Marriage
I was lying in bed, eyes open, suffering from insomnia. Only a week left at Hogwarts ad I couldn't sleep. You'd think that maybe it was because it was the end of my seventh year; that I'd soon be leaving Hogwarts forever and be forced into the real world, but no. The reason was simple and could be described in one word, marriage. The ring that I had bought for Lily was in the pocket of my pajama pants. Yes, an odd place to keep and engagement ring, but I carried it with me at all times. You see, I was in search of the perfect moment to propose and when it came, I wanted to be prepared. I'd finally decided that I would propose the next day and so, I couldn't sleep. I let out a frustrated cry and got up, pulling on my robe, I left the dormitory. Maybe I could sleep downstairs, I thought, or possibly get a snack from the kitchens. When I entered the common room, I saw the most beautiful sight I could imagine. My darling girlfriend was sitting at a table asleep, her head resting atop a book. I walked over to her and gently pried the book from under her head. Marking her place, I looked at the cover and smiled, "Pride and Prejudice," I read quietly. She must really have loved that book. I replaced her book on the table with her place marked and sat down in the chair opposite her. Resting my head on my arms, I watched. Secretly, I wondered if she had any idea, how much I loved her.
"What is it with you and watching people sleep?" she asked suddenly.
I let out a small cream and tumbled backwards out of my chair.
"Lily!" I cried out as she began to laugh. I quickly got up and righted my chair. "I thought you were asleep," I muttered.
She smiled, "Well, I guess you thought wrong. Are you okay?" she asked now looking concerned.
"No," I said smirking slightly, "I have an injury right here." I pointed to my lips.
She stood up and walked over to me, "Do you want me to kiss it and make it all better?" she asked.
I nodded and she obliged.
Feeling her lips on mine I suddenly knew I had to do it now. I quickly pulled away from the kiss and lifted her up setting her on the table.
"James," she said reproachfully.
I put a finger to her lips, "No talking."
I got down on one knee in front of her and pulled out the ring.
"Lily," I took a breath, "Marry me," I said, holding out the ring.
She giggled, "You're not even going to ask?"
I cringed, "What I meant was-"
"Yes."
"Will you- Wait. Did you say 'yes'?"
She nodded excitedly. I slipped the ring on her finger and before I knew it; I was up with her in my arms, kissing her. And somehow, I knew that I had finally obtained that perfectly, beautiful happiness I'd been looking for all along.
Yes!