Relive the mysterious and strange past of Harry Potter…… read All for Love, the series of stories before Harry Potter ……learn how James and Lily met……watch the betrayal by Pettigrew……relive the night of horror when Voldemort appeared……all these and more, in All for Love.
All for Love- a thrilling four book series of the days before the Boy Who Lived.
Days of Freedom
Never Again
Night of Mercy
The Innocent
Days of Freedom
By Lorelai
A/N: This is a story of Lily and James. At least this one, anyways. It's strictly a love & fluff story. Yeah, isn't it nice? But I know, people like a little more than this…don't worry, folks. It's not that bad. And if it is, you can flame me! Because this part has ended already, I will have to take a two-week hiatus from this series. The next part- read the summary before this one- which is " Never Again" and about Peter Pettigrew, will be up sometime in mid-June. Meanwhile, my other fics, for those who have been keepin' tabs on 'em, will continue, if a bit slowly. End-of-year projects and homework is catching up! Oy *moans in horror* but have no fear, I will live to bring you more of this fantastic series. Enjoy reading!!
Disclaimer- Very straightforward. The ones that are J.K.R's, are hers. And the rest is pretty much mine. And if you recognize some that seem like some one else's, it probably is.
This is the last chapter in this part. Enjoy!
Chapter 8 - A Sad Farewell
The end of the year came way too quickly for the Marauders and Lily. They had a grand time at school. There was so much fun and happiness that they were sad to leave Hogwarts. After all, Hogwarts was almost like their second home. Finally, the Leaving Feast arrived.
James came downstairs in the evening into the Great Hall for the last time that year. He greeted Lauren, Lily, and the Marauders sitting together. They chattered happily, yet with a touch of sadness.
" The year's passed by so quickly! I can't believe we're going home soon!" said Lauren. James nodded, a lump forming in his throat. He would not be able to contact Lily either. Lily noticed his sadness and touched his arm affectionately.
" It's ok. I think my parents won't object if you send me a few owls." She told him. He smiled and they kissed.
The watching friends giggled and Lily and James broke apart, blushing furiously.
" Go ahead," chuckled Sirius. In the last few months, he'd become used to their snogging scenes. James tried to change the subject.
" So, where are you guys all going to be during the summer?" he asked.
" Most likely my grandmother's house in Ireland. She just really wants to see us," said Lauren thoughtfully.
Remus frowned. " I suppose we'll be staying at our house. No big vacations. You know, that kind of thing."
Peter sighed. " I think Mum wants to go to our vacation house in Essex. I don't know why. She actually likes the run down place."
Sirius snorted. " You kidding? You know where I'm gonna be!"
" Oh, yeah," grinned James. James and Sirius had found out they lived about ten minutes apart. So they'd planned to spend plenty of time with each other.
Then, the feast started. Most students ate with a heavy heart, with the thought of leaving Hogwarts. The Marauders and Lauren and Lily ate together, laughing and talking. When the time came to leave, they were most reluctant. They had grown to love the old castle, with its large floors, twisting passageways, and numerous corridors.
" I guess this is goodbye," they said. Once outside, they encountered the warm summer breeze. James and Lily kissed each other. They looked up at the majestic castle. James remembered the first time he saw the castle. He looked up at the sky. It was once more velvety and smooth. Stars like diamonds shimmered in the sky and a shooting star shot over the horizon.
" Make a wish!" shouted Sirius. James grinned and wished for Lily to be happy. Lily smiled and wished that James would be happy. Sirius wished for Professor Nervier to be removed from his post. Peter wished for a good summer. Remus wished for a girlfriend and Lauren wished that Sirius would go steady with her.
The Marauders and the girls walked a long line of carriages which carried them down to the train station. When they were there, they spent an evening happily playing and enjoying their last night together for more than two months. When they arrived at Platform Nine and Three- Quarters, they were very sad to leave each other. Lauren and Lily kissed Sirius and James and Remus and Peter hugged each other. They traded good byes and promises to owl each other.
Finally, James and Lily walked through the barrier together. They saw James' father at once and Lily's mother at once also. James felt happy to meet his father again. He could see most of his grief was gone and was ecstatic to have his son back again. He waved to Lily, accompanied by his mother and she waved back. Then, he turned his back and followed his father out of the train station and out into the sunshine.
So, how do u like it? Please, please, please review. I really need it. Thanks for reading!
This is the last chapter, people. Hope you enjoyed it! Again, if you want to know when the next part of this series will be up, read the a/n!
