Hey everybody. Thank you for your lovely reviews for the last story and for the first chapter of this sequel. You guys are awesome!

So here is another chapter... really hope you enjoy it.

Chapter 2:

Harry sat on the grass next to his mother. She was making a daisy chain, quietly humming to herself. They were sat in Lily's back garden. Harry watched as his mother frowned slightly as she focused on the chain; biting her lip gently. Harry turned as he heard Mrs Evans calling, "Lily, are you not cold dear?"

"Mum, I'm quite warm enough," Lily sighed, "it's lovely out."

"If you're sure, Lily dear," Mrs Evans called back.

Lily sighed again. She put down her daisy chain and picked up the daily prophet that was beside her. She re-read the front page. There had been several more attacks on muggles over the last month and this very morning there had been an explosion in Birmingham. Several muggles had died and many more were heavily injured. The muggles thought it was a gas explosion but the wizarding world knew better. Three dark wizards had entered the restaurant during the busiest part of the day. Wizards were responsible for the death of yet more innocent muggles. When Lily had first heard about the wizarding world she had never imagined that this sort of thing ever happened. Lily frowned again. Frowning was becoming a bit of a habit. She had spent a good part of the summer frowning.

She turned the page, searching for something happier in the news paper. Alas, she soon realised there was no happy news. There were a few news laws going through the ministry – nothing particularly interesting – something about cauldron sizes. There had also been a few disappearances. The paper said very little about the disappearances. There were just a few lines about the three individuals that were missing. Their names were stated and the place from whence they had disappeared. There was nothing of their family or job. Lily had a feeling that the paper was hiding something. She wondered who she could share her opinion with, Alice! She concluded after several moments thought.

Lily read quickly through the rest of the paper. She soon found herself in the sports section. There was an article about the chudney cannons. Apparently they had changed their motto from "We shall conquer!" to "Let's all keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best." Lily scoffed. She didn't really follow Quidditch but it was quite entertaining all the same. She sighed, running into the house to grab a quill and piece of parchment. She accidentally ran into Petunia on the stairs. "Get out of my way, freak."

"Sorry," Lily muttered.

"Whatever," Petunia replied harshly.

Lily soon found the things that she needed in her room and made her way back out into the garden to begin writing her letter.

Hello Alice,

I feel like it's been too long. It's been far too long since we were at Hogwarts and these letters just don't feel like there enough. Don't quote me on this, but I miss Hogwarts so much that I would possibly not even mind a visit from the marauders. Of course, more than anything I miss you and the other girls. I really can't wait to see you all.

I am going away next week with my family. We are going to France. My parents have said I can invite Sev to come with us. I really am very excited. I've barely seen Sev. He's been away visiting his Slytherin friends. I know you do not approve of my friendship with Snape but he really isn't all that bad. I just wish he wouldn't spend so much time with the other Slytherins. I fear they may not be the best of influences on him.

I was just reading the prophet. Just awful to hear about the explosion in Birmingham. What a shame. It's just dreadful. Is it just me or is the paper – well, the paper seems to be lying, well, maybe not lying but perhaps hiding something. The paper mentioned three people who have gone missing. There is very little information of who they are or well, I guess it just doesn't say anything at all, actually.

Anyway, how are you? I really do hope you are well and enjoying time with you family.

Please write soon.

Love from,

Lily. Xxx

Lily smiled at her letter before putting it to one side. She lay back in the grass and stared up at the sky. She watched as the clouds went passed, trying to find an image in the clouds. It was a game she would usually play with Sev but since she hadn't seen him in what felt like ages, she was alone. She sighed again, standing up and gathering her things in her arms and making her way back into the house. "Perfect timing Lily. I was just about to call you in. Dinners ready." Lily's mother smiled.

"Very well mother. I'll just go send this letter to Alice."

Lily sat with her family at the dinner table. Petunia looked slightly put out but Lily and her parents sat comfortably. "How is Alice?" Mrs Evans asked.

"Oh, I'm not sure. I haven't spoken to her in the last week. I really miss her." Lily sighed.

"Why don't you invite your friends to visit for a weekend when we get back from France?" Mr Evans offered.

"May I? That would be lovely father," Lily smiled excitedly.

"Of course dear." Mr Evans said dotingly. "Just let us know when."

"Thank you, papa." Lily smiled as Petunia tutted.

"I'm really looking forward to Paris," Petunia said, changing the subject from Lily and her weird friends.

"Oh yes. It really is very exciting," Lily smiled.

"Can Severus come?" Mrs Evans asked. "And what about Katie, Petunia?"

Both girls had been allowed to invite one friend to come with them.

"Katie really wants to come. But I'm concerned." Petunia answered.

"How do you mean?" Mrs Evans asked.

"Well, it's just that Lily and Severus will be there and I don't want my friend knowing anything about their freakiness."

"Petunia!" Mrs Evans replied in shock.

"No mother, wait. Petunia, I promise your friend will have no idea that me and Sev are different. We will behave exactly as muggles would. However, I am not sure if Sev is coming. I am still waiting to hear from him." She frowned.

"I'm sure you will hear soon and if not you could invite Alice or Mary," Mr Evans smiled.

"Alice will be very busy with her new cousin. I believe Molly and Arthur are visiting them this next week. They are bringing baby Bill." Lily smiled. "As for Mary, her and her parents are away in Scotland visiting the lochs."

"What about Marlene?" Mrs Evans offered. "Or Kate?"

"Perhaps. I'd have to ask but maybe." Lily smiled sadly.

Please review and let me know what you think.

Chapter Three will probably be a mixture of Lily and James' friends... I think.