Authors Notes: If you recognize it from the harry potter series, than its not mine. Lol. Oh and E.K. nighthawk? (somethin' like that.) look. I named Jame's owl after you!
I dedicate these next chapters (9,10, and 11) to Lily and James. (wink wink Jayce)
Chapter Nine ~ NeverExpected
It had been a month since the heartaching situation in the Gryfinndor tower. And Lily and James had never exactly talked about it to each other. They somehow came to an unspoken understanding. They spent endless hours sitting in one another's company. Soon the school was quite aware that there was more to them than meets the eye. But no one could explain it. Not even their very close friends could explain them. When they all were sitting in the two couches in the corner of the Gryfinndor common room, everything was the same. Except for the fact that James would occasionally throw an arm over Lily's poised shoulders. And they laughed a lot more, and held hands with smiles on their faces.
"What's going on? Seriously guys!You've got the entire school wondering. And we are your bestfriends and we don't even know? Are you a couple?" Sirius bluntly stated.
"No." James said laughing and Lily gently rested her head on his shoulder, her eyes slowly closing.
" Then what is all this?" Remus laughed momentarily pausing from tickling Felicia.
James ran a hand through his wild unruly hair and looked down at Lily. Her red wavy hair was draped over her shoulders, lying gently on her green sweater, matching her eyes. Her fair skin still splashed with freckles by her nose and cheeks glowed. James sighed, "She's such an angel." He thought.
Lily curled her legs up underneath her and leaned on James again. She glanced over to the faces over her friends. Felicia giggling, to Remus's inquiring stare, then Sirius changing from glancing at Jenny to raising his eyebrows at her and James. She sighed.
"Guys, how can we explain something to you, we don't even understand?" she said softly, her fingers finding James' hand.
Sirius laughed. "Lily Evans! The girl who has her life planned out before her, doesn't know whats going on?"
Jenny slapped him on the back of the head. "You insensitive prat! They are in love!" she said sighing wearily.
Sirius blinked. "Ja…James….James Potter…in love?" Then his eyes fell to the way he was holding her hand, the way his eyes lovingly looked at her, the way they both seemed to be relaxed and happy. Lily, all curled up in a green sweater that was way to big for her, (*Still looking hott!* Sirius will you cut it out!? You like Jenny in this story! *But, Aly? Can't we change history? Lily is really hott.* No! Sirius be good! ~Aly shoo's him back into the story~) Her jeans curled up underneath of her, leaning on James in his khakis with his arm around her. They looked so warm, content, happy, as if nothing in the world could tear them apart, and even if someone did, that warmth inbetween them would stay. Suddenly, flitting from girl to girl looked pretty useless and he felt rather empty inside. He looked up at Jenny. Her eyes were sparkling and he wanted to hug her. He pushed away the urge and glanced at Remus to see if he was buying it. Remus was smiling lopsidedly. He reached over and pulled Felicia closer to him, smiling. There was a sudden understanding the in corner of the Gryffindor common room that night.
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The Owlery always was packed full of owls of all different colors, and sizes, and James didn't even have to call NightHawk to him. The smoky black bird with golden mischievous eyes swooshed down to his arm, showing off his impressive wing span. James looked over at him, standing rather arrogantly on his arm and chuckled as he tied the letter to his leg. The letter was a rather simple one to his parents, saying how he was doing and his latest Quidditch match. He quietly watched his air escape his mouth and pulled his robe closer to him, clutching it to his chest. He coldly walked to the Common room. This chill wasn't because of the weather…something bad was going to happen today. He could feel it in his very soul
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The letter never was returned. James parents had been murdered. The work of Voldemort. He stayed strong, not allowing a tear to fall from his eyes. Lily found him first. He was sunk far back into a chair in common room. She walked over to him slowly. The room was terribly dark; the only light came from a few stars sparkling through the long narrow windows high on the wall of the common room. He stared into the fire. His brown eyes glistening. Her clutched the arms of the chair as if holding on for dear life. His messy hair still going everywhere and his robes carelessly lying around him. Lily approached him slowly.
"James?"
"Yes Lil?"
"I heard, I'm so sorry, and I know exactly how you feel."
She squeezed into the chair and pulled his head to her shoulder. She gently brushed her fingers through his hair. And she felt his light steady tears soak through her shoulder. She held him. James ached to his very soul. His Dad. The very one who taught him to play Quidditch! He could still feel his strong arms around him as he lifted him onto the broom for the first time. The invisibility cloak had been given to James from his father too! His Mum. Her warm face full of laughter and spirit. The one who taught him right from wrong. The one who spent endless hours writing him long letters giving him advice on girls, and friendships while he was at Hogwarts. Those letters were what brought him to Lily. Lily…beautiful Lily. How long before Voldemort got to her to? How long before he had to say goodbye? No! he had lost far to many loved ones, but he couldn't loose her. Not the very being that kept him alive. He wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly. No, anyone but Lily. Take me….just don't hurt her.
"Not Lily." He whispered to Voldemort with clenched teeth.
"What James?" she said, looking into his eyes.
"Nothing…." James shoulders fell. "He got my mum, can you believe it Lil? My mum…what did she do?"
"The same thing my mum did." She whispered, tears falling silently. "Nothing."
The two of them sat that way for a long time in the darkened common room. Lily in his lap comforting him like a small child, James holding on to her as if he'd never let go. Lily closed her eyes, not believing that it was just a few months ago when she had hated him with a passion. Love is blind.
After a few hours Lily fell peacefully asleep in his arms. James looked at her, her red hair calmly flowing down her back. Her eyes gently closed. Those long black lashes leaving tiny miniscule shadows underneath her eyes. And even in the dark he could still picture her angelic face, splashed with her energetic freckles. He sighed. No. He wouldn't loose her. Not just because he loved her, but for his mother. His mum always told him the girl who got him to settle down and change his ways was the girl who held his heart. He had written his mum a letter the very first day he saw Lily on the train.
She's annoying Mum! She thinks she owns the world! She just parades into our compartment and get this! Sirius just loves her! Its so aggravating. Even Remus, and you know how shy he is, loves her! I just don't get it. I mean sure, she's got great hair, but please…I can't understand it, I just don't get it. Her name is Lily Evans…like the flower…Sirius thinks that's neat, I think its weird.
He distinctly remembered his mother's response. She told him that Lily Evans would be in his future no matter what.
There are some things you can't control James. Like who you end up with. It's already planned out for you. You know that. So, if Lily looks disgusting today? Why do your friends like her so much? Are you sure you aren't hiding from what your heart is telling you dear? Remember, God has a plan before we even walk this earth. I know, I know, I won't preach to you, because you know, but James. Trust me. Your opinion of Lily Evans will turn before you know it.
Why did it always seem to him that everyone knew something he didn't? He smiled. His mum. She knew about him and Lily before he did. Now he had to fight for Lily. Keep her safe. He carried her upstairs and gently tapped on the door of the girls dormitory. A very sleepy Felicia tiptoed to the door, Jenny, her hair pulled tightly back, on her heels. They smiled when his face came into focus through the darkness. They welcomed her inside and pointed him to Lily's bed. He laid her down gently and drew back the curtains. Silently, he tiptoed back, careful to not wake Mystica. When he reached Felicia and Jenny again, Jenny pulled him into a warm hug and then Felicia, on her tiny tiptoes, wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled at him with tears in her eyes.
"We heard about your parents." Felicia smiled.
"And…well, erm…we're here for you." Jenny said.
He smiled warmly and returned the hugs, and then with one last glance at Lily he retreated to bed. James didn't realize that would be the last time he saw her, for a long time.
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"Siri!" Lily yelled, running up to her bestfriend and hugging him. Sirius's face mellowed into a casual smile as he hugged her back.
"How are you, my lil' sis?" He laughed, ruffling her hair.
"I'm okay…alive." She smiled…poor James.
"We have to do something, just me and you pretty soon. I'm loosing my little sister time to James!" he laughed.
Lily giggled. "Speaking of couples," she grew very serious. "Siri, you and Jenny have to face the music, like we did. Stop running and start realizing."
" I hate it when you throw my words back in my face like that." He grinned.
She laughed. "well, I'm going to be terribly late for Potions, and goodness knows I'd hate to miss Snape sucking up to Prof. Kearns." Lily pulled him into a warm hug, and at her touch, a feeling of dread swept over Sirius. He hugged her back, lovingly, but the feeling of remorse couldn't been shaken.
Authors Notes: Heeheehee……..I'm getting all romantic on you guys. Are you proud? I mean…comeon….these chapters are coming out super fast! (Happy Jayce? Here's your next chapter!) The next one is already written. I'm just going to listen to some reviews, then post it. I'm very proud of these next few chapters…they are kind of dark, full of emotion and adventure. Yes! I'm actually doing this! Oh and where's Phoenix? I love you girlie. You are so sweet and you give me the nicest reviews. Aw! And I know, I know. These chapters have been short but hey! The next one is already ready.
