Hello everyone. This is my new venture and hopefully will be a successful one. The story will revolve around 'Lily Luna Potter' though the fanfic will not necessarily be from her point-of-view.

Disclaimer: Harsh Reality! I don't own Harry Potter characters.

The last thing she remembered was…

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The house was quiet. Only for a few more hours though, her experience told her. For someone having a gargantuan family these moments were few and far in between. It wasn't that she didn't love the noise and fanfare that was part of the day-to-day curriculum (Any self-respecting teenager would vehemently deny anything stating the contrary!) but she was a human being after all and the afore-mentioned species had the tendency of always wanting things that weren't available to them.

Lily Luna Potter, as quietly as she could, got down the stairs slowly while expertly avoiding all the creaking ones. She slowly made her way to the kitchen, where as expected, her dad was sitting on the dining table sipping coffee absentmindedly. His contemplative frown was replaced by a grin as his gaze turned towards his 'Princess'.

"Good Morning, Petals. Slept well?" asked Harry quietly.

"Good Morning, Daddy. Slept pretty soundly, I guess." replied Lily in her usual exuberant tone, which sometimes annoyed all the non-morning people (mostly James).

Like any good parent, Harry Potter claimed that he had no favorites among his children. Being Ron's best friend and Ginny's husband had taught him enough about sibling rivalries. And Harry, whom the World had come to acknowledge as a respected diplomat, faced this 'diplomatic nightmare' almost daily. But in private, Lily had always been the 'apple of his eye' from the day; her pristine cry reached his ears.

Harry gulped the remnants of the beverage at one-go before standing up to join Lily with the stretching exercises. After the routine warm-up, the duo headed outside for the morning run. The morning freshness greeted them and any trace of sleepiness vanished completely.

Harry and Lily were the only early risers in the family (The Potters that is). The others, as James eloquently put it, liked their 'handsome-beauty' sleep. For the past five years, this had become the father-daughter bonding time. While not much was said during their run through the well-trodden paths of the forest, the conversation reached its full gusto when they stopped to relax besides the lake.

"Daddy, Frank gave this to me just before leaving the platform. I have never been this angry before." Lily said in a tone that clearly suited her declaration.

Harry wiped the sweat running down his wrinkled forehead, before quietly reaching out for the card that had caused his usually demure Lily, to flare up. A quick glance was enough to clue him in.

"I can't believe him. We have been friends for ages but he just had to spoil it. I just…"

"Lily", said Harry quietly, effectively interrupting her tirade. Harry weighed his words carefully before saying softly,

"Petal, there is nothing in this to get so worked up about. Frank has a crush on you and just expressed it. There's nothing wrong in expressing that."

"But Daddy…"

Harry surveyed his daughter thoughtfully. Dressed in the green tank-top and running shorts, Lily looked beautiful. Except for the wristwatch, Lily seldom wore any jewelry.

"Lily, you are a beautiful girl and these kinds of things will happen in the future as well. You shouldn't let these things bother you and who knows maybe you will end up liking Frank in the end."

"Daddy!" exclaimed Lily indignantly.

"What, it maybe true. My point is that this is really a very small issue and should remain that way."

Lily tucked a strand of the hair behind her ear, always a sign that she was mulling things over.

"Thanks, Daddy. You are the best." said Lily decidedly, before giving Harry a huge hug.

Harry really missed these morning runs when Lily was at Hogwarts. In a high-pressure post like the 'Head of the Auror Department', the sound of Lily's laughter helped him to unwind.

The duo got up and started retreating towards the home, with the day looking much brighter.

Hope you liked the fic so far. The chapter is medium-sized at best but because of my abysmal typing speed it took a long time. Please post your views. They will be greatly appreciated.