Title: Cry
Characters: James, Lily, baby Harry
Words: 780
Song: Cry, by Mandy Moore
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I'll always remember, it was late afternoon
It lasted forever, and ended so soon
You were all by yourself, staring up at a dark grey sky
I was changed
"James?"
He turned to face me, and I could see his expression was hopeless, but full of love towards his family. My heart swelled at the sight of him.
"Are you alright?"
His shoulders sagged, and I reached out to hold him.
In places no one will find, all your feelings so deep inside
It was there that I realized that forever was in your eyes
The moment I saw you cry
"I don't want to lose you Lily," he whispered through his tears. "You and Harry are my everything."
I looked up into his eyes. "You'll never lose me, James. Or Harry. We're a part of you, just as you are us. Don't worry. We'll be fine."
"But Voldemort…"
"No buts, James…we're safe. Now come inside."
It was late in September, and I'd seen you before
You were always the cold one, but I was never that sure
You were all by yourself, staring up a dark grey sky
I was changed
It was now September, and Harry was two months old. I held his sleeping body close to me as I looked out the window to watch James. Once again, he was staring up at the sky, as if searching for answers.
Since Harry was born, James had put on a cold front, as if he could protect us by hiding his feelings. Sighing, I set Harry down in his crib and made my way outside.
James stared at me with an unfathomable expression and I made my way toward him.
"Lily…"
He looked at me with so much love, I was afraid. "James…you're scaring me." My voice trembled. "I'm afraid I'm going to lose you."
In places no one will find, all your feelings so deep inside
It was there that I realized that forever was in your eyes
The moment I saw you cry
He pulled me close, wrapping his arms tightly around me. "I'll never let anything happen to you, Lily. I'll do whatever it takes to protect you and Harry."
I felt the water hit my head, and realized James was crying.
I wanted to hold you, I wanted to make it go away
I wanted to know you, I wanted to make your everything alright
I wrapped my arms around him, and let myself drown in his love. I was afraid, but so was he. We only had each other, and at this moment, that was all I needed.
I'll always remember, it was late afternoon
(roughly 11 months later)
James and I stared at each other. How had he found us?
James stared at me for a long moment. "I love you Lily Evans Potter. Never forget that." He pulled me and Harry close, and gave me a brief kiss. "Take Harry and go! I'll hold him off! Go!"
I took one last look at him, the tears streaming down his cheeks. Tears formed in my eyes, blurring his image.
"I love you James Potter," I whispered, turning to run up to Harry's room.
(In places no one will find) In places no one will find (baby, oh no no) All your feelings so deep inside (forever was in your eyes)
It was there that I realized that forever was in your eyes
The moment I saw you cry
I locked the door and held James' son close. 'Our sweet boy. My little Harry. Be safe.'
A green light flashed from under the door, and I heard a body fall to the floor. Choking back a sob, I placed Harry in his crib behind me, and drew my wand to face Voldemort.
Baby cry, the moment that I saw you cry (oh no no)
I think I saw you cry
"I love you Harry. Daddy loves you. Stay strong."
The door opened to reveal Voldemort, his red eyes narrowed in disgust.
"Move aside you silly girl."
I glanced back at Harry, and felt all my love for him and James pool in my heart. "I love you both," I whispered as the green light enveloped me.
The moment I saw you cry
I wanted to know you…
When Voldemort turned his wand on James and Lily's young son, and uttered the killing curse, he felt for the first time, the power of true love, and of a mothers love. It overcame him, and forced his soul out of his body. Harry Potter became the boy-who-lived, because of his parents' undying love.