How They Got Together

by hermyknee1

This is a story of how James and Lily got together in their 7th year, but I'm probably going to go until their deaths in a sequel. It has James and Lily and the Marauders plus some other characters. Rated T just to be safe. This is my first fanfic so it would mean so so so much to me if you reviewed :) Thanks.

1. The Letter

Chapter 1: The Letter

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I awoke with a start and practically jumped out of bed. I looked at the clock on my bedside table and saw that it was 8:00 A.M. I groaned and rested my head on my pillow trying, praying to fall asleep again. I mean who wakes up at 8:00 in summer. But then I heard footsteps outside my door and in about 5 seconds my older sister Petunia almost ran into my room screaming at me to get up. Oh right it was the day we met her new boyfriend.

"Lily get up! You are still in your bloody pajamas!" Petunia said throwing me clothes. I got out of bed and told her to get out because I had to change and that I'll be down in 10 minutes. She looked at me, huffed and left. I got dressed and walked towards the door but I heard a tapping at the window. I knew right away it was my snowy owl Aisling. I walked towards her and took the letter out of her beak I gave her a treat and she went to sit on her perch. I ripped open the letter and saw it was my letter from Hogwarts to tell me what I would need for my 7th year there. I read the schools supplies list and decided a trip to Diagon Alley was well needed and saw another paper in the letter.

Dear Miss Lily Evans,

I am pleased to inform you that you will be the Head Girl at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry upon returning for your 7th year. I am sure that you will ever more surprised as to who has been chosen as Head Boy but nevertheless I am sure you will be one of the best Head Girls Hogwarts has ever had. Please go to the Prefects Compartment on the Hogwarts Express, I trust you know where that is, and you will be holding a Prefects' meeting with the Head Boy.

Congratulations and I do hope you enjoy the rest of your summer.

Best Regards,

Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

Headmaster of Hogwarts

Order of Merlin (first class)

Oh My MERLIN! I am Head Girl! I was so shocked I just stood there for Merlin knows how long. I ran downstairs and I burst into kitchen where my mum Rose, my dad Ryan, and Tuney were seated have a conversation. I walked in, said Good Morning and sat in my regular seat, letter in hand. My mum saw it and asked, "Lily what is that?"

"Oh just a letter from school mum" I answered, noticing the way Petunia's face scrunched in disgust at the mention of Hogwarts.

"Well I am assuming that we will be visiting Diagon Alley." She asked.

"Yes mum, and the letter said something else as well," I said, waiting for anticipation to build up.

"Well what is it?" my dad asked.

"I'm Head Girl!" I said a look of happiness on my face. At first everyone was speechless then my mum jumped up and pulled me into a hug.

"Oh congratulations Lily! I am so proud of you!" Mum said.

"Oh Lilykins I can't believe it, I am so happy for you!" Dad said and then came to hug me. Petunia actually smiled.

"Congrats Lils." She said then turned to everyone and said, "Come on we have a lot to do before Vernon gets here, so I am going to go get the groceries, I'll be back by 9:30."

"Alright honey be safe and don't forget to get the chicken." Mum said reminding her.

"I won't, see you all later." Tuney said and with that she grabbed her coat and left to the supermarket. Once she left mum turned to me and said, "You know what Lily me and your father can get the house ready. Why don't you go to Diagon Alley and get your school supplies. Just remember to be back before Petunia gets back."

"Oh alright mum, let me just go owl Hest, Marly, and Alice to meet me there and the big news. I'll see you later then. Bye dad." I said already on the way to the stairs. I went up to my room to see Aisling sitting on her perch drinking some water. I walked over to my desk and grabbed 3 pieces of parchment, a quill, and a bottle of ink. I told them about the news and to meet me at Diagon Alley in 15 minutes. Since all four of us are of age we can just apparate there. Then I told Aisling to come over I gave her the letters and told her to give them to Hestia, Marlene, and Alice. I was just going to grab my cloak when my stomach growled. I realized I hadn't had any breakfast. I went downstairs said bye to mum and dad and apparated to Diagon Alley.