Lily gasped as the door to her and James' common room opened, to reveal a large room, almost as large as the Gryffindor common. The walls were painted a deep scarlet and were adorned with shelves containing books under every title and genre. The reader need only utter the name of the book they desired and it would come whizzing from a shelf into their hands. The walls also had several photos of Lily and her friends and James and his scattered randomly but complimentary around them. Above the large fireplace that stood in the middle of the room was a large portrait of Lily and James, along with Kat, Sirius, Remus and Peter, taken that very day on the train. Lily giggled as portrait Lily smacked James for the "Every night" line he had used. James blushed.
"He's nothing short of brilliant," James whispered into the room and Lily nodded in agreement.
"He's wonderful," she said trailing her fingers along the "Lily Evans" engraved on her door, before pushing it open. Her room was beautiful, Dumbledore had given her a large double four poster bed with gold silk curtains to match her bedspread. She smiled when she noticed Dumbledore had given her a large study space in the corner of her room. Laying on her bed which Lily instantly decided to call the marshmellow, a piece of parchment caught her eye and when she didn't recognise the handwriting she tore the letter open and let out a squeal of delight when she realised who it was from.
Dearest Lily-Claire Evans,
It's me, your radiant cousin Iris :D. I'm writing to tell you something I have been dying to tell you for years. I'm coming to Hogwarts, I can see your face right now and its making me laugh imagining the look of confusion on your face. Lily, I'm a witch, and have been my whole life. I have been attending beaubaxtons, and their policy is you are not allowed to reveal yourself to anyone other than immediate family until you come of age. But as you know, Da's sick, so mama and I are coming home, well back to Ireland anyway. Muma is moving in with Aunt Rose, so I guess we'll be living under the same roof all year round. Anyway, point of the letter, I'm coming to Hogwarts, tomorrow, or today, depending when you read this. Dumbledore said he's send summons for you as soon as I arrived so you might actually be on your way to see me. I'm really excited to see you Lily, its been way to long.
Love Iris Alexandria Evans.
Lily didn't realise she was crying until after she finished reading the letter. She also didn't notice James had entered and was looking at her like she might spontaneously combust.
Lily laughed at the look on his face. "What?" she giggles and his face bcame even more confused as he raised his hand and rumpled his hair.
"I walked in here, because I hear you screaming, then as I went to ask if you were okay your face grew into a massive grin, then into a frown, then laughter then crying. You okay?" he asked and Lily smiled.
"I'm great! My cousin starts her education here tomorrow!" she said exuberantly thrusting the letter towards him.. James quickly scanned the letter.
"That's great, Lily, I am happy for you, and I hope she is in Gryffindor" he told her and Lily's face fell.
"I hadn't thought about that," she admitted and James slipped an arm around her.
"Dont worry Lil-Pot, if she's anything like you she will be," Lily smiled and leaned into James' embrace before realising how close they were and pulled away.
"Potter! You're in my bedroom, this is highly inappropriate," she screeched and James jumped up off her bed.
"Sorry, " he muttered walking towards the door and Lily couldn't help but notice how toned his back and shoulders were under his shirt.
"Night James," she called and he turned around with a smile on his face.
"Night Lil, thanks for giving me this chance," he told her genuinely and shut the door behind him.
"No, thank you" she whispered as she stood to get ready for bed. Lily Evans had no idea what she expected of this year, but she defiantly didn't expect her last though before sleep to be the exact shade of hazel James Potters eyes were.
***
The sound of rapping on the door woke Lily the next morning. Falling out of her comfortable bed she stumbled to the door and unlocked it. Before she even had time to open it the door flew openand a flash of auburn attacked Lily.
"Lily!" the attacker yelled hugging Lily. Once she had realised the attacker was her cousin she threw her arms around her and started screaming, holding on for dear life. The two girls hysterical screams brought James running from his room wearing nothing but his boxers wielding his wand. He paused at Lily's door and Lily burst into hysterical giggling at his dishevelled appearance. Iris however just gaped.
"It's not funny Lil-Pot, thats the second time in 24 hours ive had to come running because your screaming!" James stamped his foot which made Lily laugh harder and Iris to raise an eyebrow.
"Di you seriously just stamp your foot?" Iris asked which made James notice her for the first time. He looked from her to Lily, back to her, and back to Lily again. The similarities were uncanny. Both had the same dark red hair that fell in waves although Lily's was longer, both had the too-large-for-their-face green eyes although Lily's held more spark, same nose, same hands and even held themselves the same way. Only difference was, James' eyes drifted towards Iris' chest. Wow, what a difference. Lily's cough made James realise he had been ogling Lily's cousin for a few moments. He looked back at Lily who showed no signs of being in hysterics moments earlier. James blushed.
"James, this is my cousin Iris," Lily introduced him.
"Ire, this is Potter, he's head boy." She told her cousin who extended her hand and shook James's
"Lil, I have to go meet my teachers and crap, you know," Iris said rolling her eyes.
"So I'll meet you in an hour or so for breakfast?" she grinned at Lily before dancing out of the room. As soon as Lily heard hers and James' common door shut she turned to face James.
"Out," she barked. James blanched.
"Lil, c'mon,"
"YOU ogled my cousin, on her first day here, before you even knew her name!" lily scowled, James put his hand on her shoulder.
"You two look alike," he told her and she smiled.
"Yeah,"she mused.
"Maybe you just don't like me ogling girls that look like you that aren't you." He whispered in her ear.
"You are walking on thin ice here Potter," Lily warned and James backed off toward the door.
"Just saying she seemed to enjoy it."
"OUT NOW, AND PUT SOME CLOTHES ON" she yelled.
James saluted at her and turned out the door.
"Oh yeah and Potter?" Lily called and James' naked torso re appeared at the door.
"Keep your hands off my cousin,"
"Only if you go out with me Evans," he jested before regretting his actions. He inwardly hit himself because less than 24 hours earlier he had managed to convince Lily he changed. Lily bit her lip.
"Drop dead," she told him, but James could swear he saw a slight smile playing on her lips.
A.N: Okay, so im really sorry about the long wait for the update. I don't really have much of an excuse, except that I just haven't had the time.
I'm at work atm, and they let me bring my laptop to do my University homework, but i felt bad so I uploaded instead. I'm halfway through typing up the next chapter too. So you'll get two updates in one day. I think that deserves some sort of recognition. I noticed that i have heaps of subscribers but NONE of you have reviewed. Only person that reviewed flamed the hell out of me. But I have one thing to say to them. I don't mind if you don't like my story. I'm gonna keep writing it in the format i choose, and if you can't even get past the third line how dare you judge my writing ability. but other than that. Have a nice day :D:D
