Chapter 2: One year later

A/N – OK so, I am so sorry for not updating in a very long time so feel free to kill me. I don't really mind how you do it! But I am back with another chapter. I know that the chapters are very short but I am finding it difficult to come up with new ideas.

It had been a year since Lily had ended up in the other timeline and she had settled down reasonably well for the circumstances. She still cried at night over James and Harry, but she knew that she would be able to avoid anyone dying this time. At 9 years old, she knew that he sister didn't hate her yet, but she still found it awkward to be around her. Lily had made an effort to enjoy her time with Petunia as she knew that it wouldn't last long. She was disappointed that in this timeline she hadn't met Severus yet but she knew that she might finally be able to avoid the hurt that he had caused her when she was fifteen. She had also attempted to make new friends that she hadn't had the opportunity to make before. She had found that she enjoyed the company of 7 year old Evangeline, 6 year old Ebony and 3 year old Sadie. They were great friends, even though she was older than them and had no friends her own age; she still enjoyed their company and friendship. Eva was sweet and was the most mature in their group. She spent lots of time reading or doing mind puzzles. Ebbie was outgoing and enjoyed sports. She was rarely around but when she was she would love to get involved in anything that was going on at the time. Finally, there was Sadie. She was sweet, but quiet and shy. She liked to hang around their group because her sister Ebbie was there. Overall, Lily was enjoying her new life. She knew that it was difficult to let go of what had happened but she was grateful to be alive.