Lily woke up to a warm and sunny morning. Monica was still sleeping. Both of their trunks were gone which meant the train had already arrived. Lily made her way into the common room and took a good look around. This would be the last time she was here until next year. She exited through the portrait, who said, "Have a nice summer. See you next year!" Lily smiled. "Same to you."

Breakfast had already began but less than half of the students were actually there. They were all still sleeping in, not having any classes to wake up for. Lily sat down and grabbed some toast. She was excited to go home and see her family yet something about this school made her never want to leave.

"Lily?" Monica's voice came up behind her. "I. . .I'm sorry Lily. I didn't mean to yell at you last night. I don't know what came over me." She sat down next to her and smiled. "So, what kept you out so late?" Lily couldn't help but laugh. It was just like Monica. Give a quick apology and then move on with life.

Lily wanted to tell Monica all about last night but she knew she couldn't. "Oh, nothing really. I was just sitting outside on the steps, watching the stars." Monica smiled. "With James? I saw him come in only a moment or two after you?" A smirk fell on her face. Lily rolled her eyes. "No. Why would I have been outside with him?"

After breakfast, Lily and Monica headed outside where a group of students was starting to gather. The carriages to the train were parked and ready to go. Several of the Professors were starting to wave their arms around, motioning for the students to start boarding the carriages. Lily and Monica found an empty one and climbed in. It wasn't long before they were joined. "Hello Evans! Sleep well?" James Potter and Sirius Black climbed into the carriage. Remus Lupin was close behind them.

Lily ignored James and peered out the small window on her right. She would be home soon. Her parents would be waiting on the platform back in London, her sister sulking around. Why couldn't Petunia just be happy for her?

The carriages came to a stop and Lily could see the Hogwarts Express glimmering in the sun. Monica drug her off the carriage. "Come on Lily! We have to get on quick so we can get an empty cabin."

The two girls made their way to the back of the train and sat down in an unoccupied cabin. It came as a surprise to Lily when they weren't joined by James and his friends. When the food cart came around, they bought as much as they could afford and giggled about things they had done that year.

"Lily! Oh Lily! It's London! We're finally home." Monica stood up and gathered her belongings. Lily smiled. As much as Monica loved Hogwarts, she loved her home more. Lily grabbed her bag and stepped off the train. She could see her parents waiting for her, only 50 feet away.

"Wait Lily. I want to say something." James had grabbed her arm, pulling her towards him. "I know we didn't have a good year but maybe next year will be better? Maybe you will finally go out with me." He smiled. Lily rolled her eyes. "When will you ever get it through your thick head, James? I am never going to go out with you. You are never going to win."

She pulled her arm away but he quickly threw his arms around her. Before she could protest, his lips gently touched hers. He was kissing her. And she was kissing him back. He pulled back and smiled. "Have a great summer Evans. Remember. If you get lonely, just send me an owl." James Potter walked off, his hands in his pockets.

Lily couldn't believe it. He had won, and she let him.

THE END

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A/N : BLAH! Why won't my writer's block go away! I just wanted to finish it. I just might have to redo it though. Oh well. Sucky writing and a sucky ending. I'll get over it.