Disclaimer: This is JK Rowling's, not mine. DUH! If I was her, I wouldn't be wasting my time on this, but seeing as this is NOT her, and as I have nothing better else to do, I AM wasting my time on this. (Well, hopefully to you it's not a TOTAL waste of time...)

A/N: Hey!!! OMG I'm sooo excited! I got my first reviews today!!!! I wanna say thanks ever sooo much to those of you who reviewed! I love you all! So, on behalf of you guys, here is the second chapter, which hopefully is longer than the first!

And The Head Boy IS...

The next morning, Lily dressed quickly, so that she could make it to Platform 9 ¾ with time to spare. Having awoken after another sleepless night of recalling January 15th in her dreams, Lily was a bit grumpy, and was anxious to get out of this house at last.

After greeting Amelia on Platform 9 ¾, Lily bid goodbye to her parents. She and Amelia found an empty compartment once on the train, and it was then that Lily heard the horrible news form her best friend.

"You know Sirius Black? Well, over the holidays, his brother threatened him. His brother was something called a Death Eater, or a supporter of that Dark guy, Lord Voldeyhorts of whatever. Anyway, he killed Sirius's parents, and then rounded on him. Sirius escaped okay, but imagine that! His own mum and dad, murdered in front of him by his own sibling! Oh, and then after Sirius escaped, some of Lord whoever's other followers killed his brother! My dad had to go and investigate. Said it was awful. Sirius's parent's blood was everywhere from trying to duel with his brother," Amelia finished, shaking her head.

"Oh my gosh!" exclaimed Lily. "Was Sirius okay?"

"Yeah, pretty much. But I imagine it must be horrible."

"Where did he stay?" asked Lily.

"Supposedly at the Potter's," answered Amelia.

"Wow," finished Lily.

Then, an announcement came over the intercom.

"Would the Head Boy and Girl please report to compartment number eleven," said the voice.

"Oh!" exclaimed Lily. "Duty calls!"

"Good luck!" said Amelia.

Lily headed down the hallway to compartment eleven, and slid open the door. Inside was Professor McGonagal and James Potter. Lily assumed he had just gotten into trouble.

"Hello, Miss Evans. Now, since you two will be working together quite often this school year-"

"Wait!" shouted Lily. "Not him!" she said, looking at James.

"Has he got you in on yet another joke on me? Because this one isn't funny either, Potter!" said Lily, scandalized.

"Miss Evans! This is by no means a joke of any kind. Mr. Potter is the Head Boy," said Professor McGonagal. Lily's jaw dropped. James just grinned.

"Now, as I was saying..." continued the Professor, but Lily wasn't listening.

-James? James Potter? Please, Lord, kill me now, before he has a chance to!- thought Lily.

"Lily? Lily?!" said James, waving his hand in front of Lily. McGonagal had left the compartment.

"What?" Lily spat rudely, grabbing James's wrist on the hand he was still waving in front of her face.

"C'mon. We have to patrol the hallway. Didn't you hear McGonagal?" he asked, looking worried. "Are you okay?"

"I- I'm fine. Let's go," Lily replied, getting up from where she'd been sitting.

-Why's he so concerned about me? Since when does he care?- Lily asked herself. What puzzled Lily even more was how quiet he was during their patrol. He didn't seem to be himself. Worst of all was when they ran into Severus Snape, a skinny boy in their year with the greasiest hair you'd ever seen, and a hooked nose. James and Snape were sworn enemies, and the fact that Snape was a Slytherin and James a Gryffindor didn't help matters. Snape had just come out of his compartment when he saw them.

"Oh look- it's Bighead Potter and his Mudblood girlfriend! How cute- they're on patrol together!" said Snape evilly. Lily looked at James, who just rolled his eyes.

"What's the matter, Potty? Scared?" sneered Snape, pulling out his wand to curse James.

"Ranir Fle—"started Snape, going to turn James into a fly when Lily stepped in front of James, protecting him, because he was just standing there.

"Expeliarmous!" shouted Lily, jumping up to catch Snape's wand.

"25 points from Slytherin. Now get back in your safe little compartment where you belong, Snape," said Lily, her voice dripping with unseen venom. Snape muttered something incoherent under his breath as he turned to return to his compartment.

"Oh, and Snape?" said Lily. "We're not a couple, and never will be," she finished. Snape shut the door, still muttering.

It was then that something else changed in James. He realized that he really never would get Lily Evans. He'd had his eyes on her since 5th year, but with all of the recent events, he was losing hope. This was the last straw, his last chance. And she'd just said it, the one thing he prayed she'd never say. '... and we never will be.' Echoed in his head. James sighed loudly.

"What's wrong?" asked Lily.

This is what was happening constantly now. First Quidditch had lost it's excitement, then pranking, then Lily. The only thing that kept him going was Sirius. He needed him right now. James knew he had to keep being strong. For Sirius.

"Hmm?" said James.

"First you're all concerned about me, and then you ignored Snape! He was about to hex you!" she said.

"Lily, I am rally not in the mood to argue right now. Please," he said, giving her an exasperated look. Lily sighed and rolled he eyes.

"And now, here is your private dormitory. Miss Evans, to the right; Mr. Potter, to the left. I bid you good night. Oh, and congratsulations," finished Professor Dumbledore, the new headmaster. Lily yawned, and collapsed onto a chair in their shared living area, which was like a smaller version of the Gryffindor Common Room.

"Well, I'm off to bed. Night, Lily," said James in a tired voice.

"Night," replied Lily. She headed up the stairs on the right to go to her bedroom. She also had a private bathroom, as did James. Too tired to shower tonight, Lily climbed into her pajamas, and put on her LeAnn Rimes CD, falling asleep to "Suddenly."

It's Independence Day, I'm free

And it's a strange place to be

I'm gonna break these chains

Unleash the changes in me

I see an endless road

I feel the restless wind

I've lost the fear inside

Cause I've got no choice

But to live or die

:Chorus:

Suddenly you're in this fight alone

Steppin out into the great unknown

And the night's the hardest time

When the doubts run through your mind

Cause suddenly you find yourself alone

Suddenly you find yourself

In an empty room

With a suitcase on the floor

It'll be daylight soon

I'm gonna wage my private war

Who's watching over me

Must be a guardian angel

I just need time to breathe

And give my life

The best of me

:Chorus:

Suddenly you're in this fight

Stepping out and then

:Chorus:

Suddenly you're in this fight alone

Steppin out into the great unknown

And the night's the hardest time

When the doubts run through your mind

Cause suddenly you find yourself alone

Suddenly I found myself

A/N Ok!! Whew! Well that's probably all for right now, as I won't have time to post another chapter over the weekend. I'll try, but no promises!! Please review, and thanks! Lots of luv, Anniebelle