Hey everyone. I haven't written for like two months, I am SO sorry. It was the end of school and I had a bunch of projects and tests so I hardly had any time to write. Now that it is summer, I can write more (hopefully.) Anyway, I hope you like this chapter.

Disclaimer- Okay, here we go again. I own nothing except for what is NOT J.K. Rowlings. Got it?

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Three Months later:

Christmas was two weeks away and Lily was wrapping presents when an owl tapped on her window. She went and let the owl in and got the letter from its leg. The owl went to Harriet's cage and started drinking some water. Lily opened the letter and read,

Dear Lily,

We know you were looking forward to coming home for Christmas, but something's come up and you are going to have to stay at Hogwarts during the break. We can't tell you what has happened so just know that we love you no matter what happens to us. We love you Lily.

Love-

Mum and Dad

P.S. don't worry about Petunia, she is at your aunt Jane's house.

Lily put down the letter and started crying. She was looking forward to going home for Christmas and now she couldn't because something happened and she didn't know what. She wished she could find out what was going on with her parents. She grabbed a piece of parchment and wrote back to her parents. This is what she said,

Mum and Dad-

I was looking forward to coming home, but I think I will be okay staying at Hogwarts during the break. I wish I knew what was wrong though. I hope you will be okay and I hope you will be able to get through your problem safely. I love you tons. I'll send your presents soon.

Love-

Lily

Lily put the letter in an envelope and tied it back onto the owls leg. The owl flew out the window and Lily closed it after the owl left. She was still crying slightly when someone knocked on her door. "Who is it," she called. "It's James," was the reply, "Are you coming to dinner?" " No, I'm not hungry," replied Lily. "Then can I come in?" asked James. "You're not allowed in here James, it's against the school rules." "Who cares about rules," said James, "I'm coming in." Lily sniffled and said, "Alright, come in."

James walked in the room and noticed Lily's face. "Have you been crying?" he asked her. Lily sniffled again and said, "No." "Yes you have," said James, "What's wrong?" Lily pointed to the letter laying on her bed and James picked it up and read it. " Oh, I see," said James. "You really were looking forward to going home weren't you?" Lily nodded and said, " I wish I knew what was wrong." She started crying again and James grabbed her into a hug. "It'll be okay Lily," he said in her ear, " Nothing is going to happen." "I wish I could believe that James," said Lily, "but I don't know if I can." She clung onto James and cried on his shoulder. James held onto her even tighter. Neither one knew how long they sat like that, but they were broken apart by the sounds of people coming up the dormitory stairs. James told Lily he needed to get to his dormitory before the boys got back. Lily thanked him for what he did and he told her that it was no problem. He went to the door and slowly opened it looking into the hallway before disappearing into the crowds of people going to their dorms. Lily watched as the door slowly closed behind James and she looked at it longingly, hoping he would come back, but he didn't. Lily realized how tired she felt, so she closed the curtain around her bed and went to sleep.

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The next day, Lily felt much better and was actually kind of excited about staying at Hogwarts during the break. It would give her a chance to catch up on her studying. She went to breakfast in a cheerful mood. When she got there, James was already there. He asked her how she was doing and she replied that she was much better. He said that he was glad that she felt better.

A few minutes later the girls walked into the Great Hall. They sat down and looked at Lily with concerned faces. " Hey Lily," said Jenna, "are you okay?" "Yeah," added Mckel, "We didn't see you at dinner yesterday and when we got back to the dorm you were already asleep." "I'm fine you guys," replied Lily with a smile, "I just got a letter from my parents that said I couldn't come home for Christmas. I was bummed out and decided not to go to dinner, then I got tired and went to bed." She left out the part with James thinking that she didn't need to tell them that. " So you're sure your fine?" asked Jenna. "Yes, I am" said Lily. "Okay, that's good." replied Jenna and she started eating.

Soon, the mail started coming and Lily searched for the owl that had delivered her letter yesterday, when she didn't see it, she hoped that her parents had gotten it and just hadn't replied yet. James saw her looking around at the owls and mouthed to her, " It's okay, don't worry about it." She smiled at him and continued eating. An owl came and dropped a letter next to James. He picked it up and began reading. When he got done he said, "That was from my parents, they said they had an emergency business meeting in Albania and I have to stay here for the break." Everyone told him how sorry they were and he told them it was fine. "I'll have Lily here to keep me company during the break." he said, " so don't worry about me." Sirius and Remus glanced at each other before saying, "We could stay here, too." "Oh, I'm sure we'll be fine without you boys. Right Lily?" asked James. "Right," replied Lily, "Besides don't you two want to go home for Christmas?" "Yes," replied the two boys, "but we don't want anything to happen to you while we are gone." Lily laughed and replied, "You guys are so kind, but you don't need to be worrying about me, go have fun at home." "Oh fine, but be careful," replied Sirius. "I will," said Lily, " don't worry. Besides I'll have James here to protect me." The two boys glared at James before they continued eating their breakfast.

******************************************************Two days later, Lily and James were saying goodbye to all their friends. They were in the entrance hall waiting for the carriages that would take them to the train station. "Have fun at home everyone," said Lily before hugging everybody, "see you all next year." It took awhile for people to get what she said, but when they did they started laughing. " That's right," said Remus, "We won't be seeing each other until the new year." "Hey guys," said James, "you're carriages are here." They exchanged Happy Christmases with each other and also Happy New Years before going out to the carriages. Lily and James walked outside and waved to them until they couldn't see their carriages anymore. Then they went inside to go get some hot chocolate from the Great Hall to warm themselves up.

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The first two days of the break were consumed with studying on Lily's part and wandering around Hogwarts on James'.

On the third day, Lily was studying in the common room when James came up to her and said, "Stop studying Lily, It's the break." "I don't care," replied Lily, "I need to study." "No you don't," replied James, "you're top of every class." "Not Transfiguration," she replied, "That's you." "So, you're still second in that class," replied James, "Come on Lily, you need a break." " Oh fine," replied Lily, "I guess you're right, I do need a break, I am getting sick of studying." "That's the spirit Lils," said James smiling at her. Lily smiled back at James and said, "So it's Lils now, huh?" "Yep," replied James, "that's my new special nickname for you. No one else can use it because it's mine." Lily laughed and said, "Okay, but that means I have to come up with a special nickname for you." She thought for a second before saying, "Jamsie?" "Nope, that's Siri's Special nickname for me," said James. " Siri?" asked Lily, "Is that Sirius's special nickname?" "Yes it is," replied James, "Don't you like it?" "I love it." said Lily with a smile, "now be quiet while I think of a nickname for you." James sat down next to her and immediately got quiet. About a minute later Lily looked at him with a smile and said, "How about Jams.?"

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For the next two days Lily and James just stayed in the common room playing exploding snaps and Wizards Chess.

On Christmas Eve it began snowing and the two friends decided to go outside for the day. They decided to make a snowman. When they got done Lily said, "He looks lonely, I think he needs a friend." "I agree with you Lils," replied James. They made another snowman and decided that they both needed some accessories. James pulled off his glasses and put them on one snowman and Lily pulled off her scarf and put it on the other snowman. "Perfect," said James, "now they just need names." "Okay," said Lily, " lets think of some." "Bob and Cindy?" asked James. Lily laughed and said, "No way. We need better names."

" How about James and Lily?" asked James. Lily smiled at him and said, "Perfect." James smiled back and said, " I know." He took her hand and walked her back a few feet before letting go. He pulled out his wand and muttered a spell. Both snowman instantly looked liked James and Lily. James had his glasses back and the Snowman James was wearing another pair. Lily looked and James and asked, "How did you do that?" "it's a spell my dad taught me," replied James, " you just say the spell and then someones name and the snowman will look like that person." "That is so cool," said Lily. She took his hand and said, "Can you write something for me in the snow?" "Sure," said James, "What do you want me to write?" "Lily and James, Friends forever," said Lily. "Okay," said James. He took out his wand and lit it (Lumos) then he melted the words in the snow. Lily hugged him before saying, "It's perfect Jams, thank you." "No problem Lils," replied James, "Now how about a walk around the lake to warm up?" " I'd love that," said Lily holding out her hand for James.

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That's the chapter. I am going to write another one today, so I should have it up sometime this afternoon, I have to go to church right now. Please review.

-Katie