AN\ This story was started before I read Ootp so I apologize for the discrepancy that this may have with the actual description of the relationship between Harry's Parents. However instead of removing the story I have decided to continue as is.

I would however like to impose on you the reader to review and tell me where you would like the story to lead. If your ideas are fairly reasonable, I will try my utmost best to incorporate your ideas into the story, hence making the story more enjoyable both for you and myself. Also if you don't like anything or have any opinions on ways I may improve my characters personalities I would also greatly appreciate your input.

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Chapter Three

"Lily, I was wondering if maybe I could postpone tonight's prefect meeting to tomorrow night?" James carefully asked the somewhat temperamental Lily Evans on Monday afternoon.

Lily was not normally a temperamental person but on this particular day she had a lot on her mind so James' somewhat reasonable request was magnified in her mind to such a degree that she was instantly furious with the Head Boy for his apparent lack of interest in his duties.

James' intentions were good unbeknownst to our dear Lily however, who unfortunately for our dear Mr. Potter decided to give a rather lengthy and somewhat reprehensive lecture on the duties of Head Boy in such a school as they attended.

When Lily had finished she looked to James only to realize that he was not in the least looking remorseful for his apparent lack of consideration for responsibility and authority. He however was smiling rather calmly at Lily. This somewhat startled Lily who instantly began to feel guilty of her diatribe as it was now quickly becoming apparent to her that she may have slightly over reacted.

Lily also realized that it was that simple but charming smile of James' that brought her out of the foul mood that she had been in all day.

Intent not to let James know where her thoughts were rapidly taking her Lily quickly and quite ungracefully made a somewhat discourteous apology and agreed to the postponement of the meeting before making a quick and confused (in her mind) exit.

Watching Lily's retreating figure, James couldn't help but smile. What was it about that girl that made him feel........what exactly was it that he felt???? James wondered to himself. Brushing the thought aside but still smiling gleefully to himself, James also made a quick exit of the now almost empty hall. He made his was stealthily down the staircases and out through the front door making sure that he was not being followed by anyone.

Once outside James made a run for it to the giant tree on the far end of the grounds. The Whooping Willow was only planted a couple of years previously, but it was for good reason. Upon nearing the tree James easily recognized his best friend Sirius pacing restlessly awaiting his arrival. Obviously Peter had not yet arrived, as Sirius was looking increasingly annoyed at having to keep out of sight of Hagrid who was for some reason poking around outside his cabin.

" What's he up to now?" James whispered.

"I've not the slightest clue, but if it is another one of those strange creatures he seems so fond of in there the next time we visit, I really am not going to help feed it! I nearly lost a finger helping out with that what was it he called it? Slime dispensing slug?! Harmless he says. Won't hurt a fly he says! Tell that to my finger would you!!" Sirius exclaimed quietly looking rather disdainfully at Hagrid's back as he poked in some shrubbery near his front door.

Although all of the Marauders loved Hagrid they were always cautious about his "pets". His pets had a funny way of turning dangerous when least expected as evidenced by the many scars on all the Marauders.

Before either of them could say anything else they saw Peter quickly coming towards them and that put all thought of Hagrid's pets behind them for now.

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Sitting by the window in the girl's dormitories Lily Evans gazed at the stars as she tried to decipher the meaning of her feelings. Why was it that James Potter, a boy who until recently had only been a small insignificant part of her life, could cause her so much confusion. To make matters worse she could almost swear she was starting to see him wherever she went.

For instance she could have sworn that she saw standing next to the Whooping Willow mere seconds ago, but now he was gone.

"I need to get some rest! I'm starting to hallucinate she said to her reflection in the window.

"It's about time too." murmured Kaeyln, who was trying quite unsuccessfully to fall into a peaceful sleep because her dear friend would not close the blinds of the window thereby illuminating the room in moonlight.