"Last day of classes before we leave to go home. We leave tomorrow. And then we'll be in seventh year," Remus said. The three boys thought about what that would be like. It was a scary thought.
"Jeepers! I never thought that we'd make it," Sirius said. He shuttered. "I'm already dreading the NEWTs." He glanced at James, who was daydreaming. He was staring at the door.
"Lily!" he yelled suddenly. Everyone looked around. It was early in the morning, so only a few students were eating breakfast. Sirius glanced at the door. Sure enough, a pale and timid looking Lily stood there. She made her way over to the Gryffindor table and James slid down a dozen seats so he was next to her.
"Lily! You're back," he said hugging her. Lily shrugged her shoulders and James let go. She was really fragile and weak.
"Nice to see you again!" he said. She nodded and bit into a piece of toast. "So, Lily. What are you doing over the summer?"
"Nothing," she replied truthfully.
"Oh. Want to come over to my house?" he asked hopefully. He then added, "Remus is coming." Lily's face lit up.
"Maybe," she said. "I'll talk to my parents."
"All right!" James said and he stood up. "Can I escort you to Charms?" he asked. She shook her head and James ran to catch up with his friends.
"Guys! Guess what?" James said happily.
"You asked Lily out and she said 'no' and you reached a total of 200 rejections from her?" Remus guessed.
"It's 276 and-"
"You counted?" Sirius asked after he got over his shock. "You're pathetic."
"No, I'm in love. Anyways, Lily said that she might spend the summer with us!"
"No way!" Remus yelled.
"Yes way!" James yelled back.
"Sweet!" Sirius yelled, punching the air.
--
"Hey Sev!"
"Oh hi Lily!"
"Listen, I can't spend the summer with you." Snape was shocked and disappointed.
"Why not?"
"I'm going to Potter's house."
"What?!"
"Listen, I don't like him. I never will. I just want to do something over the summer other then listen to Petunia brag about her awful boyfriend, Vernon. You don't know how bad he is. He likes us as much as Petunia!"
"But you still have me!"
"Yeah, you and Vernon. He practically lives with us. My parents are thinking about spending the summer in Austria with his family. I can't be alone at home with them! I decided to go, mainly because Remus is going to be there. He is my best friend."
"Lily!" Snape whined.
"Sev, I'll be fine. I'll visit you a couple of times, I promise."
"Yeah, whatever," Snape said turning has back on her.
"I'm sorry, Sev."
"It's okay. Have a good summer without me," Snape said irritably and walked away leaving Lily where she was standing.
'What have I done,' she thought to herself miserably.
"Hey, Potter!" Lily shouted as James walked around the corner. "I'm coming to spend the summer at your house. As long as Remus is there." Lily walked away.
"What did I tell you?" James said smiling. He turned to Remus. "Just be sure that you're there."
"You bet!"
--
"I'm so glad that Lily is coming home with us!" James said on the Hogwarts Express the next day.
"Did you tell your parents?" Sirius asked.
"Yeah. I told them to prepare the main guest bedroom. Somehow, I don't think that Lily would be too happy if she stayed with us." Sirius and Remus laughed.
"Where is she now?" Sirius asked.
"With Snivellus," Remus replied. James and Sirius glared at him.
"She's what? How do you know?"
"I saw her going to him after our prefect meeting." James growled.
"That little rat," he said.
"James, she's not going to see him all summer. And considering that they have been best friends since age nine to last year, she has a right to spend some time with him," Remus said.
"But they're not best friends anymore! You know what he called her last year!" James said.
"Yeah, but she forgave him. They're friends again. Get used to it, Prongs."
"Moony, during times like this, you really DON'T help!"
"Whatever."
Hours later, they pulled into the station.
"Bye, Sev!" Lily called out. He waved to her and Lily walked towards her parents. "Hi mum and dad!" she said cheerfully. James watched her carefully. "Listen, remember Potter? Can I spend the summer with him?" Her parents looked at Lily as if she was crazy.
"No, mum!" Lily said and laughed. "I don't like him, you know perfectly well that I hate him as much as I did years ago. I just wanted to go somewhere because you're going to Austria and Petunia and her boyfriend are the only ones staying at home. Remus is going to the Potters, too."
"Well, if this is how you want to spend your summer, then yes you may go," Mrs. Evans said to her daughter.
"Thanks mum! Do you want me to stick around for a week or two?"
"It's alright Lily, dear. We'll miss you. Promise to write," Mr. Evans said sadly. Lily nodded her head eagerly.
"Absolutely. Let me show you Mr. and Mrs. Potter." Lily walked over to James. "Where are your parents?" she asked. He smiled.
"I'll show you. Can I take your trunk?" Lily shook her head.
"You have enough." James nodded and took Lily over to his parents. After introducing themselves to Lily's parents, Lily said good-bye and headed towards the magical car. Sirius and Remus were already sitting inside.
"Hey guys!" she said and sat down. James came in and plopped down next to her.
"Are you ready for the best summer of your life?" he asked. Lily smiled slightly.
"I'm ready for anything!" she said. Thus began a great summer with more adventure, love, and happiness then any of them could ever hope for. Even James.
THE END