Before Harry, before Godric's Hollow, before the Dark Lord was defied three times... Lily Evans and James Potter discovered that neither of them were what the other had expected, and embarked on a relationship that would change the world as they knew it.

The Ministry of Magic is after every pureblood in the country. As a new law makes it legal to throw innocent people into jail and practice death penalties, Emily Goyle will do anything to save her family... but she didn't exactly expect that it would help to get married to Albus Potter, of all people. Albus/OC

After her breakdown, Azula behaves as the model prisoner in hopes to get out. When her brother goes easy on her, she thinks he is a fool for giving her a second chance. That is until a certain acrobat enters her life again.

"Lily, do you know what it really means to be loved?" She nodded. "No, I mean really loved. Like… Like making love." Her eyes widened and stared into his hard hazel gaze. She shook her head.

"Hello, Lily, dearest! Fancy meeting you here!" I could practically see that stupidly cheerful smile on his face, as if he were genuinely happy to see me. Creepy little bugger, Potter... "Why am I locked in a broom closet with you, Potter?"

Canon-friendly Lily/James story. My version of what happened trying to stick to the books as closely as possible. I suck at summaries, but trust me, it's well worth a read.