Chapter One: Yesterday's Letter
"I
wrote a letter yesterday,
Just
trying to explain.
Couldn't
find the words to say.
Because
you are so far away."
-98 Degrees, Yesterday's Letter
Dear Ms. Evans,
Please note that the new school year will begin September the first. The Hogwarts Express will leave from King's Cross Station, platform nine and three-quarters at eleven o'clock.
I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected as Head Girl this year. Congratulations. Please remember to go to the Prefects' Compartment of the train, where you and the Head Boy will give the prefects instructions.
They (and you) are to patrol the Hogwarts Express and keep an eye out for troublemakers. If you will recall, any of you may give detention to any student, within reason. However, taking away house points is at your discretion, and that of the Head Boy, until you reach the school.
Upon arriving at Hogwarts, please report promptly to me, and then you may go to the feast.
A list of books for next year is enclosed.
Your sincerely,
Professor M. McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
My Dear Lily,
I am absolutely appalled upon hearing about what happened to you. You definitely didn't deserve it. Rest assured there will be hell to pay for the bloody bastard who tore your family apart, please pardon the language.
But how are you, my darling? I do hope you are all right and that you understand that I would be with you right now if it weren't for my father. I love you very much and wish with all my heart that you were able to stay at my house. Once again, you know how my father is.
I keep pacing the house like a caged tiger, which results in my father snapping at me. But I can't help it; I am consumed in concern for you.
Oh, Lily, I am thrilled that this is our last year at Hogwarts. Afterwards, I shall leave my father's house, and buy one of my own. Then I shall marry you and we will live together forever.
I'm eagerly awaiting your reply, my dear.
Love,
Lucius
Dearest Lucius,
Honored as I am to be the recipient of your love, please refrain from doing anything drastic. I love you and would be horrified if anything happened to you just because you were avenging my family.
I'm all right, I suppose. Amirah's parents are wonderful. They've allowed me to stay with them. Chelsea came over too. She was ready to miss the traditional Goodbye Party her family throws her, but I said, "Absolutely not." It's her last Goodbye Party, after all. I must admit, however, it's nice to have so many people care.
I'm sorry you are worried. What can I say to make you stop?
It saddens me to realize this is our last year at Hogwarts, but before I continue, I must go off on a different tangent.
September twenty-fifth will mark our third year together. Don't you believe we should reveal ourselves to the school? It's now or never, Lucius.
But I digress. I would love to live with you after Hogwarts (you weren't by any chance proposing, were you? Only joking, darling!).
My heart will be at ease only at such a time when you gather me in your arms and our hearts beat together.
With all my love,
Lily
My Dear Lily,
Don't worry, I won't do anything drastic. But I do wish I could get my hands on the creature that did this to you.
I'm glad you're all right, and I'm glad so many people care about you. You know I'm one of them. I don't think anything will ever make me stop worrying about you. I can't help it, but I love you far too much. I hope you can forgive me.
I suppose I'm sad too. Hogwarts has been my real home for almost seven years. It was the place I met you – how can I not be even a little sad The reason I will be happy when this year is over, is that I will be able to finally leave my father's house.
About telling everybody, I'm not so sure. I don't give a damn about what they think of me, but you – everybody likes you, and the thought that my love may cause you to be shunned bothers me.
Perhaps I was proposing. We'll see, won't we, love?
Only five more days until my eyes behold the beauty of my Lily.
Love,
Lucius
Dear Lucius,
I apologize profusely, but this had to be a very quick letter.
I, too, worried about the consequences of revealing ourselves to the rest of the school. But we must take the risk. We are seventh years – the role models of the younger students. Our relationship may change the future for Gryffindors and Slytherins. We can open a vein of possibilities. We will leave behind a legacy, for which we will forever be remembered. Just show the same sweet caring you display in your letters and when we are alone. That way, nobody will say a word.
By the time this letter reaches you, it'll be about time to return to Hogwarts. Therefore, you may not have time to reply. If you don't, I will see you there, my love.
Love,
Lily
Dear Lily,
How are you? I'm all right here at Amanda's house. I miss you so much. And of course I miss Mum and Dad. Please, Lily, don't stop writing me. We can't allow the remainder of our family to be destroyed.
Love,
Petunia
Dear Petunia,
I miss you too. Don't worry, I'll keep writing. I'll have more time to write once I get to school. I'll do whatever is in my power to keep this family together.
Love,
Lily
Dear Moony,
How are the hols going? Well, I hope. Both Padfoot and I wish you could've come and stayed at my house. Sorry you got in trouble. Sorrier you got in trouble because of us. That isn't even a sentence.
Anyway, sorry for not writing earlier. James had his head in the clouds. What are you talking about? You know I'm right. You've been thinking about Lil- Have not! You're completely in love. Well, it isn't as though you haven't been thinking about Cerise. So, what if I have? At least I'll admit it. And we have a casual relationship. Casual? You two are always over each other! But, you, my friend are madly in love with Ms. Evans. Are you ever going to approach her? I have approached her, remember? But if you recall, she rejected me multiple times! That was then. This is now!
Hey, sorry about this, too, Moony. Well, at least you got plenty of information about how our summer has been. I caught him writing a poem to Lily. I almost died of laught- My god, Padfoot, you don't have a romantic bone in you. I don't see how any girl is attracted to you. Sex appeal. What else? Er...right. Maybe we should wrap this up.I suppose.
We'll see you at school, Moony. And don't be fooled - we haven't been having a great time at my house. I promise.
Bye-
Prongs and Padfoot
Dear Prongs and Padfoot,
Sounds like you two are having a good time. That's all right. I don't mind. Without you two around, I can get some serious studying done. I've finished all our summer homework and read everything that is going to be on N.E.W.T.S. I still have a lot of studying left, I'm afraid, but if I begin now, I'll be ready for N.E.W.T.S.
Would you believe it if I said I got a letter from a girl this summer? Chelsea Tamblin, coincidently one of Lily's best friends. You'd better hurry up and ask Lily, Prongs. You and Wormtail are the only two without a girlfriend (and I heard that Hufflepuff sixth year, Helga Famboni has "the hots" for Wormtail, as Cerise would say). Your reputation is at stake, Prongs!
I should probably return to studying. See you at school.
Your friend,
Moony
Dear
Moony,
Studying? How can you be studying during the summer?Ouch. I'm sorry. I didn't think your parents would be that harsh. Oh no, wait. You decided to study of your own free will! Are you mad? More than mad, Padfoot. He's insane.I'll say.
You said a girl wrote you a letter? Well what did you expect? A frog? It's about time you realized how that girl feels about you. Chelsea Tamblin, eh? Good catch, Moony. You'll have to teach me your trick, you sly dog.He doesn't have a trick. Girls are attracted because he doesn't chase after them. I don't chase after girls. They chase after me. Oh, right the way you didn't chase after Cerise.
We can't wait to see you and Wormtail at school, Moony. Speaking of Wormtail, who's Helga? I don't know. Some Hufflepuff.
Right, so we'll definitely see you at school. Enough, Padfoot! The letter's over now.
Your
friends,
Prongs and Padfoot
Dear Amirah,
It's so strange writing you this letter while I'm at your house, but of course we can't allow Lily to overhear.
How can Lily not understand that James is perfect for her? She is so dense! We have to get them together somehow! He likes her. It's so obvious, yet she does not see it.
Well, she will not escape this year! Write back soon, Ami!
Love, your friend,
Chelsea
Dear Chelsea,
This is strange, but no matter. Lily will kill us if she hears our conversation.
I think she has selective vision/perception. That would explain why she doesn't see this very cute, very popular, and very sweet boy who is dying to date her. We have to open her eyes this year, and we will do it by any means necessary!
You're absolutely right! She will not escape this year!
Good night,
Amirah
Sneak-peek Chapter Two:
James gazed at her, and lifted his hand, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear in a surprisingly gentle gesture.
"It'll be all right, though," he promised softly. "It always is."
His breath was chilly against her cheek, as though he had just eaten a mint, and she felt goosebumps rise on her skin
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