Chapter 5- Lily's Diary Entry
The next morning was September 1st, time for Lily and Peyton and the rest of the Hogwarts students to board the Hogwarts Express and head back for another year of learning. Lily found herself with some spare time so she decided to write in her diary. Writing in her diary was one of the few times she really got to sit down and let everything out, besides when she was having a serious conversation with Peyton. She headed to the library and sat in one of the huge armchairs and flipped on a lamp. Other then the small light it was completely dark in the library. Everyone else in the house was asleep and it was pitch dark.
Dear Diary,
Tomorrow I head back for Hogwarts. I have a feeling its going to be one of the greatest years ever. Hopefully thickheaded James Potter won't try and ruin it for me again. Honestly at the beginning of the summer when he came over for a couple of days I thought maybe he was becoming a little more tolerable. But no, Potter thinks he has complete control over me and treats me as if I belong to him. Peyton said I should give him a break since she says it's obvious he likes me and just got a bit jealous. I still see no reason to date Potter since he obviously is the same insufferable git he was in 5th year. Besides we wouldn't last that long. None of Potter's relationships do. One time he went out with a girl for a couple hours and decided he didn't like the way she happened to cough so he broke up with her. That was back in 3rd year and he has barely managed to mature since then. Other than physically of course, he seems to be doing just fine in that department if I do say so myself. Although I'd never admit it to him because I wouldn't want him to have trouble getting his ego filled head off the ground when its time for Gryffindor to play Slytherin at Quidditch. Merlin knows we have to beat them because of the constant rivalry. I refuse to throw myself at him willingly anyway. Not like all those other girls who are conveniently around for him to grope. He's never had to work hard for a girl's approval before and I intend to make sure I'm one girl that doesn't just throw myself before him. I can't help but think sometimes though why he just keeps trying to date me consistently and hasn't dated any other girl since the middle of 5th year. He's asked me out plenty of times before that believe me but he's never actually stopped dating other girls to pursue me. Rather odd huh? Enough about Potter. I wish I could just stop thinking about his stupidity for 10 minutes of the day. He's owled me 12 times and I've yet to reply. (as if) Peyton's absolutely had a panic attack every time his ruddy owl flies in to deliver the letter.
Note to self: Work on her fear of birds. Or at least owls so she can send letters without me having to tie it to a bird for her.
Sirius has been owling Peyton too, although I don't know if it's because he fancies her or because he wants to torment her with the owl. You never know about Sirius. Peyton's actually starting to become very angered.
"He knows bloody well I don't like birds but does he stop? NO?! I'll kill Black when I see him." She keeps saying to me. She's taken to burning the letters when I hand them to her instead of reading them. It's quite funny to watch her throw them in the fire and mutter about bird conspiracies. I think she's developed a healthy Marauder hate by now. Good for her.
Dumbledore will probably make us sing the silly school song when we arrive. I used to find it amusing but after six years enough is enough. I always try to sing it to the fastest tune so it can be over and done with, but of course Potter and Sirius have to carry it out as long as possible. (Then Dumbledore always has to direct them as if they were all in an orchestra. Honestly we are hungry for Merlin sake.)
Prefect duties will start up again within the first week no doubt. My only salvation is that Remus is the other prefect of our year and it's not Potter. Not that it's likely he were ever offered that position. (Or that he would even consider accepting it) He can't even accept responsibility. Then again neither can Peyton. She says she's glad she isn't a prefect because it will take all the fun out of her Hogwarts years. I think she's being ridiculous. I fully enjoy my prefect duties. In fact the only reason I'd ever give them up was if I became totally swamped with homework or just tired of having so much to do. Actually I've carefully considered going to Dumbledore and suggesting that he give the position to Lynsay. She'd make a fine prefect. I know she's always wanted to have a go at it. I can see it in her eyes every time I get ready to go to something with the other prefects. I think I'll talk to Dumbledore as soon as possible when I arrive at Hogwarts. I think Lynsay would enjoy working with Remus too. They'd make a brilliant couple. Both quiet, smart, funny, and both containing a bit of a mischievous side.
I think I just saw something move by the window and I'm getting a little wigged out. Maybe it's just my mind playing tricks on me. I know I can't sleep because I'm very excited about tomorrow even though my body's exhausted. Alright now I know I saw AND heard something. This is all for now I gotta get out of this creepy library.
Lily Marie Evans
Lily slowly reached up to switch the light off. The only light that was visible was coming from the window where she saw and heard something. The light from the full moon cast a bright and eerie glow around the room. She was more towards the door so the light didn't reach that far and she was sitting completely still in the darkness straining her eyes and peering through the window from her seat. Something or someone was definitely out there.
Suddenly someone grabbed her from behind and covered their hand over her mouth.
"My, my you are the pretty one aren't you?" came a gruff voice from behind her. She thought it sounded like a rather young voice. One she had heard before but she couldn't make it out much at the time. He turned her around to face him with his hand still covering her mouth. She couldn't make out who it was because he was wearing a black wizarding robe that covered his entire body. "Don't bother struggling my dear. I'm not going to hurt you...well much anyway." He said when she began struggling.
"Don't worry little flower. I haven't come to kidnap you. This is merely a little drop in; the Dark Lord decided I should give you a warning." He said threateningly. Lily's brilliant emerald eyes were flashing daggers at him and she saw him pull out a long sharp knife. He cut a gash into her cheek but she couldn't yell out for help. "Not so beautiful anymore are we?" he laughed.
"I was sent to inform you that the Dark Lord is very interested in you my darling. Although I wouldn't know why he would want a filthy mudblood such as yourself, but one does not question Master. Soon you will be expected to join his side. You either join or die. It's up to you. I'd choose life and power if I were you. The Dark Lord has so much to offer you. Be ready." He said softly. He uncovered her mouth a little so she could speak.
"I will never join Voldemort's side. He should know better than to even ask a muggleborn such as myself to help him wipe out the people with 'impure' blood. I'm not an idiot. I know he'd eventually end up killing me because of my muggle heritage." Lily said in a deathly cold whisper, for that was all she could manager to get out. Anger flashed again in her green eyes.
"Ah you are very wise for a 16 year old girl and very brave. Or maybe you are foolish for daring to speak his name and refusing to join. Soon you'll see the better choice my dear." the person replied gruffly. "Until then I'll only leave you with my very best parting wishes." he smiled evilly. "Crucio." He said while pointing his wand at Lily, then he apparated with a loud crack.
The spell hit Lily hard. She was knocked to the ground and blood was still gushing from her cheek. Painful memories flashed into her mind. She didn't even realize she was screaming loud enough to wake the entire household. The Evans' and Starr families rushed into the library upon hearing Lily's painful screams.
"Lily! It's me Lily! It's Peyton. Don't let it get to you Tiger Lily, your home and safe! Please stop Lils!" Peyton pleaded through tears. Lily finally heard her voice and stopped and was lying on the ground twitching occasionally and unconscious.
"We have to get her to bed." Caden Starr said softly. "Then I'll explain what I know of that has happened to Lily." He added to Lily's parents. "Maybe in the morning she can tell us the complete story, but for now she needs rest."
Lily's father carried her back to her bedroom and Peyton climbed in next to her. The adults went back downstairs to discuss the happenings of the night.
"Everything will be okay Lily. I promise. I won't let anyone hurt you anymore and I'm sorry I wasn't there." Peyton whispered holding Lily's hand. She snuggled under the covers and held Lily protectively against her. That's how they found the two teenagers early the next morning.
The next morning was September 1st, time for Lily and Peyton and the rest of the Hogwarts students to board the Hogwarts Express and head back for another year of learning. Lily found herself with some spare time so she decided to write in her diary. Writing in her diary was one of the few times she really got to sit down and let everything out, besides when she was having a serious conversation with Peyton. She headed to the library and sat in one of the huge armchairs and flipped on a lamp. Other then the small light it was completely dark in the library. Everyone else in the house was asleep and it was pitch dark.
Dear Diary,
Tomorrow I head back for Hogwarts. I have a feeling its going to be one of the greatest years ever. Hopefully thickheaded James Potter won't try and ruin it for me again. Honestly at the beginning of the summer when he came over for a couple of days I thought maybe he was becoming a little more tolerable. But no, Potter thinks he has complete control over me and treats me as if I belong to him. Peyton said I should give him a break since she says it's obvious he likes me and just got a bit jealous. I still see no reason to date Potter since he obviously is the same insufferable git he was in 5th year. Besides we wouldn't last that long. None of Potter's relationships do. One time he went out with a girl for a couple hours and decided he didn't like the way she happened to cough so he broke up with her. That was back in 3rd year and he has barely managed to mature since then. Other than physically of course, he seems to be doing just fine in that department if I do say so myself. Although I'd never admit it to him because I wouldn't want him to have trouble getting his ego filled head off the ground when its time for Gryffindor to play Slytherin at Quidditch. Merlin knows we have to beat them because of the constant rivalry. I refuse to throw myself at him willingly anyway. Not like all those other girls who are conveniently around for him to grope. He's never had to work hard for a girl's approval before and I intend to make sure I'm one girl that doesn't just throw myself before him. I can't help but think sometimes though why he just keeps trying to date me consistently and hasn't dated any other girl since the middle of 5th year. He's asked me out plenty of times before that believe me but he's never actually stopped dating other girls to pursue me. Rather odd huh? Enough about Potter. I wish I could just stop thinking about his stupidity for 10 minutes of the day. He's owled me 12 times and I've yet to reply. (as if) Peyton's absolutely had a panic attack every time his ruddy owl flies in to deliver the letter.
Note to self: Work on her fear of birds. Or at least owls so she can send letters without me having to tie it to a bird for her.
Sirius has been owling Peyton too, although I don't know if it's because he fancies her or because he wants to torment her with the owl. You never know about Sirius. Peyton's actually starting to become very angered.
"He knows bloody well I don't like birds but does he stop? NO?! I'll kill Black when I see him." She keeps saying to me. She's taken to burning the letters when I hand them to her instead of reading them. It's quite funny to watch her throw them in the fire and mutter about bird conspiracies. I think she's developed a healthy Marauder hate by now. Good for her.
Dumbledore will probably make us sing the silly school song when we arrive. I used to find it amusing but after six years enough is enough. I always try to sing it to the fastest tune so it can be over and done with, but of course Potter and Sirius have to carry it out as long as possible. (Then Dumbledore always has to direct them as if they were all in an orchestra. Honestly we are hungry for Merlin sake.)
Prefect duties will start up again within the first week no doubt. My only salvation is that Remus is the other prefect of our year and it's not Potter. Not that it's likely he were ever offered that position. (Or that he would even consider accepting it) He can't even accept responsibility. Then again neither can Peyton. She says she's glad she isn't a prefect because it will take all the fun out of her Hogwarts years. I think she's being ridiculous. I fully enjoy my prefect duties. In fact the only reason I'd ever give them up was if I became totally swamped with homework or just tired of having so much to do. Actually I've carefully considered going to Dumbledore and suggesting that he give the position to Lynsay. She'd make a fine prefect. I know she's always wanted to have a go at it. I can see it in her eyes every time I get ready to go to something with the other prefects. I think I'll talk to Dumbledore as soon as possible when I arrive at Hogwarts. I think Lynsay would enjoy working with Remus too. They'd make a brilliant couple. Both quiet, smart, funny, and both containing a bit of a mischievous side.
I think I just saw something move by the window and I'm getting a little wigged out. Maybe it's just my mind playing tricks on me. I know I can't sleep because I'm very excited about tomorrow even though my body's exhausted. Alright now I know I saw AND heard something. This is all for now I gotta get out of this creepy library.
Lily Marie Evans
Lily slowly reached up to switch the light off. The only light that was visible was coming from the window where she saw and heard something. The light from the full moon cast a bright and eerie glow around the room. She was more towards the door so the light didn't reach that far and she was sitting completely still in the darkness straining her eyes and peering through the window from her seat. Something or someone was definitely out there.
Suddenly someone grabbed her from behind and covered their hand over her mouth.
"My, my you are the pretty one aren't you?" came a gruff voice from behind her. She thought it sounded like a rather young voice. One she had heard before but she couldn't make it out much at the time. He turned her around to face him with his hand still covering her mouth. She couldn't make out who it was because he was wearing a black wizarding robe that covered his entire body. "Don't bother struggling my dear. I'm not going to hurt you...well much anyway." He said when she began struggling.
"Don't worry little flower. I haven't come to kidnap you. This is merely a little drop in; the Dark Lord decided I should give you a warning." He said threateningly. Lily's brilliant emerald eyes were flashing daggers at him and she saw him pull out a long sharp knife. He cut a gash into her cheek but she couldn't yell out for help. "Not so beautiful anymore are we?" he laughed.
"I was sent to inform you that the Dark Lord is very interested in you my darling. Although I wouldn't know why he would want a filthy mudblood such as yourself, but one does not question Master. Soon you will be expected to join his side. You either join or die. It's up to you. I'd choose life and power if I were you. The Dark Lord has so much to offer you. Be ready." He said softly. He uncovered her mouth a little so she could speak.
"I will never join Voldemort's side. He should know better than to even ask a muggleborn such as myself to help him wipe out the people with 'impure' blood. I'm not an idiot. I know he'd eventually end up killing me because of my muggle heritage." Lily said in a deathly cold whisper, for that was all she could manager to get out. Anger flashed again in her green eyes.
"Ah you are very wise for a 16 year old girl and very brave. Or maybe you are foolish for daring to speak his name and refusing to join. Soon you'll see the better choice my dear." the person replied gruffly. "Until then I'll only leave you with my very best parting wishes." he smiled evilly. "Crucio." He said while pointing his wand at Lily, then he apparated with a loud crack.
The spell hit Lily hard. She was knocked to the ground and blood was still gushing from her cheek. Painful memories flashed into her mind. She didn't even realize she was screaming loud enough to wake the entire household. The Evans' and Starr families rushed into the library upon hearing Lily's painful screams.
"Lily! It's me Lily! It's Peyton. Don't let it get to you Tiger Lily, your home and safe! Please stop Lils!" Peyton pleaded through tears. Lily finally heard her voice and stopped and was lying on the ground twitching occasionally and unconscious.
"We have to get her to bed." Caden Starr said softly. "Then I'll explain what I know of that has happened to Lily." He added to Lily's parents. "Maybe in the morning she can tell us the complete story, but for now she needs rest."
Lily's father carried her back to her bedroom and Peyton climbed in next to her. The adults went back downstairs to discuss the happenings of the night.
"Everything will be okay Lily. I promise. I won't let anyone hurt you anymore and I'm sorry I wasn't there." Peyton whispered holding Lily's hand. She snuggled under the covers and held Lily protectively against her. That's how they found the two teenagers early the next morning.