Lily
Evans was the only one awake in the 7th year girls dorm. she was
singing as she did every night when nobody was awake. the song she sang
described her in so many ways. the song was happy go lucky. her ex-boyfriend,
James potter had broken up with her a month ago and ever since, she had sung
herself to sleep. tonight was no exception.
In the common room.
In
the common room, Sirius black was sitting playing exploding snap with Topanga.
she had managed to sneak out of the dorm. all of a sudden they started to hear
a song coming from the girls dorm. " Topanga, isn't that lily's voice?" Sirius
asked. "Yup" was all he got in return. "Why is she singing?" he asked this
time. " she sings herself to sleep." Topanga said. "why?" Sirius asked. "what
is this 20 questions? well anyway, since James broke up with her she sings that
same song to get to sleep" she replied in a not interested tone. "She's a very
good singer." Sirius commented. "yeah she is isn't she." Topanga said smiling.
The song ended and they went back to playing
cards. suddenly Sirius piped up " I have a brilliant beyond brilliant idea."
Topanga shook her head. " oh yeah, and what might that be mr black.?" she said
jokily. "announce at breakfast that lily Evans, head girl, is going to sing a song. you and Skye will
be backup. go get her now." Sirius said in a rush. "who, lily or Skye?" was her
reaction. "well Skye of coarse you dolt. we wouldn't tell lily that we are
about to humiliate her in front of the whole school." came Sirius' reply. "I resent
that. I am not a dolt. ok
I'm going.
And with that she went to the dorm. five minutes
later she returned with a sleepy looking Skye. "what scheme are you two cooking up this time?" Skye
asked sleepily "us, we're not up to anything. Ok we are. we're gonna announce
at breakfast that lily is gonna sing that song she uses to sing herself to
sleep. we're, me and you, not Sirius, are gonna be backup. Sirius is the
announce if you like." Topanga said gleefully. "oh ok. is this an attempt to
totally humiliate her, then James comforts her and hey presto there a couple
again?" Skye said groggily. "Oh you know us to well oh mystic one. I bow to
your greatness" Sirius joked.
"ha ha very funny." Skye said sarcastically. "enough. are
we
all in on this" Topanga said bossily. "yeah" they all chorused.
the next morning.
in the great hall, Sirius, Topanga and Skye were
sitting with James eating breakfast when lily walked in. Sirius ran over to
Dumbledore to tell him the plan. Dumbledore approved with the usual twinkle in
his eye. he had faith in this plan for some unknown reason. "excuse me
everybody. I believe mr Sirius black has an announcement to make." Dumbledore
said and sat down again smiling. "what are smiling about albus?" professor
mcgonagall said. "you'll see Minerva, you'll see." was all he said. "ok.
Topanga Dixon, Skye Danes and lily Evans have consented to sing a song for you
this morning. lily is on lead vocals with Topanga and Skye as backup. it's
called happy go lucky. and is dedicated to James. lily and James who were both
drinking orange juice at the same time and were sitting across from each other
spat out their juice at exactly the same time. "when I get through with you
Sirius black your life with not be worth living" lily mumbled as Skye and Topanga
led her to the stage giggling. when they got their the hall started to applaud.
then the music started and lily began singing
love all my love was your, of this I was so sure
I guess I never saw it coming baby
but now, I'm over this surprise, I'm wearing this disguise
so everyone will think I'm having fun baby
the world only sees me smile my pillow knows the truth every night
coz that's where I hide my sorrow.
and they call me happy go lucky
they don't know my heart is dying inside
a smiles a frown turned upside down
I do my happy go lucky so well
I'm even fooling myself.
and now, I put it to the test, I know it's for the best
in fact it's good that you walked out on my baby
I've learned how to survive. without you in my life
so why y am I still talking about you baby
the world only sees me smile my pillow knows the truth every night
coz that's where I hide my sorrow
by
this time, lily had tears in her eyes. but she kept up with the song.
and they call me happy go lucky
they don't know my heart is dying inside.
a smile's a frown turned upside down
I do my happy go lucky so well
I'm even fooling myself
all my love was yours
I guess I was so sure
when I see the morning light
I put on this façade
it's all I've have to protect my pride
it's all I've got, this smile is all I've got
by this time tears were streaming down lily's
face. but she knew she must finish the song, if not for her sake but for her
friends' sakes.
and they call me happy go lucky
they don't know my heart is dying inside
a smile's a frown turned upside down
I do my happy go lucky so well
I'm even fooling myself
and they call me happy go lucky
they don't know my heart is dying inside
a smile's a frown turned upside down
I do my happy go lucky so well
I'm even fooling myself
as the song ended. lily ran off stage, out of the
great hall and down to the lake, where she sat crying. in the great hall all
hell broke loose between Sirius and James.
"
I can't believe you did that Sirius you stupid oaf" James yelled "James, chill
will ya." Sirius said calmly. "Sirius I'll give you to the count of three to
start running coz I'm gonna beat the crap out of you. 1………2………3."
jams
said. And with that Sirius ran like the wind with jams closely following him.
Sirius ran to the whomping willow and pushed the knot. he quickly went in.
James didn't bother to go after him. He had to look for lily.
he
started to walk down by the lake. suddenly he heard crying. lily. he went down
and sat next to her. "hey lily. I am sooooooooo sorry about what Sirius did to
you." James said in a soft voice. lily just sat there silently for a few
minutes. "James, why did you break up with me?" was all lily could say. "I did
it coz I was commitment phobic. I was scared to get to close to you. I was
scared I would end up hurting you." James explained. "what do you mean 'was'?
and you hurt me already." lily piped up. "I was always sure that when I found
my soul mate I would overlook my phobia. but when I found my soul mate I didn't
instantly overlook the phobia. instead I dumped her realised when you were
singing that I don't care about the phobia anymore. I was once told that when
you don't care about a phobia and then it will go away. do you understand?"
James said. lily nodded. "can we give it another go lily? I really am head over
heals in love with you and 101% sorry about breaking up with you. so, will you
forgive me?" James pleaded. as an answer to his questions, lily gently placed
her soft lips on his. they stayed that way for a few minutes. then James moved
away a bit. "so does that mean yes?" James asked teasingly. "It sure does" lily said.
"lets
make a promise to love each other for the rest of our long lives. I'll go
first. I James Harold potter, promise to love lily Evans for the rest of my
life." James said.
"I
lily Caitlin Evans, promise to love James potter for the rest of my life." lily
said after he finished.
"Oh,
by the way, lily, my mum sent this up for me in case I ever needed it" James
said taking out a small velvet box. "I was always sure I would never need it.
that was until I met you. anyway, back to the main issue here." James said
getting onto one knee. "lily Caitlin Evans, would you do me the honour of
becoming my wife?" James spoke so softly that lily could only just hear him.
"hmmmmm. let me consider this. I can either become lily Caitlin potter or spend
the rest of my long life alone. I pick option 1. " lily said mockingly. "does
that mean yes?" James said for the second time that day. "does this answer your
question?" lily said before launching into another passionate kiss. five
minutes later, they broke apart. "that does answer my question mrs potter."
James said. "wooooohoooo" they heard from the tree. they looked up and saw
Sirius up there. "how is my favourite couple?" he yelled down. He had decided
to come out of hiding. "I'm not talking to you Sirius black" yelled lily.
"fine. I'll just tell the whole school that your engaged." he chuckled.
"noooooooooooooooooo"
lily
screamed. "to latte. sorry" said Sirius. He took out his wand and magnified his
voice. "Hello, can everybody hear me. If you can come outside by the lake." at
that, everyone rushed outside. "mr black, what is the meaning of this."
Professor mcgonagall demanded. "you'll see in a minute minny." Sirius boomed.
"don't you dare call me that black."
mcgonagall
roared. "anyway. I have a very important announcement. now listen carefully.
lily Evans and James potter are officially engaged. I heard it from my hiding
place in the tree. yes you heard my right." Sirius gushed.
"when's
the wedding?" snape sneered. "In one month. It's the day after graduation."
Sirius beamed.
"hold
up a minute. we haven't set a date yet." James yelled.
"well, prongs, you have now. anyway I've Gotta run oz mr and mrs potter are now gonna beat the crap out of me. by the way, your all invited to the wedding" and with that Sirius was off with lily and James chasing him everywhere.
"that
boy will never learn will he?" Dumbledore chuckled.
ok
that's it for now. if you want more, review, then I may consider putting up the
wedding.
d/c
the usual. Topanga, Skye and the plot are mine.
a/n the red writing is song words.