It was just about Christmas, and Lily had been a lot happier lately. James thought it was good for her, this way if she did want a divorce any time soon she wouldn't have to wait that long. Of course, he thought that they were doing pretty well lately.

The night he found out that Lily was pregnant had been a turning point. She had finally said that she loved him. She loved him finally. He didn't know why, but somehow he just didn't feel the way he had fantasized about feeling so many times before when he imagined the moment that Lily would confess her love for him. He didn't feel any different, he just felt complete. It seemed surreal.

He had been more protective of her lately. She had been furious with him lately because he wouldn't let her do anything strenuous. He wouldn't let her leave the house to do normal errands until she came through on a threat to curse him.

He realized then that he couldn't keep Lily all cooped up for the next nine months, but he still wanted her to be careful. The one thing she refused to stop doing was field work for the Order. James had decided then to keep a lookout for her during missions.

They hadn't told anyone yet. Lily wanted to keep it a secret. For some reason she thought that people would agree with James and not let her keep up the work in the Order. She claimed that it was all that kept her sane these days. James just wanted her and the baby to be safe.

"Wake up, Lily," James said gently. She had fallen asleep on the couch. She had been very tired lately.

She stirred a bit and mumbled something inaudible. James shook her a bit and she reluctantly opened her eyes, "What?" she mumbled.

"It's time to go to the meeting now," he answered with a smile. She was so beautiful. He had never understood how pregnant women were described as "glowing" but now he did.

She got up and he helped her with her cloak. They finally left by floo because it was safer for Lily than apparition.

They had arrived a bit early so they were able to chat with some of the other members. Lily had fun playing with the one year old Weasley twins. James could tell that she was going to make a wonderful mother.

Molly walked over to him. She looked at Lily too and smiled, "She's pregnant isn't she?" she asked.

James looked stunned. "How could you tell? She's not even showing yet!"

"James, I know what a pregnant woman looks like," Molly replied smugly.

"Lily doesn't want anyone to know yet, please don't say anything," James said finally.

Mrs. Weasley promised that she wouldn't tell anybody, and then it was time to start the meeting.

Later that night Lily, James, Sirius, and some other members that the Potters didn't know too well were recruited to go scout out places that were suspected as a hiding place for Voldemort and his followers.

The first two locations they had checked had been completely devoid of all living things.

"Third time's the charm," Sirius said to break the ice when they got to the third one.

James didn't have a good feeling about the situation. He turned to Lily and grabbed her hand so that they stood behind the rest of the group, "Be careful, Lily. I think this is it," he said.

"James, I'm always careful. Besides, I'm pregnant not disabled. I'll be fine, and so will the baby."

James gave her a quick kiss before they went and joined the rest of the group. All of a sudden out of nowhere there was a loud bang that came from behind them. They all turned and saw the Dark Mark go up.

"This is it, everyone. Get ready," said Sirius. Lily clenched her jaw and tightened the grip on her wand.

Sirius and a couple of the others ran over in the direction of the Dark Mark. James had refused for Lily and himself to be separated.

James took a few steps forward and Lily was left facing a dark forest, she heard a deep, heavy breathing. A hand slipped around her waist and one covered her mouth. Déjà vu. This was the last thing that she needed now.

"We heard you and Potter talking about a child. I thought that we could get a few followers in return for you keeping your life," a voice hissed. Lily tried to make some sort of noise for James to hear, but she had been silenced in the meantime, and she couldn't risk struggling too much against her captor.

She felt tears rolling down her eyes. 'It's not supposed to be like this' she thought.

James turned around at that very moment, as if he had sensed that something was wrong.

He held up his wand towards the Death Eater, when he realized that it wasn't just a Death Eater. It was Voldemort.

"I wouldn't try that if I were you, Potter, you might end up killing your child," he sneered.

James lowered his wand a bit. Lily was sobbing now. He had to help her somehow.

"It's not as if I care, I'm stuck in this marriage. It means nothing to me," James replied coolly.

"It's not as if I care, I'm stuck in this marriage. It means nothing to me," James replied.

Lily stopped struggling when she heard that. She meant nothing to him? Was this how it was going to end? She was going to die because of James? She couldn't believe him. Lily regretted ever giving him a chance.

The next thing she heard was Voldemort's cold voice in her ear.

"Did you hear that? Your lover is going to let me kill you, and the brat."

Lily tried very hard to get away from him but his cold hands were strong, she could feel her arms bruising under the pressure. She fell to her knees when he loosened his grip a bit. When she fell she looked up at James with her eyes full of hope.

He glared at her.

Then she was kicked in the back so that she fell face down in the mud.

I hope the others realize it was a distraction. Someone has to help me.

She heard James and Voldemort talking. Then Voldemort started to walk away, leaving her on the ground. Lily ever so slowly lifted up her head just a fraction of an inch. It was freezing outside, and her heating charms had just worn off. There was a thin layer of snow covering the ground, and mud in patches. James and Voldemort were dueling about ten feet away.

She slowly pulled herself up from the ground trying not make the snow crunch beneath her feet. Suddenly Sirius and the others returned, stunned that James had the stupidity to take on Voldemort by himself while Lily was standing off on her own.

Lily motioned for Sirius to stop, but he didn't interpret it soon enough, and Voldemort saw him, he turned around and headed for Lily. Lily in turn attempted to run into the forest. She could hear James and the others yelling and running close behind.

One moment she was running, and the next she was slowly rising into the air. A blue light was enveloping her, and soon she was feeling the most excruciating pain in her life. All of a sudden it was gone, and replaced by a completely drained and empty feeling. She wanted to sleep but she couldn't. She was completely disoriented, and didn't have a clue as to what was happening. Then she passed out.

Author's Note: Ooh, a bit of a cliffy there for you. You'll probably all hate me now; not updating forever then leaving you with a small cliffhanger. I'm semi-sorry. Why don't you all tell me what you think the whole last scene was about…yes, I'm fishing for reviews.