Shades of Perfection

Lily and James are in their seventh year at Hogwarts, and there's something different about James this year. Written in first person, this story tells how Lily endures James's sadness and makes the best of their last year. Throughout the anguish and frustration of the year, Lily and her friends find a way to make the best of their busy lives.

After the Prefect's meeting, Lily returns to her compartment and has a heart-to-heart with Caffrey and Arianna about James, the situation with Lord Voldemort, and how important parents, friends, and the support network they create are to their lives.

Lily's confusion deepens as she wanders her way through her first night back at Hogwarts. After a puzzling speech from Dumbledore and threats from troublemaking Slytherins, she's ready for answers. Little does she know how much she doesn't understand.

After trying desperately to figure out what has happened to James, Lily finally begs Remus to tell her. But she soon wishes she had never asked.

Lily observes the events of her first breakfast since the discovery.