Ok guys so here is the seriously girly chapter or at least the first of a few... I apologise to the guys reading this but it had to be done...

Thanks to bookwurm1612 and Jannice Sace for the reviews on the last chapter.

Chapter 49:

As the end of January approached the Gryffindors began to plan a surprise party for Lily. She had been on several dates with Tom and had told her friends that she really liked him. He was proving to be the best distraction. The girls were really grateful as it meant they had time to plan the surprise party. The Marauders were dragged into party planning. James frowned, "why should I help? She hates me!"

"So," Alice laughed, "you don't hate her."

"Who says?" James asked miserably.

"I do," Alice replied knowingly.

James shook his head, "what do you need?"

"Alcohol!" Marlene answered.

"Lily doesn't drink," James frowned.

"Nope but I do," Marlene replied.

"Ok. What else?" James asked.

"Music," Mary piped up.

"Food…" Frank practically shouted.

The rest of the week was spent planning the party. Lily was completely oblivious. James and Sirius had gone on a trip to Hogsmeade to get the alcohol and had even stopped to get her a present – a massive basket of sweets from Honeydukes. "I don't know why you're bothering; she hates you!" Sirius laughed.

"I know. I don't care though. I barely like her either. She drives me mental but I like buying gifts even for crazy bitches."

Sirius laughed again, "I'd love for Evans to hear you say that!"

The morning of Lily's birthday arrived and everything was ready for the party that evening. Lily woke up to an unusual popping noise. Her eyes snapped open; "is Miss Evans liking a chocolate?"

"Er…" Lily rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. "I guess so." She took one and bit into it. It tasted yummy. She moaned slightly as she bit into the chocolates soft centre.

"They is from Mr Potter," the house-elf told her.

"Potter?" she asked, slightly taken a back.

"Yes miss. He has lots of surprises lined up for Miss Lily," the house-elf smiled.

"Oh no," Lily groaned.

"No, they is good miss," the house-elf told her. "I is leaving the rest of the chocolates for you miss."

There was a gentle pop and the house-elf had vanished. Lily thought to herself, I could get used to chocolates for breakfast… just not from James bloody Potter.

After finishing the chocolates, Lily quickly got ready for her day. As Lily was packing her bag full of textbooks, her friends jumped on her; "Happy Birthday Lils!" Each of her four dormmates handed her a present each. She began unwrapping them one by one. Alice had given her a pretty emerald necklace that matched her eyes, Mary had given her a big box of chocolate frogs, Kate had started a scrapbook for her. She'd already put photos and keepsakes from their first years in it; "I thought it would be nice for you to have something to remember your time at Hogwarts with."

Lily looked through it. There were photos of her and the girls, of her in the library studying, her and Tom, the marauders, Frank, and even a few of her and Severus. Lily smiled, "I love it." She kissed Kate on the cheek, "it's perfect."

Marlene had given her a wireless. "I'm so fed up of you having no clue about our music and stuff. Now you have no excuse not to understand my popular culture references."

Lily laughed, "thanks Mars."

The girls began their journey to the Great Hall. At the bottom of the stairs lay a single red rose with a note attached by a green ribbon around its stem. Lily read the note;

A Red Rose symbolises Love and Affection… It says that I love you, that I desire you. You are courageous and passionate, honest and beautiful. These are the attributes I appreciate and respect in you… these are the reasons I love you. Yours always…

She sighed, lifting the rose to her nose and breathed in the beautiful smell. They left the common room and made their way down the corridor. At the end of one corridor she found a second rose. This rose was an even darker red colour.

A Dark Red Rose symbolises Deep Passion and a Readiness to Commit… It speaks of dying love… You will never know, nor care for how I love you yet I do. I love you because like this rose you are unconsciously beautiful. You know nothing of your appeal. You are captivating, enigmatic and mysterious. Mine are the most intense of feelings and yet they won't last… just like this rose will die so will my love for you…

Lily frowned, what does it mean they won't last?

They continued on their way. In the Entrance Hall Lily found yet another rose. This one light pink.

A Light Pink Rose symbolises Gentleness, Joy and Grace. I admire your beauty, refinement and enduring grace. Rest assured I see your respectability and decorum. You are far above the rest. May this rose be a gentle reminder of my affections not yet awakened. Let this be the beginning of something wonderful.

Lily added the pink rose to the two red roses and walked into the Great Hall. She made her way to her place at the table. There waiting for her on her plate was another pink rose; this one slightly brighter than the last. She looked around the room to work out who the roses were from but she couldn't tell. Most of the room were watching her but none of them looked guilty.

A Pink Rose symbolises Grace and Elegance. It tells you that I admire your beauty, refinement and sweetness. It says that I admire your harmony and warmth. Like your rosy cheeks this rose is gentle and warm. It speaks of enthusiasm and happiness. A joy to behold; you are fun and happy.

Lily smiled slightly before laying her roses to one side to eat her breakfast. Once she was finished they Gryffindor boys all smiled at her; "we'll give you your presents tonight in the common room if that's ok. We didn't think you'd want to carry them around all day." James told her.

Lily nodded.

"Who are the roses from?" Remus asked.

"Tom?" Peter squeaked.

"I-I don't know," Lily answered honestly.

"Come on! We better get to History or we'll be late," James said jumping to his feet. The Gryffindors all followed him out of the Great Hall. Lily was stopped by a first year girl, "Lily, I was asked to give you this…" The girl who Lily didn't recognise, handed her a Bright Pink rose.

"Thanks… who are they from?"

"Can't say…" the girl smiled excitably before walking away. Lily sighed.

A Bright Pink Rose symbolises Appreciation and Recognition. It says "Thank you" and expresses gratitude and admiration. You give others pleasure and your company is greatly valued. It says that you make me proud; proud to be your friend, proud to be a Gryffindor, proud to know you.

"So he's a Gryffindor and he's my friend… so that means he's either one of you," she turned to the boys who all suddenly looked terrified, "or one of the third years, perhaps. I'm not really friends with anyone else…" She continued down the corridor until she reached the classroom. There attached to the classroom door was a beautiful lavender rose.

"Read it out loud," James demanded.

"Er ok… A Lavender Rose symbolises the Most Enchanting of Love. It speaks of Love at First Sight. It is regal and majestically splendid. It describes a cautious and slow love – a love like yours. It speaks of wonder and impossibility. It tells me that I can never have you. You are out of reach, unattainable. The lavender rose just like you is completely magical."

"Wow," James laughed, "sounds a bit gay right Si?"

"Just a bit…" Sirius laughed, "trying really hard not to gag."

Lily frowned, turning away from the marauders and stormed into the classroom. There on her desk was a purple rose.

A Purple Rose symbolises Enchantment and Magnetism. It says that you pull me towards you. I cannot resist you. I wish that I could but alas, I can't deny your sirans call. Your magnetism and charm make you irresistible. I am enticed as if I am under your spell. Who knows if it will last or die off without warning but right now you have me as if I'd taken a love potion. Your elegance and grandeur are plain to see.

Lily sighed yet again. She glanced around the room wondering again who the roses could be from. For the first time in her time at Hogwarts Lily Evans failed to pay attention in class. She stared out the window thinking of her secret admirer. When the lesson was finally over, Lily left the room and made her way to Ancient Studies, one of those stupid extra-curricular lessons the Gryffindors were taking. There on her desk was another, slightly darker purple rose.

A Dark Purple Rose symbolises Enchantment… You have hoodwinked me, I am completely enthralled with you…

Lily sighed longingly. One of the other students whispered her name; "oi Lily… I was told to give you this." The boy passed yet another rose under the table to her. She looked the rose over; it was a beautiful blue colour.

A Blue Rose symbolises Mystery and Ambiguity. It says that I know that our love is impossible, that I know that you are unattainable. You are unnaturally mysterious. You are a mystery that will never be fully unravelled – though I do wish you'd let me try. I think about you often; trying desperately to understand. You are full of complexities and hidden secrets. You are a rare jewel just like this blue rose. You are just out of my grasp… I admire and revere you as an unrealisable dream. However I must be cautious, discrete, secretive for I know that you will not love me. Perhaps you will give me the opportunity to prove you wrong one day…

A little while later the Gryffindors made their way to charms. On the way Lily found a green rose.

A Green Rose symbolises Fertility, Calmness, Abundance and Bounty. It says that you are enough for me. You have a constant energy and cheerfulness that fills me with happiness. You respect yourself more than those around you. You are calm, balanced and stable. You bring peace wherever you go. Although I will say that the green of this rose has nothing on the green of your eyes.

Lily smiled at the green rose before continuing down the corridor. "Another bloody rose," James laughed. "Someone's got it bad for wee Lilykins."

"Shut up Potter," Lily snapped. She walked into the charms classroom and saw a white rose on her table. She practically ran over to it and read the note.

A White Rose symbolises Purity and Innocence. Like this rose you are pure of heart and great in virtue. You are always sincere. You are unspoiled and untarnished by what is happening around you. The love I have for you is more than lust. My soul cries out to yours. Love like ours can last forever – it is stronger than death – an eternal love that will never end. This rose speaks of loyalty, reverence and humility; the things I see in you and the things I promise to be for you. This rose promises that I am worthy of you. We may be young and ignorant and perhaps innocent but we are not too young to be loved. The white rose is my promise to you…

Lily's eyes grew wide at the white rose. She tried desperately hard to pay attention in Charms class but failed miserably. Lily expected to find another rose in her potions class but there was no rose waiting for her, much to her disappointment.

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Next chapter will be up very soon.