Relive the mysterious and strange past of Harry Potter…… read All for Love, the series of stories before Harry Potter ……learn how James and Lily met……watch the betrayal by Pettigrew……relive the night of horror when Voldemort appeared……all these and more,

Relive the mysterious and strange past of Harry Potter…… read All for Love, the series of stories before Harry Potter ……learn how James and Lily met……watch the betrayal by Pettigrew……relive the night of horror when Voldemort appeared……all these and more, in All for Love.

All for Love- a thrilling four book series of the days before the Boy Who Lived.

Days of Freedom- how James and Lily met and their courtship. Watch their enchanting love unfold in the carefree days of adolescence.

Never Again- Peter Pettigrew is shadowed by his friends and vows to seek revenge upon them. See the Dark Lord and his power of evil.

Night of Mercy- Faced by their darkest fear, the Potters must find their courage to face the evil forces that are gathering. Is there a love strong enough to survive?

The Innocent- Sirius Black is furious over his friend's senseless betrayal and goes in search of revenge……however, he encounters more than he reckoned.

Days of Freedom

By Lorelai

A/N: This is a story of Lily and James. At least this one, anyways. It's strictly a love & fluff story. Yeah, isn't it nice? But I know, people like a little more than this…don't worry, folks. It's not that bad. And if it is, you can flame me! I know this part is going to be especially mushy! I couldn't believe I was the author of such fluff! Oh, well. And a big hug to everyone who reviewed, from Lorelai! Enjoy reading!!

Disclaimer- Very straightforward. The ones that are J.K.R's, are hers. And the rest is pretty much mine. And if you recognize some that seem like some one else's, it probably is.

Chapter 6 - The Hogsmeade Ball

A big hug to Sirius87 who reviewed the most 4 me! Thanx and this chapter is dedicated to you!

A week later, in Transfiguration, James was still thinking about Lily and the ball. The ball was tomorrow. He'd gotten some rented dress robes from Hogsmeade and also brought a small gift for Lily, a small golden chain with a water lily charm on it. A small diamond was embedded in the center. He hoped she would like it. He paid no attention as Professor McGonagall kept on saying things about cross- species transfiguration.

What would the ball be like? He wondered. He imagined himself, standing tall in the common room, waiting for Lily to come down the staircase. Then she would emerge, wearing soft silky robes of a pale jade green color that matched her eyes. She would wear her hair in long tendrils that framed her pretty face. With a shy smile, she would step down slowly and into his arms. He'd bring out her gift, and she'd be surprised. She'd smile slowly and kiss him on the cheek, sending thrills of pleasure through him. She would open it slowly and gasp in delight when she saw it. He'd smile and carefully clasped it around her thin neck. It would settle nicely and glint in the light. She would smile and reach up to his face, trace his features with a long finger delicately, and settle her lips on his as light as a butterfly.

" Oh, James. Wake up, James." He blinked in surprise. Wake up? Huh?

" WAKE UP, James!" she called. He shook himself awake. He looked up and met the eyes of Lily Evans. He blushed quickly.

" Now that Miss Evans was kind enough to wake up Mr. Potter, I should think we are ready to go on with the lesson, am I correct?" Professor McGonagall broke in.

James nodded, grinning sheepishly. He thought her lips flicker upward into a small smile and then give him a wink. Then she was all business again.

" Remember, cross- species transfiguration has a basis in normal Transfiguration with objects. It must be done in steps and by bit, you must do this carefully," James sighed. How could he focus on the schoolwork when the ball was less than 24 hours away? Nevertheless, he settled down and started to copy notes.

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" James, do you know how to fix this knot?" asked Sirius. It was the night of the ball and they were dressing for the dance.

" Here, arrange it this a way," he was told by James. " This way?" He called after him.

James was worrying about something else, something more than a knot. Lily wasn't very happy about her dress robes. She claimed they made her look very fat. That's absolutely ridiculous. He decided. Lily never looked fat and he would love her even though she was fat. But Lily maintained that she looked very silly and hated her dress robes.

" Can you go up and get Lily?" he asked Sally Bones, a pretty blonde second year that was Lily's good friend. " I think she's not so happy about her dress robes," Sarah nodded. She understood James and Lily's relationship very well.

James waited anxiously for Lily to appear. She emerged slowly. James gaped.

She was wearing beautiful deep forest green robes and her hair was arranged in a long braid down her back with golden ribbons. She smiled at James, who almost melted.

" Er…… here, Lily," he said, holding the gift out.

Lily took it, smiling. She opened the small box slowly. With a gasp, she jumped up and down.

" Oh, JAMES! It's perfect!" She was so excited. James sighed, relieved.

" Here," he said, and put it on her.


" Oh, this is just the best. You're great, James." She smiled at him and kissed him on the cheek. He drew away, blushing.

" Ready?" she asked. James nodded, smiling.

James accompanied Lily down to the Great Hall, where the tables were pushed away and a large area was cleared. James was stunned to find many people who wore different colors. He spotted Severus Snape with a pretty brunette who was wearing blue dress robes. He also saw Sirius behind him. Sirius had managed to snag Lauren Laval, a pretty French student that was a second year. She smiled and waved at James, her long golden French braid swinging over her shoulders. James grinned and waved at both of them.

Then, the music started and they danced, not caring about anything around them. They were lost in a world of their own. James put his arms around her slim waist and she locked hers around his neck.

" Oh, James. I am so happy," she breathed, smiling. James stared into her clear green eyes that were shining happily. James whispered, " I'm very happy too, Lily. You're so kind to me and you look just ravishing." She beamed at those words.

They danced slowly and happily. The time went on and they danced all night long, lost in their love and thoughts. When the ball ended, they went back to Gryffindor Tower. They said good bye in the common room.

James' heart was light as a feather. She kissed him on the lips and slid off to the girls' dormitory.

James had a smile on his face as he walked up the stairs to his dormitory, thinking about Lily and her kisses. They were as light as a butterfly but sweeter than sugar. He sighed, thinking about her passionately. He was still thinking when he walked into his dormitory and walked into his friend, Justin Macmillan.

" Whoa, Potter. Watch where you're going'!" he said, chuckling. " Thinkin' 'bout Miz Evans?" Justin was partly American and he'd learned quite a few sayings from his father. James nodded. Justin looked faintly amused.

" Just careful ya never walk into Nervier." He warned. James grinned and waved a goodbye to Justin, who had started down the stairs.

He walked to his bed, and sat down, grinning like an idiot. The dance was so fun. He'd also gotten to know Lily better too. She loved to read books and she was Muggleborn, not that it mattered to him. She knew lots of things about Muggles and she also liked to play sports. He liked her more and more as he got to know her.

Maybe I'm in love. He thought as he tried to sleep after he changed. Just maybe.

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Another note- I was very surprised when people said they liked it. I thought it was too fluffy! But thanks to everyone! =)