Summary: Harry receives a mysterious book from Lupin and it tells the intriguing tale of how his parents came to be together through the eyes of unlikely onlooker. Slightly, okay I lie, completely AU due to OOTP

A/N: This is a Lily and James fic (duh!) but I have a few alterations of my own. James is a chaser and captain of the Quidditch team, neither Lily nor James wears glasses and Wormtail appearances will be kept to a minimum, if at all. Oh the last is really big I'm Australian so I'm not to sure about the slang so please bear with me though my mum is Scottish so you may find a few little sayings but otherwise I have no idea how people sound over in Britain cos I have only been twice. Hopefully that is not too restricting so enjoy! P.S. This is my first fic so be nice and there will be a sequel that takes place in Harry's time, well if people like this one that is.

Chapter 1: The Book:

"Yes! I win yet again! Suck on that!"

"Oh be quiet Ron or you'll wake up the whole tower"

"What you mean Ginny? We're the only ones left for Easter holiday's remember"

"Don't bother arguing with him Hermione, I can never sleep when Ron is playing chess, the amount of noise he makes when he completes one manoeuvre is enough to keep anyone from sleep" came the reply from a sleepy red headed figure standing by the girls staircase.

"Hey Ginny, you just missed me being slaughter by your brother, yet again"

"I didn't completely miss it, I caught the last part of the victory dance."

There was a pregnant pause before all four teens dissolved into laughter. Harry Potter and his best friend Ron Weasley had just been playing a game of wizards' chess, which Harry lost spectacularly, while their other best friend Hermione Granger lounged on the couch immersed in her book.

All had been peaceful until Ron had won and shouted his victory to the world before proceeding to jump around the common room doing his victory dance. Ron's younger sister Ginny had come down the stairs to see what all the racket was about only to find Ron gloating about winning, yet again. Harry, Ron and Hermione were all fifth year Gryffindor students at Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry. Ginny was also a Gryffindor but a year younger and in her fourth year.

"Will you ever get tired of rubbing your chess victories in our faces?" asked Harry still chuckling.

"Of course not, it would be too dull if he didn't" answered Hermione

Ron just beamed at his friends

'Tap, tap, tap'

"What's that noise?" Ginny asked no one in particular

'Tap, tap, tap'

"Look, it's Hedwig" Hermione exclaimed pointing at the snowy white owl patiently waiting at the window.

Ron walked over and let Hedwig in; she flew over and rested on Harry's shoulder, who began stroking her soft feathers.

"Hi Hedwig, what've you got there? A note and package? Wonder who it's from" Harry untied Hedwig's burden and gave her an owl treat before opening the note

Harry,

How have you been? Well I hope, keep your spirits up and don't let Snape or Umbridge get to you. I found this while a friend and I were doing some spring cleaning and thought you might like to see it.

Remus and Rory

P.S. Don't worry you have the writer's permission to read it

Everyone had their eyes on Harry while he opened and read the note.

"Come on, what does it day?" outburst Ron, curiosity finally getting the better of him he snatched the note.

While Ron, Hermione and Ginny gathered around the note Harry began to unwrap the package.

"Who's Rory?" asked Ginny

"More importantly, read what?" added Hermione

"Dunno, you know Harry?" answered Ron looking up from the note to Harry.

Harry didn't answer he had just finished unwrapping a very heavy, handsome looking leather bound book and was looking at it questioningly.

"What do you suppose it is?" Ginny finally asked

"Lets open it and see" proposed Hermione

The others nodded in agreement.

Harry open the book and d turned the first page and was about to turn the second when flowing script appeared on the page as though some one was writing it there and then.

All four faces froze in shock they had experience with books like this before and didn't want to relive it.

Harry was about to slam the book shut when he caught a few lines of what the text and restrained himself. If anything he and the rest were intrigued by what the book had to say.

Hello Stranger,

This book contains an account of my sixth year at Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry. Whoever you are you will know of the school I speak of and of the wizarding world, you see this book can only be activated by those containing magical abilities.

But I must warn you this book is protected by many hexes and curses, which will be triggered if you do not have permission to read it. You have been warned! I am no longer responsible for your safety!

My name is Aurora Millar, I came from a very old wizarding family. I lived in Britain until I was two and my father, who is an Auror, was transferred to France where I grew up. I attended Beauxbatons academy for magic just like my older siblings before me until my sixth year when we moved back to my beloved England.

I will not pretend to you I was a happy go lucky sixteen year old with out a care in the world. I was in fact the complete opposite, withdrawn, depressed and convinced the world was against me.

However my friends changed all that in my first year at Hogwarts, they helped me discover who I really was. I am delighted to say that in return I was able to help them, two in particular

This is my story

Also the story of how Lily Evans and James Potter came to be together

Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny just gaped at the last line.

"We have to read this" breathed Ron

The others nodded and hastily turned the page, eager to read more.

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