A.N. Gosh, another fic that has formed while I was getting a shower. Bet you're all glad to know that, aye? Well, this chapter (This will be at least a seven-chapter story) I had planned for a long time.

Also, better explain a few things before I begin. The theory I've been playing with for a while is an important part to this story. And it's very complicated and will take up a lot of space. Feel free to skip over this, but you might be a tad bit confused to why Lily and James are dating so soon.

This is Lily and James' first year. Why are they dating? Arranged marriage, of course! Now you're probably saying, how, why, and what. How? My theory expands to this, I'm sure some of you know of the magical quill that records a magical baby's birth. If you don't, you do now. Well, my theory is that when a baby is born with magical powers, Deputy Headmaster/Mistress sends a letter to the parents to inform them. This means that Lily's parents knew about her being a witch before her Hogwarts letter. When James' parents found out Lily was a witch, they were positively excited. Why? Lily and James had actually always been friends and lived on the same street. So of course, being parents with the power to embarrass their children, the Potters and Evans planned a betrothal. And now you know my theory!

If you just read that, and even if you didn't, and are lost, just go with the idea this is a mindless fluff musical. Beware. You have been warned. On with the show!

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Twenty Years Of Love and Hate Songs

Chapter One: I'm Sorry, Lily!

Lily brushed her red hair angrily, staring at her mirror who busy trying to get the green eyed Gryffindor to calm down.

"Now, now, Lily, dear. He's a boy and that's what boys do!"

Lily glared at the mirror, "He embarrassed me with that stupid prank of his. I have never been more humiliated!"

The mirror sighed; Lily was a true red head through and through. She was as stubborn as they come.

As you should know, weird things happen at Hogwarts. But did you know it gets weirder during full moons?

At that moment, music came from nowhere and Lily stood up, away from her mirror, and of course sang along to a tune that would not be known for over twenty years.

"Of all the things I've believed in, I just want to get it over with. Tears form behind my eyes, but I do not cry."

Here the mirror guffawed to herself, because Lily Evans did cry, but at least her lyrics rhymed…

"Counting the days that pass me by. I've been searching deep down in my soul. Words that I'm hearing are starting to get old."

The mirror (Who we shall call Jen) here would look hurt if that was possible. She didn't repeat herself often! And if she did, it was only because it was for Lily! Maybe she was talking about James and how he continued to apologize….Yes that had to be it.

"It feels like I'm starting all over again. The last three years were just pretend."

Last three years? Jen thought to herself ((A. N. Is this possible? Who knows? Who cares?)) I thought they were dating since...well…it was a betrothal from when they were born. Oh, who knows? Let her sing what she wants. As long as she doesn't try any of that dancing like she did last week…

"And I said goodbye to you! Goodbye to everything I thought I knew! You were the one I loved! The one thing that I tried to hold on to."

Jen felt bad for Lily. Did she really hurt that badly? And she was only eleven! Could she really be in love?

"I used to get lost in your eyes. And it seems that I can't live a day without you. Closing my eyes and you chase my thoughts away to a place where I am blinded by the light. But it's not right."

Jen, just like every reader still reading this, had no idea what colour James' eyes were. So, naturally, they were waiting for her to say the colour of his eyes. She sighed when Lily went back to the chorus.

"Goodbye to you! Goodbye to everything I thought I knew! You were the one I loved! The one thing that I tried to hold on to."

Jen sighed again. We already knew that part, Lily, dear.

Lily suddenly went into the bridge part as the music changes dramatically, "And it hurts to want everything and nothing at the same time. I want what's yours and I want what's mine. I want you, but I'm not giving in this time."

Jen was about to comment to herself, when she glanced at the window and saw a certain jet-black first year Gryffindor fly up to her dorm window, holding something she couldn't see. Of course, Lily, who was still ranting, couldn't see any of this as her red hair danced madly around her.

"Goodbye to you Goodbye to everything I thought I knew you were the one I loved The one thing that I tried to hold on to The one thing that I tried to hold on to. And when the stars fall I will lie awake---"

Lily suddenly turned around to look out the window, when she catches the sight of James Potter. To the disappointment of Jen, his eyes were closed. He was flying a school's Shooting Star broomstick, hovering by her window. James was holding a box of chocolates, in a shape of a broomstick (How romantic) and a banner that red 'I'm Sorry, Lily Evans!' And anyone with perfect vision, might be able to read 'I am also sorry for every girl whose dorm I pass by mistake and has to see me.' In very tiny letters.

"You're my shooting star." Lily finished before running to open her window and let him inside, leaving Jen to smirk.

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Disclaimer: I had to put this at the end so you didn't know what song I was going to use. *grin* I do not own Lily, James, "Goodbye To You", Gryffindor Dorms, talking mirrors, etc. I do own Jen. Actually, I think she owns herself, but I'll take credit because she's awesome. ;)

A. N.: I have just noticed a fault in my theory. They would get the letter as soon as they were born. So, they wouldn't have even met. Unless…they were born in the same hospital and…no…I'll figure this out. I got it! James and Lily always would hang out. One day, Lily led James and James' mother up to her room. James' mother saw the letter and went to talk to the Evans'! Yes! That's my theory! *ahem*

I shall now explain why this had to take place during first year (Feel free to skip this. I just like blabbing). Now, Shooting Stars are the school brooms. First years aren't allowed their own brooms. Shooting Star is in the song. Yeah… Basically, James used a school broom to fly up to her dorm window and that's why she said it.

Next chapter…well…let's just say it's not the romantic love song out there. ;)