Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, yadda, yadda, yadda. You know the drill. I don't own "Beautiful Disaster" by Kelly Clarkson. I love this song…
Thanks AGAIN to all of my extremely nice reviewers!
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Writingangel203: Oh, Legolas, you know I do it just to tick you off…hehe, jkjk. Anyway, where did you get that Aragorn poster? JEALOUS!!!
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Indiangurl: Ok, I am insanely jealous of you right now! That Evenstar necklace is so cool, but it costs $95.00!!! Oh well…here's more, and you'll find out about Mel and Sirius soon enough!
BURN THE RUM: Yes, I admit, I think Aragorn is hott, too, but that's not why he's my favorite. He kicks ass, and it was awesome when he led the dead army. I actually whistled when Legolas stepped through the door when he went to see Frodo, but Aragorn is still definitely my favorite. He sings, too!
He drowns in his dreams An exquisite extreme I know
He's as damned as he seems
More Heaven than a heart could hold
And if I tried to save him
My whole world could cave in
Just ain't right
Just ain't right
Oh and I don't know
I don't know what he's after
But he's so beautiful
Such a beautiful disaster
And if I could hold on
Through the tears and laughter
Would it be beautiful
Or just a beautiful disaster
He's magic and myth
As strong as what I believe
A tragedy with
More damage than a soul should see
And do I try to change him
So hard not to blame him
Hold on tight
Hold on tight
Oh and I don't know
I don't know what he's after
But he's so beautiful
Such a beautiful disaster
And if I could hold on
Through the tears and laughter
Would it be beautiful
Or just a beautiful disaster
I'm longing for love and the logical
But he's only happy hysterical
I'm waiting for some kind of miracle
Waiting so long
He's soft to the touch
But frayed at the end he breaks
He's never enough
And still he's more than I can take
Oh and I don't know
I don't know what he's after
But he's so beautiful
Such a beautiful disaster
And if I could hold on
Through the tears and laughter
Would it be beautiful
Or just a beautiful disaster
"Can you believe we survived Hogwarts?" exclaimed Melissa.
"We made it," said James. "We graduated without having to be expelled!"
"You were dangerously close, though," laughed Lily.
Melissa, Lily, James, Sirius, Peter, and Remus made their way to the carriages that would lead them to the Hogwarts Express. Mel and Sirius had an arm around each other. Mel once again waved her hand to let the sapphire ring glitter.
"It looks like we're not going to have much time to celebrate our freedom," sighed Sirius. "We've got a wedding to plan."
"You make it sound like such a chore," Mel said, a little exasperated.
"No, just as long as you let James throw me that bachelor party."
"What bachelor party?" asked Mel.
"Oh, it'll be fine, Mel," said James. "The liquor won't be strong enough to kill him. And I'll assure you that he will be sober enough for the reception."
"James!" Mel gave James a look that could've pierced his skull.
"I was just kidding! Sirius, don't let your fiancee kill the best man!"
They all laughed it off as they climbed into the carriage. They all stared out the window as Hogwarts grew smaller and smaller. The mist and clouds soon covered up the large castle, casting it into an abyss of fog.
"Don't worry," said Remus, as if he read everyone's thoughts. "We'll all return there someday. We'll see our children off, and watch them become great wizards…someday…"
They each sighed, as if from relief, and they soon came to the long, majestic train.
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The train ride seemed longer than ever before. They each had fallen asleep, as if the past seven years had caught up with them.
James fluttered his eyes open. He saw that Mel had fallen asleep on Sirius' lap, and his arms were wrapped around her waist. She had her arms around his shouldered. He stared at the two and smiled.
"They're going to make it," he whispered.
He then noticed that Peter had fallen asleep with his face against the glass window. His mouth was open, and large snores protruded from it. James had to bite his own lip to keep from laughing. Remus was lying on the floor of the car. His hat covered his eyes and his head was propped up on his suitcase. He seemed quite content.
James, himself, sat upright, next to the window. Lily's head lay on his lap, his arms resting on her shoulders. He smiled, and then shook her awake.
"Tiger Lily, wake up. C'mon, I have something to show you."
She rubbed her eyes and sat up. As she yawned, James could make out a faint "Ok".
They stepped outside the car and he led her to a different one. The car was plain, but it had booths on both sides. There was a shelf at the top that loomed over the right side. They sat down at one of the booths.
"Hey, Lil, you're good at charms, right? Could you get me that glass ball from up on the shelf?"
Lily eyed him suspiciously, but did what he asked. As soon as her finger wrapped around the orb, it seemed to burst, but not shatter. All around the car were red, white, and pink roses, as well as white lillies. There were, to Lily's surprise, diamonds hanging from the flower stems. Lily gasped.
"James, this must've cost a fortune!"
"Yeah, but it won't last long. Probably about ten minutes. I've got connections."
"Luv, you must be out of your mind! You spent a lot of money on me, only for it to last a few moments. Are you crazy? You don't need to do this for me!"
James just smiled and looked in her eyes. "Would you marry someone crazy enough to do all this?"
Lily's shocked expression turned into a huge grin. She hugged James so hard and began to cry. "Absolutely," was all she could say.
He whipped out a velvet box from inside his robes and opened it. The ring had a square-cut diamond that rested on the silver band, with a small square emerald on the left and right of it. James slipped the ring on Lily's left hand. She began to wave her fingers around, just like Mel had.
"The emeralds reminded me of your eyes," said James', his face just inches away from Lily's.
She wiped the tears away from her cheeks and slowly said, "It's perfect." She then bombarded him with kisses.
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Sirius, Mel, Remus, and Peter awoke to find Lily sitting on James' lap, hugging him and kissing him. They knew that she loved him and all, but where did this sudden outburst of public affection come from?
"Geez, you guys, get a room!"
"Oh, be quiet, Padfoot! My fiancee can kiss me in front of you guys as much as she wants!"
"Oh my God!" squealed Mel. "Are you serious?"
Lily nodded and waved her left hand in front of them.
"Everybody's getting married nowadays," retorted Remus, letting out a small yawn.
Just then, there was a warning bell, letting everyone know that they had arrived at King's Cross. Each of them climbed off the train, and began scanning for their parents.
"Oh, Lily, I wonder what your mum's gonna say! We both leave ringless, and come back engaged!" Mel's face began to light up at the thought of Mrs. Evans' face when she saw them. Since Mel's parents had died, Lily's family took her in. They were very sweet, and treated her as part of their own family.
"Well, Melissa, there's no stopping us – or them – now!" Lily pointed in the direction of James and Sirius. They were obviously in the best moods they had been in a long time. "I guess love is the remedy."
A/N: How'd you like it? Anyway, just for a heads up, the next two chapters are going to be weddings (surprise, surprise!). Please review!