Stalker! Letters from a Bighead
Chapter 7: James
Written by: The Silly Snowman Who Happens to be Pink
Disclaimer: I honestly doubt JK Rowling would pose as a snowman.
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------------------------------------------James H. Potter----------------------------
To: Lily Evans
From: James Potter
Date: August 10, 1977
Dear Lily,
Don't worry about it. I get what you meant, and probably half it was true. Apology accepted. Wow, Lily Evans sorry... It must be my birthday. Actually, it is my birthday. What do you know. Happy birthday to me, I guess.
I do like you. My actions speak otherwise? I'm not evil to you... Am I? I actually do respect your wishes. But my wishes come first to me, because I'm not committed to anybody at the moment. Really, Lily? Do you think you ever could?
Again, apology accepted. You can't understand it? Wow. I'll enlighten you, then. I do care, but not as much as you do. Why? Because it is trivial compared to the other things. Friends don't care if you're smart. Well, the good ones don't. You mean you'd forsake friendships, love, families, life, for an education?! Wow.
Well, maybe that's true. But still. Show me one other girl that is like you. Smart and pretty. I dare you.
I am more capable. I'm just not capable of holding back my magic in front of Muggles. I love magic! I am very good at defense, I will tell you that. And I will also tell you that I got straight O's for OWLs in fifth year. Even for evil Professor Monaghan. I know there's a reality! Voldemort and his loony followers are attacking Muggles in broad daylight! And you know what, I'm going to help. I'm going to fight him. When I get out of here, I will. Then, I'll settle down. Once that loony is gone. I know I'm not the strongest. I know I'm not the fastest. I just know that I'm strong and fast enough.
I'm sure you will. You regret most things. Live for the moment!
You know what, he did deserve it. He called you a damn Mudblood! it makes you sick, huh? Then why do you watch? I hate Slytherins. They killed most of Sirius and Remus' family. Remember?
I did, just for their existence. As their friend, I need to help make their lives as miserable as possible, to get even for making them miserable. You didn't know that, did you?
I'm sure I will. But for now, I'm good. Live for the moment, Lily. And besides, with this war going on, it's going to be a "fend for yourself or die" situation soon enough. My dad tells story about the war in his time.
Good to hear it.
I don't overestimate you. You are brilliant. You are beautiful. You are striking. You just don't know it. Ask any bloke. (Well, except for maybe Snapey and Peter) That's why I like you. You're just Lily Evans. You don't fall all over me. You don't try to impress me. And don't tell me that I like you because you're a challenge to me. I like you because you are just Lily Evans. Not Lily Evans the stupid-mindless-girl-who-falls-all-over-me. I'm not wrong. You were degrading me, but I wasn't wrong. That's just a habit of yours.
You don't like me because I have black hair? You won't give me a chance because I have a hair color that isn't your favorite? Maybe I was wrong when I said that you weren't one of those shallow girls that go for appearance. And excuse you, I have met a comb. It ran away screaming.
Quiet... Studious... Blonde... Does Lily Evans have a crush on Remus? Personally, I can't either. Remus, well... That's new. He has a girlfriend, you know. Madeleine Biller. Know her? She's a Ravenclaw. Bloody brilliant, that one.
Oh. So you see me as a provocative (not in that way) jerk? Is that why you're always so short with me? I do realize how sorry you are. You wouldn't be groveling otherwise. Yes, I have noticed that little habit of yours... Speaking without thinking. Bad, bad, Lily.
Oh, I noticed. Although, it's much heavier than the other letter... I know you're screaming right now. August 17? Um, isn't that in like a week? Sirius, Remus, and Peter will be there too. So I guess we'll have plenty of fun. Sirius has been bugging me about Mel... Can you ask her about him? I really think Sirius could actually be sirius around her... I can see your face right now. Screwed up in agony at the horrible joke.
One chance? Just one? Damn... Two completely different ones? Describe the two. I don't think I get what you're saying.
Okay, a "trial friendship" seems okay... Especially once Mel starts snogging with Sirius, it'll just be me, you, Remus, and Peter. Okay, that sounds reasonable. I can deal with growing up a bit. See the sacrifices I make for you? This is a fun thing, Lily. But at the same time, it's me. Hmm? (Damn.)
See you in a bit,
James
P.S. Oh, sorry. I can never remember. Solid, eh? Oh, man. My mum just opened the picture, she's so happy right now... Can't imagine why...
P.P.S. Oh okay. For future reference... I'm sure that I'll appreciate the info... Thirty years from now.
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