"See you in the prefect carriage tomorrow, James." The day had come, their O.W.L. results at last, also, the last day of the summer vacations, they would be catching the Hogwarts Express the very next morning.
Lily Evans has received:
History of Magic A
Potions O
Transfiguration E
Charms O
Herbology O
Arithmancy E
Study of Ancient Runes O
Defense Against the Dark Arts O
Astronomy A

She couldn't believe her grades. Her ambition to become an Auror was possible! She saw the little black O next to Potions and thought that if it weren't for Snape that would not be there... She looked at the clock; it was only 9:00 a.m., too early to wake up her parents on a Sunday morning. Nevertheless, she heard a knock on the door. She only put on her bathrobe, as surely it would be Mary, anyway, she didn't have the energy to dress up. She raced down the stairs and opened the door without asking who it was. She found James Potter leaning on her mailbox.
"Hey Evans, nice hairdo." said James with a smile "Bet you I am not the first awesome magical creature that you've seen this morning. Bloody owls, eh?"
Lily was completely lost. She was with only her pajamas on and a handsomely dressed up James was there on her front porch. Of all people, he was the one she least expected. The way he was smiling, showing straight white front teeth, his bangs carelessly set to the left, his scarcely open button shirt... It was too much for her. But she managed to answer.
"James! I didn't know you knew where I lived. Gods, but what are you doing here? Why didn't I dress up? Not that I'm not pleased to see you, of course, but I'm not in the best condition."
"Well, I was just passing by and I thought of stopping and saying hello, but as I see you're in no condition to receive guests, I'll keep going then. "He made towards the street.
"Don't go James! Come in, it's too early, my parents are still asleep, Petunia is not at home. Sit down while I go and dress up." Her voice was bossy, but kind. She gave a sweet look to James before dashing up the stairs. The plan was going as smoothly as James had planned, and knowing he had few precious minutes, he set his plan to work. His allies were on place, the notes scattered as planned, and his looks perfect. He smiled, and stood up and started to pace on Lily's living room, a piece of paper tight on his hand. At last, Lily got down the stairs, wearing jeans and a new blouse, for it was a sunny summer day. James crossed the room in one large step, grabbed Lily's hand -she shivered- placed the note on it and told her,
"Come over to lunch at my place. That is my address, is a bit far, but please follow the instructions, otherwise you'll get lost. You'll have to walk as it is inside a bigger apple. See you at 12? Please come." He went red to the ears and stepped aside. When she opened the note, he wasn't there, a smash of the front door. Somewhat offended, she opened it. It read:

Go and get a doughnut at the bakery. Here's one pound.

What directions! But her gut pushed her towards the door and the nearest bakery. The smell of fresh bread filled her when she entered. She grabbed a chocolate doughnut and bang it on the counter. The lady smiled and said:
"A handsome young man paid for that already, and he told me to give you this, dear." She handed her another note very much alike the first one. The lady smiled as Lily left the shop. This note read:

Move the bin next to the library, find a book and do whatever you think right.

Her hands shook violently. She knew where those notes were heading. She couldn't be more excited. As the side of the public library came near, she turned to get to the bins. She kicked the bigger one aside and found a book, the irony was that she wanted that book since she was five. How had James known? The book was "The Fellowship of the Ring" and as she was passing the pages, happier than ever, she saw a page folded, and on it it had underlined the words come, fast, park, please. Gods, James was setting his limits really high... She had nothing to lose, the last day of vacation! Not that her summer had been uneventful, Snape had been stalking her more than ever and trying to talk to her even though she had set clearly her posture of no talking to him. She had already received roses, chocolates, bonbons, even a cat from Snape, with his "deepest apologies". Lily ate the chocolates but threw the rest of the stuff away. The cat was still in her room. As she came nearer to the park, she felt she had broken through an enchantment, as suddenly she was standing in a thick forest, moonlight beams oscillating through the green ceiling. All around her was covered in a green thick lawn, except for the very spot where she was standing; it looked like a sort of mat. She stepped back and saw clearly written: Will you go out with me? She lost her breath and looked up to see who was there, but all she received was a tight embrace from behind her, solid, but extremely gentle. A voice muttered in her ear. "Well?" Instead of an answer, she returned the hug, with such force that it seemed as if she never wanted to get away from him. The scent of his cologne was deep in her nose and she could feel his fast heartbeat on his chest. At last they broke apart, both grinning like mad.
"Did you like my theater?"
"Oh, James, I will never forget it. "
"I didn't knew you liked me, I'm such a bad boy. "
"Well, now you're my bad boy. Anyway, where is the rest of your gang?"
"Well, all the times that I tried to ask you out, they were there, I thought they might be the variable of this time... They are at Sirius'. Fancy a walk, my lady?"
They started to walk, the forest slowly melting down as if it were made of ice-cream. The sun shone high in the sky, and the rows of houses starting to appear as the boundaries of the enchantment grew weaker. After a moment of hesitation, James grabbed her hand. She didn't pull away, and continued walking.
"And now what?"
"And now what what?"
"James, I know you've fancied me since always, especially after that incident in the third grade. How do you feel now?"
"How do I feel? I'm feeling as the happiest man on Earth right now. Me, you, here, now."
"Can I ask you something?"
"Sure, Lily."
"Why did you never gave up on me?"
"Good one, Evans. I guess because you're the most beautiful, kind, funny, smart, and cheerful girl I've ever met. If I had gave up on you, you would have always been my 'What if' and, well, I wouldn't have liked that. You have things that really many girls want. Aaaand the eyes, obviously beautiful. Guess that's just it."
"James, that didn't sound like you at all! I mean, since when the chief Marauder has got feelings?"
"Well, since... Wait, what? How do you know that? About the Marauders and stuff?"
"James, everybody knows that. Now answer my question."
"Well, I guess that for things that matter, I've got a soft spot."
Lily smiled; they continued walking until they reached James' house. It was a handsome big house, with a big front garden and four stories high.
"You're still invited for lunch, if you want." said James with a smile, pausing on his front steps.
"I'm not sure if I'm dressed up." Lily said lowering her gaze.
"Come on, you look very nice. And that's how I like you best, when you're yourself."
"Yes, but your parents..."
"They may not still be up yet."
"So then?"
"I'll ask my maid to prepare something, I mean, well, I guess I'll cook something up."
"You have a maid?"
"And a butler, a couple of cooks, and a gardener."
"I didn't know you were so rich."
"Well, it isn't something to boast about, really. The money isn't mine, after all. And it is not important. "
"But..."
"What's it, Lily?"
"Don't you think it's too soon?"
"Too soon for what?"
"Well, we've only been together for like three hours or so, and, please, don't get me wrong, but maybe, well, we need to know each other better and... Well."
"Oh yeah, sure. Well, I've got to go to pack. "
"Me too."
"Wait. I've got to tell you something else; I've been made prefect."
"Who in their right mind would have made you prefect?"
"It's not so bad, Evans. Look, Remus gave it up because his furry little problem, Peter is, well, Peter, Sirius is a lost cause, and Max is Quidditch Captain. So, here am I. Proud of the little bad-ass boy?"
"Oh James..." And she hugged him. He hugged her back and put his head over hers.
"See you tomorrow, then, you?"