"love is a strong word" "yes, that's why I used it."

The Marauders are starting their fifth year at Hogwarts; Remus is starting with a massive scar across his face - a byproduct of the increasing severity of his furry little problem, which is a definite cause for concern despite his insistence that it it's fine. Sirius is starting with the memories of a certain morning at 12 Grimmauld Place in August: memories that he might not ever forget, yet is desperate to cloak underneath the facade that every is fine at home and that he and his parents just sometimes encounter minor disagreements. James is starting his fifth year, yes, but more importantly, he is starting phase five of his plan to woo Lily Evans: somehow his friends seem doubtful that he might succeed, but James, being James, is in no lack of confidence. And Peter, well, Peter is starting to wonder just why he puts up with these people, and if he should really be feeling sorry for Lily Evans, and maybe if he should have asked to have been sorted into Hufflepuff.

Follows James and Lily through their last year at Hogwarts. Join in with the trouble making of the marauders, the suspense of Quidditch games, and the budding romance between James and Lily. 19 parts plus an epilogue I do not own any of these characters or places they belong and always will belong to JK Rowling

James wants Lily but she wants James to leave her alone . Wonder who wins that battle? © All Rights Reserved 2014.

You know the story of Lily and James Potter, but how did it come to be? This is, in my eyes, how they finally started dating in their 7th and final year of Hogwarts. Ft. the Marauders and their antics :) Updates twice every week whenever possible. I can't promise that I won't skip a day every once in a while This is going to be a 50 part story. Read & Enjoy!

Let's be honest here, most fanfictions for Jily are poorly written, dirty, short stories about the frickity frackety that supposedly happened. I say most because I have read my fair share of quality ones. I have ways wanted a story of just Jily fluff, so I decided to write this. Not for reads (though I love it when you do read it) and not for likes (I wish you would like it please) but because I needed to get some fluff. I don't want to spoil anything so sorry if you wanted a summary. This is more of a rant. 'Detailed' Summary: James and Lily are in their 7th year and things happen. You're welcome.

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Join James and Lily as they battle through their last year at Hogwarts. Hearts will be broken, trust will be lost, friendships that were thought to last forever will be gone. Will James and Lily survive through all of that?

You know the story of Harry Potter and his years at Hogwarts. But what about his parents? This is the story of how Lily Evans and James Potter came to be Lily and James Potter parents of Harry Potter. When Lily gets back from Christmas break 6th year she is met with a changed James. He is kind, and not hexing people. Heck he even apologized! But even after Lily refuses to let herself fall for him, will that really work? What happens when they find themselves becoming closer than they ever imagined. disclaimer: JKR owns all of the characters and plot

Between sweet, kind, and beautiful Lily Evans and mischievous, handsome, and daring James Potter, there truly was an unexpected love.