'What are you implying?'

'Lily Evans, when we graduate, I want to marry you'

….

I couldn't speak, my hands flush over my words

'I… wait what?'

James took my hand again; staring way farther into my eyes than caring could reach

'I want to marry you someday'

I took a rushed breath, steadying the rush of emotions. He wanted to marry me! James Potter wanted to marry me!

'Uh, when did you have in mind?'

James put his hand on his chin

'Perhaps in the fall? I've always fancied the colors, and it can be the fall right after we graduate. Why, did you have an idea?'

Of course I did. Any girl spends any allotted amount of time planning her wedding; picking colors- trying to pick through her favourite faces and choose a suitable groom. But this didn't matter, considering I was too shocked to air more than a gasp and spill tears of pure pleasure

'Yes, oh yes James! That sounds lovely!'

He leapt to his feet, fixating his eyes on me- pulling me to standing. I let out a exuberating laugh- a proper one, and lost myself as soon as his lips touched mine

I smiled against his sincerity, laughed despite his determination. Everything was so perfect- nothing could ruin this moment for me

James opened a small crystal box, exposing a beautiful ring that I didn't have words for. All that I knew that it was mine- he was mine, and this ring was nothing more than a reminder.

'I reckon I should do this properly' he coughed, picking up my left hand 'Lily Evans, I know that I love you more than anything, and I most definitely want to spend the rest of my life with you. But until then, I give you this reminder. It's not much, but-'

'Not much!' I exclaimed, picking up my ring finger, watching my new ring catch the light 'James, it's beautiful!'

My almost-fiancé picked up his face immediately, picking me up and spinning me around in the buttery light. My curls spun and my dress twirled, but I had eyes for only him- only the one who had made the biggest decision of his life. I laughed despite the tension, and after a moment, he joined me

'Now let me see that smile' he said, setting me on the soft grass. I cut across a blazing half-sobbing face, which he blushed at.

'James, we have to-to plan a wedding!' I stood and began to pace 'there's so much to do! We'll have to pick flowers, and people an-'

'Lils!' he laughed, grabbing my waist 'stop that worrying! I could elope and be perfectly happy!'

'Yes, but I want an actual wedding. I want my dad and sister to be there'

'Sounds great, love. But don't stress, I don't want that to come of this'

I grinned so wide I almost cracked my jaw. But that didn't matter; nothing mattered in accordance to this. Wait, we had to tell our parents!

'I mean, of course I want the Marauders to be there. And you'll want Marlene and Alice, I wouldn't mind if we had Dumbledore there either-'

'James,' I said

'I mean, he's done so much for us. An' McGonagall, no matter how much she appears to hate me, you and I both know that it isn't true-'

'James!'

'Not to mention-'

'JAMES CHARLUS POTTER! YOU LISTEN TO ME RIGHT NOW!'

He stopped immediately 'What?'

'Our parents! We have to tell our parents!'

James laughed an easy laugh, uncrossing my thick demeanor

'You honestly believe that I wouldn't ask your father first? How thick do you think I am?'

'Apparently not as much as I previously encountered'

James picked over the remnants of a picnic 'care for anything? We really should get back to the castle'

I shook my head

'Swell, alright then' he pulled out his wand 'Scourgify'

The blanket, food and basket all disappeared, tucked neatly into the little brown bag

'Undetectable extension charm. Literally, works like a charm. Come on, the, dear fiancé

I blushed, taking his unoccupied hand; half skipping back to the castle. For all I know, I could've been the biggest fool of Hogwarts, but why would that matter anymore! I had James; and this time- he promised me forever

…

-Charlus-

'I wonder how the kids are doing'

I huffed, fluffing the pillow I was lying on- staring at the crackling fireplace

'I'm sure their doing fine, but I can't help but worry over all that's going on. They're my babies!'

I rolled my eyes. By the words James told me, they weren't babies anymore. Not even close

'Dor, they're almost in their last year. You can't pen them up forever. James and Lily-'

'I do hope she's improved from last letter. She wasn't looking so well even then'

'But James-'

'Will take care of her, of course. How silly of me to think he wouldn't! We raised him better than that!'

'You remember what he told us! He's going to propose!'

Shoot. I set myself up for a death trap

'Propose?' she whispered, her eyes shining like diamonds 'he said he was going to- Oh James!'

My wife engulfed me in a hug, her sweet perfume masking her brute strength. Who would've thought it?

'Who would've thought…' she murmured, fixating her eyes on a teapot 'James and Lily, oh Merlin, she's going to be part of the family! They have so much to do, of course. And it's such a shame that their wedding is taking backseat to a bloody war! I have to talk to them! Perhaps we could send a fancy Patronus message to Dumbledore-'

'DOREA!' I shouted, trapping her hands in mine 'the kids don't want a fuss! James just said he and Lily wanted a simple ceremony! We're lucky if we even get invited!'

'INVITED? OF COURSE WE'RE BLOODY INVITED! I'M HIS MOTHER!'

'Then calm down. A huge commotion is the last thing anyone needs. Leave it alone, I wasn't supposed to tell you.'

'YOU KNEW? YOU KNEW ALL THIS TIME AND DIDN'T TELL ME?'

'He didn't want this to happen I guess'

'We're going' she said suddenly, a burning happiness in her eyes 'I need to congratulate them!'

I sighed. I wish I had kept my bloody mouth shut

…

-Daniel Evans-

My baby girl was leaving me

I couldn't believe it. I didn't want to believe it.

Goodness, I wish her mother was here

She'd know what to do! She always was able to calm Petunia down when her wedding preparations were in full swing, but what about me? At least she'll have a dad to walk her down the aisle

I remember when James came over a few weeks ago. What surprised me was that Lily wasn't the person beside him- it was that Serious boy.

And James looked mighty nervous.

I invited them both into the house, offering them tea, somewhat cautious of their whole demeanor; and took my seat back on the amrchair

'So tell me-'

''

I shook my head and looked back at James, who was completely red in the face

'I'm sorry, I didn't quite hear that'

Both of the boys shifted aimlessly on Grace's antique sofa, James' tea almost slopping on his jeans

'James here,' Serious Black pointed to him, 'wants your permission to-'

'I can speak for myself, Padfoot!' James hissed

'Yes, but have you said anything coherent yet?'

'Can you just tell me what this is about?'

Both of the boys looked at me in confusion, but then James shaped up

'I want permission to marry your daughter'

Wait, what?

…

-James-

Today was the best day of my life

Lily Evans was going to marry me!

I could barely wipe the ridiculous smile off my face as we walked into the Entrance Hall, slowly walking up the marble staircase. All of that time, I didn't take my eyes off of my future bride

She still looked as beautiful as always; her sunny yellow dress swishing against my leg- her diamond ring catching the light. Every once in a while, she would pick up her left hand- almost as if assuring that it wasn't just a dream, smile, and kiss me on the cheek

I couldn't believe it.

If this was how she reacted to everything wedding, I was so glad I picked now. This would be heaven for the next year and a half.

'What do you suppose the others will say?' she asked thoughtfully, picking her skirt up for another set of stairs

'Well, I'm sure the Marauders will be fine with it, I mean, we're both of age'

'But your mother! Merlin, do your parents know? She'll go berserk!'

'I told my dad what I was planning on doing, and he seemed fine with it. Actually said "well, it's about time!" I'll admit, didn't see that one coming. But my mother, no. Dad said he'll keep his mouth shut'

I shook my head. James can be so thick sometimes

'But you did ask my father, right? He was so angry when Vernon didn't ask for Petunia's hand in marriage'

'Course, asked him a few weeks ago, I thought you were asleep, so the Marauders and I left. That was that day-'

'That I saw Voldemort in the mirror, yes'

I hesitated, pulling her in front of me 'but you are okay with all this, right? You really want to marry me?'

Lily looked at me in overwhelming happiness 'of course I want to marry you. Any proper girl would'

That was all I needed to hear

…

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