Hope you liked the first chapter. It was pretty short. Sorry, I'll try to keep them longer.
Lily could not sleep that night. Thoughts wondered through her head. What was Hogwarts like? Would I make befriend anyone? Will the studies be good? What jobs will be good for me after my schooling? Will I do well? Can my parents afford it? Questions would not let her sleep. She finally got so drowsy the questions stopped.
A boy with black messy hair and glases sat at a table. His eyes were a beautiful brown. He wore black pants and a black long-sleeved shirt. He was thin, but very muscular. He was nibbling his breakfast with his Mom. His mom wore blue jeans and a pink short-sleeved shirt. She had beautiful brown eyes just like her son. She had blonde hair, which she had put up in a bun. She watched her son nibble on his food.
"James, dear, why won't you join us."
"Mom, we've been through this. I know my way around Diagon Alley. Idon't know these people and they're muggles."
"Now, James, you've dated muggles before. Why the big change of blood?"
"Muggles are annoying and a pain,"he said in a low voice, "I don't want to talk to a muggle for awhile, Mum, please." "Very well,James," his Mom said, "but I'm sure this young lady is sweeter than that last girl-what was her name?"
"Diane, Mum, Diane Johnson."
"Well, I'm sure this young lady is sweeter."
"Mom, you don't even know their names, and will you please not mention my name or even talk to me about them. Please."
"Alright, James. I promise,"
Lily was jumping up and down, running all around, and looking out the window. It was 1:00 PM and Mrs. Potter was still not here. Petunia had left at 12:00 with her date Michael or something like that. Lily was going insane. 15 minutes later, their was a big boom in the living room. Mr. and Mrs. Evans and Lily ran to the living room. Mrs. Potter stood there dusting herself off. She looked up and smiled. "Hello, I'm Salina Potter."
"Hello Mrs. Potter. I'm Harold Evans, my wife, Malay and our second daughter, Lily. Petunia refused to come," Mr. Evans said.
"Well best be going," Mrs. Potter said, "We'll need to get to everything soon. Do you know where the clinic is?"
"Yes, I work there," Mrs. Evans said. "Oh, good. Lead the way." They quickly walked to the clinic. It was only two blocks away. "Here over next to the wall," She tapped the wall 5 times in order from top to bottom with a stick. "Lily will need to do this with her wand."
"So can you tell me about Hogwarts, Mrs. Potter," Lily asked.
"Yes, and please, call me, Salina. What would you like to know?"Salina said.
"Everything. Everything I can." "Well I don't know about secret passages." "Oh, Salina, I'm sorry, I meant the schooling, classes, proffesors, students and anything else that can keep me out of trouble."
"Oh, well let's see, their will be pranksters, of course, their are the groups, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. You most likely will not be a Slytherin.Thank the Lord for that."
"What's wrong with Slytherins, Mrs. Potter," Mrs. Evans asked.
"They are just a little selfish and annoying and some follow the Dark Lord, and it's Salina, please, Mr. and Mrs. Evans."
"As long as you call us by our first names," Harold said.
"Deal,"
"So who are the Proffesors?"Lily asked. "Well their is Mcgonagal, she is kind at heart, but is firm and strict. She is the Transfiguration teacher. Binns, Magic History,well he's a real bore, from what I hear. Merthro, Potions, is mean. He favors Slytherins only. Treleway, Divintion, she's a frod, but you won't have her till your third year. Manalu, is math, I don't know anything about her. I think that's about it. Their are your House Points to and Quiditch Cup and Prefects and Head Boy and Girl."
"What kind of jobs are available after my seven years at Hogwarts."
"Well, I'm an auorer.It's a very dangerous job. For safer jobs their are jobs at the Ministry of Magic or at St. Louis Hospital. Their are many more. I believe if you go to the liabrary, you will find books on jobs. Oh, yes, I forgot one teacher.Flitwick, Charms, he is excellent."
"Wow." "Best go to Gringgots to exchange money."
"Gringots?"Malay asked.
"Oh, it's a bank and please do not shreek at the goblins. They run the place," Salina said.
"Harold, I think I'll wait outside,"Malay said.
"All right,"Harold said. They quietly walked inside as Malay waited, patiently, outside. They walked up to a goblin. "We would like to exchange muggle money for wizard."
The goblin exchanged money and they left quickly. They finished their shopping about 4:30. "Now I have to go and fix dinner at my house.Do you have a place where I can apereate. Oh before I forget here is your train ticket. Look for someone who says muggles and follow them. They will lead you to a wall. They'll run through it. You need to follow and don't try to stop. You'll crash."
"You can use my room. No one ever goes in their,"she said gloomily. "I take it you don't have any friends. It is hard to believe that."
"Believe it. People think I'm weird because I try to excel at everything. I just do my best," she said walking up the stairs. She smiled, but frowned again. "It'll probably be the same there to. I'm sorry. I just always depresses me when people think I don't know how to have fun. It just gets lonely, especially when your sister hates you." They walked into her room and closed the door.
"Their is something else isn't their."
"Yeah, don't tell my parents, but I only do this to make them proud of me. Every time I do something good I feel like I am pressured to do better. It seems like they are never satisfied. They say they are proud of me, but they keep wanting more. I'm afraid I'll make them completely proud of me." Thier was a silence. Salina patted her back. "I best be going. Bye, Lily."
"Bye Salina."
2 weeks went by fast. Next thing Lily knew, she was on the train sitting with her owl and wolf pup she had befriended that summer. She had found the pup lying by his Mother, who had been shot. The wolf pup loved Lily and the white owl. Lily had named the white pup Snowy and the white owl was named Blizard. Lily had hidden the pup until last week. Her parents saw that the pup had been trained by her well, so they let her keep him. Lily still had tears in her eyes. She wiped them with her sleeve. A boy came in and asked, "May I please sit here." Lily jumped. She had not expected anyone to talk to her. "Sorry, didn't mean to scare you."
"I'm sorry. Yes, go ahead and have a seat." She studied the boy as he sat right beside her. He had sndy brown hair and deep blue eyes that you can stare into forever. He was very pale and muscular. He was very handsome.
"I'm Remus Lupin." "Lily Evans," She said as Snowy jumped up on Remus. "I'm so sorry. He usually behaves so much better than this."
She reached out to pick him up, but Remus grabbed her hand and said, "He's fine Lily." He released her hands and she sat back down. "What's his name?"
"Snowy. He really likes you. He's never snuggled up to anyone like that but me, but he probably just wanted warmth and comfort after his Mother was shot." Lily was sure she saw anger go through his eyes just for a second. She ignored it.
"Wolves and dogs warm up to me fast." He petted Snowy. Snowy quickly fell asleep along with Remus ( Remus was still tired after last night's full moon). Lily eventually nodded off.
"Yo! You girl we 're at Hogwarts! Wakeup!" yelled a male voice.Lily slowly opened her eyes. She was leaning on Remus. She quickly sat up. Remus had evidentally been awake for awhile. She saw Snowy looking at her hungerly, then he glance at the boy who woke her up.
"Sorry, Remus. Snowy, no."He was chewing on the boy's pants. "Snowy! Naughty. I am so sorry. If you want I can sew those this weekend. Snowy! I 'm sorry I didn't think about food for you. I promise I'll get you food." Snowy was digging through her bags. "I'm so sorry about that. I don't know what has gotten in to him lately. What can I do to make this up to you?" "First off slow down. I cannot understand you if you keep babbling like that. Second , relax I hated these anyway. Third, I'm Peter."
"Lily and this is Snowy. He's usually sweeter than this." She turned to Snowy, "Bite again and I'll make sure you go without supper." Snowy whined. "You don't say sorry to me. You say it to him. Don't give me that look, go say your sorry." Snowy jumped down and went over to Peter. Lily studied the boy over as he petted Snowy. He had dark brown hair and brown eyes. He was short and skinny and not very muscular. Actually not a bit muscular. He looks like a very sweet boy.
"Lily, we need to get our stuff. We've stopped," Remus said. They silently got out of the train. "Firs' years. O'er here," yelled a humungus guy. "Firs' years o'er here." "Come on," Remus said to Lily, "Let's get a seat."Snowy followed her and Remus onto the boat. Lily couldn't help being a little over joyed about this new place. Even though Remus was babying her, she had a friend. Peter had left them after he bumped into these two black haired boys. She didn't really see them. Peter was following one of the black haired boys rather closely. Didn't matter much to her anyway. She still had Remus. Remus climbed into the boat. Lily was climbing into the boat, when she was pushed into the water. She tensed up and kept sinking. She fought it and fought. I'm to young to die. No. I just made a friend. I am not leaving him. Snowy still needs me. I still have to make my parents proud of me. I won't die, yet. She kept fighting for breate. I wish I would of excelled at swiming. Or at least took the time to learn. Someone grabbed Lily around both wrists. She let them pull her to the surface. "Lily you okay," Remus asked. She opened her eyes. Remus was soaking wet. Their was another boy beside him. She couldn't see him very well. Her visions was blury. He left quickly. "I'm okay Remus, calm down. Where's my wand." Remus handed her, her wand. "Thanks."She performed her drying spell. "When'd you learn that," a girl asked? "I read it in the Charms book. Thought I'ld give it a try. Remus, thanks."
"Next time you want to go swiming, make sure you can swim."
She glared at him and murmured the drying charm. "Where'd the other boy go?" "I don't know. He helped me save you, stayed to make sure you're okay, and left. Come on." Remus helped Lily up. They started walking to the boat, when Lily slipped and twisted her ankle. "Your luck gave in."
"Figures."
"What do you mean?"
"I've made my first friend to top it off, he's cute.'' Lily blushed, "and sweet, and nice, and smart."
"Wow you've never had boyfriend."
"Nope." "Wow! Why?"
"Muggles think I'm wierd. Most think I don't know how to be a kid."
"Study alot?"
"When I was younger. Never made any friends, so I did the only thing that I could. Just kept studying." Remus picked her up and carried her to the boat. "How about, when your ankle heals, I teach you to swim" "Sounds great."
"Hey, James. Why you soaking wet?" asked a boy with black hair and ice blue eyes. He was thin but not to thin. He was standing next to Peter.
"Accidently bumped a girl into the water. She couldn't swim. Some other boy jumped in to help her. I followed. Either ater I'ld feel guilty. Anyone know a drying spell. Sirius?"
"I do," a girl said. She murmered a spell. She was about 4'10''. Her hair was of red orange,her eyes of grey storms, and her face pale as the a piece of white parchment. "Thanks. I'm James."
"Leslie. Nice to meet you. Well better be going. Oh this is for you. Your eyes only Mr.Potter. I'll know if Mr. Black or anyone else knows. Good day to you all."
They walked up the stairs. On the top of the stairs a lady waited for them. Her brown hair was up in a bun, her glasses were at the tip of her nose, and she looked in about her 30's or 40's. "Welcome to Hogwarts. I hope you will have a nice stay. We will go and eat supper but before we do you will be sorted into your houses. Follow me." They walked through the doors. A black hat with patches, started saying a rhyme.
"I'm a sorting hat,you see I'm the one who will place you in a house Don't hide thoughts from me It won't do much So let's get to sorting Their are 4 houses to choose from Gryffindor is a proud place to be hanging They are a proud and strong and loyal to their friends Slytherin is stong and sly and never will bind They are secrative and betrayers Hufflepuff is kind They will always give Ravenclaw has brains Oh yes the are wise Now you now the mains So let's get this done"
"When I call your name you will come up here and I will place the sorting hat on your head, and you will be sorted into one of the houses. Alahaer,Giring."
"Ravenclaw!" The Ravenclaws cheered "Snape, Servious."
"Slytherin!" The Slytherins cheered.
"Malfoy, Lucious"
"Slytherin!" They cheered again "Evans, Lily."
Lily walked up to the stool. Snowy followed her scared from all the cheering. He jumped on her, shaking. Lily held him, and rocked him. "Shh, it's okay," she whispered soothinly. She sat down on the stool and Mcgonagal put the hat on her head. She heard a voice in her head say, "Very powerful. Oh, yes, very powerful. Where do I put you? You are to strong for Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. Hmm, Slytherin or Gryffindor?"
Snowy whined. Lily cuddled him closer. "Shh."
"Good luck Ms. Evans." The hat said. "Gryffindor!" Lily got up and walked down to the Gryffindor table.
"Lupin, Remus." Lily crossed her fingers as she saw Remus frown.
"Gryffindor!"
Remus came over smiling at Lily. She searched his eyes to see if he was upset, But their was no sign. She smiled at him and whispered, "See if you can get him to calm down." She handed Snowy to Remus. Snowy calmed down quickly. They didn't notice the sorting was done till Dumbledore started talking. "Welcome to another year at Hogwarts. Their are a few rules that will be laid out after supper so let's eat." He clapped and food appeared on the table. Lily pulled some meat off the bone and gave some to Snowy. He took it thankfully.
"Hi, my name is Jo," said a girl. She had black hair and bright blue eyes. She was about 4'2''. She wore red robes. "Lily Evans, this is Remus Lupin and this is Snowy."
"Where did you get him?" asked another girl. She had dark brown eyes and small, round glassses. She was about 4'5''. Her blonde hair went to her shoulders. She was very skinny.
"I found him lying next to his Mother. She was shot by a poacher. So I took him in."
"This is Naenae Stone. She has forgotten her manners,"Jo said. "We are adopted sisters. Never want to be in an orphanage it's horrid."
"Never been to one is it better than the stories I've read."
"Depends on the stories," Jo said.
"Like They Cage the Animals at Night." "Oh no not like that. It was better than that. It was just boring and not very many nice kids."
"Oh."
"I never knew my parents so I don't know if I'm a pureblood. So are you a pureblood?"
"No. Both my parents are muggles according to the magic folk, if that is the correct term?""Yes, it is," Remus said. "I'm going to go talk to Peter, Lily."
"Alright, talk to you later Remus," Lily said smiling at him. He smiled back and went over and sat down with Peter. She turned back to Jo and Naenae. They were looking at her funny. "What?"Lily asked. "You like him," Naenae said.
"And he likes you," Jo said.
"Well of course we like each other. We're friends."
"Not that way, Lily," Jo said.
"You two are crushing on each other," Naenae said.
"No we aren't. We just met. I mean he is my first friend." She tried to feed Snowy, but he had fallen asleep. She wouldn't look at the girls faces. The food soon disappeared and deserts of many kinds showed up. Lily soon met Rose Plaise, a black haired girl of 4'2''. She had silver-blue eyes and was very thin and attractive. She's a pureblood and really smart. Breza Meccinzire was a French girl with a really strong accent. She stood about 5 foot tall with hazel eyes. Her hair would of went to the middle of her back if she didn't put it in a French braid and a bun. She's half and half. They all became friends quickly.
They also met a few girls they didn't like very much. One was a real snob. Her name is Malana Ealla. She is pureblood who has brown hair and brown eyes. She is very slim and 4'8''. She is a very wealthy, but not very brilliant. One of her friends are Cindy Bones. She was an annoying little follower who agreed to everything Malana said. She was a little chubby and short. She stood 3'6'' and was clumsy and a little strange. She has blonde hair and black eyes.
Her other friend is Natil Laeras. She was more independant and a little nicer than the other two. She wore little makeup and was very quiet. Her eyes were of a velvet purple with a tint of ice blue. Her hair is long and naturally curly. The color of her hair is a light brown mixed with some darker brown and some blonde. She was just as attractive if not more attractive than Malana. She was also very brilliant.
Some of the guys were really cool. Frank Neville, he is really sweet. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He is a little chubby and stood 4'1''. He is really smart. Some of the others that were kind like some of the Ravenclaws.
Their was also the not so good guys like James Potter and Sirius Black who were whispering about pranks on Slytherins. Peter and Remus were sitting with the two boys.
The food disappeared and Dumbledore stood up and said, "I will give a quick speech of what the rules are. You are not aloud in the Forbidden Forest. Their will be no going into the 4th floor. You will be given your class schedule tomorro at breakfast. If you are late for breakfast you will have to wait till lunch. Good night to all of you and please don't stay up to late talking to your friends." Everyone got up and left.
"Gryffindor first years," a boy yelled. Kids started walking toward the door. Lily was just geting up. She tried to grab Snowy but he was gone. Lily started getting paranoid. She looked for Remus. She found him with James, Sirius, and Peter. "Remus is Snowy with you. I can't find him."
"No he's not here,"Remus said turning to her. "Need help looking for him?" "No. I am sorry for bothering you." Lily turned around so he wouldn't see the tears rollingdown her cheeks. She walked off. She searched under all the tables. For some reason she ended up outside the castle. "Snowy, where are you boy." She saw movement in the forest. "Snowy is that you. Snowy?" Leaves moved all around her. A bark came from the left. "Snowy, please come out. I'm ready to go in. No more playing, please. You should know better than this."
"Excuse me Ms.Evans, but you are suppose to be in your common room," said a voice behind her. "Sorry Proffesor Mcgonagal, but I can't find my wolf pup."
"Their is no excuse to be out here. You are not starting the year off very well. Inside."
"I am sorry proffesor. I can't. Snowy is my-"
"Excuse me Ms.Evans. I thought I heard you say you can't go in."
"Yes, I did, forgive me. That's not what I meant. I can go in."
"That's better." Mcgonagal turned around.
"I won't go in proffesor." Mcgonagal stopped and turned around. "Excuse me."
"I won't go in. All my life I have learned responsibility. Well, my wolf pup is my responsibility. She does not know anything about living in the wild. She barely had her eyes open when I saved her. I won't leave her out there." She turned away and started towards the moving leaves. "Snowy." A humungus white wolf jumped out to attack. Lily thought quickly and pulled out her wand and transformed the wolf into a kitten. Snowy came out of a bush. Lily looked at Snowy and then the cat/wolf and said, "If you behave I'll turn you back to a wolf." She transformed the wolf back to a wolf.
The wolf said, "According to my grandson, his mother is dead. Is he not correct?"
"I'm sorry, she is dead."
"Have you been giving this pup disapline?"
"Not to serious of disapline. I have threatened him with meals. I will not blame him this time. His grandmother was here. Do you want him to go with you?."
"If that is what you wish and he wishes. If he does stay with you-"
"You will see him and I would very much apreciate it if you would teach him the ways of the wolves."
"His choice then?"
"Yes. I will not choose for him. Snowy do you want to stay here or go with your grandmother?"
"Mommy," he said running to Lily.
"I have a question. Why can I understand you?"
"You have been blessed with the tongue of a wolf, my daughter." "Okay. How? Why?"
"You were born with it my. No one will ever know why you got it. When you are older you will be able to transfigurate into a wolf. You will have much trouble until the stag comes. He will help you. Better get to bed."
"What's your name? How will I find you if I ever needs you?"
"Meadowsnow. I'll know if you need me. Behave."
"Wait, about the stag part."
Meadowsnow ran off into the woods. Lily quickly picked up Snowy and asked the proffesor,"Can you show me where the Gryffindor Tower is please."
The proffesor was pail. She quickly recovered. "So you can talk to wolves. What did she say." "Yes. She told me that when I get older I should be able to transfigurate into a wolf. She said I would most likely have alot of trouble in transfiguration." Lily decided to leave everything else out. They talked about transfiguration as they walked to a portrait of a fat lady. "Password?"
"Trificas Totalis"
The portrait moved aside. They walked in. People went quiet. "Lily your dorm is that way. If you need any help with transfiguration come see me at any hour."
"Thank you Proffesor Mcgongal." She left without another word. She silently went towards the stairs.
"Lily, where were you,"Remus asked.
"Looking for Snowy."
"It took you that long. Why didn't you come back for help."
"Look, I don't need anyone's help. I can take care of myself Remus. You can ask Mcgongal."
"This place is different than the muggle world. Their are wolves, vampires, and other dangerous things out their. The Slyterins can also not be trusted. I have seen the way some of them look at you."
"Look, Remus, I know more magic than you do. I can take care of myself. Goodnight, Remus." She walked upstairs before he could say anything else. She went to her bed and got out a piece of parchment to start writing to her parents. After she was done she went back downstairs. She was regretting the things she said to Remus. Peter and Remus were playing chess. "Hey, Remus. I'm really sorry about yelling at you earlier. I did some magic and it really got me cranky and tired. So I am really sorry."
Remus kept playing the game. He was trying not to smile. Peter smiled though.
"Are you even listening to me. Remus! Hello! Why do you have to be a pain! Remus, please talk to me so I know you aren't mad at me." She gave him the puppy pout. "Remus."
Crap, Remus thought. Not the puppy pout. I can't stand that. "You win." "Always works on my dad."
"Bet he gets sick of it." "Yeah." Peter just smiled. Remus looked back at the game. "Checkmate."
"Oh man. You are the champ." "Told ya." "I'll play you," Lily said. "You'll lose," Remus said. "We'll see." Peter went up to the boys dorm. Remus and Lily played till one. No one won. They ended up in a tie. They had finally called it a night. They went up to their dorms.
"Lily."
"Whose their?"
"It is me Lily. It's me."
"Salina?" "Yes. I just wanted to tell you that your mother and father made their will. You will be seperated from your sister. If they die inthe near future. Your sister will go to her friend's and you will be at my house or anyone's I decide is better for you."
"Oh cool. So your my godmother."
"Yes."
"Thankyou for telling me."
"No problem. Bye, Lily."
"Bye Salina."
James was awake when Remus came upstairs. "What happened? Peter came up long before you did."
"Chess match. I finally met my match." Remus layed down on his bed.
"So are you going to be up every night trying to beat him or trying to figure out how you don't win." James heard no answer so he looked over at Remus. He had fallen asleep. James layed down and went to sleep.
When James wokeup, it was five in the morning. He got dressed and went down stairs. A girl was just walking down stairs with a dog. She smiled at him. James felt his heart do a flip. She walked out the portrait. James just staired at the door. He soon heard her yelling, "Snowy. You are supposed to sneak and pounce."
James looked out the window. Okay, she's teaching the dog how to pounce, he thought to himself.
"Remember how Meadowsnow tried to pounce me last night. Don't worry. I don't have my wand so I can't turn you into a kitten." Snowy yelped joyfully. Meadowsnow sneeked up behind Lily and pounced her. James didn't see the wolf untill it was on top of the girl. "You got lucky," she said when she turned around and got up. "I think Snowy better go with you. He doesn't seem to being doing very good with me. I can help after classes and during breakfast, lunch and dinner. The weekends he could come back here."
"That would be fine."
"Great. I'll pose for a small animal."
"Good. Make some dummies. Squirrals or rabbits. Now let's begin. Snowy, crouch down low. Sneak. No noise or you will starve."
"Okay," Snowy said.
Snowy croached down. Lily turned around. Snowy made a small noise. Meadowsnow said, "If you can tell he is making noise, dodge him when he jumps at you."
"Okay." Lily listened like a paranoid bunny. She heard the jump. She quickly dodged it. James stared at her amazed. He was so falling for her. Lily looked up at him and smiled. She waved him to come down here. James went outside. He slowly walked over to the girl.
"Hi. You must of really been bored to be watching. No one's awake yet, are they." Lily said in wolf. "Excuse me, but I don't understand wolf." "Sorry. You must of been extremely bored."
"Why would I be bored watching you."
"Noone ever pays attention to me. They all think I am boring. First person I've ever met that actually liked me was Remus. He has different friends now to. He is really-" Lily threw James to the side and pulled out her wand. She stared the wolf in the eyes and growled.The white wolf with orange by his eyes backed off. "Forgive me. I didn't know you were her. I am at your service your ladyship. My name is Fireeyes. I am the leader of the pack."
"What are you talking about?"
"Lily, do you ever wonder why Snowy went home with you without howling for help," Meadowsnow asked.
"Yeah. Sometimes."
"You are the queen of the wolves. Your ansester, Mandy Lily Lexmark. She was a witch. She married a muggle by the name of Mark Kyle Evans. She left this pack saying her decendant would come to us at Hogwarts. She said you would be a better queen. You would be able to talk to-your mate looks petrified."
"My mate? I don't have one. Oh, the boy." "Are you all right." She turned to the boy. "I'm sorry if you are hurt."
"We should be going to breakfast. We need to be getting our schedules, too."
"Oh, yeah." She turned to the wolves. "I can't stay any longer. I need to get my schedule. I'll see you all later."
Lily and James started walking to breakfast. "We never did switch names. I'm James."
"Oh I am so sorry. I am Lil-"
"Where have you been girl. We haven't introduced you to Donna or Lisa yet," Naenae yelled.
"And Remy is looking for you," Jo said. They grabbed her arm and pulled her away. Lily looked back at James. She smiled guiltily.
Lily could not sleep that night. Thoughts wondered through her head. What was Hogwarts like? Would I make befriend anyone? Will the studies be good? What jobs will be good for me after my schooling? Will I do well? Can my parents afford it? Questions would not let her sleep. She finally got so drowsy the questions stopped.
A boy with black messy hair and glases sat at a table. His eyes were a beautiful brown. He wore black pants and a black long-sleeved shirt. He was thin, but very muscular. He was nibbling his breakfast with his Mom. His mom wore blue jeans and a pink short-sleeved shirt. She had beautiful brown eyes just like her son. She had blonde hair, which she had put up in a bun. She watched her son nibble on his food.
"James, dear, why won't you join us."
"Mom, we've been through this. I know my way around Diagon Alley. Idon't know these people and they're muggles."
"Now, James, you've dated muggles before. Why the big change of blood?"
"Muggles are annoying and a pain,"he said in a low voice, "I don't want to talk to a muggle for awhile, Mum, please." "Very well,James," his Mom said, "but I'm sure this young lady is sweeter than that last girl-what was her name?"
"Diane, Mum, Diane Johnson."
"Well, I'm sure this young lady is sweeter."
"Mom, you don't even know their names, and will you please not mention my name or even talk to me about them. Please."
"Alright, James. I promise,"
Lily was jumping up and down, running all around, and looking out the window. It was 1:00 PM and Mrs. Potter was still not here. Petunia had left at 12:00 with her date Michael or something like that. Lily was going insane. 15 minutes later, their was a big boom in the living room. Mr. and Mrs. Evans and Lily ran to the living room. Mrs. Potter stood there dusting herself off. She looked up and smiled. "Hello, I'm Salina Potter."
"Hello Mrs. Potter. I'm Harold Evans, my wife, Malay and our second daughter, Lily. Petunia refused to come," Mr. Evans said.
"Well best be going," Mrs. Potter said, "We'll need to get to everything soon. Do you know where the clinic is?"
"Yes, I work there," Mrs. Evans said. "Oh, good. Lead the way." They quickly walked to the clinic. It was only two blocks away. "Here over next to the wall," She tapped the wall 5 times in order from top to bottom with a stick. "Lily will need to do this with her wand."
"So can you tell me about Hogwarts, Mrs. Potter," Lily asked.
"Yes, and please, call me, Salina. What would you like to know?"Salina said.
"Everything. Everything I can." "Well I don't know about secret passages." "Oh, Salina, I'm sorry, I meant the schooling, classes, proffesors, students and anything else that can keep me out of trouble."
"Oh, well let's see, their will be pranksters, of course, their are the groups, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. You most likely will not be a Slytherin.Thank the Lord for that."
"What's wrong with Slytherins, Mrs. Potter," Mrs. Evans asked.
"They are just a little selfish and annoying and some follow the Dark Lord, and it's Salina, please, Mr. and Mrs. Evans."
"As long as you call us by our first names," Harold said.
"Deal,"
"So who are the Proffesors?"Lily asked. "Well their is Mcgonagal, she is kind at heart, but is firm and strict. She is the Transfiguration teacher. Binns, Magic History,well he's a real bore, from what I hear. Merthro, Potions, is mean. He favors Slytherins only. Treleway, Divintion, she's a frod, but you won't have her till your third year. Manalu, is math, I don't know anything about her. I think that's about it. Their are your House Points to and Quiditch Cup and Prefects and Head Boy and Girl."
"What kind of jobs are available after my seven years at Hogwarts."
"Well, I'm an auorer.It's a very dangerous job. For safer jobs their are jobs at the Ministry of Magic or at St. Louis Hospital. Their are many more. I believe if you go to the liabrary, you will find books on jobs. Oh, yes, I forgot one teacher.Flitwick, Charms, he is excellent."
"Wow." "Best go to Gringgots to exchange money."
"Gringots?"Malay asked.
"Oh, it's a bank and please do not shreek at the goblins. They run the place," Salina said.
"Harold, I think I'll wait outside,"Malay said.
"All right,"Harold said. They quietly walked inside as Malay waited, patiently, outside. They walked up to a goblin. "We would like to exchange muggle money for wizard."
The goblin exchanged money and they left quickly. They finished their shopping about 4:30. "Now I have to go and fix dinner at my house.Do you have a place where I can apereate. Oh before I forget here is your train ticket. Look for someone who says muggles and follow them. They will lead you to a wall. They'll run through it. You need to follow and don't try to stop. You'll crash."
"You can use my room. No one ever goes in their,"she said gloomily. "I take it you don't have any friends. It is hard to believe that."
"Believe it. People think I'm weird because I try to excel at everything. I just do my best," she said walking up the stairs. She smiled, but frowned again. "It'll probably be the same there to. I'm sorry. I just always depresses me when people think I don't know how to have fun. It just gets lonely, especially when your sister hates you." They walked into her room and closed the door.
"Their is something else isn't their."
"Yeah, don't tell my parents, but I only do this to make them proud of me. Every time I do something good I feel like I am pressured to do better. It seems like they are never satisfied. They say they are proud of me, but they keep wanting more. I'm afraid I'll make them completely proud of me." Thier was a silence. Salina patted her back. "I best be going. Bye, Lily."
"Bye Salina."
2 weeks went by fast. Next thing Lily knew, she was on the train sitting with her owl and wolf pup she had befriended that summer. She had found the pup lying by his Mother, who had been shot. The wolf pup loved Lily and the white owl. Lily had named the white pup Snowy and the white owl was named Blizard. Lily had hidden the pup until last week. Her parents saw that the pup had been trained by her well, so they let her keep him. Lily still had tears in her eyes. She wiped them with her sleeve. A boy came in and asked, "May I please sit here." Lily jumped. She had not expected anyone to talk to her. "Sorry, didn't mean to scare you."
"I'm sorry. Yes, go ahead and have a seat." She studied the boy as he sat right beside her. He had sndy brown hair and deep blue eyes that you can stare into forever. He was very pale and muscular. He was very handsome.
"I'm Remus Lupin." "Lily Evans," She said as Snowy jumped up on Remus. "I'm so sorry. He usually behaves so much better than this."
She reached out to pick him up, but Remus grabbed her hand and said, "He's fine Lily." He released her hands and she sat back down. "What's his name?"
"Snowy. He really likes you. He's never snuggled up to anyone like that but me, but he probably just wanted warmth and comfort after his Mother was shot." Lily was sure she saw anger go through his eyes just for a second. She ignored it.
"Wolves and dogs warm up to me fast." He petted Snowy. Snowy quickly fell asleep along with Remus ( Remus was still tired after last night's full moon). Lily eventually nodded off.
"Yo! You girl we 're at Hogwarts! Wakeup!" yelled a male voice.Lily slowly opened her eyes. She was leaning on Remus. She quickly sat up. Remus had evidentally been awake for awhile. She saw Snowy looking at her hungerly, then he glance at the boy who woke her up.
"Sorry, Remus. Snowy, no."He was chewing on the boy's pants. "Snowy! Naughty. I am so sorry. If you want I can sew those this weekend. Snowy! I 'm sorry I didn't think about food for you. I promise I'll get you food." Snowy was digging through her bags. "I'm so sorry about that. I don't know what has gotten in to him lately. What can I do to make this up to you?" "First off slow down. I cannot understand you if you keep babbling like that. Second , relax I hated these anyway. Third, I'm Peter."
"Lily and this is Snowy. He's usually sweeter than this." She turned to Snowy, "Bite again and I'll make sure you go without supper." Snowy whined. "You don't say sorry to me. You say it to him. Don't give me that look, go say your sorry." Snowy jumped down and went over to Peter. Lily studied the boy over as he petted Snowy. He had dark brown hair and brown eyes. He was short and skinny and not very muscular. Actually not a bit muscular. He looks like a very sweet boy.
"Lily, we need to get our stuff. We've stopped," Remus said. They silently got out of the train. "Firs' years. O'er here," yelled a humungus guy. "Firs' years o'er here." "Come on," Remus said to Lily, "Let's get a seat."Snowy followed her and Remus onto the boat. Lily couldn't help being a little over joyed about this new place. Even though Remus was babying her, she had a friend. Peter had left them after he bumped into these two black haired boys. She didn't really see them. Peter was following one of the black haired boys rather closely. Didn't matter much to her anyway. She still had Remus. Remus climbed into the boat. Lily was climbing into the boat, when she was pushed into the water. She tensed up and kept sinking. She fought it and fought. I'm to young to die. No. I just made a friend. I am not leaving him. Snowy still needs me. I still have to make my parents proud of me. I won't die, yet. She kept fighting for breate. I wish I would of excelled at swiming. Or at least took the time to learn. Someone grabbed Lily around both wrists. She let them pull her to the surface. "Lily you okay," Remus asked. She opened her eyes. Remus was soaking wet. Their was another boy beside him. She couldn't see him very well. Her visions was blury. He left quickly. "I'm okay Remus, calm down. Where's my wand." Remus handed her, her wand. "Thanks."She performed her drying spell. "When'd you learn that," a girl asked? "I read it in the Charms book. Thought I'ld give it a try. Remus, thanks."
"Next time you want to go swiming, make sure you can swim."
She glared at him and murmured the drying charm. "Where'd the other boy go?" "I don't know. He helped me save you, stayed to make sure you're okay, and left. Come on." Remus helped Lily up. They started walking to the boat, when Lily slipped and twisted her ankle. "Your luck gave in."
"Figures."
"What do you mean?"
"I've made my first friend to top it off, he's cute.'' Lily blushed, "and sweet, and nice, and smart."
"Wow you've never had boyfriend."
"Nope." "Wow! Why?"
"Muggles think I'm wierd. Most think I don't know how to be a kid."
"Study alot?"
"When I was younger. Never made any friends, so I did the only thing that I could. Just kept studying." Remus picked her up and carried her to the boat. "How about, when your ankle heals, I teach you to swim" "Sounds great."
"Hey, James. Why you soaking wet?" asked a boy with black hair and ice blue eyes. He was thin but not to thin. He was standing next to Peter.
"Accidently bumped a girl into the water. She couldn't swim. Some other boy jumped in to help her. I followed. Either ater I'ld feel guilty. Anyone know a drying spell. Sirius?"
"I do," a girl said. She murmered a spell. She was about 4'10''. Her hair was of red orange,her eyes of grey storms, and her face pale as the a piece of white parchment. "Thanks. I'm James."
"Leslie. Nice to meet you. Well better be going. Oh this is for you. Your eyes only Mr.Potter. I'll know if Mr. Black or anyone else knows. Good day to you all."
They walked up the stairs. On the top of the stairs a lady waited for them. Her brown hair was up in a bun, her glasses were at the tip of her nose, and she looked in about her 30's or 40's. "Welcome to Hogwarts. I hope you will have a nice stay. We will go and eat supper but before we do you will be sorted into your houses. Follow me." They walked through the doors. A black hat with patches, started saying a rhyme.
"I'm a sorting hat,you see I'm the one who will place you in a house Don't hide thoughts from me It won't do much So let's get to sorting Their are 4 houses to choose from Gryffindor is a proud place to be hanging They are a proud and strong and loyal to their friends Slytherin is stong and sly and never will bind They are secrative and betrayers Hufflepuff is kind They will always give Ravenclaw has brains Oh yes the are wise Now you now the mains So let's get this done"
"When I call your name you will come up here and I will place the sorting hat on your head, and you will be sorted into one of the houses. Alahaer,Giring."
"Ravenclaw!" The Ravenclaws cheered "Snape, Servious."
"Slytherin!" The Slytherins cheered.
"Malfoy, Lucious"
"Slytherin!" They cheered again "Evans, Lily."
Lily walked up to the stool. Snowy followed her scared from all the cheering. He jumped on her, shaking. Lily held him, and rocked him. "Shh, it's okay," she whispered soothinly. She sat down on the stool and Mcgonagal put the hat on her head. She heard a voice in her head say, "Very powerful. Oh, yes, very powerful. Where do I put you? You are to strong for Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. Hmm, Slytherin or Gryffindor?"
Snowy whined. Lily cuddled him closer. "Shh."
"Good luck Ms. Evans." The hat said. "Gryffindor!" Lily got up and walked down to the Gryffindor table.
"Lupin, Remus." Lily crossed her fingers as she saw Remus frown.
"Gryffindor!"
Remus came over smiling at Lily. She searched his eyes to see if he was upset, But their was no sign. She smiled at him and whispered, "See if you can get him to calm down." She handed Snowy to Remus. Snowy calmed down quickly. They didn't notice the sorting was done till Dumbledore started talking. "Welcome to another year at Hogwarts. Their are a few rules that will be laid out after supper so let's eat." He clapped and food appeared on the table. Lily pulled some meat off the bone and gave some to Snowy. He took it thankfully.
"Hi, my name is Jo," said a girl. She had black hair and bright blue eyes. She was about 4'2''. She wore red robes. "Lily Evans, this is Remus Lupin and this is Snowy."
"Where did you get him?" asked another girl. She had dark brown eyes and small, round glassses. She was about 4'5''. Her blonde hair went to her shoulders. She was very skinny.
"I found him lying next to his Mother. She was shot by a poacher. So I took him in."
"This is Naenae Stone. She has forgotten her manners,"Jo said. "We are adopted sisters. Never want to be in an orphanage it's horrid."
"Never been to one is it better than the stories I've read."
"Depends on the stories," Jo said.
"Like They Cage the Animals at Night." "Oh no not like that. It was better than that. It was just boring and not very many nice kids."
"Oh."
"I never knew my parents so I don't know if I'm a pureblood. So are you a pureblood?"
"No. Both my parents are muggles according to the magic folk, if that is the correct term?""Yes, it is," Remus said. "I'm going to go talk to Peter, Lily."
"Alright, talk to you later Remus," Lily said smiling at him. He smiled back and went over and sat down with Peter. She turned back to Jo and Naenae. They were looking at her funny. "What?"Lily asked. "You like him," Naenae said.
"And he likes you," Jo said.
"Well of course we like each other. We're friends."
"Not that way, Lily," Jo said.
"You two are crushing on each other," Naenae said.
"No we aren't. We just met. I mean he is my first friend." She tried to feed Snowy, but he had fallen asleep. She wouldn't look at the girls faces. The food soon disappeared and deserts of many kinds showed up. Lily soon met Rose Plaise, a black haired girl of 4'2''. She had silver-blue eyes and was very thin and attractive. She's a pureblood and really smart. Breza Meccinzire was a French girl with a really strong accent. She stood about 5 foot tall with hazel eyes. Her hair would of went to the middle of her back if she didn't put it in a French braid and a bun. She's half and half. They all became friends quickly.
They also met a few girls they didn't like very much. One was a real snob. Her name is Malana Ealla. She is pureblood who has brown hair and brown eyes. She is very slim and 4'8''. She is a very wealthy, but not very brilliant. One of her friends are Cindy Bones. She was an annoying little follower who agreed to everything Malana said. She was a little chubby and short. She stood 3'6'' and was clumsy and a little strange. She has blonde hair and black eyes.
Her other friend is Natil Laeras. She was more independant and a little nicer than the other two. She wore little makeup and was very quiet. Her eyes were of a velvet purple with a tint of ice blue. Her hair is long and naturally curly. The color of her hair is a light brown mixed with some darker brown and some blonde. She was just as attractive if not more attractive than Malana. She was also very brilliant.
Some of the guys were really cool. Frank Neville, he is really sweet. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He is a little chubby and stood 4'1''. He is really smart. Some of the others that were kind like some of the Ravenclaws.
Their was also the not so good guys like James Potter and Sirius Black who were whispering about pranks on Slytherins. Peter and Remus were sitting with the two boys.
The food disappeared and Dumbledore stood up and said, "I will give a quick speech of what the rules are. You are not aloud in the Forbidden Forest. Their will be no going into the 4th floor. You will be given your class schedule tomorro at breakfast. If you are late for breakfast you will have to wait till lunch. Good night to all of you and please don't stay up to late talking to your friends." Everyone got up and left.
"Gryffindor first years," a boy yelled. Kids started walking toward the door. Lily was just geting up. She tried to grab Snowy but he was gone. Lily started getting paranoid. She looked for Remus. She found him with James, Sirius, and Peter. "Remus is Snowy with you. I can't find him."
"No he's not here,"Remus said turning to her. "Need help looking for him?" "No. I am sorry for bothering you." Lily turned around so he wouldn't see the tears rollingdown her cheeks. She walked off. She searched under all the tables. For some reason she ended up outside the castle. "Snowy, where are you boy." She saw movement in the forest. "Snowy is that you. Snowy?" Leaves moved all around her. A bark came from the left. "Snowy, please come out. I'm ready to go in. No more playing, please. You should know better than this."
"Excuse me Ms.Evans, but you are suppose to be in your common room," said a voice behind her. "Sorry Proffesor Mcgonagal, but I can't find my wolf pup."
"Their is no excuse to be out here. You are not starting the year off very well. Inside."
"I am sorry proffesor. I can't. Snowy is my-"
"Excuse me Ms.Evans. I thought I heard you say you can't go in."
"Yes, I did, forgive me. That's not what I meant. I can go in."
"That's better." Mcgonagal turned around.
"I won't go in proffesor." Mcgonagal stopped and turned around. "Excuse me."
"I won't go in. All my life I have learned responsibility. Well, my wolf pup is my responsibility. She does not know anything about living in the wild. She barely had her eyes open when I saved her. I won't leave her out there." She turned away and started towards the moving leaves. "Snowy." A humungus white wolf jumped out to attack. Lily thought quickly and pulled out her wand and transformed the wolf into a kitten. Snowy came out of a bush. Lily looked at Snowy and then the cat/wolf and said, "If you behave I'll turn you back to a wolf." She transformed the wolf back to a wolf.
The wolf said, "According to my grandson, his mother is dead. Is he not correct?"
"I'm sorry, she is dead."
"Have you been giving this pup disapline?"
"Not to serious of disapline. I have threatened him with meals. I will not blame him this time. His grandmother was here. Do you want him to go with you?."
"If that is what you wish and he wishes. If he does stay with you-"
"You will see him and I would very much apreciate it if you would teach him the ways of the wolves."
"His choice then?"
"Yes. I will not choose for him. Snowy do you want to stay here or go with your grandmother?"
"Mommy," he said running to Lily.
"I have a question. Why can I understand you?"
"You have been blessed with the tongue of a wolf, my daughter." "Okay. How? Why?"
"You were born with it my. No one will ever know why you got it. When you are older you will be able to transfigurate into a wolf. You will have much trouble until the stag comes. He will help you. Better get to bed."
"What's your name? How will I find you if I ever needs you?"
"Meadowsnow. I'll know if you need me. Behave."
"Wait, about the stag part."
Meadowsnow ran off into the woods. Lily quickly picked up Snowy and asked the proffesor,"Can you show me where the Gryffindor Tower is please."
The proffesor was pail. She quickly recovered. "So you can talk to wolves. What did she say." "Yes. She told me that when I get older I should be able to transfigurate into a wolf. She said I would most likely have alot of trouble in transfiguration." Lily decided to leave everything else out. They talked about transfiguration as they walked to a portrait of a fat lady. "Password?"
"Trificas Totalis"
The portrait moved aside. They walked in. People went quiet. "Lily your dorm is that way. If you need any help with transfiguration come see me at any hour."
"Thank you Proffesor Mcgongal." She left without another word. She silently went towards the stairs.
"Lily, where were you,"Remus asked.
"Looking for Snowy."
"It took you that long. Why didn't you come back for help."
"Look, I don't need anyone's help. I can take care of myself Remus. You can ask Mcgongal."
"This place is different than the muggle world. Their are wolves, vampires, and other dangerous things out their. The Slyterins can also not be trusted. I have seen the way some of them look at you."
"Look, Remus, I know more magic than you do. I can take care of myself. Goodnight, Remus." She walked upstairs before he could say anything else. She went to her bed and got out a piece of parchment to start writing to her parents. After she was done she went back downstairs. She was regretting the things she said to Remus. Peter and Remus were playing chess. "Hey, Remus. I'm really sorry about yelling at you earlier. I did some magic and it really got me cranky and tired. So I am really sorry."
Remus kept playing the game. He was trying not to smile. Peter smiled though.
"Are you even listening to me. Remus! Hello! Why do you have to be a pain! Remus, please talk to me so I know you aren't mad at me." She gave him the puppy pout. "Remus."
Crap, Remus thought. Not the puppy pout. I can't stand that. "You win." "Always works on my dad."
"Bet he gets sick of it." "Yeah." Peter just smiled. Remus looked back at the game. "Checkmate."
"Oh man. You are the champ." "Told ya." "I'll play you," Lily said. "You'll lose," Remus said. "We'll see." Peter went up to the boys dorm. Remus and Lily played till one. No one won. They ended up in a tie. They had finally called it a night. They went up to their dorms.
"Lily."
"Whose their?"
"It is me Lily. It's me."
"Salina?" "Yes. I just wanted to tell you that your mother and father made their will. You will be seperated from your sister. If they die inthe near future. Your sister will go to her friend's and you will be at my house or anyone's I decide is better for you."
"Oh cool. So your my godmother."
"Yes."
"Thankyou for telling me."
"No problem. Bye, Lily."
"Bye Salina."
James was awake when Remus came upstairs. "What happened? Peter came up long before you did."
"Chess match. I finally met my match." Remus layed down on his bed.
"So are you going to be up every night trying to beat him or trying to figure out how you don't win." James heard no answer so he looked over at Remus. He had fallen asleep. James layed down and went to sleep.
When James wokeup, it was five in the morning. He got dressed and went down stairs. A girl was just walking down stairs with a dog. She smiled at him. James felt his heart do a flip. She walked out the portrait. James just staired at the door. He soon heard her yelling, "Snowy. You are supposed to sneak and pounce."
James looked out the window. Okay, she's teaching the dog how to pounce, he thought to himself.
"Remember how Meadowsnow tried to pounce me last night. Don't worry. I don't have my wand so I can't turn you into a kitten." Snowy yelped joyfully. Meadowsnow sneeked up behind Lily and pounced her. James didn't see the wolf untill it was on top of the girl. "You got lucky," she said when she turned around and got up. "I think Snowy better go with you. He doesn't seem to being doing very good with me. I can help after classes and during breakfast, lunch and dinner. The weekends he could come back here."
"That would be fine."
"Great. I'll pose for a small animal."
"Good. Make some dummies. Squirrals or rabbits. Now let's begin. Snowy, crouch down low. Sneak. No noise or you will starve."
"Okay," Snowy said.
Snowy croached down. Lily turned around. Snowy made a small noise. Meadowsnow said, "If you can tell he is making noise, dodge him when he jumps at you."
"Okay." Lily listened like a paranoid bunny. She heard the jump. She quickly dodged it. James stared at her amazed. He was so falling for her. Lily looked up at him and smiled. She waved him to come down here. James went outside. He slowly walked over to the girl.
"Hi. You must of really been bored to be watching. No one's awake yet, are they." Lily said in wolf. "Excuse me, but I don't understand wolf." "Sorry. You must of been extremely bored."
"Why would I be bored watching you."
"Noone ever pays attention to me. They all think I am boring. First person I've ever met that actually liked me was Remus. He has different friends now to. He is really-" Lily threw James to the side and pulled out her wand. She stared the wolf in the eyes and growled.The white wolf with orange by his eyes backed off. "Forgive me. I didn't know you were her. I am at your service your ladyship. My name is Fireeyes. I am the leader of the pack."
"What are you talking about?"
"Lily, do you ever wonder why Snowy went home with you without howling for help," Meadowsnow asked.
"Yeah. Sometimes."
"You are the queen of the wolves. Your ansester, Mandy Lily Lexmark. She was a witch. She married a muggle by the name of Mark Kyle Evans. She left this pack saying her decendant would come to us at Hogwarts. She said you would be a better queen. You would be able to talk to-your mate looks petrified."
"My mate? I don't have one. Oh, the boy." "Are you all right." She turned to the boy. "I'm sorry if you are hurt."
"We should be going to breakfast. We need to be getting our schedules, too."
"Oh, yeah." She turned to the wolves. "I can't stay any longer. I need to get my schedule. I'll see you all later."
Lily and James started walking to breakfast. "We never did switch names. I'm James."
"Oh I am so sorry. I am Lil-"
"Where have you been girl. We haven't introduced you to Donna or Lisa yet," Naenae yelled.
"And Remy is looking for you," Jo said. They grabbed her arm and pulled her away. Lily looked back at James. She smiled guiltily.
