I never thought I would ever be with him. I mean, I used to think he was a horrible person, a bullying toe rag, an annoying prat, an insufferable git. But something about him changed. He came back seventh year seeming more mature, more …
I was sitting in the Heads compartment on the train, waiting to arrive at Hogwarts for my last year, and also for the new Head Boy. He was late, which was-
"Sorry I'm late," said a voice as a shadowy figure walked into the compartment.
"You? What are you doing in here?" I snapped
"I'm Head Boy," he said as he sat down.
"You, Head Boy?" I said, with a great look of shock on my face.
"Yes," he said softly. He looked out the window, and we didn't speak the rest of the way.
What was Dumbledore thinking making Potter head Boy? I mean, he may be in the top of the class but he's horrible to the Slytherins and he's just so rude and mean. He is an arrogant prick who never thinks about-
"Lily, sorry to interrupt you, but we're here," he said as he stood up and opened the door. He held it open for her, and they walked together in silence outside of the train.
So I guess he has changed a little. I mean, when we arrived, he didn't go straight to his friends, but he helped some of the younger students find their way, and then helped me with my belongings. He then walked quietly to the carriage and sat down, not once asking me out or anything. Once we reached the castle, he quickly got out and went to gather the first years to take them to professor McGonagal. He didn't pull any pranks during the feast, and didn't create any ruckus. It was like something really changed over the holidays.
"James, are you alright?" I asked on the way to professor Dumbledore's office after the feast.
"I'm perfectly fine. Why?" he said with a genuine smile.
"I don't know, you just seem … different."
"Is that a good thing?"
"I haven't decided yet," she said with a grin.
"Well, hopefully it is," he said with a smirk.
A/N: I decided to continue with this story after a couple years of leaving it a one shot. Hopefully it turns out well. Please review!
