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I spent the first bit of the summer with my parents. I knew once September started, I would be training to be a healer and wouldn't get to see them as much as they thought I would. The truth was, they wanted me to attend a muggle college. I had absolutely no interest in doing that. I couldn't see the point- it wasn't going to help me as a healer. I lost track of how many time we fought over it.

One fight really stuck out. I think it did because my parents had just met James that night before…

"Who's owl is that?" Dad asked.

"James'. Last night I asked if I could borrow him so that I could send a letter to the woman who's teaching the healer course," I replied.

"You shouldn't be writing to her. You should be trying to get into a non-magic university," Dad stated.

"I told you Dad, I can't! I haven't gone to muggle school in years! Anyway, I want to become a healer."

"Are you sure, sweetheart? Hogwarts was wonderful for you, but maybe you should consider a career that's not related to magic, it would give you more options." Mum said.

"But Mum, I've told you already; I want to be a healer!" I argued.

"Yes, but that's the magic version of a doctor."

"You could help a lot more people if you were a doctor. Not many wizard careers. This way you'll have a good job!" Dad said.

"Being a healer's a wonderful job, just like the many jobs in the wizarding world! James, Sirius, Remus, Peter, Alice, Frank. They're all going to be aurors!"

"What-"

"Dark wizard catchers!"

"Of course you would want to have jobs with those people! They're a bad influence on you, Lily! Remus sounds like he can't get his head out of a book- won't pay attention to anything else! Sirius and James seemed like good for nothing-"

"Charles! Don't say that! James is a wonderful young man. He was incredibly polite to you last night, even thought you didn't do the same. If anyone's going to be with Lily, he's the one! And I've met Sirius and Remus and the others that Lily mentioned. They're all so well-mannered!" Mum argued.

"When did you meet them?" Dad said as his voice rose.

"When I went to pick up Lily from the train! I was actually there!" Mum yelled.

"Lily! You mother and I have to talk privately!" Dad snapped.

I hurried up to my bedroom. I was still angry about what Dad had said. That's when the owl tapped at my window.

"Ah! Oh, that's Remus' owl," I said to myself.

I let her in and read the letter.

Dear Lily,

How did last night really go? You know how James changes, or as he says "enhances", the details. I hope it wasn't too bad. And I also hope that your dad was in a better mood. Did Dumbledore send you the letter yet? I still wish that he could of sent a letter to all five of us instead of just you. I know it's so that no death eaters will find out when the next Order meeting is, but I would like to know as soon as possible. James, Sirius, and Peter agree. It proves that Dumbledore trusts you the most out of all of us. Are you getting excited for training? I'm nervous. It won't take long for the ministry to find out that Mad-eye is training a werewolf. I know what you're going- at least he's secretive. You're right (if you actually did say that). Hopefully I'll learn a lot before that happens.

I just realized that you and Petunia have to introduce your guys boyfriends to each other. That's next week, isn't it? Good luck. When do you meet James' parents? You shouldn't be worried about that, they'll love you!

What have you been up to so far? I've been trying to learn a few extra spells so that I'm prepared for the Order meeting. But, knowing you, I haven't learnt even close to half of what you learnt!

Well, I guess that's it. Let us know when you get the letter.

Remus

The letter! My parents fight had made me forget about it. I had received it earlier that morning. The truth was, the owl was from Hogwarts. Dumbledore had sent the letter containing the information on the next Order meeting. He told us that he would send it to me. Then I would send it to James, Sirius, and Peter so that it would be harder to track. I was still confused about that, but there wasn't anything I could do to change it. I had told my dad it was a letter to a healer because I never told my parents that I was going to consider join the Order of the Phoenix, let alone actually join it! I told them that there was a war going on, but either they didn't believe me or they didn't understand how serious it actually was. I knew I could tell James about the letter, we were headed to Diagon Alley later that day so that I could buy an owl. James would owl Sirius once he got home and I could tell Remus when I sent the reply.

Dear Remus,

THE LETTER'S ARRIVED! I got it this morning. I'll tell James when I see him later today, and he'll tell Sirius. Could you tell Peter for me? Anyway, the meetings at Emmeline Vance's house. I don't know why I put I put her last name, it's not like it's a common name. Oh, and the meeting is on August 11th at 7:00P.M.

Last night could of gone better. No, this time it wasn't James fault. He was wonderful! My mum loved him! Dad on the other hand, well, he couldn't stand him. The only reason I can think is that I was complaining about him for years, and now I'm dating him.

Dad's still in a bad mood. He keeps trying to convince me to go to a muggle college. Mum says I should consider it so that I have options, but she's not forcing me, she knows how much I want to be a healer. Dad doesn't seem to care, though. I know, I know. I should listen to what you said in your last letter. But even if he is upset about me growing up, getting a job, and moving in with James (yes, I'm very excited for that. Yet another reason I'm excited for September) ; but that doesn't mean he should treat James and I this way. Even my mum noticed. To tell you the truth, they're fighting right now.

I'm not even going to talk about James meeting Petunia. I prefer not to think about it. I'm going to meet his parents near the end of July. I'm still nervous, no matter what you say, but I'm also excited to finally meet them. I just hope it won't be as bad (or worse) as last night.

I've been trying to spend as much time with my parents as I can, but with Dad's mood, it hasn't been fun. I don't Remus, you could have me beat for how many spells we've learnt! It's hard to practice when you live with muggles. My mother loves it but lately my father doesn't like it that much. I wish I could practice outside, but I can't let anyone see me.

I've got to stop writing now. I have to figure out where I left my purse- I'm going to Diagon Alley with James to buy an owl! Actually, knowing James, he'll be buying the owl. Hope to see you before the Order meeting! If not, see you then. And don't worry about the stupid ministry!

Lily

I tied the letter to Remus' owl. It had got me thinking about all that I had written about. It made me worry.