A/N: sorry I haven't updated for a long time!! My Computer has been really funky lately. Please forgive me?
Chapter 9 (Lily's POV)
I walked out the front door in a daze, the slamming of the heavy door behind me brought me back to reality. Since when did Potter act like this? And when did Potter ever blush? Since when did I blush? Very confused I reached the end of the driveway, I don't know how but I did, I could have walked off a cliff if I wasn't paying attention.
Sticking out my wand, waiting for the night bus to show up so I could get home. With a flash of light it was there in an instant, the gleaming night bus was before me.
"Hello Tom!" I said tiredly.
" E'llo Miss Lily," he greeted back, " how did it go today?"
"Oh great, just great" I expressed.
" Well off we go!" said Tom excitedly. As he closed the door to the night bus, before we shot off into warp speed (lol… I don't know why I said that oh well) I saw a stag watching from far away. It was so beautiful, it reminded me of someone. I just couldn't place it, so I continued to read the daily prophet. To my horror I gasped as I read the front page.
Voldemort on the rise?
According to reports we have been getting lately, both muggle and wizard. This Voldemort character seems to be the one behind all of theses mysterious killings back in April. Including the murders of Steve Wickershim (muggle), Penelope Pruett (witch), Daniel Dinkermire (muggle), Tanner Fledger (wizard), and many more families, in which we give our deepest condolences, May they forever rest in peace.
Below this were pictures of the people mentioned. My heart stung with sadness, theses people didn't deserve to die? They all looked so happy, not knowing what would happen to them. Who could do such a thing? If I saw Voldemort right now I would punch him in the nose, for making these families suffer. I continued reading being shocked once again.
"I've seen him, " a man from Norfolk has testified, "I was working late that night. I was closing up the shop when I saw two men talking loudly in front of my shop. It was too dark to see, but I know for sure that the taller one was him. Then the street lit up with a blinding green light. Once the light died way, he was gone, must have apparated I guess. But those horrible red eyes, I still see them in my nightmares."
The man in question has lived in Norfolk all his life, and thought this incident unusual. "The wizards here have lived in peace," he continues to say, "I don't know why or how it got so violent in the past few months." …….
I set down the newspaper, I couldn't read it anymore; it made me feel sick. Before I knew we were at my house. Tom helped carry my stuff off the bus. I smiled up at him; he returned the smile at me.
" You, be safe now Miss Evans."
" Oh I will, thank you Tom."
"Anytime miss." He said as he closed the door, and with a burst of speed the night bus was gone.
I walked up to my door. I really didn't want to go back in to this hellhole; I'd rather see Potter, which is saying a lot. My sister Petunia is an absolute snob, my dad is always at work, so I never see him. My mom is the only sane one in the family; if she weren't here I probably would kill myself being stuck in the house all summer with Petunia. She is probably the only reason I come back home for the holidays.
I opened the door, to my relief Petunia seemed to be out somewhere. Thank god for that, I continued into the kitchen in search of mother. As I opened the kitchen door I was hit in the face with the wonderful aromas of my mother's cooking.
"Hi Mom, What smells so good?" I sniffed the air again.
"Hi Lily, I'm just making some Chicken and mashed potatoes. Want to help?"
" Um… no thanks mom, I'm really tired from work today, so I might take a nap okay?" I yawned.
"Okay dearie, I'll call you when supper is ready."
" Thanks mom." I said as I stifled yet another yawn.
I was beat, from cleaning the house today; you'd think it could just stay clean for like five seconds! But no it doesn't so I have to slave away all day, making sure the floors are clean, making sure the curtains are dusted, mop the kitchen floor. I was sure I could handle it if Potter wasn't there. But he seems to have changed over the summer, actually if he asked me out I wouldn't mind all that much. Wait! Hold on a second, what did I just think? Oh my gosh stop thinking like that; you CAN'T like him. It would break every code of decency I have set for myself.
But what Remus had said was still nagging at my brain. Is there stuff I don't know about him? I didn't know he could play piano so well. How many more secrets does he have? I used to have a set picture of what James was, but it now started to change ever so slightly, he was now almost a stranger to me. I had so many questions in my head. When jewel, my owl pecked at the window. Finally some answers from my friends, sadly they were a bit smaller then the letter I had sent, but I needed the advice. I opened Alexis's first since it was on top.
Dear Lil,
I know this might seem weird at first, but I actually think he likes you. Okay go head and scream. By what you mentioned it seems there's more to Mr. Potter than meets the eye, considering what Remus said to you. I mean he is of course a marauder, so he probably has many secrets. I think you should give the guy a chance; he's only been chasing you for what? SIX YEARS. Sorry but I have to go see you at platform.
Love,
Alexis
Dear Lily,
I think that Potter really does like you. Honestly I think the only way he acts like that around you is because well he's around you. He probably does most the pranks to impress you, I also wonder what Remus's problem is, I do hope he is okay. Let's just say the Marauders have lots of secrets…
Love,
Beth
Dear Lil,
Guess what? I went on a date with Frank. Oh it was so wonderful! We had a moonlit picnic in the park, it was so romantic, then we said our 'goodbyes' at my door. oh I am so ecstatic! I feel like I could fly any moment. I can't wait for you guys to meet him. He's SO handsome, and nice see ya at the station.
Love,
Ali
Well the first two were okay. But did Alice even READ my letter! I threw the letters onto my dresser, not a lot of help my friend gave me. With that I fell asleep, totally forgetting about supper. Contemplating the events of tomorrow………