Chapter One

Lily Evans couldn't say if it was James Potter slowly maturing over 6th year at Hogwarts, not having Snape constantly whispering in her ear about how horrible Potter was, or to spite her former friend. Whatever the reason, Lily hadn't had a fight with James since October and that was only mild flirting in all honesty. It was now June and they were on their way home for the summer. And for whatever reason it may have been, it still surprised them both when he asked her out for the following friday and she actually said yes.

"Wait, what?" said James

"I said yes. Haven't you ever heard the word before?" said Lily trying hard not to laugh.

"Sure, but not from you!"

"Well now you have. Although I'd prefer if we could keep this between ourselves. I'm still not convinced you're not just asking for bragging rights."

"Well of course I'd love to brag about the most beautiful girl in the world actually agreeing to a date with me!" James smiled and winked. "But since you asked I don't mind at all keeping quiet about it."

Lily had to laugh at how cute James was being. They had been the last of their friends to leave the train compartment. James grabbed both their trunks from the storage and they left the train. Catching up with their mates, saying goodbyes to everyone. Hugs and kisses (girls of course do this every time they leave anywhere for 5 minutes) and promises of letters exchanged over the holiday. As everyone separated their ways nobody noticed the pair walking together toward their parents who conveniently were standing near each other. Sirius Black had already ran ahead to greet the Potters.

"So see you friday then?" asked James.

"Yes. What time?" Lily responded.

"Meet you at the Leaky Cauldron at 7?"

"See you then!" Lily gave him a quick hug goodbye, and ran to meet her parents.

James smiled the whole way home.