HARRY POTTER AND THE BREATH OF LIFE
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Chapter 16 – "We're getting married"
One year sharing a house. Three years together. Iris and Sirius were happy. Waking together every morning was a wonderful experience. An experience they didn't want to lose. That morning, however, was going to be a bit different.
It was a Saturday and Sirius was sitting in bed looking at Iris. One thing he enjoyed was sitting there watching her sleep. She looked peaceful and beautiful. As always. She turned and opened her eyes. As every other morning there he was, watching her and smiling.
" Good morning. What are thinking?" she asked, rubbing her eyes to remove the sleepiness.
" Good morning, love. I was thinking about you." He answered softly.
" As always. Was it good things?"
" Of course. I always think good things about you." He said and bent over to kiss her.
" Well, I'm glad."
" I love you." He told her and kissed her again.
" I love you too."
" Can I ask you something?"
" Sure. Anything."
" Are you happy?" he asked looking her in the eyes.
" I'm very happy. You make me happy." She answered seriously, meaning every word. " And are you happy?"
" I'm the happiest man in the world."
They kissed again. The kiss was soon turning into something else but the doorbell cut them off. Exasperated Sirius made his way to open the door and kill the intruders in the spot. Or so he wished but the intruders were too good to be killed.
" Iris, come down here, honey. It's Lily and James." He yelled to his girlfriend.
Soon she was in the hall facing a very happy looking Lily and an almost hysterical James.
" We're sorry to disturb you at this hour but James couldn't wait." Lily said.
" Hurry up then. I have a murder to commit." Said Sirius matter-of-factly.
" Oh, really? In that case I'll have to reconsider asking you to be my best man." James said gravely.
Sirius opened his mouth to answer but what his friend had said sank in rather quickly. He closed his mouth and looked at him in disbelief.
" Let me see if I understood you. You want me to be your best man?"
" Yes."
" But if you need a best man that means you're getting married."
" Exactly." James said smiling.
" You are marrying Lily." Sirius said slowly and almost fearfully. He was having trouble believing.
" That's right, mate. That's the big news. Lily and I are getting
married."
" Is this true, Lily?" Sirius asked. He needed to know for sure. (What did you
expect? I mean it is James we are talking about.)
" Yes. It's true. He proposed last night." She answered brightly and happily.
Iris had dropped her jaw and Sirius was still dumfounded. Those two were getting married. Lily Evans and James Potter, known for their continuous bickering were getting married. Who would of thought?
They spent the morning planning the wedding. It was to be a simple, friends only, ceremony. James teased a bit be suggesting that they should invite Snape.
" That would be an interesting thing. Imagine this: "Hi, Snivellus. How have you been? Good, I'm glad to hear that. Listen I know we hate each other and that I messed with you for seven years but would you like to come to my wedding?" I mean that would be priceless." Sirius said.
" It would give us a good reason to laugh like crazy." James said sheepishly.
They all laughed at this.
" Invite Snivellus. Grow up James. You are soon to become a married man."
" We could invite him to my bachelor party. That would be fun." James continued.
" Prongs, do you by any chance miss Snivellus?"
" No." he answered quickly.
" So why are you so willing to invite him?"
" Because that way we would have something to do. Prank him all night long."
Sirius reconsidered that for a few moments.
" No. We are not inviting Snivellus. I want distance from that greasy git." He said confidently.
James pouted a bit but soon they were planning other things. At lunchtime Iris and Lily went to the kitchen.
" So, Iris, what about you and Sirius?" Lily asked while peeling the potatoes.
" If you're wondering about marriage the answer is no."
" But has he proposed yet?"
" So many times I've lost count."
" Really? And you always declined?" Lily asked stopping what she was doing.
" I'm not ready for marriage. Although technically we're already married." Iris said and showed her friend the ring on her left hand. "I changed the ring's place to make him shut up. It makes him happy this way."
" So why don't you guys marry for real?"
Because I don't want him to be a widow. Iris thought to herself. She knew now who's face it was on her trial and strange veil dream. It was hers.
" Because I want to finish my training program and get a job before I marry. And I don't want my marriage to end up like my parents'." She answered gravely.
" They broke up?" Lily asked calmly.
" Yes. My mother said some things my dad wasn't happy about. So he made her leave. Look, I don't want to talk about it." She said visibly hurt.
At this point Sirius came in the kitchen. He looked at his girl and walked to her.
" Is everything all right?" he asked.
" Yes, honey. We were just talking about marriage."
" Do you know she doesn't want to marry me?" Sirius asked Lily.
" Yes, she just told me." Lily answered.
" Honestly, Lily, would you marry a guy with this hair?" Iris asked her friend.
" What's wrong with my hair?" Sirius asked quickly.
" It's too long."
Sure enough Sirius hair was almost elbow long. He had it in a ponytail.
" It's normal length."
" If you're a girl."
" If I cut it, will you marry me?"
" I doubt it. But at least you would have short hair." She said smiling.
He sighed and turned to Lily.
" Is lunch going to take long? James and I are hungry."
" Don't worry, five more minutes." She told him smiling.
" Good. Now excuse me."
He gave a peck on Iris's check and left. She shook her head and turned to her friend.
" And you want me to marry this git." She said amused.
" Men. What can we do?"
The girls laughed and continued the process of making lunch.
After lunch Lily and James left to meet Remus and Peter. The plans were made and any change would be reported immediately.
Sirius and Iris were still having trouble believing that Lily and James were getting married.
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The big day arrived. The weather was cooperating because the sky was clear and that was something because it was mid-January.
Sirius was standing in front of a mirror fixing his tie. Iris was on the bathroom putting some makeup. With a flick of the wand they were ready. Sirius had now short hair and a five-day beard and was wearing a tux. Iris had shoulder length hair and was wearing a dark blue long dress that showed her shoulders. They both looked beautiful.
At three o'clock Remus knocked on their door and the threesome left together. They reached the church and met Sarah, William and Professors Dumbledore, McGonagall and Flitwick on the entry. Mr and Mrs Potter were welcoming the guests. The inside of the church had a simple decoration. White flowers and lilies were everywhere. It was truly simple. And only their closest friends were there. (No Snape. Lol ;-p)
The ceremony in its self was simple. The priest – a muggle – conducted the ceremony and Lily and James made their vows. Sirius, as best man, was right beside them. Professor Flitwick – mostly because of his size – was the ring bearer (Don't confuse with the LTR). Lily and James exchanged rings and the priest declared them husband and wife. Lily Evans was now Lily Potter. It was official and everyone believed it to be possible.
During the reception the Hogwarts group reunited. Sirius was behind Iris holding her by the middle, Remus had Sarah's arm coiled in his, Lily and James were holding hands and Peter, well Peter was alone, looking really awkward. They were forming a circle and talking.
" This was a beautiful wedding. Congratulations, Mr and Mrs Potter." Sarah said smiling to the newly wed couple.
" Thank you. So who's next?" said Lily.
" Well, Sirius and Iris, I think." Suggested Remus.
" No, Moony. Miss Renata here doesn't want to get married." Said Sirius.
" He cut his hair Iris." Said Lily smiling.
" I know. But I had to it myself while he was asleep, so it does count." Iris explained brightly.
" How about you Moony?" asked James.
" Well, I didn't think about it yet. Did you?" Remus asked Sarah.
" No. But we have plenty of time to think about that. We don't rush into
things like some people I know."
" We didn't rush. We did it when we were meant to do it." Lily said trying to
sound offended.
" Changing the subject. Children." Said Iris.
" Well, me and James, we are going to have one." Started Lily.
" Two." Contradicted James.
" One."
" Two."
" Enough! You'll have as many as possible." Cutted Sirius.
" Did you think of names already?" asked Peter.
" Yes. We're naming our only child Harry." Answered Lily.
" James. His name will be James. Like me."
" Harry!"
" James!"
" Harry!"
" James!"
" God, will you two never stop? As the godfather I suggest you name the boy Harry James. That way you two will be happy about it." Suggested Sirius.
" Who made you the godfather?" asked Remus.
" James. It's a childhood thing. If one of us has children, the other is the godfather."
" That's right Moony. But you can be Jamie's godfather." Said James.
" Let me guess, Jamie is your second child. A girl." Wondered Iris.
" Right you are." Said James happily.
Lily was fuming. She shook her head and sighed. It was going to be a hell of a marriage.
The reception was nice and simple as well. Different types of food were available. They ate until they could eat no more and after dinner there was a dance. It truly was a wonderful marriage. At the end Sirius and Iris wished them the best of luck and left to their home. They were getting ready to go to bed when Iris said.
" They really did it."
" I know. It could have us."
" We are not having this conversation." She said gravely.
" Sorry. Come here." He said.
She obliged and they kissed.
They were all right like this. Every
day Iris feared the end. An end that was coming inevitably. She just wished it
didn't come soon. That night she dreamt she had a baby in her arms. Soon she
learned what that dream meant.
TBC.
There you go, chapter 16. Only one left to go. Here comes Harry…
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