LOVERS' LANE by SunshineChick
Lapis Rain: Thanks for the review! I'm trying to update at least once a week.
Trinity Day: Sorry, but please bear in mind that it is a fic. Though she was actually watching it in 1989. I'll fix the story if you could give me a more appropriate show. Thanks! Um … I don't know if Barney existed either.
The next three weeks of summer went by quickly. Well … at least for everyone but Lily and Petunia. Since they were still grounded, Lily found fun in teasing Petunia with Elvis Presley Songs.
"Don't love me tender…"
But it was about to get more interesting; one dreary day when Lily and Petunia were home alone and everyone had gone the theatre. Lily was listening her fave book "The Little Princess" on cassette, while Petunia wrote in her diary. That was about the only thing Petunia did. Write in her diary and mope around all day muttering 'Vernon … Vernon'. The cassette had just stopped (you had to flip it over to the other side), when a loud tap-tap came from the window.
"Petunia go see who it is." said Lily, putting her full attention on the story.
"Do it yourself."
"I'm listening to my favorite book!"
"So."
"All your doing is writing in your dumb diary! No one keeps diaries anymore!"
"Excuse me! This diary happens to be more important than anything your doing!"
"Fine. But if that's Maple or Daisy out there and we don't let them in, we'll be grounded even longer."
"Okay, okay." Petunia crossed the room to get to the window. Lily grinned and grabbed Petunia's diary. Sucker!
August 17, 1989
My stupid sister Lily got me grounded and so now her and me are home alone … TOGETHER! Oh well it's not soo bad. On Dec.23 I'm turning 18 and my sweet Vernon says we'll get married afterwards. Away from my mom's over protective eye at last! Actually we're already engaged Yup, I did something behind my mother's back! I'm soo happy! I'm not certain when the wedding is, I think Vernon said it'd be in Feb…
"Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!" shrieked Petunia. Lily accidentally dropped the diary. Her heart was pounding and Petunia shrieks made it worse. She was getting married behind mom's back. Mom will be so heart broken. She had to tell mom … for Petunia own sake. Well mostly to get her in trouble and stop her from doing something she really would have enjoyed. Lily slowly walked out her room to see what Petunia was yelling about. A large red and brown owl was flying around the room. It had golden claws and streaks running through its feathers. It looked really unique. Professor McGonagall probably sent it here. She was new to the school. Its beady hazel eyes reminded her of Potter. Whenever he was serious, his eyes got all hard and full of warmth. It made her shiver at the thought. She was right about to leave the owl to continue pecking Petunia when she noticed it was holding a Hogwarts letter.
"Hey give me the letter, here … come on." said Lily holding out her hand. The owl seemed to understand her, cause it swerved a bit and dropped the letter in her hand. "Thanks girl! You want some water?" The owl hooted in an appreciative way. Petunia watched in horror as Lily brought out HER bowl and filled it up with cold water. The owl landed on the kitchen counter and began to drink. Lily sat down on the couch and ripped open the envelope. It was her supplies list. Lily tossed the envelope onto the coffee table. Another letter fell out.
Dear Ms. Evans,
You have been selected out of a handful of superb students, to be prefect. I'm sure you have noticed this is the second time in a row. To show our dearest gratitude towards you, we present you with this owl, Blaze. We are positive you will take good care of her. You might even find she isn't like most owls. We will be expecting you on the train Aug.25 at 10:00am.
Sincerely,
Professor McGonagall
Lily put down the letter and looked up at Blaze. It hooted softly and flew onto her shoulder.
"I get to keep you!" Lily cuddled the thing. It was so cute. "Let's go play!" Blaze flew off Lily's shoulder and hooted again as Lily chased it. Petunia shook her head and resumed writing in her diary, not noticing that it was five feet away from where she had left it.
LaTeR:
When the rest of the family came home late that night, Blaze greeted them with a big hoot. Mrs.Evans was soo surprised she leapt up a few feet. Blaze seemed to find this hysterical, cause it circled the room hooting merrily. Mr. Evans face cut into a grin. Blaze soared into his big, muscular arms.
"Who's this little fella?"
"It's Blaze. She came from Hogwarts with my letter today. School starting in about a week."
"Really?" smiled Mr. Evans, lowering the owl so Maple and Daisy could stroke her.
"Yeah! And I'm prefect again!" she showed them the golden badge, that had the Hogwarts Emblem on it.
Daisy beamed. "C-Can I hold it please?" Lily handed the badge over to her overly eager sister.
"Well," said Mrs. Evans after reading the list. "We're going to have to go to Diagon Alley".
"Really can I come?! exclaimed Maple. Mrs. Evans put her hand on Maple's shoulder. She walked with Maple into the privacy of her room. Fifteen minutes later, shouts and cries could be heard from Maple.
"I hate you!" Five minutes later. "I never get to do anything!" Lily decided that today really wasn't the best day to mention that Petunia was engaged.
ThE nExT dAy:
The next morning Lily woke up early. She took a long refreshing bath and put on a pink tank top and faded blue jean shorts. No bra. She combed her crimson hair, tying it back in an adorable ponytail. Blaze woke up a bit later, gazing at Lily with one eye closed. It's hard to imagine that owl sitting STILL! Lily grinned at it, poking it annoyingly. It gave an aggravated hoot and turned in its cage.
"Oh Blaze, you know you want to get up. Up, up." The owl moved as far from Lily as it could. Lily grin broadened. She stuck her hand cautiously into the cage and pulled Blaze out. By now it was way past irritation. It bit Lily on her hand and flew up into the air. "Ow! Fine! I won't brush you, but it's your loss." whined Lily quite childishly. She folded her arms together and pretended to be having a silent fit. Finally Petunia woke up and Lily scurried out of the room before she could say anything. In the kitchen Mrs. Evans sat drinking a strong cup of coffee. She had black circles around her eyes, indicating she hadn't gotten much sleep. Lily knew why. She sat down on the chair next to her mother's.
Mrs. Evans looked up and frowned. "Are you planning on wearing that to Diagon Alley?"
"Yes, why? Is there something wrong with it?"
"Well … honey … your chest."
Lily was afraid to look down. She took a deep breath. An expression of fear on her face. "Oh my god!" She planted herself firmly on the table and moaned.
"What's the matter dear?"
"I c-can't go to school or Diagon Alley looking like this! I even go anywhere far away from town!"
"Why?"
"Because Potter might see me!"
"Who?"
"The psychotic freak, that … he …"
"Oooh! Does my little Lily have a crush?"
"Hell no! He likes me!"
"Watch your mouth!" said Mrs. Evans sternly.
"Sorry."
"I don't see what's wrong with him liking you. He obviously has good taste."
Lily blushed at the prospect of her mom thinking James had good taste. "He's a perv! He makes out with every slut he sees!"
Mrs. Evans seemed like she was trying not to laugh. "Well honey, if he approaches you face it like a woman. Slap him."
"Mom! Don't you think I do that! I bet he still has marks, where I've slapped him." grinned Lily devilishly. Her best slap was at the Winter Fest in the fifth grade, when he tried to get her to dance with him.
"Honey I'm sure he has better things to do than bother you."
"That's what you think."
Mrs. Evans brushed Lily's hair off her face, and kissed her on the forehead. "Okay I'll buy you bigger shirts before school starts. All you have to do is go to Diagon Alley today."
"Okay … but I hope I don't see Potter there."
"Why don't you address him by his first name? I'm certain Potter isn't his first name." Lily's heart skipped a beat. Why did she care? She didn't call him James, cause she hated him more than she did Petunia. Why would she give HIM the pleasure of hearing her say his name? Lily never answered her mother, for she was lost in her thoughts about James.
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How was it? Sorry if it was confusing. And I'll introduce James into the plot next chapter. Oh! And the Marauders. Until then bye! Thanks again for reviewing Lapis Rain and Trinity Day.
Lapis Rain: Thanks for the review! I'm trying to update at least once a week.
Trinity Day: Sorry, but please bear in mind that it is a fic. Though she was actually watching it in 1989. I'll fix the story if you could give me a more appropriate show. Thanks! Um … I don't know if Barney existed either.
The next three weeks of summer went by quickly. Well … at least for everyone but Lily and Petunia. Since they were still grounded, Lily found fun in teasing Petunia with Elvis Presley Songs.
"Don't love me tender…"
But it was about to get more interesting; one dreary day when Lily and Petunia were home alone and everyone had gone the theatre. Lily was listening her fave book "The Little Princess" on cassette, while Petunia wrote in her diary. That was about the only thing Petunia did. Write in her diary and mope around all day muttering 'Vernon … Vernon'. The cassette had just stopped (you had to flip it over to the other side), when a loud tap-tap came from the window.
"Petunia go see who it is." said Lily, putting her full attention on the story.
"Do it yourself."
"I'm listening to my favorite book!"
"So."
"All your doing is writing in your dumb diary! No one keeps diaries anymore!"
"Excuse me! This diary happens to be more important than anything your doing!"
"Fine. But if that's Maple or Daisy out there and we don't let them in, we'll be grounded even longer."
"Okay, okay." Petunia crossed the room to get to the window. Lily grinned and grabbed Petunia's diary. Sucker!
August 17, 1989
My stupid sister Lily got me grounded and so now her and me are home alone … TOGETHER! Oh well it's not soo bad. On Dec.23 I'm turning 18 and my sweet Vernon says we'll get married afterwards. Away from my mom's over protective eye at last! Actually we're already engaged Yup, I did something behind my mother's back! I'm soo happy! I'm not certain when the wedding is, I think Vernon said it'd be in Feb…
"Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!" shrieked Petunia. Lily accidentally dropped the diary. Her heart was pounding and Petunia shrieks made it worse. She was getting married behind mom's back. Mom will be so heart broken. She had to tell mom … for Petunia own sake. Well mostly to get her in trouble and stop her from doing something she really would have enjoyed. Lily slowly walked out her room to see what Petunia was yelling about. A large red and brown owl was flying around the room. It had golden claws and streaks running through its feathers. It looked really unique. Professor McGonagall probably sent it here. She was new to the school. Its beady hazel eyes reminded her of Potter. Whenever he was serious, his eyes got all hard and full of warmth. It made her shiver at the thought. She was right about to leave the owl to continue pecking Petunia when she noticed it was holding a Hogwarts letter.
"Hey give me the letter, here … come on." said Lily holding out her hand. The owl seemed to understand her, cause it swerved a bit and dropped the letter in her hand. "Thanks girl! You want some water?" The owl hooted in an appreciative way. Petunia watched in horror as Lily brought out HER bowl and filled it up with cold water. The owl landed on the kitchen counter and began to drink. Lily sat down on the couch and ripped open the envelope. It was her supplies list. Lily tossed the envelope onto the coffee table. Another letter fell out.
Dear Ms. Evans,
You have been selected out of a handful of superb students, to be prefect. I'm sure you have noticed this is the second time in a row. To show our dearest gratitude towards you, we present you with this owl, Blaze. We are positive you will take good care of her. You might even find she isn't like most owls. We will be expecting you on the train Aug.25 at 10:00am.
Sincerely,
Professor McGonagall
Lily put down the letter and looked up at Blaze. It hooted softly and flew onto her shoulder.
"I get to keep you!" Lily cuddled the thing. It was so cute. "Let's go play!" Blaze flew off Lily's shoulder and hooted again as Lily chased it. Petunia shook her head and resumed writing in her diary, not noticing that it was five feet away from where she had left it.
LaTeR:
When the rest of the family came home late that night, Blaze greeted them with a big hoot. Mrs.Evans was soo surprised she leapt up a few feet. Blaze seemed to find this hysterical, cause it circled the room hooting merrily. Mr. Evans face cut into a grin. Blaze soared into his big, muscular arms.
"Who's this little fella?"
"It's Blaze. She came from Hogwarts with my letter today. School starting in about a week."
"Really?" smiled Mr. Evans, lowering the owl so Maple and Daisy could stroke her.
"Yeah! And I'm prefect again!" she showed them the golden badge, that had the Hogwarts Emblem on it.
Daisy beamed. "C-Can I hold it please?" Lily handed the badge over to her overly eager sister.
"Well," said Mrs. Evans after reading the list. "We're going to have to go to Diagon Alley".
"Really can I come?! exclaimed Maple. Mrs. Evans put her hand on Maple's shoulder. She walked with Maple into the privacy of her room. Fifteen minutes later, shouts and cries could be heard from Maple.
"I hate you!" Five minutes later. "I never get to do anything!" Lily decided that today really wasn't the best day to mention that Petunia was engaged.
ThE nExT dAy:
The next morning Lily woke up early. She took a long refreshing bath and put on a pink tank top and faded blue jean shorts. No bra. She combed her crimson hair, tying it back in an adorable ponytail. Blaze woke up a bit later, gazing at Lily with one eye closed. It's hard to imagine that owl sitting STILL! Lily grinned at it, poking it annoyingly. It gave an aggravated hoot and turned in its cage.
"Oh Blaze, you know you want to get up. Up, up." The owl moved as far from Lily as it could. Lily grin broadened. She stuck her hand cautiously into the cage and pulled Blaze out. By now it was way past irritation. It bit Lily on her hand and flew up into the air. "Ow! Fine! I won't brush you, but it's your loss." whined Lily quite childishly. She folded her arms together and pretended to be having a silent fit. Finally Petunia woke up and Lily scurried out of the room before she could say anything. In the kitchen Mrs. Evans sat drinking a strong cup of coffee. She had black circles around her eyes, indicating she hadn't gotten much sleep. Lily knew why. She sat down on the chair next to her mother's.
Mrs. Evans looked up and frowned. "Are you planning on wearing that to Diagon Alley?"
"Yes, why? Is there something wrong with it?"
"Well … honey … your chest."
Lily was afraid to look down. She took a deep breath. An expression of fear on her face. "Oh my god!" She planted herself firmly on the table and moaned.
"What's the matter dear?"
"I c-can't go to school or Diagon Alley looking like this! I even go anywhere far away from town!"
"Why?"
"Because Potter might see me!"
"Who?"
"The psychotic freak, that … he …"
"Oooh! Does my little Lily have a crush?"
"Hell no! He likes me!"
"Watch your mouth!" said Mrs. Evans sternly.
"Sorry."
"I don't see what's wrong with him liking you. He obviously has good taste."
Lily blushed at the prospect of her mom thinking James had good taste. "He's a perv! He makes out with every slut he sees!"
Mrs. Evans seemed like she was trying not to laugh. "Well honey, if he approaches you face it like a woman. Slap him."
"Mom! Don't you think I do that! I bet he still has marks, where I've slapped him." grinned Lily devilishly. Her best slap was at the Winter Fest in the fifth grade, when he tried to get her to dance with him.
"Honey I'm sure he has better things to do than bother you."
"That's what you think."
Mrs. Evans brushed Lily's hair off her face, and kissed her on the forehead. "Okay I'll buy you bigger shirts before school starts. All you have to do is go to Diagon Alley today."
"Okay … but I hope I don't see Potter there."
"Why don't you address him by his first name? I'm certain Potter isn't his first name." Lily's heart skipped a beat. Why did she care? She didn't call him James, cause she hated him more than she did Petunia. Why would she give HIM the pleasure of hearing her say his name? Lily never answered her mother, for she was lost in her thoughts about James.
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How was it? Sorry if it was confusing. And I'll introduce James into the plot next chapter. Oh! And the Marauders. Until then bye! Thanks again for reviewing Lapis Rain and Trinity Day.