Boys Before Magic
Intro: After reading so many fanfics about Lily and James, I found a similarity between their stories and Yoko Kamio's Hana Yori Dango (Boys Before Flowers) Here's my combo take on the whole Lily/James relationship from the 5th year to 7th year at Hogwarts.
Author's Note: This is technically AU. Changes to plot and characters will be made. There will be cameos by the characters from Hana Yori Dango, so stay tuned all Kamio-sensei fans.
Disclaimer: I'm no J.K. Rowling or Yoko Kamio. Please don't sue me!!
*My name is Lily Evans.*
*This is my story.*
Chapter 1: I will not be invisible anymore!
I was sitting alone near the marble fountain in the center courtyard collecting my thoughts. Ignoring the other students' glares and snickering, I concentrated on my reflection on the water. I looked quite plain with my dark red hair tied back into two braids. I was nothing special, but I loved my emerald green eyes. They reminded me of spring, the season of rebirth and.
"Lily Marie Evans. I've been looking all over for you!"
"Bella, couldn't you be more discreet? You scared the hell out of me."
The raven-haired beauty laughed heartily as I welcomed my friend's embrace.
"Lily, how have you been? I was getting all worried about you."
"You know Bella," I began as I looked at the disgusted faces of the other students, "You could seriously ruin your reputation. You don't want the students to start ostracizing you because of me."
Bella scoffed and glared vehemently at the other students. Frightened, the student immediately dispersed and went on with their businesses.
Bella turned back to me and grinned. "What students?"
I let out a small smile. Bella was definitely something else.
"Lily, you never answered my question. How was your holidays?"
"Eh," I began uneasily, "Besides hearing the endless rants from Petunia, it wasn't so bad."
Bella raised her eyebrow. "Did that bitch do anything horrible to you? I swear when I get my hands on that bitch."
"Now, now Bella," I replied with amused sternness. "There is no need for violence. I'm back at Hogwarts, and I'm content."
In a rare serious tone, Bella looked at Lily and said, "You know, Lily. You're always just 'content.'"
I was taken aback by this random response. Before I could answer, Bella noticed the golden badge on my robes.
"Lily, you're a Prefect! Congratulations!"
I grinned sheepishly. "Thanks Bella."
"Lily, this definitely calls for a new look!" Bella began on her never- ending fashion-critic rage. "Your red hair is so pretty. All you need is a shampoo and trim at the Hogsmeade Hair Shoppe to bring out your crimson tresses. Braided pig-tails are so childish."
"Yet practical," I interrupted coolly. "It saves me time and money. Remember, I got into Hogwarts because of my talent and potential not money and blood."
"I'm sorry," Bella apologized quietly. "I always forget that you're a Muggle-born. I didn't mean to offend you at all."
"It's okay, Bella. You always mean well."
Bella winked. "Keep in mind, Lily. With a little makeover, you can be quite the catch for any of the young and eligible rich male bachelors of Hogwarts."
I rolled my eyes. "I really don't need the attention. I just want to be invisible."
"Lily, you can't be invisible forever."
*CRASH*
"You idiots! You spilled dust on my new Doc Martens!"
I turned around the survey the sudden scene. A tall (and cute) young man with unruly black hair and glasses towered over a trembling 4th year boy. Behind the tall figure were three equally attractive boys watching the situation with cold indifference.
"It's James Potter, the leader of the Marauders! We need to leave." Bella whispered as she tried to pull me away from the scene. I was too shocked to move.
'The nerve of that boy,' I quickly noted. 'It was only an accident.'
"I'm sorry, Mr. Potter!" the boy cried. "It'll never happen again. Please forgive me."
"Forgive you?" James replied with increasing amusement. "Sure, I'll forgive you after you lick my shoes clean."
I have never witnessed such inhuman degradation. The frightened boy immediately licked the shoes until James was satisfied, and the relieved boy quickly ran away leaving his cleaning supplies behind. The boy named James finally noticed me standing several feet away from the scene and coldly said, "What are you looking at?"
I was too appalled to retort back. James turned around, kicked the trash bucket, and walked away as two of the three guys followed. The sandy brown- haired boy stayed as he stared down at the mess left by James.
"Moony, what are you waiting for?"
The young man muttered something under his breath. Instantly, the floors were cleaned.
James, growing impatient, shouted back, "Let's go, Remus. We have better things to do than clean up after those commoners."
Remus's heather-gray eyes momentarily locked onto my green eyes. It was only a few seconds, but I could feel the intense emotions radiating from those gray eyes. Sadness, helplessness, and loneliness shot through my mind. Before I could explore further, Remus broke the gaze. Trying to steady my beating heart, I slowly watched the boy with sandy brown hair as he slowly walked back to the laughing group.
'What boy's eyes could scream such thoughts? I thought I was the only one.'
"Hello! Hogwarts to Lily! Are you there?"
I snapped back to reality to see Bella staring back at me.
Bella shook her head as they headed back to the Common Room at the Gryfinndor House.
"Bella," I began, "who exactly are the Marauders?"
Bella jokingly inquired, "Why do you ask? It's unlike the Lily Evans who wishes to be invisible. Now she wants to know about the hottest and richest bachelors in Hogwarts' history."
I playfully smacked my friend's shoulder. "Seriously, Bella. I really want to know."
"Okay, okay, my invisible friend. As you know, Hogwarts is one of the best wizarding schools in the world, so it's obvious that it would be the hotbed of the most prestigious wizarding families in my world. It's the reality show featuring the children of the rich and famous."
"I understand that much, Arabella Figg," I interrupted the starry-eyed Bella. "Please get back to the point."
Bella laughed and shrugged her shoulders. "All right, Miss Evans. I'll continue. Anyway, the Marauders are a group of four boys who happen to come from the most prestigious wizarding families in England. They're in our year and house, but they never go to class. Not only are they the most attractive and richest young men in all of England, but they have the brains and talents to match. James Potter, the leader of the Marauders, is not only Quidditch captain but he is also a prefect, surprisingly."
"Oh, I have to see that prat again." I muttered.
Bella seemed amused by my sudden outburst and continued, "The Potter family is the most respected wizarding family in the world. No one knows how much money they actually have. The family does not work in the ministry or hold any public office, but you should see the Potter estate. The luscious English gardens, the marble fountains, the enchanted statues of Greek mythological beings."
"Bella."
"All right. I'll make their whole story short. James Potter and his three best friends formed the Marauders as a joke at first, but it soon became the oligarchy of this school. You'd like to think the Headmaster can control them, but in reality the Marauders control the school. James Potter, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, and Remus Lupin were best friends since preschool. Sirius Black is the guy with short black hair. Personally, I think he's the most attractive."
"Bella."
"Peter Pettigrew is the slightly chubby fellow. I have no idea why he's good friends with James Potter and company. Rumor has it that he's charming and sophisticated and prefers the older women. Right now he's dating film star Phantasia Fillmore."
"Last but not least, we have the mysterious Remus Lupin. People say he suffered a huge heartbreak before he entered Hogwarts. Since then, an astronomical number of fans dedicated themselves in hopes of catching the attention of this quiet contemplative boy."
'Remus Lupin.' I thought reflecting back to the incident earlier. 'What were you trying to tell me? Why do your eyes speak such sadness and remorse.?'
Bella's scream shattered my thoughts as she suddenly disappeared in front of my eyes. "Merlin's toes! Where did she go?' With sudden realization, I looked down to discover that Bella fell through the Vanishing step on the staircase.
"Are you okay. Oh my god. Bella..."
Bella rubbed her head but managed to smile broadly at me despite the situation, "I'm okay. Something broke my fall, so luckily I didn't hurt myself too badly. Hey, what's wrong, Lily?"
Wide-eyed, I mouthed 'Look under you.'
Bella quickly gazed under her robes and let out a small gasp to discover a dazed James Potter.
"Get off me, bitch." James muffled.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Potter. I just didn't notice the vanishing step, and I. I."
James vehemently shouted, "And I suppose you're glad that you're safe while you endangered the life of the mighty James Potter, the only heir to the Potter name. Such an apology is not enough. What do you think I should do, Padfoot?"
Sirius whistled. "We could have plenty of fun with her."
Peter quipped, "You got that right. Nice ass."
James looked at Remus and asked, "The red spark?"
Remus stayed quiet and averted his gaze from James Potter.
James shrugged his shoulders, "Suit yourself, Moony."
Red spark? What the bloody hell is that supposed to mean? Considering Bella's sudden fear, it couldn't be good. My dear Bella is afraid of nothing. Bella, paralyzed with fright, collapsed to her knees in front of James and pleaded, "Please don't red spark me, Mr. Potter. I beg you to reconsider."
I have never seen my friend so distraught. . Here is my strong, independent Bella reduced to a weak little girl. Something snapped inside me. Something deep inside my soul demanded out. I couldn't let this nonsense continue any further, so I jumped down and levitated right in front of James.
"What do you want," sneered James. "You really should get.. ARGHHH!"
With all my might, I suddenly punched James squarely in the face and shouted at the dumbstruck boy with askew glasses and unruly black hair. Sirius and Peter were appalled while Remus looked mildly amused.
"YOU STUPID INSOLENT PRAT! YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TREAT HER THAT WAY! AND TO THINK THAT A BOY LIKE YOU THINKS HE IS BETTER THAN EVERYONE ELSE. IT'S UTTERLY DISGUSTING!"
I looked at the equally surprised Bella and whispered, "Let's go." With a look of defiance, I glanced down to James and stated, "My name is Lily Marie Evans, fifth year prefect of the Gryfinndor house. Be sure not to forget that."
I took Bella's hand and quickly disappeared into the corridor leaving a confused James behind.
Author's note: Woo-hoo. End of first chapter. Please review! I have tons of things in mind. Who knows, this may be one huge ongoing fic.
Intro: After reading so many fanfics about Lily and James, I found a similarity between their stories and Yoko Kamio's Hana Yori Dango (Boys Before Flowers) Here's my combo take on the whole Lily/James relationship from the 5th year to 7th year at Hogwarts.
Author's Note: This is technically AU. Changes to plot and characters will be made. There will be cameos by the characters from Hana Yori Dango, so stay tuned all Kamio-sensei fans.
Disclaimer: I'm no J.K. Rowling or Yoko Kamio. Please don't sue me!!
*My name is Lily Evans.*
*This is my story.*
Chapter 1: I will not be invisible anymore!
I was sitting alone near the marble fountain in the center courtyard collecting my thoughts. Ignoring the other students' glares and snickering, I concentrated on my reflection on the water. I looked quite plain with my dark red hair tied back into two braids. I was nothing special, but I loved my emerald green eyes. They reminded me of spring, the season of rebirth and.
"Lily Marie Evans. I've been looking all over for you!"
"Bella, couldn't you be more discreet? You scared the hell out of me."
The raven-haired beauty laughed heartily as I welcomed my friend's embrace.
"Lily, how have you been? I was getting all worried about you."
"You know Bella," I began as I looked at the disgusted faces of the other students, "You could seriously ruin your reputation. You don't want the students to start ostracizing you because of me."
Bella scoffed and glared vehemently at the other students. Frightened, the student immediately dispersed and went on with their businesses.
Bella turned back to me and grinned. "What students?"
I let out a small smile. Bella was definitely something else.
"Lily, you never answered my question. How was your holidays?"
"Eh," I began uneasily, "Besides hearing the endless rants from Petunia, it wasn't so bad."
Bella raised her eyebrow. "Did that bitch do anything horrible to you? I swear when I get my hands on that bitch."
"Now, now Bella," I replied with amused sternness. "There is no need for violence. I'm back at Hogwarts, and I'm content."
In a rare serious tone, Bella looked at Lily and said, "You know, Lily. You're always just 'content.'"
I was taken aback by this random response. Before I could answer, Bella noticed the golden badge on my robes.
"Lily, you're a Prefect! Congratulations!"
I grinned sheepishly. "Thanks Bella."
"Lily, this definitely calls for a new look!" Bella began on her never- ending fashion-critic rage. "Your red hair is so pretty. All you need is a shampoo and trim at the Hogsmeade Hair Shoppe to bring out your crimson tresses. Braided pig-tails are so childish."
"Yet practical," I interrupted coolly. "It saves me time and money. Remember, I got into Hogwarts because of my talent and potential not money and blood."
"I'm sorry," Bella apologized quietly. "I always forget that you're a Muggle-born. I didn't mean to offend you at all."
"It's okay, Bella. You always mean well."
Bella winked. "Keep in mind, Lily. With a little makeover, you can be quite the catch for any of the young and eligible rich male bachelors of Hogwarts."
I rolled my eyes. "I really don't need the attention. I just want to be invisible."
"Lily, you can't be invisible forever."
*CRASH*
"You idiots! You spilled dust on my new Doc Martens!"
I turned around the survey the sudden scene. A tall (and cute) young man with unruly black hair and glasses towered over a trembling 4th year boy. Behind the tall figure were three equally attractive boys watching the situation with cold indifference.
"It's James Potter, the leader of the Marauders! We need to leave." Bella whispered as she tried to pull me away from the scene. I was too shocked to move.
'The nerve of that boy,' I quickly noted. 'It was only an accident.'
"I'm sorry, Mr. Potter!" the boy cried. "It'll never happen again. Please forgive me."
"Forgive you?" James replied with increasing amusement. "Sure, I'll forgive you after you lick my shoes clean."
I have never witnessed such inhuman degradation. The frightened boy immediately licked the shoes until James was satisfied, and the relieved boy quickly ran away leaving his cleaning supplies behind. The boy named James finally noticed me standing several feet away from the scene and coldly said, "What are you looking at?"
I was too appalled to retort back. James turned around, kicked the trash bucket, and walked away as two of the three guys followed. The sandy brown- haired boy stayed as he stared down at the mess left by James.
"Moony, what are you waiting for?"
The young man muttered something under his breath. Instantly, the floors were cleaned.
James, growing impatient, shouted back, "Let's go, Remus. We have better things to do than clean up after those commoners."
Remus's heather-gray eyes momentarily locked onto my green eyes. It was only a few seconds, but I could feel the intense emotions radiating from those gray eyes. Sadness, helplessness, and loneliness shot through my mind. Before I could explore further, Remus broke the gaze. Trying to steady my beating heart, I slowly watched the boy with sandy brown hair as he slowly walked back to the laughing group.
'What boy's eyes could scream such thoughts? I thought I was the only one.'
"Hello! Hogwarts to Lily! Are you there?"
I snapped back to reality to see Bella staring back at me.
Bella shook her head as they headed back to the Common Room at the Gryfinndor House.
"Bella," I began, "who exactly are the Marauders?"
Bella jokingly inquired, "Why do you ask? It's unlike the Lily Evans who wishes to be invisible. Now she wants to know about the hottest and richest bachelors in Hogwarts' history."
I playfully smacked my friend's shoulder. "Seriously, Bella. I really want to know."
"Okay, okay, my invisible friend. As you know, Hogwarts is one of the best wizarding schools in the world, so it's obvious that it would be the hotbed of the most prestigious wizarding families in my world. It's the reality show featuring the children of the rich and famous."
"I understand that much, Arabella Figg," I interrupted the starry-eyed Bella. "Please get back to the point."
Bella laughed and shrugged her shoulders. "All right, Miss Evans. I'll continue. Anyway, the Marauders are a group of four boys who happen to come from the most prestigious wizarding families in England. They're in our year and house, but they never go to class. Not only are they the most attractive and richest young men in all of England, but they have the brains and talents to match. James Potter, the leader of the Marauders, is not only Quidditch captain but he is also a prefect, surprisingly."
"Oh, I have to see that prat again." I muttered.
Bella seemed amused by my sudden outburst and continued, "The Potter family is the most respected wizarding family in the world. No one knows how much money they actually have. The family does not work in the ministry or hold any public office, but you should see the Potter estate. The luscious English gardens, the marble fountains, the enchanted statues of Greek mythological beings."
"Bella."
"All right. I'll make their whole story short. James Potter and his three best friends formed the Marauders as a joke at first, but it soon became the oligarchy of this school. You'd like to think the Headmaster can control them, but in reality the Marauders control the school. James Potter, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, and Remus Lupin were best friends since preschool. Sirius Black is the guy with short black hair. Personally, I think he's the most attractive."
"Bella."
"Peter Pettigrew is the slightly chubby fellow. I have no idea why he's good friends with James Potter and company. Rumor has it that he's charming and sophisticated and prefers the older women. Right now he's dating film star Phantasia Fillmore."
"Last but not least, we have the mysterious Remus Lupin. People say he suffered a huge heartbreak before he entered Hogwarts. Since then, an astronomical number of fans dedicated themselves in hopes of catching the attention of this quiet contemplative boy."
'Remus Lupin.' I thought reflecting back to the incident earlier. 'What were you trying to tell me? Why do your eyes speak such sadness and remorse.?'
Bella's scream shattered my thoughts as she suddenly disappeared in front of my eyes. "Merlin's toes! Where did she go?' With sudden realization, I looked down to discover that Bella fell through the Vanishing step on the staircase.
"Are you okay. Oh my god. Bella..."
Bella rubbed her head but managed to smile broadly at me despite the situation, "I'm okay. Something broke my fall, so luckily I didn't hurt myself too badly. Hey, what's wrong, Lily?"
Wide-eyed, I mouthed 'Look under you.'
Bella quickly gazed under her robes and let out a small gasp to discover a dazed James Potter.
"Get off me, bitch." James muffled.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Potter. I just didn't notice the vanishing step, and I. I."
James vehemently shouted, "And I suppose you're glad that you're safe while you endangered the life of the mighty James Potter, the only heir to the Potter name. Such an apology is not enough. What do you think I should do, Padfoot?"
Sirius whistled. "We could have plenty of fun with her."
Peter quipped, "You got that right. Nice ass."
James looked at Remus and asked, "The red spark?"
Remus stayed quiet and averted his gaze from James Potter.
James shrugged his shoulders, "Suit yourself, Moony."
Red spark? What the bloody hell is that supposed to mean? Considering Bella's sudden fear, it couldn't be good. My dear Bella is afraid of nothing. Bella, paralyzed with fright, collapsed to her knees in front of James and pleaded, "Please don't red spark me, Mr. Potter. I beg you to reconsider."
I have never seen my friend so distraught. . Here is my strong, independent Bella reduced to a weak little girl. Something snapped inside me. Something deep inside my soul demanded out. I couldn't let this nonsense continue any further, so I jumped down and levitated right in front of James.
"What do you want," sneered James. "You really should get.. ARGHHH!"
With all my might, I suddenly punched James squarely in the face and shouted at the dumbstruck boy with askew glasses and unruly black hair. Sirius and Peter were appalled while Remus looked mildly amused.
"YOU STUPID INSOLENT PRAT! YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TREAT HER THAT WAY! AND TO THINK THAT A BOY LIKE YOU THINKS HE IS BETTER THAN EVERYONE ELSE. IT'S UTTERLY DISGUSTING!"
I looked at the equally surprised Bella and whispered, "Let's go." With a look of defiance, I glanced down to James and stated, "My name is Lily Marie Evans, fifth year prefect of the Gryfinndor house. Be sure not to forget that."
I took Bella's hand and quickly disappeared into the corridor leaving a confused James behind.
Author's note: Woo-hoo. End of first chapter. Please review! I have tons of things in mind. Who knows, this may be one huge ongoing fic.