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Chap. 11—Do You Love Me?
Lily pushed hard on her trunk and locked it shut. She sadly sat on top of it, looking around her dorm. It was the last day at Hogwarts and she was leaving early on the Hogwarts express. After Hogwarts, all six of the seventh years were sharing a large apartment in London. It was very big and expensive and when Lily saw photos of it, she fell in love with it.
Lily already turned eighteen, last week. James, Katie and Teresa threw her a surprise party with a lot of fun. They gave her cool presents, including stuff for the room she and James would share in the apartment.
Katie and Teresa came in the dorm. Katie unceremoniously (I hope that's a word haha) tossed stuff off her bed into her suitcase and locked it like Lily's. Teresa sighed and sat on her bed, resting her chin on her hand, after already finishing her packing.
"I can't believe we're leaving this place!" Teresa cried. Lily nodded sadly, afraid she would cry. She loved it here and even though it would be cool to be an adult, she loved school.
"I'm going to miss it here so much." Katie sadly answered, looking out the window and at the lake. Lily nodded again and stood up.
"Let's go down, the feast is going to start soon." She announced, not wanting to continue on the subject. They met up with the Marauders and sat with them as Dumbledore made his speech. The last end-of-the-year feast I'll hear as a student, Lily thought sadly. James was actually along the same lines, he would miss pulling pranks with Sirius. When Dumbledore finished his speech the plates filled with delicious food. Everyone began stuffing their faces and enjoying themselves. About an hour later they were dismissed and walked back to their dormitories. James saw Lily, starting to cry.
"Hey, you okay?" He asked softly, while squeezing her hand. She nodded and wiped a tear away. James hugged her and led her back to the Gryffindor tower. They sat on the couch with everyone else, no one talking, but enjoying the last night at Hogwarts.
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James stepped on the train with Lily trailing behind him. He led everyone into an empty compartment. No one spoke, but took a last glance at the gleaming castle one last time as the train rode away. Lily sighed and leaned back, reading her head on James's shoulders. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed the top of her head and leaned back also, arms still wrapped around Lily. Everyone stayed quiet for a while, until the food trolley came. They bought a bunch of snacks and began to talk a little. It was a record for Sirius, he was usually talkative and energetic.
"I'm really gonna miss--." Lily started but James shoved a chocolate frog in her mouth.
"Lil, don't talk about it!" He said, half laughing. Lily took the frog out of her mouth and laughed.
"'Kay." She answered and ate the frog. Katie laughed and smiled at Lily's reply. Teresa chucked a jelly bean at James's head and laughed as he threw one back.
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Sirius turned the key in the lock and swung open the apartment door. "HOME SWEET HOME!" He shouted making the group laugh.
"Go!" Lily said, shoving him inside since he was blocking the door.
"Wow." The girls all breathed. The apartment was huge! It was like a house but in an apartment building and one huge level. Lily set her bag down and helped James carry her trunk to the room they chose. It was really big and had a huge king sized bed.
"Welcome home." James gave her a hug and a kiss. They magically unpacked and set up everything. After walking through the place, every room was set up. Between 6 people and magic, I guess you could do it pretty fast. The boys ran out to find some stuff for dinner so the girls got a few hours ago. Lily sat with her best friends on the three huge comfy couches in the sunroom.
"You know Lily, Sirius told me how much James really loves you. It's so sweet." Katie smiled at her friend.
"It's so cute. I bet you two will spend the rest of your lives together." Teresa added. Lily laughed.
"I have a feeling too, but it's just so weird. I mean, I used to hate the presence of James Potter and now we are a couple in love, sharing an apartment with our friends. It's just so surprising!" She giggled. Katie nodded in response.
"I know, but Lily, you love him, he loves you. You're meant to be together!" Teresa told her and Lily was quiet, doing some thinking of her own. It's true, we are meant to be together forever, she told herself and smiled.
"What are you are smiling at?" Katie smirked knowingly.
"Oh! No! I'm just thinking that James and I are a perfect couple." Lily told them and they all laughed just as the guys came back with bags of food and pizza for dinner that night.
"Whatcha laughing at?" Sirius said, acting like a child.
"Oh nothing." Katie smiled mischievously. Lily fake glared at her and turned to James and shook her head.
"Ba-by. Tell me!" Sirius whimpered. Katie gave him a kiss and shook her head, while Remus and James rolled their eyes at 'Padfoot's' behavior.
"I'm hungry!" James announced and stood up, dragging Lily with him to the kitchen. He grabbed two boxes of pizza and carried them out to everyone else, who quickly dove for it.
"Um guys, let's not mess up our new apartment." Lily told them.
"Uh, Lily, ever heard of a cleaning spell? We are of age." Sirius told her.
"I know! I just...forgot." Lily smiled sheepishly. Everyone else turned back to their food and ate it hungrily.
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Lily set her wand down and tossed her loose, light, bouncy curls, after finishing the spell. (Hard to explain, you know, they aren't small and tight curls but big and loose and pretty.) She put her silver sparkly barrette in it and changed into her dress. It was a tight black dress that ended a few inches above the knees with a small slit on the left side. It was just an ordinary dress but looked hot on Lily. She put a pretty jewel necklace on and her black shoes. She walked into the living room and saw James wearing black slacks and a white button down shirt, with the sleeves slightly rolled up. Lily smiled and bit her lip, he looked amazing. James was thinking along the same lines as he grinned back a Lily.
"Are Sirius and Katie gone?" Lily asked.
"Yeah, they left like 10 minutes ago. Remus and Teresa are getting ready but they said go on and they'll see us later." He responded and Lily nodded. He slipped his hand into hers and led her out the door. James seemed a little jittery but Lily didn't question it. They walked about 5 minutes to a beautiful and fancy restaurant. A hostess got them a table and James pulled out Lily's chair, indicating for her to sit. She smiled gratefully as he sat down across from her and looked at a menu. After ordering their meals, James sipped his iced tea and saw Lily smile at him.
"What?" He questioned.
"Nothing, I just love you." She answered cutely. James smiled back and responded.
"I love you too." Lily laughed lightly just as the waitress came back with their dinner. She smiled at the couple as she set Lily's pasta down.
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It was a lovely dinner together. They were walking down the sidewalk after eating, holding hands and just going wherever their feet took them. James pulled her down onto a bench to sit for a while. It was a beautiful clear night and Lily looked up at the stars. James spoke softly.
"Lily, do you love me?" He asked her. She laughed a little and squeezed his hand.
"Of course I do." She looked at him. The moonlight hit is face perfectly and made him look adorable.
"Will you do something for me?" He looked at her. She looked a little confused but nodded.
"Of course." She told him. He grinned at her.
"Will you marry me?"
Lily turned to him. He reached in his pocket and took out a black box. He opened it and took out a diamond ring. Lily's jaw dropped. She replaced it with a huge grin.
"Yes! Yes, I'm marry you!" She laughed. James grinned again and laughed a little. He took her delicate hand and placed the ring on it carefully. He looked into her eyes and kissed her deeply, long and sweet. They were together for a long time before they realized it was late. The opened the door and saw Sirius and Katie kissing in the hallway. James cleared is throat and they jumped apart, Katie blushing. She noticed something gleam in Lily's hand. She smiled and walk about to say something when Remus and Teresa came in the front door. They saw Katie's face and Lily's smile and looked at them questioningly. As if they were told to, the marauders went in the living room. Lily sat on the arm on the chair James sat and looked at everyone else.
"What's going on?" Teresa said thoroughly confused.
"James and I are--." She started and looked at James.
"We're getting married." They both announced. Katie and Teresa both shrieked and jumped up to hug Lily. Sirius got up and clapped James (hard) on the back. Remus smiled and shook his hand, which made them laugh.
"Well Remmy's got no problem being an adult!" Sirius joked.
"Don't call me that!" Remus lightly punched Sirius in the arm. James rolled his eyes and looked at Lily, laughing along with her friends, her eyes sparkling. She was so beautiful. I am the luckiest guy. Everyone at school wanted her, and she's actually mine, He thought. Lily caught his eye and smiled at him.
They were meant to be a couple. A married couple.
Author's Note- I know it's a little short but like I said in the other authors note, school is starting and I've already got a ton of homework. Please review and let me say this—The more reviews I get the faster I will update. I'll update if I know you like my story so I won't waste time if you don't so review if you want more! Thanks and It really means a LOT!