LILY AND JAMES

CHAPTER 1: LILY

It was the 9th of June and Lily Evans had just turned 11. Lily was very pretty for her age she had aurban hair that was long and curly and deep emerald eyes. Lily wasn't perfect and really popular though some people thought she should be as she was very caring and never was mean to anyone who didn't deserve it. She was also very smart and always at the top of her grade. She also loved to play pranks.

Lily got up and got dressed in a pair of flair jeans and green top. She came down the stairs to the smell of pancakes. Her mother and father were both in the kitchen.

"Morning Mum. Morning Dad" she said as she walked into the kitchen.

"Morning Flower" Said Randall Evans (a/n I don't know Lily's parents names so you'll have to bare with me here) from behind his paper.

"Morning Honey" said Violet Evans who was cooking pancakes "Did you have a nice sleep?"

"Yep. It was just fine" Lily replies as Petunia stumbled into the room.

Petunia had shoulder length blonde hair and mucky blue eyes. She was very envious of Lily because Lily was always at the top of her grade whereas Petunia was always near the bottom always scraping the passing mark by a mark or two. Petunia also believed their parents favored Lily, which was not true.

"Hi Petty" Lily said cheerfully.

"Hi" she muttered back.

"Petunia be nice to you sister. Its her special day" said Violet.

"Oh right. I guess it is. Happy Birthday Lily" She said in a fake cheerful voice.

"Thanks" Said Lily happily.

"Flower here are you presents" Randall said as he pushed a pile of brightly rapped presents towards her.

"Thanks" Lily said as she ripped open the closest present.

By the time she had finished opening the presents she had a gold locket with Lily engraved on it and decorated with emeralds, a charm bracelet with a 'L' charm and a 'Lily' (the flower) charm on it and some new earrings. "Thanks Mum. Thanks Dad. I love it all" Lily said and gave them both a big hug.

Just as Lily finished her breakfast the mail came.

"I'll get" Said lily as she bounced happily out of the room "hmmmmm…..Let's see……Bill, Bill, Letter for me, Letter for me, Letter for me, Weird letter for me and a postcard."

She placed the 2 bills and the postcard on the table and opened her letters. The first one was a Birthday Card from her grandparents as was the second, the third was a card from her Aunt and Uncle. When she read the last letter which was the weird one she let out a gasp. It read:

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 Miss Evans,

We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft And Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

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

Yours Sincerely

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

On another piece of paper it read:

HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY

Uniform

First year students will require:

Three sets of plain work robes (black). One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar). One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings).

Please note that all pupils' clothes should carry name tags.

Set Books

All students should have a copy of each of the following:

The Standard Book of Spells (grade 1) By Miranda Goshawk.

A History of Magic By Bathilda Bagshot.

Magical Theory By Adalbert Waffling.

A Beginners' Guide to Transfiguration By Emeric Switch.

One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi By Phyllida Spore.

Magical Drafts and Potions By Arsenius Jigger.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them By Newt Scamander.

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection By Quentin Trimble.

Other Equipment

1 Wand.

1 Cauldron (Pewter, Standard size 2).

1 Set Glass or Crystal Phials.

1 Telescope.

1 Set brass Scales.

Students may also bring an Owl OR a Cat OR a Toad.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS.

"What's that honey" asked Violet.

"Huh! Oh this. It says that I'm a witch and that I have been accepted into Hogwarts" Lily said.

"It does. That's great dear" Violet responded happily.

"Is this a joke or is it real?" Asked Lily.

"Oh no dear, its no joke. Your Aunt was accepted there and became a witch. You'll love it" Said Violet.

"Really. This is so cool" Lily said dancing around.

"Ewwwwwww…………Get away from me freak" Shrieked Petunia.

"Don't worry about Petty, Lils" Said Randall looking at the look on Lily's face as Petunia ran off.

"We will go to Diagon Ally tomorrow to get your school stuff" Said violet.

"Sounds great" Lily said cheering up and ran off to her room.

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I hope you like it. It was my very first try…Please R&R…….I will get the next part up as soon as possible…………..Thanks