An…er…Indecent Proposal
James got out of his chair and knelt down in front of Lily. Several couples around them in the restaurant watched as he took his hands in hers.
Lily immediately got misty-eyed.
"Lily," James started, "You're everything to me. You're the light of my life, and my reason for living every day. I know we used to hate each others' guts back in school…you were the receiver of many pranks from the Marauders…I'm not going to say that I'm sorry for doing those, though, 'cause they were bloody brilliant, especially that one time--"
Lily cleared her throat subtlety to get him back on track.
"Yes, right," James grinned, "But, despite all that, you somehow became my soul mate, my lover, but most importantly, my best friend. Well…besides Padfoot. You're a very close second. But I'm not saying the 'lover' thing isn't important too. The sex is always very good and much anticipated--"
Lily's face flamed.
"Anyways, what I'm trying to say here, Lils, is…I love you. Will you marry me?" James grinned, extracting the diamond engagement ring from his pocket and holding it in front of her.
Lily laughed through her tears.
"Of course I will, you ninny."
Harry's Real First Kiss
(Harry's POV—scene from Order of the Phoenix, page 452-3, different outcome)
I had just gotten down the last of the awful decorations Dobby put up in the Room of Requirement when Luna Lovegood walked in. She was looking as nutters as ever, commenting vaguely about the decorations.
"Mistletoe." She said dreamily.
I realized there was some right above my head.
Merlin…under the mistletoe with...'Loony' Lovegood?
I instinctively moved from under it, which got her talking about nargle infestation in a very matter-of-fact tone.
What WAS she talking about?
Suddenly, it didn't matter so much anymore. Her stringy blonde hair transformed into a golden blanket framing her face in the candlelight. Her eyes sparkled in confusion.
"Harry, are you all right?"
I must have been staring.
Before I could stop myself, I had my arms around Luna and was kissing her. I don't know what came over me. It just felt…right. And she was turning out to be quite responsive. Oh, this was very, VERY good.
I pulled back and looked into her eyes. They were still their usual dreaminess, but in a different way. She smiled at me.
For once in my life, I felt like I really, truly mattered.
She pulled me down for another go.
I was not objecting.