One plot idea could be that James and Lily are brought back to life briefly and they meet Harry at a crucial moment in his fight against Voldemort. They offer him words of wisdom and strength that he didn't have before, which gives him an edge in the final battle.
Perhaps they meet Harry in a dream - like state. In this encounter, they are able to show Harry memories that were lost or forgotten. For example, they could show him some happy family moments from his early infancy that he never knew about, which helps him feel more connected to his parents.
A more complex plot could be that a time - turning spell goes wrong. Harry is sent back in time and accidentally meets James and Lily before they know of their future. Harry has to be careful not to disrupt the timeline too much while still trying to have a meaningful interaction with his parents.
A great fanfiction could be about their courtship. James could write her love letters filled with his thoughts and feelings. Lily would keep these letters hidden away, reading them when she was alone and slowly falling more in love with him through his written words.
One plot idea could be that Harry discovers a hidden diary or memory of Lily Evans that has something to do with a lemon - scented charm she was working on. This could lead him on a journey to understand more about his mother's magic and her relationship with certain elements in the wizarding world. Maybe the lemon - scented charm has some special power that can help Harry in his fight against the dark forces.
Maybe in the fanfiction, there could be a spell gone wrong that causes Lily to forget her relationship with James and fall in love with Harry instead. Harry, at first, is shocked but then realizes that he has a chance to be with his mother in a different way. The story could then follow their journey of dealing with the confusion and the consequences of this new relationship, including how it affects the prophecy and the fight against Voldemort.
One possible plot could be about the elaborate preparations for the wedding. It might include details like choosing the venue, which could be a magical place like Hogwarts' grounds. Friends like Sirius and Remus could be involved in pranks during the pre - wedding jitters. And Lily might be having a hard time choosing her wedding dress, with her friends helping her out.
Well, a great Jily fanfiction might be the ones that delve into their unspoken feelings during their school years. For example, a story where James tries to win Lily over with his Quidditch skills while Lily is trying to focus on her studies. Also, there are fanfictions that show how their relationship developed during the war against Voldemort, which is really exciting as it combines the romance with the action and danger of the wizarding world.
A really interesting plot could be that James and Lily, alive, work with Dumbledore to create a new school of magic. This school would focus on teaching students how to defend against the Dark Arts in a more practical and hands - on way. Harry would be one of the first students there. They could also develop new magical artifacts that could help in the fight against evil. And the family could have adventures all over the world to find the ingredients and knowledge needed for these new creations.
One interesting plot idea could be that Lily and James, alive and well, decide to train Harry in magic from a very young age. This would make Harry an even more powerful wizard earlier on. They could also use their influence to reform the wizarding world, starting with Hogwarts. For example, they might introduce new courses that focus on both light and dark magic, teaching students how to defend against the dark arts in a more comprehensive way.
In a parallel universe fanfiction, the universe has shifted in a way that allows James and Lily to meet Harry. This could be due to a powerful spell gone wrong. James and Lily are alive in this universe and are curious about Harry, who seems to be from a different reality. They learn about his struggles against Voldemort and decide to help him, and together they work to find a way to fix the rift between the universes.
Well, an interesting idea could be that Lily discovers she has some new, pregnancy - related magical powers. Maybe she can communicate with the baby in the womb through magic. It would be a really unique and heart - warming concept, seeing her and James have little magical conversations with their unborn child.
There are fanfictions that imagine Lily's life if she had survived. In these stories, she would be a key figure in Harry's life, guiding him and protecting him in ways that Dumbledore or others couldn't. She might also play a role in the wizarding world's politics, using her intelligence and magical abilities to bring about positive change.