I am extremely sad. Only two people reviewed last chappy.
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A vision of white clouded my vision when I stared into the backyard. Remus and Peter were putting the finishing touches on the backyard, whilst Alice and Mary were putting white and gold streamers everywhere, and attaching white roses to every available surface. The gazebo was standing tall, with white roses and ivy entangling the wood. A long sheet of white silk led to the front, and white picket chairs were set in rows on each side.
I was sitting down in my chair, while Lily put the finishing touches on my hair, making it curly and silky smooth, attaching one white rose above my ear. She pinned in the veil, and I fluffed it around my hair, then adjusted my strapless gown, puffing up the skirt with its many layers.
Lily grasped my shoulders. "I am so happy for you. I knew this day would come. I told you, didn't I?"
I got up and turned around. "Yep. And soon, your day will come as well, like I told you."
She cast her eyes to the side and blushed. "Well, it's only one more hour until the wedding..."
I gasped. "We have to finish your hair first!"
She fingered the long red hair, cascading down in waterfalls. "I thought it was done?"
I rolled my eyes, and lifted up a tiny white rose. "Lily."
"Aww, I wanted a lily..." she teased as I pinned it in her hair, while she checked her gold silk gown for and stains.
"Well, when you and James tie the knot, I'll be sure to let you torture me with lilies, 'kay?" I teased back, which caused even further blushing.
I knew James was going to pop the question any day (perhaps even today!), because he had asked my advice on the ring (gorgeous old-fashioned diamond; not cheap either.)
James was working on Auror tests to become an Auror, and Sirius was working in Department of Magical Sports. He had been asked because his new design for the Nimbus 1800 was absolutely brilliant, so he had spent the last seven months developing the new line.
Remus wasn't currently working anywhere; the restrictions for werewolves was ridiculous, but he was doing his best for the Order.
We didn't really know what Peter was doing these days; his visits were few and far between, he said his mother had taken an illness, and couldn't get out of bed.
Lily and I were also taking our Auror tests; they were incredibly difficult, and I almost hadn't passed Stealth and Tracking.
But in addition to that, we have also been working for the Order of the Phoenix; tracking down known Death Eaters, and keeping tabs on different crimes and murders happening, as well as recruiting.
But today is no day to talk about that, because we have a wedding to start!!
I took one more peek out the window, and saw Sirius in his dress robes, talking to James, running his fingers through his hair, and looking very nervous. He wasn't the only one; I thought there was a Quidditch game going on in my stomach, all the things flying around in there.
Guests were milling about and finding places to sit. I saw my mother being led to the front; my father was waiting for me. Other friends and family were talking and chatting; I noticed Frank Longbottom leading along Alice to the front. Betram Aubrey was shaking hands with Sirius, and Tonks was in a animated conversation with Remus.
I looked up to see Lily opening the door, and reaching out her hand. "Ready?" she asked.
I nodded and gave a tiny smile. "Finally."
She took my hand and laughed as we made our way to the back sliding glass door. Everyone was seated by then, and Lily and my little cousin Evelina (the flower girl) stepped in front.
My father took my hand, and then the music started. Evelina walked slowly in front of Lily, throwing rose petals and waving shyly at family members, while Lily walked behind her and kept her eyes on James who looked awestruck (drool was coming any minute).
My father led me along the aisle as people stood up to watch us; once we arrived at the front, he kissed me and whispered, "Baby, I love you."
I nodded, and tried to keep the tears back. "You too, dad."
Sirius took my hand and walked me up to the front, whispering in my ear, "You look breathtaking."
"So do you."
We listened to the minister say the vows. I looked at James, whose eyes twinkled with excitement and happiness, and when he noticed me looking, gave an inconspicous thumbs-up and a wink. I smiled back, then looked to Lily. She smiled a tiny bit, and that's when the tears started rolling from her eyes. I stared back up at Sirius, realizing that my own eyes were filling up as well.
"Do you, Abbie Lane Parkers, take Sirius Orion Black to be your wedded husband?" asked the minister.
"I do." I nodded as I felt two tears run down my cheeks, tears of happiness.
"Do you, Sirius Orion Black, take Abbie Lane Parkers to be your wedded wife?" he asked again, to Sirius.
"I do." He squeezed my hand.
The minister waved his wand. "Then I now pronounce you bonded for life. You may kiss the bride."
Sirius bent down and gently lifted my veil, then kissed me as I wrapped my arms around him. I could distantly hear clapping, and even of course, a wolf-whistle from James.
Sirius and I broke apart. "Aww James, shut up, your time is coming!" Sirius exclaimed, to where people laughed and clapped even more, and James and Lily blushed deeply.
The whole wedding party laughed, as everyone got up, and James, Sirius, Remus, and Peter did some complicated charms and waved their wants in complex figures.
The whole place turned into a tent, with chairs and tables in it, with waiters with food; complete with a large dance floor. All our presents were stacked in a corner, and we sat down to eat.
Everyone came up and offered their congratulations, my mother crying so hard she had to go redo her makeup three times. I had hugs from James, Remus, and Peter; Lily hugged me so tight she left a mark.
Sirius and I started opening gifts. Everything from towels to pans to even... a new camera, and a new Muggle thing called a high-definition television, only it had WizCable, and showed everything from Two Witches and half a Muggle (the newest sitcom), or past Quidditch games and biographies on all the players and other famous witches (to which James almost passed out, along with Sirius).
Eventually Sirius and I walked out on to the dance floor to begin the first dance, the band started a slow song, and Sirius and I swayed to the music.
"So, how does it feel to be Mrs. Black?" he asked playfully.
"The best feeling in the world, Mr. Black, how about you?" I said, to which he responded with a barking laugh.
James and Lily eventually joined us, along with my parents, and other friends and family. James kept dancing wildly with Lily dipping her low, and eventually Sirius and I started doing the exact same thing. Remus led Sirius' cousin Tonks out onto the floor, and Peter took a girl named Jane out on to the floor, and we eventually started seeing who could dance the wildest. My cousins took turns dancing with Betram Aubrey, and Amos Diggory, and Mary Murphy was caught making out with Reg Cattermole behind the tent.
Eventually it was dinner time, and we all sat down to eat steak and potatoes, and hear toasts, before cutting the cake. James took up a glass of champagne, and stood up from our table. He took his fork and clinged it against his glass, and everyone quieted down.
He smiled and waved. "Wow, everyone, I've always wanted to do that." That got a small chuckle out of the crowd.
He turned towards Sirius and I. "Well, since I'm the best man, I think I'll do this thing. Sirius, I'm so proud of you. I can still remember our first year boarding the Hogwarts Express, and bumping into you. I remember making fun of Snivelly and that red-haired beauty beside Abbie. I remember Abbie trying to hex us with 'Lumos' when we she asked us to sit with her, and we poked fun at her the whole time..." That got a huge peal of laughter from the audience.
He continued. "I remember how through our school years, you would never stay with anyone for more than a month. I just wanted you to be happy in life, and you needed permanent love. You probably never saw, but Sirius, even I could see you and Abbie together even in fourth year. And Abbie, I'm glad you finally tied this little free-bird down! Sirius, you are like my brother, and I wish many happy years for you two."
He held up his glass, and the audience followed in pursuit. "To Sirius and Abbie."
The crowd repeated and drank. Then Lily stood up, dabbing her eyes. "Wow, I can't believe this." She made a thoughtful face and then smiled slightly. "Well, actually, I can. I'm so happy for you Abbie. I watched stand there waiting for him for so many years, and I knew it would happen someday. I knew he would come to his senses and be gaga for you... and you know why? Because you're beautiful, kind, funny, energetic, and... you radiate happiness with whoever you come in contact with. You're like a drug, only you're good. And I'm so honored to be you're best friend."
Remus interrupted. "Hey, I'm her best friend too. Stop hogging all the credit!"
I laughed through the slow trickle of tears. Lily held up her glass. "To Abbie and Sirius, may their love last forever, and have many happy years."
The crowd murmurred in agreement, and Sirius and I rose to cut the cake.
James handed Sirius the knife, and he cut two small pieces of cake. He handed one to me. "Would you like to go first, Mrs. Black?"
I giggled. "Why certainly." I took the cake and smeared it on his nose before putting it into his mouth.
"Oh, you'll pay for that." Sirius said mischieviously, then took his piece and smashed it into my mouth. I saw flashes go off, and then everyone clapped as James opened a bottle of firewhisky.
Everybody ate cake, icecream, and the older ones popped open more bottles of firewhisky. We ran around dancing, and even made a conga line. Before that started though, something even better happened.
Lily and I were eating and talking together, when James came up behind her with a smile on his face. He tapped her on the shoulder.
"Lily?" he asked quietly and bent down on one knee, as Sirius came up and put a hand on my shoulder and watched.
She turned around, and said, "Yes, James, what i- Oh!!" She put her hands to her mouth.
He pulled out a small velvet box. "Lily, I've loved you since I set eyes on you, and I can't wait any longer. Will you marry me?"
She nodded her head slowly, then jumped on top of him in a giant hug. Unprepared, James fell backwards, and they both landed on the ground hugging each other, while Lily screamed, "Oh yes!!"
They both got back up laughing, Lily in tears once again, as James slipped on the glittering ring! He took his wand and pointed to his throat, "Sonorus," he said.
"Listen up everyone, my love, Lily Evans, will soon be... Mrs. Lily Potter!! We're getting married!" James screamed, then whispered, "Quietus."
Remus looked up from the dance floor, with Tonks (again?), and said, "Finally!!"
Lily laughed, then dragged James onto the dance floor. "Let's go, lover boy!"
Sirius and I ended up grapping glasses of firewhisky before going out onto the dance floor. We spent the rest of the night dancing, and soon I could see everyone getting caught up in the excitement. I caught Peter doing the worm, and Alice and Frank having their own little party by themselves. My mother and father even shared a big moment on the dance floor.
But as I was getting into bed that night (no honeymoon for the Order, but that's ok), I had to say, the biggest surprise was catching Remus out on the front porch of the house, making out with Tonks! I was sure Sirius would be talking to him soon!
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Yay, it's all done... well not the story, but the chapter. It took me forever... Well, I hope you like it, and people, can you please review?! Is it too much to ask?! I WANT REVIEWS!! Pur-lease!
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