Written by Remus J. Lupin
Disclaimer: although I am one of her characters, I believe that all credit goes to JK Rowling
The lake by Hogwarts was a smooth surface, only breaking with ripples caused by the giant
squid that resided in its waters. By the lake there are many large trees, giving shade to the
students on hot days, shielding them from the penetrating sun. One tree in particular stood out against all the others. This tree held memories of the comings and goings of Hogwarts; the memories that joined with the bark of the tree, and through the roots into the ground; the memories that were a part of the ground, leading to Hagrid's cabin and into the Forbidden Forest. Memoirs of studying for OWLS and other exams, tickling the giant squid, reminiscing of Quidditch Cup Finals, and friendly, and sometimes unfriendly encounters. When a girl told a boy her age that she would never like him, and under the shade of that same tree, several months later, when she would turn her previous comments into lies. In the midst of a war, they both grew up and found love with each other. The world tried tearing us all apart, but we remained steadfast in our beliefs. We stayed true to each other. Many people don't know what it's like to be betrayed someone regarded as a best friend. How could these grounds, that held friendships and loyalty, hold betrayal as well? Maybe we'll never know. This isn't just a story about Lily and James like most of these fanfics are. This is a story about their friends as well. The friendships and bonds that we all shared are a part of this story. We fought this war, and we are still fighting it. James and Lily's love brought a savior into the world, and he has joined the fight as well. I started my memoirs in my sixth year. I stopped them after Lily and James' death. Now, I will start from the beginning. When our real bonds started. When the war of the world really began for us.
Disclaimer: although I am one of her characters, I believe that all credit goes to JK Rowling
The lake by Hogwarts was a smooth surface, only breaking with ripples caused by the giant
squid that resided in its waters. By the lake there are many large trees, giving shade to the
students on hot days, shielding them from the penetrating sun. One tree in particular stood out against all the others. This tree held memories of the comings and goings of Hogwarts; the memories that joined with the bark of the tree, and through the roots into the ground; the memories that were a part of the ground, leading to Hagrid's cabin and into the Forbidden Forest. Memoirs of studying for OWLS and other exams, tickling the giant squid, reminiscing of Quidditch Cup Finals, and friendly, and sometimes unfriendly encounters. When a girl told a boy her age that she would never like him, and under the shade of that same tree, several months later, when she would turn her previous comments into lies. In the midst of a war, they both grew up and found love with each other. The world tried tearing us all apart, but we remained steadfast in our beliefs. We stayed true to each other. Many people don't know what it's like to be betrayed someone regarded as a best friend. How could these grounds, that held friendships and loyalty, hold betrayal as well? Maybe we'll never know. This isn't just a story about Lily and James like most of these fanfics are. This is a story about their friends as well. The friendships and bonds that we all shared are a part of this story. We fought this war, and we are still fighting it. James and Lily's love brought a savior into the world, and he has joined the fight as well. I started my memoirs in my sixth year. I stopped them after Lily and James' death. Now, I will start from the beginning. When our real bonds started. When the war of the world really began for us.