Disclaimer A/N: Yeah, I don't own Lily or James or Bellatrix... And the gazing thing actually happened to me once.

Lily Smiled at the memory of her first contacts with the wizarding world and faded into another.


Lily sat on the Hogwarts Express in the last compartment. A boy peered in.

"Mind if I sit in here? Everywhere else is full." He said.

Lily looked up and gasped, before her stood a tall boy with a dazzling smile, a boy with jet black hair that never lay flat, the same boy from her dreams who had amazing, startling blue eyes that danced mischeviously. All she could do was nod.

"I'm James Potter, I'm a first year, who are you?"

"I'm... I'm... La-la-lily. La-lilyevans." She stuttered, still in shock.

"Lalilieve Inns? That's an interesting name!"

"It's Lily Evans." Lily said, finally recovering from her shock.

"Oh, I'm so sorry!" James said, completely embarassed.

"That's okay," Lily laughed. "Have a seat!" she said and smiled.


Lily entered the Great Hall for breakfast Monday morning, not nearly as late as usual.

Dumbledore was just rising from his chari to give morning announcments.

"Good morning everyone! Good to see you awake for on time for breakfast Miss Evans!" Dumbledore said.

"Our only announcements today," continued Dumbledore, "Are that Mr. Filch has added a few things to the list of illegal toys. AND that we are having a Valentine's Ball this weekend on the 14th. All students are welcome, but expected to come in couples.

"Thank you. Now, let's eat!" With that, Dumbledore took a seat and food appeared on the tables.

Lily looked longingly across the table at James who was no doubt going with that Slytherin girl, Bellatrix, his best friend Sirius's cousin. As she was gazing at him, she realized he was gazing back. And smiling!

Another A/N: It was short, the next one will come soon and be longer.... :-D