Disclaimer: None of the characters in this fan fiction belongs to me. They're owned by J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. The only ones that belong to me are those that you don't recognize.
A/N: Thank you so much for reviewing! I really appreciate it.
To MegHarts: Maybe you've been busy or something, but I've notice that you haven't been reading/reviewing. I hope it's not because of the coincidence thingy. Please believe me. This wasn't really meant to copy yours or anything. Of course, if you haven't been reading than I guess this note is useless because you won't read it, but I want to post it just in case you do. I'm sorry.
To Brittny: I did plan on seeing the lunar eclipse. And I did saw it! That's why I didn't update yesterday. Anyway, it was SO cool!
To August 'roxy' Taylor: Well, at least you reviewed now. There's no need to feel guilty. I really appreciate it anyway. Thanks!
To Little House Girl: I know! I wish someone like James is at my school too…but unfortunately boys aren't like that in real life…at least none that I know of…all the guys at my school are a bunch of jerks…Oh well, another reason for me to appreciate Sean Biggerstaff more…incase you don't know, Sean Biggerstaff is that drop-dead gorgeous guy who plays Oliver Wood in Harry Potter…
To Usagi: "Hm.." what?
I'm planning on ending this story soon. Probably just one or two more chapters. But don't worry; there's the sequel.
Chapter 23
The next day, Lily and Bella got a letter back from Bellas' parents.
Dear Lily and Arabella--"I hate it when my mum calls me that!" cried Bella.
We are truly sorry about your parents, Lily. We hope that you are all right. Anyway, it'll be our pleasure for you to live with us. You've always been like a daughter to us. After graduation, you can move into the guest bedroom. But wait--it won't be the guest room anymore! It'll be yours! Be good now, and stay out of trouble--especially you, Arabella.
Love,
Mum and Dad
"Wow…I hope you know that I am very grateful for this…" Lily said.
"You don't seem to happy, though," said Peter.
"Well, duh!" Bella said. "What with her parents and all!"
"Oh…right…"
"Well, yes…" Lily said quietly. "I guess I am still upset about that…. I just wish that Petunia don't hate me. Not that she ever liked me…but I know that my parents wouldn't want us to be like this…"
"It's okay, Lily," James sad, giving her a hug.
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Sirius was right; graduation was just around the corner. A few weeks away actually. And one day, Dumbledore called James and Lily into his office.
"You two are the Head Boy and Girl, so of course you will have to say something at the graduation. A speech, to be precise. You may say it together, if you wish, or alone. It does not matter. First there'll be a feast. Then, there'll be the traditional graduation ceremony, where you'll say the speech. And last, there will be a good-bye dance. I trust that you can plan this dance on your own. Any questions?" None. "Okay, you may leave."
When they left the office, James and Lily walked hand in hand to the Heads' Common Room.
"Do you want to do this speech thing together, Lily?" James asked.
"Of course!"
"Great. You might have to do more of the writing though, because I am no good at things like that."
"Sure. No problem."
They got to the common room and Lily went to her room to get some parchments. Then she and James sat down around the coffee table and start working.
"Let's start on this dance thing," James said.
"Okay."
"All we need are music, clothing, and decoration, right? I mean, there's already the feast. And everybody who is going to be there are 7th years, right?"
"I guess so."
"Okay, so what should we do for decoration?"
"Hmm…er…I don't know…. I guess we can just charm some stuff…like fairy lights or something…and erm…hang banners or something…"
"Not a bad idea…. Okay, write it down."
"Okay…and for music?"
"Well, a lot of people liked the muggle music that you brought in last time. How about some more of that?" (a/n: don't worry. Even though I love the song "I Knew I Loved You," I won't make you listen to it anymore. I think that some people might be sick of that song. So I'm going to put in some new ones.)
"Oh cool. I have some other really nice songs that I'm sure the students will love."
"Great."
"And clothing…?"
"Erm…I'm not really good on this topic, so what do you want? Just dress robes again?"
"Nah…. We did that last time already. How about we just let them wear whatever they want?"
"Fine with me."
"Okay, as for our speech…Oh! I have a great idea for it!"
"What is it?" James asked curiously. He had hardly seen Lily so excited.
"Well…"
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They went to Dumbledore the next day. He thought that the dance would be just fine. He announced it at dinner that night. Then, back in their common room, the Marauders were playing Exploding Snap, while Lily and Bella discussed what they'll wear to the dance.
"I think I'm going to wear the lilac dress that my parents gave me last Christmas," Lily said sadly, thinking that it was the last present she will ever get from her parents.
"Oh, that dress is beautiful. Wear it with that necklace that James gave you. It'll be so perfect together…just like you and James."
"Thanks, Bella. What'll you wear?"
"I don't know…I don't have anything new…and Dumbledore didn't say anything about a Hogsmeade weekend so--"
"Don't worry, Bella. I know how you can get into Hogsmeade." Evidently, Sirius had overheard them.
"Well, duh," Bella said, rolling her eyes. "I know how to get into Hogsmeade too. I just can't because it's not a Hogsmeade weekend."
"No, no, no. You misunderstood me. I know how you can get into Hogsmeade even if it's not a Hogsmeade weekend. I know a secret passage that can get us into Honeydukes."
"Oh cool! Let's go now!"
"Now?" asked Lily. "It's way too late. And you shouldn't go anyway because it's not allowed."
"Don't worry, Lily. But fine, we'll go tomorrow then."
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A/N: Sorry so short, but I'm so tired…. Please review.