Author's Note: I don't want to write a long one. Check the disclaimers in the first chapter. I don't think anything is mine except for the basic plot. And as a little guide, in this chapter if you see italics it is just Lily's diary entry. And Lily's cat is actually my cat Lappy, right down to his stubby little legs. I would give you his full name, but it would take like five minutes to type. Lets just say, he's named after several of my favourite hockey players and a whole lot more people.

I hope you enjoy this, I sure did! PLEASE don't forget to Read & Review! And I am going to try something here, it seemed to work for one of my JAG stories, so I hope it works here. As I am not sure that anyone is actually reading this, and if you are PLEASE R & R & tell people about it, I am going to make this request of you all. I am requesting 10 reviews before I post the next chapter. PLEASE help a struggling writer get better by letting me know what you like about this, and how you think I can improve. But I do hope that no one is mean enough to leave a flame. Those REALLY hurt. Thank You!

Always,

CapriceAnn Hedican-Kocur



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The Last Song - A New Beginning - chapter four

by: CapriceAnn Hedican-Kocur

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Dear Diary,

I can't wait for school. I don't think I have ever been more excited for something. We went to Diagon Alley today. I got both my cat and my owl. I knew the owl had to be mine the moment I set my eyes upon her in the window of the Owl Emporium. She is still a baby the owner of the store told me. But she will grow to be a nice size for sending letters and small packages across the miles between school and home. I named her Gypsy because its another name for Bohemian, and ever since I saw that movie with Mum I have been obsessed with all the movie stands for. Gypsy is pitch black and her eyes are the darkest sapphire blue I have ever seen. I was told it was very rare for an owl to have that shade of eye color, and I am inclined to believe them. As for my cat, he is the cutest thing, he's solid black with emerald green eyes. I felt so sorry for him in the pet store. He is so fat and chubby. The lady working there told me that he is a midget cat, meaning his four legs are about half the size they should be. I named him Toulouse, 'cause he was a midget too. I really am obsessed with that movie. Heck, I am even named after the main female in it. What do you expect though, it was written and made by some of my family members. I just love the song Come What May. It is such a pretty song. I hope someday I can find a love like that. Like the movie says, a love that will last forever.

Always, Lily Satine Evans

After writing in my diary, I put the book down and crawled into bed to go to sleep. Almost two weeks later, my Mum was waking me up by reminding me that I had a train to catch. I quickly jumped out of bed, took my shower, and got dressed. Two hours later I was walking into King's Cross Station pushing a trolley full of my school gear and two pet carriers. Logic told me that there was no Platform 9 3/4 but I also knew that it was magically hidden. I am sure even the dimmest bulb would have even been able to see the relief on my face when I spotted Molly Weasley.

"Lily, dear, I thought that you might need some help today." Molly offered.

"Oh thank you so much, Molly. I really appreciate it. That was one thing I forgot to ask Professor McGonagall." I answered her back, and gave her a big hug. She led me to the barrier between the two and walked me through it. She then showed me to the train and helped me get my luggage stowed.

"I must leave you here, but there are plenty of nice people on board that will help you. I am sure you will make plenty of friends on the train." She finished by giving me a hug.

"Thank you for everything Molly. Can you let my Parents know I got on the train all right?" I asked her while hugging her back. She nodded and we said goodbye. She left, and I turned around to get on the train.

As I made my way towards the back of the train, I finally found an empty compartment, and went in. I had been sitting there for a few minutes when the train left the station. About 10 minutes later my solitude was interrupted by three girls.

"May we come in?" The thin, blond girl asked and I nodded yes. "Thanks, I am trying to hide out from my cousin and his gaggle of friends. My name is Narcissa Black, by the way. And you are?"

"Lily Evans, and it is a pleasure to meet you. Do you know what house you will probably be in?" I asked her.

"I will probably be in Slytherin or Ravenclaw, as those are the houses most of my family has been in. Oh, how silly of me, I forgot to introduce the rest of you guys." She laughed rather sarcastically. I already decided I didn't care much for her. "This is Celestine Gordon and this is Rhiannon McGregor." I shook hands with both of them, and just listened to Narcissa drone on and on about her family and the great purebloods that they were. I was suddenly glad that she never asked me if I was a pureblood or not, because I really didn't want to be in a fight. Just then a tall, thin boy opened the door.

"Excuse me, Narcissa, Lucius wants to see you three in his cabin." As the three got up he turned towards me. "Hi, my name is Severus. May I sit down?"

"Yes, please do, but please tell me you don't care about purebloods?" I begged.

He smiled. "Normally I would say only purebloods should exist, but quite frankly, that is a lie. I only say that so my family won't think I am a freak. I am the only one in my family that thinks so. But otherwise I am just like the rest of them. So I will probably be a Slytherin too. How about you? I take it from your question, you are not a pureblood."

"Oh, what did Arthur and Molly tell me, oh yeah, I am what you would call a muggle born. And from all I have read and heard I really hope I am in Gryffindor or possibly Ravenclaw." I answered him back.

"Do me and yourself a favor, and don't tell anyone you are muggle born, especially Narcissa and her crew. They hate all that aren't purebloods." Severus stated. We talked for quite a while before we were interrupted again. This time by four boys.

"Can we hide out in here?" The one with scraggly looking hair asked. When I said yes they all took seats. "By the way, My name is James Potter, and these are my new friends..."

"Uh uhm." The tall dark one that looked like Narcissa cleared his throat.

"Oh sorry, these two are my new friends Remus Lupin," he pointed towards the thin looking boy and then to the short squat one, "and this is Peter Pettigrew. And the one over there with the coughing problem is my old friend Sirius Black. We are actually trying to hide from Sirius's cousin and her cohorts."

"That's okay. Narcissa was in here before I was, but then she left because Malfoy wanted her. I am Severus Snape, and this is Lily Evans." He answered for me.

The six of us continued to talk the rest of the way to Hogwarts. Luckily we all got into the same two boats when we went up to the castle. Severus, Remus, and I in one, and Sirius, James, and Peter in the other. We even continued talking on the way up the stairs into the entry hall, while waiting for Professor McGonagall to come and get us.

Unfortunately, By the time we were sorted into our houses, out of the six of us only Severus wasn't in Gryffindor. He had been sorted into Slytherin as he had guessed. I hoped we could still be friends. I think I am going to have problems with the other four. They already have been planning quite a few tricks. And I know that they have a strong aversion to anyone in Slytherin, so there goes any chance of the six of us being friends.