Chapter 1- A Life Turning Event
A/n- This is the first chapter. The one before it was the prologue. I didn't expect any reviews for the prologue, but since I did get 2, thanks. Well, on with the story!
Disclaimer- All characters recognizable belongs to J.K. Rowling. The rest are mine.
"Argh!" Lily Evans yelled, exasperated, "I simple refuse to do your chores, your homework, and clean your room!"
It was the first day of summer vacation, and Lily Evans, naturally, had already finished all her summer homework. Petunia, Lily's older sister, had decided to take advantage of this situation and try to make Lily her servant.
"I am your older sister. You shall do as I say," Petunia demanded.
Lily and Petunia could never get along. For one thing, no two people could be more different than Lily and Petunia. While Petunia was 14 years of age, Lily was 11. Petunia was very obnoxious and demanded that she get whatever she wanted. She hated studying and homework, and got some of the lowest scores in school. She was stupid, mean, and ugly. No, not ugly. More like hideous. She had a long pointed nose, which she would stick up and look down at you as if you were a mere servant, unworthy of attention. She was very pale colored, and she wore a snobby expression all day.
Lily, on the other hand, was the exact opposite. Lily was kind, somewhat gentle, and caring……… most of the time. Lily never expected anything from anyone- she wouldn't even care if her family decided not to give her a present for her birthday. She was also extremely smart. She got top marks on practically everything. And on top of that, Lily was beautiful. She was downright gorgeous. She had silky, straight, auburn hair down to her back. She had beautiful, sparkling green eyes. She had a laugh that sounded like music, and when she sang, the sound was so beautiful that it was almost impossible not to envy her. Her skin was a smooth, creamy white color. Obviously, Petunia was very jealous of Lily. But Lily was not a fairy tale princess, certainly not another Cinderella. She was impatient, stubborn, and had a very quick temper.
"How dare you! I am not your servant. You can do your chores and things on your own, by yourself. After all, they are yours, not mine," Lily fired back, her emerald eyes glaring at her sister.
Ten minutes later, Mrs. Evans came up the stairs to find her daughters at each other's throats.
"What is going on up here?" Mrs. Evans asked angrily.
"Er………………"
"Petunia? Lily? Well?" Mrs. Evans persisted.
Lily and Petunia started speaking at the same time.
"Mum! Look what Lily did! She………"
"She's lying! She told me to do her chores…"
"She messed up my room so I asked her to clean it up! I was very polite, mind you, and…"
"And her homework! I didn't even go into her room! She just wants to get me in trouble! Mum!……"
"Don't listen to her! LOOK WHAT SHE DID TO MY ROOM!"
"I DIDN'T EVEN GO INTO YOUR STUPID ROOM!"
"She's lying!"
"No I'm NOT! MUM!!!!"
"STOP! Petunia………" Mrs. Evans suddenly yelled, "From what I could make out, Lily said that you told her to do your chores, your homework, and I'm guessing, clean your room?"
"Well, that's what she says……" Petunia started, but her mother held up a hand, silencing her. She was used to these situations. Mrs. Evans sighed. Her daughters always fought like this.
"Petunia, you know quite well that Lily doesn't lie," Mrs. Evans continued, more calmly now, "Lily, did you mess up Petunia's room?"
"No! Of course not!"
"LIAR! Mum, you can't possibly believe her! She is such a liar, and she always gets away with it!"
"Who's the liar? You are such a snob Petunia, you know that?" Lily screamed.
"Lily Rose Evans!" Mrs. Evans hollered.
"But!……"
"No buts young lady!"
"Okay. Sorry mum."
"That's better…"
"However…"
"Lily!"
"However isn't but mum!" Lily countered.
Mrs. Evans sighed. Her daughter was too smart for her own good.
"Lily, say your sorry for calling Petunia a snob," Mrs. Evans said.
"Sorry," Lily said, not meaning it.
"Petunia, you are grounded for making, or rather, attempting to make your sister your servant. You should know better! I am ashamed of you!" Mrs. Evans said. How many times had she told Petunia that she was ashamed of her? About a million.
"Wha-? For how long?" Petunia inquired.
"For…two weeks," Mrs. Evans replied.
"But…Ugh! No fair!" Petunia whined. And with that, she marched into her room and slammed the door shut.
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At dinner that night, a beautiful white owl flew through the open window. It stopped flying and landed in front of Lily. It was holding a letter. The envelope was addressed to Miss Lily Evans. Lily was surprised. Who would send a letter to her using an owl? Lily's mother and father looked at her confusedly. Her sister, Petunia, was staring, horrified, at the owl. Lily herself was filled with amusement and confusion. Lily took the letter and opened it. Then she read it out loud for her parents to hear.
Hogwarts SchoolOf Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards)
Dear Miss Lily Evans,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Minerva McGonagall,
Deputy Headmistress
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Lily was shocked. So was Mr. And Mrs. Evans. There was a silence. Then…
"You…You…WITCH! GET AWAY FROM ME!" Petunia screamed.
"Petunia, you sit down this instant!" Mrs. Evans yelled to Petunia.
Lily, however, was still frozen in shock. Mrs. Evans got up. She walked over to Lily and took the letter out of her hands. She put the letter on the table, and then got a bucket from under the sink. She filled it up with ice-cold water. Then she walked back to Lily, took the bucket, and poured the ice-cold water on her.
"Th-th-th-thank-yo-you. Tha-that helped. It was ju-just wh-wh-what I needed." Lily said, shivering, and snapping out of it.
"Oh Lily! We are so proud of you! We have a witch in the family! Oh Lily!" Mrs. Evans broke into a sob. Mr. Evans was beaming.
"What! You learn that Lily can…can…can do…Hocus Pocus…AND YOUR HAPPY? AND YOU'RE PROUD OF HER? HAVE YOU GONE INSANE?" Petunia screamed. She was now freaking out. Mr. and Mrs. Evans stared at Petunia in sheer shock, then started yelling at her. She was grounded for a month instead of 2 weeks now.
Lily just stood there shocked as her parents yelled at Petunia. She was a witch! But how was she going to find the things she needed for school? Lily got a piece of paper and on it she wrote:
Dear Professor McGonagall or whomever this my concern,
I have received your letter. But how will I get the items necessary for school?
Sincerely,
Lily Rose Evans
The next day, a wizard appeared at the Evan's residence. He introduced himself as Daniel Lappers. He was sent by Dumbledore to help her with getting supplies. So, he took her to the strangest place ever. Diagon Alley.
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"So, Miss Evans, what items are you going to need for your first year at Hogwarts?" Mr. Lappers asked. Lily looked at her letter.
"Er……" Lily started. She looked at the letter again, then read it out loud.
Hogwarts School
of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Uniform
First year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain black robes. (Black)
2. One plain pointed hat (Black) for day wear.
3. One pair of protective gloves. (dragon hide or similar.)
4. One winter cloak. (Black, silver fastenings.)
Please note that all pupils' clothes should carry name tags.
Course Books
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)
By Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic
By Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory
By Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration
By Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi
By Phyllida Spore
Magical Dwarfs and Potions
By Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
By Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection
By Quentin Trimble
Other Equipment
1 Wand
1 Cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 Set glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS
Lily finished reading and looked up. She wondered where she was going to get all of that stuff.
"Well, first you'll need some money. Well go to Gringotts. That's the wizard's bank. I've talked to Dumbledore, of course. Apparently, your great grandmother was a witch, one that no one in your family knew about because she kept it a secret, and all her money was left for the next witch in the family because her own children were not witches or wizard. That witch would be you. Now, let's see. Ah… here's your key. Now keep this safe Lily. Don't lose it." Mr. Lappers said all this very quickly.
When they reached the bank, Lily was shocked. She saw goblins everywhere, and other creatures. She even heard someone talking about a dragon! When she got to her vault (vault number 519) she gasped. There were literally heaps of gold, bronze, and sliver. She was so surprised. After they got some money, they went to get her robes. Then, she got her wand at Olivander's, then her books, her cauldron, and other items. Finally, she got her owl. It was snow white and beautiful. Lily named it Snowy. Finally, they were done. Lily was exhausted, yet somewhat happy. She was getting used to the idea of being a witch. After a while, Lily was very excited. She couldn't wait to go to Hogwarts. But Lily had no idea what she was getting herself into…………………………absolutely no idea what so ever.
A/n- Well? It was longer than the prologue. I hope it was good. Reviews please!! Thank you!