Stalker! Letters from a Bighead
Chapter Nine: James
Written By: The girl who writes James' letters.
Disclaimer: Don't sue me. It's pointless. I don't own ANY of the characters, but possibly Mel, whom I co-own with Manchot du Destin.
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------------------------------------------James H. Potter----------------------------

To: Lily Evans
From: James Potter
Date: August 15, 1977

Dear Lily,
Good to hear it! An intellectual challenge, that's good, you always fall for those. Well, I'll do my best not to deserve it.

Thanks! Yes, it was great, got cards from everyone, Sirius even sent me a wicked Broomstick Servicing kit, so cool. Remus, of course, bought me a book. But not just any book. It was a book on Quidditch Tactics. Score! Yes, my mum was great, as always. Thank you, no, it didn't get squished or damaged or anything, it tastes great; I'm eating it as I write to you.

Well, some of them do. I never specified which ones, did I? And besides, I'm a 17 year-old guy. We're gits, mainly. I don't recall telling Mel that we were engaged... But if I did, then tell Mel I'm sorry. And I'm sorry that you lost your best friend for a month as well.

Well, could you? What the hell does "um", mean?

Yes, alright, so I was a bit overdramatic there. So what? It's true. And besides, I know that education is a big deal. But hey, I'd rather be alive than be educated. And besides, I am smart. I'm not being arrogant, it's true. You know it.

Mel might be smart. But I don't want a crazy hyper girl. Alice Longbottom? Nice, but way forgetful. Katie Diggory? Wouldn't work, her brother Amos would kill me. Amy Bones scares me sometimes. In a bad way. Natalie Whisp is all right, but I asked her out once, and the next day I found her snogging Peter. Ugh.

I don't want to settle down with a Muggle! I like you because... I dunno, I do! Does a bloke have to have a really excellent reason for liking a girl?

Thanks, you're right, I will need it.

Three points, Lily. Three points. That won't make a difference when it comes to getting a job. Thirty points, maybe.

Like I care. Snivellus never treated Remus with anything other than contempt, and his own stupid family killed Remus's. He could have at least apologized, but no, he has to harass him instead. Not to mention not showering. Ever. That in itself deserves punishment.

Yes, well, it's bound to happen. Sooner the better, sooner we can get it over with. And you're right; it's not going to happen.

Red hair and freckle are really cute, if you ask me. I'm hoping that my future kid marries someone with red hair and freckles, since you won't.

Is somebody getting defensive? Ah, it's alright if you do, I won't murder you for it, and Remus is an okay guy. A little on the moody side, though. And he combs his hair more than any of us do, except for possibly Peter, who keeps a large collection of combs under his bed. Um, forget I mentioned that, the ink won't come off paper.

August 17!! Two more days!! I can't wait until you guys get here, it will be like the Gryffindor Common Room, minus annoying little kids.

You can't resist speaking to me. A day after your vow, you broke it by screaming that I was an insufferable pig. (Two years ago, remember?) What's wrong with Mel thinking he's cute? But if he hears that, he'll get offended. He prefers going by "manly". Don't ask. So she hates him, but loves him?

Just for a moment, eh? I'm making progress. Slowly, albeit, but progress.

Oh, I'm not? But after this summer, and after the gaining of the knowledge that most seventh-year boys are gits, would you consider being friends with me at school? Or at least not scowling when my potion is perfect? I don't discriminate people just because they're not Gryffindors. Would I date Ravenclaws otherwise? It's just Slytherins. And don't tell me you don't mind them, I always see you glaring at them, not unlike you glare at me and my friends.

You know why I seem different? It's because I have to write to get my thoughts across. I mean, at school, it's just there, and I guess I sort of assume you get it, because you're smart and all-knowing like that, but since you can't actually see me, I have to show you my feelings. Does that sort of make sense? Wait, you can't imagine me saying them? Like what, the part where I tell you that I'd like to snog you senseless (I hate how ink doesn't come off paper)? I'd never tell you that to your face, I'd get hexed.

Stiff-neckness, eh? Neat. Believe whatever you want to believe.

Nice, can't wait to see you. And Mel, of course. Sirius can't wait, either. At the moment. Heh. That should be interesting.

Yours,
James

P.S. Extremely. I'm surprised Vernon didn't puke at the wedding. I know I would if you came down looking like that. But then again, you're pretty no matter what you wear, so- I hate ink.

P.P.S. Oh, of course. 23 Godric's Hollow. If you can't remember it, I've charmed it to work as Marauder Headquarters, as well.

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A/N: When Lils and Mel get to James' house, would you like to continue seeing letters, or would you want to do one person POV with actual scenes? Any suggestions are welcome, we're not quite sure what to do.