A/N: Hi, this is my first attempt at fanfic so I would really appreciate any advice or feedback you could give me, thanks! Unfortunately I don't own anything.

Lily breathed in the morning of the first of September with great satisfaction. The cool breeze teased her long red hair and played about her face as she walked briskly through the barrier between platforms nine and ten. As her true destination materialised in front of her eyes she couldn't help feeling a twinge of sadness. This would be the last time that she would board the Hogwarts Express, to be whisked away with the promise of another year of excitement, hard work and above all magic.

As she observed the familiar scene before her, she took care to absorb all the sounds, sights and smells that the first day of term brought with it. The laughter of children could be heard over the hoots and screeches of owls, friends were embracing each other and catching up after the summer of separation.

Lily stopped at the sight of a tearful mother hugging a small red haired girl. So much had changed in seven years. Her final journey to King's Cross had been one she had made alone. Over the summer her sister Petunia had got engaged to Vernon Dursley and both she and their parents had gone to stay with their soon to be in-laws for the week, leaving Lily quite alone. Petunia had made every effort to isolate herself from Lily since the last time they had both stood on this very platform.

'Hey! Lily, over here!' She turned around to see her friend Marlene McKinnon walking towards her. As she approached, Lily quickly wiped her eyes with the hem of her cardigan. For some reason they had begun to water slightly.

'So Lils how was your summer?'

'Pretty quiet really, I spent most of it trying to avoid Petunia and her vile fiancé. What about yours?'

'It was nothing too special really. Congratulations on getting head girl by the way'

'Thanks, it really means a lot.' The years of blood, sweat and tears finally had been worth it to wear the shiny 'head girl' badge proudly on her chest. Lily was looking forward to working closely with the staff, prefects and, of course, the head boy, whoever he may be.

The girls slowly made their way towards the Hogwarts Express arm in arm, waving and greeting their classmates as they went.

As they reached the train, Marlene went to find an empty compartment while Lily tried, with little success, to heave her heavy trunk up the stairs and onto the train. She was just considering using a hover charm when a voice whispered into her ear-

'Having trouble Evans?'

She jumped and turned to find herself face to face with

'Potter-'

An arrogant smile was playing crookedly on his lips as he casually ruffled his jet black hair. His hazel eyes danced with mischief as they pored into hers. Lily quickly looked away and continued her furious attempt to haul her trunk onboard.

'Come on Evans, let me get that for you'

'No really, I-'

But he was already lifting her trunk onboard with ease. Lily could see the muscles in his arms tense through his tight t-shirt. She blushed and pretended that she hadn't noticed.

'Er, thanks' she mumbled, feeling slightly disgruntled.

'It's a pleasure as always Miss Evans' He gave her a nod and a self-assured wink before continuing down the aisle to meet the rest of his so-called 'Marauders' leaving Lily staring after him.

She was visited by a strong desire to hit something.

Please review, it would be a big help!