Disclaimer: As much as I like to write this, the characters aren't mine.not
even all the story ideas are. JKR is just too creative!
A/N: Someone please review!!! I'm begging!
Welcome to Hogwarts
That evening, Lily, and her family went to Lily's favorite place for supper- a small Italian café called Lorenzo's.
"Look!" Mr. Evans said pointing to the one waitress. He recognized her.
"Hello Mr. Evans," she said cheerfully. "Celebrating something tonight?"
"As a matter of fact, yes," Lily's mother responded, putting down her menu. "Tonight is Lily's last night before leaving for school."
"How exciting. Lily, how would you like to come back into the kitchen after supper and make your family's dessert?"
In response, Lily laughed and said, "Have I ever said no?"
The waitress laughed. The Evans sisters regularly came to Lorenzo's for special events.
"Now, can I take your orders?" The waitress laughed.
After eating supper, Lily went into the kitchen to make dessert.
"Well, if it isn't Lily Evans! It seems to me you're almost ready to start doing this for me professionally! What'll it be today?" Lorenzo asked.
Lily smiled. "I was thinking four separate plates. On the bottom, I'll do one of my famous food drawings, and on top of that.let's see, a canoli for Daddy, Chocolate mousse for Mum, and made-by-me sundaes for Petunia and I- make sure the ice cream is death by chocolate and you get me for toppings hot fudge, whipped cream, pink heart shaped sprinkles, and the special cherries."
"Of course," Lorenzo said, handing Lily the decorating vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry syrup. "Now, I'll leave the artist to her work."
Lily set off making a vanilla surface and then, on each of her family's plates, drew what they had given her from Diagon Alley, only using the red for a heart, which she put near a flower at the bottom of the dish. On her won, Lily drew a wand, a hat, and a large extravagant, "H"
After a sufficient amount of hardening time, Lily called, "Lorenzo? Are the desserts ready?
Lorenzo then came in with a dray filled with desserts, ice cream, and toppings. Lily placed the desserts on each of the correct plates and then generously added whipped cream to the canoli and chocolate mousse. When it came to her and Petunia's dessert, she scooped large amounts of ice cream on each plate. Then, she put all dishes and toppings on a tray and went to her table after saying goodbye and thanking Lorenzo.
"Dessert a la Lily," Lily said, taking her seat.
"Oh Lil!" Petunia cried. "The make-your-own sundae!" She laughed.
Lily always chose make-your-own sundaes. Ever since she had dropped one on Remus a few years earlier, although the fudge had burnt him and the sugary mess caused the sprinkles to refuse to come off, Lily had badly wanted to have a food fight with one of these sundaes.
Today, however, was not the day for that. In fact, dessert was almost silent. Nobody knew what to say- Lily would be gone soon.
When the family got home, Lily broke the ice by saying, "I'm really going to miss you."
From that point, the evening turned pleasant. Later, Mona announced, "Bedtime, Lily. You have a big day tomorrow. You too Petunia- a busy morning coming up."
The next morning, Lily woke early. Before even saying good morning, she went through her room to be sure not to forget anything- "Sirius said electric things won't work," Lily complained to herself, adding a bit more normal clothing and sneakers. Lily thought to bring her dancing shoes, realizing what not only her teacher, but family would say if she did not practice for a year.
"Lily!" Charlie called. "Do you need any help?"
"No!" Lily answered. "Well, here goes nothing." Lily said under her breath. "Let's try this. Wingardium Leviosa!" Lily's trunk rose a bit. "Maybe I am good in charms."
"Is that safe?" Petunia asked, startled to see a trunk floating in mid- air.
"Yup." Lily repeated the process with her remaining things- Purity, her Nimbus, and a handbag, which she placed her wand in.
"I'll take those outside," Mr. Evans said. "If you don't hurry getting ready, we'll be late for breakfast."
Lily's eyes brightened. "You mean?"
"Exactly! Since so many are leaving today, the breakfast was scheduled for today!" Mona said cheerfully.
After the first day of school breakfast, Lily once again said goodbye to her friends before leaving for Kings Cross Station. By the time the family had arrived at the barrier between platforms nine and ten, it was 10:45.
"Better get going, Lily," Petunia said. Lily nodded and said her goodbye to each family member.
"Bye flower," Charlie said.
"Don't forget to write," Petunia added.
"Every day," Mona insisted.
"Bye," Lily called. Then, she thought of Sirius's instructions.
"It's just through the barrier of platforms nine and ten," Sirius explained. "The key is knowing you can go through. You'd best just lean against the wall with your trolley so you don't attract attention."
Lily followed his instructions, and she was somewhat surprised to find them true. She still couldn't believe all this was real.
"Wingardium Leviosa," Lily said, levitating her trunk, broom, and owl, and directing them into a compartment filled with other luggage.
Lily then went to find a compartment. She approached the first one with a person who seemed to be her age.
"Do you mind if I sit here?" Lily asked the boy.
"Yes," he responded calmly. "My friends are sitting here."
"Do you have room for another?" Lily asked, keeping her temper.
"No," he said, closing the door.
Lily walked away angrily, and found an empty compartment and sat in it. She then started reading the last few pages of her last book, Hogwarts, a History. Just as she finished and closed the book, a small group of four girls came to the door.
"Somebody's all ready there," said the smallest girl.
Lily looked up. "Hello," said another girl, "Do you mind if we sit with you?"
"Not at all," Lily replied.
The girl grinned and walked in, her friends behind her. "You're a first year too!" The girl declared happily. Lily nodded. "I'm Rebecca Dorhety. These are my friends, Alicia Starr, Molly Shaw, and this is my sister, Marelda."
"I'm Lily Evans," Lily said, looking at the girls. Alicia had light brown hair, and was the smallest of the girls. Molly had raven black hair and eyes which seemed to change color. Lily then looked from Rebecca to Marelda. They were both tall with long, straight brown hair. They both had bright blue eyes, as if they were asking a question, but Lily could tell how different they really were.
Throughout the ride, Lily made friends with Molly, Alicia, Marelda, and Rebecca, though, probably closest with Rebecca.
Before long, the girls had changed into robes and arrived at the Hogsmeade station.
"Firs' years! Firs' years this way!" Called a large hairy man. He paused. "That all? Firs' years follow me!"
Lily stayed close to Rebecca throughout the steep, narrow path the man was taking them. It was very dark, and Lily could barely see her new friends around her.
"There it is- Hogwarts," the man said. He waited as many "oohed." They were at the edge of a large lake, filled with small boats. "Four to a boat'n no more'n that!"
Because there were five in the group, Lily thought she'd end up alone again, when Rebecca spoke up. "I'll go with Lily. You can stay together." The others nodded as Lily smiled widely.
"Thanks," she said. "I thought I'd end up along again."
"Of course not," Rebecca said. "I can all ready tell we'll be close friends."
Lily responded, "Good, because I can too."
Lily and Rebecca got on a boat, soon to be followed by another girl.
"Hi, my name's Kayla," she said. The girls all introduced themselves and talked for a few minutes before the fourth person came in.
"Hello," Lily's voice turned cold. The two girls looked puzzled at the sudden change, "Why aren't you with your friends?"
"There are five of us," he responded.
"Oh," Lily said, her voice softening. "That's really nice of you, volunteering to take a separate boat. I'm Lily Evans. What's your name?"
"I didn't volunteer to take a separate boat. One of them sneaked into my seat. My name's James Potter, by the way," he said. Lily's eyes opened wide as he said this, then turned her head and remained silent until they arrived at Hogwarts. The large man walked everyone up a flight of stone steps to a huge oak door. He knocked three times. A tall witch with black hair and deep red robes appeared. She seemed to be very stern.
"Firs' years, Professor McGonagall," the man said.
"Thank you Hagrid. I'll take them."
Lily saw the witch and a moment later realized who she was. Immediately, Lily turned her head down, thinking she was in trouble. Then, she saw her watch. Remus and Briana were at their school. Professor McGonagall then led the first years into an empty chamber.
"Welcome to Hogwarts," she said. "Before the start-of-term banquet, in order to take your seats, you must be sorted to your house, either Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, of Slytherin. Your house will be like an extended family- all classes will be with your house, and free time and sleeping will be spent in your house tower. If you exceed the expected, you will be given house points. Likewise, for any miscomings, you will lose points. At the end of the year, the house cup is awarded to the house with the most points, a great honor. With a little work, I'm sure you can all contribute to your house. The Sorting Ceremony will be held in a few minutes in front of the school. My suggestion is you calm down. I'll be back for you in a few minutes."
"Do you know how we're sorted?" Lily asked Rebecca nervously.
"My parents wouldn't tell me, but since she said clam down, it can't be that bad." Rebecca said in the same manner. The two looked at each other nervously. Judging by the face and whispers of others, everyone felt the same way.
"We're ready for you- form a line and follow me," Professor McGonagall said.
The first years all got in a line, with Rebecca behind Lily, and Lily behind a sandy-haired boy. The hall Professor McGonagall brought the first years into was huge- thousands of candles, and four long tables. The table settings were shimmering gold, many settings were all ready occupied by anxious students. Ghosts were scattered everywhere, and the ceiling was like a clear night sky. While the students were looking around, Professor McGonagall placed a hat on a stool in the front of the room.
"Ooh!" Lily gasped, her eyes widening.
The hat then started to sing:
I may not be the nicest hat, To set upon you head, But in me is the spirit of the founders, It's not dead, Inside your head, I see your thoughts, And where you all shall be, For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat, And none's as sure as me, If you are put in Gryffindor, We know how brave you are, To help others, you'll give it all, And always will go far, And if your are in Hufflepuff, You're loyal and you're just, You're true to friends and others too, A person all can trust, You may belong in Ravenclaw, If you are sure to learn, You're smart and wise and will catch on, And ready for your turn, Or yet you might be Slytherin, If you long to be great, If you are cunning, that's where you'll go, You do not have to wait, Although I soon will separate you, Each into your house, If all unite, four stay as one, Then never will you joust.
The Great Hall erupted into applause.
"Abbot, Alexander," McGonagall called.
"Hufflepuff!" The sorting hat cried within a second and the Great hall once again burst with applause.
Adriana Anderson and Chrissy Baxter were also sorted into Hufflepuff.
"Black, Sirius."
"A Slytherin family, but not a Slytherin. Interesting." The hat said. "You'd be best in Gryffindor!"
Both Rebecca and Marelda make Gryffindor also.
Then, Professor McGonagall called, "Evans, Lily."
A/N: Someone please review!!! I'm begging!
Welcome to Hogwarts
That evening, Lily, and her family went to Lily's favorite place for supper- a small Italian café called Lorenzo's.
"Look!" Mr. Evans said pointing to the one waitress. He recognized her.
"Hello Mr. Evans," she said cheerfully. "Celebrating something tonight?"
"As a matter of fact, yes," Lily's mother responded, putting down her menu. "Tonight is Lily's last night before leaving for school."
"How exciting. Lily, how would you like to come back into the kitchen after supper and make your family's dessert?"
In response, Lily laughed and said, "Have I ever said no?"
The waitress laughed. The Evans sisters regularly came to Lorenzo's for special events.
"Now, can I take your orders?" The waitress laughed.
After eating supper, Lily went into the kitchen to make dessert.
"Well, if it isn't Lily Evans! It seems to me you're almost ready to start doing this for me professionally! What'll it be today?" Lorenzo asked.
Lily smiled. "I was thinking four separate plates. On the bottom, I'll do one of my famous food drawings, and on top of that.let's see, a canoli for Daddy, Chocolate mousse for Mum, and made-by-me sundaes for Petunia and I- make sure the ice cream is death by chocolate and you get me for toppings hot fudge, whipped cream, pink heart shaped sprinkles, and the special cherries."
"Of course," Lorenzo said, handing Lily the decorating vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry syrup. "Now, I'll leave the artist to her work."
Lily set off making a vanilla surface and then, on each of her family's plates, drew what they had given her from Diagon Alley, only using the red for a heart, which she put near a flower at the bottom of the dish. On her won, Lily drew a wand, a hat, and a large extravagant, "H"
After a sufficient amount of hardening time, Lily called, "Lorenzo? Are the desserts ready?
Lorenzo then came in with a dray filled with desserts, ice cream, and toppings. Lily placed the desserts on each of the correct plates and then generously added whipped cream to the canoli and chocolate mousse. When it came to her and Petunia's dessert, she scooped large amounts of ice cream on each plate. Then, she put all dishes and toppings on a tray and went to her table after saying goodbye and thanking Lorenzo.
"Dessert a la Lily," Lily said, taking her seat.
"Oh Lil!" Petunia cried. "The make-your-own sundae!" She laughed.
Lily always chose make-your-own sundaes. Ever since she had dropped one on Remus a few years earlier, although the fudge had burnt him and the sugary mess caused the sprinkles to refuse to come off, Lily had badly wanted to have a food fight with one of these sundaes.
Today, however, was not the day for that. In fact, dessert was almost silent. Nobody knew what to say- Lily would be gone soon.
When the family got home, Lily broke the ice by saying, "I'm really going to miss you."
From that point, the evening turned pleasant. Later, Mona announced, "Bedtime, Lily. You have a big day tomorrow. You too Petunia- a busy morning coming up."
The next morning, Lily woke early. Before even saying good morning, she went through her room to be sure not to forget anything- "Sirius said electric things won't work," Lily complained to herself, adding a bit more normal clothing and sneakers. Lily thought to bring her dancing shoes, realizing what not only her teacher, but family would say if she did not practice for a year.
"Lily!" Charlie called. "Do you need any help?"
"No!" Lily answered. "Well, here goes nothing." Lily said under her breath. "Let's try this. Wingardium Leviosa!" Lily's trunk rose a bit. "Maybe I am good in charms."
"Is that safe?" Petunia asked, startled to see a trunk floating in mid- air.
"Yup." Lily repeated the process with her remaining things- Purity, her Nimbus, and a handbag, which she placed her wand in.
"I'll take those outside," Mr. Evans said. "If you don't hurry getting ready, we'll be late for breakfast."
Lily's eyes brightened. "You mean?"
"Exactly! Since so many are leaving today, the breakfast was scheduled for today!" Mona said cheerfully.
After the first day of school breakfast, Lily once again said goodbye to her friends before leaving for Kings Cross Station. By the time the family had arrived at the barrier between platforms nine and ten, it was 10:45.
"Better get going, Lily," Petunia said. Lily nodded and said her goodbye to each family member.
"Bye flower," Charlie said.
"Don't forget to write," Petunia added.
"Every day," Mona insisted.
"Bye," Lily called. Then, she thought of Sirius's instructions.
"It's just through the barrier of platforms nine and ten," Sirius explained. "The key is knowing you can go through. You'd best just lean against the wall with your trolley so you don't attract attention."
Lily followed his instructions, and she was somewhat surprised to find them true. She still couldn't believe all this was real.
"Wingardium Leviosa," Lily said, levitating her trunk, broom, and owl, and directing them into a compartment filled with other luggage.
Lily then went to find a compartment. She approached the first one with a person who seemed to be her age.
"Do you mind if I sit here?" Lily asked the boy.
"Yes," he responded calmly. "My friends are sitting here."
"Do you have room for another?" Lily asked, keeping her temper.
"No," he said, closing the door.
Lily walked away angrily, and found an empty compartment and sat in it. She then started reading the last few pages of her last book, Hogwarts, a History. Just as she finished and closed the book, a small group of four girls came to the door.
"Somebody's all ready there," said the smallest girl.
Lily looked up. "Hello," said another girl, "Do you mind if we sit with you?"
"Not at all," Lily replied.
The girl grinned and walked in, her friends behind her. "You're a first year too!" The girl declared happily. Lily nodded. "I'm Rebecca Dorhety. These are my friends, Alicia Starr, Molly Shaw, and this is my sister, Marelda."
"I'm Lily Evans," Lily said, looking at the girls. Alicia had light brown hair, and was the smallest of the girls. Molly had raven black hair and eyes which seemed to change color. Lily then looked from Rebecca to Marelda. They were both tall with long, straight brown hair. They both had bright blue eyes, as if they were asking a question, but Lily could tell how different they really were.
Throughout the ride, Lily made friends with Molly, Alicia, Marelda, and Rebecca, though, probably closest with Rebecca.
Before long, the girls had changed into robes and arrived at the Hogsmeade station.
"Firs' years! Firs' years this way!" Called a large hairy man. He paused. "That all? Firs' years follow me!"
Lily stayed close to Rebecca throughout the steep, narrow path the man was taking them. It was very dark, and Lily could barely see her new friends around her.
"There it is- Hogwarts," the man said. He waited as many "oohed." They were at the edge of a large lake, filled with small boats. "Four to a boat'n no more'n that!"
Because there were five in the group, Lily thought she'd end up alone again, when Rebecca spoke up. "I'll go with Lily. You can stay together." The others nodded as Lily smiled widely.
"Thanks," she said. "I thought I'd end up along again."
"Of course not," Rebecca said. "I can all ready tell we'll be close friends."
Lily responded, "Good, because I can too."
Lily and Rebecca got on a boat, soon to be followed by another girl.
"Hi, my name's Kayla," she said. The girls all introduced themselves and talked for a few minutes before the fourth person came in.
"Hello," Lily's voice turned cold. The two girls looked puzzled at the sudden change, "Why aren't you with your friends?"
"There are five of us," he responded.
"Oh," Lily said, her voice softening. "That's really nice of you, volunteering to take a separate boat. I'm Lily Evans. What's your name?"
"I didn't volunteer to take a separate boat. One of them sneaked into my seat. My name's James Potter, by the way," he said. Lily's eyes opened wide as he said this, then turned her head and remained silent until they arrived at Hogwarts. The large man walked everyone up a flight of stone steps to a huge oak door. He knocked three times. A tall witch with black hair and deep red robes appeared. She seemed to be very stern.
"Firs' years, Professor McGonagall," the man said.
"Thank you Hagrid. I'll take them."
Lily saw the witch and a moment later realized who she was. Immediately, Lily turned her head down, thinking she was in trouble. Then, she saw her watch. Remus and Briana were at their school. Professor McGonagall then led the first years into an empty chamber.
"Welcome to Hogwarts," she said. "Before the start-of-term banquet, in order to take your seats, you must be sorted to your house, either Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, of Slytherin. Your house will be like an extended family- all classes will be with your house, and free time and sleeping will be spent in your house tower. If you exceed the expected, you will be given house points. Likewise, for any miscomings, you will lose points. At the end of the year, the house cup is awarded to the house with the most points, a great honor. With a little work, I'm sure you can all contribute to your house. The Sorting Ceremony will be held in a few minutes in front of the school. My suggestion is you calm down. I'll be back for you in a few minutes."
"Do you know how we're sorted?" Lily asked Rebecca nervously.
"My parents wouldn't tell me, but since she said clam down, it can't be that bad." Rebecca said in the same manner. The two looked at each other nervously. Judging by the face and whispers of others, everyone felt the same way.
"We're ready for you- form a line and follow me," Professor McGonagall said.
The first years all got in a line, with Rebecca behind Lily, and Lily behind a sandy-haired boy. The hall Professor McGonagall brought the first years into was huge- thousands of candles, and four long tables. The table settings were shimmering gold, many settings were all ready occupied by anxious students. Ghosts were scattered everywhere, and the ceiling was like a clear night sky. While the students were looking around, Professor McGonagall placed a hat on a stool in the front of the room.
"Ooh!" Lily gasped, her eyes widening.
The hat then started to sing:
I may not be the nicest hat, To set upon you head, But in me is the spirit of the founders, It's not dead, Inside your head, I see your thoughts, And where you all shall be, For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat, And none's as sure as me, If you are put in Gryffindor, We know how brave you are, To help others, you'll give it all, And always will go far, And if your are in Hufflepuff, You're loyal and you're just, You're true to friends and others too, A person all can trust, You may belong in Ravenclaw, If you are sure to learn, You're smart and wise and will catch on, And ready for your turn, Or yet you might be Slytherin, If you long to be great, If you are cunning, that's where you'll go, You do not have to wait, Although I soon will separate you, Each into your house, If all unite, four stay as one, Then never will you joust.
The Great Hall erupted into applause.
"Abbot, Alexander," McGonagall called.
"Hufflepuff!" The sorting hat cried within a second and the Great hall once again burst with applause.
Adriana Anderson and Chrissy Baxter were also sorted into Hufflepuff.
"Black, Sirius."
"A Slytherin family, but not a Slytherin. Interesting." The hat said. "You'd be best in Gryffindor!"
Both Rebecca and Marelda make Gryffindor also.
Then, Professor McGonagall called, "Evans, Lily."