A/N Most people didn't mind my last chapter so I'm continuing with my plans so if you read my last author's note, then you probably should have figured out what's going to happen in this chapter. Thanks to all reviewers- especially Lana and Sarz but I love you all!!!

Disclaimer: Don't own anything apart from my O/Cs.

Living Through Memories

Chapter 10

"He's going to stand me up!" Lily said tearfully to Laurel, Freya and Vanessa. "He'll suddenly realize what an awful mistake he's made and apparate to someplace that I can't find."

"Lily, James is not going to stand you up." Freya said patiently.

"How do you know?" Lily said hysterically. "Shouldn't I be the person who knows him best?"

"You do know him best. And inside your heart, you know that James would never do that to you..." Laurel assured.

"I'll look stupid! And I went to all this trouble, too!" She wailed.

"Lily, calm down. James loves you. You love him. You're getting married tomorrow. Fifty years from now, you'll be laughing about this day." Vanessa said simply.

Lily was not reassured by any of her friends efforts. She was getting married tomorrow. When James had proposed months earlier, she had been so sure. Part of her still was. A very small part of her was scared to bits.

James wouldn't stand me up, said a small but determined voice in Lily's head.

He might. He's probably out with Sirius, Remus and Peter right now, picking up chicks, said a nastier voice.

"And he's with Sirius, Remus and Peter right now and I bet he's just as nervous.." Freya told Lily, seeing the stricken expression on her face.

"Lily, it'll be all right. Tomorrow will be perfect." Vanessa claimed and Lily finally took notice of her friend's efforts and put on a smile.

The night passed quickly yet slowly for Lily. She finally made her way to bed, looking to the next day with a mixture of apprehension and excitedness.

***

As Vanessa had predicted, the day was perfect. Or at least, the beginning of it. The weather was perfect and when Lily woke, she felt part of her apprehension disappear.

"How's our bride?" Laurel called, bounding into the room, followed by Vanessa and Freya.

"Fine." Lily said, half truthfully.

She dressed slowly and carefully. Her dress, which she actually found in Muggle London was white and had low-shoulder sleeves. Her hair had been washed the night before and hung loosely, with the back section pulled back for her veil. Her eyes looked greener than ever and shone brightly.

"Lily, you look beautiful.." Freya breathed. "James won't know what hit him."

"Do you think so?" Lily asked worriedly.

Three heads nodded.

Despite the calmness in her actions, Lily's heart was racing as they left (in the traditional style of magical weddings: no magic) for the church.

A/N Sorry to interrupt. I'm not sure where witches/wizards get married. I know only Christian/Catholic/Anglican, etc. people get married at churches (sorry if I'm offending anyone but I actually wouldn't have a clue as I'm not any of the above mentioned religions) but I think this is how Lily and James would have gotten married.

Lily could hear music as she walked up the few stairs. Her heart raced even faster when she heard the Wedding March cueing Laurel, Freya and Vanessa forward and then her cue.

She took a deep, calming breath and walked.

People stood up to get a better look at the bride as she passed. To them, she looked radiant: smiling nervously but happily.

To James, she looked stunning. His breath had caught when she had first walked in. Everybody could feel the warmth and love that radiated from the two.

The music died down and James took Lily's arm gently, taking the last few steps together.

The day would be a memory for everyone who was there. Nobody could ever forget the bubbling chemistry that became evident in the vow taking. Or the exchanging of rings. Or their first kiss as husband and wife.

For both Lily and James, the day ended too soon.

As they embraced each other, they both had the same thought.

Love had brought the two of them together and it would keep them together.

Until the day that they died...

TBC......

A/N Well, tell me what you think!! This was one of my most favorite chapters and I enjoyed writing it so much... I'll get the next chapter out ASAP!

Until then....bye!!!