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 all my reviewers. You guys are wonderful.
To Trina Casey: Hey there! Of course I remember you! Yes, I think that broke the record for the longest review in fan fiction history. First of all, thank you so much. I love all your little comments; they were very entertaining. Thank you for your suggestions of the author's notes thing too. I will try to do that from now on. As for the tiny criticisms, I do not mind it at all. I love constructive criticisms. I know what you mean about the love scenes too. Some of them are very cheesy and others are very awkward. I will try to improve. I don't think I can read all those books though, because you suggested so much! But I will look out for them the next time I'm in a bookstore or library. And yeah, I'm more satisfied with this story than the other. I think that's because the other was my first, and I wasn't really experienced. Plus, I've had a lot feedbacks and help on this one (thanks to my beta. I really think she did a splendid job.) Overall, thank you for that review. You've helped a lot. I'm looking forward to hear more from you. Oh and by the way, I thought that I handle Alexandra Black pretty well too. And yeah, you can have the poems. They aren't mines to begin with. = )
To Jamesweetie4eva: Of course I'm still interested in being your beta. I just hope that you still want me as your beta. As I've said before, my spelling is pretty good, but my grammar is…let's just say--it's okay, but more to the bad side. Lol.
To Kat: It's sort of hard to explain. The pairing's James/Lily…and it's told through James's point of view. It's titled "Those Three Words" and well…it's hard to say without spoiling anything…. So, I'll just let you find out on your own, okay? = )
Chapter 39
Bella had been lingering on it for quite awhile now. She knew the answer. But she just had to ask it.
"Sirius?"
"Yeah?"
"D-do you…do you ever, you know, think about…about marriage?" Bella said the last part very quickly and blushed.
Sirius laughed. "Marriage?"
"Well, yeah."
He snorted. "No, why would I?"
"Oh…. N-no reason. I was just wondering."
"Oh. Well, I mean we're still young! Fresh out of school! Well, not so fresh anymore, but you know what I mean. Why bother with marriage now?"
"Y-you're right. I was just wondering…" Bella walked into her room. She grabbed the plush penguin that Sirius had won for her and fell into her bed with it.
"I knew it…" she said pathetically to it. "Why did I bother asking? Because I thought that…that there's a small chance of him saying yes… Stupid huh?" She made the penguin nod. Bella sighed. "Well, I still have you…"
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James and Lily apparated with a crack! inside of Sirius's apartment.
"Hey!" Sirius said. "What's up?"
"We have something to tell you," James said, grinning. He hasn't stop since Lily told him yesterday night.
"But where's Bella?" Lily asked.
"She's in her room," Sirius said.
"Oh. Well, I want to tell her alone. You know, woman to woman." She went to find Bella.
"So what's the big news?" Sirius asked James.
"I'm going to have a baby!" James said.
Sirius's eyes widened. "Really?" he said.
"Yeah."
"With who?"
James slapped Sirius upside his head. "Lily, you moron! Who else?"
Sirius laughed. "I was just kidding."
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"Hey Bella," Lily said, closing the door.
"Lily!" Bella cried. "When did you get here?"
"Just now…. Listen, I have something to tell you."
"Okay."
"I'm pregnant!" Lily whispered.
"Oh my gosh!" Bella squealed, hugging her friend. "Congratulations, Lily! I'm so happy for you!"
"I'm happy too," Lily said, sighing happily.
"When did you find out? How long have you been pregnant?"
"Well, I found out that I've been around three weeks pregnant yesterday."
"Wow. Hey, did you eat anything yet?"
"No, why?"
"Lily, you're containing another life! You need to eat for the baby."
"Oh."
"C'mon."
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"So, did you guys pick names for the baby yet?" Bella asked over lunch.
"Yeah," James answered. "If it's a girl, we're going to name her Vanessa."
"Vanessa Potter…" Sirius considered it. "I like it."
"What if it's a boy?" Bella asked.
"Well--" Lily began.
"I wanted James Junior," James cut in.
"James Junior?" Bella raised an eyebrow.
"Yup," James said.
"You're kidding right?" Sirius asked. "James Junior?"
"For your information," James said indignantly, "James Junior is a very good name!"
"But Sirius Junior is better! No wait--Mini Sirius!"
"No way!" said James, Lily, and Bella.
"Anyways," Lily said, "As I was saying, the baby will be named Harry James if it's a boy."
"That's nice," Bella said. "Oh, did you tell Lorie or Remus yet?"
"No, I forgot. Let me do it now. Can I borrow some parchments?"
"Sure. Let's go."
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"Ooh, I can't believe it!" Lorie said. "Lily and James are having a baby!"
"Yeah, I know," Remus said. "Listen Lorie, I should be getting back."
"What? No…stay a couple of more days."
"I want to, said Remus, sighing. "But I can't. I've been missing work for a couple of days already; I can't afford to miss any more."
"Aw…but I'll miss you too much."
"Me too. But I really got to go."
"All right," Lorie said. "Tell Lily and James congratulations for me, all right?"
"Okay." He kissed her. "Bye."
After Remus left, Lorie wandered into her room. Something shiny on her bed caught her eye. It was a silver necklace with a crescent moon charm. There was a note attached to it. Lorie read it and smiled. I'll always love you.
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A/N: Ugh. I don't like this chapter. But it is somewhat important. *Sighs* Please review. Oh and by the way, that whole Sirius and Bella thing at the beginning…well, never mind. I don't want to spoil anything.