Summary: James Potter loves Lily Evans, but she has hated him since the first time they met. Now as 7th years at Hogwarts, Lily and James are forced to work together as Head Girl and Boy. Lily starts to realize that James isn't the immature boy he once was, and James starts to see that there is more to Lily then he first thought.
Disclaimer: The creation of Harry Potter does not belong to me, although sometimes I wish it did. It is the property of JKR etc…
A/N: This is my first fanfiction, so I hope you all like it! Please read and review so that I know you like it………it will also spur me to write faster and write more. Hope you like it!
Growing Change
Chapter 1: 7th Year Surprises
"Get that horrible thing away from me!"
Lily Evans turned over in her bad, listening as her older sister screamed her head off downstairs.
"Get it away!"
"Really, Petunia," Lily heard her mother say. "You should be used to owls by now."
"I shouldn't have to be used to those disgusting creatures!" Petunia continued to shriek. "If my sister wasn't so unnatural and was normal I wouldn't have to put up with them or anything else that has to do with her kind."
"Now, Petunia," Lily's father said. "Your mother and I are very proud of you sister. I don't care if you like what she is or not. I don't want to hear another word about it."
"Fine, but that creature had better be gone by the time Vernon gets here for tea. It's bad enough that I had to tell him what she is without him witnessing it himself."
At those words Lily groaned aloud. Vernon Dursley was Petunia's fiancé. He reeked of Muggleness and Petunia absolutely adored him.
Lily glanced at her clock and sat up in her bed with a start. It was past noon. She hardly ever slept this late. Although she did have a good excuse, she had stayed up late the night before in order to finish her Potion's essay that had been assigned over the summer holiday. At least it was the last of the homework she had had to complete. Now she could enjoy the rest of vacation without worrying about it.
Lily got dressed, brushed her teeth and shoulder length red hair, and then went downstairs to the kitchen. Her mother was at the counter fixing a sandwich for her father, who was sitting at the kitchen table. Petunia was also at the table and her gaze was fixed steadily on the owl that was perched atop Lily's chair. A letter that was addressed to Lily in green ink was sitting at her place.
"Good Morning, Lily. Would you like a sandwich?" Lily's mother, Rose Evans, asked her daughter. Mrs. Evans' red hair was pulled into a bun at the top of her head. Her pale blue eyes smiled happily at Lily as she entered the kitchen.
"Yes, please," Lily answered giving her father a kiss on his cheek. "Good Morning, Daddy."
Sam Evans was a tall man with thick blond hair and laughing emerald green eyes, the same eyes as Lily's. He looked up from the paper he was reading as Lily sat down next to him. "Afternoon's more like it," He said with a smile. "An owl brought your letter from school a short while ago. Seems like it came earlier then it usually does. It looks thicker too."
"Oh, is that what Petunia was screeching about?"
"Yes, it was," Petunia said with a sneer. "It had better be gone by the time Vernon comes for tea. I don't want him to have to see what a freak you are."
"Don't worry, I'll make sure it's gone," Lily picked up the letter in front of her. As she opened it something hard and shiny fell onto the table. Looking at it Lily let out a small gasp.
"What is it dear?" Her mother asked.
Lily held up a finger as she quickly scanned the letter.
Dear Miss Evans,
As Head of Gryffindor House I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected as Head Girl for you seventh yeah at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
If you choose to accept, your presence shall be required at noon on August 25th for a meeting with the Headmaster and the newly appointed Head Boy. All further responsibilities and questions will be addresses then.
Please send word with the delivery owl if it is possible for you to attend the meeting at this time.
Also enclosed in this letter are your Head Girl badge and a list of the school supplies you will need for next year. As usual the school train will be departing for Hogwarts
from King's Cross Station Platform 9 3/4 at 11:00 am on September 1st.
Sincerely,
Professor M. McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Lily looked up from the letter, her green eyes sparkling with excitement. "I've been made Head Girl!" She knew that this was something even Muggle parents could understand.
"Oh, Lily that's wonderful!" Her mother exclaimed.
"We couldn't be prouder," Said her father.
"Yes, yes. That's all well and fine," Petunia said. "But Vernon is going to be here any minute! That owl has got to go!
"Okay. I'm going to go upstairs and write to Marlene and tell her the good news," With that said Lily put the owl on her shoulder, grabbed her sandwich and went up to her room.
Lily woke on August 25th more excite then she had been since she first found out she was a witch. Earlier that week she had gone to Diagon Alley to purchase her books for school and get new robes, as hers had gotten to short. Surprisingly she had grown over the summer and now stood at 5' 4". But her favorite purchase by far were the dress robes she bought. All 7th year students needed them for the graduation ball.
As she showered and dressed Lily once again tried to think of who could have possibly been made Head Boy. The only person she could think of was Amos Diggory, a Hufflepuff prefect. Lily hoped it wasn't him though. Diggory was nice and respected in Hufflepuff, but he and Lily did not get along very well. He kept bragging to her about the one time he had gotten a higher grade then her on a Herbology test. Needless to say, it got very tiring when he brought it up every time he saw her.
After dressing in a T-shirt and shorts Lily went downstairs to eat breakfast. A note on the counter told her that her parents were out shopping and that they would see her when she got back from the meeting.
When she was half finished eating her bagel and owl flew in through the open window and landed in front of her. Lily untied the parcel attached to its leg and the owl flew off. Lily opened the package to reveal a letter and a small golden ball with the Gryffindor Lion etched in red on one side. Lily placed it on the table in front of her and then opened the letter.
Dear Miss Evans,
I am pleased that you have chosen to accept the Head Girl position. We ask that you
Wear your school robes and Head Girl badge to today's meeting.
The golden object you received is a portkey. It will activate at noon and deliver you to the Headmaster's office. The Head Boy will be there as well.
Sincerely,
Professor M. McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
Lily picked up the ball from the table. It was heavy as if it was made out of solid gold. Lily was amazed that something so small would be able to transport her all the way to Hogwarts. Even after seven years in the wizarding world some things still surprised her.
At a quarter to twelve Lily changed into her school robes and pulled her hair back from her face. After pinning her badge to her robes, she picked up the golden ball and waited.
At exactly 12 o' clock the portkey activated and Lily felt something tug at her navel as she was whirled off into space. Seconds later she landed in front of a gargoyle statue she knew to be the entrance to the Headmaster's office.
"Ah, Miss Evans, you're right on time."
Lily turned towards the voice and saw the Headmaster, Professor Dumbledore standing a few feet away.
"As soon as the Head Boy arrives we can begin."
Just as the words left his mouth, there was a flash of light and a tall tousled dark haired figure with hazel eyes and wire rimmed glasses appeared. He looked around and smiled when he saw Professor Dumbledore and Lily.
"Hello," he said.
Lily was staring at him in shock. Impossible! She thought. It can't be!
But, sure enough, standing there with the Head Boy badge pinned to his robes was James Potter.
A/N: Well, that was the first chapter...hope you liked it! Read and review so I know what you thought! Also, I am open to any comments or suggestions you would like to make...I won't get offended, anything I can do to improve my writing will be greatly appreciated!! Also any ideas for pranks that the Marauders can do would be most helpful! Don't forget to review!