I still don't own Harry Potter. Wait ………………………….………………no still don't.

Her whole life, Lily Evans thought that the most romantic places in Europe were Paris and Rome. That was before she came to Madrid Spain. Not everyone might think this but the ancient, stone buildings made Lily, who was having a hard time finding her way to Federico's headquarters, stop and admire. There she sat, outside the Palacio Real de Madrid, watching the people walk by. She laughed at what her fifteen year old self would say to her.

Lily had packed her things, left her homeland, and traveled to Spain. That was so not like her. She used to need structure and could never do anything on an impulse. She guessed her new behavior had something to do with dating James. James made you think that you could do anything you wanted. She wasn't a hundred percent sure she had a job, she had no idea where she was going to sleep that night but there was something liberating in living in the moment.

Lily looked down at the address in her hand and once again joined the many people walking the streets of Madrid. A mother and daughter were ahead of her, speaking rapid Spanish. Lily then realized something else, she couldn't speak Spanish. After awhile, Lily found the street she was looking for, but all the buildings on the street were private homes. She found the house and wondered if she should knock.

Before she had a chance to Federico came out the door. He was of athletic built and very tan. He was tall and had blonde hair, bleached by the sun. Lily had to admit he was very handsome. When he saw her he smiled a goofy, lopsided grin.

"I had just decided to come looking for you. I was sure you were lost."

Federico had been raised in England by his English mother, Lily was surprised to hear no English accent when he spoke. He was wearing a tight, white t-shirt and his rip chest was visible under it. It was only after Federico cleared his throat that Lily realized she had been gazing at his chest.

"So, Lily, do you want me to show you around?"

"YEESS, that would me nice!"

The exterior may have looked like a house but the interior didn't at all. The first thing she saw when she entered to building was a desk by the stairs. An older woman, with grey strikes in her black hair, sat at the desk. She didn't smile, nor greet the two as they walked by. Her hard gaze followed Lily as she walked.

"My office is up those stairs and to the left. To the right is my bedroom. I've been living here to save money."

When they were farther away from the woman at the desk Federico explained.

"Her name is Ramona Ramírez. She used to work for my dad. I heard some interesting things about her."

Lily was curious, "Oh, what?"

"She might have been one of my father's many lovers. I know he had many. It's why he was never been home when I was growing up. Anyway, the story I heard was that she was the good, old fashioned, Catholic school girl. She was idealistic and joined my father's paper right out of school. She fell in love with him. I guess he fed her imagination and in the end, got what he wanted out of her. He strung her along and used her for years. When she got pregnant my father broke it off."

"That's awful."

"It gets worse. The old man talked her into getting rid of the baby and was gentleman enough to pay for it. I think she regrets it to the day, the whole affair."

"Why would she continue working here, After all that happened?"

"Guess she still loved the old man, even in the end."

It was a very small paper. The staff was Federico, Senora Ramirez, and three other reporters, four now that Lily was onboard. The downstairs of the building held Ramirez desk, four cubicles and a coffee room. The first cubical they came to had a young wizard sleeping at it. He had spiked pink hair and was wearing a dragon leather jacket. When they were close enough Federico hit him hard on the back of his head.

"Sleep on your own hours Bruno."

Bruno jump into the air at the sound of his boss's voice.

"orry Fredo, won't happen again." He then noticed the pretty redhead next to him, "And who are you pretty eyes?"

Federico rolled his eyes, "This is Lily Evans Bruno, the reporter from England. Lily, this is Bruno De Luca, he is in charge of the news out of Italy. The Wizard Press is all about getting the whole picture so we have reporters from all over the world, or will someday. So far we've covered Spain, Italy, China, Russia, and now England."

As they moved away from Bruno Federico added,

"If he ever comes on too strong let me know. You still with what's his name?"

"Yeah, James and I are still together."

"And is Jamesie still making his broomsticks? How's that going for him?"

Lily felt that there might have been a little rivalry going on between the two so Lily decided to build James up a little.

"He's business is going great. Everyone loves his brooms. He just sold one to this daredevil who wants to break all these world records with it. If he does then James's sales will skyrocket."

"I was always surprised that the playboy would want to work for a living. I always imagined him doing what his forefathers did, sit around and let the other's change the world but I guess James is different."

"Yes, he is!"

Lily didn't like were this conversation was going and was happy that it stopped when they reached the next cubical. At the cubical sat a woman in her late twenties. She had light brown hair and clear blue eyes. She had been writing at her desk but when she saw the pair heading over she stood up and met Lily with a warm handshake.

I am Sonya Fedorova. I vrite the Russian Column. I have read the paper you vrote in school, the one about thee rising danger. I am very, very please to be working with such a talented vriter. If you ever need any help, please don't hesitate to ask."

Sonya spoke with a thick accent and Lily could tell that she was trying to make a good first impression.

"Thank but how could you have read my paper? It was only an essay for Defense Against The Dark Arts. It's not like it was published or anything."

"Federiccoo gave me co-py. I was interested in your thoughts about the dark uprising. I guess I-am a little vit scared now a days."

Lily nodded, "Who isn't?"

Federico pushed her to the final reporter, a geeky man of Asian Descente. When he saw his boss approach with a pretty girl he completely flipped out,

"She's no getting my job….I've been here for three years and written many good stories for you and your father and this how you repay me…"

"Calm down Ding. She's not taking anyone's job."

"What about Bruno, huh? He do nothing. I work like dog for you and look what I get. Do you think I can marry with no job bucko? Hell no I can'!"

"Lily I would like you to meet Dingbang Shing Wang. He is the columnist from China. He really is nice but he just got engaged and is a little freaked out right now. Well, here Lily is your desk."

Her cubical was right next to Dingbang and across from Sonya. Bruno had once again passed out from a hard night of partying. Federico had left her and was heading to his office upstairs.

Lily sat down and wondered what she should do. At the prophet writer's had been given their stories by the editor but her's had just left. Sonya was writing again and Bruno was still asleep. Both Ramirez and Dingbang were watching her closely.

She felt she should be writing so she picked up a quill and started writing a letter to James. She knew it was very unprofessional but she wanted James. She wanted him to take this situation and these people and make her laugh in a way that only James could. She wanted to hear what he had to say about everything.

Dear James,

The city of Madrid is very beautiful but certainly nothing to jolly old England. Federico has been very nice to me. He and a Russian journalist names Sonya are the only kind people in this office. The secretary, Ramona Ramírez, keeps watching me. I wonder if she thinks I'm going to steal quills or something. Another Journalist spent a few seconds hitting on me and is now passed out at his desk; I think I like it better that way. As I said Sonya is very nice but the last journalist scares me. His name is Dingbang Shing Wang, I know right now your laughing at his name so I'll let you continue. He is looking at me right now. He thinks I'm after his job. I still don't have a place to live. I know this should be bothering me but for some reason it doesn't. You are a bad influence and I blame you! Just kidding! How is everything going? Have you sold any more brooms? How is everyone? Do you think you could pack up your shop and move down here? I'd make it worth your while. Dingbang is starting to scare me right now. He's giving me the death glare. He's just noticed that I notice him looking at me and has gone back to his work. Thank God! I miss you, I love you!

Kisses and hugs and undying love,

Lily

P.S.

I'm serious about the moving here thing, think about it! Please!

Another chapter coming, in fact two. The first is called office party. Lily will learn more about her fellow worker's and we will meet the love of Dingbang's life. The second chapter is about a day trip. I'm going to try to finish them tonight but might not repost until Monday. Did you like this chapter? Please review!