Nobody said it was easy
It's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be this hard
Oh, take me back to the start
James hated it all. He hated this war, with it's dark magic and constantly growing death-rate. He hated how no one trusted anyone anymore. He hated how he and his friends all went separate ways. He hated that prophecy, and he hated how Voldemort was after his son.
And he really hated how he could never leave his house.
James was the kind of person who had to spend each day like it was his last. And you can't do that when you're stuck in a house with your wife and son. Especially when your son is a baby.
James was craving freedom and fun. James loved his family and enjoyed being with them, but he needed fresh hair.
He had never felt this cooped up before. Not even while attending school. He'd just done whatever he wanted to do in class.
He missed his friends too.
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Lily knew James wasn't happy. He hadn't made a joke in the last few days. His happiness had run dry being stuck here. He had no inspiration without his friends, and the last time they'd been openly social with someone was a long time ago.
Even before the Fidelius Charm, it wasn't safe to chat with anyone anymore.
It drove James crazy. Lily sighed into Harry's soft hair. By the end of the war they'd both be crazy.
But it was worth it for Harry. Her little boy was sleeping, gently grasping her hair in his chubby hand. She planted a kiss on his head as he woke up.
She'd let James play with him for awhile. He was started to wear down the carpet from his constant pacing.
If only this had never happened. If only they were back at school having nothing to worry about but homework.
It wasn't the same as the years went by. The last few years of school weren't as relaxing. But it was still better than this.
She smiled sadly at her husband. Handing over the baby. If only she could go back for a day.