"Old Friends, New Friends"
Thanks so much for reading this story, I hope you enjoy it! Please review if you find the time, I appreciate it! ~Emily~
Chapter One - The Letter from Hogwarts
Lily Evans sat down on her bed, wondering how the summer had gone by so quickly. Her vibrant, long red hair was tossled with the slight breeze from an open window. She checked her trunk, making sure she had everything she needed for her seventh year at Hogwarts. Deciding that she had packed everything she could possibly need, she struggled to zip it closed. Oh, if only I could charm it so that everything would fit easily, she thought, remembering the rule about underage witches not being allowed to use magic outside of school.
Just then an owl flew into the open window, startling her a bit. At first glance, Lily realized that it was a Hogwarts owl. The brown owl looked very pleased with himself, and extended his leg, to which an envelope was attached. She hastily untied and opened it. She read it carefully, her smile getting larger at every line.
Dear Ms. Evans,
We are quite pleased to inform you that you are to be the Head Girl at Hogwarts this year. You, with the new Head Boy (James Potter), will be planning some of the events that will take place at school this year, among other important duties. We expect that you will fulfill this role very well. You will meet with Mr. Potter the evening of your first day back at Hogwarts in the Head Lounge.
Yours Sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall,
Deputy Headmistress
P.S. Your badge is included in the envelope.
Head Girl! This was what she had been waiting for for seven long years! She had studied as hard as she could, making it her first priority. She didn't have time to socialize and make lots of friends. But this was quite alright with her, because she was very shy.
Her green eyes settled on the letter again. Wait until her parents found out, they would be so proud! Then she laughed, imagining the disgusted look on Petunia's face when she heard. This was going to be a great year, she could feel it.
And with a happy heart, she practically skipped out of her room. "Mom, Dad! Guess what just happened!"
The remaining two days before the morning of September first went by quickly. Lily was very happy about her new position at Hogwarts, and woke up early the morning of her departure. She ran a hand through her hair and stood in front of the mirror. She really was quite pretty, but didn't acknowledge this herself. Her long, red hair and green eyes were a unique and striking combination. After brushing her hair, she pinned on her badge and lugged her trunk down the stairs, hoping her father or someone would come to help as it was quite heavy. Just as if he had read her thoughts, she heard her father's voice behind her.
"Oh, let me help you with that honey!" he said, giving her a smile. "I can't believe you're off to another year already! I can't tell you how proud I am of you." He took the trunk from her and bounded down the stairs.
Lily turned back for a final look at her room before jumping into the car with her mother and father (Petunia was, of course, at home in bed). The car ride to King's Cross Station was long, but seemed quick because of everything on her mind.
"We'll miss you so much, Lily. By now, though, I'm sure you know that." Her mother wiped a tear from her eyes. She could be very sentimental sometimes
"Bye mom! Bye Dad! I promise to send you tons of owls!" she yelled while running towards the barrier that led to Platform Nine and Three- Quarters.
I know this chapter was short, but there really wasn't much to say. I know I have trouble developing my characters, that's something I need to work on! Any tips? This is my first fanfic, I'm trying!
~Emily~
Thanks so much for reading this story, I hope you enjoy it! Please review if you find the time, I appreciate it! ~Emily~
Chapter One - The Letter from Hogwarts
Lily Evans sat down on her bed, wondering how the summer had gone by so quickly. Her vibrant, long red hair was tossled with the slight breeze from an open window. She checked her trunk, making sure she had everything she needed for her seventh year at Hogwarts. Deciding that she had packed everything she could possibly need, she struggled to zip it closed. Oh, if only I could charm it so that everything would fit easily, she thought, remembering the rule about underage witches not being allowed to use magic outside of school.
Just then an owl flew into the open window, startling her a bit. At first glance, Lily realized that it was a Hogwarts owl. The brown owl looked very pleased with himself, and extended his leg, to which an envelope was attached. She hastily untied and opened it. She read it carefully, her smile getting larger at every line.
Dear Ms. Evans,
We are quite pleased to inform you that you are to be the Head Girl at Hogwarts this year. You, with the new Head Boy (James Potter), will be planning some of the events that will take place at school this year, among other important duties. We expect that you will fulfill this role very well. You will meet with Mr. Potter the evening of your first day back at Hogwarts in the Head Lounge.
Yours Sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall,
Deputy Headmistress
P.S. Your badge is included in the envelope.
Head Girl! This was what she had been waiting for for seven long years! She had studied as hard as she could, making it her first priority. She didn't have time to socialize and make lots of friends. But this was quite alright with her, because she was very shy.
Her green eyes settled on the letter again. Wait until her parents found out, they would be so proud! Then she laughed, imagining the disgusted look on Petunia's face when she heard. This was going to be a great year, she could feel it.
And with a happy heart, she practically skipped out of her room. "Mom, Dad! Guess what just happened!"
The remaining two days before the morning of September first went by quickly. Lily was very happy about her new position at Hogwarts, and woke up early the morning of her departure. She ran a hand through her hair and stood in front of the mirror. She really was quite pretty, but didn't acknowledge this herself. Her long, red hair and green eyes were a unique and striking combination. After brushing her hair, she pinned on her badge and lugged her trunk down the stairs, hoping her father or someone would come to help as it was quite heavy. Just as if he had read her thoughts, she heard her father's voice behind her.
"Oh, let me help you with that honey!" he said, giving her a smile. "I can't believe you're off to another year already! I can't tell you how proud I am of you." He took the trunk from her and bounded down the stairs.
Lily turned back for a final look at her room before jumping into the car with her mother and father (Petunia was, of course, at home in bed). The car ride to King's Cross Station was long, but seemed quick because of everything on her mind.
"We'll miss you so much, Lily. By now, though, I'm sure you know that." Her mother wiped a tear from her eyes. She could be very sentimental sometimes
"Bye mom! Bye Dad! I promise to send you tons of owls!" she yelled while running towards the barrier that led to Platform Nine and Three- Quarters.
I know this chapter was short, but there really wasn't much to say. I know I have trouble developing my characters, that's something I need to work on! Any tips? This is my first fanfic, I'm trying!
~Emily~