You might say that Lily Potter II is exactly like her namesake. They both died to save their family. They both were brave and smart, and they both were in love. They even look alike.

You might say she's like James I. He died to save Harry, as she did. He was brave, and fairly bright. They even had the same eyes.

You might say that she's like Ginny. They were both fiercely protective of their family, and would go to any measure to save them. They also didn't like being underestimated.

You might say that she's like Harry. Brave, smart, understanding, and true. They share many qualities, and Lily has his nose.

You might say that she's like Hermoine or Rose. All were smart, and brave when the needed to be. Or perhaps Ron – they both rushed into problems without thinking sometimes.

Perhaps she's like Mrs. Weasley – proud and beautiful. Lily had her hands. Or perhaps even like little Colin Creevy – so innocent and pure. Maybe she's like Madame Pomfrey in her need and enjoyment to heal. Maybe she's like Minerva McGonagall – strict but kind. Perhaps she's like Professor Munro – both strong on the outside, but on the inside, both girls.

Or perhaps she's like Albus Dumbledore. Brave and eager to do what's right, and wise in their own weird way. Perhaps she's like the witch Asha in the tale of The Fountain of Fair Fortune. Both were sick and sought a remedy. Perhaps she's like Amata, another witch in the tail. Amata sought love, and found it with the knight, as Lily found it with Scorpius.

Or perhaps she's like Trealway – misunderstood.

I thought of all these charecters and more when I was thinking of Lily's character at the beginning of this book. I took traits out of all of these. The original inspiration came from when I was sick, and was not healing very quickly. That made me write the first few chapters. Several other happenings in my life have become my inspiration for the book.

Special thanks to those who helped me especially with the book :

My sister, Emily. Thanks, sis! This book wouldn't be here if you hadn't given me the stomach flu!

Kaitlin Whiting. (Also known as Professor Munro) I think I would have given up this story a long time ago if it weren't for your enthusiasm.

randomname97. On Quizilla, you really, really helped keeping the dream alive. It was great hearing from you and I hope you'll still message me even though Lily's journey is done. (I told you that I would let the story take its own path, and I'm afraid that this is that one that the story has chosen. I hope that the ending lived up to your expectations.)

To Queen of Black, Lily887787, and merdarkandtwisty for your wonderful reviews. Also, to anyone else who reviews in the future, whether on Quizilla or on .

To GlitterWinx and lilly enya who made When the Snow Falls on the favorites list on . Again, also to anyone else who does this in the future!

Also, to BROOKLYNrose95, , and Lily887787, who loved my story so much that they wanted alerts for updates. This means a lot.

Lastly, to everyone who has read this. I wouldn't have bothered finishing it if no one read it except me. You really do mean a lot!

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