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Title: Was it Meant to Be?
Chapter: 12/ The Dark Age—Part 2
The Marauders, Lily, the school, the headmaster, and basically every one knew about the Slytherin house and their 'alliegance' to a certain Dark Lord. Seems they all were connected to him some how. And this upset Lily, as well as James, they knew the out come to this. There could be danger to every one in the rival Gryffindor house. Severus Snape and Lucius Malfoy were obviously holding grudges and being the usual stuck up rich kids they were. Things had changed. And this made a huge impact on their lives. Today was the day they would leave. Today was the day that they graduated. Today, was the day…they all would regret.
The current 7th year students stood. Their heads high, and faces showing pride. It was time to say good-bye to the school, and welcome a new future that was only a few steps ahead. Albus Dumbledore stood. His half moon spectacles glinted in the light, as the twinkle was in his pale blue eyes.
" Ah, yes it has been a wonderful year. Indeed it has. This class, I must say, has achieved quite a bit in it's time here. New memories, friends, abilities, and knowledge. Each student has earned the respect of the school, staff, and students here, as does every graduating class. And though things didn't always work out correctly in this year, we united from within…"
And yes, many years later those four words would be repeated by a certain Sorting Hat. They always said Dumbledore knew everything. And that was the test. The awards and medals were given out, house cup, quidditch cup, and MVP things, and every one was happy, and celebrated. A good time they had there. A reception had been set up in the great hall, where the class could stay their last night with each other and just have some alone time with their friends. The staff found this the best thing to do. James Potter though, had something else on his mind…something more…personal. His hands were buried deep inside his robe pockets as the fingers of his right hand were curled around something small. Was this the right time? What would the answer be? How? These were the questions swimming through James' mind as he pulled Lily aside a moment, telling her there was something serious they needed to talk about. So, Lily followed and looked to him worried a moment.
"What's wrong James? Did something happen?"
"No…No…it's not that…well…aren't the stars beautiful tonite?"
Lily blinked a moment and looked up. There were no stars in the sky. Had James been partying a bit too much?
"Um…James…there are no stars…"
"Yeah, I know…want to know the reason why?"
"James, it's because the light is casted too fa—"
Lily gasped, her eyes were wide as James fell to one knee in front of her, and then pulled something from his pocket.
"No, Lily…the reason is, you're shining brighter than any of those stars could, possibly…Lily Evans…will you marry me?"
Holding up a golden banded, diamond ring he smiled to her, his right hand holding her left. She couldn't hold the tears back any longer.
"Yes! Yes, I will!"
James smiled triumphantly as the ring now resided on her left ring finger. Standing he smiled and wrapped his arms about her waist and lowered his lips to hers, where they stayed encased in this eternal love. Albus Dumbledore, along with Minerva McGonagall, noticed this. As they were both smiling, a hint of fear was in their eyes as well. Why was this?
*~*~*
Lily smiled remembering that event, just as well as James had. Harry had boredly dozed off while the two verbally made a recollection of the wedding.
"And Sirius was wearing that awful maroon outfit…I'm sure you were overjoyed to see your Best man dressed like a ring master of a circus."
"Ah, but that is Sirius for you. He's a ood guy…but Lily…Albus wanted us to think carefully about this Secret Keeper ordeal…he said this is the most vital decision we could make."
" I see…but James, dear, don't you think Sirius is a bit too…well, irresponsible?"
" I guess…but he is very trustful."
"Still, I'm worried, maybe Peter, or Remus would be a better choice."
"Well, Remus is…as you know, 'Out' on this lovely full-mooned evening. So I won't be able to contact him in a long while. Peter seems to be a good choice. "
" Yes. I agree. Send word to Peter and Albus…quickly now."
James nodded as he did so. Quickly jotting the note to Peter first and sending it off with Frost, Lily's owl.
.: Meanwhile…:.
Peter Pettigrew sat outside, in the Forbidden Forest. He waited, and waited…as if expecting something. In a glint of white pale feathers, he smirked. Frost dropped the letter in his hands, as Peter dissapeared and Frost vanished into the night.
Peter re-appeared in the main chamber room where the ever Powerful Lord Voldemort dwelled.
"I've received a letter, master, from Lily and James Potter…"
"I see…read it aloud wormtail…"
And so he did. James had written:
Peter,
We've changed Secret Keepers. Our lives and trust are with you. You can find us at Godrics Hollow, just outside of the Forbidden Forest. See you later. Contact Albus for further information if needed.
Your Friend,
James
Voldemort looked up and smirked.
"It's time…"
*~*~*
Lily and James sat unknowing of the dangers in their living quarters. Chatting and laughing, while Harry slumbered in his mothers arms. Albus had not gotten the owl yet. There was no owl. James had not sent it…Albus didn't have to know their every move.
Nothing could have gone wrong for the Potters until a loud blast and pounding was heard at the door, in the entrance way, as the wooden door fell from it's hinges. Voldemort Snickered, along his side was Peter.
"Sweet Merlin! Lily! Get BACK! GET HARRY AND YOU IN THE NURSERY NOW RUN!"
Lily did as told, but a blast was heard and a scream. James was on the floor…dead. Lily ran, a crying Harry in her arms as she slammed the nursery door shut. It was only to be blasted open by Voldemort.
"Lily…step aside…let me kill the boy…"
"NO! YOU GET AWAY! LEAVE HIM ALONE!"
"Fine…as you wish…"
Voldemort acted to turn, but whipped his wand out and blasted the killing curse at Lily. She screamed in agony as Harry cried and was hugging tightly to his mother.
"H-Harry…I…Love you…"
Lily fell and closed her eyes as she thought one last time.
'Why did this happen…was this a mistake…Was this Meant to Be?"
Lily then breathed her last…as the scar was planted on Harry's fore head for life.
-Fin-
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