Author's Note: Guess what?? I am sure that you are all excited about this because God knows that I certainly am. James Potter is back in my story in the flesh and blood! I have been waiting for this moment since I felt obliged to take things back a couple of notches. Because let's face it, having James kiss her on only the 1st week of school. Things were moving way, way too fast. So here it is the end of the Depressing Interlude.

I do not own Lily Evans or James Potter. I really wish that I did, though.

Charmed Love Chapter 10

October 3

Head's Common Room, in the big comfy chair in front of the fire

Another Day is done. Thank Goodness! I have waited for my last year to come at Hogwarts. Sometimes I thought that it would never come and other times it felt like time was moving way too quickly. I just never expected to want it to just be all over with. Some people, including Beth's boyfriend Eric, think that it is just because I am staying so busy. That I need to just take the time to relax and smell the roses. But he just doesn't realize that it is dangerous for me to relax because then I might let my mind wander to rather unpleasant things….

I forget to mention that Beth has a boyfriend. It is not new for one of us, mostly Alice, to have a boyfriend. Just that Beth seems to really like him and care what he thinks. You may have notices that Beth is not one to really care what people think of her. That philosophy has gone completely out of the window where Eric is concerned. She pays much more attention to if she thinks that she might be doing something dorky. I am really hoppy for her, though. I think that he is a good guy. I personally don't know that much about him, but I suppose that if he is good enough for Beth he should be good enough for me too. My favorite part about him is that he does not try to monopolize all of her time. He realizes that we were her friend first and that we should still get to spend time with her, without him being there. So I guess for now that is enough for me.

On a happier note I received my first letter from my mum and dad. I had written them when I first arrived telling them that I had once again arrived safely. Most people would assume that I am not going to encounter anything problematic considering the fact that I have been doing this for six years. My mum is not, nor will ever be in that group of parents. She is not very good about letting her children go.

Dear Lily,

It is just so good to hear from you already. Normally you don't write until the first month is over. Mind you I am not complaining, but I can't help but wonder what the rush is for. Actually do not tell me. I probably do not want to know. As long as I just keep getting letters I am perfectly fine with this arrangement.

So, how is your school year coming along so far? I know that you are already at the top of the class in Charms and Potions. You do really have a natural talent in them, don't you? I can't wait to hear about all the new and exciting stuff that you are learning about this year. And I know that you are probably tired of me always telling you this, but don't let Professor Smittey get to you. I know that he is a loud mouth teacher, but he really is only trying his best. Just try to keep yourself focused on what he is trying to say, and at least look like you are taking notes. Just find a nice person who can explain stuff to you if you get confused.

Everything has been really quiet around the house this week. Well, except from the fact that your father has the worst head cold. He has always been my least favorite person to take care of; all he does is mope about how his head hurts. Petunia is still trying to learn how to cook. She is progressing quite nicely; we have not had a visit from the fire department all week. You have nothing to worry about; your cooking is still by far much, much better. Actually her cooking attempts have become something of entertainment for us. Take last night for example. She was making spaghetti, and she had the sauce turned up way to high on the burner. And it started to boil over the sides of the pan. It looked exactly like it does in those movie scenes, those one that we always say look so unbelievable. Poor Petunia was mortified, and you father was just standing there laughing and laughing. I really wish that you had been there to see it.

I have to go now, Lily. I need to run into town for another box of Kleenex for you dad. Please write me back as soon as possible.

Love, Mum

Oh, I really do miss my mum. She is just such an all around good person. I have not laughed or really smiled in such a long time. It feels incredible nice to do so after a really long time. The thing about Petunia is funny because I thought that stuff like that only happened to me. Petunia is really very graceful, whereas I am the family's uncoordinated member. I really will have to write my mum back soon, bust first I should get something interesting to write home about.

I think that I am about done here. I have finished all of my homework for the next two days. I think that I am going to go upstairs. It is later than I am normally down here, almost midnight. I just was doing my homework and reading my letter, and before I knew it I was sitting in the chair re-reading my letter. I heard the door open, and I immediately froze. I knew who it was, for it could only be one other person. I don't know why it surprised me so much to see him, I was up rather late, about the time that he usually gets back here.

I realized that I could not just walk out of the room without saying anything because that would just be inexcusably rude. However, I was not in the mood to start a full conversation. So I decided to keep it short. "Hi, Potter. I am finished down here. If you don't plan to hang around down here, you might as well put out the fire, seeing as no one will be using it."

He looked just as surprised to see me; let alone have me talk to him about anything. We have not spoken, let alone seen each other in little less than a month. "No, I really don't have any reason to stay up. I am going to bed. I have slept like shit for the past few weeks, and I am hoping that I might be able to catch up on some of it tonight." He looked like it too. His eyes had lost their usual sparkle. His hair was even messier than it normally is. And his glasses were also out of balance, perched on the bridge of his nose.

"It looks like you could use a good night sleep. I really do hope that you get one." I said with all the sincerity that I could muster, which was a lot. "I think that I am going to go up and read a book. That usually helps me fall asleep. See you tomorrow, Potter." I said while walking from the room.

I then brushed my hair and teeth, and put on my pajamas. Things were definitely starting to turn around. My friends were happy. (And when they are not happy, no one is happy) I had a good laugh for the first time in about a month. I was able to talk to James Potter without hating every second of it.

I was in a wholly better mood than I had been in weeks. I was in the mood for some happy ever after moments. I really am in the mood to read the rest of Twilight, I thought as I pulled it off of the ground from where it had been since I had thrown it there.

Life was definitely looking better, I thought as I get under the covers, and picked up where I had last left the Cullens.

I went to sleep that night with a smile on my face.

Author's Note: I hope to get to update again before I go on my trip on Tuesday to St. Louis. I will not be getting home until the 18th of July. So If I don't get to update again I will try to update as soon as I get back. If I can update, unfortunately it will only be one chapter.

But I am still so happy that James is back! Hurray! It is a cause for celebration.

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Love Allison