A/N: Okay, so last night when I said I would post chapters 8,9,10,11, and 12, I didn't realize how many chapters that is. Now I do. Oh well. I promised I would, so this is my X-Mas present to all of you! MERRY CHRISTMAS!! If you didn't review for Chapter 10, please go review.

Chapter 11

Christmas morning, Lily woke to several owls pecking at her window. She opened it and let them in. The owls, shaking snow from their feathers, landed on her bed.

After Lily removed their packages, they flew off.

She had gotten presents from Bri, Macie, Sirius, Remus, and, to her surprise, James.

She opened Bri's first.

Dear Lils,

Happy Christmas! I hope you like your present!

Love, Bri

When Lily tore open the package, she saw a framed photo of her, Bri, and Macie. It was taken when they were twelve. They were sitting on a bench in a park, the sun setting behind them, casting a warm glow on the three girls.

Next was Macie's.

Hi Lily!

I hope you like your present!

Happy Christmas, and I'll see you at school!

Love, Macie

Macie had gotten her a book. It looked interesting, but Lily put it aside for later.

Sirius, who had left nothing but his name, had given Lily three pairs of knee high socks. One pair was red and gold, another green and pink, and the third purple and black.

"Awesome!" Lily said, putting on her red and gold socks.

Remus had gotten Lily another book, about magical creatures. She laid this on top of Macie's book.

Getting up, Lily went downstairs to find her parents and sister waiting for her.

"Morning!" Lily said cheerfully.

"Good morning," her mother said.

Lily sat down, and they began to open presents.

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Going up to her room later with all of her gifts, Lily saw an un-opened package on her bed. She had forgotten to open James' present.

Lily placed her presents on an arm chair in the corner and began to open James' gift.

Dear Lily,

I hope you like this. I wasn't really planning on getting you anything, but when I saw this I had to get it for you.

See you at school.

James

Curiously, Lily tore open the package. Inside was a thin box. Taking the lid off, Lily saw a silver chain. On the chain was a silver tabby cat. How James had known her love of cats, she would never know.

Lily put the necklace on carefully. Grabbing a quill and parchment, Lily quickly scribbled a reply.

James,

Thank you so much for the necklace! How did you know I liked cats so much?

Lily

She gave the letter to Roxy, who flew out the window.

Lily started up her computer and signed on. She checked her e-mail, though she was sure she wouldn't have any. To her surprise, her old friends had e-mailed her to tell her happy christmas.

Getting off the computer, Lily put on a grey skirt and a bright green long-sleeve shirt. She also put on some shoes.

"Mum! I'm going to the park!" Lily called as she exited the house.

"Be back in an hour!" her mother called back.

Lily shut the door and started down the street to the park. When she got there, she headed to her normal spot by the pond. Laying down a blanket, she sat down and stared out across the frozen water.

She heard footsteps crunching the snow behind her, but she didn't turn around.

"Lily?" a voice asked.

Lily turned and saw James.

"Oh. Hi," she said.

"Hi. Do you mind if I sit down?" he asked.

Lily shook her head, and James sat down next to her.

"So, hows it going?" he asked.

Lily shrugged."Thanks for the necklace."

She held up the necklace so James could see she was wearing it.

"I was sure you were going to come here and throw it in the lake or something."

"Of course not!" Lily said.

James was silent.

Suddenly, he turned to her.

"Lily?"

"Yes?"

"I need to see something. Can you stand up?" he asked nervously.

Confused, Lily stood. James also stood. The next thing Lily knew, James was kissing her, his arms around her. For a moment, she stood, shocked. Then, she began to react. She put her arms around his neck.

When James pulled apart, he was red. Lily was sure she was too.

"I...I have to go now," he said.

"Yeah, me too," Lily said, grabbing her blanket and running from the spot.

The entire way home, one thing was going through her head.

Why did he kiss me?

A/N: I am so evil. Get over it. See ya in a little while when I post Chapter 12. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!