The Lily

Chapter One: The Question

As Lily Evans walked into the 7^th year girl's dorm, she heard her dormates, Hallana, Keredwel and Annet twittering about James Potter. Hallana had honey blonde hair, with baby blue eyes, Keredwel had golden blonde hair, with sky blue eyes and Annet had light blonde hair, with ice blue eyes.

"He has the most gorgeous brown eyes," squealed Keredwel.

"They're like chocolate," sighed Hallana.

"And he's so good at Quidditch, too..." said Annet.

Lily rolled her eyes and walked over to the mirror, saying, "Yeah, if you like obnoxious jerks."

The girls glared at Lily and stalked out the door flipping their blonde hair.

Lily looked into the mirror, seeing the same, familiar straight red hair, bright emerald green eyes, and milkmaid's skin.

She sighed and turned to start on her homework.

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Lily walked into the Great Hall looking for her friend Anaiya.

Lily's gaze fell on James Potter, who was sitting with his friends Sirius Black and Remus Lupin.

Does he ever brush his hair?

Lily thought, looking at James' messy black hair.

Spotting the long black hair that belonged to Anaiya, Lily took the empty seat beside her.

"Morning!" Anaiya said brightly, her sapphire eyes sparkling.

"Mmm."

"Not a morning person are you?"

"Mmm."

Anaiya gave up trying to communicate with Lily.

Lily sipped her pumpkin juice and looked up as owls flew into the Great Hall bearing letters and packages.

Lily was surprised to see an owl land before her. She untied the letter and read:

Dear Lily,

How are you? Everyone is lovely here. Wonderful news, Petunia is getting married!

(Lily gasped in shock, and exclaimed, "Who would want to marry her?") His name is Vernon Dursley, he is the director of a firm called Grunnings, which makes drills. You are to be a bridesmaid. (Lily snorted.) The wedding is set for winter.

Love,

Mum

Anaiya looked over at Lily and asked, "Who's that from?"

"Mum. Look, " Lily handed her the letter, "Petunia is getting married. And I'm supposed to be a bridesmaid. I'm sure Mum forced her."

Then she heard someone clear their throat.

Lily turned slowly around, a resigned look on her face.

James stood there, wearing a cocky grin. He studied her for several long moments, making Lily uneasy under the intensity of his gaze.

Then he asked, "Would you go to Hogsmeade with me this weekend, Lily?"