"Don't you know anything?" Lucius asked scornfully.
Lily shook her head, "Lucius, this isn't exactly common knowledge. Ollivander found out what I was when I tried out my wand."
"That must have been chaos!" Severus said excitedly.
"Did you get hurt?" Anthony asked concerned.
"No, I just set the side of the shop on fire and created an earthquake. No lasting damage," Lily assured him.
"Umm, do you want to let us in yet?" Remus asked.
"Oh, sorry. An elemental is a witch that has a close connection to nature and the elements, like air, fire, earth, and water," Lily explained.
"Lily is the first elemental in centuries, though I must say your timing is a bit off," Anthony said sadly.
"Why is that?" James asked curiously.
"Elementals are the most coveted magical beings, especially when it comes to a wizarding war. I'm afraid we are nearly on the brink of one," Lucius said, hanging his head in dismay.
"I know, Lindsay told me the risks involved. Which is why, for now, I'd like to keep this quiet," Lily said.
"You told Lindsay about all this before us?" James asked, looking hurt.
Lindsay answered before Lily could, "Actually, I knew Lily for what she was. Elementals are like goddesses to my kind. Though I am only half nymph, I still can pick up on her power. Besides, I helped her pick out her owl."
"Can we see the owl?" James asked.
"No!" Lindsay said firmly.
"Why not?" Sirius asked.
"If you looked at it now, you could go crazy. The bird she chose is a sacrum avis, it's eyes are still unguarded as Lily has not gained control over her powers," Lindsay said.
"If there's nothing else, let's catch a ride on the wind!!" Lily said excitedly.
"Have you ever tried this before?" James asked.
"Uh, let's see. Not this in particular," Lily deduced.
"What have you done?" Lucius asked.
"Little stuff here and there. Blow people out of line down the street, block the sun, freeze time, etc."
"Freeze time?!" All the boys shouted.
"I've never heard of elementals having power over time," Anthony said.
"Are you sure that's what you did?" Sirius asked skeptically.
"Why don't you ask Lindsay, I brought her with me when we put the makeup on James - Oops..." Lily broke off.
"So that's what happened!" James yelled.
"Makeup? That explains the glitter," Lucius said, sniggering.
"Yeah, she just sort of concentrated and then all the sudden even the wind stopped blowing," Lindsay said, in an awe filled voice.
"That is a very useful skill," Severus said, tapping his fingers on his face rhythmically.
"No, I am not using it so you can pull pranks," Lily said.
"Ohh!"
"I know you all too well," Lily said, shaking her head. "And it has only been a day, just imagine what I will know by the end of the year."
Lily shuttered, "Never mind, don't imagine it. It is veeerry frightening."
Lindsay looked for the sun, but it had disappeared under the horizon, "What time is it?"
Severus looked at his wrist and the watch appeared again, this time glowing green, "It is eight forty-three."
"I need to get going," Lindsay say, regretfully.
"You're not coming?" Lily asked sadly.
"I'm sorry, but I really can't. But, look on the bright side. We're both going to Hogwarts and you've got a bunch of people who care about you to still go," Lindsay said.
"You're right. I'll see you in a week," Lily said, hugging her.
"It's amazing how close I feel to you, after only a few hours of really talking," Lindsay said.
Lindsay waved to the rest of the guys, then turned around and headed back towards the owlery.
"You've still got us!" Remus said, enthusiastically.
Lily smiled, "And its not like I'll never see her again. Are you guys ready to fly?"
They looked uncertain, but nodded resolutely.