Author's note: Hiya! I'm back. I couldn't stay away for long, I suppose. Since I am in love with Lily and James so much (it's become an obsession), I decided to try my hand at writing a fic about them. Well, I hope you enjoy this as much as my other story. :3
Disclaimer: Jo is everything.
Chapter one:
Some things never change
James looked down at the small bundle in his arms. He looked over at his sleeping wife. She looked so peace, happy, serene. James' hazel eyes traveled back to the miniature human in his arms. He smiled to himself. The baby was beautiful. He had a bit of black hair like his father and his mother's gorgeous emerald green eyes.
"A perfect mixture of both of us," James said quietly looking from the baby boy and back to his wife.
The baby's green eyes stared into James' hazel eyes. James couldn't look away. It was like love at first sight. It was like the baby knew exactly who he was without James even telling him. They had such a strong bond already.
James heard Lily start to stir. Her delicate lids opened slowly revealing the gorgeous green eyes James fell in love with several years ago. She saw that he was sitting in the rocking chair next to the crib and she smiled at him. James' heart skipped a beat. No matter how many times he had seen that same beautiful smile over the years; his heart would always skip a beat. She had such a profound grasp on him that he felt like the luckiest man every day. The man was still madly in love with her, if not more so now. He always would be head of heels for her.
James smiled back at his wife. They didn't say a word, but merely stared into each other's eyes, each fighting for dominance to show who loved whom more. Lily finally broke the silence by getting up and sitting on the floor next to her husband.
"He's gorgeous, isn't he?" Lily said as her emerald eyes were wide with wonderment as she stared at their son.
"He's the most handsome baby I've ever seen in my life. I say we did a fantastic job," James said smiling down at his redheaded wife.
Lily playfully hit James on arm and smiled up at him.
"What? You've seen a better looking baby then our Harry! You're mental if you think so," James said with faux offense.
Lily's heart swelled with pride as James said our Harry. She couldn't help but smile at his words. Everything she ever wanted was right in front of her. She felt as if she were still dreaming.
"I was only teasing, you prat. Of course Harry is the most handsome baby I've ever seen," Lily said scowling.
"Oh, Lils. You're just as charming as our days at Hogwarts," James said with a light laugh.
"What is that supposed to mean!" Lily asked in a fierce whisper.
"Nothing," James said smirking at her.
Lily crossed her arms waiting for James to answer her question. James rolled his great hazel eyes and continued to smirk at her. He looked down at his now sleeping son and sighed.
"Fine. I'll tell you," James said pretending to sound annoyed.
"I knew I'd win," Lily said smiling her perfect smile as her emerald eyes smoldered with victory.
James let out a light chuckle and shook his head.
"My point. You've always been so, feisty. Granted, I loved it then as much as I love it now."
"You love my…feistiness?" Lily asked slowly.
"Well, it comes with the territory," he said pointing to her long, red locks.
Lily gave him a dirty look and re-folded her arms. "Prat," she said quietly.
"I heard that," James said.
Lily groaned. She always got in trouble that way. James and his extra sharp hearing always caught the things she didn't want him to hear. Lily stood up and walked behind the rocking chair. She looked down at her sleeping son and the man she loved, even if he can be a prat, a lot of the time. She sighed and felt her life was even more perfect than it had ever been before.
It was Lily's first year. She was so excited that she couldn't stand still. Elaine and Geoffrey Evans walked close to their youngest daughter as she nimbly walked through the crowd. Petunia sulked several steps behind. Lily made her way through the train station looking for the platform she needed. 7…8…9…10. Where was it? Lily started to panic. She looked from platform 9 to platform 10. She looked back at her parents, who looked equally confused.
"Where is it, mum? Dad?" Lily asked as her eyes became emerald saucers full of worry.
"I told you it wasn't real," Petunia said snidely stepping from behind their parents.
"Shut up! It is real. I got the letter! Sev told me it was real!" Lily snapped back.
"Why would you believe that freak-ish little git, Lily? Why would you want to be a freak!" Petunia spat at her.
"Girls, stop it! Petunia, don't insult your sister, please," Elaine said to Petunia crossly.
Petunia looked up at her mother with a shocked look on her face. She couldn't believe that their mother was taking Lily's side. Petunia huffed and crossed her arms not looking at any of them.
Lily was on the verge of tears. She knew in her heart the Hogwarts was real. She knew it. Why would someone write her a letter telling her of this magical place if it weren't real? Why would Severus lie about such a place? She trusted him. So it had to be real.
"Lily!" She heard her name being called several feet away. Her long dark red hair floated around her as she turned around.
Severus Snape was standing there between platform 9 and 10 as if he was waiting just for her. She smiled at him. He walked quickly over to her and smiled at her.
"Where is it, Severus?" Lily asked sounding worried.
"I'll show you. Grab your things," Snape said smirking at her.
Lily turned towards her parents. She opened her arms and her Mr. and Mrs. Evans hugged and kissed their daughter like they'd never see her again. After her parents assault of affection, Lily walked over to her older, brooding sister.
"Well, goodbye Tuney. I'll miss you. I'll write you all the time! I love you," Lily said opening her arms to her sister.
Petunia looked at Lily's open arms as if she were road kill. Lily felt Petunia's rejection and lowered her arms. Lily gave one last look to her sister and turned slowly on her heel. Elaine patted Lily on the back as she passed. Lily gave her a small smile and went to grab her cart.
"Ready then?" Snape asked happily.
Lily nodded.
"Well, watch me first and then you try, ok?" He said.
Lily raised a red eyebrow. Snape just shook his head and gestured for her to watch him. He grabbed his cart and ran straight for the barrier between the two stations. Lily watched as he disappeared. Her mouth popped open to form an "o". Lily looked back at her parents, whose emotion mirrored her own. She turned back around and gripped the handle on her cart. She took a deep breath and did just as Severus did. She took a running leap towards what seemed like a brick wall. She kept reminding herself that it wasn't what it seemed. She closed her eyes when she was mere feet away from it.
She felt herself pass through what felt like silk. She opened one of her green eyes and saw that she was on a platform. She saw the sign above her that read "Platform 9 ¾". She gaped at it and quickly regained her composure. She didn't want to seem like amateur. Lily flicked her hair over her shoulder and looked around for her friend.
She spotted him loading his things onto the scarlet express. Lily felt like she was bubbling over with excitement. She let out a hysterical laugh. It was real. She could never dream this up in a thousand years. She pulled her cart up next to where Severus was placing his cart onto the train. He looked over at Lily whose eyes were large and filled with excitement. He couldn't help but smile at her.
"It's amazing, isn't it?" He asked her as he grabbed her trunk from the cart.
All Lily could do was nod. She was too engrossed in memorizing every aspect of the platform. Snape laughed lightly and shook his greasy, black mane. He placed all of Lily's belongings into a compartment he had procured for the two of them.
"Thank you," Lily said as he placed her snowy white owl onto the seat across from him.
"Anything for you," Severus said smiling.
Lily couldn't help but smile back. She couldn't contain her excitement.
The train started with a small start. Lily pressed her little face against the window as she watched the platform slowly start to disappear. This was it; she was finally on her way.
"Are you excited, Lils?" Snape asked looking at her thin form.
Lily turned from the window regrettably and sat down on her bench.
"I'm beyond excited. I just can't wait to see it, Sev. That's all I've been thinking about, all I've been dreaming about since I got the letter. I'm a bit sad that Petunia couldn't come. I'm really going to miss her," Lily said as her usually vibrant green eyes became dull.
"Yeah, such a shame," Severus said coolly.
"It is! I know you don't like her, Sev, but she's my sister. It just hurts that she has been so hostile towards me. I hope it doesn't last. Her taunting drives me crazy!" The redhead said frustrated.
Severus nodded and didn't say another word. He knew if he spoke, it wouldn't be anything nice. So, he decided it better to not say anything.
The two were quiet for a bit until Snape broke it.
"What house do you want to be in? I really hope you're in Slytherin with me," he said with a smile.
"Isn't that where all of the pure bloods go?" Lily asked biting her lip.
"Most of them. The most cunning, determined and ambitious as put there," Severus said happily.
"I don't think that's the best fit for me," Lily said apprehensively.
"You wouldn't want to be in the same house as me?" Sev asked.
"Of course I want to be in the same house as you. I just don't think I want to be in Slytherin, that's all," she said not meeting his gaze.
"Then what house do you want to be in?" Snape asked coldly.
"I don't know really. I think I may fancy Gryffindor," Lily said dreamily.
"Eek, why Gryffindor?" Snape asked distastefully.
"I've been reading about it in one of my school books. It sounds fantastic. Some of the bravest and daring witches and wizards have passed through that house. I want to be one of them," Lily said as she stared out of the window.
Snape crossed his arms and looked out the window also. He knew he was destined for Slytherin and he wanted Lily there with him.
"You know, you could be great in Slytherin also," Severus said quietly.
"Maybe, but I think my heart's already set," she said peering over at him.
"If you say so," Severus said.
Lily was about to retort when the door to their compartment slide open with great force. Two boys stood there talking to each other. The taller one of the two had a great shock of black hair and a pair of glasses to match. He was tall for his age and extremely skinny. The other also had black hair, but it was a lot longer than his companion. It gleamed in the sunlight pouring through the windows. The boy was only an inch shorter than his friend.
The second boy turned his head as his beautiful black hair flowed in a smooth as silk movement. His grey-blue eyes bore into the green eyes that stared holes into him. He smiled at her and nudged his friend. The first boy turned around and his hazel eyes fixed upon Lily's green. He smiled stupidly at her. As the boys stared at the redhead, they heard someone clear their throat. The two boys looked over at the other bench. The saw a boy with greasy black hair and a beak-like nose sitting there.
"May we help you?" Severus said coldly.
"Oh, sorry, mate. We thought this compartment was unoccupied, but we were terribly wrong," the first boy said with a laugh in his voice.
"Yes, terribly mistaken," Severus said continuing with his cool manner.
"I'm sorry, what has gotten your panties in a bunch? I've apologized for barging in here," the hazel-eyed boy said hotly.
"Nothing is the matter, except that you're still here after you can clearly see that the compartment isn't empty," Snape said as his black eyes blazed.
"Uh huh and what is your name, kid?"
"Severus Snape, but I don't see why that even matters," he said.
"I was just curious is all," the boy said as he turned his attention to the girl who was watching the exchange wearily.
"Oiy! You, girl, what's your name?" James asked.
She blushed as anger ignited in her emerald eyes.
"My name's Lily Evans and I'd appreciate if you never call me 'you' or 'girl' ever again, thanks," she said politely flashing him a dangerous smile.
"I'm sorry, Lily Evans," James said holding his hands up defensively.
"And what are your names?" Lily asked rounding on the two boys.
"Well, I am James William Potter and my new mate here is Sirius Orion Black. Please to meet you," James said bowing to her.
Lily tried to repress a giggle.
"Yes, pleasure to meet you," Sirius said smiling at her from James' right shoulder.
"I suppose it's nice to meet the two of you," Lily said.
"Well, now that we're all acquainted, you two can leave," Snape said with a snarl.
"Well, Snivellus wants us out, so we must abide by his rules," James said with a grimace.
"Again, nice to meet you Lily Evans. You're a lot nicer than your boyfriend here," Sirius said.
"He's not my boyfriend," Lily said defensively, "he's just my best mate."
Pain crossed Severus' face momentarily, but Lily didn't see it.
"I see. That's good to know," James said as he bowed once more and the two boys were gone as fast as they had appeared.
Severus looked at Lily. His pale face a mask void of emotion, but his black eyes were alive with hurt. He quickly looked out the window before Lily had time to see.
"Sev, are you ok?" Lily's quiet voice asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine," he said quietly not looking at her.
"How about those blocks? They were interesting," Lily said looking at her friend with a smile on her face.
"Yeah, really interesting," Snape said sarcastically.
Lily didn't hear it. She turned and continued to watch the changing landscape.
Lily sighed and looked down at James' lolling dark head as he had fallen asleep as she was remembering the first time they had met. Lily carefully grabbed the sleeping baby and placed him into his crib. She walked back over to James and kissed him on the cheek tenderly. Oh, the things she remembered when they were younger.
A/N: All right! Chapter one done! What do you think? I'm really nervous about this, so feedback would be amazing. Good or bad. After this chapter, it's all going to be from the point when they were still in school. I'm going to work my way from a certain point and then move to the "present".
Reviews are like a large glass of water on a extremely hot day. Refreshing. Yeah, bad pun, sorry. As you were.