AN: WHAT THE HELL FANFICTION? Guys I literally typed out all of chapter 48, feeling so proud of myself for having it ready so fast. And when I go to upload the document, THE SITE FUCKING CRASHES AND I LOSE EVERYTHING! IT'S 12AM AND I AM NOT HAPPY. You better sort your shit out, fanfiction. You hear me?

I'm going to try and re-create what I originally wrote but I highly doubt it'll be half as good.

Lily was still finding it difficult to completely understand what had happened. Although she had never met him, she knew enough to know that Mr Potter, Head of the Auror Department, was a well respected and brave man. Despite that, Lily felt ashamed at how angry she felt toward him. How could he leave James and his mother like that? Without any warning? Without a final goodbye? She knew it wasn't his fault which made her feel even guiltier. She guessed he went how he would've liked it; straight and fast, doing what he loved.

Lily was growing more and more worried about James with every passing minute. He hadn't eaten, he had hardly spoken and worst of all, he wasn't grieving; at least not visibly. Lily was no specialist but she did know that James was in shock which could take a massive toll on a persons psyche.

"I'm sorry, Ms Evans" Professor McGonangall sighed. "But I'm afraid I can not allow you to accompany Mr Potter to his home seeing that the... situation is not related to you. In addition, the school couldn't possibly run smoothly if both Heads were absent." The finality in her tone made Lily seethe with anger but she knew her teacher was right.

She returned to the the boys dorm and helped Remus pack James' trunk. Sirius was folding his clothes, sobbing silently. It wasn't until then Lily realised just how closed the two black haired boys really were. Sirius was like a son to Mr and Mrs Potter, and a brother to James. They even lived together. The Potters had shown him immense kindness and taken him in when his family had disowned him.

The next morning found James dragging his trunk behind him as he walked unseeingly down the corridor, a glazed look in his eyes. He couldn't even think straight enough to make it levitate. Remus, Sirius and Lily followed him. Lily noticed him snap back to reality when she knocked on the Headmasters door.

"Come in," answered a soft voice, giving them permission to enter. Lily turned the doorknob and opened the door to the oddly magnificent office. Sirius and James were to travel via the Floo Network, which had been specially set up for them. As if suddenly realising they were going to part ways, James grabbed onto Lily's hand.

"Don't leave me," he whispered, almost inaudibly.

"I can't go with you, James," she said, fighting back tears and his grip on her tightened. "You've got Sirius with you. And James... you are so strong." She pressed her lips to his, not caring that the Headmaster was watching them. "I'll be waiting for you when you get back," she whispered, a single tear rolling down her face. She walked over to Sirius.

"You take care of yourself, ok?" she said, trying to keep her voice steady. She gave him a soft kiss on his cheek. "Both of you," she said turning to James.

Lily watched as they climbed into the fireplace on by one as they disappeared before her eyes in a whirl of green flames.

AN: I don't know why, but this is seeming slightly shorter than the original. It's probably just me. Goddamit Fanficiton. I think this is ok, though. WHat about you? Let me know what you think (even if it's criticism) in a PM or a review!