author's notes: This is for those of you who liked and enjoyed this so far, and for those who were undecided. If you don't like it the solution is simple...DO NOT READ IT!

There is no money being made off of this. No infringement is intended. I only wanted to play in the playground that was created for us all by JK Rowling. All recognizable characters belong to her anyway. Except for a few references to some Moulin Rouge characters who belong to the incomparable Baz Luhrmann. I also somewhat borrowed a line from Lily's letter from another story about her. I can't remember the name of the story or the author. If you know who it is, or if it is you PLEASE let me know and I will give you the credit.

Thanks to everyone who leaves reviews, they really make this all worth while. I appreciate them whether they are good or bad, but the flames really hurt.

This is actually my first attempt at a Harry Potter story. I hope I do the characters justice. It takes place during the Marauders lifetime not Harry's. I just wanted to give you a timeline. You might want to check out my story called THE LAST SONG, as it is a prequel to this story. And it does explain some things from the beginning of this story.

As always, please enjoy this as much as I have, and don't forget to read and review. And if anyone wants to beta for me PLEASE let me know. I can't find anyone who is interested in both storylines to do this.

Always,

CapriceAnn Hedican-Kocur

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The Last Song - A New Beginning - chapter two

by: CapriceAnn Hedican-Kocur

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Almost eleven years later...



"Mum, come here quick!" Ten year old Lily Evans yelled. "It's so beautiful!"

"What is it dear?" Daisy asked coming out on to the back veranda.

"Mum, it's an owl, and he has a letter in his beak." As if on Lily's cue, the howl flew up on the edge of the lounge chair Lily was on. The owl dropped the letter on her lap, softly hooted, and nudged her hand. "Mum, what do you think he wants?"

"If my guess is correct, and judging by the way he is eying your cereal, I would say offer him some. He's probably hungry." Daisy said.

Lily followed the advice, and offered some of the cereal she had been eating. He took a small bite and then started eating some of her toast. "Mum this is strange. I have never seen an owl during the day, and never one this friendly." Lily stated as she picked up the letter that had been dropped in her lap. She turned it over and gasped, "It's for me!"

"Well, open it silly, and find out what it is." Shaking her head and laughing, Daisy answered her youngest child, already knowing what it contained.

Lily carefully opened the letter and started to read it.



HOGWARTS SCHOOL
of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

Headmaster: ALBUS DUMBLEDORE
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards)

Dear Miss Evans,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.

We understand that pupils not of wizarding lineage often need assistance in understanding our world. We will be glad to aid you in any way we can. One of the school's Professors will be making a visit to your home on June 23rd that will be able to answer any questions you may have.

Yours Sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress

All necessary books and equipment for first year students:

UNIFORM

First-Year students will require:
Three sets of plain work robes (black)
One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)
Please not that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags

COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each of the following:

The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshank
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginners' Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble

OTHER EQUIPMENT
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size)
1 set of glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set of brass scales

Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS



I sat there reading it, and not hardly believing what I saw. Was it real? My Mum didn't seem surprised at all by the owl or the letter, maybe she had something to do with it. "Mum, it this, could this all be real?" I tried asking her.

"I was wondering which of my girls would get the letter. There was a story that my Grandmum told me when I was about your age. But I do believe this owl is waiting for your answer. So do you want to go?" I excitedly shook my head yes, and she took a piece of paper out of her pocket and hurriedly scribbled the reply on it. She gave the bird a few more pieces of cereal and then let him take the letter in his beak as he flew off.

"You know about magic?" I barely managed to ask her.

"Yes, but I want you to come inside and watch a movie with me first. It was made back in the early part of this century by your Great, Great Uncle Michael James, and it was based upon a book his son had wrote about thirty years before, right at the turn of the century. It's called Moulin Rouge." She smiled at me.

"But Mum, I wanna know how you know about magic?" I asked impatiently.

She sighed. "If I tell you will you watch the movie?"

"Yes! I read about that movie in my pop culture class. My professor loves that movie!" I smiled at her, and crawled up beside her on the couch after she placed the film reel on the projector. I know it seems odd that in the early 70's we had a film projector in our home, but I guess we were one of the luckier families. My Dad was a fairly wealthy film producer, and he had one here so he could screen movies that he was backing. "So what's the story? If I am to understand you then I need to know what the story is?"

"Well it has always been rumoured in my family that Aunt Satine's parents were a witch and a wizard, but she was raised by her uncle Harold in Paris after her parents were killed in a mysterious explosion. We never knew for certain because she died very young as did her husband, my Great Uncle Christian. I only know of their story through this movie, because I never have been able to locate a copy of the book. I was always fascinated as a young child by stories that dealt with Witches and Wizards and all kinds of magic, so my Grandmother indulged me. She also told me the story about how when she was a little girl she had gotten a letter to attend Hogwarts, but her father would not let her go." My Mother paused for a minute, but it was long enough for me.

"That's terrible, how could he not let her go?" I asked.

"He was apparently a very harsh person, but he did love her. He just didn't want her to leave him, as she was the only family he had left. So she stayed home to take care of him. She eventually met my Grandfather, and the rest they say is history." She smiled down at me.

"Did you ever see her letter?" I asked just a little bit curious.

"Yes, and she even told me that an owl had brought it to her. That is why I wasn't surprised by your letter. I had long ago decided that if any of my children had ever gotten a letter like that I would be very proud of them and I would make sure they went to that school." She gave me a tight hug and then continued with her story. "I am very proud of you. I just wish that Petunia would have gotten a letter too. Then maybe that would have brought you two closer than you are now. I do wish you two would quit fighting so much."

"I'll try Mum. Can we watch the movie now?" I questioned her.

"Sure." She reached behind her to flip the switch on the projector and the movie started.