Chapter 1
6th Year
Lily POV
Disclaimer: I have no rights to Harry Potter, Lily, James, Sirius, Remus, etc. But you already knew that, didn't you?
The sun speckled my face as I threw back my head. My eyes were closed as I walked across the courtyard. I opened my eyes for just a moment, and wished I hadn't. James Potter sat near the wall, tipping backwards on a metal chair. He was preoccupied with that stupid snitch, and hadn't noticed me yet. Maybe, just maybe, I'd get lucky. Letting my hair fall in front of my face and clutching my books closer to my chest, I quickened my step. Please, please, please! Don't notice me!
"Evans!" Crap! "Hey Evans, slow down!" He didn't need me to slow down; it was only a matter of seconds before he was standing in front of me, walking backwards. "Hey, Evans," he grinned. His stupid smug smile on his stupid smug face was twice as large on one side. Stupid Potter. Stupid brain that couldn't come up with anything more original to say than "stupid."
"Potter," I nodded and averted my eyes.
"Hogsmeade this weekend?" His stupid grin widened and he ran his hand through his hair.
"No," I said as I stared up at him, eyes wide open. It pained me to look at his grin. This grin didn't falter when I spoke. My answer didn't surprise him. This was daily routine.
"And, my dear Evans, might I enquire why not?" his eyes mimicked mine as he stared down at me, blinking repeatedly and feigning curiosity.
"Potter, listen carefully. Never, ever, use put the word "dear" in front of my name!" I poked my wand at his chest before stomping past him.
"Got it, Evans!" he called after me. "I'll take it to heart next time!" I glanced over my shoulder and saw him run his hand through his hair and grin. He looks like he might pat himself on the back, I thought. Just then, Sirius popped out of a nearby bush and patted him on the back. Remus whacked him across the head.