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[Hestia Jones]

So it seemed that another long year was upon her. It wasn't that she wasn't looking forward to it - quite the opposite, actually. Hestia was actually quite excited to be getting back to her home-away-from-home, especially since this year she wouldn't have to worry about taking the O.W.L's as she had last year. Tia's fifth year had literally been Hell for the short witch. Her high energy and inability to remain completely still for too long prevented her from enjoying the majority of the last year. Most of it had been spent reviewing and studying, cooped up in a classroom, going crazy behind her desk. But the results had been better than she'd expected - she'd received an O in everything except for Potions, where she'd earned an E. It was an understatement to say she surprised even herself - the Ravenclaw in her was finally starting to pay off! Her parents and her big brother were both pleased, and that was reason enough for Tia to have a spring in her step as she stepped out of the fireplace and into Diagon Alley.

The short witch waved a goodbye to her older brother, Samuel, as he headed off to the icecream parlor. Even though he'd graduated the year previous, he'd still insisted on accompanying his younger sister to Diagon Alley. He'd be meeting up with her later. It was rather crowded today, and although it was mostly kids in the years below her, Tia still found herself to much much shorter than the majority of them. Sometimes it was an annoyance, but she was so used to it by now that she didn't really dwell on it. The dark haired witch hitched her messenger bag up slightly on her shoulder and headed toward Flourish and Blotts, where she'd be meeting Lily Evans. Tia hadn't seen the redhead since the beginning of summer, and was looking forward to talking with her friend again.

The bell dinged as Tia opened the door to the shop. Surprisingly, it wasn't too terribly crowded, and the Ravenclaw looked around for any site of her redheaded friend. So far, she wasn't anywhere in sight, so the short witch headed over to the shelves and pulled a random book out, opening it to the middle. She hoped Lily would arrive soon - not that she minded waiting - but she was looking forward to being reunited with her, along with her other friends from school. Either way, Hestia contented herself with glancing over the book (something about Goblin Wars) and continued to do so until she felt a hand on her shoulder and was drawn out of her reading.

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[Lily M. Evans]

He rolled over so that Lily was between him and the bed, his legs on either side of her right leg and his arms supporting his weight as he nuzzled into the crook of her neck, taking a deep breath. He lightly kissed her neck. “I love you . . .” he breathed out.

" James...I love you too." After a moment of staring in his eyes she let her lips go up to his and she let her hands snake into his hair, her heart beating faster and faster as the kiss went from passionate, and now it was starting to turn a little wild.----------

The memory was still etched in her mind as she walked down the hall to the shower. Once in and out she was dressed in a muggle jean skirt and a nice navy blue shirt. Her robe was casually thrown over her shoulders. "James I'm going to Diagon Alley with Hestia. I'll be back later. Don't blow up the house please. I don't want your parents to flip out when they come home." Lily smiled as she shouted at his bedroom and apparated into Diagon Alley.

The new Head Girl was extremely excited as she walked along the streets with the busy shops, casual customers walking around from door to door. Her face was literally glowing. One because she was Head girl, and two because she was absolutely in love with James Potter, and he had said that he loved her first, before she did!!!! Bouncing as she walked now, Lils finally found Hestia and she grinned running up and wrapping her arms around her. "TIA! I missed you!!" Her voice excited!!

[Hestia Jones]

Hestia was jolted out of her "reading" by a pair of thin arms wrapping around her. Had her mind not been so sharp, or her senses so in tune from Quidditch, she probably would've shrieked in surprise. But the embrace was all-too-familiar, and she was expecting someone, anyway. So, with a happy laugh, Tia turned around, dropped the book, and hugged the other girl back. "Lily!" she exclaimed, as they embraced briefly, before Tia moved to hold Lily at arms length. "I missed you, too! How have you been?"

Tia released her redheaded friend, then, and picked up the book before turning to place it on the shelf where it belonged. Then, she moved her messenger bag up a bit higher on her shoulder, her bright blue gaze shifting back to Lily's emerald one. There was something different about her... but not bad different. She seemed to be almost glowing, even happier than she had been when Hestia had seen her last. The tiny witch quirked one dark eyebrow as she observed her friend. "Lily Evans, you're absolutely glowing." she said, a grin tugging at the corners of her pink lips. "What's going on?"

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[Lily M. Evans]

It was odd how much one boy could make you smile. And how much he could perfect your life. Lily Evans; Miss Perfect. The Head Girl, James Potter's girlfriend, and the love of his life, and one of the most popular girls at school. But there is a price. She was disowned once Petunia had finally convinced her parents to see how much of a freak she was and they never looked at her the same way again.

Now however Lily was smiling, and looking at her best friend. "Hey Tia! Oh nothing really. Except that I got Head Girl!" She lied but covered it well. Although she was sure that her best friend would be able to figure her out. "And everything's good! How about you? Have you talked to Clarissa lately?" She was going to say alice but she had just spent the other day with her.

[Hestia Jones]

Tia quirked an eyebrow slightly at Lily's expression. She knew she wasn't seeing things; her redheaded friend was definitely ecstatic about something. And the Ravenclaw was pretty sure she'd seen the same look before... on the faces of her other lovestruck friends! Tia's bright blue eyes widened slightly. "Lilybear... are you dating someone?" she asked her curiously, tilting her head to one side a bit. She must be- Tia would recognize the lovestruck look anywhere!

But then, her friend's words reached her ears and Tia's mouth dropped open. "Aw, that's great! I'm so proud of you, though I can't say I'm too surprised. I figured you'd get it!" A light laugh passed Tia's lips and she grabbed Lily's hands up happily, unable to keep her eyes from twinkling. Lily deserved this - she was an excellent student and an even better person. "And let me guess... Remus got head Boy?" That was her best guess... either Remus or someone nasty like Lucious Malfoy. If that was the case, Tia definitely pitied Lily, but either way it was great news! "I've been fine." she reassured. "Just causing trouble with my brother. I haven't seen Clarissa in a while, unfortunately, but I owled her last week. I know she's been busy. Have you spoken with Alice?"

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