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Summary- James Potter Has the biggest ego at Hogwarts, or so he thought. When he became head boy, he found that the girl he always fought with, had one to match his own. See what happens when their passionate hate for each other becomes into a passionate something else.

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Disclaimer- Although I am talented, and can rite fabtabulously, I am not J.K. Rowling, therefore I am not a multimillionaire (In fact the richest woman in England) I do however live in England. I also do not own any film rights and am not part of WB. Blah blah blah. By the way I lied about the first bit (me riting brilliantly)

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Phase Thirteen- getting what you want

Lily ignored James for the rest of the day. She didn't know what to say, what to do. She was so confused. On one hand being with James was very tempting. She couldn't hide the fact that she had feelings for him anymore. But then there was the fact that her mother had just died. And of heartbreak. How could she trust anyone not to do to her what her father did to her mother. If she let herself fall in love then how could she control herself?

James didn't want to approach Lily, he had spilt his feelings for her and she had blindly rejected him. He didn't know what to do- she seemed to be avoiding him. And she was supposed to be coming back to his for the two weeks of Easter. Was she still coming? How could he stay with her like this.

There problems however were solved the next day when Lily came down to the great hall and sat next to James for breakfast. The rest of the Marauders, who had been filled in on the situation, stared at her gobsmacked. Lily was most definitely a tough nut to crack. She smiled at them all and turned to James.

"May I sit in your compartment with you on the way home?" She asked sweetly.

"Most cer...tainly." he stuttered.

"Good." She smiled and turned to her food.

"So Miss Lily, you're coming home with us." Sirius smiled. "What a pleasant change. James has already informed me of how his grand parents prefer your company to ours." Lily chanced a worried glance at James. How much had he told them?

"Well it's not hard." She grinned. "You guys need to help me find a flat or a house of some kind." She stated. "I need somewhere to live. My sister wrote ma and told me we have half of my mother's small fortune each. Should be enough."

"Sure thing." Sirius said.

"I'm coming with you to the funeral as well." James said.

"You don't have to do that." Lily replied. "I can cope with it."

"No I want to come with you." James said looking at her softly. Lily met his concerned eyes.

"Ok then." She weakened. "If you don't mind."

"I'd never mind." He said yet softer. As Lily looked at him, weakening every second, Sirius studied both parties. They did seem very right for each other. Then he looked at his other mates, both whom were trying to hold in their laughter. And he couldn't help it either, he started laughing.

Lily and James blushed and quickly turned back to their own breakfasts.

The four boys escorted Lily onto the train and into what was apparently the "BEST" compartment. She soon found out why, Sirius crawled down onto the floor and reached beneath one of the seats. He pulled out a small box, which became significantly bigger when Remus touched his wand to it. Peter bent down and pulled out four big blankets, four cushions and a set of games and a whole tone of sweets.

All four boys got their own blanket (they all seemed to be named) and they set it out on the floor of the compartment. They got their cushions and placed them on their blankets against the seat.

Lily looked at them amused, it all seemed so childish.

"This is how all our best pranks get planned." Peter smiled. Lily grinned back at him.

"And then the nice old witchy comes wound with milk and biscuits?" She mocked.

"WELL, I was going to let you share my blanket." Sirius said offended.

"You can share mine!" James said quickly. The other 3 boys laughed. And Sirius coughed loudly, some how it sounded like he had said "Obvious" at the same time.

Lily smiled at James. "Thank you." She said sitting down on the red blanket, with the name prongs in blue writing. James dared putting an arm around her, but she playfully removed it. "Sirius' blankie is looking more inviting." She mocked.

"Sorry no room here." Sirius said spreading out to fill the whole blanket. Lily pouted.

"Fine I'll stay with James." She said laying her head on his chest.

"Ow I feel loved now." He laughed stroking her hair. He knew he was pushing his luck, he just couldn't help but touch her. But suprisingly she let him.

"Right now boys, and lily, note pads." Remus commanded. Lily watched as each boy retrieved their own note pad (Which matched their blanket) and began discussing pranks. This was a big one, it would be their finale.

James noticed that however hard they tried, Lily kept spacing out. James didn't like the saddened face which she always-mothered aswell. He wanted to be the one who changed it. He wanted her to be happy, because of him.

The Potters met them at the station. Remus then Peter both hugged Lily.

"Don't eat yourself up." Peter said. "Think of all the good times your mother had and how she's in a better place now, where Muggles and wizards live in harmony. That what I think about my dad." Lily looked at him surprised.

"Thanks." She smiled softly.

"Give James hell." Remus chuckled. And the two boys left.

As both Sirius and Lily sought refuge at James', one problem remained, the lack of space. With only 2 bedrooms and 3 occupants it would be a bit of a squash. James and Sirius were told by James' nan that they had to be gentlemen and sleep on the floor. But the second she left they got into the bed either side of Lily.

"Finally, I get the chance to sleep with Lily Evans!" Sirius announced proudly.

James rolled over, knocking Lily over who knocked Sirius off the bed.

"There were 3 in the bed and the little red head said, roll over, roll over. So they all rolled over and the gay one fell out!" Lily sung merrily as James laughed.

"I can tell when I'm not wanted." Sirius sulked.

"Come on Siri. I was joking, see theres room for you now." Lily said patting the bed beside her. "Besides, I need a teddy bear."

"Hey what about me?" James now sulked.

Lily sighed- BOYS! You couldn't win with them.

Well at least her mind was off everything else.

The next couple of day James would not let her have two minutes to think. He stayed with her the whole time, talking with her, playing games with her, showing her all the wizarding objects he could find. Sirius occasionally helped, but he often preoccupied himself with doing things such as sending dragon dung to his mother by owl. The amount of howlers he received in return was quite uncanny.

On the fourth day of the holiday Lily entered her childhood church. The one she used to come for weddings, funerals, and midnight mass. She was christened here. And now here she was attending her own mothers' funeral. James walked in behind her, his head hung in respect. Lily had argued about him coming, but he insisted on being there for her. He knew she was grateful that he did come. She didn't need to speak that.

Lily walked to her sister, whom resisted the urge to say anything because she saw James glare. Petunia passed the glare onto her lump of a husband whom stood behind her.

Then to all four of them's surprise, Mr Evans walked through the door.

"What are you doing here?" Petunia spat. Mr Evans looked at the four kids glares.

"You know I did love your mother, what ever you think Petty." He replied.

"You have no right to be here. You drove her to this." She said and she turned her back on him, Vernon Dursley in toe.

Lily looked at her father not sure if she too felt he was out of place or if he did have a right to be there?

"Lily, you have to understand, I really did love your mother. Se was a wonderful woman. Just..."

"Just not wonderful enough." Lily sighed. "Sometimes I want to forgive you for it, I really do. But then I see my mother and the state she was in because of you. It's hard." Lily turned and followed her sister. James went to follow, but Mr Evans, knowing it would be very unlikely to talk to his daughter again held him back.

"You love my daughter right?" He asked.

"No...I..."

"I know you do, I can see it in your eyes. All I want is for you to look after her like I should have done. And if you ever make the mistake I did, I will hunt you down. Whether I am magical or muggle, I will hurt you." James gulped.

"I would NEVER hurt her, I could never look at another woman. Obviously we have different morals. It's because of you, she won't let me have a chance." James turned to go, only to be held back again.

"She returns the look you give her. Just give her time to come round. She will."

Lily saw her father harassing James and walked back to them.

"Can I please have my friend back." She said harshly. "I doubt he wants to talk to you." She took James by the hand and lead him to the front pew. Mr Evans stayed at the back of the church.

He himself felt he had no right to be here. He just had to say goodbye. He only hoped that his girls chose better husbands then he had been.

James let Lily cry on his shoulder the whole of the ceremony. It was a beautiful way to say goodbye to Lily's mother.

And they returned to James' house in better spirits. It seemed that now Lily had said goodbye, she could think straight again.

That evening James was summoned down stairs to help with the dinner, whilst Lily was left to collect her thoughts.

Five minutes later Sirius' head popped around the door. "I've escaped, mind if I join you for a few?" He questioned. Lily moved up making room for him on the bed as she silently continued to play with James pillow. "He really does like you you know." Sirius said as he placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "And personally I think you like him just as much. Just theres something holding you back." Lily glanced up at Sirius silently as he continued. "James hasn't told me but I could wager a good guess..."

"My father left my mother for another woman, and as a result my mother killed herself. The woman he's with now is a witch. They met in Diagon alley- that's why my sister doesn't talk to me, says that it's all my fault. I have no one."

"Well what about your father can't you stay with him?"

"He's now married into the family from hell."

"Come on it's not as if he's married Snape or something..." Sirius stopped at the look on Lily's face. "By Merlin... he didn't?" Lily nodded.

"Snape's mum." She said quietly.

"Well ok, so your family sucks. My family all hate me. But James, you see, he's different. His parents loved each other and him so much, they died for each other. And this year his grandparents will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. James has been surrounded by love all his life. I have known James for seven years now, and not once have I seen him this infatuated by anyone. Finally, last year I did something highly regrettable and everyone else turned their backs on me. He didn't. James was loyal and stuck by me in my worst hour. I know it's hard for you Lil's, but think of not the worst scenario, but the best one, it'll make life more bearable."

"Thanks Sirius, you really put things into perspective for me." She gave Sirius a hug as they were called down to dinner.

Evan at dinner, James could see that Lily had brightened significantly. She even let him keep his hand on her knee all throughout desert.

"I hear you will be celebrating 60 years as husband and wife this year?" Lily questioned Mr and Mrs Potter.

"Yes my dear, you must come to our party. We're holding it the week after you finish school.." Mrs Potter beamed.

"I would love to. I must say, 60 years and still together. That's quite an achievement."

"60 years doesn't seem long enough when you're in love." Mr Potter replied. Sirius looked pointedly across the table at Lily. James glanced between them confused.

Then she confused James more when she took his hand off her knee and squeezed it lightly, then leaned her head onto his shoulder.

The next day Sirius mysteriously disappeared. So Lily dragged James flat spotting. They were all either too small, too dank, too dirty. Lily didn't really like any that she saw. Then on a bout the fifth one she looked at (it was too far from the wizarding world) the landlord informed her of another one of his properties which was for sale.

"Now, it's a house, but it's quite small. On the out skirts of Bristol. Nice little wizarding community there. I'm practically giving it away at this price. Fancy a peak?" Lily nodded smiling. She hadn't really wanted a house, but she'd give it a once over.

They apperated to the property and instantly Lily fell in love. It was an old style house, flowers running all over it. It had a small pond round the back. The inside was just as nice. It had 2 bedrooms. A bathroom. Living room, kitchen and dining room. Small but sweet.

"How much do you want for it?" She asked.

"From you my flower, I'd say 4000 Galleons, if you can do gold in hand. Then you can move in almost immediately."

"Done." Lily said shaking his hand.

The following day James was helping Lily move all her belongings into Godric's Hollow. It was a small task, but it took the majority of the day.

And that night James brought over a bunch of flowers and a bottle of wine to Christen the new house.

"You're too good to me Potter." Lily giggled as they sat on her couch after they had eaten.

"You deserve it." James smiled as he absently played with her hair. She let him. James thought even if he got himself kicked out he had to try again. He turned round and kneeled next to her.

"Have you thought anymore about what I said before the holiday?" Lily looked at him warily. She didn't like where this was going.

"James I..."

"Listen Lily, I know about your past, I promise I would never hurt you. I promise I will take it slowly and be understanding. Just please, please give it a chance. It's all I'm asking." He looked at her pleading her with his eyes.

"I'm scared." She whispered.

"I know, I am too. Life can sometimes be unpredictable, but if I promise that I will always be here for you and that's a fact. It wont be so bad." He said back quietly.

"Ok." She said quietly.

"Plea... WHAT?" He asked slightly stunned.

"Ok, I'll be your girlfriend. If you are willing to be that dedicated, I will be with you." James looked at her then jumped into the air 'whooping', then he looked at Lily not quite sure what to do, so she made the first move.

Lily Kissed James sweetly on the lips. She placed her arms round his neck and brought her body up close to him, pressing herself against him. He had waited so long for this. He had wanted her soft loving embrace for a while now. He loved her, he knew he truly did. And he wrapped his strong arms around her.

For once their embrace was less passionate and more romantic. They moved with each other instead of against each other. And that night, the first night Lily spent in her own house, she Christened her bed.

That night, Lily Evans and James Potter, didn't have sex, they made love. Finally they had each other and neither would ever look at another again.