At the end of every year Lily would look back, and ponder what she learned
or discovered and then record it in her journal. It was her final year at
Hogwarts and she had learned a lot. Today was the day before Graduation, it
was now or never
"James! Come on! I just need to be alone for a little bit! Go prank Sirius or something!" Lily laughed and proceeded to the Hogwart's Grounds. She was truly happy, and practically skipping by the time she reached the huge Weeping Willow tree. It was just past eight, and the grass was still damp with dew. Lily transformed a nearby twig into an elaborate blanket, made of rich crimson velvet.
"What to write?" Lily let herself fall deep into thought before even opening her bottle of ink. Lily Evans believed that you should think carefully before writing or saying anything and that was exactly what she planned on doing.
Over a half of an hour passed when Lily finally brought out her writing supplies, an eagle feather quill, a bottle of midnight blue ink and a thin black leather book with a lily embossed on the front. She quickly glanced around, even if the words were well thought out she wouldn't be very keen to let everyone know her thoughts. Then, sure that she was alone she began writing.
"For the past seven years I have been attending Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I was but a child when I was first given a chance to become something more. I received a letter say that I was a witch, in the best way possible. To say the least I was doubtful, but now, years later I have exceed any expectation set for me. I know spell, hexes and potions that impress even Albus Dumbldor. I shall, along with my fiancé, James Potter, use this knowledge to fight the Dark Lord himself, Voldemort.
But, I have learned something much more valuable then spells and potions. I finally understand magic and its limitations. For instance, no matter how powerful a love potion is it could not compare to my love for James. True love is the pain you feel when your lover is gone for a moment or the passion in each smile that makes it hard to breathe; it is deeper then a love potion. Even Avera Kadavera can be blocked by love, through a selfless sacrifice.
A person under a cheering charm would seem depressed next to an optimist. No matter how many dark detectors or Veritaserum one uses they don't trust their fellow witch or wizard or even muggles for that matter. Even if one is a Metamorphamagus (the ability to change one's physical attributes, impossible to learn, very few witches and wizards can do this.) they may never be happy with their own appearance. No matter if one's memory is altered to forget the transgressions done against them, that does not guarantee the sinner's forgiveness or even peace of mind.
In short I have learned that there are things more powerful then magic. Love being the most supreme of anything, and this year James Potter taught me how to love with all my heart and soul. To love without consideration to the consequences. To love so much it doesn't matter what the world thinks. To love forever and beyond. To love to the extreme extent that you want to tell anyone and everyone how you feel.
I, Lily Evans, have learned that I am in love with James Potter. So I guess that I have learned quite a bit this year. Which makes me wonder, what else do I get to discover?
~Lily Evans"
She stood up and walked back into the castle, ready to face anything, for love overpowers all.
"James! Come on! I just need to be alone for a little bit! Go prank Sirius or something!" Lily laughed and proceeded to the Hogwart's Grounds. She was truly happy, and practically skipping by the time she reached the huge Weeping Willow tree. It was just past eight, and the grass was still damp with dew. Lily transformed a nearby twig into an elaborate blanket, made of rich crimson velvet.
"What to write?" Lily let herself fall deep into thought before even opening her bottle of ink. Lily Evans believed that you should think carefully before writing or saying anything and that was exactly what she planned on doing.
Over a half of an hour passed when Lily finally brought out her writing supplies, an eagle feather quill, a bottle of midnight blue ink and a thin black leather book with a lily embossed on the front. She quickly glanced around, even if the words were well thought out she wouldn't be very keen to let everyone know her thoughts. Then, sure that she was alone she began writing.
"For the past seven years I have been attending Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I was but a child when I was first given a chance to become something more. I received a letter say that I was a witch, in the best way possible. To say the least I was doubtful, but now, years later I have exceed any expectation set for me. I know spell, hexes and potions that impress even Albus Dumbldor. I shall, along with my fiancé, James Potter, use this knowledge to fight the Dark Lord himself, Voldemort.
But, I have learned something much more valuable then spells and potions. I finally understand magic and its limitations. For instance, no matter how powerful a love potion is it could not compare to my love for James. True love is the pain you feel when your lover is gone for a moment or the passion in each smile that makes it hard to breathe; it is deeper then a love potion. Even Avera Kadavera can be blocked by love, through a selfless sacrifice.
A person under a cheering charm would seem depressed next to an optimist. No matter how many dark detectors or Veritaserum one uses they don't trust their fellow witch or wizard or even muggles for that matter. Even if one is a Metamorphamagus (the ability to change one's physical attributes, impossible to learn, very few witches and wizards can do this.) they may never be happy with their own appearance. No matter if one's memory is altered to forget the transgressions done against them, that does not guarantee the sinner's forgiveness or even peace of mind.
In short I have learned that there are things more powerful then magic. Love being the most supreme of anything, and this year James Potter taught me how to love with all my heart and soul. To love without consideration to the consequences. To love so much it doesn't matter what the world thinks. To love forever and beyond. To love to the extreme extent that you want to tell anyone and everyone how you feel.
I, Lily Evans, have learned that I am in love with James Potter. So I guess that I have learned quite a bit this year. Which makes me wonder, what else do I get to discover?
~Lily Evans"
She stood up and walked back into the castle, ready to face anything, for love overpowers all.