A/n: presenting…CHAPTER THREE! Also the last chapter.

HappilyBlue: I'm sooooo sorry I couldn't update yesterday like I promised…. Some personal commitments came up and I couldn't find the time to write

This chapter is dedicated to Sweetlilyeverdeen, Loyal untill the end and HappilyBlue for following/fovoriting (is that a word?)/reviewing Change. I love you guys!

Also dedicated to my best friend for encouraging me and eagerly listening when I told her the plotline of Change…. You're the best!

On Christmas Eve

James and Lily sat nervously side by side at the Gryffindor table. The Headmaster had informed them through owl the previous day that their speeches would be at the end of the program. The last item, a demonstration of Indian Classical Dance by Varshini Patil had just ended to the accompaniment of loud applause and cheers, especially from the Gryffindor side.

Dumbledore stood up and said, "After that wonderful performance by Miss. Patil, ladies and gentlemen, I would now like to call upon our beloved Head Boy and Girl to address the assembly. Shall we start with you, Mr. Potter?"

James nodded and stood up. Lily flashed him a smile and began applauding with the rest of the school. James jogged to the podium where the teachers previously used to sit. Their table had been temporarily shifted to the floor of the Hall and turned so they too could see the items on display.

James amplified his voice to make himself heard above the cheers, which were dominated and led by the Gryffindor table, or more particularly, the Marauders.

"Good evening," he said with a grin. The cheers grew for a few seconds before finally dying down.

"We all know what has been going on in the world of late. People are being tortured, killed and worse, frightened into following what they would in another situation never have followed. They are being categorized for something that is not in their hands to decide. Parentage, family, blood and so on. But I say there come some occasions when we must put aside all such things. Tonight is such a night. Mingle, talk, sing, dance and push away all your internal boundaries.

Also, during your everyday life, you may keep in mind what atrocities are in progress everywhere, but that doesn't mean you forget to enjoy your life. Get out there, have fun, spill your guts out to your best mate, stalk the girl you like, hell, maybe even pull a few pranks. Be, in other words, yourself. It's never too early or too late to live your life.

And here I would like to refer to the Sorting Hat's message this year: we must stay together. No matter which house, family or bloodline we belong to, we must, as fellow humans, stick together and fight for our peace. Our right.

And on that note, I'm gonna put your misery to an end by wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank you and GOODNIGHT HOGWARTS!"

There was an astonished silence before the whole school erupted with cheers and cries of "POTTER, POTTER, POTTER" resonated against the walls.

Lily felt something wet on her cheek and realized that a tear had slipped out without her notice and that she was grinning like a crazy person. She had finally made up her mind.

The applause continued for a solid ten minutes before Dumbledore cleared his throat and asked for silence.

"Thank you, Mr. Potter, for those inspiring words. Now it is time for our Head Girl, Lily Evans, to prove that she is no lesser than her male counterpart."

Lily received a similar response as James had. She may not be a Marauder, but Lily definitely was one of the most popular girls in the school. The most popular, in fact. Her kind, sincere, helpful yet humorous nature endeared her to all the students (who cares about Slytherins?).

Lily stood up in her place and confidently waved at the school. After amplifying her voice, she said, "I hope you don't mind Headmaster, but I would prefer to speak from here." After receiving a gracious nod from Dumbledore, she continued, "Good evening everyone. James just said, be yourself. You don't have to change your values, principles, behaviour, thoughts and personality for someone who wants to impose themselves on you. You must live for the happiness of yourself and your loved ones.

But change is not necessarily an unwanted thing. Isn't it good if a Death Eater changes into an informer for the Ministry? If Voldemort changes into a Human Rights supporter? Or, on a more fathomable note, a failing student changes into a straight-O student?

Change your prejudiced thoughts. Change your uncaring behaviour. Change your selfish feelings. Change yourself into a better person.

You may have heard a famous quote. I don't remember the exact words, but it goes along the lines of, "if you want to change the world, first change yourself". And here comes the most difficult part. For me, at least. Because, if I want you to follow my advice, I've got to set an example, don't I? So I'll do it."

Lily changed her voice back and took a deep breath as the school waited curiously to see what she was up to. She sat in her seat beside James, who was looking at her, somewhat wary. She took another deep breath, cupped his face in her hands and kissed him.

A/n: sooooo, what do you think? Too short? Too philosophical? Too abrupt? Too boring?

Should I write an epilogue? Or should I just shut up? :P

This was my first fic guys! I'm dying from the suspense! Have a heart! REVIEW!

P.s: I made James' and Lily's speeches short so I don't bore you guys (or the Hogwarts students)-too much XP