Happy February and I've got to say who is going to see Women In Black? Looks great and Dan Radcliffe is in it! Disclaimer: I don't own anything Harry Potter, if you recognize it, it's not mine : )

Rating: T

Summary: Lily's Evans story from the time before, during, and after Hogwarts. She will meet a strange boy named Severus, fall in love to the boy she used to despise, and have a child. This is gonna be EPIC, dont miss out! Editted by xXjaziXx

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The next month flew by quickly, and soon enough it was Halloween — one of my favourite holidays, right beside Christmas.

When Severus, Jenn, and all the people in my dorm made our way into the Great Hall, we were in awe of the spooky feel that had invaded it. With at least a thousand glowing jack-o-lanterns and real bats soaring by the ceiling, which happened to be depicting a brilliant thunderstorm — needless to say, it was quite a sight. Not to mention the mounds of colorful candy lying on the tables. The feast was beginning and there were murmurs of Halloween memories of past all down the Gryffindor table.

Once we had sat down and parted ways with Sev and Jenn, Black had the nerve to ask me, "Hey, Evans, what's Halloween in the Muggle world like?" A smirk garbed his lips.

I ignored him, but then Alice spoke up. "Lily, I actually think Sirius was interested. He acts like that for everything." She rolled her eyes. "Don't take it to heart. The majority of purebloods really don't know what Muggle Halloween is like. It's cool to think about it."

I smiled at her; Alice was so considerate. Much more so than Black and his friends — I knew Black was probably trying to make a joke about me being a Muggle-born.

Marlene asked what Halloween was like in the Muggle world in a more caring tone that, I added afterwards, Potter and Black could learn from.

I answered her by saying, "Well, we dress up in costumes and go door to door asking for candy. It's fun." I smiled, but that faded as I realized that for the first time, my parents must have been taking Tuney by herself — without me.

Leslie must have seen this realization and home sickness on my face because she quickly asked me what was wrong.

"Nothing," I muttered. Sighing, I relented and added, "Just missing home a bit I suppose."

Leslie put her arm that wasn't holding her drink around my shoulder. "Don't worry, Lily!" she said cheerfully. "You'll be home soon for Christmas!" She beamed and went back to eating candy.

Leslie's statement turned out to be true; the next two months were gone in a heartbeat and before I knew it, I was on the Hogwarts Express with Severus, going back to King's Cross. Back home! To Mum and Dad and Tuney. I'd missed them all terribly.

After talking to Sev, Jenn, Grace and Laura for a while, reading, playing a few games of wizard's chess on Sev's scraggily old board, working on my Transfiguration essay, and taking a well-deserved nap, we had arrived at the station.

Sev had to shake me to wake me awake when we got there. I was groggy from sleep, but nevertheless excited to see the bustling and chatty families through the windows. I grabbed my bags and ran out, overjoyed to see my parents and scowling sister — at least when her eyes fell on Severus. She still hadn't forgiven him for the time we looked through her mail.

Mum gave me a hug and Daddy kissed me softly on my cheek, which was flushed red from the warm air and the happiness I was feeling. After Dad took my bags and Petunia greeted Aya, who she'd always had a soft spot for, we walked to the car, as dingy as ever. Mum and Dad were up front while Tuney, Severus and myself took the back. My sister completely ignored my friend, instead taking turns with me as we petted Aya's silky fur, the cat purring loudly in my lap.

Dad dropped Severus off at his house before driving back home.

I walked inside once we had arrived and straight into my room. It looked much the same as I left it back in September. As much as I loved Hogwarts, I was glad to be home for a few weeks.

Dinner was rather enjoyable; my parents certainly had lots of questions about Hogwarts. They bombarded me with questions about my classes, teachers, dormitory, and my friends. I told them everything, a smile on each of our faces the whole time. Petunia said little, her face expressionless.

Afterwards, with a yawn and a stretch and a goodnight to each of my family members, I went to bed. The sheets themselves seemed to welcome me inside their folds.

In the morning, I was woken by Aya pouncing softly on a loose string hanging from one of my blankets. I laughed and picked up my grey kitten, carrying her downstairs while Jess, Tuney's tabby cat, looked strangely at her.

I set Aya on her feet and dressed in a hurry, eager to go outdoors once I'd eaten my breakfast. Severus greeted me enthusiastically, already at the playground.

This became my daily routine, rarely broken. When I was with Severus, we would do homework, and play games, enjoying one another's company.

On Christmas Eve, I got a letter from Marlene, Leslie, and Alice who had all volunteered to spend the holidays at school. They said that nothing special had happened since they were almost the only people there, and that the castle looked strange being so uninhabited.

When I woke up on Christmas morning, the bottom of the tree was piled with presents. From Mum and Dad I got a new jacket and pretty leather journal. Petunia gave me a hand-knitted pair of blue gloves. From Severus and Mrs. Eileen, I received chocolate frogs, sugar-quills, and a packet Bertie Botts' Every Flavour Beans.

The Snapes came over for supper, so Severus's parents got to know mine a bit better — Sev hoped that this meant we'd see each other even more. Petunia frowned when she heard him say that, but I laughed and said, "Yes! That would be fantastic!"

A week later, I stayed over at Severus's house to celebrate the New Year, staying awake past midnight. It was finally 1972! It dawned on me that this year I'd begin my second year at Hogwarts and finish my first. I couldn't wait!

Each of my friends sent me letters saying for each occasion, and Jenn's present arrived a few days before New Years, late in the mail. It was an undying lily, which opened and closed just like the one I had shown Petunia so long ago. I had smiled and placed the flourishing white blossom beside my bed.

Grace and Laura sent me a joint present, arriving on the eve of Christmas — four novels that they had bought from Diagon Alley, knowing the pleasure I took in reading. I had immersed myself in the first as soon as the packaging tore and revealed it.

Marlene, Leslie and Alice had each explained in their letters that their presents would be given to me at Hogwarts; it was harder for them to buy and send them, seeing as they had stayed at school. In return for the kindness of them all, I had sent a gift to all six girls.

The day before school I had to go back flew by, and then we were back at the station. It was hard saying goodbye once again, but I would see my family again soon. Mum reminded me to send them a letter on my birthday, the twenty-seventh.

We got back to Hogwarts late that night and Sev and I took the carriages instead of the boats this time. I was glad because it would not feel good to take a dip in that water at this time of the year. The carriages seemed nice, but I couldn't help but wondering what spell would make them pull themselves and when I would be learning it.

When we got to the castle, I bid Severus goodnight as he had to go to the dungeons while I was going to Gryffindor tower. I hiked the many stairs and arrived at the Fat Lady's portrait. She was fast asleep, and wasn't going to be happy to be woken up.

I knocked softly. "Excuse me?" I said quietly. The Fat Lady's eyes fluttered open slightly. "The password is beatus anni."

More awake now, the Fat Lady swung her portrait forth unhappily, huffing about kids coming in so late. I walked through the tunnel and entered the common room, a smile finding its way to my face at the familiarity of the scene.

I was truly home.

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