Chapter two
The next morning Lily woke up earlier than expected and although her stomach was doing crazy somersaults she, herself, was as composed as always. Through the years people often called her cold and a player because in situations she wasn't comfortable with, she usually took a step back to evaluate the situation at hand and chose what she did next according to a third person point of view, usually that consisted in making the person do what she wanted without them even noticing. None of her relatives knew where she had gotten that from, but they all knew from experience not to mess with her as they didn't want to wake up with their hair blue and boils covering their bodies. Of course, Lily didn't do those things alone. She only planned them, Fred and James, sensing that she was in a bad mood always stood up for her and got the work done.
Noticing that she wasn't getting any more sleep, she slowly got up and went to the bathroom. Looking at herself in the mirror she noticed how much she was changing. Her hair wasn't as light and short as it used to be and her deep green eyes were just a shade darker. Smiling to herself she took a long shower and put on a pair of black converse shoes, black shorts and a silver blouse. When she was just about to finish brushing her long hair the door to her room crashed open and her older brother came in looking thrilled.
"My Hogwarts letter came!" Exclaimed James picking her up and spinning her around laughing "We're going to Hogwarts! We're going to Hogwarts!"
"Okay, James! Enough, alright?" said Lily laughing at her older brother.
"Oh yeah, by the way, McGonagall is downstairs waiting for you" he added as an afterthought. Lily's eyes went wide as he put her down.
"Do I look okay?" Lily asked calmly, but James knew she was faking it.
"You always look pretty, Lils. Now go" Don't keep her waiting" said James with a smirk.
While Lily was descending the stairs her heart was beating fast and her stomach continued to do the crazy somersaults, but her steps were steady and her chin was high in the air. Of course, she wasn't as confident as she looked. Her fears of not being accepted by her family and Hogwarts that were long buried were now coming to surface, but she kept going on. The walk down the corridor and the stair seemed too long for her own liking, but as she finally reached the bottom of the stairs she noticed that McGonagall was standing by the fireplace with a parchment on her hands talking to her parents.
"Ah, Lily this is Professor Minerva McGonagall, Professor this is Lily, my daughter" said Harry when he noticed Lily standing by the foot of the stairs.
"Hello, Professor. It's a pleasure meeting you" said Lily in the politest tone she could muster "shall we talk in the kitchen?" Lily noticed McGonagall fighting a smile.
"The pleasure is all mine, Miss Potter. Lead the way" answered McGonagall. The four of them sat by the kitchen table, Lily across from McGonagall and Ginny across from Harry. Ginny got up and began making tea when it was on the table McGonagall began.
"As I already explained to your parents, your name was written down to go to Hogwarts this year, which means that your magic is strong enough to be submitted to the teaching at Hogwarts. But the question is, are you ready for it, Miss Potter? I saw your notes and I must say I am quite impressed, but we're talking about older kids who may not want to befriend you. so in the end it's your choice" McGonagall explained.
"I don't think this will be a problem, Professor. Lily can get even a Hippogriff to like her" joked Harry.
"But Harry, what if they make fun of her?" intervened Ginny worriedly.
"Then she can stay with James, Ginny" reasoned Harry.
"I'm right here, and I've already thought of that. I want to go no matter what" said Lily firmly making the adults look at her.
"If this is your final decision, then I look forward to teaching you, Miss Potter" said McGonagall hiding yet another smile.
"Lily, hurry up!" shouted Ginny from the bottom of the stairs.
The Potter household was hectic that morning, Harry had taken the day of work and left Seamus Finnigan taking care of the Auror Department. Ginny whose job was to write on a Quidditch column on the Daily Prophet had left the papers for another day. Albus had left earlier that morning to the Burrow to spend the day with his cousins and James was leaning on the couch waiting for Lily to get ready.
"Merlin woman, be patient!" exclaimed Lily descending the stairs two at a time. She was wearing dark skinny jeans, studded combat boots and a white tank top beneath a green jumper two sizes bigger so that one of the sleeves was sliding of her shoulder, her hair was in a messy ponytail.
"You don't need to dress as if you're going to see the Queen!" said Ginny exasperated at her daughters antics, leading them outside.
"Only because you don't like fashion, doesn't mean I can't!" exclaimed Lily rolling her eyes.
When they left the house, James and Lily grabbed their parents arms and the moment Ginny and Harry felt their hands, they turned on the spot, darkness surrounding them alongside a familiar pulling at the navel. They stepped on Diagon Alley a moment latter, the busy streets with families walking around them.
Not wanting to take long they headed first to Madame Malkin's to get their school robes, then to Flourish and Blott's to get their books. Lily went to the back of the bookstore to buy some extra books, finding the one she wanted she headed to her parent's side with the book 'Hélas, Je me suis Transfiguré Les Pieds' about the French play. The play was about the beginning of Quidditch and was quite comical to say the least, although the first play didn't go so well (the theatre was set ablaze) there were many other plays through the centuries which had gone extremely well, with no burning cast whatsoever.
"Mum, can you buy this for me?" she asked sweetly, batting her eyelashes.
"Sure, honey" answered Ginny oblivious to the fact that her daughter was playing with her.
Next, they went to the Apothecary, and lastly they went to the Owl Empory to buy Lily and James their pets. The moment they stepped into the store, a small black owl flew to James and perched itself on his shoulders, happily hooting.
" I think she liked you" said the sales woman " She is still small but she'll grow eventually she already showed to be very smart" she said admiring the gently way James brushed her midnight-black feathers. Ginny and Harry exchanged looks nodding to each other.
"It's yours then, son" said Harry smiling at James "What's her name?
"Midnight" said James. The black owl hooted happily again flapping her wings around a bit "she liked it" he added chuckling slightly.
Lily went to the back of the store to see the other pets, looking at the owls she started caressing a big tawny one when she felt a nudge at the back of her ankle, she looked down to see a small kitten, its fur was as white as snow and its tiny eyes were as blue as the sky. It was looking up at her with sad eyes and a cute little meow escaped its mouth. Lily banded down to pick it up and held it close to her heart while it purred.
"Why don't you take it?" asked James getting closer to her, Midnight still perched on his shoulder looking curiously at Lily.
"We found him in the streets with another kitten, they seemed like really good friends but this morning another costumer came and bought her so he's been sad all day" said the sales woman when she was close enough "He's just 20 galleons" she added at the moment she saw Harry and Ginny approaching them.
"Do you want him, Lily?" asked Harry with a small smile on his face, he looked at Ginny for confirmation.
"Yes, I don't want to leave him here..."said Lily looking down at the white kitten on her arms again. she let out a small chuckle when he yawned sleepily.
"His name is Lumos" said Lily simply, not looking up from him, she smiled when she saw that he had already fallen asleep. "shall we get our wands then?"
Harry paid for his children's pets and their cages and treats and they all left to Olivander's to get their wands, Lily and James happily walking down the streets with their pets in their respective cages. When they reached the store, Olivander came to them with glossy eyes and a kind smile, he instantly recognized Harry and Ginny.
"Hello, Mr. Potter. These two must be James Sirius and Lily Luna! Here to get a wand, I presume?" he said his gaze racing James body "first the boy, try this one" Olivander said, racing through his store he picked up a box and opened it taking out a brown wand from it, he went to where James was standing and handed him the wand "12 inches, willow wood, unicorn core, springy. Here give it a wave" James waved it around and a vase standing nearby broke into pieces"Maybe not this one, what about this..."
They went from wand to wand not one fitting him perfectly, until Olivander, on one last attempt, gave him a blackened wand."Here, this one was on the part of the store that was damaged on the second war but I could get it to work again, it seems like it developed a certain resistance to fire. 13 inches, oak tree, dragon heartstring core, springy." Olivander handed James the wand, he waved it gently afraid to break anything else but instead, silver sparks escaped the tip of the wand.
"This is it!" said Olivander smiling at Harry "It's a very strong and resistant wand, good for defensive spells. It will be 12 galleons" Harry fished out the amount of coins and handed it to Olivander who pocketed it without counting and turned to Lily "Ah, you are very young Miss Potter. But you have very strong magic I can sense...let me measure you properly" he guided Lily to a pedestal and enchanted measure tapes started to encircle her "Yes, yes! Try this one" he exclaimed happily and went to the front of the store to get a beautiful wand out of a glass box marked as 'Do not touch, extra sensitive'. He approached Lily with a look of pure awe "This wand is very difficult to master. 11 inches, willow tree, phoenix feather, slightly springy. It is great for charms, hexes and jinks. As it is extremely sensitive, it performs created spells remarkably well" Only a true lieder with remarkable powers can master this wand"
Olivander handed the wand to Lily who took it with anticipation, the moment the wood touched her hand, a warm silver glow covered her body for a moment before retreating back to the wand. Lily looked up from her hands and saw her parents and James standing behind Olivander just as surprised as he was, her eyes wandered back to James and she saw his face twisting slowly into a smirk before he ran to her saying loudly "That's brilliant, sis!" he picked her up and spun her around.
Harry and Ginny paid for Lily's wand and after bidding Olivander goodbye they Apparated home, in a few weeks Lily and James would be boarding Hogwarts Express and the family was excitedly waiting for September 1st.
Hey there! *sheepish smile* soooo, as you can see I really need a Beta who can help me turning this story into a British one. So any help is welcomed! Don't be afraid to review and favourite/follow...I don't bite..much...