Disclaimer- I don't own the song, sniff, I'll also just mention that I don't own the characters either except Sue Zack. Anyway, the song is, sniff, Time Has Come sung by Marti Lebow. Starts bawling.
James, Sirius, Albus Dumbledore, Remus and Harry sat, waiting to see Lily's will. Although wills are supposed to seen after the funeral, they thought Lily might want to be buried in a special way. The lawyer, Sue Zack, came out holding Lily's will. She ran a carefully manicured hand through her short black hair and sat down.
"Okay, Mr Potter. Here is Lily's will. I can't read all of it out to you, though, because Lily asked me to only let you see the rest of the will after the funeral."
"That's okay," James replied wearily.
"Alright then, concerning the funeral it says:
"It is my sincere wish that I be cremated. But I also want my ashes spread over the lake at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In case anybody is wondering, I believe that this was the place that James and I truly met, meaning that is where we both realised that we loved each other."
"Okay, that is all it says concerning the funeral," concluded Sue, "I'll see you after the funeral."
On the day of Lily's cremation…
James, carrying Harry, looked at all the people who came to witness Lily's cremation. Lily's family, James' family, Albus Dumbledore, Sirius, Celeste and Remus for starters. There was also his and Lily's large list of friends, all of which came.
Soon the cremation began.
Flames licked at Lily's beautifully decorated coffin, made of the same wood as her wand. Everyone stood silently, as the flames grew higher and higher. Most began to weep, like Lily's and James' families and Celeste. James stood strong and dry-eyed, as was Harry. Solemn too was those not crying.
Minutes ticked by as the roaring, hot flames died to embers as precious as life. The ashes were gathered into a beautiful ceramic container.
Everyone slowly filed out and made their way to Hogwarts.
"Remus," James said as he grabbed his frowning friend.
"Yes James?" he replied.
"Would you do the honours of spreading Lily's ashes on the lake at Hogwarts?" he asked.
Remus stared at him wide eyed. "What about Sirius? He is Harry's godfather."
"Sirius and I talked about it," James said, "we think you should do it."
"I-I'd be h-honoured!" stuttered Remus.
"Good," said James, giving Remus the vase.
At Hogwarts…
The crowd at Hogwarts was nearly equivalent to the number of students. They all stood waiting or chattering quietly.
Dumbledore stepped up onto a stage and began a short but emotional speech. It was so beautiful that most of the crowd began to cry. When finished, he stepped off the stage and turned his attention to Remus Lupin who was taking off, on his broom.
Just as Remus began spreading the ashes, James looked at Celeste who was sobbing loudly into Sirius' shirt. Sirius looked up bleary eyed and patted James on the back. All three then turned to watch Remus.
James thought back to the day they shared their first kiss and that both realised they loved each other on this very spot. Slowly he began to cry.
(Song starts to play)
I close my eyes
And I can see
The day we met
Just one moment and I knew
You're my best friend
'Do anything
For you
James thought about the times that he, the Marauders and Lily got into trouble for playing pranks at school. Lily and James standing side by side in Dumbledore's office.
We've gone so far
And done so much
And I feel
Like we've always been together
Right by side
Through thick and thin
You're the part of my life
I'll always remember
The time has come
It's for the best I know it
Who could've guessed that you and I
Somehow, someday
We'd have to say goodbye.
James then thought of the times that Lily helped him though the hard times. Like the death of his father.
You've helped me find
The strength inside
And the courage
To make all my dreams come true
How will I find
Another friend
Like you
James thought of the birth of Harry.
Two of a kind
That's what we are
And it seems
Like we were always winning
James thought of the fight against Lord Voldemort.
But as our team
Is torn apart
I wish we could go
Back to the beginning
The time has come
It's for the best I know it
Who could've guess that you and I…
Somehow, someway
We'd have to say goodbye.
James thought back to Lily's last breaths.
Somehow today…
…we have to say goodbye.
