Life Before Death

Chapter Two


Lily was in her bedroom finishing the rest of her packing. She only had three more days until she would get on the Hogwarts Express.

Lily was somewhat nervous about having to stay at the Potter's home. She had of course been there before but she never did stay there for weeks at a time. She supposed that she was excited about seeing her crush too, but she was more nervous about it now that she thought about it. And especially staying at Hogwarts with him. In an empty dormitory. Alone.

Lily's mum, walked in, interrupting the thought.

"Are you almost done packing yet dear?"

"Almost."

"Well...I want to talk to you about something."

"About what mum?"

"I just want you to be careful."

"What do you mean?" Lily asked.

"I know that you have had err...a crush on James for quite some time now and I don't--"

"Mum! How did you know?"

"Well, sweetheart, it was pretty obvious."

"You don't think he knows do you?" Lily asked, a note of panic in her voice.

"I honestly couldn't tell you. But Mrs. Potter has said that he is very fond of you dear."

"Well okay mum."

"But just be careful. I don't want to her about anything that err...might go on."

"Don't worry mum."

"Well, finish you packing up."

Three Days Later

Lily was in the driveway of her home. She was trying to fit in all of her luggage into the family car. They were about to leave. Petunia and Vernon were saying good-bye to each other in the living room. And Mrs. Evans was inside trying to pry them away from each other.

Petunia and Vernon stepped out of the house. Lipstick was smudged all over Vernon's face. They said goodbye to each other one last time and Vernon walked over to his car.

Lily waved to him but he only grunted at her in return. She really didn't see what Petunia saw in him. He just seemed like a grumpy, neck less lump.

"Well, we better get you to the Potter's house before they leave to King's Cross without you, dear."

Lily nodded and got into the passenger seat of their car. Her hands were starting to sweat. She wanted to change her mind and not go anymore, but it is too late. And she really wanted to go.

It was about a two and a half hour drive to James's house. And Lily thought that she could do with some sleep, seeing as how she hasn't really been getting any with her being nervous and all.

Lily's mum was pulling into the driveway and yelling at Lily to get up.

"Honey, we're here now. Why don't you get your luggage."

Lily's mum opened the trunk for her and Lily got the three bags that were hers. Her mother was waiting for her by the front door. She waved 'bye' to Petunia and she awkwardly walked up to the front door and rang the doorbell.

A/N: I know! It has been forever since I last updated! But, here is another chapter nonetheless. I hope you like it!

-Joanna