Chapter 2

Giving in to Her

I woke up the next morning and quickly jumped from my bed. I pulled on a pair of light blue jeans and a green top to match my eyes. I pulled my hair into a messy bun at the top of my head and rapidly put on a touch of makeup. I lugged my trunk down to the Potter's kitchen and smiled, realizing that only Mrs. Potter was there.

"Lily, you're up dear," she said, pouring me a cup of orange juice and putting some eggs and bacon onto a plate. "Let me just get James and Sirius, then we'll be off soon." I gulped hard and noticed that she had added 'Sirius' to the sentence. They would torment me for the whole ride. "JAMES! SIRIUS! Hurry up or we're going to be late!" Mrs. Potter yelled.

A few moments later, I heard footsteps coming from the stairs and I glanced up from the sink, where I put my empty plate and glass. James came down wearing only pajama pants, then Sirius only in his boxers. I could the blood rushing to my cheeks and I glanced at the floor and sat in my chair.

"What's for breakfast, Mum?" James asked, with a wide yawn at the end. He then spotted me. "Hey, Evans." I looked up at him, then his eyes bulged. "Evans! What are you doing here?"

"Lily will be getting a ride from us; right after you both hurry up and I get the elf to clean up her room." A second later, I saw the little house elf rush up the stairs, most likely to make my bed that I had slept in.

"Wait, Evans slept here last night and I didn't know?" James asked… no practically screamed… in disbelief. His mother nodded her head, then continued.

"James, this is no way to show yourself in front of a lady! You also, Sirius. Now, go back upstairs and change. I'll get your breakfasts ready." They nodded and Sirius winked at me, not caring if anyone saw him in that state.

A few minutes later, we were sitting in the car, and luckily, Sirius was between James and me. They were both staring at me the whole ride, and I just moodily looked out the window, trying to ignore them.

We finally pulled up to the curb and I pushed open the door. The sun shined in my eyes, which I wish would have happened the day before, or none of this would have happened. I thanked the Potters for letting me stay and driving, then I walked to the trunk of the car.

James ran around and met me there, pulling my trunk from the car. I rolled my eyes at him as he smiled. He picked up both of our trunks and I led the way to the platform. I glanced over my shoulder once as I took my first step onto the train as a seventh year. James had set both of our trunks down in the line, ready to board the train, so I decided to trust him; trust that he wouldn't do anything to it.

I walked alone down the train, peering into each compartment, until I finally found Shaylene, sitting alone, and waiting for me. I tore the door away and rushed inside. "Shaylene!" I exclaimed, pulling her into a huge hug.

Shaylene had long blond hair to her lower back and long bangs that were always swept in front of her bright blue eyes. She looked so much like a dumb blond, with a great body, perfect hair, and perfect facial features, but she was in the top of the class, right after me. Her large smile covered her face as she stepped back to get a better look of me.

"Lily, you look so much different from the last time we saw you!" she said, excitedly.

I smiled my perfect smile and my bright emerald eyes glistened. Just then, the compartment door slid open again and Kristina stepped in. She had short, wavy brown hair to shoulders, dark brown eyes and perfect teeth. She was about five and a quarter feet tall, the shortest of our group. She was skinny, with small curves and had a wide smile. She ran over to us girls and we hugged tightly.

We talked for a few minutes, then the whistle blew. A few seconds later, Bethany and Remus walked in hand in hand. Bethany had black hair to her mid back that was in tight ringlets. She had light blue eyes and was very skinny. We had another round of hugs, then sat down once again to talk.

"Lily, you're Head Girl, right?" Remus asked, while he was stroking Bethany's hair as she leaned her head on his shoulder.

"Yeah… who told you?" I asked; curiosity taking over me. I had only told Shaylene, and she only sometimes told secrets, yet usually they weren't mine.

"Oh, James did. He was really excited about it," he casually answered.

"How did he know? And why was he excited?" I asked, sitting up straighter, if it was possible.

"You know, his bedroom window is only a few feet from yours. I think you have forgotten that a few times this summer, from my understanding."

I blushed a little, remembering something from the beginning of the summer. I had forgotten about my obsessive fan and was dancing around my room, while the music blasted. I had just taken a shower, so my hair was wet and I was only wearing a small camisole and some short shorts. He had climbed through his window and jumped into my room. I was screaming at him for hours and all he could do was say, 'Well, Evans, it was a nice look.'

Remus continued talking, which made me snap out of daydreaming. "Well, he's excited, because…"

"Remus, what!" Kristina exclaimed, sitting on the edge of her seat.

"Well… you see… James is Head Boy," he said, rushing out the last bit in only one breath. We all gaped at him, until the door slid open once more.

"What about me?" James asked, sitting down next to me and putting his arm around my shoulder. I scrunched away from him.

"Potter, don't touch me," I coldly replied, hoping he would follow my orders, even though I couldn't get my hopes up.

"No can do, Evans. You're too gorgeous," he said, he gave me one of his smiles that usually made all the girls fall for him. I rolled my eyes and pushed farther away from him.

"Listen, guys," I said, standing up and brushing off the back of my jeans. "I have to go to the prefect meeting, see you later." I began to walk to the door and James stood up and followed me out, after giving Sirius a quick wink.

As I was walking down the hall towards the prefect's compartment, James set his hand on my shoulder. "Potter, I already told you, don't touch me."

"Just trying to be friendly with my fellow Head," he replied.

I smacked his hand off of me and coldly said, "If you ever touch me again, you won't be here to be the Head Boy." He smiled a crooked smile.

"The beautiful Lily Evans has made heart-throb, James Potter, fall instantly for her. Any comments, Miss Evans?"

"Yeah… sod off, Potter."

"Ooh, I like 'em feisty." He gave me another lopsided smile, so I glared darkly at him, then slapped his arm. I casually walked faster towards the prefect compartment. I stopped once, to see him rubbing his arm. I smiled at my defeat and marched the rest of the way.

I arrived a little late, but whatever, I mean, I was Head Girl. I slid open the door, and the talking immediately stopped. There were two students, from each house and grade level. I glanced around and smiled at everyone, except the Slytherins, of course, as I stood in front of everyone.

"Hello, everyone. I'm Lily Evans, the new Head Girl." I beamed once more, then saw that James had just come in.

"Yeah, and I'm Head Boy," he said, sitting on the end of the row and stretching back. The girls squealed excitedly and I just rolled my eyes.

"Mudblood and Mudblood lover," whispered a Slytherin, to his friend. They both chuckled and glared madly at me. I tried to hide it, but I could feel the tears swelling in my eyes. All I wanted to do was improve the school and all they could do was ridicule me.

"What was that?" James asked, jumping up from his seat and pointing his wand threateningly at both of them. I quickly wiped my eyes.

"Potter, just sit down," I snapped. James looked into my eyes, then nodded, following my order. The rest of the girls glared dangerously at me and I just sighed. "Anyways, I've already decided that all of the prefect meetings will be the first of every month. Potter, that okay with you?" He nodded slightly, so I continued. "Okay, Potter and I will be discussing everything else later, so we'll inform you at our first true meeting. Now, every once in a while, I want you patrolling. I will be making sure that everyone patrols at least twice, each. You're excused." I waved my arm towards the door and began to follow the last person, but James put his arm on my shoulder.

"Are you okay? I heard what those Slytherins were saying."

"Does it really make a difference to you?" He stared blankly at me for a moment. "I didn't think so." I turned around again and marched back to the compartment.

The rest of the train ride went by slowly, hours stacked upon hours. I had checked the patrolling about twice, then left it, once I had fallen asleep with my head against the cold train window. I had fallen asleep to the quiet pitter-patter of the rain that had unfortunately come back.

I woke up as the Hogwarts Express slowly rolled to a stop. I looked around and noticed that the rest of my friends had followed my lead. Then, I saw James. His head was resting in my lap and he was curled up into a small ball. He looked so sweet and innocent, smiling in his sleep with his hair messier than usual. I frowned, realizing my thought, then pushed him off me.

"Wh-what?" he said, startled as he fell to the floor with a dull 'THUD.' That made the rest of the group wake up, as I stared at James, with one eyebrow raised. Again, he looked so cute, waking up. I shook my head, as if trying to rattle the thought from ever entering my head again.

"Potter, you were sleeping on me," I said coolly. He smiled mischievously and I just gave a dull, "Hmff."

"You look so much prettier when you're mad," he said. He stood up and brushed himself off after running a hand through is hair, to give it the windblown and I-just-got-off-my-broom look.

"Potter… I'm…" I stuttered, trying to find the correct words.

"Falling madly in love with you? Wishing you would go out with me? Speechless at your dashing looks?" He suggested. I glared darkly, then continued.

"I'M APPAULED AT YOU, YOU STUPID GIT!" I screamed, then stormed from the compartment, realizing we were the only ones left onboard.

I jumped into the rain and couldn't help but to twirl around a few times. After seeing that everyone was staring at me, I began to usher the first years over to Hagrid, the games-keeper, and the rest of the students to the carriages. I squinted my eyes into the pouring rain and finally saw the massive figure hovering over the students.

"Hagrid, great to see you!" I screamed, trying to be heard over the loud rain. All of the first years were surrounding him and huddling close together, wishing the rain would stop. I smiled widely.

"Lily, Head Girl! Congratulations!" he roared back. I smiled after saying 'goodbye,' then began to dance my way to the horseless carriages. There was only one left, so I reluctantly stepped in.

Shae sat across from Sirius, as James sat across from me. I closed my eyes, wishing I was somewhere else, anywhere else. I opened my eyes and met his dark hazel eyes. He quickly looked away, but at the wrong place. Obviously, I was completely drenched, from head to toe, and unfortunately, the school uniform shirts were white. My eyes grew wide, when I realized then I smacked him upside the head.

"Evans, what was that for?" he asked, rubbing his head with the palm of his hand. I glared darkly at him without answering, until the carriage came to a halt.

He jumped out before me, and held out his hand. I rolled my eyes and splashed menacingly into the rain. Sirius had done the same for Shae, yet she actually took his hand. I glared at her, too, yet continued to stand there.

I began to shiver, slowly walking to the Entrance Hall, then the rain suddenly ceased. I looked up and saw James standing over me, holding his cloak neatly over my head, and smiling. Yes, sweet, but no… annoying. A second later, we reached the large doors, so I quickly pulled away.

We were the last to arrive in the Great Hall, but luckily, we didn't miss anything. I rushed to one of the few empty seats at the Gryffindor table, hoping Shaylene would sit next to me; since it was the only empty pair of seats.

Unfortunately, James can run pretty fast, and stole the seat. I sighed heavily and looked hopefully at Shae. She just shrugged and walked away to find a seat of her own. It was my first time sitting during the Sorting, without her.

As soon as the Sorting Hat began its song, I began to get lost in a daze. I was staring intently into the palms of my hands. They were badly scarred, and I knew well, that at least one other part of me was. I had gotten into a fight with my step-mother only three days before and she didn't hold back, like she had for the past six years. She had only let out all of that built in rage come sputtering out at me.

I could feel eyes on me, so I glanced up. Had I been thinking that long? The Sorting was over and the terrified first-years were already shivering, sitting at their new tables. Dumbledore stood and began giving his speech.

"Welcome to another year at Hogwarts! I have to agree with everything the Sorting Hat has stated and warned, yet on a lighter not, I would like to introduce the new Head boy and Girl, Lily Evans, and James Potter." I smiled at the crowded hall of students and noticed the snickering from the Slytherin Table. They hadn't had a Head in their house, for a very long time. I glared back at them, but kept my phony smile plastered on my face.

The Headmaster gave a wave of his hand and the food appeared magically on the long tables. "Dig in."

The feast was over before I knew it, and Dumbledore had once again stood up. He raised his hand to signal for silence.

"Now that we are all full, I'm sure you'll be wanting to sleep. Before I excuse you, I'd like to make a few announcements. Firstly, I'd like to say that the Forbidden Forest is strictly forbidden to all students." His eyes flashed to the Marauders, looking each in the eye before he continued.

"Secondly, any rule breaking, and you will be suffering the consequences." His eyes roamed the room, but once again, finished on the Marauders. I tried to hide my giggling when James gave him a small wave, and a huge smile.

"And lastly," he continued, "Lily, James, I would like to speak with you. Good night, everyone." I glanced nervously at James, who caught it.

We cautiously walked up to the staff table and waited for the Great Hall to slowly empty. I looked up into Dumbledore's eyes, and thankfully, they were still twinkling. He motioned us to follow him.

A few moments later, we had arrived in front of his office. "Sugar Quills," he said and the gargoyles jumped aside. As we walked up the spiraling stairs behind him, he began to speak. "You will receive a list of the passwords to my office, in case you have to reach me for emergencies." I nodded and sat down in one of the chairs adjacent to his desk.

I looked around his office. There were many pictures of former Headmasters and Headmistresses, many knick-knacks everywhere, and the most intriguing thing in his office: his phoenix. It was bright red with edges of gold. "What's the phoenix's name?" I asked, breaking the silence.

I looked at James who acted like none of this was a big deal. It was my first time ever in the Headmaster's office, and obviously, it was all old to him. "Fawkes," James said, lifting up in his chair, so he could sit on one of his legs. I gave him a disgusted look, then turned back to Dumbledore.

"So what did you need to speak to us about, Professor?" I asked as he handed me the list of passwords.

He smiled over his half-moon spectacles, then answered my question. "Firstly, I'd like to congratulate both of you. Secondly, I'd like you to decide on some of the things for the year. You two must both agree on the one holiday that the Holiday Ball will take place on; Halloween, Christmas, or Valentine's Day. Also, the theme of the Leaving Ball and the Hogsmeade dates must be determined. Now, off to your Common Room. Please try to decide tonight, and let me know, once you figure it out." He dismissed us, so I smiled and thanked him, then left with James.

As soon as we got to the Common Room, I looked around to find it empty. I plopped onto the couch and James did the same next to me. "Okay, so what I was thinking was Halloween for the holiday it can be a costume ball, Loving Years for the theme, and… for Hogsmeade weekends… two weeks before Halloween, Valentine's Day, and one in May?"

"Sounds good to me," James said. "It looks like you have spent a lot of time thinking of this."

"Yeah, ever since I found out about being Head Girl, I've thought of just about everything… Wait! Are you giving in to me? To me, Lillian Marie Evans?"

"Yeah… guess I am," he answered. I raised an eyebrow at him, but I stood up to leave, anyways. Just as I was about to go up to my dormitory, James wrenched the password list from my hand. I quickly spun around to see his smiling face, only inches from mine.

"Potter, give that back," I said. I didn't want to play his stupid games to retrieve it.

His smile grew wider as he lifted his arm, along with the parchment, above his head. Why did I have to be so short?

"Potter, I said, give it back!" I scowled at him, and I could feel the anger rising inside of me. I guess he noticed. His eyes glinted and he raised his arm higher.

"Sorry, Evans. Not this time. I'm Head Boy, so I have the right to have it, just as much as you do." I glared at him. He was right, but he continued. "Come on, Evans. Jump for it, if you want it so bad."

I was not anywhere near to doing exactly what he wanted. Right then, something came over me and I did the opposite of what he wanted.

I leaned close to him, and saw his eyes slowly closing. We were only inches away, and I tired to hide my smirks. Right then, I smacked him across the cheek and snatched the paper from his limp hand. I snickered as I raced up the staircase.

"Hey!" he screamed from behind me. Wow, that was like a ten second delay… I thought he was supposed to have excellent reflexes since he's seeker. Oh well, I guess I stunned him.

Suddenly, the stairs turned into a slide. He sure was smarter than he looked… he had tried to get me back down to the Common Room. Luckily, though, I had just reached the landing and I ran through the door panting.

I looked around to see that Shaylene, Bethany, and Kristina were already asleep. I rolled my eyes and quickly got into bed, thinking of what James's reactions might be the next day. I would pay.

A/N: I'm so sorry about the long delay! I was so busy when I posted the first chapter and it wasn't very smart of me to post yet. I also got really sick and landed myself in the hospital for a short while, only to get out and have to go right back in about 2 weeks later for a broken ankle, from when I was dancing. I honestly do plan on posting more often, so don't give up on me! I appreciate all of the reviews from the last chapter (although few) and I sincerely encourage you to review again!