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LILY POV

"Stupefy!" I heard James shout, aiming at the death eater who had thrown the curse.

"Is anyone hit?"

Another scream pierced the air, and I saw a girl, perhaps a 4th year, lying on the ground. James bent over her, checking her pulse. He swore.

"She's dead. There's nothing we can do for her right now. We need to get you all to safety. Let's go, we'll come back for her body later."

A flurry of movement hit the pub, most of the people leaving instantly and doing as James has told. However, he himself stood there, a look of intense concentration on his faced.

"James? There's nothing you could've done. James?"

"I know. Know shush so I can concentrate. Expecto Patronum!" A magnificent stag shot out of his wand and galloped towards the castle.

"What?"

"Sending a message to Dumbledore and Pomfrey, just in case Rosmerta doesn't reach them in time. Let's go."

We hurried out onto the main street, joining up with Sirius and Marlene on the way.

"Incarcerous!"

"Diffindo. Petrificus Totalus !"

The ropes fell free and the death eater fell to the ground. An arm reached down and hauled me to my feet. I turned to thank him, but James was already moving towards a group of 3 3rd year Hufflepuffs, surrounded by 4 Death Eaters.

"Stupefy!" we yelled simultaneously, blasting two of them off their feet. The other two snarled and turned towards us, slashing their wands in furious directions but a massive shield sprouted between us, deflecting all their hexes.

"Lily, you curse them, I'll watch your back."

Nodding with grim determination, I waved, stabbed and slashed with my wand, sending the remaining two death eaters reeling back into each other, out cold.

"Go to Honeydukes, do whatever Peter Pettigrew tells you to. Hurry."

A large group of death eaters came towards us. James, Sirius, Marlene and I were with the two 6th year Ravenclaw prefects.

What happened next could only be considered chaos. Several curses they shot at us were rebounded by our shields straight back at the caster, stunning them, but we were forced apart. We saw a few more 6th and 7th years running to our aid, but soon lost sight of them, needing to focus on our respective battles. To my left, James and Sirius were facing 10 death eaters between the two of them, and I was reminded of our fight when I broke up with him. Tears were just forming in my eyes when a large gash appeared on my left arm. I turned back to my own 3 opponents.

"Stupefy! Expelliarmus! Immobulus! Petrificus Totalus! Tallangratella! Furnunculus!"

"Nicely done Lils," James slid over beside me, nodding appreciatively at the three death eaters. He had a bloody nose and his shirt was practically torn to shreds. I looked at where he was, and the 10 death eaters strongly resembled the Slytherins back up in the castle weeks ago. He shrugged the remains off, grimacing as his torso came into view. My bottom lip found its way between my teeth, and I tasted my own blood in my mouth. Merlin, he had an amazing body. I almost wanted to lick the blood off his abs. Almost. He snapped me out of my reverie, however, by blasting a death eater behind me away. I turned, and saw another two running at us. One fired a stunner at me, which was deflected by a shield. I saw the shaggy hair that Sirius loved so much out of the corner of my eye as jets of red shot out from either side of me, stunning them. The air grew cold. A man strode towards us, cursing everything that stood in his path.

"James Potter. I would ask how your father is but I guess I know perfectly eh?"

The high pitched laugh was muffled by the blood pounding through my ears.

"And Sirius Black, how is your dear mother? Please give her my greetings and my sympathies of having blood traitor scum like you for a son."

"Go to hell" Sirius was cut in many places like me but his voice was still strong.

"And little mudblood Lily Evans. You look just like your mother. I wonder if you scream just like her too. Crucio!"

The shock of him talking about my mother was instantly overcome by excruciating pain. White hot knives stabbed at every inch of my body, and I could hear screams. My screams.

VOLDEMORT POV

I laughed as the girl writhed around in pain as the two blood traitors stood there, helpless. The joy I felt when mudbloods were in pain was glorious. I figured she had no idea that her parents were dead now. She'll found out soon.

"Expelliarmus!"

The spell took me by surprise, but I was able to deflect it. I looked down in wonder at the one who was brave enough to defy me.

"Aaaaaaah. Mr Potter. Why am I surprised? I'll admit that I'm impressed. Not many are brave enough to take on Lord Voldemort."

"You stay away from her!"

"Join me, and perhaps I will. I'm giving you a chance here, Potter. You as well, Black. This is a chance to redeem yourselves, and in your case, Potter, your family."

"Fuck off. We'd rather die. You stay the fuck away from Lily."

I smiled, a cold, humourless smile as he stepped in front of the mudblood.

"Bravery. I value that. What a shame, we could have made a great team."

"Go to hell!"

"Good afternoon, Tom. I'm going to have to insist that you and your followers please leave the area now."

I turned, and hissed. Of course he would come.

"Dumbledore. Your students seem very capable. I commend you on your tuition."

Then, popping sounds appeared all over the town. Many aurors' robes arrived, wands at the ready. With that, I disapparated, trusting the death eaters to do the same.

LILY POV

When I regained consciousness, James, Marlene, Sirius, Alice and Frank were crowded around my bed. Immediately I was engulfed by Marlene and Alice, completely smothering me. Sirius and Frank both kissed my forehead, expressing their relief that I was alright, and James just smiled and squeezed my hand, before leaving my bedside. I frowned, "Where's he going?"

My question was answered as he helped Mary over. She squealed, and gave me a hug, and told me how she broke her ankle. James was literally holding her up. Dorcas, Remus and Peter were there too and they all seemed to be crowded around me bed.

"I'm surprised Pomfrey isn't kicking you guys out." I managed a smile.

"Well I think we're the least of her worries. We all got patched up but there were a lot of injuries. 7 dead Lils. Dozens more wounded. We only managed to capture two of them. It was a fucking nightmare. Oh and Dumbledore's coming down to see us. Made me promise to tell him when you woke up."

"Yeah no problem."

"How are you feeling Lils?"

"As good as I could I guess-" but my response was cut short as Madam Pomfrey bustled over, checking me and forcing some more medication down my throat as Dumbledore strode in through the Hospital Wing doors.

"I just wanted to thank the ten of you for your part in the fight. I am so proud of you all. True Gryffindors. I just need for you to tell me exactly what happened from your points of view, perhaps one at a time in Poppy's office?"

We murmured our consent, and he led off Dorcas to start. Eventually, he got to me and while the others all stayed by my side, I couldn't help but notice they had worried looks on their faces.

"Guys, what's wrong?"

"Ms Evans, I'm afraid I have some bad news."

"I know about the death count, sir. James told me."

"Tragic as that is Ms Evans, this hits a little closer to home. I have to tell you that your parents were murdered last night in their house. Your sister was at her fiancée's house and was unharmed, but it looks like they were tortured and killed."

I couldn't help it. I cried. I knew. I knew Dumbledore had most likely told the others to warn them to help me cope or something, and I appreciated it. But I knew it was Voldemort. I remembered what he said right before he tortured me, "You look just like your mother. I wonder if you scream just like her too." I managed to get my hands away from my eyes to look at Dumbledore.

"It was him," I choked out, "He was baiting me about it before he tortured…"

A fresh wave of tears overcame me but I managed to hear him asking me if I was sure. I nodded. But the sadness overtook me. Dad. Gone. I'll never run into his strong arms again. Mum. Gone. I'll never see her beautiful smile again. My heart broke a little despite the others all consoling me, rubbing my back, telling me it was going to be okay. But I knew it wasn't. It would never be okay. It would never be the same.

Author's Note: Wow i'm on a roll! 2 in 2 days. I'm not sure if i mentioned this last chapter or not but i'm thinking of starting a collection of oneshots and drabbles that i randomly write. Mainly of Jily, of course. Thoughts? Please review it means a lot.
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