Lily checked in a small inn called 'the Ballastone inn'. That night she called her local flower company and ordered bouquets of white lilies and lilac petunias, because her mum and dad always said that their Lily and their Petunia were the best flowers in their bouquet.

It made her sad to think that she will never again hear her father laugh when she told them her tales at Hogwarts; it made her even sadder to imagine what life would be like without them, without her mother's cute little smile, without her father scratching his head wondering how to work the coffee machine.

She sighed and turned over in her bed and very soon fell asleep.

Lily got up at 9 o'clock the next morning and put on her stylish black "skirt n shirt" outfit and a slim black coat that reached her knees. To complete the look she wore shiny black boots and her hair was pulled back in a tight bun.

Lily stared at her reflection in the mirror and saw the beautiful diamond ring James had given in February, hanging on a gold chain around her neck. She touched it softly and smiled remembering her happiness when James asked her the one question she would never hesitate on.

Lily also remembered James' worry of what might happen if they were found out.

She remembered that awful Saturday when Dumbledore told them that there was an unknown fate awaiting them…

Flashback…

Lily smiled as she saw James make his way towards the Gryffindor breakfast table. Finally after years of secretly fancying him, yet denying it, James was hers. She got up and went to him. James smiled when he saw her. She motioned for him to stay where he was as she wove her way between students making their way into the hall.

Soon enough Lily caught up with her new boyfriend and smiled up at him, silently James reached out and clasped Lily's hand. Together they made their way out of the Entrance hall.

Once they settled under they tree by the lake, James, who was kneeling against the tree, swivelled around on the grass and said bluntly,

'Look Lily I know yesterday you said you forgive me for being an ignorant prat. I realised that just cursing everyone in front of you will not make you like me – and it took me six years to realise it as well – I just thought that if whenever you turned a corner in the castle and you see me jinxing someone weaker than me, will make you think that I'm really talented and that would have made you like me. But I guess I was wrong and - '

'But I don't care about the last six years James,' Lily interrupted him, 'we all make mistakes and I know you think yours is huge but really it isn't. What I actually care about now is the time we have together in that heads common room…' she let her voice tail off.

James tried to keep a straight face as he went on, 'I know Lils, but the thing is - '

The thing is – this' lily sat on her knees and pushed James against the tree and kissed him fiercely. James smiled as the kiss got deeper and by the time Lily pulled back slowly be found him breathlessly pushing himself back to Lily's mouth as his hand snaked around her waist towards her back and pulled her to him. Lily's arms went around his neck and she giggled when James tickled her, then they carried on kissing between gasps, while their hands went everywhere.

'Hey you guys – oh sorry!' Remus Lupin's face came around the tree and he stopped dead when he saw what was going on. He stood there getting red in the face. James and Lily stood up,

'Whatsup Moony? James grinned sheepishly.

Remus cleared his throat and said 'Erm… professor Dumbledore wanted me to find you, he said he need you in his office immediately'

Lily and James looked at each other wondering what Dumbledore wanted; they'd already had a Head's meeting with him that month. Where they in some sort of trouble?

'What does he want to see us about? Did he say?' James asked as he brushed his robes down.

'Nope, but I'll tell you this prongs, he looked kind off worn, like he was upset over something, I don't know I don't get it.' Remus shook his head as they climbed the stone steps and went into the Entrance hall.

'Anyway I'll see you guys later, Padfoot and Wormtail will be wondering where everyone has disappeared to, oh and the password is "candy floss", see you later'

They made their way to Dumbledore's office in silence.

'Good morning' Dumbledore said once they've knocked and entered.

'Good morning professor.' Dumbledore gestured for them to sit down which they did. They sat and waited patently for Dumbledore to start.

He cleared his throat and said 'Well, I'm sure both of are wondering why I have called you to my office. I have a piece of news to share with you. But before I do so I have to ask you, I'm afraid, not to tell anyone this piece of information as it is dangerous.'

Lily glanced worriedly at James, who nodded and said 'Of course Professor.'

Dumbledore glanced at James and said, 'That include friends and family members.'

Lily and James nodded

'Very well,' Dumbledore stood up and pulled out a large bowl from the cabinet behind his desk and placed it in front of them.

'You do know what a Pensieve is, right?' they nodded again. Lily noticed that she had been holding her breath for the last minute and slowly breathed out, preparing herself for what horrors Dumbledore was going to show them.

'I heard this piece of information for approximately two years.' Dumbledore began as he stood behind his desk, his bright blue eyes reflecting the dancing light from the many candles floating around, 'I did not understand any of it at the time, although I had many theories. When I heard that the two of you have become an item, - congratulations by the way, and may I add – finally – I put two and two together and I believe you should both hear what Isaac Tolmai has to say on the matter.'

James raised his eyebrows slightly, 'sir?'

'Ah, yes of course, Isaac Tolmai is, well WAS know, seeing as he passed away last year, the worlds strangest seer. See, he usually told prophecies that tell people that another prophecy will be made about them.' Dumbledore paused then added, 'nobody in our society liked him very much. They called him the one with The-Annoying-Inner-Eye. Anyway where were we? Ah yes the memory.'

Dumbledore prodded the pensieve with the tip of his wand and an old man with wispy black hair and very long crooked nose. When he spoke his voice shook like he was recovering from a bad dose of flu.

'The Two who've spent six summers arguing

Will one day see a new side to each other.

Their marriage will surprise many,

She who is misunderstood will create a prophecy

She will reveal the truth that will embed their young.

Concerning the fate of all mankind

Concerning the fate of those born to the muggles.

There is only hope.

The Two who've spent six summers…'

Lily gasped as she heard this. James' face paled as he begins to understand slightly what this prophecy is trying to tell them: their children will one day have the fate of the world on their shoulders and another prophecy will be made that will tell them exactly how their children will save all mankind.

Isaac Tolmai's image sank back into the pensieve and all was quiet.

Lily looked up to Dumbledore's face and he nodded gravely, confirming what they thought was true. James pressed his hands to his face.

When Dumbledore spoke, it sounded from far away,

'It looks like you two are the ones that Isaac Tolmai was talking about. We cannot do anything but wait and see what the future holds for us.' Dumbledore stood up and James and Lily followed suit.

'I repeat do not tell anyone at all about this. Tell Remus I wanted to discuss further details about the Hogsmeade trips issue.'

They both nodded and walked out of his office.

End of Flashback

Tap. Tap. Tap. Lily looked around at the window and saw James' handsome tawny owl Sparkles at the window waiting to be let in. she crossed the room and untied the letter from sparkles' leg. As lily began opening the letter, Sparkles took off and lily smiled as she read:

Dearest Lily

By the time you get this it will be morning (I think) but I am writing this letter at 10 o'clock on Monday night. I just finished Ridgepipe's homework, it was so long! Miserable old cow, she knows how much revision we have to do for the NEWTs. Anyway Sirius says we should plant a huge prank in her tower the day the exams are over. He says it should be funny, creative and huge so that the whole school hears it. Between me and you I don't think that is such a good idea, luckily Remus talked him out of it.

But you should have seen Sirius today! It just dawned on him that we only have three weeks until NEWTs. He is revising so much! He has his transfiguration notes all around him on the table and he's learnt them all and now he's writing them all out from memory. He's starting charms tomorrow. Peter says I should do the same instead of sitting there laughing at Sirius, but I just threw my transfiguration book on his head and told him to speak for himself. He's got a big bruise on the side of his head now, but don't worry Lils – I apologized (honestly!) – Donya just asked me what I'm writing and I told her it's a letter to you. She sends you her love and says she misses you already.

Everyone's been asking questions about where you are today in lessons. I'm trying not to get angry at what people are saying like that greasy slimeball of a head, Snape. I swear it lily, if it weren't for you I would have beaten that git up a thousand times and gotten into a lot of trouble that I don't need before the exams. Thank you for keeping me sane. I hope I'm not boring you with all of this crap, I just really miss you and I wanted to write to you to tell you that I love you and I'm here if you need me. I'm not just saying that, I really do miss you. I would die for you. I would starve for you. I would be cold to be with you. I would abandon paradise to hold you in my arms.

Lily, if I am ever separated from you, for any reason, know that I love you. I have to go now; Sirius wants me to test him before I go back to the heads rooms.

With all my love,

James

P.S. send Petunia my love (only joking Ha Ha – no really – don't)

Lily hugged the letter to her chest and sobbed as she realised at that second, that James is her one and only. He is her life, her world. She would die if she lost him, in any way. She knew how James must feel as she missed him as well.

When she was a little girl, she used to dream of a big white wedding with her in a huge white dress that tailed on the floor and the tail flowed along behind her as she walked down the isle.

Daisies in her hair as she swayed in the sunlight, her hair dancing with power as it fell in soft curls over her bare shoulders. The tall dark and handsome groom waiting, with a smile on his face.

Her soul-mate, her partner, her other half. James was is prince charming. She wanted him. She wept with happiness, it has only been two days and he missed her!

Lily quickly got a parchment, an ink bottle and a quill and began writing hastily. She had plenty of time to get to the hotel. She had already put an ad in the muggle paper and the Daily Prophet about the memorial but she doubted anyone would come from the wizarding world. They were muggles after all.

After finishing the letter she re-red it and smiled through her tears:

My Darling James,

Petunia says hi back! No, I'm only joking we had an argument yesterday actually (surprise surprise). I think she was just stressed and her fat lump of a husband is taking her on holiday to Hawaii so that she could "clear her head" or something. I organised everything for the memorial last night before I slept. Petunia's not coming to the memorial THANK GOD! She says she can't stand it if it was filled with witches and wizards because I am organising it. Can you believe she had the burial and the funeral already? I felt so hurt when she told me yesterday. I put an ad in the prophet yesterday but I don't really think that anyone would come from the wizarding world, my parents didn't really know that many people except Donya's parents and regulars they've befriended at the leaky cauldron.

You're right it is Tuesday morning when I got your letter, and what a letter! James, what you said in your letter really made me cry – in the happy way of course) I've never felt such a love for anyone else before. Your love for me, keeps me going, it keep me alive, and I never feel scared in your arms. James I know I will live for the rest of my life with you.

I want us to grow old together, to watch our children make a difference in this world.

James I am going to be late for the hotel. I need to be there for when the flowers arrive, so I have to go but I promise you I'll be thinking of you.

With all my love,

Your lily flower x

P.S. tell Sirius that I have some extra charms books I got from Diagon Ally last summer for the NEWTs exams, they really are informative. Get Donya to get them as they are in the girl's dormitory, I think Charlotte's borrowing them.

P.P.S I love you too.

Lily rolled up the parchment and tried it to Sparkle's foot, who had been waiting patiently, then Lily watched her take off and disappear through the clouds.

'So sorry for your losses' an old man shook Lily's hand as he entered the hotel room. Lily smiled sadly, although she was still astounded at how many people had turned up.

A familiar looking woman with dark hair and light features, wearing black, came over to her and gave her a hug,

'Lily, darling, I really cannot tell you how sorry I am. James wrote to me on Saturday, but it only sunk in when I read your ad in the prophet this morning.'

Lily realised that this is James' mother, she must have seen her pick James up from King's Cross station at the end of the school years.

She then remembered why she was wearing black – her husband had died five months ago.

'Mrs Potter!' she smiled widely, 'I'm touched, your presence here means a lot to me, I only regret that you didn't meet my parents when they were alive, James really wanted it.'

'So did I, dear, but death always stands in the way of many of our wishes. Our loved ones are taken away cruelly,' Lily knew she was speaking of her deceased husband as well, 'but we carry on living, we never give up our lives, we carry on.' Lily nodded smiling with tears in her eyes. Mrs Potter moved closer to Lily and whispered, 'and congratulations on the engagement too darling, James was right: you are a unique beauty.'

Lily beamed.

'I really would have loved to have met your parents; they must have been wonderful people. Sweetheart, if you need anything at all, just send your owl over and I'll be there, in a heartbeat – literally - wherever you're staying and once you get back to Hogwarts, I'm sure James will look after you. Once again I'm very sorry about your loss.'

She hugged her again and went inside.

A couple of minutes later, Lily saw a young woman she didn't recognize, cross the road towards her, with a beautiful baby girl in her arms wearing a pale pink summer dress with a matching sun hat.

The young woman had long dark brown hair that reached her elbows and bright green eyes.

She was beautiful.

As she drew nearer to her, Lily gasped as she recognized her; it was her old neighbour, Nancy, who was four years older than Lily. Her mother had died of breast cancer when she was only four years old, and Lily's mother had practically raised her from there.

Nancy was always playing, with Lily at their house; she had never really gotten along with Petunia who was a year younger than her. Lilly's mother, Rose, used to pick her up from school, she brought her Christmas and birthday presents: it was as if she really was her daughter.

'Nancy!' The two young women hugged and cried on each other's shoulders.

'Careful, hun,' Nancy sniffed, 'we're squashing Rose.'

'Rose!' Lily sobbed wide-eyed.

Nancy smiled, 'Lily, Rose was practically my mother; don't tell me you doubted that I'd name my first daughter after her? I was so shocked when I read the ad in the paper this morning,' Nancy started sobbing again, 'it feels that I've lost my mother all over again. And your dad was great.

All those times we watched football together, it felt like we were a real family, except for the fact that me and dad weren't related to you. Sunday lunch was the best.' Nancy went on as Lily wept again and she put her arms around her.

'Don't cry sweetheart, I didn't mean to remind you, those memories are still too raw.'

'She was such a great cook.' Lily sobbed

Nancy nodded 'she sure was.'

Lily looked up at the older girl, 'how's your father?' she asked

Nancy looked down, 'he died three years ago.' She said.

'Oh my god, Nancy, I'm so sorry' Lily sighed sadly, 'all these deaths, I don't think I can handle it.

Nancy smiled sadly, 'well it looks like we're both orphans now.'

Lily's eyes filled up with tears again, 'it's good of you to come Nancy.'

The older girl hugged her and said 'be strong, darling, and Rose and Anthony would not want to see you break down.'

Lily smiled as Nancy went inside holding baby Rose in her arms.

Many handshakes, tears, laughter and chatter later, (guests including Dumbeldore, who had left Hogwarts for the day, Mr and Mrs Watkins – Donya's parents, Tom the innkeeper, who had always been friendly, Madam Malkin's, the women from Rose's Bingo night group – Julie, Mia, Jesse, Natalie, Gabriella, Jayne and Haifa – and lots of boring looking old men who turned out to be her father's co-workers)

Lily went into the hotel hall she'd hired for the day and sat down at one of the circular tables with Dumbledore, Mr and Mrs Watkins, Tom the innkeeper, and quite a few others she didn't know.

Lily barely listened as lots of old men and women went up to the podium and spoke a bit about how Rose and Anthony were special and made a difference in their lives.

Lily found herself staring at the picture on the walls.

They were huge; her mum's cousin Sam has them done for the funeral and the memorial. She was looking at the one of her parents on their wedding day. They looked so happy in each other's arms.

'and now, ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for Anthony and Rose's younger daughter Lily Evans.'

Lily slowly stood up and went up the stairs to the stage and got behind the microphone. She cleared her throat.

'First of all I would like to thank all of you for coming today. It really means a lot to me and I'm sure mum and dad would have been equally pleased.' Lily paused, then took a deep breath and went on, 'I'll start with Anthony. Dad was…'

Lily stood on the pavement, made sure no muggles were watching, and then stuck out her wand arm. A second later the triple dickered knight bus came round the corner.

'Ah Miss Lily,' the aged conductor of the knight bus, Billius stepped down, 'back to Hogwarts, I presume?'

'Yes please.' Lily paid him the silver and sat down on one of the little chairs. The bus was empty.

BANG

The bus lurched forward forcing Lily to jump up and down on her seat, but she was too busy staring into space, deep in thought…

Well here it is. As promised, as soon as my finals finished I began typing away so fast my knuckles bled (joke), I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did writing them!

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