In the days following Gryffindors defeat, Savanna and Lily were both viewed as heroes to all the Slytherins. The Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs viewed them with a sort of respect and appreciation. Now that Gryffindor had been defeated for the first time in twenty years, the Quidditch cup was wide open.
Lily's cousins treated her with a grudging respect. They had too admit that the Slytherins had earned their win.
"What I don't understand," Lucy complained one day as Lily walked past, "is how the Slytherins never won in the past."
"Well the Slytherins never had me before did they?" Lily said, smirking at them.
One day after Defense Agains the Dark Arts, Professor Villeti called Lily back after class.
"I have good news. My organization and I will be able to put our plan in motion a week after you get back from Christmas holiday. You only need to do two things. The first, discover what your parents would think a valid reason for going to Hogsmeade when summoned would be. Perhaps they have friends there?" Professor Villeti said.
"I can do that," Lily said. "What's the second thing I need to do?"
"Don't tell anybody what is happening. Not even your best friend," Professor Villeti said.
Lily heisted, than nodded.
"Good. Run along. I expect your friends will be wondering where you are," Professor Villeti said.
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The Ravenclaw-Gryffindor Quidditch match came and went, Gryffindor winning by a hundred points. Slytherin was still in the lead, but Gryffindor was just behind them.
Lily continued to excel in classes. Potions was effortless, and Charms, Defense, and Herbology was a breeze. Transfiguration was simple. The only classes she had any problems in were History of Magic and Astronomy. Savanna and Lily continued to get a long well, and Savanna helped her in History of Magic and Astronomy. Her older cousins also helped sometimes, but Lily preferred the company of her fellow Slytherins.
The professors all raved about her abilities. The professors who taught optional courses for third years and up and clambered for her to join their courses. Lily denied that she had any ability above her classmates, but secretly enjoyed their praises.
Soon, there was only a week left in school. Polly, the girl from the orphanage wrote Lily.
Lily,
I went to Diagon Ally for the first time today. It was absolutely heavenly. Your parents said that I'll definitely be accepted into Hogwarts after I caused the neighbors bloodthirsty dog to freeze. Literally! It was covered in ice! Your mum had to thaw him with magic! I can't wait until you get here for Christmas holiday! Everybody's been so kind to me, but I miss you. On another note, a few days ago your mum took me to Hogsmeade! Both of her best friends own shops there. Demelza Creevy runs the Quidditch store, and her husband Dennis Creevy runs a photography shop.
Can't wait to see you for the holidays!
Polly
Lily was interested in this letter. It mentioned not one but two people in Hogsmeade who might invite her parents to the small town.
She ran to Professor Villeti's office to tell her.
"Professor Villeti!" Lily shouted once she entered.
"Yes, Lily?" the professor asked.
"I got a letter! It mentions two people in Hogsmeade that are friends with my parents! My mums best friends! Demelza and Dennis Creevy!" She said.
"Yes, I have heard of them. Demelza and your mother were in the same year at Hogwarts, same house too so they shared a dormitory. They were both on the Quidditch team. Colin Creevy, Dennis's oleo brother was your mothers best friends in the world until he died during the Battle of Hogwarts. They will do quite nicely," Professor Villeti said.
"When will the plan take place?" Lily asked.
"Now that we know how to get your parents to Hogsmeade earlier than we planned, the day after you return from holiday," the professor said.
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The day that the students were to go home for Christmas holidays, Lily, Elizabeth, and Aludra got up extra early so they could pack their things. The train ride home was uneventful, although when the train pulled into the station was another story.
Aludra's parents greeted her and Scorpius with a definite properness that one doesn't normally have with their children. Elizabeths younger brother Brian Zabini tackled her with a hug, making her unable to breath. Although, when Elizabeth said she was friends with Lily Potter, he released her and scowled at everything around him for he rest of the day. The Weasley/Potter/Longbottom/Dursley/Lupin clan greeted the children who still attended Hogwarts with many hugs and kisses. Lily greeted Polly with enthusiasm, and the rest of her relatives with a loose hug and polite smile.
Lily was confused when all of her cousins expressed excitement when Hermione mentioned going to the Burrow.
"What's the Burrow?" Lily asked.
"What's the Burrow?" James asked, looking shocked and scandalized.
"The Burrow is only the bestest place int he world!" Fred said.
"You'll love it," Rose said with a smile.
One three hour car ride later, and a car, which Lily strongly suspected was magically enhanced, was driving through Ottery St. Chapel. The Weasley cousins had been gushing to Lily about the Burrow for the entire three hours, with Polly nodding quietly alongside them. When they turned the corner and Lily could see the Burrow, her jaw dropped.
Albus said, "Welcome to the Burrow!"
Hey! I think there's only going to be about five more chapter left in this story. i'll probably do a sequel to this story, but I might not. I'm still thinking about it.