Thanks to LittleLily87, Callista Wolfwood and of course, missprongs07!

The Potter Home

Lily hastily threw her books, parchment and quills back into her trunk. Silly me, She thought bitterly, I only thought I'd be staying at my home for Christmas when her mother called for her and Melody to hurry up. She picked up her trunk and carefully brought it down the stairs nearly breaking her neck on their black cat Midnight. She found her parents and Melody waiting for her in the sitting room. Melody excused herself forcing Lily to face her parents for the first time since they'd told her to find another place to stay. Her mother looked distracted but her father was looking back at her sadly, like he didn't want to say goodbye so early. Lily brushed her hair out of her eyes and gave him a small smile. He immediately reached down and hugged her tightly "I'll miss you, button." making Lily smile with the use of his pet name for her. When he let her go Lily turned to her mother who smiled apologetically "We wouldn't do this if we didn't have to, you understand that right?" Lily nodded, trying not to cry while she hugged her mother. Melody came back in and quickly hugged her parents before they waved goodbye and disaperated.

"Oh my goodness.." Melody said, craning her neck to see the whole house. It was a beautiful stone house with vines inconspicuously creeping along the front.

"No kidding." Lily said, her sparkling green eyes wide open with shock. "Well..let's go." she stepped up to the door and hesitantly knocked.

Meanwhile, inside...

"She's not coming..I know she's not." James muttered, pacing back and forth and ruffling his hair so much that it was standing on end.

"Calm down mate, of course she's coming. She asked you, remember?" Sirius said chuckling. They heard a knock come from the front door and raced down the stairs. Sirius beat James to the door and wrenched it open. "Hey!" he said, breathlessly and smiling at mostly Melody. Both the girls greeted him back and James came into the view also greeting them. James shyly took Lily's trunk making Sirius spring into action and do the same with Melody's.

"James, your house is incredible." Melody said, looking around at the magnificently decorated house. Melody elbowed Lily in the ribs.

"Ow! Oh, yeah..its incredible." Lily muttered, rubbing her side. James grinned broadly.

"Thanks. Well, we'll show you your room first." James said, leading them to the stairs. They seemed to climb forever (possibly because they couldn't think of anything to say to each other). "Here we are." James said pleasantly and the door swung up. The girls gasped when they saw it. The walls were a light shade of blue with white furniture, including two double beds and a balcony.

"This is so nice." Lily said, going inside and making James' smile grow. He cleared his throat

"Well, that's the bathroom," he said, pointing to a door in the room, "Come back downstairs when your settled."

Lily and Melody took their time getting freshened up and finally went back downstairs.

"Now what?" Lily said, looking around

"Where do we go?" Melody added when suddenly a pretty women with brown hair came into view.

"Oh, hello!" She said, her hazel eyes twinkling "You two must be Lily and Melody. I'm James' mother, it's nice to meet you." Both girls grinned and held out there hands making Mrs. Potter grin. She shook Lily's hand first and then Melody's.

"Thank you so much for having us Mrs. Potter. We appreciate it so much." Melody said eagerly.

"Not at all, not at all. And call me Jane. And you two had better get ready!"

"Get ready?" Lily asked slowly, glancing at Melody.

"For our big party! We have it every Christmas Eve! What, James didn't tell you!" They shook there heads no, looks darkening. "Well its formal attire, hopefully you have something to wear." They nodded, bid goodbye and raced back up the stairs.

"James Potter!" Lily yelled once they'd reach their. James poked his head out a few doors down, smiling brightly, until he saw Lily's face. "Why didn't you tell us about the party!" James bit his lip and quickly slammed his door shut. He'd forgotten about that... Lily ran to the door and forced it open "That's not an answer!"

"I'm sorry?" James said meekly. Lily groaned and stomped out going back to the guest room. One good thing about girls, they are always prepared. Melody was already in the shower so Lily set out their outfits and when Melody was done she jumped in. They'd both finished their hair and make up in record time (with the help of magic, of course.)

A knock came from the door "Um..my mom wants to know if you're ready?" James said, clearly scared of what they would reply. Lily opened the door and smirked "Oh, we're ready." Lily was wearing a beautiful satin green dress that fit her form perfectly with her hair down curling softly around her shoulders.

James blinked and cleared her throat. "You look...fantastic." and Lily rolled her eyes but with a smile playing across her lips. Sirius, who was standing next to James looking very handsome in his dress robes (as did James, Lily couldn't help but to notice.) nodded in agreement.

"Very nice Lil." Melody came into the room from the bathroom

"Is that James and Sirius I hear?" she asked smiling. Melody looked very pretty indeed, her hair was pulled into a messy bun at the top of her head with a few blonde curls coming around her face. She was wearing a light blue dress that made her look amazing.

"Wow, don't you two clean up well." she said grinning.

James grinned and ruffled his hair. Sirius seemed to be speechless for the first time ever, he came to his senses "You look amazing, Mel."

Melody blushed "Oh come on, lets go." she said and so they did.

a/n

One of my better chapters, I thought. Maybe you agree, maybe you don't. Anyway, I'm having fun writing this and I'm happy with the amount of comments I'm getting, especially for my first fanfic! Anyway, keep reading and reviews are much appreciated!