I'll Die For You

Summary: Lily and James during the first Wizarding War.

"Mum's not too happy that I want to be a writer for the Daily Prophet to cover different Wizarding News," Lily stated after a long moment.

James sighed. He hadn't really expected much else from Mrs Evans. "I didn't really think she'd be thrilled, Lils," he told her honestly. "I'd be concerned about any of my own kids, if I had any. Bringing them into this mess, this is War. It's not just fighting anymore. It's true War, and you know muggles can't see much of what goes on. They're blind to the magic of course she's terrified. You're in more danger being muggleborn and all."

Lily lowered her head a bit, James glanced toward her and realized she was holding back tears. He turned to her and put his hand on her shoulder gently.

"Look, Lils, I'm not saying you shouldn't be a writer for the Prophet. But there's bad things happening, Lily. Horrible things, that we're in the middle of," James tried to sound optimistic.

Lily lifted her head to look at him. "I know, James," she said quietly.

"We'll make it Lily," James told her.

She looked up at him for a long moment. "Don't say that James. Not unless you can promise me," Lily hesitated, "but you can't."

He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close to him. "It'll be okay, Lily."

Lily hugged him back, wrapping her arms around his neck and laying her head on his shoulder. "I'm scared," she confessed after a pause.

"So am I," James answered her. "You'll never know how scared I am, Lily. I don't want to lose you, not now...not ever."

"I can't promise that James," Lily replied softly.

"I know. But I'll promise you every minute until my heart stops beating," James whispered softly, resting his head on her shoulder.

"I don't know that you should promise that James," Lily nuzzled into his shoulder and closed her eyes.

"I will promise it to you, Lily. I'll die trying to keep you alive if I have to. I love you," James pulled back to look into her eyes.

She stared up at him, startled. "I'm not worth it James. You'll get killed if they come for us."

"I'll protect you Lily. Always."

"I don't want to lose you," Lily whispered fearfully

"I don't either," James told her trying to keep his voice steady. "But I'll die for you if they come for us. I won't let them get to you Lily."