Chapter 3
Exchanging of Christmas Gifts

Every year James and Lily sneak out of their House and meet in front of the Christmas tree in the Great Hall at exactly midnight and this year was no different. Lily was excited. She knew she had gotten the perfect gift for James.
When Lily got to the tree at two minutes to midnight, James was already waiting. James looked at her and smiled. He said that they had two minutes, what to you want to do while we wait?Lily looked at James and smiled. She then wrapped her arms around James's neck and kissed him. The grandfather clock on the other side of the room broke them apart at exactly midnight with the chimes.
Lily pulled and said that she wanted James to have his present first. She turned her back on James and gave a short whistle. A bright Phoenix came and landed on Lily's shoulder. She turned back to James and said Merry Christmas.
James was in total disbelief that Lily had bought Fauns for him. All remaining doubt about asking Lily to marry him was gone. He pulled the ring box out of his pocket, opened it, and got down on one knee. He looked up at her and stared into her eyes and said that he loved her more that anything in the world and would she marry him. Lily had tears streaming out of her eyes and immediately said yes. James jumped to his feet, placed the ring on her finger and kissed her.
When they finally broke apart, Lily looked at James and said with a smile, more than anything in the world huh, should I take Fauns back? James kissed her again and said, don't you dare or I might have to hurt you.
Lily and James walked quitely back to the common room. Little did they know that Professor Dumbledore had watched the whole seen and was extremely happy with his grandson, James.