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Chap. 4—Letters Change Minds

Lily woke up and saw her owl pecking at her window. She opened it and saw her owl holding a letter with Katie's writing

Hey Lily,

Here's your owl! (And of course a letter!) We all miss you so much. Especially James. We've been back at Hogwarts for a week and he's only pranked Snape! (Impressive, huh?) On the first night we remembered all the pranks you and James pulled on each other. I really with you were there. It's so much different without you. Have you made any new friends? If so, are they wizards or witches? Lily, I have a favor to ask you, please, please write to James and tell him, well, I don't know, something to cheer him up. I think he's really sad. I mean, he acts all happy and everything but it might be just an act. Sirius and Remus are sort of the same, but different if you know what I mean. Please write to me, Teresa, and James!

Miss you,

Katie

Lily thought about the part about James. She was afraid this would happen. She wanted to write him a letter but she didn't know what to say. Lily wanted him to be back to his usual self. After all, everything would be different if he wasn't. She sat in her room for a while, thinking about what to say.

After going over to Jessica and Sarah's house to study and hang out afterwards she sat down with a quill and parchment, trying to write to him.

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James was reading a Quidditch book when an owl flew in the common room window. It went straight to him and dropped an envelope on his lap. He recognized it as Lily's writing. He quickly opened it and read it.

James—

Hey. Um, I don't really know how to say this but, what's up? I heard you've only pulled a prank on Snape. Impressive, but it would only be impressive if I was there. James, please, go back to your old self. Besides, you don't want to lose your reputation, do you? I know it's different but really, get on with your life. We'll see each other sometime along the way. There are a lot of girls that would love to be your girlfriend. A lot like me, only not me of course. James, you have great friends to help you and to help you with your pranks too. Personally, I don't see why you're not doing more...I'm not there to yell at you for them and I doubt Teresa and Katie would. Which brings me to something else—seeing as I'm no longer there, give them a try, you might like them. At least Teresa anyway, she's a lot like me. They both are but well, let's just say Katie has a taste for someone else and you might figure it out. I have to go, but please James, think about what I said. There are people at Hogwarts that care about you and I don't want you to lose your touch. And yes, I'm telling the truth. Please, give yourself and others a chance. Oh and James? I miss you.

--Lily

James leaned back in his chair, rubbing his head. Sirius and Remus came in the common room and saw James.

"What's up, Prongs?" Sirius asked.

"Letter from Lily." He responded.

"Mind if we read it?" Remus asked.

"Go ahead." James said. They were silent for a while, as they read it.

"She's right, James." Remus said. Sirius nodded in agreement.

"I know." He groaned.

"James, if you really care about her, listen to her." Sirius said. The letter made them all think.

"I know." His voice cracked in the middle of the sentence.

"Hey, guys, what's up?" Teresa said cheerfully.

"Um, what's wrong?" Katie asked carefully.

"Letter from Lily." Remus said.

"O-Oh." Katie stuttered. The boys looked up at her.

"W-well, I told Lily to write to James but I didn't think it would do anything like this!" She said quickly.

"Chill, Kates, it's okay." Sirius said. Katie smiled to herself and sat next to him. James laughed.

"Kates?" He said. Sirius shrugged and put his arm around her and smiled. Katie smiled back. Remus and James rolled their eyes, knowing Katie and Sirius would so be going out soon.

"Teresa? Tell me what to do?" James said and handed her the letter. She read through it.

"Well, I think you should listen to her. She's right, James, you're not yourself and we all know it, and we all want you back. I know you care enough about Lily to do that. Remus is right, do what she says." Teresa said and grinned back at Remus. She sat next to him and leaned her back on the couch, thinking, like everyone else. Teresa stood up, gave James a reassuring hug and walked to her dorm, followed by Katie, They wanted to tell Lily how it went.

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Lily received a letter from Teresa, telling her James's reaction to her letter.

Lily—

I miss you! Anyway, I'm writing to tell you James's reaction. Katie and I came in the common room and found the guys sprawled all over the couch, James sitting with his face in his hands. We walked over and after getting their permission, read the letter. Gosh, Lily, that was really heartfelt. I knew you had it in you and good job! Anyway, they had done some serious thinking, honestly. I really think you had an effect on James. everything just might be okay. I hope it is. I really miss you, Lil, and hope everything's alright in New York! By the way, expect a letter from James.

--Teresa

Lily hoped her letter would have an effect on James. She sighed, thinking sadly of everything she was missing. Then she got an idea. "Mum!" She called and flew down the stairs. "Can I visit Hogwarts? Please?" She asked.

"Lily, that would be so expensive and not to mention difficult." Her mom reasoned.

"Oh please? Mum, I know this sounds weird but James needs my help." She pleaded.

"Well, I guess, honey. Let me call the airport to book a flight for you." She said.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" She said and hugged her mom and ran upstairs, laughing.

Katie and Teresa,

I'm coming to visit!!! I can stay for a week at Hogwarts! This'll be so great. These have been the hardest 3 months of my life! Don't tell James or the other guys. I wanna surprise them. Can't wait to see you!!!

--Lily

Lily mailed the letter, so excited.

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Katie opened her window and let Lily's owl in. She read through it and laughed out of happiness. "She's coming to visit!!" She cried, smiling like crazy.

"What?" Teresa jumped up from the couch. She let out a shriek of happiness. She and Katie hugged and danced around together, so happy to see their best friend again soon.

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Lily stood in front of Hogwarts, it was so great to be back. If only she was staying forever. She opened the doors and saw her best friends standing there, waiting for her.

"Lily!" They cried.

"Ahh! It's so awesome to see you!" Lily cried back and they all hugged, so happy to be together. After walking around the castle, catching up on everything, Lily decided it was time to see James. Katie and Teresa sat in the common room as Lily walked up to the boy's dormitories.

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James sat on his bed and heard the door open. He didn't look back, thinking it was another guy.

"Hey." It was a girl's voice he remembered incredibly. He spun around and was shocked.

"Lily?" He yelled.

"Yeah, it's me!" She smiled. She went up to James and gave him a big hug. They stayed like that, as James was so happy to see her again. Sirius came in and saw Lily.

"Whoa." He said. Lily turned to face him and smiled.

"Hey, Sirius." She said.

"Lily?" He said, sounding just like James. Lily laughed and gave him a quick hug. They all went down in the common room. Lily was so happy to be back. She didn't ever want to go back home. After a delicious dinner and Dumbledore welcoming Lily back, Lily wanted to talk to James. Once everyone went to bed, Lily sat next to him on the couch.

"James, I want to talk to you." She said,

"Go ahead." He said, knowing what was coming.

"Look, I know you miss me and I miss you, but face it James, I'm not really here. I mean, I'm here now, but other than that, I'm gone James. I know this is hard but listen to me. You need to move on. James, there are other people for you, really. Like I said in my letter, we'll see each other along the way. Think about it, okay?" She said, stood up, gave him a hug and walked to her old bed. James thought, think about what she said. It was a lot different in person and he knew she was right. Only, he didn't think he could do it.

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Lily had an awesome week. Sure, she missed Jessica and Sarah but she loved being back at Hogwarts. She was so sad when it was time to go home.

"I'm gonna miss you." James said.

"I know and I'll miss you too. Think about what I said, okay?" Lily said and James nodded. She gave him a hug and walked away with one last wave.

She said another said good-bye to her friends.

"I will so miss you, Lil." Teresa said. Katie nodded and gave her friend a hug. Teresa did the same.

"I'm gonna miss you too. I hope to see you again soon. Promise to write!" Lily said.

"Promise." They echoed. Lily waved one more time and got in the car to take her back to the airport. She didn't want to go home.

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