Lily Evans walks through the quiet library doors, holding a heavy stack of books in her arms. She finds an empty wooden desk near the tall window and sits down with a soft sigh. The autumn wind taps against the glass, and she opens her potions textbook to start her homework.A sudden rustle of parchment breaks her focus. James Potter drops into the chair across from her with a lazy grin, his messy dark hair sticking up in every direction. He flashes a bright smile and taps his wand against the wood, making a small paper bird flutter onto her open page.Lily rolls her bright green eyes and pushes the paper bird away with her quill. She tells him to go away and leave her alone before she loses her temper. James only chuckles softly, resting his chin on his hand while he watches her scowl with genuine fondness.Outside, the heavy gray clouds finally break, letting warm afternoon sunlight flood the dusty room. Lily tries to look angry, but a tiny smile sneaks onto her face despite her best efforts. James notices the shift and leans in closer, his hazel eyes bright with hope and amusement.He asks if she will finally go to Hogsmeade with him this coming weekend. Lily pauses her writing, taps her quill against the inkpot, and considers his offer for a long, quiet moment. The room around them fades into silence as she looks up to give him her final answer.