Hey guys! I'm here with a bit of a different story this time. This story is a set of oneshots that were supposed to be in my Jily fanfic called "Secrets Revealed" back in 2007/2008. I was working on the story very eagerly back then with lots of ideas and passion for it, but then the PC I was working with got so messed up that I had no chance to save the 18 chapters that I had already written. Ever since I desperately tried to rewrite the whole thing. It has been about 11 years since then, and I finally admitted to myself that rewriting the whole story as it was was impossible. So instead of doing that, I decided to ONLY write down the remaining ideas for the story - I'm amazed that I still remember them - and I have written 5 oneshots that includes all the important parts of the storyline so it will never confuse anybody. And because my dream was to post this story on this site, I will do so with these oneshots.

In the first oneshot, 'One Day...', James Potter has just gotten dumped by his longtime girlfriend Julia Woodstock and heads outside to clear his head, when Lily Evans appears and they have a talk during the Halloween fancy dress party at Hogwarts.

And as usual, I don't own Harry Potter. Sadly, I'm not J.K. Rowling in disguise. But if I was, the Marauders book would've been written already.

Happy reading! :)

Part 1 - "One Day..."

Halloween was supposed to be fun as usual for James Potter, but this year's had been a total disaster for him so far – his longtime girlfriend Julia Woodstock had just dumped him in front of everybody in the Great Hall and he just couldn't figure out the reason. Everything had gone so well! He took her on a wonderful date to Hogsmeade and he had used days to plan it properly.

Everything had started out okay in the morning – he and Julia went out on their date, and everybody else who saw them were probably jealous about it and Julia had seemed very happy to be with him. Then, as time went on later that day, he had noticed that her happiness began to disappear and she had, again, become quiet and distant.

And then, at the Halloween fancy dress party for the seventh years, she dropped the bomb – she just didn't love James anymore.

James had been in utter shock as she heard those words coming from her mouth. And the way she said them didn't sound like she had regretted any of it at all. James was so shocked he couldn't even react to it the right way – so Julia just escaped from him and walked away into the crowd of students that were whispering to one another eagerly.

James did nothing but sit down on the table that were put on the sides of the hall so students could sit down and rest their feet. James sat there alone, and didn't even care when passing students were talking about him. All he could think about was Julia and her sudden change of feelings towards him.

Yes, it was true that they had had their issues in their relationship. Even more in recent months but that was the main reason why James had tried his best to make Julia feel loved again because James had really, really loved her. Not many people believed it because Julia wasn't the nicest type of a person, but James had learned to know the real Julia beneath the bitch queen – although now he wondered if that had been a lie as well – and he had loved that sweet girl a ton. The purpose of the date in Hogsmeade earlier today had been meant to remind her that he still loved and cared for her, but that probably was too late.

Or maybe she thought I was saying goodbye to her? James wondered, as he sat down on the edge of the fountain in Hogwarts' courtyard. Nah, that wouldn't be it. I would say those things straight to her, not by taking stupid detours or sugar coating things.

As the evening went on, James became tired of listening people's talking about his and Julia's breakup and decided to head outside to take in some fresh air when he saw her again for the first time after the breakup and what he saw made him feel angry – and a little bit jealous as well, of course.

She was already making out with another guy. The very same guy who had been a cause of many, many of their arguments in their relationship – Jay Nicols. James had always been sure that there had been something more than just a friendship going on between the two but Julia had always eagerly denied such accusations. As James watched them make out passionately, James was pretty sure that they had been secretly together all this time and were only now able to be publicly together.

It was so humiliating for James. He had always suspected this but had foolishly believed Julia, and now she was just making his suspicions right. It was so humiliating and infuriating for him that he decided to hurry up and go outside faster. There he could calm his nerves down and maybe figure out what to do. He had had other plans for himself and Julia for this evening as well, but now he had no idea what to do. He didn't even know where his friends were.

Probably making out with Julia's group of hoes, James thought bitterly and sighed as he looked around in the very quiet courtyard. He had now sat there for 10 minutes alone, but didn't feel any calmer than before. He was still angry, and disappointed. Was this really what a heartbreak felt like? If it was, he wasn't sure if he wanted to fall in love ever again.

"I really, really hate that cunt now", James mumbled and kicked a small stone on the ground as if it was looking at him mockingly. "I tried so hard to make this thing work in the past few weeks and she fucks some loser as a sign of gratitude? Go fuck yourself, bitch..."

He sighed. It was no use to be angry at her – or at least show it to her – because that was probably what she really wanted since she was known as the bitch queen of the school. But losing his first true love certainly did hurt a bunch, that was undeniable.

His thoughts were interrupted by humming and footsteps that were coming towards him from behind. He didn't recognize the song, but it sounded kind of melancholic type of song to him. He turned around to look at the person, and noticed it was a red haired girl with eyes of the most deepest shade of green he had ever seen. She was wearing a green dress that made her eyes look even greenier. In her hand she was holding the mask that had been used at the Halloween party.

Wow, she's absolutely gorgeous. I wonder who is she. She looks familiar, James couldn't help but think and noticed that for the first time in the past few hours, he wasn't even thinking about his ex of a bitch.

"Oh, I didn't see you here", redhead said. "I can go somewhere else if you wanna be alone here..."

"Actually, I'd rather stay distracted from the humiliating breakup ever, so sit down, Red", James said. Making up nicknames already, James? Come on, you're not ready for a rebound just yet, a small voice in his head mocked him.

"Oh, alright, if it's okay with you", redhead said and sat down next to him. "Also no, I'm not the rebound girl type, James", she added and raised her eyebrow.

"Did I say that aloud?" James asked and ruffled his hair.

"Yes, you did."

"Darn, I didn't mean to say it aloud."

"It's fine. I think it's flattering that you think so about me. Rich guys like you don't usually even notice girls like me", redhead said. "I'm Lily Evans by the way."

"I'm James, the rich kid who finds you really attractive", James said as they shook hands. "You're a Gryffindor, aren't you?"

"Yes. How did you know?" Lily looked surprised.

"Because once you said your name, I remembered you're the girl who always read books by the fireplace in our common room", James said.

"Yeah, the very same one", Lily said and smiled. "I just love to read, and that spot was a perfect reading corner for me until this one bitch decided it was the best spot for her and her friends to talk shit about other students at."

James knew perfectly well who she meant and sighed. "I'm sorry that she did that."

"It's fine, James. I found another perfect place to read at and she can't find it because her clothes would get dirty", Lily grinned. "It's the enchanted room where the floor is covered with pillows that never gets dirty", she whispered.

James nodded. "Sounds like a fun place. Why are you telling me about it?"

"In case you want a place to be alone, James. You're gonna need some peace. It's perfect for that because it's so quiet and well hidden", Lily said.

"You saw the whole shitshow, huh?"

"Yeah, I saw and heard everything because I was standing really close to you with my friends", Lily said. She sighed.

"Sounds like something happened to you tonight, too", James said quietly.

Lily nodded. "I got into a huge argument about it with my friends, actually. They were too happy that the royal couple had broken up and I defended you and they got pissed because I don't hate all rich students like they do so we aren't talking at the moment. I came outside to get some fresh air to calm myself down."

"Your friends are dummies for getting offended from something like that", James said. "They gotta realize not all rich kids are assholes like my ex of a bitch is."

Lily nodded. "I tried to tell them that but they just walked away calling me naive."

"If they treat you like that all the time, you need new friends, Lily."

Lily sighed and nodded, but said nothing. She just looked really, really sad. James couldn't help but wonder if they had been arguing about similar things before but decided not to dig up the subject any more. Lily wasn't exactly his friend – well, yet – and he didn't have any rights to go that personal with someone he didn't know well enough.

"I came outside to calm myself down so I don't hex Jay Nicols, with whom Julia was making out with at the Great Hall entrance", James said after a short silence.

"Wow, Jay Nicols?" Lily asked. "That guy is too shady. I despise him with all my heart."

"Join the club then", James said.

"'Jay Nicols is an Asshole Club'?" Lily asked and grinned.

"You already got a title for it, huh?" James asked and laughed.

"I've hated that bastard for so long. We got a feud going on that started in third grade over grades and he always tries to sabotage me by playing tricks that helps him to win", Lily said and James saw how her eyes flashed as she went on.

This girl really hates that douche, James thought.

"Speaking of Jay, I just remembered that I heard Julia say she's happy to see how miserable you are", Lily said. "I saw her at the castle doors."

James growled. "That bitch..."

"James, don't go fight with her", Lily said and grabbed his arm as he was getting ready to stand up. "She wants you to get angry. Better way is to show her that no matter what she does she won't get under your skin."

"But..."

Lily just shook her head. "Trust me, this is the only right way to deal with that girl."

"How do you know?"

"Because she's just like my bitch sister who always tries to find ways to humiliate me in front of everybody now that she's married to a rich guy."

"So we just gotta wait until we graduate to not to have to deal with Julia?"

"That's how I've decided to live here, James. I really have no interest in getting involved with her bs. I'd rather just graduate and then live my own life how I want. She can't boss me around anymore after that", Lily said and let him go as James calmly sat back down.

"You're right, Lily. I shouldn't let her get to me like this", he agreed. "And she is richer than my family too, so there's that too..."

"Just let it be, James", Lily said. She shivered.

"Are you cold?" James immediately asked. "Want my jacket?"

"Nah, it's fine, James. I'm gonna go back inside anyways. I've found my inner calm again, and I want to see who wins the best outfit award at the party", Lily said as she got up, looking excited. So excited that James couldn't help but think how cute she was.

"Alright", James said and smiled. "You're very beautiful, Lily. What is the story of your outfit?"

"I'm a forest fairy", Lily said, as she put her mask back on. James noticed it had leaves on it.

"You're gorgeous, Lily. I wish you were my date so the party would've been more fun to me", James said and winked.

"I would've agreed to go as your date", Lily said, returning the wink. "Maybe some other party then, James."

"I'll keep that in my mind, Lily", James agreed. "Have fun at the party."

"You're not coming?"

"Nope. Julia's still there and I don't want to see her so I'm gonna head back to my dormitory."

"Okay, James", Lily said, and surprised James with a quick hug before she turned around and left him alone on the courtyard.

As James watched the redhead walk away, he smiled. He smiled because he had found something really, really unique and precious. He knew he wasn't ready for a new relationship just yet, but when he would be, Lily Evans would be the one he'd go for.

One day...

And done. I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. :)

In the next oneshot you will get to know what goes on Lily's head after the meeting with James, and also get some background information regarding her alter ego, Satine White.