Chapter 1- A So-called Prank

Disclaimer: Everything that you recongize does not belong to me (obviously). This goes for all later chapters too so I don't have to keep writing this.

Lily's POV

I used to lie upon my bed, staring up at the ceiling, dreaming, about a place where there was not a care in the world. Not realizing, that I was destined for something much greater than the meager existence I currently held in this world, not realizing, that it was about to come crashing down from the clouds. My name is Lily Evans, and this is the story of my life.

I should have known that day that something strange was about to happen. After all the strange things… For once, I did not burn a single thing in my cooking, and I did not have to endure my nosy sister, Petunia's bullying and taunting.

I also had this strange feeling. Not some feeling that you would feel if you were in love or scared, but some other feeling. Something I've never felt before. It was strange to me. I seemed to expect something new and exciting to happen. I certainly did not expect a letter informing me I was accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

At about 2:00pm, an owl came swooping through my window, bearing a letter with a seal. It glided over to me, and stuck out its leg, like it wanted me to take it. I did. At that time, I had no idea the power of that letter. It was that one letter that forever changed my life, for good or for bad, I do not know.

Dear Ms. Evans,

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

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

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

Just after I finished reading the letter, as if on cue, Petunia came running through the door, screaming like crazy.

"AN OWL! AT THE WINDOW!"

Now, not many people know, but Petunia is absolutely terrified of owls, big or small. Let's just leave it as a bad childhood experience.

"This has got something to do with you! I'm sure of it!" Petunia fumed.

She seems to like blaming me for everything she dislikes and terrified of. I have no idea why. Perhaps it was that one time where I caused her favorite dress to rip into shreds…

Petunia saw the letter I held in my hand.

"Could I see that?"

And without waiting for an answer, snatched it right out of my hands.

"Ha! Who in the world would go to such trouble just to prank you of all people? Honestly… You, a witch!" she laughed loudly.

My heart felt dropped suddenly. It was just a prank! I really wanted to get away from this place. Away from nosy Petunia, away from those crazy hooligans I call classmates.

CRACK!

"W-what was that?" stuttered a terrified Petunia.

"I don't know. I'm going to check."

I ran off down the stairs, praying, that it was just a tiny accident, and that nothing happened to Mum and Dad.

When I got to the living room, there stood a rather old looking man, with a very long beard.

"Ah," he exclaimed when he saw me, "Hello Ms. Evans, I'm Professor Dumbledore, from Hogwarts."

"Is this a joke?" I blurted out before I could stop myself.

He chuckled.

"Why no Ms. Evans, this is not a joke. This is reality. I'm here to take you to Diagon Alley, so you can get your school supplies."

What was he talking about? What was Diagon Alley?

As if he read my mind (or maybe he just saw the confused expression on my face) he explained it.

"Diagon Alley is similar to what I believe muggles call a 'mall'"

I nodded. This I understood.

"So, are we all clear?"

I nodded once more.

"Very well, off we go Ms. Evans, I have already explained this to your parents."

Barely able to speak, I followed him out the front door, hardly believing this was happening.

A/N: Hope you liked that! In this story, I'll be writing in POV's, so you get to see what Lily and James are think. : )So, tell me what you think! REVIEW!