This is my first fanfic everyone! Have read a heck of a lot of them but never actually written anything. This story starts off, I must admit, like pretty much any other L/J. It serves as an intro I suppose. The story is set in seventh year, and I'm not sure where this is headed other than that Sirius plays a main part in this. I have tried to make my characters as un-cliche as possible in my later chapters. Lily is not the bitchy booknerd that everyone makes her out to be, and her friend is also not the stuck-up person in love with Sirius Black, as is usually the case! But, of course, this is a Lily/James fic, so it will have to be a LITTLE cliche. But we all know everyone loves it! The rating is for later chapters, I'm not sure whether it'll end up like that or not yet. Nothing to worry about in this chapter:p winks suggestively

The (Real) Story of Lily Evans and James Potter

Chapter One: First Year Flashbacks

Lily was panicking. Her bright red hair swished to and fro as she circled the crowds of Kings Cross for anyone who could possibly help her. I must be going insane, she thought to herself. Well, honestly, who in their right mind would be sane after receiving a letter to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

"Holy crap, it was all a dream!" Lily unintentionally cried out.

"Ah, yes, I was sadly disappointed also. But maybe we can make this dream of yours a reality…"

"Wha…"

A dark-haired boy boy stood behind Lily, flashing her a cheeky lopsided grin. She rolled her eyes.

"Yeah, you wish…"

"James. James Potter." He held out his hand. Reluctantly, Lily shook it.

"Lily. Evans," she replied, as the boy smirked again.

"A pleasure, m'lady. So…you looking for something?"

Oh, shit, she thought. It's not like I can ask some random stranger where Platform 9 and three quarters is. It's more than likely he's not a wizard, and then he'll probably think I'm a nut.

"Uh…what makes you think I'm looking for something?" She asked, her wavering voice giving away her uncertainty.

Just then, a tall, handsome boy with long black hair strode over to where James was trying to withhold his laughter.

"Why're you guys taking so bloody long? The train'll be here any minute you know. And you need time to check out the ladies. Although, I'm guessing you're already doing that." He winked at James, and made his way over to the barrier between platforms nine and ten. Glancing over his shoulder, he called out to a sulky-looking woman.

"I'll miss you, mum!" He called, obviously sarcastic.

"You better by in Slytherin," she muttered darkly, before stalking off. What the hell is Slytherin? Thought Lily. She looked over to where the boy had been standing, but he was gone.

What the…

"So, you coming or not?" James asked her. "You know, we can get a carriage together…"

"Uh…" Lily replied uncertainly. She certainly didn't trust this guy, but she'd finally worked out he must be a wizard, and she didn't want to be left behind if the train came. Just…how the hell did you get on the train?

"Follow me."

And she walked with James…THROUGH the barrier.

An hour later, Lily was sitting with James, the tall-haired boy from the platform and a scowling Russian girl, whom he had picked up on the way. Lily had a feeling she herself was mirroring her expression.

"Well, this is cosy." The two boys grinned at each other.

"I'm James."

"Sirius Black. And no jokes about the name." James had been opening his mouth, but quickly snapped it shut and grinned instead.

"So, you're a Black. Pure-blood Slytherin eh?"

"Hope not."

"Hope you are," piped up the girl sitting opposite Lily. "Then you'll be in a different house to us."

Sirius raised an eyebrow. "Hey, you would've got hexed if I hadn't brought you in here out of the kindness of my heart. Uh, what was your name again?"

"Anna. Smirnov. Nice to meet you." It was obvious from her tone that it hadn't actually been nice to meet him. "I'd leave, but I don't want to leave this poor thing by herself with you two." She gave Lily a small smile.

"Smirnov? What kind of name is that?" Sirius gave her an incredulous look. She returned it with a withering glance.

"It's Russian you moron. It means of the meek one."

"Which you certainly are not."

Anna grinned. "Most CERTAINLY not. So, Lily, tell me about yourself…"

Half an hour later, Lily and Anna had successfully avoided all conversation with the two boys, whether by ignoring them, or by simply talking over them when they tried to intervene. They were interrupted, however, when two other boys stepped into the carriage.

"Excuse me, we're really sorry, but the fifth year Slytherins are hexing anyone who's not…well, anyone really. And I really thought I ought to save this poor guy before he gets knocked out. Wouldn't have any extra room, would you?"

"Sure, come on in," Sirius and James chorused.

"Thanks!" The relieved boy sat down next to Lily, dragging a rather overweight pale boy with protruding front teeth with him. Lily gave him a brief smile. Anna simply rolled her eyes. "More idiots to deal with," she muttered.

"What was that, sorry?" The boy next to Lily asked. Lily felt sorry for him, he seemed nice enough.

"I'm Remus, by the way. Remus Lupin. And this is Peter…Pettigrew I think."

After another round of introductions, the train arrived at Hogwarts. James, not to be outdone by Lily ignoring him the entire train ride, managed to charm a chocolate frog to whiz around her feet as she tried to step off the train. What he didn't mean to do was for her to step on top of it, so that it flew up inside her robes.

"JAMES POTTER!!!!!!"

Please review and tell me what you think! And the next chapter is coming SOON. As in the next few days, I've already started writing it. It will be set in 7th year, and more characters will be introduced. This is not the typical Lily vs. the Marauders fic! So keep reading once I post the rest, I promise it'll be better than this chapter, it's only an intro!