Prologue

James Potter stared up at the shiny red train that was soon to whisk him away to the school where he would spend the next seven years of his life. It wasn't your typical school. In fact, it was a school like no other at all. Since he could first remember, James had known that he was not like most boys. No, instead he possessed magical powers that allowed him to perform unimaginable feats. He was a wizard, as were his mother and father.

He glanced at his mother who stood at his side, staring down at him. It was then that he first noticed he was gripping her hand tightly. He quickly pulled his hand away, feigning an itch behind his ear. Eleven year old boys did not hold their mothers' hands. Although he was too proud to admit it, he was nervous to leave the comfort of his home and the security that he felt in the presence of his mum.

"Well, I should probably be going then," he said in the bravest voice possible. "I've got to find a good seat."

His mother nodded. "Yes, I suppose you are right." She pulled him into a hug.

After a moment he struggled free. "Alright, alright. I'll miss you too, Mum."

"Remember to owl," she choked. "Every day if you'd like."

James rolled his eyes, but after noticing the sadness in her expression, he nodded in agreement. "Alright, every day it is. And say goodbye to Dad for me."

James had hoped that his father would be present to see him off to school. But he was currently away, working on some top secret mission for the Ministry of Magic.

"I will tell him, Sweetie. He will miss you very much."

She kissed James on the top of the head as he spun to gather his belongings. She turned away before tears began to spill down her cheeks.

James looked over his shoulder to call one last good-bye, when, SMACK. He felt his body collide with another.

After calling good-bye to her parents, Lily Evans nervously followed the crowd of young wizards towards the Hogwarts Express. She felt out of place in her jeans and t-shirt. Many of the older students were already clad in their school robes.

Lily was struggling to lift her trunk onto the train, when someone ran into her head on, knocking her flat on her back, spilling all of the contents of her trunk onto the platform.

She saw a young boy with messy brown hair smiling down at her. "Sorry mate!" He said as he offered her his hand. "Are you ok?"

Lily refused it. She helped herself to her feet and quickly began throwing her belongings back into her trunk. Many of the older students were pointing and laughing.

"Let me help you," the boy offered, raising his wand.

"No!" Lily snapped, slapping his wand out of her way. "You've done enough."

He looked hurt, but reluctantly stuffed his wand back into his pocket, and shrugged.

"Ok, but I know the perfect spell…" the boy continued.

"I don't care, leave me alone!" Lily snapped. She picked up one of her books that was lying open on the platform, and chucked it at him.

Without hesitation, the boy ran away from the fiery, irate red head.

At that moment, a young witch bent down, and handed Lily her History of Magic book that she had thrown after the boy.

"Thanks," Lily said, looking up at her. She had long blond hair, and warm blue eyes. She looked to be about Lily's age.

"I'm Elise McKinnon," the girl introduced as Lily snapped her trunk shut.

"Lily Evans," Lily held out her hand. "And whoever that boy is, I'm gonna kill him!"

Elise laughed. "I'll help you! That's James Potter, my cousin. He's quite a nuisance."

Author's Note: Thanks for reading! This story has been in the making for quite awhile now... I'm talking years! I've had many ideas of where I would like it to go, and I have finally put it to writing. Although the story will be taking place in the character's 7th year at Hogwarts, I couldn't resist including how Lily and James first met. Please keep reading & review! There will be a lot more to come!