only 2 or so chapters to go!! this is only a short story… BUUTTTT there WILL be another story on Lily and James soon right after this one! And this time a happy ending one!! cough cough maybe coughcoughcough
Chapter 5:
The make-up looked absolutely perfect. It was just simple light make up, but for Lily it looked like the face of a goddess. Now time for the dress. Going to her closet Lily pulled out two dresses. One dark green and the other… plain white.
-sigh- The memories of this white dress. So simple and yet, magnificent. This was the dress that Lily wore to the wedding….
It was the morning of the wedding of James and Rebecca. Also the day when Lily would be finally is free! She thought if she could go through seeing this wedding and James being all happy and all with Rebecca, maybe Lily thought, just maybe she could be free from the grasp of this old love between Lily and James, well only Lily now but still… Getting up she quickly ate breakfast and took a short shower.
I can't wait for this wedding! Food, dance, friends, it'll be great! This wedding has to be the biggest wedding of all!
In the Daily Prophets and other newspaper and magazines this wedding would certainly not be a simple white wedding. No sir, it would be the biggest wedding of the century! The famous James Potter getting married to the young mistress of the Thomas family. The Thomas was certainly famous around the wizard world. They have been the pureblood family for many generations and were very famous for many donations. The wedding was to be at a valley far away. It was the most beautiful place for a wedding. Fairy Valley, that was the name. The most beautiful place on earth. Filled with flowers, grass, fresh nature, clear skies, it was priceless.
Lily putted on final touches of make-up to her face. She finally went to her closet and pulled out a white simple dress. Knee high, strapless, and with a light scarf to go with it. Lily decided to let her hair down and finally, she was ready to go! With white shoes and a purse to go along with the outfit, in a pop she was gone.
In a matter of second Lily was there, and what Lily saw amazed her. In front of her, there were hundreds of rows of white chairs, thousands of people, and at the very front she saw the most biggest stand of all (I really don't know what to call this…) The whole place, the whole scene, was just magnificent. Ten times better then what she imagined for her own wedding! Of course not this many people. There were flowers everywhere, Roses, daisies, tulips, violets, everything. The sun was prefect, the cherry blossoms were perfect, the grass was greener then ever, everything was… more then perfect. It looked like a place of angels, but it was filled with people and reporters. Cameras were snapping away every second, and some reporters were following famous wizards and witches.
Lily looked for some people she would know but she was stopped by a reporter.
'Hello madam! Would you like to say anything to James and Rebecca??' said the reporter, ready to write down anything. Behind him was another man holding a camera snapping away.
'Uhhh… I would like to say I hope you two have a nice life.' said Lily. Seeing a confused look on the reporter's face Lily hurried on to say 'And best wishes to both of you!' smiling.
Lily didn't mean to sound so, sarcatially at the first comment. It just came out that way. Moving on, Lily saw more people were popping in and the seats were being filled already. Hurrying Lily took a seat on the right side of the wedding.
'Lily?!' said a voice
Turning Lily couldn't believe who it was. Ana.
'Ana!!' screamed Lily getting up.
Both ran to each other hugging one another. Finally releasing each other they both looked so happy.
'I can't believe it's you!' said Ana.
'You changed!' said Lily looking at Ana head to toe.
Ana got prettier over the years! The long black hair was gone and instead it was a short cut with bangs. Her body just hugged her dark blue dress and with poise anyone would have thought Ana would have been a model.
'Lily, you look absolutely great! How are you?!' asked Ana sitting down.
Lily also sitting down started to chat about her life, this and that they talked. Until the music started. Everyone stood up at once.
Looking at the front there was the priest and a man. The man was the groom…. James.
He looked more handsome in life then those pictures in the newspaper. He was wearing a black suit and from what Lily could tell far away, he still had messy black hair. He was taller, older, and, and Lily didn't know what to say… He looked so happy, but with now a serious face on. Not that playful boy Lily used to know… Tearing her eyes away from him Lily saw the man who was beside him. Beside him was Sirus. He looked just the same as ever. Next to him was Remus. Remus looked very handsome in his suit. Lily smiled to see him outside of class for a change. Next to Remus was Peter. Peter looked older then the rest. Not that happy, cheery guy that Lily used to see. Duller, like life had drained out of him. But he was wearing a smile for his best mate.
Down the aisle a pair of small children came; a girl holding hands with a small boy. They both looked absolutely cute. The small girl was smiling ear to ear and was happy to throw petals of roses everywhere down the white carpet.
Next three bridesmaids came down to the aisle in a row, wearing a light blue dress. Each carrying a small bouquet of cherry blossoms.
Finally the bride was coming. Everyone was in complete silence and the music was playing perfectly. There, coming down the aisle, was the most beautiful woman you ever saw. Rebecca had her dark wavy hair up, but some strands of it were down perfectly even. The dress was magnificent. Pure white, with a train trailing along. It was v-necked showing off her perfectly light skin with the light blue stone necklace around her neck which matched her dark blue eyes. It was half sleeved, no gloves, and the outer layer of the dress was silk She was holding a small bouquet of cherry blossoms like the bridesmaids. The dress was smooth and it looked like it was made by an angel with only but clouds.
For some reason Lily started to cry.
How bloody hell stupid was I?! This women walking down the aisle is truly the one for James! How can I even think that I matched up to his league?! He must have thought that he wasted his time on me in 7 year when he could have spent more time with Rebecca! Ha, and I was crying my eyes out for a year and I could have James! He would have dumped me right after he laid eyes on Rebecca! I'm so, I'm so…. foolish….
Rebecca walk, no glide down the aisle. It was like she was not walking down the aisle but flying. Of course it could have been that, magic was everywhere. Cameras were snapping away at once and one or two cameras were filming the whole thing. It was a beautiful wedding, picture perfect, and nothing went wrong. (I couldn't really explain the wedding ceremony that good so please your imagination!! sryyy I even screwed up in describing the dress!)
Except for the feeling that Lily had inside of her. She was still feeling… heart broken. But as usual Lily ignored it and put on a smile to show, like everyone else, that they were happy for the newly weds.
Everyone sat down and the ceremony began. When it was almost over, Lily closed her eyes, head down, when the priest said 'you may kissed now kiss your bride.' and looked away.
The wedding was over and everyone threw pedals of roses down to the newly weds. They were running towards the white carriage that would lead them to the after party. In a pop there were no wizards in site.
The after party was at a beach. It was still daytime and white tents where set everywhere with tables and chairs underneath them. Again, hundreds of the identical sets of chairs and tables were set up with gold plates.
Lily and Ana found their seats and was surprised who else was sitting with them. Sarah and Hannah!!!
'Ekkkk' squealed Lily along with the two girls.
'Lils!!' screamed Hannah getting up. Giving her a bear hug, but they were both being hugged by another person.
'Sarah!!' squealed Lily joyfully.
After a few minutes everyone was seated and only two seats were available from their table. The old friends chatted away about their lives until the two people arrived.
'Omigosh…. Alice and Frank?!!' screamed Ana.
'Hello!' said Alice.
All four girls got up quickly and came around to hug a middle aged woman.
Alice was a very good friend back at the Hogwarts days. Although Alice was two years older then them, it didn't stopped from having a great friend.
What surprised Lily the most was that Frank was carrying a baby in his arms.
When all things settled down, everyone seated again, Alice announced that she was wed to Frank now for over 2 years. That shocked everyone since no one knew that their Alice gotten married! And what surprised them the most was, the baby that Frank was carrying was their son, Neville! A seven months old baby wrapped in a blue blanket.
Again, everyone started to chat at once!
'So how are you Alice?' asked Ana.
'Oh the ministry has gotten us busy alright!' said Alice.
'Oh? You work in the ministry? What do you do?' asked Lily
'Aurors of course!' grinned Alice. 'Frank is one too!''
'No surprise there! You two were always smart.' said Hannah.
'Having you around was one disadvantage of being smart!' laughed Alice. 'Remember how you always asked me questions about your homework??'
All five girls laughed and enjoyed the conversation they were having.
'So what are you dong now Hannah??' asked Alice.
-cough—'Well!! You see… oh what the hell… I'm married you guys!' grinned Hannah
'What?!!' yelled the four girls at once
'What? When?!'
'But, but, but…'
'How can this be?!'
'And you never told us?!'
'Wait!! Hold on, hold on!!' yelled Hannah. 'Let me tell you the tale before you lot start asking me bunch of questions! You see… I'm not Hannah Gimlis anymore, nope, now I'm Hannah Niles. I had a small, very small wedding ceremony few months ago, and well, I just invited my parents and that was it.'
Everyone was speechless. They didn't know what to say.
'Soooo??' What do you guys think?' asked Hannah nervously.
'Well congratulations!!' yelled Sarah
'I still can't believe you got married before me!' said Ana
'I wish the best of luck!' said Lily.
'So where is your hun??' asked Alice looking around.
'Oh, he's not here. He's at the ministry, working.'
'I'll check this Nile guy out then.' said Frank winking. 'Makes sure he treats you right.'
Laughing, everyone went onto prying out Sarah's life.
'Loads of things happen in the past couple of years! I-' started Sarah.
But Sarah got cut off by the announcement of the toast.
Ding ding ding. 'Attention please!'
Rebecca's father came onto the stage and greeted them with a speech about marriage and love. It was a long and a old speech. Past down in the Thomas family for many generations. Wizards liked traditions…
'So James, I want you to look after my daughter with love and care! And Rebecca, don't let this one go! This ones a good catch!' winked Mr. Thomas.
Soon after that, the feast began with lively music. Some people already started to dance and others went to greet other people.
But Lily and her group stayed eating food and started to start up the conversation again about Sarah's life.
'So anyhow, after my travels I started to make a business in Hogsmeades!' smiled Sarah
'Really??? What kind of business?' asked Ana.
'A tea shop! A cozy little tea shop! It's called Bee Tea. Cute eh?'
'Well! I have to go there someday!' laughed Hannah.
'What about you Ana?? It's been a long time since I heard what your up to!' asked Lily.
'Ohh well, this and that… ya know…'
'Don't be silly Ana! Don't keep this big news in the dark!' said Alice.
'What? What is she talking about?' asked Sarah.
'You see…' mumbled Ana.
'If your not telling them I will!' grinned Alice. 'Ana here, our own dear Ana is getting famous! Famous for her book, Creatures of the Sky.'
'What?!'
'Yup, her book is getting famous by schools and scholars everywhere!' said Alice
'You know it's not Alice….' mumbled Ana
'Ana! Why didn't you tell us??'
'You know I don't like to show off….'
'Don't be silly!! I think its great your doing something you love!' said Hannah.
'I have to buy a copy right away!' smiled Lily.
'Me too!' said Sarah.
Wow…. everyone changed…. They all got good lives and what do I have to show for? Studying to become a Healer still… I need to change… I need, I need to experience life more… but not alone… I don't want to face this alone… Everyone have such better lives then me.. so happy, carefree, -sigh-
'Omigosh!! Look' pointed Hannah.
'It's, it's, the teachers!'
Right where Hannah was pointing there was a group of teachers back from the Hogwarts days. Dumbledore, McGonagall, Poppets, Flitwick, and a whole bunch of others… even, even Filch!
'We must go say hi!' said Sarah.
'Ahhhh maybe later!' said Ana seeing a whole bunch of other wizards and witches greeting them.
'Attention, attention!' said the speaker. 'Will the groom and bride please come onto the dance floor. It's time for your dance as husband and wife.'
Everyone was silent and in the middle of all tables and chair there was a big dance floor. James and Rebecca, looking perfect as very came down, hand in hand, and then started to dance a waltz. It's was so romantic, and again cameras were snapping away.
The song ended and everyone clapped. Tears were falling down everywhere and James took a champagne bottle and popped it open. Everyone cheered and suddenly the dance floor was filled with people dancing. Lively music was back o again and the party was just starting.
Lily went to find Rebecca to give her congrats. Soon she found Rebecca, still in her dress, at the main table.
'Rebecca!!' called Lily
'Lily?!! Lily Evans?!' shouted Rebecca
Hugging, tears were falling down from both.
'Oh Lily I'm so glad you made it! It's so great to see you!' smiled Rebecca
'Same here!! And look at you! All beautiful and full of life!' teased Lily.
'Oh shush.' grinned Rebecca. 'So how are you?'
'I'm great! Oh Rebecca, congratulation!!' said Lily giving her another hug.
'Thanks! We must catch up with each other's lives!' said Rebecca
'I'm holding you on to that!' said Lily 'But it seems other people want to greet you too so I'll be going now!'
'I'll see you!!' said Rebecca
Waving Lily took off to get a drink. It was great to see Rebecca again and she didn't change one bit! Still caring, loving, beautiful Rebecca. Funny thing was Lily wasn't feeling at all jealous like she did before… now it was something different… something has changed….
'Hello.' said a voice.
Turning Lily almost spat out her drink.
It was Jason Miller. The one Lily thought he was going to ask her out.
Flashback
'But I think Jason will ask me out." interrupted Lily before he had the chance to ask her, again.
'Jason Miller?! That bloke?! Why in the world would you go out with him!' asked a furious looking James.
'Maybe that's none of your business Potter.'
End
'Jason?' Lily finally spoke out.
'You remember me?' asked Jason.
Jason has certainly changed. And in a good way I might add. He looked older, of course, but looking more mature, serious, and incredibly handsome. This was the chance Lily needed to be broken free. And Lily was like a tiger, ready for anything.