A/N: I began writing this over two years ago and I thought that I should start to upload it. However, this was before I got my macbook so it's all in a book which means i have to type it. God I was awful at spelline :P

It was a very lazy summer's afternoon, most of the inhabitants of Willow street were outdoors making the most of the cool breeze that swept down the road and through the park. Children were laughing and playing, while their parents and neighbors sat talking, sipping at icy drinks, desperate for some relief from the unusually stifling heat. However, the daughters of Number Ten were no-where to be seen.

Seventeen year old Lily Evans lay on her bed, staring up at the ceiling and listened to the muggle children outside. It was late August, which meant that she was still on summer holidays from school. Lily had retired to her bedroom for the afternoon, due to a lack of substantial entertainment and was now contemplating the removal of her trace, which prevented underage wizards ad witches like herself, from performing magic outside school. It had been only days ago that hers was lifted and despite the amazing freedom now available to her, Lilly was yet to discover a more exciting use of her magic than assisting her mother with household chores.

Suddenly, Lily was roused from her daydreams by a gentle taping on her window. She sat up, and looked over to see two owls, one black, one barn knocking gently on the glass. She hurriedly got up and walked over to let them in. The first, she knew to be Sasha, who belonged to Lily's best friend Jana, the second, she recognized as one of the many school owls. Taking the letter that was tied around Sasha's foot, Lily opened the envelope and started reading.

Dear Lily,

A school owl just arrived with my book list for this year and I expect one is on the way with yours.

Did you want to meet me tomorrow at Diagon Alley around noon to get our things?

Send a reply back with Sasha

Love,

Jana

She had not seen Jana since the end of term and had been hoping to see her soon. Turning the note over, Lily scrawled a quick reply and tied it once more around Sasha's outstretched leg. The owl hooted appreciatively and flew out the open window.

Now turning her attention to the school owl, Lily walked over and removed the letter it held. Ruffling its feathers, the owl followed Sasha and flew out across the street, disappearing into the distance. Lily sat down on her bed again and opened the letter, which was bulkier than usual. Unfolding the first piece of parchment, she read;

Dear Miss Evans,

It is my pleasure to inform you that you have been selected as head girl for the coming school year. Enclosed you will find your badge, to be worn on the left collar of your school robe, as well as the usual list of supplies.

My Sincerest congratulations,

Minervra McGonnagle – Gryffindor Head of House

Lily couldn't believe it. She hurriedly picked up the envelope sitting on her bed and tipped it upside down. Sure enough, out fell a shiny badge featuring the Hogwarts crest emblazoned with the words Head Girl. She stared at it for a short while, still taking it in.

Lily wondered who the head boy would be. If she was completely honest, there were not many possible candidates. The only one she could think of was Remus Lupin another Griffindor student with whom she had become good friends. With good grades and a friendly disposition, Remus seemed the obvious candidate. In fact his only shortcoming, in Lily's eyes at least, was his unfortunate choice of friends. James Potter and Sirius Black, two students who's company she had never enjoyed, rarely left Remus alone, meaning that times when he and Lily could talk privately were few and far between. Over their six years of magical education together, Lily had continually rejected James' numerous romantic advances. If she could say nothing else for him, she could say he was persistent.

"Lilly!" her mother's voice came from down-stairs, "dinner's ready!"

Grabbing her Hogwarts letter and head girl badge she exited her room, closing the door carefully behind her and walked down the stairs into the kitchen. She approached the table to find Petunia already seated and glaring pointedly past her. Lily ignored this reception and turned to face her father.

"My Hogwarts letter came just now," she said to him.

"That's wonderful dear," he replied, "so you have your booklist?"

"Yes," said Lily and with a sideways glance at her sister she continue, "I also got this," she handed him her letter and badge.

Mr Evans took the letter and began to read, eyes widening as he did so.

"You're the head girl?" he said to Lily positively glowing with pride.

"Yeah," she replied, beaming. She chanced a look at Petunia wore an expressions appropriate to that of someone who was waist deep in manure.

"Do you know who the head boy is?" Mr Evans continued, unaware of his eldest daughter's obvious distaste at the situation.

"Not for sure, but I have an idea," Lily replied.

At that moment, Mrs Evans entered the room with a large pot of stew and began to serve it around the table.

"Look at this," said Mr Evans, handing Lily's letter and badge to his wife.

"Oh Lily!" Mrs Evans exclaimed, running over and hugging her daughter.

Her parents were looking at her with such obvious pride that Lily almost felt bad for her sister, who still sat staring sulkily at her bowl.

A/N: Can someone (form England) help me with ideas for food... PLEASE - in the orginal copy of this story i've left spaces where I was supposed to fill in the food so yea... HELP. Also I know that the timelines with Lily's birthday don't work so i dont wanna hear about that - the whole 'school starts halfway through the year' thing is weird to me. Please rate and review.