Here is the last chapter of the epic Changes: A Lily and James Story….sob. I hope this chapter is up to everyone's expectations, and I want to take a quick moment to thank everyone who reviewed…You guys are amazing! Thank you!

And now on to the chapter….

Lily and James did take it slow after the common room fiasco. They again got to know each other, building their blooming relationship on a firm friendship. It wasn't until graduation day that Lily learned the extent of James's love.

"Are you ready James?" Lily asked, straitening his crooked tie.

"Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!" James exclaimed, patiently letting Lily fix his tie. It was the graduation of the class of 1978. Lily and James, as head boy and head girl, were to give the last speeches before the doors of the Great Hall would open, letting the class out into the world.

Lily and James were standing in the small room behind the teacher's table. They could hear the student's laughing to a joke Professor Dumbledore had cracked.

"Well, I'm sure you are tired of my babbling, so I will now introduce our head boy and head girl: Mr. James Potter and Ms. Lily Evans!"

James gave Lily a quick kiss before offering her his arm, and walking through the door. They were greeted with tumultuous applause, whistles, and Sirius singing. James led Lily onto the platform overlooking the students. Lily smiled and went to take her place behind the podium when James touched her arm.

"May I go first Lil?"

Lily nodded, slightly curious. The students quieted as James took his place, holding up his hands to signal silence.

"Well," he began, "these last seven years have been wonderful. I have learned so much from so many people, and I am grateful to all of them. Professor McGonagall for teaching me discipline and transfiguration…all of those detentions did me good I swear! To Professor Dumbledore for putting up with me and Sirius. I know we are a handful."

The audience broke into laughter as Sirius exclaimed, "Hell yeah!"

Professor Dumbledore smiled and nodded as Professor McGonagall wiped a tear from her cheek.

"Anyway," James continued, "thank you. There is one person here I want to thank especially." James paused and turned to Lily, a small smile on his face. "And that person is Lily Evans."

Lily smiled and blushed.

"Lily has put up with me for seven years, and hasn't ever given me the time of day until a year ago. For that chance I am grateful. You know, six years seems like ages to a boy when the girl you love doesn't love you back." James paused and walked towards Lily and pulled her to her feet.

"Boy am I glad she has finally agreed to be my friend, and now I would like to thank her personally." James slowly bent on one knee. The tears Lily had held in began to pour down her face as she looked into the face of her soul mate. A sudden burst of applause, whistles, and sighs filled the room.

"Lily, I once told you one night long ago that I loved you, and I am repeating it now. You are the only girl for me. You understand me and love me. I have never wanted to be with another girl. I love you Lily Evans. Will you be my wife?" James's eyes were filled with tears, and his hand that held Lily's shook.

Lily, at a loss for only nod. The ceiling shook with the sounds of celebration taking place under it. Lily and James were again in each other's arms as the students applauded. Sirius was sobbing.

"Sirius are you okay?" Hannah asked touching Sirius's arm.

"Y-y-yeah," sniffed Sirius. Hannah began to laugh uncontrollably. Remus put his arms around her and laughed too. Jessica smiled and took out a tissue. Many of the teachers were wiping tears away, and Hagrid the gamekeeper was openly sobbing.

That was a day to remember. Lily and James were married three months later. Hannah served as maid-of-honor. Sirius, of course, was best-man. Their wedding was beautiful even though the threat of Voldemort hung over it. Lily and James made a happy, loving couple, just as Remus and Hannah were to make in another six months time. Sirius and Jessica separated, but stayed on friendly terms. Morgan went back to America where soon after her arrival she married a millionaire. Lily started her job with Ben Charms, and James began Auror training along with Sirius. Remus was studying to be a teacher.

So, Lily and James were finally together. They had found in each other love and understanding. They lived a life full of love and happiness along with all of their friends. Can there ever be a love like that of Lily and James's? That is a question for the ages.

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