now i know that this is what you have all been waiting for! sorry for the delay but i was really sick lately and i had absolutely no momentum to do anything BUT i am betterish and i have completed this time period. This is a little bit longer and wilder than the other two so i have to up the rating due to scenes coming up and swearing. i hope you guys like it, thanks for the reviews i really appreciate it!

Disclaimer: i own nothing, life suxs that way!

Author's Note: Due to some sexual content and inappropriate language i must 'R' rate this .::gasps & faints::. (i did warn you i was a maniac)

ENJOY!

A red head was sipping tea at the Leaky Cauldron. She had a black leather coat and a copy of The Daily Prophet opened on the table. She glanced over the headlines. "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named on the Loose!" "Increased Muggle Deaths!" Lily shook her head and folded the paper. She tucked it under her arm, she downed her tea and stared into the empty cup.

Lily Evans was officially on her own. Her mom had died from a stressful heart and her sister, Petunia, was far from sympathetic with Lily. Once, Lily had decided she needed to move on with her life, Petunia made it official that Lily wasn't to come near her or anyone of her family.

It didn't really matter now since the only living relative she had was her grandfather pushing 90. Lily though, was content with her life, she had no regrets (except for a few which she kept to herself). Lily pulled her coat tighter around her body as the door opened letting the early fall breeze swept by.

"Lily Evans?" called a voice bringing her back to reality. Lily flicked her head around at the sound of her name. "Bloody hell, you look great!" said an enthusiastic Jackie DuPont.

"Hi Jackie," Lily replied, with much less enthusiasm.

"Oh my god, it's been so long!" she cried.

"Yes, two years."

"Please, I insist you have a little drink with me."

"Well…" Lily was tired and wanted nothing more than to go home, but Lily saw her classmate's face, "I have to be at work in a few hours."

"I promise I wont keep you long," she said sitting down across from Lily. She put up her hand and Tom brought her a cup of tea, "Thanks Tom, so Lily, what have you been up to?" Jackie was beaming at her. She had a pink cardigan on with a brown skirt under her dress robes. Her chin length hair was waving and bobbed as she moved.

"Oh nothing really. Just work, auditions, and sleep."

"Auditions?"

"Yes, I want to be an actress so I've been auditioning here and there for roles."

"Muggle shows then?"

"Yes," Lily said looking over the menu, "Before I went to Hogwarts, I was always in some play or another."

"Really, how interesting, now what's your work? Wait, let me guess, a private book shop owner?"

"No, I'm a bartender, it's fun and pays well."

"Wow, it seems you have been quite busy," she said smiling and leaning back in her chair, "How's your family doing?" She was perky and seemed that nothing could make her frown.

"Oh, um, my mom passed away a year ago and my sister and I don't speak much anymore."

"Oh Lily, I am so sorry, I didn't know."

Lily looked down trying to fight back the images of her mom and the funeral, "So how have you been?"

"Oh absolutely fantastic! I'm Mr. Howard's secretary, the editor of the Daily Prophet, and I am engaged."

"Wow, so you and James did go pretty far," Lily said surprised with the sudden engagement.

"No, James and I broke up almost a month after we went out. He just wasn't there, if you know what I mean."

"Yeah, I know," muttered Lily, "So who is the lucky guy?"

"That would be Daniel Phelps, he's a reporter at the Prophet."

"That's great," said Lily not really meaning it that much.

Lily and Jackie talked for a while about their fellow classmates and teachers, "Yeah," started Jackie, "So have you heard that Lexie is actually married and living in Paris with Phillip Davens, the heir to the Comets' Broomstick fortune. And Gabby drifts to different husbands every year."

"So you're still friends with them?"

"No, this is just what I heard from other people," Jackie paused. Jackie actually now looked very unhappy, she placed her tea down and looked right into Lily's eyes, "Lily, I don't think I ever apologized for what happened seventh year. I am ashamed of it, and I wish that you'll forgive me. We…I… was an idiot. I should never have agreed to it all. The moment I first used the Lip Stick, I felt horrible."

"Lip Stick?"

"It's a potion Lexie, Gabby, and I made. We used it to make guys do what we wanted. Lexie thought it would be fun to use it as lipstick and call it Lip Stick. That's why James did what he did," Jackie took a deep breath, "Lily, a small reason why we broke up, really broke up is because of you. James still loves you." Jackie sat back and fished for something in her purse. Lily was still staring at the ground trying to comprehend what was happening. "Lily, here is his number, give him a call," Jackie handed her a piece of paper, "My number is also on there, just in case you want to talk some more. Lily, I've had a great time catching up with you, but Daniel is waiting for me at home. Have a great day, and I hope to see you soon." Jackie squeezed Lily's hand which was limp on the table then disparated. Lily looked at her watch she still had time to make it to work on time. Lily placed two sickles on the table and went walked off to the muggle world.

Lily jogged slightly to the nearest underground station and made it back home in time to change. Her work clothes were simple, tight jeans and a black halter with the word Twister! on it. Lily then rushed out the door pulling her leather jacket over her outfit still having the conversation with Jackie replaying in her head.

"Hey, Lily, where've ya been?" asked Monica wiping off the bar top. Monica was the owner of the nightclub, Twister!. She was pleasant and always acting like a mother figure towards her employees.

"I caught up with an old friend," Lily replied disappearing into the owner's office to put her coat on a coat hanger.

"I hate when I catch up with those. It bores the hell out of me!" said Monica tying her long light brown hair in a ponytail.

"Yeah, and this one was one of those who made my life a living hell."

"Have a beer."

"No, I have a feeling I'm ganna have a couple of those tonight after work."

"Yeah, what's better than getting drunk, find a guy, have sex, then wake up with a hangover in a strange apartment having no idea where the fuck you are! Yup, my idea of a perfect night." Lily smiled and helped Monica clean.

"Just shut up, Bret!" laughed Rosie coming in with Bret. Bret worked with Lily behind the bar while Rosie worked the floor for orders.

"Come on you know it's true," Bret flashed his gorgeous white teeth.

"Now what would that be?" asked Monica.

"Her ass looks nice in that skirt," he grinned.

"You sure you want to say that in front of your girlfriend?" smirked Lily.

"I'll take my chances," he smiled as he lightly kissed her.

"Listen you too, I don't have a nightclub so I can play matchmaker with my employees," laughed Monica.

"Hey Lily, did Pete come with you?" asked Rosie pouring herself a drink

"Nope, he wasn't home when I left."

"You know you are suppose to keep tabs on your roommate."

"Really, and why would I want to do that?"

"Because you have to keep us updated on him and Gary."

"Gary and I are fine," said a dirty blonde guy in the doorway,

"There you go, honey, an answer right from Pete!" smirked Lily who knew that that was the answer every time, to the question.

"Alright, alright, before I let you guys go wild, I have some announcements," said Monica standing on the bar while four on the floor hooted and hollered, " Okay settle down, we have the fire inspector coming tonight, so try not be too insane, for me! Now the moment that you all have been waiting for, drum roll please… paychecks tonight after happy time ends, now get all your asses ready for work!" she said smiling. The workers screamed and thus began the night.

hope you guys like it! please R&R and i will love you forever!