A/N: OK then. This is Chapter 10 and as far as I can tell, this will be the second last proper chapter. After Chapter 11, there will be an epilogue and then that will be it! More about that next chapter though, for now, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I own only Courtney, Gabby, Emily and Butter, the cat. I also made up the Potter history.

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Who's That Girl?

Chapter 10: 'Prominent Wizarding Families Through-Out History'

Lily was discharged the day after she fell, having sustained only a bump to the head and a terrible headache which was soon cured by a potion from Madam Pomfrey. Nonetheless, it was advised that she didn't return to classes for another day.

Thoroughly, annoyed at this order, Lily walked her friends to Defence Against the Dark Arts after breakfast on Monday morning then slowly made her way back up to Gryffindor Tower, for once wishing that she wasn't so organised and had some homework left over.

Entering the common room, Lily found it empty but for a small group of furiously studying sixth years and Courtney's pet cat, Butter.

'What am I going to do al day?' Lily thought to herself, frustrated. 'I could go down to the library and find a book I suppose…but I've read all the good ones.'

Deciding she may as well return the book she currently had out, Lily made her way her up the stairs and into her dorm, Butter close on her heels.

She went straight to her bedside cabinet and opened the top drawer, in which she kept her library books. Pulling out the one she had to return, Lily found under it the book she'd bought in Hogsmeade two days previously. She hadn't had time to do more than randomly flip through 'Prominent Wizarding Families Through-Out History' and picked it up now.

Lily sat on her bed and put the library book back in the drawer. She would have time to return that later. For now though, she could relax and read her book in peace.

Butter leapt lightly on to the bedspread as Lily traced the gold detail on the plain, brown cover. It was a relatively new book, having been published only a year ago and Lily had purchased it for exactly this reason. She found wizard families interesting, having grown up a Muggle, and the more recent they were, the better.

She opened up to the contents page and remembered that the families were listed in alphabetical order by surname.

"Why don't we see how many Hogwarts students come from 'prominent' families, eh Butter?"

The cat stared at her with glowing, amber eyes and simply meowed.

Lily smiled and turned back to the book. She already knew about the Malfoys. Who didn't know about the Malfoys? The Blacks were listed of course, as were the Dumayns; Courtney's family.

Courtney always avoided the fact that her family were rich and that her mother was a cousin of the Minister for Magic. She didn't like everyone knowing and treating her differently because of it. Although she wasn't ashamed of her family, Courtney often pretended to be muggle-born to escape people using her, as some had once tried to do.

Flipping to the second page of contents, Lily's eyes landed first on 'Sawyer'.

"Sawyer?" Lily said aloud, looking up at Butter. "Surely not Emily's family?"

Dying of curiosity, Lily found the proper page and was greeted by three waving photos; Emily and her mother and father.

Lily's eyes bulged and she skimmed through the text, discovering soon enough that the Sawyer's were not only very well connected within the Ministry but also that they gave very generously to numerous charities. A fun fact coupled with this revealed that one of Emily's ancestors from a century ago had developed the bitter beverage Gillywater.

Lily looked up, a funny expression on her face. "Oh my," she said. "I seem to have made myself a very powerful enemy. You sure do pick 'em, Lily old girl."

Slowly, she flipped back through the pages, intending to reach the contents page the long way but the book opened up on to a page titled 'Potter' in ornate print.

"Potter? As in James Potter?" Lily asked the book.

Her question was answered when she saw the faces in the photos.

James was there in between his parents, roughing up his hair and smiling confidently. On his right was his mother, the very charming Vivien Potter, smiling and fluttering her fingers at Lily. No one could deny that she was very beautiful, with her blonde curls and sparkling, hazel eyes; James' eyes. She looked like she would never stop smiling. Zachary Potter, James' father, was dark-haired, tanned and handsome. His blue eyes stood out as he laughed and smiled.

Lily, looking over the photos, saw that James had taken after his mother in all but his hair.

Settling herself against the headboard of her bed, her pillow cushioning her still slightly tender head, Lily rested the book in her lap and began to read.

The Potter's are one of the most well-known families in wizarding history. Their line stretches back many centuries and it is rumoured that they are the descendants of Godric Gryffindor, one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Zachary and Vivien Potter are the best Auror team of the decade, having brought down numerous Dark wizards with no need for back-up. Both hove been offered the position of Head of the Auror Office on various occasions but both refused, claiming they were a team and that 'sitting behind a desk shuffling papers is no fun at all'.

Zachary is known through-out England for his original wizard chess strategies and his love of the Muggle sport, golf.

Vivien has been published in Witch Weekly regularly for the past three years with her various popular 'QuikWave' recipes.

They have one son, James, who is currently attending Hogwarts. He says he'd love to follow in his parents footsteps and become an Auror.

The family is fairly well-off and donates annually to various different charities world-wide.

Lily snapped the book shut feeling slightly sick. The Potter's appeared to be a very well-to-do family. Why had no one told her? She felt like a right idiot, making a fool of herself with the son of an important family.

"I should have left him to Emily," Lily told Butter sadly, "They're a perfect match."

She didn't know why this all of this was so upsetting. Lily had told herself that even if they dated to the end of the year, once summer started, they'd have two very different, incompatible lives.

This thought just upset her even more and a tear slipped down her cheek as the bell for the next period sounded through the castle.

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James and his friends battled their way through the flood of Hogwarts students on their way to Transfiguration.

Sirius and Remus were chatting with the girls, Peter lagged behind and James thought of Lily. He was worried about her, having to spend the day alone.

'She's smart; she'll find something to occupy her time,' James thought.

He was really proud of his girlfriend. She had ended all Sirius' plans for revenge against Emily at breakfast with a curt word and a short speech on the throes of jealousy that left Sirius with nothing more to say.

Before he dated Lily, James would probably have used a prank to get his revenge, now he heard Lily's voice in his head and knew that the matter needed to end with the recovery of the necklace. Revenge, after all, would get him nowhere other than detention and Lily certainly wouldn't thank him for it.

"Hey Prongs," Sirius whispered into his ear, startling James back to reality.

"What is it?"

"It's Emily," he replied quietly and jerked his head over at the wall.

Through a group of first years, James saw Emily sitting on the floor beside a statue, out of everyone's way. She was all alone.

James' group drew to a halt except for Peter, who continued on, not wanting to be late. James himself chewed his lower lip. He knew he should get to Transfiguration but he had to talk to her. This was important to.

He turned to look at his old friends and his new ones. They all stared back, the same understanding in each pair of eyes.

"We'll tell McGonagall you'll be a little late," Gabby said and walked away with everyone following.

Remus remained a moment longer and clapped James' shoulder. "Be gentle, Prongs. You hurt her, even if you didn't mean to."

With Remus gone, James and Emily were the only people in the corridor. He went over and sat beside her, his forearms propped on his knees.

"I'm so sorry, Emily."

"Don't bother," she said tearfully.

"Emily-"

"Don't!" She looked into his face angrily. "Do you think I don't know what you're going to say? Do you seriously think I want to hear it? I don't need your apologies, James Potter!"

Not knowing what to say to this, he remained silent and a moment later, she continued, "I don't get it. How could you want to go out with her? What does she have that I don't?"

James shrugged. "I don't know Emily. Whatever it is, it can't be seen. I didn't set out to hurt you. I did care about you."

"Until precious Lily realised she needed you, right?"

He couldn't lie to her. "Right."

"She doesn't belong to our world, James."

James frowned. "What world? The wizarding world?"

Emily shook her head. "No, our world. We are both the only children of wealthy and important families. We're expected to be with people of our own station."

James recoiled. He'd never heard her talk like this before. "You might be, but I'm not. My parents just want me to be happy. They don't care who I end up with."

"Do you really believe that?"

In response, James could do no more than frown sadly at her. He'd never felt such pity for anyone in his life.

"James, you need me!"

"No I don't. Do you know, Lily defended you this morning? Lily is the sweetest, most caring, most beautiful person I know. It's her I need, not you…"

It was then that James realised something very important. He loved Lily! Not just liked; loved! His stomach flipped and his heart beat faster. He had to tell her now! But he couldn't, he had Transfiguration.

James' eyes widened. He'd forgotten about Transfiguration.

Emily sighed. "I give up. Go to Lily. You're lucky to have someone who cares so much about you. I'll leave you both alone, I promise."

James smiled. "Thanks. I appreciate it."

Emily smiled slightly in return then reached into a pocket, withdrawing the phoenix necklace from it.

He held out his hand and she pooled it in his palm saying, "I repaired the chain so don't worry about that. Give it back to Lily with my heartfelt apologies."

James nodded and closed his fingers around it. "I will. Thank you for understanding."

She shook her head in response. "You better go. Unless I'm very much mistaken, your ten minutes late for Transfiguration."

"Right."

James stood and slung his bag to his shoulder then walked away without a backward glance at the crying girl behind him.

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A/N: There's Chapter 10. It's up a bit sooner than I thought it would be but who's complaining? I have to go to bed now but I'm hoping you'll leave me some reviews that I can check out in the morning.