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Chapter 3 Beginnings of Old Friendships

When Lily woke up the next morning she had forgotten all about the mysteries of last night. She was just happy to be back...Her home or as close as one she has had for awhile. Away from foster families and Petunia's harsh words. As far as she was concerned she didn't care if she ever saw Petunia again. But she was made to see her every weekend. She still hasn't figured out why though.

Lily put her hair in the accustomed bun and went out the through the Portrait. She was trying to figure out if she wanted to go to the Great Hall to hear the morning announcements. 'It's pretty late,' she though, 'Nobody would notice if I just sneaked in to hear them and then go to the Kitchens during my break. Dum dum choices choices. Lily your such a ditz.' She chuckled, then stopped short. 'Oh my god Lily, you're alone way too much. You're going crazy.'

Suddenly someone bumped into the back of her making her fall to the ground. When she looked up she saw the last person she intended to see...James Potter. "Oh I am sorry I didn't realize I was in somebody's way," she started.

"Oh no it's my fault. I didn't watch where I was going," he said bending down to help her up. "Hi I am Head Boy James Potter." He stuck out his hand to shake, which she ignored.

Lily felt tears well up in the corners of her green eyes. 'I couldn't have changed that much in two years,' she thought, 'I may be a little thinner but that's it.'

"You know you look like someone I used to know." He took her arm and started to lead her down the hall. " She was very pretty with red hair and green eyes juts like yours. I wonder if you have seen her around. I haven't talked to her in a while and I really miss her. Her name was Lily Evans. Do you know her?" He turned to look at her with a big smile.

By now Lily was crying silently. 'What did you expect,' she thought, 'for him to recognized you after two years of ignoring him.' Lily looked at the ground; she didn't want James to see her cry. But unfortunately he did.

" Oh, I am sorry Lily, I didn't mean to make you cry," he said while trying to wipe away her tears with his sleeve. "I just thought I'd joke around a bit. I haven't seen you in a while you know."

She gave him a watery smile. "No.. I...I guess its my.. f-ff-..fault," she said, "Well I think I should be going, don't want to be late for class." Even though she had no intention of going to class she started to walk away.

"Lily class doesn't start for another hour. And incase you have forgotten, which I highly doubt because you have the memory of an elephant, that charms class room is over there," he said pointing behind him.

She stopped again. He went up to her, took her by the shoulder and turned her around slowly. He had to stoop slightly to become eye level with her.

"Lily," he said softly," I have known you for almost 14 years, I known something is, was or continues to be wrong. We were best friends for 13 years, 9 months, 12 hours, 35 minutes, and 5 seconds but who's counting. But what I am trying to say is, I don't get why suddenly you don't want to be friends with us anymore. I know it wasn't just something I did because you won't talk to Sirius, Remus, Peter, or even Jen anymore. Even my parents are worried about you..and your family. Did you move or something because they went over there and somebody else answered the door."

" James it's nothing you did," she said equally as soft.

"Then can you please tell me why? I don't want to lose you anymore than I already have. I miss you...more than you'll ever know."

Lily looked at the ground, to avoid his gaze because she was sure it held to many emotions that she didn't want to see. " No, I can't...It..I-It hurts to much." She was crying again.

"Then if you don't want to tell me you don't have to, I am not going to make you. Will you at least let me be your friend again?"

" No, I can't do that either," she said. She was furiously trying to wipe away her tears. "I don't want you to get hurt."

" Lily," he began, " I will always stick by you, even when Sirius is after you because he has a new prank idea. Right now he does and it involves a rubber chicken, but don't tell him I told you, I was sworn to secrecy." Lily gave a small laugh, which made James smile. "Don't worry its not aimed at you. Snape I think. But a friend is someone who comes in when the world has gone out, and even though you won't let me, I will always be your friend and I'll always be here whether you know it or not. Now enough mushy stuff it's just not me," he said while taking her arm again and leading her to the charms room. " Why don't we got to Charms a little early, we can wait here till everyone comes in."

Lily sat down in her usually seat, James hastened a moment then sat down next to her. "Don't you usually sit back there," she questioned pointing to the back row.

" I am touched you noticed. Yes but I thought I would keep you company till class started," he said with a big smile.

" Don't forget," she laughed, " I sat with you for four years back there."

" Yes you did," his face serious, " and you still could." Her smile wavered.

They sat in silence until class started. Each contemplating what happened in the hall. When the students started to trickle in, James got up and went to his normal seat. Lily's gaze following him.

Suddenly Sirius burst in, the others followed at a more sedated pace with big smiles on their faces. Sirius started to talk excitedly to James. "What did you forget how to tie your shoe again," he nudged James with his elbow, James just smiled. " Well he said we could, can you believe it. We're going to do it on Halloween." Sirius started to rub his hands together and he smiled.

With one last look at Lily, James turned to question Sirius about something. Lily turned back to the front of the classroom.

Something changed between her and James out there. She didn't know what it was, but it did. Maybe, just maybe everything would be okay.

~*~*End Chapter 3 Beginnings of Old Friendships*~*~

A/N well there ya go, hope you liked it. Sorry it's short. But ch 4 is going to longer a lot longer.

Ch4 New Beginnings to Everything

~James and Lily meet

~ An Attack

~James gets hurt, Lily tries to help and Sirius yells

~A friend is someone who is there when the world goes out~ Anonymous ~

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