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 for reviewing. I really appreciate it.

To Courtney: I did not take any offense in that. Erm, in chapter 6, I did state that the next few chapters (meaning the stuff with Lily hurting James) are inspired and based on that episode in "Boy Meets World." I love that series and didn't want to take credits for anything. So, maybe you should go back and read that. Or if you'd rather not, let me copy and paste it here: Okay this chapter, and the next one, is inspired and based on one of the episode in the old T.V. hit series "Boy Meets World." That's my one of my favorite T.V. series. Anyway, the episode is called "Angela's Men," and if you've watched it, you'd know what I'm talking about. If not, then just read on and find out. Anyways, thanks for your review. I really appreciate you caring, and like I said, I didn't take any offense.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Sorry for not updating for such a long time. I've been really busy with my computer upgrading and reading the fifth book. It's so darn good! But why does it have to end so sadly? Still, it's become my favorite (used to be Prisoner of Azkaban). Anyways, a lot of information is revealed in the fifth book (how James and Lily really got together), which makes it hard to continue my fic, since…well, I don't want to spoil anything for people who haven't read the fifth book. So if you've read it, then you probably know what I mean. So erm…I mean, this is a fan fiction, meaning us fans get to make stuff up for the fiction, right? So…er…I'll just have to continue my fic the way I'd planned it, okay? And then, I'll probably write a fan fiction that goes with the info from the book, okay?

Well, it's the chapter you've all been waiting for--the wedding! I hope it's okay (meaning sweet and fluffy and accurate to a real wedding).

Chapter 21

The next day, the Marauders--minus Peter--finished Aurors' Training School (a/n: I found out in the fifth book that it really takes more than half a year to train [I won't say how long, because it'll spoil it], but oh well). And today is the day of the wedding.

Lily woke up early from a night of nearly no sleep. She looked around her room. Nothing was left. Only her bed, a bag in the corner, and a small table, on which lays some of Lily's necessary stuff. Everything else had been moved to James and Lily's new home already. Lily got up and went to her window, though she dare not drew back the curtains. Their wedding will be held outdoors, and Lily had been praying for a nice, sunny day. Hands shaking, she pulled back the curtains, and fortunately for her, Lily found a beautiful day. Though the sun is not quite up yet, Lily could tell that today was going to be fine. She went to wake up Bella, and they went to Lorie's room, where most of the stuff had been packed away, and woke Lorie up. The three quickly took care of putting on makeup and fixing their hair. After getting dressed, Lorie and Bella helped Lily into her wedding dress.

"Are there anything else left to do?" Lily asked nervously.

"Where are the bouquets?" Bella asked.

"There're over at James's," Lily answered. Then she added panic-stricken, "Did we forget anything?"

"I don't think so," Bella said.

"Oh!" Lorie cried suddenly. "Listen Lily, I don't know if it's a bit late, but have you got something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue?"

"Yeah…yeah, I do," Lily said. "My necklace is old, my dress is new, I borrowed Bella's earrings, and well, as for the last part…a bit of my underwear is blue."

Lorie laughed. "Well, that's a relief. So I guess there's nothing else to do. Let's head over to James."

"Wait," Lily said. "I need to get my bag." She hurried off to her room.

"Bag?" Lorie asked. "What bag?"

"Well, after the wedding, they're going straight to their honeymoon, right?" Bella said.

"Oh yeah…and after that, they're moving right into their house right?"

"Yes," Lily said.

"How long are you going?"

"Three days."

"Ooh…"

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James was standing in front of a full-length mirror in his room, straightening out his tuxedo. He sighed as Sirius entered.

"How do I look?" he asked nervously.

"As good as you can get, buddy," Sirius said, ruffling James' hair.

"Hey, hey, hey!" James cried, throwing Sirius' hand off. "Took me two hours to get it that way!"

"A waste of two hours; there isn't a single difference."

"Yes there is! That lock was actually laying flat!"

"Flat-out messy."

"Be quiet."

Just then, Remus came in.

"Hey, the girls just got here," he said.

"Oh good," James said. He headed for the door, but Sirius held him back.

"Where're you going?"

"To see Lily, of course!"

"Don't. The groom is not supposed to see the bride before the wedding. It's bad luck."

"Ah…that's just superstition, right Moony?"

"Well…" Remus began. "Better safe than sorry."

"You'll see her later, Prongs," Sirius said. "Don't worry."

"It's time!" Mr. Potter called. "All the guests are here and waiting."

James drew a deep breath and exhales slowly. Then, he left, followed by Remus and Sirius. They exited the house and went into the back yard, where they found packed with people.

(a/n: Okay, I've been to weddings before but I don't really remember how it works, so excuse me if some things aren't right, okay?)

James walked up and stood by Dumbledore in front of the guests, Sirius and Remus at his side. The backyard quieted and everybody's heads turned toward the door that led from the house to the back yard. First came James' little cousin, Stephanie, as the flower girl. Then Lorie and Bella came next and joined Dumbledore's other side. James drew another deep breath, eyes settled on that door, waiting to see the next person to come out.

And finally, Lily entered the backyard. Everybody stood up. Lily slowly walked down the grass isle between the chairs. She felt nervous, really nervous. More than anyone can ever imagine. She wished her parents were there…for her father to walk her down the isle. Lily felt tears in her eyes. Not only that she didn't enjoy everyone's eyes on her, but Lily was also afraid that something might go wrong. What if…what if halfway through the ceremony, James changes his mind?

But at long last, Lily finished walking down that endless isle. She stopped in front of Dumbledore and James joined her side. He tried to give Lily a smile, but failed and had an odd look about his face instead. Luckily, Lily didn't see it. She wasn't paying attention to what was going on. A thousand thoughts were running through Lily's mind. Thoughts about her future…thoughts about James…thoughts about her parents…even thoughts about Petunia. Lily, of course, had sent Petunia and her husband invitations, but she was simply ignored. When Lily had stopped to listen, Dumbledore was about to wed them.

"Do you, James Potter, take Lily Evans to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until death do you part?" he said.

James turned to Lily. He reached out and held her hand tightly in his. "I love you, Lily," he said, putting aside the fact that he did not answer Dumbledore's question. "And I always will." James turned back to Dumbledore. "I do."

Lily was so touched. She knew then that she needn't to worry anymore. She knew James meant every word he said. A tear of happiness spilled. A few other guests did too. Professor McGonagall…Professor Sprout…Carla…a few other people from Hogwarts all have tears in their eyes. Mrs. Potter was sitting next to her husband in front, dabbing her eyes with a handkerchief. Her boy…he's all grown up! He's…he's married now…to a wonderful girl…they really loved each other…their love for each other…it's so pure…young, yes, but surely everlasting…

Dumbledore continued. "Do you, Lily Evans, take James Potter to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until death do you part?"

Lily felt James' hand sweating around hers. She smiled inwardly, glad to know that he was worried about her answer too. She, like James, turned to face him, and said, "I love you, James. And even death won't part us." Lily turned back to Dumbledore. "I do."

James and Lily then exchanged rings.

"Then by the power invested in me," Dumbledore said, "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

James moved closer to Lily. He hesitated a bit. It's not like he had never kissed her before. It's just…in front of his parents? And all these other people too! But then he remembered that they were married and worried not. James leaned down and kissed Lily gently.

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A/N: Whew! I thought I'd never finished! I had to re-write this chapter over many times until I felt that it's the best I can do. I hope it's well edited. Okay, now I'm off to re-read the fifth Harry Potter book. Please review. Oh yeah, next chapter is the honeymoon! Hahaha…so erm…er…just review!