It was never like my dreams...
A Lily/James fic by Green Eyed Lily
A little hello from me! Hi Guys!! It's been ages since I last posted a story...and I'll be updating all my other fics with more chapters. In the meanwhile...here's a new one!! It's an L/J fic - of course, but hopefully a fic with a unique plotline...I've tried to make it different. It's how Lily and James end up together...but not love-hate, not friendship-love or any other cliched plots... Anyway, read it, review it, and ENJOY!!! Note: I'll be alternating points of view between Lily and James. On to the fic!!
James: My leg ached terribly. I'd just returned from the Quidditch grounds. Being the Captain is hard - of course, I'd be the last person to admit it. I was enjoying the feel of the wind on my face and trying to think of new moves at the same time, when I brushed against a tree. My broom kept moving forward, while my leg entangled itself in a branch. Anyway, the whole fiasco ended with me clinging to my broom for dear life, and crashing to the ground with my leg under me. Unfortunately, the team had already called it a day - and I didn't blame them. The sunset had rendered the sky a brilliant shade of purple, and the thick trees were silhouetted silently against the lake. I somehow limped my way inside. Stupid, stupid James. You should have known better than to go practicing after dark. What if you'd been knocked out?? I tried to reason with myself - unsuccessfully. I was more of a mischievous, impulsive guy. One of the best pranksters at Hogwarts. And also one of the most brilliant, if I may say so myself. Anyway, for all my brilliance, I needed some help. I leaned my hand against the wall and tried to hobble along. The hospital wing was all the way on the other end of the castle....I would never get there, unless I met someone on the way. As I turned a corner, I caught a glimpse of the sleeve of a woolen robe. I looked closely - it was Lily Evans. She was this semi- popular girl in four of my classes. Brilliant at Charms. Maybe she could help me. "Hello?" I called out. Not a great start, but anyway. She swivelled around, her robes swishing softly. She was a redhead - not that it mattered. Her hair went into her eyes, and she brushed it out impatiently. She looked at me, expectantly. "Yes? Are you okay? You like kind of green there," she asked, coming closer. I smelled a faint trace of a flower-scented perfume. "I think I broke my ankle. Can you help me to the wing?" I asked, feeling kind of foolish. She nodded, and whipped out her wand. I heard the words "Suspendo Incartatem", and before I realized it, I was floating a few feet off the ground. "What the...?!" I exclaimed, bending down to wrap my robes around my knees. She looked up at me, her green eyes glinting in the sunlight. "Sorry, couldn't think of anything better," she mumbled. She pointed her wand at me, and I felt myself being propelled forward. No wonder she was the best at Charms. It was much easier to fly than walk on a broken foot. And that was the first time I had really noticed Lily Evans.
Lily: I felt myself strain with the effort of floating James along in the air. Most people think Charms are extremely useful - they think magic does all the work, but little do they know. A prolonged Charm can drain the strength out of you. I should know, I'd been practicing for a long time. Charms fascinated me - and Professor Flitwick was such an adorable teacher. He was wrinkled and wizened, and just the greatest. Anyway. Back to the topic. James hovered above me. He was clutching his robes at his knees - probably so that I wouldn't see anything. I felt a warm flush spread across my cheeks as I thought of this, and ducked my head. I don't know why, I but I felt jittery around boys. I felt ... kind of warm and shivery, and nervous and excited, with a million and one butterflies flitting around in my stomach all at once. I don't know why - maybe that's what being a teenager is like. Who knows? I opened the door of the hospital wing and whisked James in. Madam Pomfrey hurried up, her face red. "Quidditch players!" I heard her mutter. She flicked her wand, and James was suddenly tucked into bed. I walked over. He really looked as though he was in pain. I peeked at his ankle, and immediately wished I hadn't. It was swollen to an ugly purple. Already, Madam Pomfrey was pursing her lips. "Thanks a lot for the help!" James whispered to me. I smiled and nodded. Then, not knowing what to do, I decided to leave. Then I remembered - the Balming Charm. Not easy, of course, but James was in obvious pain. While Madam Pomfrey bustled off to get some yucky potion or the other, I turned towards James, and closed my eyes. I could almost feel him staring at me quizzically. I whispered quickly, "Locomortis Baneotis". Almost immediately, a reddish ball of fire rolled onto the bed. James started, as though he expected the bed to burst into flames - but relaxed as nothing happened. I picked up the Charm and gave it to him. "Put it under your foot while you sleep. It'll help." He smiled, and thanked me. Then, quietly, I slipped out of the hospital wing. And that was the first time I'd ever really noticed James Potter.
James: My leg healed completely, thanks to Lily. I kept the little ball of fire that she gave me - it was mighty useful. I stored it with a freezing charm, and whipped it out whenever I needed it, usually in case of more Quidditch accidents. Anyway. Sirius, Remus, and I had a mighty big prank planned. Playing tricks on people is our specialty. After all, life is too short to worry, right? Why waste it playing safe? Most of our pranks revolve around Severus Snape - the greasiest git who ever lived. Honestly, his hair is so greasy, his head probably slides off his pillow at night. But his hair wasn't the reason we chose him to play pranks on. He was just plain nasty. He made fun of people's backgrounds - calling people Mudbloods and Halfbloods. If there's anything I can't stand, it's prejudiced people - and if Snape isn't prejudiced, I don't know who is. Whatever. The prank comes later. For now, I have Charms class. I won't mind admitting that I'm scared out of my pants. We're learning this new Watering Charm. I totally blew it last time. I was practicing with Sirius, and life was all normal. Until I said the Charm out loud. The words are "Amnis Aqueducous". Turns out that Aqueducous is pronounced "Aque-du- qua!". Who knew? I said it the way I thought it should sound - and ended up scalding Sirius' hand with hot water. Let's hope we fare better today.
Lily: I entered Charms class with Arabella. I was tired - and my arms were sore from carrying so many heavy textbooks around. 'Bella and I took our seats, and I noticed James Potter enter the room with Sirius Black and Remus Lupin. Sirius looked a bit queasy - and I didn't blame him. James had inadvertantly scalded his hand last time. Professor Flitwick floated in. He's really short, and prefers to use Hovering Charms to support himself in the air, as opposed to looking up to everyone. I guess that's one of the perks of being a Charms teacher. I loved Charms. Mr. Ollivander had told me when I bought my wand, that I would have a knack for Charms. I had brushed it off then - but who knew that it would become so important to me? Professor Flitwick had offered to give me Advanced Charms lessons. I took up the offer. Back to the present. Professor Flitwick squeaked out the day's instructions. Apparently, he'd decided to put aside Watering Charms for a while, and proceed to Revealing Charms. Revealing Charms are very handy - they allow you to reveal what's inside something, or what's under something - unless, of course, the object has been charmed not to do so. We got into our groups (me with 'Bella, of course), and started practicing. I held up a cube covered with a cloth. 'Bella muttered the Charm under her breath: "Exostra Ostentatio". The cloth fluttered up - then down. After a few tries, she got it, and we returned to our seats. I gazed around the class. James Potter was working with Remus now. Hehe. I guess Sirius didn't trust him all that much with the wand. James looked nervous. He gripped his wand forcefully, and spoke as though saying the words strongly would somehow make him better at it. I wanted to warn him - gripping the wand too hard would intensify his spell - but it was too late. A thin blue streak shot out of his wand, missed Remus totally, and hit Professor Flitwick straight in the leg. His robes shot up - at least the Revealing Charm was working - and a look of panic crossed his face. The class froze. Professor Flitwick slapped his hands down over his robes, and gave out a little squeak, before zooming out of the room. The class stayed silent for a split second, before erupting into laughter. I sneaked a look at James - he seemed mildly embarrassed, but not at all regretful. I repaired the damaged wall with a flick of my wrist, and we waited fo Professor Flitwick to return. He didn't. People were congratulating James on his impeccable aim. I was struggling to control my laughter. We left the room in high spirits.
THE END Chapter Two next
A/N: Whatcha think, people? Do you think green eyed lily is ready to hit town again? I know this story got off to a slow start, but I promise that the next chapter will be more eventful. I've been writing my butt off - expect new chapters to "Heart's Going Crazy", "Journey to Love", and an epilogue to "Something Just Happens". I know I've probably lost most of my faithful readers because of the long- time-no-see, but I promise I'm back for good!! Another note: "Lily+MWPP=Forever" has been discontinued. I don't like the way the story started out. Also, I'll be starting another L/J fic soon. Stay tuned!! Read and REVIEW please, so that I can make the next part even better!! Shoutouts to all you guys - you know who you are....hehe. Love ya! Green Eyes
A little hello from me! Hi Guys!! It's been ages since I last posted a story...and I'll be updating all my other fics with more chapters. In the meanwhile...here's a new one!! It's an L/J fic - of course, but hopefully a fic with a unique plotline...I've tried to make it different. It's how Lily and James end up together...but not love-hate, not friendship-love or any other cliched plots... Anyway, read it, review it, and ENJOY!!! Note: I'll be alternating points of view between Lily and James. On to the fic!!
James: My leg ached terribly. I'd just returned from the Quidditch grounds. Being the Captain is hard - of course, I'd be the last person to admit it. I was enjoying the feel of the wind on my face and trying to think of new moves at the same time, when I brushed against a tree. My broom kept moving forward, while my leg entangled itself in a branch. Anyway, the whole fiasco ended with me clinging to my broom for dear life, and crashing to the ground with my leg under me. Unfortunately, the team had already called it a day - and I didn't blame them. The sunset had rendered the sky a brilliant shade of purple, and the thick trees were silhouetted silently against the lake. I somehow limped my way inside. Stupid, stupid James. You should have known better than to go practicing after dark. What if you'd been knocked out?? I tried to reason with myself - unsuccessfully. I was more of a mischievous, impulsive guy. One of the best pranksters at Hogwarts. And also one of the most brilliant, if I may say so myself. Anyway, for all my brilliance, I needed some help. I leaned my hand against the wall and tried to hobble along. The hospital wing was all the way on the other end of the castle....I would never get there, unless I met someone on the way. As I turned a corner, I caught a glimpse of the sleeve of a woolen robe. I looked closely - it was Lily Evans. She was this semi- popular girl in four of my classes. Brilliant at Charms. Maybe she could help me. "Hello?" I called out. Not a great start, but anyway. She swivelled around, her robes swishing softly. She was a redhead - not that it mattered. Her hair went into her eyes, and she brushed it out impatiently. She looked at me, expectantly. "Yes? Are you okay? You like kind of green there," she asked, coming closer. I smelled a faint trace of a flower-scented perfume. "I think I broke my ankle. Can you help me to the wing?" I asked, feeling kind of foolish. She nodded, and whipped out her wand. I heard the words "Suspendo Incartatem", and before I realized it, I was floating a few feet off the ground. "What the...?!" I exclaimed, bending down to wrap my robes around my knees. She looked up at me, her green eyes glinting in the sunlight. "Sorry, couldn't think of anything better," she mumbled. She pointed her wand at me, and I felt myself being propelled forward. No wonder she was the best at Charms. It was much easier to fly than walk on a broken foot. And that was the first time I had really noticed Lily Evans.
Lily: I felt myself strain with the effort of floating James along in the air. Most people think Charms are extremely useful - they think magic does all the work, but little do they know. A prolonged Charm can drain the strength out of you. I should know, I'd been practicing for a long time. Charms fascinated me - and Professor Flitwick was such an adorable teacher. He was wrinkled and wizened, and just the greatest. Anyway. Back to the topic. James hovered above me. He was clutching his robes at his knees - probably so that I wouldn't see anything. I felt a warm flush spread across my cheeks as I thought of this, and ducked my head. I don't know why, I but I felt jittery around boys. I felt ... kind of warm and shivery, and nervous and excited, with a million and one butterflies flitting around in my stomach all at once. I don't know why - maybe that's what being a teenager is like. Who knows? I opened the door of the hospital wing and whisked James in. Madam Pomfrey hurried up, her face red. "Quidditch players!" I heard her mutter. She flicked her wand, and James was suddenly tucked into bed. I walked over. He really looked as though he was in pain. I peeked at his ankle, and immediately wished I hadn't. It was swollen to an ugly purple. Already, Madam Pomfrey was pursing her lips. "Thanks a lot for the help!" James whispered to me. I smiled and nodded. Then, not knowing what to do, I decided to leave. Then I remembered - the Balming Charm. Not easy, of course, but James was in obvious pain. While Madam Pomfrey bustled off to get some yucky potion or the other, I turned towards James, and closed my eyes. I could almost feel him staring at me quizzically. I whispered quickly, "Locomortis Baneotis". Almost immediately, a reddish ball of fire rolled onto the bed. James started, as though he expected the bed to burst into flames - but relaxed as nothing happened. I picked up the Charm and gave it to him. "Put it under your foot while you sleep. It'll help." He smiled, and thanked me. Then, quietly, I slipped out of the hospital wing. And that was the first time I'd ever really noticed James Potter.
James: My leg healed completely, thanks to Lily. I kept the little ball of fire that she gave me - it was mighty useful. I stored it with a freezing charm, and whipped it out whenever I needed it, usually in case of more Quidditch accidents. Anyway. Sirius, Remus, and I had a mighty big prank planned. Playing tricks on people is our specialty. After all, life is too short to worry, right? Why waste it playing safe? Most of our pranks revolve around Severus Snape - the greasiest git who ever lived. Honestly, his hair is so greasy, his head probably slides off his pillow at night. But his hair wasn't the reason we chose him to play pranks on. He was just plain nasty. He made fun of people's backgrounds - calling people Mudbloods and Halfbloods. If there's anything I can't stand, it's prejudiced people - and if Snape isn't prejudiced, I don't know who is. Whatever. The prank comes later. For now, I have Charms class. I won't mind admitting that I'm scared out of my pants. We're learning this new Watering Charm. I totally blew it last time. I was practicing with Sirius, and life was all normal. Until I said the Charm out loud. The words are "Amnis Aqueducous". Turns out that Aqueducous is pronounced "Aque-du- qua!". Who knew? I said it the way I thought it should sound - and ended up scalding Sirius' hand with hot water. Let's hope we fare better today.
Lily: I entered Charms class with Arabella. I was tired - and my arms were sore from carrying so many heavy textbooks around. 'Bella and I took our seats, and I noticed James Potter enter the room with Sirius Black and Remus Lupin. Sirius looked a bit queasy - and I didn't blame him. James had inadvertantly scalded his hand last time. Professor Flitwick floated in. He's really short, and prefers to use Hovering Charms to support himself in the air, as opposed to looking up to everyone. I guess that's one of the perks of being a Charms teacher. I loved Charms. Mr. Ollivander had told me when I bought my wand, that I would have a knack for Charms. I had brushed it off then - but who knew that it would become so important to me? Professor Flitwick had offered to give me Advanced Charms lessons. I took up the offer. Back to the present. Professor Flitwick squeaked out the day's instructions. Apparently, he'd decided to put aside Watering Charms for a while, and proceed to Revealing Charms. Revealing Charms are very handy - they allow you to reveal what's inside something, or what's under something - unless, of course, the object has been charmed not to do so. We got into our groups (me with 'Bella, of course), and started practicing. I held up a cube covered with a cloth. 'Bella muttered the Charm under her breath: "Exostra Ostentatio". The cloth fluttered up - then down. After a few tries, she got it, and we returned to our seats. I gazed around the class. James Potter was working with Remus now. Hehe. I guess Sirius didn't trust him all that much with the wand. James looked nervous. He gripped his wand forcefully, and spoke as though saying the words strongly would somehow make him better at it. I wanted to warn him - gripping the wand too hard would intensify his spell - but it was too late. A thin blue streak shot out of his wand, missed Remus totally, and hit Professor Flitwick straight in the leg. His robes shot up - at least the Revealing Charm was working - and a look of panic crossed his face. The class froze. Professor Flitwick slapped his hands down over his robes, and gave out a little squeak, before zooming out of the room. The class stayed silent for a split second, before erupting into laughter. I sneaked a look at James - he seemed mildly embarrassed, but not at all regretful. I repaired the damaged wall with a flick of my wrist, and we waited fo Professor Flitwick to return. He didn't. People were congratulating James on his impeccable aim. I was struggling to control my laughter. We left the room in high spirits.
THE END Chapter Two next
A/N: Whatcha think, people? Do you think green eyed lily is ready to hit town again? I know this story got off to a slow start, but I promise that the next chapter will be more eventful. I've been writing my butt off - expect new chapters to "Heart's Going Crazy", "Journey to Love", and an epilogue to "Something Just Happens". I know I've probably lost most of my faithful readers because of the long- time-no-see, but I promise I'm back for good!! Another note: "Lily+MWPP=Forever" has been discontinued. I don't like the way the story started out. Also, I'll be starting another L/J fic soon. Stay tuned!! Read and REVIEW please, so that I can make the next part even better!! Shoutouts to all you guys - you know who you are....hehe. Love ya! Green Eyes