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a creation of the wonderfull and brilliant JKR.

Authors note: Hey! This story was published here at about a year ago and I decided to erase it to make some major modifications to it. ENJOY!

Chapter 2. : THE LETTERS.

After a whole week of knowing Anna, Lily had got to know her.

She was a sweet girl, who was a little insecure of herself , not a cold-hearted girl, like she let people think. She was very easy to talk to, and a very good friend. Lily and her had a lot of things in common. They both loved books and were awfully smart and they both had a great dislike for people who considered themselves better because they had money.

Anna was also different in many ways. She was very outspoken, and never let people make her feel inferior, she was honest, and had a very sarcastic sense of humor , all in all , a very complicated person , and one who lily get along with very well , the first one she could call her friend .

Miss. Evans, Your mother is here.

Lily jumped from her bed, where she had been studying history, at full speed downstairs, in search for her mother. She found her mother in the living room , talking on the phone , dressed in a peachy dress . Her mother had short blonde hair and expressive green eyes, just like hers.

Today dear? - She heard her mother said. - But I just got here Abraham.

Alice Evans gave a sigh– Ok, ill see you tonight – and she hang up.

Mom.

Lily dear- her mother smiled at her and hugged her before giving lily a kiss on each cheek and saying - look at you, beautiful as always - there it was the stupid obssesion with the way everybody looked, Lily shook her head and tried to smile.

Thank you mom, how did it go in Paris?

Wonderful dear, Paris is beautiful this time of the year. - And Mrs. Evans smiled at her daughter once again.

That's good to know mom, well, ill see you later then.

Lily walked towards the stairs, when her mother stopped her.

Lily, be sure to get ready for tonight, we have been invited to a party planned with the Finacial Minster.

Lily turned her head to look at her mother- What?

Your father just told me.

But Mom, I have another party, a friend from school invited me.

- Well, im sorry dear, your father called especially for that, be sure to wear

Something appropriate for the event

Lily opend her mouth to protest, but she didn't, she never ever won against her mother, She was going to have to cancel the party with Anna, she gave a big sigh.

All right, mother.

Wonderful dear. - Her mother said sweetly, almost too sweetly.

With a heavy heart, lily went back upstairs to her room.

She threw herself in her bed, she didn't want to go to that party, and the same old guys with the spoiled daughters and sons would be there. She so didn't want to go.

The phone was ringing.

Hello, Lily? .

Hey Anna.

How are you?

Emm...alive.

Well yes, apparently.

- My mother just got home.

Ah Yes, I can see you are very good, I'm relieved.

Lily almost laughed– Its just, I can't go to the party tonight.

Why not? - Anna asked, indignated.

My mother is making me go to some other place; it is going to be a total nightmare.

I know, because it's going to be heaven here with all these people, isn't it? - Anna said darkly.

Lily laughed. - Not likely.

Well – Anna gave a big sigh – I guess ill see you at school tomorrow.

Of course, and don't forget your history homework.

I wouldn't dream about it.

Bye.

See ya.

Lily hang up and reluctantly went back to her history homework.

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Lily walked down the stairs against her will; she could do much better by staying at home. She had picked a red skirt with a white blouse and white sandals, very simple, but "fancy enough" to please her mother. She got to the bottom of the stairs were her father was, next to her mom.

He was red haired like lily, and had pale gray eyes, lily had taken some features from him, and he was very much like her in personality. He smiled lightly at the sight of lily and advanced towards her.

Lily- He said as he hugged her- I missed you.

I missed you too dad- lily whispered taking the faint lavander scent of her father and smiling.

She always loved her dad, he was a great man, they had shared loads of good moments together.

Lets get going, the party is in the house in front – lily heard her mother saying, she broke apart the hug and nodded.

Where is Petunia?- Lily questioned, looking around the room.

Why do you care anyways, freak? - Petunia sneered, coming down the stairs, wearing a creamy outfit, wich made her look even thinner, ad her hair in a high bun.

Petunia! - Lily's mother reprimanded.

Im just saying the truth- Petunia shrugged, passing in front of Lily.

Lily couldn't take it anymore. She looked at Petunia, and took a deep calming breath closing her eyes, her heart still beating faster with hatred , she opened them and glared once again at her sister , who now had short , purple hair.

Lily's emerald green eyes widen, as she clasped her hand to her mouth in horror. Lily's mother immediately took notice and shriek, as she made her way to petunia.

What happened with your hair, Petunia?

Petunia raised her hand to her hair with a frown, confused, but stopped dead as she touched her short locks, her eyes widen as she ran to the mirror in the main living room, she screamed.

-YOU? - She yelled at Lily – You did this freak!

I did not!

Petunia, Lily's got a point, she couldn't have done that, we were all here …- Lily's father said, quite amazed, and confused.

AAhhhhhh! - And petunia was storming out of the room, to go upstairs.

Lily entered the neighbor's house with a sinking feeling this was the worst day of her life.

She had to pretend to be interested in the boring conversations those girls made with her, and to made things worst, she had no idea what that had been all about.

She entered, looking down to her shoes, not bothering to say hi or bow ridicously.

They stopped in front of a couple, which looked oddly imponent among the other people in the room,

Welcome to our house, it's a pleasure to have you here, I'm Eric - lily heard the man said, while she looked around the room. There were many people sipping cocktails, and other drinks, people talking among themselves, and lily recognized music playing on the background, the house was very cozy and warm, Lily had to admit it was not that bad.

Lily, aren't you going to say hello?

What? - Lily squealed surprised, then realization sunk into lily as she blushed – Oh, Hello Minister, Madam, it's a pleasure to meet you.

The woman smiled at her and shook her hand, while the man smiled and bowed politely.

Would you like to meet our daughter? - The man asked- I'm sure you two will find something to talk about.

Splendid, I'm sure we will – Lily said through greeted teeth, she rolled her eyes mentally, now it was when the girl with the matching clothes will make her apparition lily thought while she watched the man go upstairs.

After a second, the man was walking down the stairs, followed by a girl.

Lily's suspicions were confirmed. The girl had a short blue dress with a matching little hat that covered most of her face, and she seemed to be blonde.

The girl was trying to take out the hat, but it seemed like she couldn't accomplish that. The girl almost tripped over the last slavon while struggling with the blue hat.

They made their way to where lily and her family were.

Well, this is my daughter, if I'm correct; I think she's your same age.

Nice to meet you – The girl said, not even looking up at Lily, she was still trying to take off her hat.

Yeah, nice to meet you – Lily said, looking at the girl curiously, there was something familiar about her voice.

The girl made a vague motion with her hands and continued her battle with her hat.

Lily rolled her eyes and moved forward, in one single movement, she pull the hat out of the girl's head. To reveal a girl with light chocolate eyes, almost like cats.

I cannot believe you live here! - Lily declared, truly happy, as she and Anna hurried out of the house and into the gardens.

I know, who would have thought we were neighbors! - Anna said, sitting on a bench and throwing the hat behind some bushes.

Lily sat down besides Anna, with a happy sigh.

I'm just happy you're here; imagine me, by myself, with all those people, simply horrible – Anna commented.

Lily nodded her head – Believe me, I know the feeling, - they stayed in silence, before lily broke it, laughing – What's with the dress?

Anna looked at lily, shook her head as Lily laughed, and proceeded to poke lily on the ribs.

Ouch!

That's what you get for mocking my clothes.

You've got to admit; it's rather depressing… your mother chose that, even the blue hat, didn't she?

Anna opened her mouth, but closed it again, nodding. Lily began laughing again.

Ohh, Anna, you've got to hear this, before we came over here, my sister was been horrible as always, and her hair turned purple, and it got short!

It was Anna's turn to laugh – Bet she looked lovely, with that horsey face of hers.

A hooting sound made both girls look up. They both gasped.

The gardens were illuminated with different colored lanterns,

The moon was beautifully shinning in the midnight sky along with twinkling stars.

But that was not the reason of their surprise; two owls were flying straight at them.

Come on, RUN!

Lily took off running behind Anna, as they made their way into a bunch of big trees on the very back of the gardens. The owls keep chasing them. Anna took lily by the arm and shoved her behind a huge mahogany tree while she positioned herself behind another tree next to Lily's.

They waited a couple of seconds, before Anna gave a relived sigh.

What is up with those bloody owls? – Anna asked, shaking her head.

Bites me- Lily said shrugging – Last week, I saw one on my window….

Lily's next words were drowned by soft hoots. Lily and Anna looked up, to see the two owls hovering above them. They held their breaths as the owls came flying to them and dropped two identical envelopes on the ground, and then they took off into the midnight sky and disappeared.

Lily advanced slowly to the envelopes, confused, and took one of the yellow envelopes, the one with her name written in green ink.

Ms. Lillian Evans

Surrey. Number 2.

Callaghan residence. The Backyard.

She frowned and turned to Anna.

The other one is addressed to you…- What's this all about?

I don't know – Anna said, picking up her letter with great caution, as though it would explode any second- but we better open them, lets go to the benches…

Dear Miss Evans:

We are pleased to inform you, that you have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. We will be expecting you at King Cross Station, Platform 9 3/4, at 11 am for the train ride. We are expecting your reply.

Albus Dumbledore.

Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Lily held her breath as she read the letter, her eyes wide; this had to be a joke, a Big Fat joke.

-You have got to be kidding me – she declared, shoving the piece of parchment into the envelope. To her surprise, Anna laughed.

- Its gets better –Anna said, taking out a list from her envelope and unfolding it – Listen to this…

All Students must be equipped with:

- One standard 2 pewter cauldron

A Wand.

Also the following boos:

A guide on self-defense, By Dian Cassidy.

Standard book of spells, Grade 1, By Miranda Watervou.

Herbs and Potions, By Alan Broshift.

Basic Transfiguration.

And they can bring if they desire a cat, an owl or a toad.

Anna finished reading the letter with a Laugh. - Does Olive boy thinks we are really so dense we would believe this?

So you think it was him who wrote these? - Lily asked, lowering her voice.

Come on Lily, It says we are witches, for God's sake!

You're right, so what do we do? - Lily's question lingered for a moment before a ripping sound filled the air.

Nothing – Anna replied, ripping apart the letter and throwing it in a nearby trash can that was next to a tree, she took lily's letter and did the same- I'm just glad the owls came while we were outside, our parents would have had a heart attack.

Lily nodded vigorously. She could imagine her mother's alarmed face, and Petunia's. Lily smiled, shaking her head. But stopped, as she remembered petunias new hairstyle.

- Wait a minute, do you remembered what happened with petunia…

Let's go inside, i'm starving – Anna said, standing up - The sooner we finish dinner , the sooner this party will end.

A faint Pop broke the silence.

Both girls turned around, to see an old man with a short white beard, twinkling blue eyes covered with half moon spectacles, and a long dark purple cloak with silver stairs.

- Good evening ladies.

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AUTHORS NOTE : Its me again , I'm leaving you all this second chapter , so you can keep up with the story. Please R&R !