Lily Evans--- summer before year 2
Disclaimer: I don't own this stuff!
A/N: Ok, first I want to thank everyone for their advice. It helped a lot, and I really appreciated it. And also thanks to everyone who didn't give up on my story. YOU"RE THE BEST!!! I know where I going with this though so don't worry.
Also, here's a story that you MUST check out!!! It's great! The author is "lizmaurder4eva" and the story's called "Lily's Life". Don't forget to review it.
A NOTE TO FLAMERS: Let's get something straight here. I don't mind constructive criticism, but name calling is COMPLETELY unacceptable! I won't have it. If you don't like my story, go find another one.
Thank Yous:
**Liz** Hey gurl! Glad u liked my last chapter(s). Can't wait 4 your next chappie!!!!!!!!!! Lol and thanx a bunch 4 the help (HOLLA AT MY BETTA READER!!!!!!!!!)
**Dani** I'm sorry that you're getting confused. It'll all become clear in this chapter though. If you're still confused after you finish this, you can always email me. My email address is in my profile. Thanx 4 not giving up on me though and heres your update.
**Calli** Glad you liked it. You'll find out what happened to Lacey in this chapter.
**Fatima** Glad u like it
**Plush Appeal** Aww, that 4 the sweet review hon! *sniffles* Any who, I aim to please! So here's your chap.
**Tigra and Loup** Glad you like it! Don't worry, you'll find out why Lacey plans to leave in this chappie.
**Jamie Lynn** Hey!!! OHMIGOSH thank you 4 adding me 2 your fav list!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lol, glad u like it!
**Crysmaul** Glad to have snagged another reader! Don't worry, I won't have too much sappiness, but like I said before, I aim to please. Some readers like sappy stuff and others don't. So some of my chapters will be sappy, but I won't have too much. Glad you like my story though!
**Amy** ::sigh:: yeah they would've been. But I like the idea of them in gowns.
**Amber** Thanks so much for your advice! Hope you like this chappie!
**Madame Moony** Hmmm, I like the way your mind works. One of your suggestions came soooo close to what I was planning all along.
**LE** Glad u liked it!!!!!!!!!!!
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The week after Lily retuned home from Hogwarts was extremely busy. Lily was hoping for a normal summer (well, as normal as things got for her, anyway), but her mother had other plans.
(Flashback)
It was the day after Lily retuned home. Lily sat up in her bed and looked at the clock. 7:30. "OH SHIT, I'm gonna be late for classes!" she yelled jumping out of bed.
"Glad to see you take your lessons so seriously, honey, but no need for that kind of outburst." Lily looked up to see her mother standing in the doorway smirking. 'Silly me, First year's over!' Lily thought.
"Morning, mum," Lily yawned. "I forgot about being home. Sooo what brings you to my room?" Lily was curious because her mom hardly came to her room this early.unless she wanted something from her.
"Oh nothing really, dear. I just wanted to hang these up. I brought them for you just before your father and I picked you up at Kings Cross yester day." Then she handed Lily the most beautiful two dresses she had ever seen. The first was black, with gold trimming along the neckline, gold rhinestones all over the dress, and spaghetti straps. The second one also had spaghetti straps but it was a rich forest green, satin, with flowers in it. It reminded Lily of a wedding dress. Lily was speechless.
"F-for me..but why Mum?" Lily stammered.
Her mother smiled, "Because, you're aunt Sophie is coming, and she's bringing your cousins Cristina and Bobby. You know how obsessed they are with wealth." Her mother made a face, and Lily's happy expression dropped. She really wasn't looking forward to a summer with her aunt and cousins. Petunia was enough trouble. Cristina was 15 years old, and a second version of Petunia. She had long curly blond hair and was under the impression that she owned the world. Aunt Sophie was just as snotty, but Lily's mother didn't seem to notice. 'Like mother like daughter' she thought.
Lily put on a bright smile and said, "Don't worry, mother. I got everything under control.
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So now Lily was in the bathroom scrubbing the floor like there was no tomorrow. Which was true in a way, her aunt and cousins would be there in the morning! Lily finished the floor and stood up sighing. Deciding that she was done working for the day, she went to her room to get ready. But as she was about to go into her room, someone yanked her back. Lily tuned around to see Petunia glaring at her. Lily rolled her eyes.
"Yes Petunia?" She said as nicely as possible through gritted teeth.
"Just gotta get stuff straight. Crissy doesn't know about your freak problem. And its going to stay that way, you hear me?" Petunia snarled.
Lily rolled her eyes. "Petunia, how many times do I have to tell you. Cristina won't know about me being a witch. I mean, helloo, is that something you just go up and tell people? 'Hello Cristina, how are you today? I'm fine. I'm also a witch. Do you want to see me turn invisible?' You think she'll believe that?" Petunia obviously felt stupid then, because she kept opening and closing her mouth without words coming out.
"That's what I thought," she muttered. Lily was about to turn around when she heard another voice.
"Ah, but Lily Flower, that can be arranged."
Lily spun around to hear James' voice. But no one was there! 'Weird I could've sworn.' Lily shook the thought off.
"Petty, I'm going to bed OK? So leave me alone.unless you'd prefer Cristina as a toad," Lily said smirking.
"That can also be arranged Lils," came James voice again. This time Lily wasn't the only one who heard it. Petunia turned around too, then narrowed her eyes. "Lily, have any of your freak friends been arou..WHAT THE.?" As though by a magical force, the scrungie that was holding Petunia's hair into a ponytail slipped off, leaving it loose. Petunia stared frightened at the scrungie hanging in midair, then screamed and ran out of the room.
Lily put her hands on her hips and glared at the floating scrungie.
"OK, James Potter, I know you did some sort of charm or something, NOW TELL ME WHERE YOU ARE."
"Over here Lils!"
"AHHHHHH!" Lily screamed leaping backwards. Floating midair was James Potters head!
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"What?" James asked looking at himself, then looked back up at Lily and grinned.
"Y-y-your head!" Lily stammered.
James took something shimmery off his body and he was back.
"What's that?" asked Lily, her curiosity getting the better of her.
"Invisibility cloak. Its really rare, but I inherited it from my dad." Lily rolled her eyes, "Aren't you modest." She smirked.
"Whatever. So your horrible relatives are coming tomorrow?" James asked, changing the subject. Lily looked gloomy again. "Don't remind me. And I'm only half way done cleaning."
James looked at her sympathetically. "Hey, they're muggles right?" Lily nodded.
"Good."
"Why James?"
"PRANKS!"
'Oh brother' Lily thought.
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The next day came way too quickly for Lily. Before she knew it, she was in her black dress, her hair pinned up with some loose strands falling into her face. James offered to come over so that she wouldn't be stuck alone with Petunia and Cristina. Lily was dearly awaiting the moment he would be arriving. Lily couldn't believe how much her mother had put into the house. She had taken out all the most expensive silverware, stuff the normally didn't use. All the plants and other things that normally lined the house were put away, and out came the expensive glass figurines. Lily didn't like how her mother was changing, just to impress Aunt Sophie.
At a quarter to nine, the doorbell rang.
"Get the door Lily!" shrieked her mom frantically trying to tidy up the already immaculate living room even more. Rolling her eyes, Lily went to the front door and flung it open.
"Hello Lillian dear, how have you been?" Aunt Sophie stepped into the house. "Hmmm and where is my darling sister? Ahh, Mary, there you are." As Lily's mom and aunt hugged, Lily turned her attention to her cousins. Cristina stepped into the house and sneered at Lily. "Lillian." She acknowledged coldly.
"Christina. I hope you'll enjoy your stay?" said Lily, her nice words betrayed by the glare in her eyes.
"As much as I can with you here," she snapped back. Then she caught sight of Petunia. "Petty!" Cristina ran to give her other cousin a huge hug. Lily rolled her eyes. All of a sudden, Lily caught sight of her youngest cousin. 5 year old Bobby had been standing behind Cristina the whole time, looking terrified out of his mind!
'Poor guy.' Lily thought. 'I wonder how he fits into that family, he's so nice!'
"Hey Bobby, how're things going for my favorite cousin?" Lily smiled.
"Cr-Cristina told me I shouldn't talk to you. If I talked to you she'll tell mom about how I hung out with this girl that Mommy doesn't like." Lily felt really sorry for Bobby; he looked so small and helpless. It really wasn't fair of Cristina to blackmail him like that, just because SHE didn't like Lily. And knowing her aunt, Lily assumed that the girl Bobby was talking about was some girl who wasn't so rich.
Lily smiled at Bobby. "Don't worry. Crissy won't tell anybody anything. I'll make sure of that." Bobby's eyes grew wide and hopeful. "How?"
Lily grinned and decided to tell her cousin a little story. "Weeeell, see I'm a witch and if Cristina does anything, I'll make sure she's a frog for life." Lily chuckled at her story. She knew Bobby was too young to give her story much thought.
"Wow that's sooo cool! My mums a witch too. She can inchant me to eat my broccoli. Yuck." Bobby made a face. Lily laughed. "Now, now Bobby, I'm sure you just eat your broccoli because you want to grow healthy and strong. No spells." Bobby frowned. Before he could say anything, Petunia called out to him. "Bobby! Let me show you your room!"
"COMING!" he called back. Then he turned back to Lily. "I meant what I said though." He whispered seriously. Lily looked confused. "About Cristina?" But Bobby was already following Petunia up the stairs. Shaking her head she went over to her mom.
"Mom, I'm going over to James'," Lily whispered. Her mother, who was talking to Aunt Sophie, waved a hand which Lily took as a 'no problem'.
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"Come in," whispered James when Lily arrived at his house. Lily looked him up and down curiously. He was all dressed as if he was just about to head out.
"Um, hey James. Why you all dressed?" She said stepping into the house.
"Shhhh," he shushed her. "I gotta go over to Sirius's. Emergency call. I gotta sneak out since my parents are still asleep, and I can't wake them up now. So try and stay quiet."
"Oooooh, can I come? I always wanted to see Siri's house!" Lily was jumping up and down with excitement.
"Hmmm, does Lily Flower have a cruuush?" he teased. Lily stopped jumping. "Don't be silly." But Lily was thinking. Over the summer, she had been missing Sirius a lot. At one point, she thought she might even like him a little. But then there was James...
Lily shook it off. She was still pretty young; there was no need to complicate things with the subject of boys.
"So what are you waiting for? Lets floo over!" James and Lily ran over to the fireplace. One by one, they stepped into the fireplace and yelled 'Merlin's Hut!'. They were on the way.
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The scene they walked into was one to remember. Sirius was running around the backyard with only boxer shorts on. And right behind him was none other than Luscious Malfoy. Sirius ran up to them and dragged them behind a huge boulder where Malfoy couldn't see them.
"OK Sirius, what happened now? And why are you in boxers?" Lily asked with an amused look on her face. Sirius was panting and spluttering.
"Tried - to play - prank - Malfoy - backfired," Sirius couldn't seem to get his words straight, he was so out of breath. Lily and James both found the whole situation funny.
"The famous Sirius Black failed a prank? Ooooh, wait till the boys hear this one!"
"It's not FUNNY!" Sirius whined. "He left his drink outside, so I thought it would be cool to try out my new Zonkos' product. '20 Minute Love Potion'. It's supposed to make you fall madly in love with the first person you see. I was hoping that person would be his dad. Weeell, you know the rest." After Sirius finished explaining, Lily and James were rolling around the ground, tears in their eyes. Sirius glared at them.
"Oh, Siiiirriii! Do I hear my Pooie Siri's beautiful voice? Siri, my LOVE are you HIDING FROM ME? Waaaaah." Malfoy noticed his "Siri Poo Poo" wasn't coming, so he started crying like a baby, leaving Sirius looking pleadingly at his friends. All of a sudden, Malfoy stopped crying and looked as though he were about to be sick. "What am I doing on Black's property?" he wondered aloud. "And for god's sake, why am I crying? Pathetic." He went home mumbling something distantly.
Sirius came out of his hiding place breathing a sigh of relief. "Remind me to never try anything like that again," he said, still shaken.
"Don't worry, we will. Listen, I gotta get back now. If my parents realize I'm not at James house.well I don't wanna think about it." Lily said. She smiled at James brightly. "Shall we?" she asked humorously.
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Lily tossed and turned in bed that night. She felt like something bad was happening, or about to happen. She was slipping in and out of a bad dream, but the pictures were blurry. All of a sudden a sharp picture flooded her dreams.
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Lacey was standing in a cloudy mist looking worried. All of a sudden she screamed. "NOOO. Oh God, please not yet! I'm not ready yet. PLEASE GOD, don't take him away yet. NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lily jumped out of bed and hurriedly got dressed. She went downstairs, tiptoed downstairs and out the door. Lily went over to James' house, and then noticed the time. It was 3:00 in the morning! She was sure that she couldn't just go up to the door and say "Hi, Mrs. Potter! Sorry to disturb you so early in the morning, but I had a dream and I think my friend's in trouble, so can you pretty please wake James up?" Lily didn't think that would be such a great idea.
Lily picked up a stone and threw it at his window. 'I sure hope James isn't a deep sleeper' she thought.
CRASH!
Lily covered her ears as the window broke. 'Oops' she thought panicked.
James stuck his head out the broken window. "Lily, what was that for? Do you know what time it is?" He rubbed sleep out of his eyes. His hair was even messier then usual. 'He's sooo adorable.wait, I promised I wouldn't think like that anymore!"
"James, Lacey, something bad's about to happen to Lacey and we gotta be there to help her!" Lily was panicking now; she knew she didn't have much time.
"Lily, what are you talking abou." James started. Lily cut him off, "No time James. Can you let me in? We gotta Floo there. NOW!"
James ran downstairs and opened the door. 'Oh geesh, can't a guy put his clothes on? What'll Lily think? I'm only in boxers!' he thought panicky. But Lily didn't seem to notice. "Get dressed James. We gotta go." Was all she said.
James pulled on a tee shirt and jeans and they went to the fireplace.
"Um, Lily do you know where she lives?" asked a puzzled James.
"Um..actually.no," she stammered.
"Stay here," he told her. He went into his bedroom and came back with a huge book that looked kind of like a muggle phone book. "This is the Floo Network Directory, or the FND. It gives you the grate for every wizarding fireplace." They found the grate and head off. (Werewolf Woman's Lane!).
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When Lily and James arrived at Lacey's house, whispers could be heard, even though it was only 3:10 in the morning. Lily could hear gasps that sounded like someone was crying. Lily and James tiptoed next to the only room that had a light and peeked into it. There was the whole family surrounding Lacey's brother, Mike's bed. Mike was hugging a sobbing Lacey, and Lily could barely make out what they were saying.
"Oh Mike, why you? It could be anyone else, why does it have to be someone I really love?"
"Hey sis, I'll never really be gone. I'll live on protecting you.right here." He picked Lacey's small hand up and put it on her heart. Lily felt like crying. Was what she thought was happening really happening?
"It's time," Mike sputtered, gasping for air. His mother pushed past Lacey to hold her son's hand, his father squeezed his other hand, and Lacey was crying. "NOOOO!" screamed Lacey. " Oh God, don't take him away yet. I'm not ready! I love you Mike!" she called through her tears. "Love you," he whispered, then took his last breath and died. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!" Lacey screamed, and Lily and James dashed into the room and held her close. "Oh Lace, its going to be OK," Lily whispered, hugging her friend, tears in her own eyes. James awkwardly joined the group hug. "Yeah Lacey, we'll be here for you. I promise." James said.
Lacey's parents looked at Lily and James shocked. They had half the mind to kick them out, but then realized that Lacey would have support. She went back to her dead son. "I can't watch this anymore," Lacey whispered trembling, and ran off to her room.
Lily and James followed her. Lacey was already sobbing into her pillow.
"Lace, are you going to be okay?" Lily asked gently. Lacey looked up. "I hope so," she said sniffling. Then she went on. "But I knew this was going to happen. S-see, Mike had cancer. He knew he only had a short time to live. He knew that he would probably die over the summer or over next school year. That's why Dumbledore said I could stay home next year," Lacey's voice cracked and she started sobbing again.
James looked as though a light bulb clicked inside his head. "So that's why you've been hanging around him all year!" Lacey nodded.
Lily saw how worn down her friend looked. "Hon, you need to sleep. We'll stay with you."
"Really?" Lacey asked looking hopeful.
"Of course," Lily said soothingly. Lacey made a small smile, "You're the best! But.how did you know to come?" Lacey asked frowning.
"A dream," Lily said simply
A/N: Sorry about the wait guys. Hope you read and review. Also, please read my other story. More Later.
Maryam
Disclaimer: I don't own this stuff!
A/N: Ok, first I want to thank everyone for their advice. It helped a lot, and I really appreciated it. And also thanks to everyone who didn't give up on my story. YOU"RE THE BEST!!! I know where I going with this though so don't worry.
Also, here's a story that you MUST check out!!! It's great! The author is "lizmaurder4eva" and the story's called "Lily's Life". Don't forget to review it.
A NOTE TO FLAMERS: Let's get something straight here. I don't mind constructive criticism, but name calling is COMPLETELY unacceptable! I won't have it. If you don't like my story, go find another one.
Thank Yous:
**Liz** Hey gurl! Glad u liked my last chapter(s). Can't wait 4 your next chappie!!!!!!!!!! Lol and thanx a bunch 4 the help (HOLLA AT MY BETTA READER!!!!!!!!!)
**Dani** I'm sorry that you're getting confused. It'll all become clear in this chapter though. If you're still confused after you finish this, you can always email me. My email address is in my profile. Thanx 4 not giving up on me though and heres your update.
**Calli** Glad you liked it. You'll find out what happened to Lacey in this chapter.
**Fatima** Glad u like it
**Plush Appeal** Aww, that 4 the sweet review hon! *sniffles* Any who, I aim to please! So here's your chap.
**Tigra and Loup** Glad you like it! Don't worry, you'll find out why Lacey plans to leave in this chappie.
**Jamie Lynn** Hey!!! OHMIGOSH thank you 4 adding me 2 your fav list!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lol, glad u like it!
**Crysmaul** Glad to have snagged another reader! Don't worry, I won't have too much sappiness, but like I said before, I aim to please. Some readers like sappy stuff and others don't. So some of my chapters will be sappy, but I won't have too much. Glad you like my story though!
**Amy** ::sigh:: yeah they would've been. But I like the idea of them in gowns.
**Amber** Thanks so much for your advice! Hope you like this chappie!
**Madame Moony** Hmmm, I like the way your mind works. One of your suggestions came soooo close to what I was planning all along.
**LE** Glad u liked it!!!!!!!!!!!
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The week after Lily retuned home from Hogwarts was extremely busy. Lily was hoping for a normal summer (well, as normal as things got for her, anyway), but her mother had other plans.
(Flashback)
It was the day after Lily retuned home. Lily sat up in her bed and looked at the clock. 7:30. "OH SHIT, I'm gonna be late for classes!" she yelled jumping out of bed.
"Glad to see you take your lessons so seriously, honey, but no need for that kind of outburst." Lily looked up to see her mother standing in the doorway smirking. 'Silly me, First year's over!' Lily thought.
"Morning, mum," Lily yawned. "I forgot about being home. Sooo what brings you to my room?" Lily was curious because her mom hardly came to her room this early.unless she wanted something from her.
"Oh nothing really, dear. I just wanted to hang these up. I brought them for you just before your father and I picked you up at Kings Cross yester day." Then she handed Lily the most beautiful two dresses she had ever seen. The first was black, with gold trimming along the neckline, gold rhinestones all over the dress, and spaghetti straps. The second one also had spaghetti straps but it was a rich forest green, satin, with flowers in it. It reminded Lily of a wedding dress. Lily was speechless.
"F-for me..but why Mum?" Lily stammered.
Her mother smiled, "Because, you're aunt Sophie is coming, and she's bringing your cousins Cristina and Bobby. You know how obsessed they are with wealth." Her mother made a face, and Lily's happy expression dropped. She really wasn't looking forward to a summer with her aunt and cousins. Petunia was enough trouble. Cristina was 15 years old, and a second version of Petunia. She had long curly blond hair and was under the impression that she owned the world. Aunt Sophie was just as snotty, but Lily's mother didn't seem to notice. 'Like mother like daughter' she thought.
Lily put on a bright smile and said, "Don't worry, mother. I got everything under control.
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So now Lily was in the bathroom scrubbing the floor like there was no tomorrow. Which was true in a way, her aunt and cousins would be there in the morning! Lily finished the floor and stood up sighing. Deciding that she was done working for the day, she went to her room to get ready. But as she was about to go into her room, someone yanked her back. Lily tuned around to see Petunia glaring at her. Lily rolled her eyes.
"Yes Petunia?" She said as nicely as possible through gritted teeth.
"Just gotta get stuff straight. Crissy doesn't know about your freak problem. And its going to stay that way, you hear me?" Petunia snarled.
Lily rolled her eyes. "Petunia, how many times do I have to tell you. Cristina won't know about me being a witch. I mean, helloo, is that something you just go up and tell people? 'Hello Cristina, how are you today? I'm fine. I'm also a witch. Do you want to see me turn invisible?' You think she'll believe that?" Petunia obviously felt stupid then, because she kept opening and closing her mouth without words coming out.
"That's what I thought," she muttered. Lily was about to turn around when she heard another voice.
"Ah, but Lily Flower, that can be arranged."
Lily spun around to hear James' voice. But no one was there! 'Weird I could've sworn.' Lily shook the thought off.
"Petty, I'm going to bed OK? So leave me alone.unless you'd prefer Cristina as a toad," Lily said smirking.
"That can also be arranged Lils," came James voice again. This time Lily wasn't the only one who heard it. Petunia turned around too, then narrowed her eyes. "Lily, have any of your freak friends been arou..WHAT THE.?" As though by a magical force, the scrungie that was holding Petunia's hair into a ponytail slipped off, leaving it loose. Petunia stared frightened at the scrungie hanging in midair, then screamed and ran out of the room.
Lily put her hands on her hips and glared at the floating scrungie.
"OK, James Potter, I know you did some sort of charm or something, NOW TELL ME WHERE YOU ARE."
"Over here Lils!"
"AHHHHHH!" Lily screamed leaping backwards. Floating midair was James Potters head!
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"What?" James asked looking at himself, then looked back up at Lily and grinned.
"Y-y-your head!" Lily stammered.
James took something shimmery off his body and he was back.
"What's that?" asked Lily, her curiosity getting the better of her.
"Invisibility cloak. Its really rare, but I inherited it from my dad." Lily rolled her eyes, "Aren't you modest." She smirked.
"Whatever. So your horrible relatives are coming tomorrow?" James asked, changing the subject. Lily looked gloomy again. "Don't remind me. And I'm only half way done cleaning."
James looked at her sympathetically. "Hey, they're muggles right?" Lily nodded.
"Good."
"Why James?"
"PRANKS!"
'Oh brother' Lily thought.
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The next day came way too quickly for Lily. Before she knew it, she was in her black dress, her hair pinned up with some loose strands falling into her face. James offered to come over so that she wouldn't be stuck alone with Petunia and Cristina. Lily was dearly awaiting the moment he would be arriving. Lily couldn't believe how much her mother had put into the house. She had taken out all the most expensive silverware, stuff the normally didn't use. All the plants and other things that normally lined the house were put away, and out came the expensive glass figurines. Lily didn't like how her mother was changing, just to impress Aunt Sophie.
At a quarter to nine, the doorbell rang.
"Get the door Lily!" shrieked her mom frantically trying to tidy up the already immaculate living room even more. Rolling her eyes, Lily went to the front door and flung it open.
"Hello Lillian dear, how have you been?" Aunt Sophie stepped into the house. "Hmmm and where is my darling sister? Ahh, Mary, there you are." As Lily's mom and aunt hugged, Lily turned her attention to her cousins. Cristina stepped into the house and sneered at Lily. "Lillian." She acknowledged coldly.
"Christina. I hope you'll enjoy your stay?" said Lily, her nice words betrayed by the glare in her eyes.
"As much as I can with you here," she snapped back. Then she caught sight of Petunia. "Petty!" Cristina ran to give her other cousin a huge hug. Lily rolled her eyes. All of a sudden, Lily caught sight of her youngest cousin. 5 year old Bobby had been standing behind Cristina the whole time, looking terrified out of his mind!
'Poor guy.' Lily thought. 'I wonder how he fits into that family, he's so nice!'
"Hey Bobby, how're things going for my favorite cousin?" Lily smiled.
"Cr-Cristina told me I shouldn't talk to you. If I talked to you she'll tell mom about how I hung out with this girl that Mommy doesn't like." Lily felt really sorry for Bobby; he looked so small and helpless. It really wasn't fair of Cristina to blackmail him like that, just because SHE didn't like Lily. And knowing her aunt, Lily assumed that the girl Bobby was talking about was some girl who wasn't so rich.
Lily smiled at Bobby. "Don't worry. Crissy won't tell anybody anything. I'll make sure of that." Bobby's eyes grew wide and hopeful. "How?"
Lily grinned and decided to tell her cousin a little story. "Weeeell, see I'm a witch and if Cristina does anything, I'll make sure she's a frog for life." Lily chuckled at her story. She knew Bobby was too young to give her story much thought.
"Wow that's sooo cool! My mums a witch too. She can inchant me to eat my broccoli. Yuck." Bobby made a face. Lily laughed. "Now, now Bobby, I'm sure you just eat your broccoli because you want to grow healthy and strong. No spells." Bobby frowned. Before he could say anything, Petunia called out to him. "Bobby! Let me show you your room!"
"COMING!" he called back. Then he turned back to Lily. "I meant what I said though." He whispered seriously. Lily looked confused. "About Cristina?" But Bobby was already following Petunia up the stairs. Shaking her head she went over to her mom.
"Mom, I'm going over to James'," Lily whispered. Her mother, who was talking to Aunt Sophie, waved a hand which Lily took as a 'no problem'.
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"Come in," whispered James when Lily arrived at his house. Lily looked him up and down curiously. He was all dressed as if he was just about to head out.
"Um, hey James. Why you all dressed?" She said stepping into the house.
"Shhhh," he shushed her. "I gotta go over to Sirius's. Emergency call. I gotta sneak out since my parents are still asleep, and I can't wake them up now. So try and stay quiet."
"Oooooh, can I come? I always wanted to see Siri's house!" Lily was jumping up and down with excitement.
"Hmmm, does Lily Flower have a cruuush?" he teased. Lily stopped jumping. "Don't be silly." But Lily was thinking. Over the summer, she had been missing Sirius a lot. At one point, she thought she might even like him a little. But then there was James...
Lily shook it off. She was still pretty young; there was no need to complicate things with the subject of boys.
"So what are you waiting for? Lets floo over!" James and Lily ran over to the fireplace. One by one, they stepped into the fireplace and yelled 'Merlin's Hut!'. They were on the way.
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The scene they walked into was one to remember. Sirius was running around the backyard with only boxer shorts on. And right behind him was none other than Luscious Malfoy. Sirius ran up to them and dragged them behind a huge boulder where Malfoy couldn't see them.
"OK Sirius, what happened now? And why are you in boxers?" Lily asked with an amused look on her face. Sirius was panting and spluttering.
"Tried - to play - prank - Malfoy - backfired," Sirius couldn't seem to get his words straight, he was so out of breath. Lily and James both found the whole situation funny.
"The famous Sirius Black failed a prank? Ooooh, wait till the boys hear this one!"
"It's not FUNNY!" Sirius whined. "He left his drink outside, so I thought it would be cool to try out my new Zonkos' product. '20 Minute Love Potion'. It's supposed to make you fall madly in love with the first person you see. I was hoping that person would be his dad. Weeell, you know the rest." After Sirius finished explaining, Lily and James were rolling around the ground, tears in their eyes. Sirius glared at them.
"Oh, Siiiirriii! Do I hear my Pooie Siri's beautiful voice? Siri, my LOVE are you HIDING FROM ME? Waaaaah." Malfoy noticed his "Siri Poo Poo" wasn't coming, so he started crying like a baby, leaving Sirius looking pleadingly at his friends. All of a sudden, Malfoy stopped crying and looked as though he were about to be sick. "What am I doing on Black's property?" he wondered aloud. "And for god's sake, why am I crying? Pathetic." He went home mumbling something distantly.
Sirius came out of his hiding place breathing a sigh of relief. "Remind me to never try anything like that again," he said, still shaken.
"Don't worry, we will. Listen, I gotta get back now. If my parents realize I'm not at James house.well I don't wanna think about it." Lily said. She smiled at James brightly. "Shall we?" she asked humorously.
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Lily tossed and turned in bed that night. She felt like something bad was happening, or about to happen. She was slipping in and out of a bad dream, but the pictures were blurry. All of a sudden a sharp picture flooded her dreams.
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Lacey was standing in a cloudy mist looking worried. All of a sudden she screamed. "NOOO. Oh God, please not yet! I'm not ready yet. PLEASE GOD, don't take him away yet. NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lily jumped out of bed and hurriedly got dressed. She went downstairs, tiptoed downstairs and out the door. Lily went over to James' house, and then noticed the time. It was 3:00 in the morning! She was sure that she couldn't just go up to the door and say "Hi, Mrs. Potter! Sorry to disturb you so early in the morning, but I had a dream and I think my friend's in trouble, so can you pretty please wake James up?" Lily didn't think that would be such a great idea.
Lily picked up a stone and threw it at his window. 'I sure hope James isn't a deep sleeper' she thought.
CRASH!
Lily covered her ears as the window broke. 'Oops' she thought panicked.
James stuck his head out the broken window. "Lily, what was that for? Do you know what time it is?" He rubbed sleep out of his eyes. His hair was even messier then usual. 'He's sooo adorable.wait, I promised I wouldn't think like that anymore!"
"James, Lacey, something bad's about to happen to Lacey and we gotta be there to help her!" Lily was panicking now; she knew she didn't have much time.
"Lily, what are you talking abou." James started. Lily cut him off, "No time James. Can you let me in? We gotta Floo there. NOW!"
James ran downstairs and opened the door. 'Oh geesh, can't a guy put his clothes on? What'll Lily think? I'm only in boxers!' he thought panicky. But Lily didn't seem to notice. "Get dressed James. We gotta go." Was all she said.
James pulled on a tee shirt and jeans and they went to the fireplace.
"Um, Lily do you know where she lives?" asked a puzzled James.
"Um..actually.no," she stammered.
"Stay here," he told her. He went into his bedroom and came back with a huge book that looked kind of like a muggle phone book. "This is the Floo Network Directory, or the FND. It gives you the grate for every wizarding fireplace." They found the grate and head off. (Werewolf Woman's Lane!).
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When Lily and James arrived at Lacey's house, whispers could be heard, even though it was only 3:10 in the morning. Lily could hear gasps that sounded like someone was crying. Lily and James tiptoed next to the only room that had a light and peeked into it. There was the whole family surrounding Lacey's brother, Mike's bed. Mike was hugging a sobbing Lacey, and Lily could barely make out what they were saying.
"Oh Mike, why you? It could be anyone else, why does it have to be someone I really love?"
"Hey sis, I'll never really be gone. I'll live on protecting you.right here." He picked Lacey's small hand up and put it on her heart. Lily felt like crying. Was what she thought was happening really happening?
"It's time," Mike sputtered, gasping for air. His mother pushed past Lacey to hold her son's hand, his father squeezed his other hand, and Lacey was crying. "NOOOO!" screamed Lacey. " Oh God, don't take him away yet. I'm not ready! I love you Mike!" she called through her tears. "Love you," he whispered, then took his last breath and died. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!" Lacey screamed, and Lily and James dashed into the room and held her close. "Oh Lace, its going to be OK," Lily whispered, hugging her friend, tears in her own eyes. James awkwardly joined the group hug. "Yeah Lacey, we'll be here for you. I promise." James said.
Lacey's parents looked at Lily and James shocked. They had half the mind to kick them out, but then realized that Lacey would have support. She went back to her dead son. "I can't watch this anymore," Lacey whispered trembling, and ran off to her room.
Lily and James followed her. Lacey was already sobbing into her pillow.
"Lace, are you going to be okay?" Lily asked gently. Lacey looked up. "I hope so," she said sniffling. Then she went on. "But I knew this was going to happen. S-see, Mike had cancer. He knew he only had a short time to live. He knew that he would probably die over the summer or over next school year. That's why Dumbledore said I could stay home next year," Lacey's voice cracked and she started sobbing again.
James looked as though a light bulb clicked inside his head. "So that's why you've been hanging around him all year!" Lacey nodded.
Lily saw how worn down her friend looked. "Hon, you need to sleep. We'll stay with you."
"Really?" Lacey asked looking hopeful.
"Of course," Lily said soothingly. Lacey made a small smile, "You're the best! But.how did you know to come?" Lacey asked frowning.
"A dream," Lily said simply
A/N: Sorry about the wait guys. Hope you read and review. Also, please read my other story. More Later.
Maryam
