Author's Note: Sorry if it is a little short. A special thanks to XxlilyxX for being my first review-er. Hope you enjoy chapter two!
Lily was standing, looking over the railing of the crib, stroking her baby's sleeping face. She stayed there, lost in her thoughts and humming her favorite lullaby…
Goodnight, my angel
Time to close your eyes
And save these questions for another day
I think I know what you've been asking me
I think you know what I've been trying to say
I promised I would never leave you
And you should always know
Wherever you may go
No matter where you are
I never will be far away…
A touch on her shoulder brought her back to the real world. Lily turned and smile as she looked into the face of her husband. Gently, he placed his right hand on cheek, caressing her soft skin.
"You should go to sleep," he said with a slight frown.
"I…can't. I don't want to leave him. Something just doesn't feel right." Lily placed her head on his chest and he wrapped his arms around her tiny body.
"Please get some sleep. I'll stay up and watch him if you want me to."
"Okay."
He let go of his wife and slowly lifted her chin until her emerald eyes were on his. He descending lips were less than an inch away from Lily's. She closed her eyes and…
"Aah!"
Lily awoke and saw two, large, brown eyes staring at her. It was her cat, Maybeline, purring on her chest. Lily pushed her off and turned to look at her alarm clock. 10:30! Bloody hell! The train is leaving in 30 minutes! Lily ran to the bathroom across the hall, peeling off her pajamas along the way. She took a shower, blow dried her hair, and brushed her teeth, all in 15 minutes. Throwing on some clothes, she dashed madly around her room, tossing unpacked books and supplies into her open trunk. Wait. I am a witch or not? Grabbing her wand from her dresser, she gave it a wave, and the rest of her stuff filed neatly into the trunk. She sent the trunk down the stairs, Maybeline following behind it. Lily glanced around her room one more time, and spotted her Head Girl badge on the floor. She snatched it off the ground, shoved it in her pants pocket, and headed down the stairs.
Lily had sent her luggage to the living room where her parents were waiting. She picked up Maybeline in her right arm and the handle of her trunk in her left.
"We are so proud of you honey," said Mrs. Evans, her eyes glistening from unshed tears.
"Take care of yourself Lily dear." Her father wrapped his arms around his beloved wife.
Lily looked at her parents for what almost felt like the last time.
"I love you."
Lily closed her eyes. With a turn of her head and a loud popping noise, she was gone.
"Sirius, were going to be bloody late! Get your arse down here!"
"Merlin, James! I'm packing my trunk."
James let out a groan as he slumped onto the sofa and covered his face with his hands. They had 15 minutes to get on the train. He and Sirius had slept in, despite going to bed at a decent hour.
James had woken up one mid-July morning to a giant black dog licking his face.
"What the…PADFOOT! Geroff me!"
The dog tumbled off the bed with a yelp. A handsome, black haired boy emerged, rubbing his head.
"Oy! What was that for?"
James didn't reply. "What are you doing here?"
"I couldn't stand them anymore. You don't mind if I stay do you?"
James smiled, "Nah, just no more face licking, okay?"
Sirius finally appeared with his trunk.
James rolled his eyes. "You ready?"
"Never been more ready in my life."
"Then I'll see you there."
Within seconds, James and Sirius were standing in front of the Hogwarts Express.
"Never again," said Sirius.
"What?"
Sirius brewed up some fake tears, leaning on James' shoulder. "This is our last departure on the Hogwarts Express."
James "consoled" his friend, patting him on the back. Suddenly, James let go, nervously running his hand through his already messy hair. He looked extremely pale.
"What's the matter? Is Snivelly around?"
Barely audible, James whispered, "It's her."
Lily was wandering around the Platform, making sure everything was in order. She had met up with Chloe and Diana earlier. They were saving her a seat in their compartment so Lily could sit with them when she was done with her Head Duties. As head girl, she wanted everything to go smoothly. While walking, she wandered about her co-head. I hope its Remus. Even thought he is one of THEM, he is a decent guy. Or maybe Kahil Patil from Ravenclaw. He is very respectable.
The sound of the train whistle jerked Lily out of her thoughts. She coaxed the rest of the stragglers, mostly anxious first years, until she was an all-to-familiar mess of black hair. Oh no, not Potter!
She leaped unto the train before he could even speak to her, and ran for the prefect's compartment. She threw open the door and slammed it shut all in one complete motion. Lily was taking deep breaths, trying to regain her composure. Everyone was staring at her, and she could understand why. Lily smiled, her sad attempt at breaking the ice.
"Er...for those of you who don't know, I'm the new Head Girl, Lily Evans."
Some the prefects clapped (actually everyone but the Slytherins) and congratulated Lily.
"Thank you I…" She looked at Both Remus and Kahil. Neither one of them had a Head Boy badge.
"That's strange. I…"
The compartment door opened and slammed shut once again. A tall, handsome boy entered.
"Sorry…I'm late," He said between deep breaths. "Didn't know where the compartment was."
Lily froze. She new that voice all to well. It can't be…It shouldn't be…
Slowly, she turned around.
"Hello, Evans. How was your summer?"
Lily cringed. James Potter! Head boy! Those words did not even belong in the same sentence. The compartment was spinning around her. Lily felt dizzy and nauseated. She grabbed her head, let out a little groan, and crumpled to the floor.
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