The first time James Potter mentioned marriage to me, Lily Evans, he was completely drunk. Smashed. Pissed. All that and more.
The second time James Potter mentioned marriage to me, Lily Evans, he let it slip. Flap of the tongue. Embarrassed. I covered for him.
The third time James Potter mentioned marriage to me, Lily Evans, he was hung-over. Roaring headache. Eyes blurring.
The final time James Potter mentioned marriage to me, Lily Evans, he was completely and totally sincere and wonderful.
This is the story of why James Potter and marriage mix. And also, why those two factors don't.