Who Knew
By: D. E. Laws
-Chapter One-
Chocolate is said to be the cure for any heart problem. Lily Evans now put that theory to the test. Shoveling an overloaded spoonful of chocolate chip ice cream into her mouth, she wept silently. This seventeen year old redhead, who was generally sensible and composed, had locked herself in her room, vowing to avada kervada anyone who knocked on the door.
As Lily finally dished out the last bit of melted ice cream, a fresh storm of tears bubbled out of her round, jade-colored eyes. To her, life seemed so cruel. Her boyfriend of a year…the love of her life…broke her heart. He didn't end the relationship. She did. But it was for the best and she kept telling herself that. The only problem was that most of her heart wouldn't believe it. Everyone else saw his faults…and sure! She did too. But she was willing to look past those things. After all, nobody's perfect. But nothing ever got better. Nathan was immature…but he saw it the other way around. He constantly put her down and rejected Lily. He made sure she knew that he could have any girl he wanted…though that wasn't particularly true. He was always right. Lily was wrong. Nothing she did or said was ever good in Nathan's eyes. And he became angry at the most ridiculous things. But when he was loving her, he was really loving her. Beautiful restaurants, double dates, bowling, long phone conversations…he was good then. And she loved him. He told her they would get engaged after she finished school.
Nathan Bennett was in college to be a teacher. He was tall, a little chubby, average-looking, smart, funny, and a talented pianist. After three years of longing for another guy who only wanted to be friends, Lily thought that a guy like Nathan who offered her such a secure future would never be interested. But he was. And things were great, until after the first month. He started off with little comments about Lily's clothes and hair. Always the sensitive one, those words were taken to heart and she tried to conform to his wishes. But the more she changed for him, the worse he became. He belittled her, and yet she loved him. She didn't want to lose possibly the only guy who would ever want to marry her. But other people started noticing his attitude towards Lily. Nathan's younger sister even observed his snappy remarks and cool demeanor around her. But Lily was willing to deal with it. She loved the life he promised her…a life with a family and financial security. She didn't want to let it go. But the longer they were together, the more comfortable he was with treating her like she didn't matter.
So, two days prior to now, she dumped him. She knew Nathan was too proud to come crawling back, begging for forgiveness…but if he did, she'd take him back in a heartbeat. It was for the best anyways. He was a Muggle and she loved magic. She couldn't give it up…ever.
A tap at her window interrupted Lily's thoughts. It was Shakespeare, her best friend's owl. Quickly opening the window, she untied the letter. This would be just what she needed.
My darling Lily,
I received your letter yesterday and all I have to say is congrats for the bravery! You can do way better than that jerk. You might feel depressed and lonely now, but you have your whole life to live. You don't have to be married and settled down right when you graduate! Live a little! I feel awful that I'm not there with you…I wish I lived closer instead of far away in Ireland. You know you're my best pal and I'll love you for always! Can't wait to see you at Hogwarts! Only one week left!
Love,
Janie
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Author's Note: This first chapter is very short, but it's only to introduce Lily's situation. I hope you found it at least a little interesting!!