The Best and Worst of Times
Disclaimer: I don't own the Harry Potter characters or settings. JK Rowling does and I am not taking credit. And I don't own Smallville or any of its character's just borrowing Chloe!! OK! Thanks!
MOVING ALONG!!
Li-chan: As to Chloe and Melody going home, yes! But I just might (and I mean might) write an alternate ending where they stay in the past.
Killer Angel: Is he going to ask Hermione, well read on and find out!
Jasmine Black: God, I hate it when my computer crashes!! Glad you liked the chapter.
KewlKat: Thanks! You are correct about where the lab is! Like you suggestion on the portkeys!
DragonGirl: You are correct about where the lab is! No idea how they get home, well I have one or three ideas, just give me anything you can think of. Believe it or not it helps.
Harrys girl228: Here is the next chapter! I hope you enjoy.
Annoriel: Ok I really don't understand your question, but I'll try to answer it. If they stay they're going to be with Remus and Sirius. If they leave, they will get back together with Remus and Sirius! I like to leave my pairs together, just torture them a bit. LOL
desdemona47: That is the plan for the alternate ending!! Yes, I need a beta. But the thing is I like to write then just post it. NO PATIENCE!!! LOL
Well enough of that on with the story…..
The Maurder Manor
Outside Near the gazebo
Walking hand in hand, they walk towards the gazebo near the rose garden. Narrowing her eyes, hmm looks like candles, fancy place setting. I wonder what he's up to. As they get closer, Melody feels Sirius hands tighten then loosen. Nervous, he's really nervous. What did he do now?
"Sirius is there something you want to tell me," asks Melody trying to look into his eyes. Not looking at me must be something big, it better not have anything to do with Erin! Taking a beep breath, "Sirius are you all right?"
"Yeah I have nights at work but you know this," he dismisses.
Laughing softly, poor baby it must be something big he's trying to tell me.
Remus's Room
Standing in front of the mirror, Remus holds a small box in his hands. Clearing his throat, "Chloe, I love you," blushing, "Marry me?" Sighing, "No, that's not right." Pacing the room, Remus runs a frustrated hand throw his hair.
"Chloe, you were the first girlfriend to accept me for what I am. And not run screaming for the hills," blowing out his breath. "Like she is going to say yes, tying herself to a freak like me. " Flopping down on the chair in his room defected. "Chloe you are the most beautiful girl I have ever meet, inside and out. You should be with someone who can give you all the things you deserve, someone unlike me."
Living Room
James sat down on the couch next to Lily, running his hands nervously over his slacks he has the look of a dear caught in headlights. Swallowing hard, he blinks as he starts to tap his foot.
"James," whispers Lily. "Are you all right?"
"Yes we have the house for the night," comments James. Thinking about what he just said, "Of course Chloe and Melody are around with their boyfriends."
"Relax, James dear," comments Mrs. Evans. "Robert I think, James wants to have a word with you."
"If you're sure," grumbles Mr. Evans. Then barks "Come along James." Both men go into the kitchen.
"Mother, do you know what has James so out of sorts?" asks Lily as she tries to listen to both her mother and the conversion in the kitchen.
Gazebo
Watching Sirius pull out her chair, Melody raises an eyebrow at him. Taking her seat, she watches him fiddle with his dress robes. Smiling at him, she reaches out to take his hand. "What is it?"
Feeling his other hand cover hers, Melody looks deeply into his eyes. "Melody St. James," starts Sirius then he pauses.
"Yes, that's my name," she laughs.
"I had a whole big speech made up for this occasion, but I can't seem to remember it," whispers Sirius.
"I don't need speeches," whispers Melody. "Just tell it to me straight."
"The thing is I love you," slightly smiling. Sirius slides off his seat and onto his knees. "Would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
Remus's Room
Standing in the doorway, Chloe listens and watches Remus run throw the motions of asking her to marry him and berating himself. Shaking her head, my baby loves me. Tears of joy start to slide down her face. He really wants to marry me. ME! Chloe. Wiping her tears with the back of her palm, "Hey Wolvie."
Spinning around startled, "Chloe?"
"Yes," she laughs. "That's me." Watching him look over her face, then pale. "Don't even think you're getting out of marring me Remus!"
"But I haven't even asked you," states Remus.
"Really," laughs Chloe. "I'll have you know that I have heard at least three different proposals from you." Going up to him and wrapping her arms around his waist. "You're mine and don't you forget it."
"I think you have that backwards," whispers Remus as he wraps his arms arm her. "You're going to be mine, my friend, my girl, my wife and partner."
"Always."
"Always," agrees Remus.
Kitchen
Tapping his fingers nervously on the counter, James tries to talk to Robert. Swallowing, James takes a deep breath. Looking at the man he might call father-in-law he summons up his courage. "Mr. Evans, I would like to have your permission to marry your daughter."
Robert looks at the young man before him; part of him feels guilty about what he's going to do but the other father part of him wants to make sure his little girl is well looked after. "Well James, tell me why should I give you my permission?"
Gazebo
Gasping, Melody opens her mouth, shaking a little. Looking into deeply into his eyes, "Yes, YES!" Suddenly no longer sitting down on her chair, Melody finds herself in a tight hug near the ground.
"Now let's eat," laughs Sirius. Standing up, he holds out his hand for her, helping her up. Sirius doesn't let her go back to sitting in her chair; he pulls Melody onto his lap. Kissing her cheek, Sirius feeds Melody little tidbits of his plate.
Living Room
A shaken but standing James walks back into the room. Going over to Lily before he totally breaks down, James kneels in front of her. "Lily Elizabeth Evans, will you marry me?"
"HELL YES," shouts Lily as she hugs and kisses him.
Kitchen
Later that night
Flicking his wand happily James helps with the clean up. "I think it went all right," Remus laughs.
Putting the glasses away in the cabinet, "Says you," groaning, "Lily's father put me throw the ringer. All you had to do was talk to yourself. You didn't even have to ask her directly."
"Well I had to set the mood, you two took up all the good spots in the house," states Sirius. "Even then I was nervous."
"Same here," laughs both James and Remus. The laughter slowly fades.
"Do you think we'll always be this close," asks Remus.
"Sure," replies James.
"Just try to get rid of us," growls Sirius. "You'll find it impossible."
"No, you're just impossible," retaliates James. "We just can get rid of you."
Living Room
"Do you think it's wise to leave them alone in the kitchen," ponders Lily.
"They just ate," laughs Melody.
"Maybe so," laughs Chloe. "But they probably need to blow off steam."
"Blow off steam," repeats Melody. "You say that like asking us one question is the most stressful time of their lives."
"So does anyone have wedding plans," asks Lily.
"Not really," comments Chloe. "I just, oh I don't know."
"I wanted a big wedding," whispers Melody. "You know with everyone there, but since, well everything, I just want it to be small with my close friends there."
"I want a small wedding too," states Lily. "Just close friends, and relatives."
"Define relatives," grumbles Chloe. "I don't want to plan a big wedding, not even a small one. I just want a party."
"Hmm," mutters Melody. "Tell me what do you think of this suggestion…"
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Until next time…
Any ideas on how Melody and Chloe go home?