"James. Wake up."
20yr old James slid open his eyes. Lily, who also was 20yrs old, was gazing down at him. She had her hair up and was wearing a light blue gown. It was light outside.
"What's happening, Lily?"
Lily frowned. "You fell asleep. You do remember it is Sirius and Celeste's wedding. That is why you're in a tuxedo."
"Oh, right," James said as he stood up and brushed himself off, "Has the wedding started?"
"Not yet," she replied, checking her hair for the last time, "But will soon. You'd better go and see Sirius. You are his best man."
James nodded and strolled out of the room and into the groom's dressing room.
"Glad to see you're awake," came Sirius' deep voice.
"I just needed some sleep," shrugged James.
"OK. Now, I've got my best man, my hair done and my suit wrinkle free. What am I forgetting?" 20yr old Sirius murmured to himself, "Oh, yes. Do you have all three rings?"
"Yup," James replied, blushing a little.
"Can I see the ring you are going to use to propose to Lily with? Asked Sirius.
James brought out a small velvet- covered box and gave it to Sirius. Sirius opened the box and looked at the ring. It was a small gold ring with a small diamond and some engraving saying 'James & Lily'.
"Beautiful," Sirius continued, "So lets run through this again. After your toast, you say that you have an announcement. Right?"
"Right," James agreed.
"Then," Sirius went on, "you propose to Lily."
"Absolutely."
"Wow. What a proposal!" Sirius exclaimed.
"What? Compared to flying on a broomstick up to her dormitory window, knocking and then proposing? James replied, arching an eyebrow.
Before Sirius could answer, the wedding planner gave them the cue to stand at the end of the isle.
The rest of the morning and afternoon went like a blur. Celeste walking down the isle, Lily strolling in front of her. Vows exchanged. Photos taken and congratulations given. Soon it was the dinner party. James was as nervous as about to give a speech in front of the whole world.
"Showtime," Sirius murmured in his ear.
James stood up and began his toast to the happy couple.
"This happy couple has been together since school. Even thought Sirius, Peter, Remus and I were always playing practical jokes," James said, glancing at Peter Pettigrew and Remus Lupin, "Celeste still put up with him. Their like grew into love and that is why we are here tonight."
James raised his glass. "To Sirius and Celeste."
There was a chorus of 'To Sirius and Celeste' and everyone drank from their glasses.
While everyone sat, James remained standing. He looked at Sirius and he nodded.
"Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention please?" boomed James' voice.
The room went quiet. Celeste, Lily and the rest of the guests stared at him. Sirius nodded in encouragement.
"I'd like to make an annoucement," James continued.
James walked from his side of the bridal party table to Lily's. He reached for her hand and motioned her to stand up. Bewildered, Lily obeyed.
James took out the ring box and kneeled, then said "Lily. I love you so much. Will you marry me?"
The room went even quieter.
"Oh, James," Lily finally replied, "Yes. I will marry you."
James took out the ring, slipped the ring onto Lily's left ring finger and swept her up in a long kiss, while the room exploded with applause. Sirius and Celeste stood up and congradulated the couple.
"Oh wow!" exclaimed Celeste.
"I knew you could do it," Sirius said as he patted him on the back.
"You mean you knew?" Celeste and Lily asked in unison.
"Yup," he replied.
Two months later…
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
James embraced his new wife and kissed her gently.
"Hello, Mr. Potter," Lily murmured.
"Hello, Mrs. Potter," James replied.
