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!

----UNDER EDITING---- The story of how Lily Evans and James Potter grew up to become the potters, parents of the boy who lived. This starts at the beginning of 7th year. Forgive anything I get wrong I don't know everything and I'm sure I'll make mistakes;) Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters you recognise or the general plot line but the stories I have written are all mine.

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

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

Lily Evans blushed a violent red and hastily pushed all thoughts out of her head. "You haven't answered my earlier question Jam- Potter." She muttered trying to keep her voice neutral. When James Potter finally agrees to stop bothering Lily Evans, most would expect her to rejoice but what will happen when she realises that maybe - just maybe, she enjoyed his company. ALL CHARACTERS ARE A PROPERTY OF J.K. ROWLING

Lily Evans and James Potter become friends in their seventh year at Hogwarts. Sorry for the terrible description, this is just your regular Jily story! [COMPLETED] [HIGHEST RANK - #18 of #jily]

James Potter- a boy with a talent for Quidditch, pranking other students (especially Slytherins), and showing off. He is, as Lily Evans likes to refer to him as, an arrogant toerag. The one girl he has eyes for is the very girl who can reject him six times in one day, Lily Evans. Sirius Black- The eldest Black decedent in the Ancient and Most Noble House of Black. His family doesn't approve of him being associated with mudbloods and blood traitors alike. He has the "perfect" younger brother Regulus. Sirius is a Gryffindor, much to his families displeasure. Remus Lupin- Remus is a boy with a troubled past. He was bitten by a werewolf, Greyback, at the mere age of six. His loving parents helped him cope with the horror of being a werewolf, shunned by society, and even some of his own family. Jodie Kipps- a girl who had a good relationship with her mum, but not so much with her dad. A born prankster and Seeker, she is fierce when she needs to be, but she still has the biggest heart around. Her best friends help her through anything and she is accepting and trusting of almost everybody that is nice to her. Lily Evans- a fiery redhead with a caring heart. She is a muggle born and proud. Her best friend is a Slytherin, Severus Snape, whom James, Sirius, Remus, and Jodie all hate. She is the best in her year, the brightest witch of her age, some would say.

WHY YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK: I don't call eyes 'orbs' You love Jily enough to search for fanfics - James Potter and Lily Evans, two of the most talked-about people in Hogwarts. Their relationship was interesting, the cute green-eyed girl calling out insults at the cheeky Gryffindor seeker, the handsome boy always teasing the nerd and asking her out, meeting a defiant refusal every time. In Lily's eyes, Potter was just another boy who is arrogant, annoying and rude. However, with a startling turn of events, she may find out that James Potter is more than he meets the eye. James Potter regards himself as just another player. Lily Evans was merely another challenge. That girl frustrated him by being completely oblivious to his charms. How will he be able to win her over? Is it possible that Lily will be James' saving grace, pull him out into the light? On the other hand, can James break through Lily's mental shields and love her irrevocably, giving her the security and comfort she had never experienced before? For all we know, love is an interesting thing, changing lives long before we were born. Combined with magic, the lives of Lily Evans and James Potter are about to be changed. Excerpt: "You kissed me back." He finally broke the silence. "I did not!" "You did, I can tell." "Yeah, thinking about how much experience you've had with kissing girls just warms my heart." Lily folded her arms and looked away, fully aware that she was acting like a stubborn child, and fully intending to ignore that sinking feeling in her stomach. His hand reached out and tilted her chin so she was looking directly into his hazel eyes. "Are you jealous?" He looked dumb-founded. "No." She said, a bit too loudly. ~ ☆Please read, VOTE and COMMENT☆ (My writing stinks in the earlier parts, but I promise it gets better afterwards :D)

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

He looks up, and those hazel eyes pierce mine. I don't look away because the seriousness in his gaze holds me there. "Lily, I love you." *I do NOT own any of these characters. (Except for the ones I make up) All rights remain to J.K. Rowling. I am just a huge potterhead. Also, some things are based off headcanons, not trying to steal ideas just using headcanons fellow potterheads. If you know who created it, by all means let me know, and I will give credit where credit is due.* Story through James' point of view: Limerence by Episkeyyy Best awards: #1 in Jily #1 in Jamespotter #1 in Lilypotter