Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot and Brenda Peterson.
A/N: Ok, before you guys kill me, I can explain. I know that there's no excuse for this long wait. I know that.
It's just that I've been a bit busy and had a major writer's block. And I mean MAJOR!! And I had a million
ideas for other stories and then started reading OotP and well, I'm here now. I cried so much after reading
OotP. You have no idea. How could she kill him?? Anyway, I'm so sorry that I took so long, and I hope that
I'll update more often now cause we're on winter break here in Brazil so I don't have to worry about that
horrible prison that some people like to call school. I guess that's it. Once again, I'm really sorry for the long
wait. WARNING: There's a bit of L/J fluff in this chapter. And before you guys ask me, no, I'm not gonna
change the story to go along OotP. Not that there's much to change... Ok, now on with the story! Enjoy!!
Chapter 8
The following days had been horrible to Bella and her friends. Bella's parents' funeral had taken
place a couple of days after their death. Brenda, Lily and the Marauders tried everything to comfort her and
cheer her up a little but nothing seemed to work. Sirius wouldn't leave Bella's side for a minute, always trying
to comfort her and letting her know that if she needed anything, whatever it was, he would be there. Lily's
birthday party had been canceled and the group had decided to go back to Hogwarts earlier.
On Lily's birthday then, January 3rd, they found themselves once again in the Hogwarts express.
When the trolley lady visited their compartment, they bought tons of candies to celebrate Lily's eighteenth
Birthday.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LILS!!!" Brenda shouted hugging her best friend. Bella did so as well. "I
know this isn't the way we planned to celebrate your birthday but you'll see, once we get to Hogwarts, we'll
throw you the best birthday party ever!" said Brenda smiling. That idea made Bella cheer up a little.
"That's a great idea, Bren!" said Bella excited. "You'll see, Lils, this party will be unforgettable!!!"
"Thanks, guys. You guys are the best friends anyone could ask for." Said Lily hugging her friends.
"Hey! What about us??" complained Sirius.
"You boys are the best friends a girl could ask for, Sirius. You know that, right?" Lily said giving
him a kiss on the cheek. James pulled her to his lap and she rested her head on his shoulder.
"Honestly, I still can't believe you two are actually together!" said Brenda smiling at them.
"Yeah, who would've thought that Lily Evans and James Potter would get together some day?" said
Remus pulling Brenda to his lap.
"If anyone had told me that last year, I would've said that they had had waaaaaaaaaaaay to many
butterbeers!!" said Sirius putting his arm around Bella's shoulder pulling her closer to him.
"Totally, I mean, I would never believe if someone told me that on my seventh year I would be
dating James." Laughed Lily.
"Why, am I that bad?" asked James in mock hurt. Lily kissed him softly on the lips.
"Of course not, sweetie." She said smiling. James kissed her back.
"Hey, you two! Get a room! You're making all of us sick here!" teased Sirius.
"Shut up, Padfoot!" said James grinning at his friend.
"You two will be major news once we get to Hogwarts." Said Bella.
"The rest of the female population will be so jealous!!!" said Brenda grinning.
"Absolutely! After all we got the most handsome and popular guys at school!" said Lily grinning.
"I can't wait to get there!!" shouted Sirius.
~*~
The sun was almost gone and the stars were starting to come out when the Hogwarts Express finally
Arrived at Hogsmeade. They pulled out of the train and soon were on their way to the castle on the horseless
carriages.
They entered the castle and went straight to the Gryffindor Tower since they were all tired from the
long trip back to school.
They found the Common Room empty because it was dinnertime and the students that had stayed in
Hogwarts for Christmas were all probably in the Great Hall.
"One of us should go and tell Dumbledore that we're here. He might be wondering if we got here
safely." Said Brenda.
"Yeah, Bren is right. I'll go tell him." Said Lily. " I just wanna rest for a few minutes." She said
sitting on a chair by the fire.
"I guess I'm going to bed. Good night, guys." Said Bella. Sirius kissed her goodnight. Brenda went
to sleep as well. A few minutes later, Remus and Sirius did the same. Lily and James were finally alone. He
had his arms around her and she was resting her head on his chest. James kissed the top of her head.
"I guess I didn't greet you properly for your birthday, did I?" he asked. Lily looked up at him.
"I guess not. But you can greet me now if you want." She said smiling at him.
"Happy 18th birthday, Lils." He whispered kissing her.
"Thanks."
"You know, I've got something for you." He said. "You just wait a minute. I'll go get it." James said
running up the stairs that led to the boys' dormitory. He came back with two presents for Lily. "Here it is.
Happy birthday." He said kissing her lips softly. Lily got the first one and unwrapped it. It was a golden
necklace with a lily on it.
"Oh, James, it's gorgeous!" she exclaimed. "Thank you!" James smiled.
"Here let me put it on for you." He did so. Lily got the other present and unwrapped it. It was a
framed photograph of the two of them dancing on Petunia's engagement party.
"It's beautiful!" she said kissing him. "How did you get it?"
"Sirius took it when we weren't looking. He gave it to me last night. Thought you should have it.
Our first picture together that we're not fighting." James explained grinning.
"Thank you so much!" Lily said kissing him full in the mouth. They hadn't noticed but the Common
Room was getting full of students and most of them were staring at them. "I guess we should be going to
Dumbledore now. Dinner's probably over." She said looking around the room.
"Ok, let's go." James said getting up and pulling Lily up. He intertwined his fingers with Lily's and
they walked out of the portrait holding hands totally unaware of the odd looks they were receiving.
~*~
Lily was walking hand in hand with James towards Dumbledore's office. She couldn't remember a
time when she had been so happy as she was then. She felt like she could trust James with her life, that he
would always be there for her. She had dated other guys in the past but somehow James was different and she
didn't know why.
James was drowned in his thoughts as he walked with Lily to Dumbledore's office. He was holding
her hand enjoying the softness of her skin. He was extremely happy. When he was with Lily he felt complete
and when she wasn't around it was like a part of him was missing. He looked down at her. She looked lost in
her thoughts. James smiled. She was so beautiful. 'How come I've never noticed it before?' he thought. 'Of
course you've noticed. You've been telling her that she's hot for the past six years.' Another part of his mind
said. 'I know, I know. But I used to say that just to annoy her. I've just noticed she's truly beautiful this year.'
Thought James. Then he noticed they were almost in Dumbledore's office entrance. He let go of Lily's hand
and put his arm around her waist. That dragged Lily back to reality.
"We're here, Lils." James said as they stopped in front of the gargoyle.
"Wow, that was fast! I guess I was really distracted."
"Yeah I noticed it." Laughed James pulling her closer to him and kissing her. They didn't notice that
there were students passing by that were staring at the couple in front of the gargoyle. James Potter and Lily
Evans were actually kissing??? Hell must had frozen over!! "We should go in then." He said holding her hand
again. "Lemon drops." The gargoyle moved away giving passage to them. Soon they were just outside the
Headmeaster's office. Lily knocked on the door.
"Come on in." They heard Dumbledore say. James pushed the door opened and entered the office.
Lily next to him. "Good evening" the Headmaster said smiling at them. "I've seen you've decided to join us
earlier."
"Good evening, professor." Said Lily. "That's why we're here. We wanted to let you know we were
back."
"I see. Your holidays didn't really have a pleasant ending, right?" he asked smiling sadly. "How is
Arabella doing?"
"She's ok. She's a strong girl. And we're gonna help her through this." Said Lily.
"That's good. She's really lucky to have such nice friends." Said Dumbledore. "Now, on a happier
note, I've heard that today is your birthday, Ms. Evans. Is that correct?" he asked smiling. Lily nodded
happily. Dumbledore got up and hugged her. "Happy eighteenth birthday, Lily."
"Thank you, professor." Said Lily smiling.
"And from what I gather, you and Mr. Potter here are getting along just fine." He said amused. Lily
blushed.
"Yes, we certainly are, professor." Said James with his usual grin.
"Well, congratulations to both of you. You, young man, had better take good care of her. And you,
Lily, please try to keep him out of trouble, will you?" Lily grinned.
"I'll try, professor."
"Good, now you should go to your dormitories. It's late."
"Good night, professor." Lily and James said.
"Good night." Dumbledore said as James and Lily left. "It was about time those two got together.
Now everything is as it should be."
~*~
Hundreds of miles away from Hogwarts, in the middle of a forest, a meeting was held. Over thirty
cloaked people were gathered around a man with snake like face and another man that was on his knees.
"Master, I found out who they are. They're at Hogwarts. They're only students."
"Are you sure, Wormtail?"
"Yes, I heard Dumbledore talking to McGonagall. They're sure now. Godric Gryffindor is back.
Reincarnated."
"Good. We've got them. They can't escape now." The man said and laughed. His laughter echoing
through the forest.
~*~
A/N: So, what do you think?? That was a major twist in the story. And before you guys ask, I have absolutely
no idea where this story is going. It's kind of writing itself. Next chapter, we'll have Lily's party, Peter will
come to this story... I really tried to leave him out cause I hate him but he's one of the Marauders, I couldn't
let him out forever... not that I didn't want to... so I've decided to put him as the filthy death eater that he is
already. And please REVIEW!! Don't forget! REVIEW!!
PS: by the way, thanks to all the wonderful people that has reviewed my story so far and a special thanks to
Meredith that reviewed the last chapter. Your review really made my day and it was because of it that I
decided to update so I wouldn't keep my faithful readers waiting more than they already have. Thanks a lot guys!!
A/N: Ok, before you guys kill me, I can explain. I know that there's no excuse for this long wait. I know that.
It's just that I've been a bit busy and had a major writer's block. And I mean MAJOR!! And I had a million
ideas for other stories and then started reading OotP and well, I'm here now. I cried so much after reading
OotP. You have no idea. How could she kill him?? Anyway, I'm so sorry that I took so long, and I hope that
I'll update more often now cause we're on winter break here in Brazil so I don't have to worry about that
horrible prison that some people like to call school. I guess that's it. Once again, I'm really sorry for the long
wait. WARNING: There's a bit of L/J fluff in this chapter. And before you guys ask me, no, I'm not gonna
change the story to go along OotP. Not that there's much to change... Ok, now on with the story! Enjoy!!
Chapter 8
The following days had been horrible to Bella and her friends. Bella's parents' funeral had taken
place a couple of days after their death. Brenda, Lily and the Marauders tried everything to comfort her and
cheer her up a little but nothing seemed to work. Sirius wouldn't leave Bella's side for a minute, always trying
to comfort her and letting her know that if she needed anything, whatever it was, he would be there. Lily's
birthday party had been canceled and the group had decided to go back to Hogwarts earlier.
On Lily's birthday then, January 3rd, they found themselves once again in the Hogwarts express.
When the trolley lady visited their compartment, they bought tons of candies to celebrate Lily's eighteenth
Birthday.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LILS!!!" Brenda shouted hugging her best friend. Bella did so as well. "I
know this isn't the way we planned to celebrate your birthday but you'll see, once we get to Hogwarts, we'll
throw you the best birthday party ever!" said Brenda smiling. That idea made Bella cheer up a little.
"That's a great idea, Bren!" said Bella excited. "You'll see, Lils, this party will be unforgettable!!!"
"Thanks, guys. You guys are the best friends anyone could ask for." Said Lily hugging her friends.
"Hey! What about us??" complained Sirius.
"You boys are the best friends a girl could ask for, Sirius. You know that, right?" Lily said giving
him a kiss on the cheek. James pulled her to his lap and she rested her head on his shoulder.
"Honestly, I still can't believe you two are actually together!" said Brenda smiling at them.
"Yeah, who would've thought that Lily Evans and James Potter would get together some day?" said
Remus pulling Brenda to his lap.
"If anyone had told me that last year, I would've said that they had had waaaaaaaaaaaay to many
butterbeers!!" said Sirius putting his arm around Bella's shoulder pulling her closer to him.
"Totally, I mean, I would never believe if someone told me that on my seventh year I would be
dating James." Laughed Lily.
"Why, am I that bad?" asked James in mock hurt. Lily kissed him softly on the lips.
"Of course not, sweetie." She said smiling. James kissed her back.
"Hey, you two! Get a room! You're making all of us sick here!" teased Sirius.
"Shut up, Padfoot!" said James grinning at his friend.
"You two will be major news once we get to Hogwarts." Said Bella.
"The rest of the female population will be so jealous!!!" said Brenda grinning.
"Absolutely! After all we got the most handsome and popular guys at school!" said Lily grinning.
"I can't wait to get there!!" shouted Sirius.
~*~
The sun was almost gone and the stars were starting to come out when the Hogwarts Express finally
Arrived at Hogsmeade. They pulled out of the train and soon were on their way to the castle on the horseless
carriages.
They entered the castle and went straight to the Gryffindor Tower since they were all tired from the
long trip back to school.
They found the Common Room empty because it was dinnertime and the students that had stayed in
Hogwarts for Christmas were all probably in the Great Hall.
"One of us should go and tell Dumbledore that we're here. He might be wondering if we got here
safely." Said Brenda.
"Yeah, Bren is right. I'll go tell him." Said Lily. " I just wanna rest for a few minutes." She said
sitting on a chair by the fire.
"I guess I'm going to bed. Good night, guys." Said Bella. Sirius kissed her goodnight. Brenda went
to sleep as well. A few minutes later, Remus and Sirius did the same. Lily and James were finally alone. He
had his arms around her and she was resting her head on his chest. James kissed the top of her head.
"I guess I didn't greet you properly for your birthday, did I?" he asked. Lily looked up at him.
"I guess not. But you can greet me now if you want." She said smiling at him.
"Happy 18th birthday, Lils." He whispered kissing her.
"Thanks."
"You know, I've got something for you." He said. "You just wait a minute. I'll go get it." James said
running up the stairs that led to the boys' dormitory. He came back with two presents for Lily. "Here it is.
Happy birthday." He said kissing her lips softly. Lily got the first one and unwrapped it. It was a golden
necklace with a lily on it.
"Oh, James, it's gorgeous!" she exclaimed. "Thank you!" James smiled.
"Here let me put it on for you." He did so. Lily got the other present and unwrapped it. It was a
framed photograph of the two of them dancing on Petunia's engagement party.
"It's beautiful!" she said kissing him. "How did you get it?"
"Sirius took it when we weren't looking. He gave it to me last night. Thought you should have it.
Our first picture together that we're not fighting." James explained grinning.
"Thank you so much!" Lily said kissing him full in the mouth. They hadn't noticed but the Common
Room was getting full of students and most of them were staring at them. "I guess we should be going to
Dumbledore now. Dinner's probably over." She said looking around the room.
"Ok, let's go." James said getting up and pulling Lily up. He intertwined his fingers with Lily's and
they walked out of the portrait holding hands totally unaware of the odd looks they were receiving.
~*~
Lily was walking hand in hand with James towards Dumbledore's office. She couldn't remember a
time when she had been so happy as she was then. She felt like she could trust James with her life, that he
would always be there for her. She had dated other guys in the past but somehow James was different and she
didn't know why.
James was drowned in his thoughts as he walked with Lily to Dumbledore's office. He was holding
her hand enjoying the softness of her skin. He was extremely happy. When he was with Lily he felt complete
and when she wasn't around it was like a part of him was missing. He looked down at her. She looked lost in
her thoughts. James smiled. She was so beautiful. 'How come I've never noticed it before?' he thought. 'Of
course you've noticed. You've been telling her that she's hot for the past six years.' Another part of his mind
said. 'I know, I know. But I used to say that just to annoy her. I've just noticed she's truly beautiful this year.'
Thought James. Then he noticed they were almost in Dumbledore's office entrance. He let go of Lily's hand
and put his arm around her waist. That dragged Lily back to reality.
"We're here, Lils." James said as they stopped in front of the gargoyle.
"Wow, that was fast! I guess I was really distracted."
"Yeah I noticed it." Laughed James pulling her closer to him and kissing her. They didn't notice that
there were students passing by that were staring at the couple in front of the gargoyle. James Potter and Lily
Evans were actually kissing??? Hell must had frozen over!! "We should go in then." He said holding her hand
again. "Lemon drops." The gargoyle moved away giving passage to them. Soon they were just outside the
Headmeaster's office. Lily knocked on the door.
"Come on in." They heard Dumbledore say. James pushed the door opened and entered the office.
Lily next to him. "Good evening" the Headmaster said smiling at them. "I've seen you've decided to join us
earlier."
"Good evening, professor." Said Lily. "That's why we're here. We wanted to let you know we were
back."
"I see. Your holidays didn't really have a pleasant ending, right?" he asked smiling sadly. "How is
Arabella doing?"
"She's ok. She's a strong girl. And we're gonna help her through this." Said Lily.
"That's good. She's really lucky to have such nice friends." Said Dumbledore. "Now, on a happier
note, I've heard that today is your birthday, Ms. Evans. Is that correct?" he asked smiling. Lily nodded
happily. Dumbledore got up and hugged her. "Happy eighteenth birthday, Lily."
"Thank you, professor." Said Lily smiling.
"And from what I gather, you and Mr. Potter here are getting along just fine." He said amused. Lily
blushed.
"Yes, we certainly are, professor." Said James with his usual grin.
"Well, congratulations to both of you. You, young man, had better take good care of her. And you,
Lily, please try to keep him out of trouble, will you?" Lily grinned.
"I'll try, professor."
"Good, now you should go to your dormitories. It's late."
"Good night, professor." Lily and James said.
"Good night." Dumbledore said as James and Lily left. "It was about time those two got together.
Now everything is as it should be."
~*~
Hundreds of miles away from Hogwarts, in the middle of a forest, a meeting was held. Over thirty
cloaked people were gathered around a man with snake like face and another man that was on his knees.
"Master, I found out who they are. They're at Hogwarts. They're only students."
"Are you sure, Wormtail?"
"Yes, I heard Dumbledore talking to McGonagall. They're sure now. Godric Gryffindor is back.
Reincarnated."
"Good. We've got them. They can't escape now." The man said and laughed. His laughter echoing
through the forest.
~*~
A/N: So, what do you think?? That was a major twist in the story. And before you guys ask, I have absolutely
no idea where this story is going. It's kind of writing itself. Next chapter, we'll have Lily's party, Peter will
come to this story... I really tried to leave him out cause I hate him but he's one of the Marauders, I couldn't
let him out forever... not that I didn't want to... so I've decided to put him as the filthy death eater that he is
already. And please REVIEW!! Don't forget! REVIEW!!
PS: by the way, thanks to all the wonderful people that has reviewed my story so far and a special thanks to
Meredith that reviewed the last chapter. Your review really made my day and it was because of it that I
decided to update so I wouldn't keep my faithful readers waiting more than they already have. Thanks a lot guys!!