Rating:
PG-13
House:
Astronomy Tower
Genres:
Romance
Era:
Multiple Eras
Spoilers:
Philosopher's Stone
Stats:
Published: 07/13/2003
Updated: 11/15/2004
Words: 89,846
Chapters: 25
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Inevitable

Madelynn

Story Summary:
Lilly Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From trying to fit in to James Potter to what will ultimately be her end. But in between the biggest events of her life were other things, little things. Things that Harry will never know about, because there's no one left to tell.

Inevitable Prologue
07/13/2003

Lilly Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From trying to fit in to James Potter to what will ultimately be her end. But in between the biggest events of her life were other things, little things. Things that Harry will never know about, because there's no one left to tell.

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Chapter 01
09/01/2003

Entitled 'I Hate James Potter' It's Lily's seventh year at Hogwarts, and James Potter won't give up on her. After he lands her in detention, Lily is more sure than ever that she hates him. A bet is made that, if lost, could potentially change Lily's life.

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Chapter 02
09/09/2003

Entitled One Week Grounded. Lil has one week to get James to fly, play with a Snitch, anything to do with Quidditch! If she doesn't, the penalty will be going out with him. She'll go out of her way to win, even enlisting the help of Garret Doyle, the green-haired Ravenclaw Chaser (although he doesn't know it). Appearences by Padfoot and Prongs, teasing from Marlene and Pat, DADA essays, and Lily loses her temper completely. But, when the week is up, will Lily be happy with the results?

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Chapter 03
09/13/2003

Entitled 'Potter Becomes James' Gee, I wonder what happens? (Hint: if you don't know, check the title). Lily is determined to get her conscience to stop yelling at her, so she's decided to be nice to Potter. Including a Quidditch match, an injury, and a kiss no one wants to relive. Just as James redeems himself he teases Lily, and she accidently reveals her "true" feelings to Pat and Lene at dinner.

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Chapter 04
10/15/2003

Vavations and Snowballs - The Date (that's right, it gets caps) has arrived. Lily is determined to get through in one piece, but that becomes more difficult, as James is, well, James. Drinking illegally, an almost-run-in with McGonagall, and a revelation in a tunnel.

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Chapter 05
10/18/2003

Lily and James... who would'a thunk? Well, they've been together for roughly a month when all the seventh-year Gryffindors get called to meet with Dumbledore. All but one. What's going on, and why isn't Pat included?

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Chapter 06
10/29/2003

The First Day of Holidays - Christmas holidays begin. Lily remembers the Cupcake Incident, and meets James’ parents. A letter is received.

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Chapter 07
11/09/2003

Different Impressions- Lily and James have a Very Important Conversation (at three in the morning), and Lily blurts out something that maybe she shouldn’t have. Sirius is shocked, food is eaten, and Christmas carols are sung. Lily goes home, and meets someone new. The meeting with the parents is disastrous.

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Chapter 08
11/19/2003

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From trying to fit in to James Potter to what will ultimately be her end. But in between the biggest events of her life were other things, little things. Things that Harry will never know about, because there's no one left to tell. This chapter - Confrontations

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Chapter 09
11/30/2003

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life--from trying to fit in to James Potter to what will ultimately be her end. But in between the biggest events of her life were other things, little things. Things that Harry will never know about, because there's no one left to tell. This chapter - New Year's Eve. Lily and Petunia argue, Vernon makes an appearance, and something isn't right in Diagon Alley.

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Chapter 10
12/21/2003

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From trying to fit in to James Potter to what will ultimately be her end. But in between the biggest events of her life were other things, little things. Things that Harry will never know about, because there's no one left to tell. This chapter - The First Encounter - we find out what happens after that bang.

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Chapter 11
01/04/2004

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From trying to fit in to James Potter to what will ultimately be her end. But behind her seemingly perfect life, she really is just a teenage girl, with an ups-and-downs relationship, her best friend in complete denial, and a guerilla war brewing, one she is already a part of. This chapter - Remus - can't say anything without giving it away.

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Chapter 12
01/15/2004

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From James Potter to what will ultimately be her end, she is determined to have control over her life. This chapter: It’s Only Fair - Lily and James have a little argument...

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Chapter 13
01/28/2004

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From James Potter to what will ultimately be her end, she is desperate for control. This chapter - Valentine's day. Lily has a bad day, and we switch viewpoints for a bit.

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Chapter 14
02/10/2004

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From James Potter to her role in the Order to what will ultimately be her end, she is determined to gain some control over her life. This Chapter - It rains, a visit is made to the kitchens, and something important happens.

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Chapter 15
02/26/2004

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From James Potter to her role in the Order to what will ultimately be her end, she is determined to gain some control over her life. This Chapter – Lily broods, apologies are given and recieved, and Lily and Sirius argue.

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Chapter 16
03/19/2004

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From James Potter to the Order of the Phoenix to what will ultimately be her end, she is desperate for some control.

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Chapter 17
05/19/2004

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From James Potter to the terror sweeping the nation to what will ultimately be her end, she is desperate for control. This chapter – James’ Game. The Quidditch final is played, with some interesting results…

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Chapter 18
06/16/2004

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From James Potter to the terror sweeping the nation to what will ultimately be her end, she is desperate for control. This chapter – NEWTs. The dreaded tests are written, and James and Lily have a misunderstanding of colossal proportions…

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Chapter 19
07/04/2004

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From James Potter to the terror sweeping the nation to what will ultimately be her end, she is desperate for control. This chapter – If I Ever Speak to Him Again. Lily tries to figure out what she wants.

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Chapter 20
07/14/2004

Lily Evans, is seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From James Potter to the terror sweeping the nation to what will ultimately be her end, she is desperate for control of her life. This chapter: Walk Away Silent. The train ride home comes all to quickly. Lily and James talk and, unfortunately, she decides to be logical.

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Chapter 21
08/14/2004

Lily Evans, is seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From James Potter to the terror sweeping the nation to what will ultimately be her end, she is desperate for control of her life. This chapter: The Flat. School is over, and Lily gets her first taste of real life as a witch. Without James. But she’s fine. Really. No problems at all. Although, it would be nice to have some food in her flat… to know what to do with children...

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Chapter 22
08/27/2004

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From James Potter to the terror sweeping the nation to what will ultimately be her end, she is desperate for control of her life. This chapter: Mrs Vernon Dursley. Petunia is getting married, and not only must Lily go, but she needs to bring a date. Where’s she supposed to find one of those?

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Chapter 23
09/28/2004

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From James Potter to the terror sweeping the nation to what will ultimately be her end, she is desperate for control of her life. This chapter: Forgive and Remember. 'The weight of Lily’s head must have increased tenfold in the past five minutes. Where she had been happy and excited about the day ahead, she was now miserable, her head resting on her arms on the table. It was so heavy. It was so full of thoughts and worries. It was so full of what-ifs and how-comes and not-fairs.'

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Chapter 24
11/15/2004

Lily Evans, it seems, has been fighting the inevitable all her life. From James Potter to the terror sweeping the nation to what will ultimately be her end, she is desperate for control of her life. This chapter: A Scheme to Get Them Plotting. Love, revenge, mandrakes, shoes - in that order.

Words: 4,320
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