Someday We'll Know

~Someday We’ll Know~

Lily Evans sat on the tire swing in her front yard. She always sat there when she needed to think. She had lots of things to think about too. She had just received a letter informing her that she was accepted to a special school. It sounded great. She would learn magic, literally, and she would meet new people, but that wasn’t the depressing part. If she went to that school, that would mean that she would be separated from her best friend since the day she was born, James Potter. What would she do without James? He was one of the only people she could trust, besides her parents. What am I gonna tell him? He’s going to be so disappointed.

“Hey, Lils! I gotta talk to you.”

“Yeah same here.”

“I have bad news.”

“Ditto.”

“I’m going to a different school.” They said this in unison. They let out awkward laughs.

“This really sucks,” James said, breaking the silence.

“Yeah, it does…What school are you going to anyway?”

“Let’s just say…it’s really different.” You could say that again, Lily thought.

“I’m going to miss you so much, James.” She hugged him before she could stop herself.

“Me too. We’ll always be best friends and I’ll always be there for you. Okay?”

“Wow that’s some deep shit for an 11-year-old boy,” she said, breaking away from the hug.

“Hehe I know.”

“Well, I have to start packing. I’m going to London tomorrow to get my school supplies.”

“Sure…I’ll see you before you leave, right?”

“Of course.” They hugged again. It seemed like forever before they let go.

~*Someday We’ll Know*~

James took a deep breath and walked onto Platform 9 and 3 quarters. Finally, he would be going to a place where magic was an everyday thing. He didn’t have to hide who he was. He liked the thought of that, but he hated the thought of being away from Lily. He fancied her, as lame and obvious as it may be. He trusted her with his life and yet he couldn’t trust her with this secret. He didn’t want to think about her on his first day away from home. This was a day that he should be happy about, not down in the dumps about. He strolled towards the Hogwarts Express and climbed aboard.

“Hey! Is this seat taken?” Lily asked. She had been searching for an empty seat since she embarked on the trip to Hogwarts. The girl sitting in the compartment nodded no. “Thanks.”

“I’m Susie Chang.” Susie stuck out her hand for Lily to shake.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Lily Evans.” Lily accepted the friendly gesture and shook Susie’s hand.

“My parents were so delighted when they found out I was accepted to Hogwarts. They’re both Squibs, you know. They thought that I would be the same, but no-sir-y. I’m going to be a witch just like my grandmother.”

“I’m sorry, but what are Squibs?” Lily had no idea what this girl was talking about.

“Oh! That’s very funny. And I suppose you don’t know what muggles are either,” she said it like it was a joke.

“Um….no. I honestly don’t. I recall hearing it somewhere though. I just cant put my finger on it.”

“I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize you weren’t joking. Well, a squib is someone who was born into a wizarding family but hasn’t got any magical powers. (direct quote from chamber of secrets page145) Muggles are, well, people that don’t have any magical powers at all.”

“OOOOOOhhhhh…now I understand. Thanks.”

“No prob, Bob.” They both laughed and started talking about all these wacky and personal things. They found that they had lots in common. They became inseparable.

Now, James wasn’t having as much luck in making friends as Lily was. He found an empty seat, but he was all by himself. Two other boys sat next to him, Malfoy and Snape were their names, but they didn’t seem like the kind of people James would like to hang out with. So, he just fell asleep before they introduced themselves.

“Yo! Dude! Wake up!”

“What?” James woke up and forgot where he was for a moment. When he remembered, he saw that two different boys were sitting with him. “Who are you?”

“I’m Sirius Black and this is Remus Lupin,” he said pointing to the boy next to him. “Hurry and put your robes on. We’re almost there.”

“Uh…thanks.”

“No biggie.”

The trio got off the train laughing and cracking jokes. A teacher directed them to follow her to the castle. There they would be sorted into their destiny.

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“Wow. This place is awesome,” Lily said as she and the rest of the first years made their way up to their new “home away from home”.

“Hey look at that ghost. What is he doing?”

“Where? I don’t see him,” Lily was looking up while walking. She didn’t notice that there were steps and she tripped and hit her knee.

“OH MY GOSH! LILY, ARE YOU OKAY? SOMEBODY HELP!” Susie yelled for help. A giant sized (half-giant sized to be exact) teacher made his way towards them.

“Here. Lemme help yeh with that. Professor McGonagall, I’m going ter take this gerl up to the hospital wing.”

***

“How long is this going to take?” James whispered to Sirius anxiously.

“I don’t know. I hope it doesn’t last forever. I’m hungry.”

“Yeah me too,” agreed Remus.

The three immature boys groaned as the Sorting Hat sang its famous song. All they could think about was their mumbling stomachs. They didn’t even care about what house they were going to be in. Psh…..boys.

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“GRYFFINDOR!” Susie made her way to the Gryffindor table. She sat down next to all the clapping students.

“James Potter!” James sat on the stool, not really thinking about anything, but his starving stomach. “GRYFFINDOR!”

***

“You can go down to the feast now. They just started eating. You will be sorted before you enter the Hall.”

“Thank you. Madam Pompfrey. I’m sorry to have put you through all this trouble.”

“Oh, that’s okay, dear. I’m glad you were my first patient of the year.”

***

“You must be Lily Evans. Well, welcome to Hogwarts. Now, since you missed the original Sorting, we will sort you here. Then you will follow me to the front of the hall and I will introduce you to your schoolmates. Any questions?”

“No.”

“Okay. Let’s get started.”

***

The doors of the Great Hall opened and Professor McGonagall marched in smiling happily. Behind her paced Lily. James didn’t notice because he was so indulged in his food.

“I am pleased to inform you all that we have another first year student in Gryffindor. Her name is Lily Evans!” The students applauded politely and Lily made her way to the seat next to Susie.

Just as Lily’s name was being announced, James dropped his goblet. He was in such a rush to clean it up that he didn’t notice what was going on around him.

Lily and James sat on opposite ends of the table. Therefore, they didn’t recognize each other’s presence. They went about the feast happily and had a good nights sleep.

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~*Someday We'll Know*~

Lily woke up feeling energized, tired, nervous, excited, home sick, independent, and happy all at the same time. She had woken up long before everybody else. She got ready and decided to go downstairs in the common room and read a book while she waited.

~*~

An hour after Lily began reading, everybody started to get out of bed. Most of the students, like Lily, chose to remain in the common room until their friends arrived. One of those students was James. He walked down the steps and saw a familiar shade of red hair. He thought he was still dreaming so he just ignored it. He sat on the other side of the room and started to play wizard's chess with another Gryffindor.

~*~

"Oi! James! Come on, let's go," shouted Sirius.

"And hurry up! I'm starving." Remus yelled after.

~*~

Lily heard someone shout the name James and she remembered her best friend. She began to think about him more often lately. She concluded that it was just because they weren't together every minute of the day. She smiled and came back to reality. Susie was tapping her shoulder, signaling that it was time to go for breakfast.

~*~

"Aw..those elves sure can make a better breakfast than my mum." Ugh! Sirius and his darn food!

"Amen to that!" James agreed.

Sirius suddenly dropped his fork and began to stare at something. James noticed this and turned in the direction of Sirius's gaze.

OH MY GOSH! WHAT THE HECK IS SHE DOING HERE! He thought.

"James?"

He was caught.

"What are you doing here?"

"Uh.I go to school here, Lil."

"Oh..duh. Well, I guess we don't go to different schools after all."

Lily sat down next to James and looked across the table at his gawking friend.

"What's up with him?"

"Sirius. Earth to Sirius." Sirius was still in a daze.

"Dude, snap out of it!" Remus hit Sirius in the head and went back to eating.

"Huh?"

"Uh.hi. I'm Lily."

"I..I..I'm.S-S."

"Sirius?"

"Uh..yeah.YEAH. That's it."

"Nice to meet you."

"hehe yeah you to."

~*~

"So, James, how did your parents react when you got your letter?" Lily asked as they walked to their next class.

"Uh..they weren't surprised. They knew I would be accepted to Hogwarts," James wasn't sure if he should have said that.

"Oh. So when were you planning on telling me you're part of a wizarding family? When we graduated from the same school?!" (do you graduate from Hogwarts? Or do you just leave after your seventh year?" her voice was so loud that it echoed throughout the corridors.

"Lils, look. I couldn't tell you. You would've been way too freaked out," James was trying his best to calm her down.

"I'M HERE AREN'T I? You know what? Never mind. I thought I was your friend. I thought you trusted me. I guess I assumed wrong," she walked faster, trying to catch up with Susie and the rest of the Gryffindor girls.

"Ugh..what am I gonna do about her?"

"Don't worry. I'll deal with her," Sirius said with a smug look on his face.

"NO WAY! Just stay away from her, okay?!"

"Ooooooohh. I get it," Sirius said, stopping the hurried stroll. "James Potter has got the hots for Lily Evans.....No prob man. She's yours."

James let out a frustrated "UUUGGGGHH!" once more and said, "I don't fancy her!" He walked away from Sirius and Remus.

"Dude, he totally digs her." Remus stated and headed for class.

~*Someday We'll Know*~

"..and that is how the dark arts began. There will be no homework assigned tonight. Class dismissed." (I have no idea what the teacher is saying..just go along with it)

"That was the most boring thing I've ever been through," Remus stated as the three wizards left the class.

"Tell me about it. My grandmother is more interesting than that," Sirius agreed. "What do you think, James? James?"

"Huh? Uh...yeah. Real snoozer," James obviously was not listening.

"What's wrong with you do, dude?"

"Uh...nothing. I was just thinking about.."

"Lily." They all said together.

"Man, you got to stop thinking about her."

"Yeah, she's just a girl."

"No. She's not just a girl. She's my best friend. I hate it when she's mad at me."

"Oh brother. We got a wuss for friend," Sirius whispered to Remus. Remus nodded in agreement. "Look, if you wanna apologize, go apologize. She's right there." Sirius pointed to where Lily was standing.

"Fine. I guess I might as well get it over with." James walked towards Lily slowly.

"Yeah and why you're there, why don't you ask her out too?" Remus called after.

"Shut up!"

~*~

"Hey, Lil. Can we talk in private?"

"I dunno. Are you gonna lie to me?....Yeah alright," Lily finally gave in when she saw the apologetic look on his face. They went into an empty classroom and started speaking.

"Look. I'm sorry okay? I should have told you. And I do trust you."

"You're forgiven," she said. "And I'm sorry for overreacting and blah blah blah."

"So...are we ok?"

"Of course." She kissed him on the cheek and walked out of the old classroom before he could say anything.

James softly touched his cheek and smiled.

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The gang's first, second, and third year at Hogwarts went by quickly and normally. The boys called themselves the Marauders and a new recruit was added. His name was Peter Pettigrew. He was she, never talked much, but they accepted him all the same. The Marauders pulled pranks on teachers and other Houses' students' mostly-hardly ever on Lily or Susie though.

Birthdays and holidays passed. Trips to Hogsmeade would come and go. Adolescence caught them off guard. Their years of childish games would disappear they entered their fourth year older and ready to prepare for adulthood.

~*Someday We'll Know*~

Lily walked up the now familiar path to Gryffindor Tower. She turned to another corridor, stopped, and saw James talking with a Ravenclaw girl.

"So..you wanna go to Hogsmeade with me tomorrow?"

"Uh.I would if I could. I have a DADA quiz tomorrow that I really have to study for."

Lily didn't want to barge in so she waited for both of them to leave before she entered the common room.

~*~

Lily sat by the fire. She sat on a chair with her legs dangling off the side of the armrest while reading a new book on the history of Hogwarts. She felt someone tap her shoulder and she titled her head upside down, letting her hair touch the ground, to see who it was.

"Hey, Lils," her best friend said.

She said her "Lo" and continued reading her book.

"Look. I'm not going to Hogsmeade with anyone and you're not going to Hogsmeade with anyone. So, why don't we just go together?"

"How about...no," she said with attitude.

"What? Why not?"

"Why don't you go with some other chick?"

"They all turned me down."

"The only reason you want to go with me is so that you don't look like a loser alone."

"Of course. Why else would I ask you?" Lily's face dropped. She started to get really pissed off. "I.I.I.I mean, Since we are best friends and all it would be weird right?"

"I dunno. We've never gone out."

"Come on, Lil. Please?" He tried hard to give his best puppy dog face.

"Fine," she said, giving in to persuasiveness. "I'll make an appearance."

"Thanks. I owe you one," he kissed her forehead and walked away.

"More like 'I owe you another one," she whispered to herself.

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The trip to Hogsmeade went well. James didn't look like a loser and Lily had fun with her best friend. Of course, all the girls ended up talking with James even thought they wouldn't go out with him, while Lily stood near by. Back at the common room, Lily and James played wizard's chess. Lily surprisingly won, considering she only learned a couple of years ago. They hang out for a few more hours before they went to bed for the night.

~*~

Winter's breath could be felt in the air. Christmas was near and the classes were out. The gang decided to stay at Hogwarts while everyone else went home. They were looking forward to the less packed Tower.

"I'm hungry," Sirius said gloomily.

"You're always hungry."

"So?"

The girls just looked at each other and said, "Boys."

"What do you guys wanna do?"

"I dunno. Lily and I are doing our nails. Why don't you go find something else to do?"

The boys looked at each other and said, "Girls."

"Shut up!" Susie threw a pillow at Peter.

"You shut up!" He threw it back at her, but it hit Lily.

"Why you little...." she threw it at James. The common room was in total chaos. Pillows were flying everywhere. Chairs were being knocked over. And the sound of laughing and screaming filled the room. The six teens fell on the floor, exhausted from their pillow fight.

"That was fun," Remus said.

"Duh!" The other five said and they each hit him with a pillow.

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~*Someday We'll Know*~

"James, wake up! It's Christmas!" Lily ran out of the room shouting, "It's Christmas! It's Christmas!" She was obviously trying to wake everyone in the castle.

"Gosh could she be louder?"

"Yeah.but its CHRISTMAS!" Sirius ran out as excited as a kid in a candy store.

~*~

"OH, LOOK AT THIS RING! Thanks, James." She hugged him tightly. He had given her a real emerald ring.

"You're welcome. My mom gave me some extra money so I decided to get you a nice present."

"OH! Thank you thank you thank you!" She hugged him again, not really wanting to let go.

"Hey, look what my mom sent me," Sirius said, showing everyone the fireworks that were settled comfortably in the box.

"Cool. I guess we can launch them tonight."

"Yeah. That would be awesome."

"Woo hoo! We're having a fireworks show!" Lily shouted.

"Gawd. Can you lower the volume a little?"

"WHAT?!" she yelled sarcastically.

~*~

Night came and the crew decided to fire off the rockets. The only problem was that they didn't know how. Good one, huh?

"How the heck is this supposed to work?" Peter asked. (Yes, I decided to give him a few lines)

"I dunno. What's this for?" Remus questioned, holding the string at the end of the rocket.

"Who cares? I think its just there for decoration."

"No you idiots. It's used to launch it," Susie said matter-of-factly. "Look. Put the thing upright. Then you light the rope and GET OUT OF THE WAY."

They moved away from their spots just as the missile left the ground.

"You did it!" The boys screamed and took Susie onto their shoulders. They ran around the grounds screaming and yelling in awe, abandoning James and Lily.

Lily stared in wonderment at the remarkable site. "Wow. That's wicked."

"Yeah..." James mumbled as he stared at his best friend. She looked gorgeous. Her hair was glistening red as the night sky filled with magical sparkles. Lily felt eyes upon her and turned to look at her companion.

"What?"

"Nothing..nothing. It's just.."

"What? Do I have something on my face or something?"

"No. It's just..you're beautiful."

"Right. I bet you say that to all the girls who watch fireworks with you on Christmas night."

He turned her chin so that their eyes met.

"No. Just you."

Lily's cheeks turned scarlet. She let out a nervous laugh and continued watching the fireworks. (Sorry. I don't know any other words for fireworks!) "Was he just saying that or did he really mean it?" she thought.

~*~

"This has been the best Christmas ever," Remus declared.

"I totally and completely agree."

"Well, I'm exhausted so I'm gonna go to bed," Lily yawned.

James caught up to his friend. "Wait up, Lil. I need my beauty sleep. Night guys."

"Night." They all voiced together.

~*~

Lily and James walked in silence up the stairs until they reached the door to the girls' dormitory.

"Good night, James. Oh and thanks for the ring. I'll wear it everyday. I promise."

"You're welcome. Night, Lils."

She turned to open the door.

"Wait. I forgot something," James said.

"What did you.." Lily turned around and before she knew it, her lips had met James's. And everything was perfect. Nothing else mattered to them in those few seconds they shared.

"..forget," she said as they pulled apart.

"Happy Christmas," James breathed simply and walked away, leaving Lily shocked and content.

"Y.Y..Y.You...too."
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~*Someday We'll Know*~

Classes began again. Word spread that Lily and James were together. There was proof too. You could see them walking around, hand-in-hand, acting like a real couple. There was also a rumor that a part-veela, part-American girl was coming to Hogwarts.

~*~

One morning as the gang ate breakfast, Professor Dumbledore stood up to say something.

"I'm sure most, or I should say all, of you have heard about the new girl coming to Hogwarts. She will be arriving here at noon today. She will be sorted and introduced to you then. Please give her a warm welcome. Thank you. You may return to you breakfast.

~*~

Noon came and the whole school seemed excited. Nobody ever transferred to Hogwarts in the middle of their fifth year. Everyone wanted to meet this new girl.

When the students entered the Great Hall, they found that the Headmaster, the professors, and a new face had already been seated. Professor Dumbeldore greeted the students and announced. "Please, everyone, take a seat . We shall begin the sorting momentarily."

After most of the students were seated, the new girl introduced herself.

"Hi, y'all. My name is Alexia Newton. I was born and raised in America. My mother is a veela and my father is British. I had to transfer to this school because my dad got a new job in the Ministry. I look forward to my experience here at Hogwarts."

The students clapped politely.

"Now, for the Sorting."

Alexia sat on the stool and put the Sorting Hat on. "GRYFFINDOR!"

The Gryffindors applauded loudly.

"Wow. She's really pretty," Remus said.

"Yeah..." Peter and Sirius agreed. Their drool was almost touching the floor.

"Come on guys.She's not that pretty," James seemed unusually uninterested in the part-veela. "Lily's prettier."

"Thank you." She kissed him on the cheek and finished her breakfast.

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