "He reminds me of myself at his age"

A semi serious look appeared on Dorea's face after he mentioned that. "He's not going to be as bad as you were. He's my son too".

"We'll see"

"See what?" James had reentered the kitchen and he knew that he just walked into a conversation about himself.

Dorea and Charlus looked over at him before Dorea said "Don't worry about it".

"See what?"

"Just promise me you'll be good" Dorea asked without looking over at her husband.

James looked at his mother suspiciously and figured it was practically an answer that she gave him. "I'll try".