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Oh, and PS: I wrote this during the looong wait before the Order came out, and was just really hesitant to post it, so some of the stuff you read in here won't quite fit with the fifth book, or some of the things in the fourth. It's mostly my guesses at what might happen in the future books. Gimme a break, geeze… But other than that, read, enjoy, and REVIEW (nicely! Ha!)!

PPS: I'm going through some of the chapters and editing and reposting them. So, it might be worth your while to re-read some of the "pivitol" chapters, such as the last epilogue, etc.

Lily Evans and the Hidden Crystal of Hogwarts

Based on Books 1-4 by JK Rowling
By Kirsten

Year 7

Chapter 1
Mrs. Vernon Dursley

"Get out of bed! NOW!" Petunia shouted from downstairs. Lily Evans sighed deeply as she rolled out of bed. Today was supposedly the biggest day of her sister, Petunia's life: Petunia's wedding day. Lily almost wanted to puke at the thought.

Lily reluctantly headed towards her dresser. She looked in the mirror and stared into the bright green eyes of a 17-year-old girl with flaming, wavy, red hair. She was sloppily dressed in her pajamas, and she had to admit she looked pretty average.

But the funny thing about Lily Evans was that she wasn't at all average. She was what most people would call… abnormal. Lily Evans was a witch.

Lily had been attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for the past six years and was looking forward to returning at the end of the month. She missed its enchanted halls, the fast-paced game of Quidditch that was played on brooms, and most of all, her friends.

Petunia had refused to let Lily's friends visit her. She always had. Petunia's opinion of wizards and witches was not a pleasant one. And it wasn't as though Lily was training to be wicked- in fact it was entirely the opposite.

But Lily hadn't seen her friends all summer, and it devastated her. Arabella Figg had to be Lily's best friend in the whole world. She felt as though she could tell Belle anything- and she did. Belle was beautiful- even though she refused to admit it. Her raven black hair's curls ranged everywhere from tight to loose, which summed up Belle's personality, really, and her dark gray eyes were hidden behind glasses- most of the time, anyway, because she rarely wore them.

Madison Gregory was Lily's blonde, and occasionally whiny friend. Lily loved her, but sometimes felt that she was a little phony. Madison was also pretty, but in an entirely different way. Her blue eyes reminded Lily of aqua swimming pools and for this, Lily always wondered if there was more depth to Madison than everyone gave her credit for.

The Marauders were Lily's newest friends. All of her sixth year at Hogwarts had practically been spent just trying to cope with them. And to Lily's huge surprise, they turned out to be a set of the greatest people Lily had ever known.

There were four of them all together, and they were all illegal, under aged, Anamangi, which meant they could transform into animals.

James Potter was the first, and mostly the ringleader of the group. His jet black hair stuck up in odd directions, and always defied the rules. His brilliant blue eyes were definitely his best feature, and his glasses only magnified their perfection. James could transform into a stag, and a good one at that. James was also Head Boy at Hogwarts. (Lily was Head Girl) This meant that the two of them were sort of "in charge" of the students and Prefects. It was definitely the highest honor you could receive at Hogwarts.

Next was Sirius Black- a jokester to the core. Although his black hair, and chocolate brown eyes gave the sense that he was calm, that was entirely wrong. He was wild, and didn't care at all what people thought. As long as he and the people around him were laughing, life was good. He became a shaggy, black dog when transforming.

Then came Remus Lupin. It was always hard for Lily to describe Remus. His sandy brown hair was always neat, and his coal gray eyes were deep and penetrating. But he was always such a gentleman, and was the sweetest person that you'd ever meet. He was the type of person you could always trust- which Lily had learned last year. Remus was also the reason the other Marauders became Anamangi.

Peter Petigrew was the last and least member of the Marauders. He was short, pudgy, and his brown hair was plastered to his head. His eyes weren't special, and he wasn't muscular like the rest of them. When he transformed, he became a rat; that practically was the only way to describe Peter, too: a mangy and pathetic rodent.

Lily and all her friends were in Gryffindor. At Hogwarts, there were four houses: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, and Hufflepuff. Each student was sorted into a house. They ate, slept, and had classes with the people in their house. Your House was like your family at Hogwarts. The Houses also had an inter-house championship. You could earn points for your house by being a good student- but loose points by breaking rules. Whichever house had the most points by the end of the year won the House Cup.

"LILY! Get down here!" Petunia yelled again.

"I'm coming!" Lily shouted back.

Lily took her time going downstairs- anything to aggravate her sister. Unfortunately, Petunia was pretty much all Lily had. Their mother and father weren't exactly "model" parents. They were rarely at home, and when they were, they were too busy trying to find the answers to their problems at the bottom of a beer bottle. They worked too hard at their insurance jobs, and never found time for their two daughters.

The only bit of affection they ever really showed Lily was when she was eleven. They had given her a locket for being accepted into Hogwarts, but Peter Petigrew had taken it and chucked it into the Forbidden Forest on the Hogwarts grounds last year. Remus, knowing how important it was to Lily, had gone out and purchased her a new one. She rarely took it off.

"When are mum and dad coming home?" Lily asked from the staircase.

"They're supposed to meet us at the church. Get down here and eat this, Flame-Head!" Petunia scolded. "Or I'm throwing it in the trash!"

"Okay, okay." Lily said.

"Erika is coming over to help me get dressed, and you're going to meet us at the church, get it?" Petunia replied, as she shoved a plate of runny scrambled eggs before Lily. "Eat."

"Why wouldn't you let my friends come to your wedding?" Lily asked, poking the watery eggs with a fork. "It's not like they would have ruined it. We would have behaved… well, most of us, anyway."

"Because the whole lot of you are freaks and you will not destroy my special day!" Petunia said. "Just think, in a few hours, I'll be Mrs. Vernon Dursley…" Petunia fantasized.

"Sorry to break it to you sis, but Vernon's a fat pig." Lily said. "I'd hate to see you two on your honeymoon… talk about gross…"

"You shut up." Petunia snapped as the doorbell rang. "Vernon is perfect. That's probably Erika. Remember don't-"

"- Mention anything about being a witch, or you'll kick my ass." Lily recited. Petunia had been telling her this since she was 11 years old.

"That's right. No one but mum and dad know about your… er, abilities. And it's going to stay that way. And if one thing goes wrong at our wedding…" Petunia replied.

"I'm going to get dressed." Lily replied, not waiting for the rest of Petunia's lecture. "You'd better get that door before I set it on fire." She added, as Erika impatiently rang the bell again.

"You wouldn't dare!"

"Oh wouldn't I?" Lily chuckled. Lily wasn't even allowed to do magic during the summer, but Petunia didn't need to know that…

Lily jogged up the stairs to her room. When she glanced at the window, she saw a brown barn owl tapping on it, trying to get in. In the wizarding world, mail was sent by owl, so this wasn't unusual.

"I'm coming." Lily replied, edging toward the window. When she unlatched it, the owl flew as gracefully as a swan into the room. It dropped the letter at Lily's feet, did a U-turn, and flew straight back out the window. "Thank you…" She called after it. She shrugged and opened the envelope.

Dear Lily-

What's up? I just thought I'd let you know that there's going to be a BIG surprise for you at Petunia's wedding. You're going to love me to death when you see. I'm really mad that you weren't allowed to visit me this summer, but all that's about to change… so don't you worry, Hun! Ha ha! See you as soon as I can.

So much love,

Belle Figg

PS: Don't you dare wear that hideous dress Petunia bought for you!

Belle's letter confused Lily, but she put it aside. Lily crossed to her closet, and dumped the dress Petunia picked out for her onto the floor. She pushed aside some sweaters and found her sundress.

Even though Lily didn't really like Petunia very much, she really hoped that her parents would show up for the wedding. Last year, they had forgotten Petunia's birthday, so it didn't look too promising.

Lily arrived at the church about 30 minutes before it was set to begin. She sat forlornly in one of the pews and saved two places for her parents, if they were to come.

"Lily," It was Vernon Dursley- Petunia's soon to be husband. "Where's your sister?"

"Getting ready, I believe." Lily said coolly. "You haven't seen my parents, have you?" She asked hopefully.

"No, I have not." Vernon replied sharply. Vernon didn't look at Lily when he talked to her, in fact, he looked as though he didn't even want to be seen standing next to her at all. Lily had assumed Petunia had told him that she went to Hogwarts. He fingered his monstrous mustache nervously. "But there are some hooligans hanging around outside. I would appreciate it if you would, er, make them leave."

"You mean… use magic?" Lily asked in an undertone, on the verge of laughter. She didn't even mention that she didn't know how to 'make people leave'. Unless she wanted to Banish them…

"Whatever it takes." Vernon replied placidly, turning away. "But go now."

"Bad boy, Vernon. I can see why Petunia likes you." Lily teased. Then, just to annoy him even more, she added, "Can I call you Brother now?"

"Er, no." Vernon said angrily.

"What about Brother Vernon?"

"No, Lily. Just go."

Lily only smirked, and headed to where Vernon had indicated.

The moment Lily opened the doors, bright sunlight flooded through. The world was bright and cheerful, and Lily wondered why Petunia wouldn't have her wedding outside, since it was such a beautiful day.

"LILY!" Someone shouted stupidly. "Lily, Lily, Lily!"

Suddenly, Sirius Black came bounding up to her and he flung his arms dramatically around her neck. Sirius always did things noticeably.

"Si!" Lily screamed. "What are you doing here!"

"Well, you did invite us end last year, right?" Someone else said.

"Remus!" Lily cried, turning to give Remus Lupin a huge hug. "I've missed you guys so much! And yes, I did invite you. But didn't you get my letter? Petunia refused to let…" Lily drifted off as she saw James.

"Hey Lily…" James said, pretending to be sheepish. But Lily just hugged him. "Lily! You're embarrassing me!" He said sarcastically.

"You're stupid." Lily joked. "It's so great to see you guys again. BELLE!" Lily shouted as she saw her best friend approaching their group.

"Surprise!" Belle cheered as she hugged Lily tightly. "Peter's on his way. Madison couldn't come… you know her parents."

"Yeah, oh well." Lily said, shrugging. "So you're the mastermind of this little reunion, hm?"

"What can I say? I'm a genius." Belle shrugged. "But hold your applause, because we should go inside, what do you say?"

"Great." Lily replied happily. Today was really shaping up. Suddenly, Sirius grabbed her legs and slung her over his shoulder.

"Sirius! Put me down, you git!" Lily said, trying to get down.

"Say the magic word…"

"You're not serious…" Lily moaned.

"Say it!" He demanded. "Or I'll toss you in that pond over there…"

"Don't you dare! I'll slap you…"

"That never stopped me before!" Sirius cried happily. He broke into a run, and Lily felt as though she was about to slide off his shoulder.

Finally, Remus calmed Sirius down enough to put Lily down and bring him into the chapel. Peter gradually joined their group and sat at the far end of the pew uncomfortably.

"Here comes your sister…" Belle replied, as throbbing organ music began to fill the church. "Cleans up nice, she does, Lily."

"I guess so." Lily shrugged. "No, Si!" Lily quickly put her hand over Sirius' mouth right before he broke into a catcall. "Ew! God! He licked me!" Lily said in disgust, as she wiped Sirius spit on his sleeve.

James just laughed at her. "I was going to warn you… it's his new habit. He's like a puppy or something."

"Hence the name Padfoot." Lily reminded. Each of the Marauders had a nickname that corresponded with the animal they could change into. James was Prongs, because of the stag; Sirius was Padfoot due to the dog; and Peter was Wormtail because he could change into rat.

Remus's nickname, Moony, took more explanation than the others. Remus was a werewolf. Only Lily, the Marauders, and the Hogwarts teachers knew. Every month at the full moon, Remus was brought to a house in the village Hogsmeade to transform.

The Marauders then got the idea to accompany him on those nights. They knew it would be unsafe to visit Remus as humans at risk of being bitten. So they came up with the plan of becoming Anamangi. The only problem with their plan, was that they were underage. To become an Anamangus was difficult, and the Ministry of Magic had to keep tabs on who could turn into what and how to identify them. But this didn't concern the Marauders.

"You may now kiss the bride!" The priest said ceremoniously. And from that very moment on, Lily would the only Evans daughter left. Lily sighed and applauded politely like the rest of the crowd. Petunia tossed her bouquet, and the married couple walked down the aisle.

"Guys, let's screw the 'after-party' and go to Diagon Alley or something. This whole Muggle thing is getting depressing." Peter suggested. A Muggle was another name for someone who didn't do magic.

"Well, you can leave then." Belle shrugged.

"Yeah, Pete, don't be such a party pooper!" Sirius cheered. "You wouldn't want to miss the chance to hook up with the Muggle girls!"

"Whatever." Peter sighed in disappointment.

The whole group then left the church and headed across the road to the huge dance hall where the celebration was to be held. When Lily walked in, she was surprised at the simplicity of it. On a small stage, a live band was playing jazzy songs. Christmas lights were hung around the ceiling, and small tables surrounded a large dance floor.

Lily sat down at one of the tables and watched her sister and new brother-in-law laughing, and cruising around the dance floor.

"You okay, Lily?" Remus asked. She smiled at him, and watched Sirius and Belle jump onto the floor in a hilarious tango.

"Eh, fine, I guess." Lily said. "How was your summer?"

"Nothing too special." Remus replied. "But, my family went to Rome."

"You mean, you didn't go with them?" Lily asked in surprise. Remus didn't meet her gaze.

"No. I couldn't." He replied. "They went during a full moon. They thought it would be best to leave while I transformed. You know, for safety."

"Oh. I see." Lily replied, trying to read his face. "I'm sorry you were left alone."

"It wasn't so bad." Remus shrugged. "It didn't really bother me. Being home alone was actually okay."

"Well, I'm glad that your summer was okay." Lily smiled. The song slowed and another revved up.

"Hey Remus, can I steal Lily for a dance?" James asked.

"Sure; be my guest." Remus said, and Lily stood up to join James.

"So, how were things at your house over break?" James asked, as he whirled her gracefully around the floor.

"All right, I guess." Lily shrugged. "It was very quiet. I mean, my parents weren't home much… and Petunia was busy planning her wedding…"

"Didn't anyone write? Well, besides Belle and Madison…" James asked, spinning her out to an arm's length and twirling her back in.

"Amos Diggory did." Lily blushed. Towards the end of last year, Amos had been somewhat infatuated with Lily.

"Good ol' Amos, huh?" James laughed. "Not Siverus Snape?" Snape was another person who had a crush on Lily last year.

"No! Ugh… I think I would have died if he did!" Lily groaned. "Can you just imagine!"

"Actually, I seriously thought he would. I mean to say, how many times did we save you from being asked out by him?" James joked.

"Okay, so I wouldn't put it past him. But if he did write, I would have just burned it before I even opened the envelope." Lily replied.

"What happened to being nice to everyone?" James asked in slight shock.

"You taught me that some people don't deserve it." Lily replied.

"Oh, I taught you that, did I?" James said as the song began to stop.

"Well, yes." Lily shrugged. "And thanks for the dance. I think you've improved since last year."

"Well thank you." James said, pretending to blush.

A few days before they were to go back to school, Lily found herself being whisked off to Diagon Alley with Belle and Madison. Diagon Alley was an all-wizard place in London where Hogwarts students could go to buy school things.

When they arrived, Lily stopped by Gringotts, the wizard bank to pick up some money for school. Then, they headed to Flourish and Blotts to get their books. Then, off to the Apothecary for Potion class ingredients. They spent the night in the pub/bed and breakfast, the Leaky Cauldron.

The next morning, the three girls called for a taxi and they headed towards King's Cross Station to catch the Hogwarts School train.