By: Tiger Lily21
Epilogue: Happily Ever After
A/N: I got tired of being stuck on the sequel so this is the epilogue and the end of this story. Please forgive me any of you who liked the sequel. Somehow, I don't think I should have even started that sequel. It stank. But, never fear! I am working on a sequel and a prequel for Firebird (in addition to finishing it) so you shall see my sequel powers then! And now, without further ado, the epilogue.
Two Years LaterA Small Park Near Lily's House
Lily and James strolled through the park, not saying a word. Lily was enjoying the beauty of the day and the joy she always felt when she was with James. Violet's hair had grown back but, after Sirius and Remus put a full-body bind on her and threatened to hex her to bits if she didn't leave Lily and James alone, she hadn't bothered them. Now they were living out their fairy tale ending, just the way they should.
James, on the other hand, was nervous. There was something he had to do that day and he wasn't entirely sure how to do it. It had to be at the right time and in the right place. He fingered the little box in his pocket.
"Uh, Lily, can I ask you something?"
Lily smiled. "Of course, James! Ask away!"
He let go of her hand and, since it seemed the right thing to do, got down on one knee.
"Lily, Princess Lily, you know that I love you more than anything in the world, right?"
"Right…"
"Well, I…Lily, can I have one of your shoes?"
Lily raised her eyebrows. "One of my shoes? James, are you trying to make a point here?"
"Yes! Can I please, please have one of your shoes?"
Lily rolled her eyes but slipped off one of her white tennis shoes and handed it to him. He looked it up and down then slipped it back on her foot.
"Lily Cinderella, you've made these last three years a fairy tale. I think it's time we really had a happy ending. So, will you do me the honor of marrying me?"
He handed her the box. She opened it and revealed a beautiful diamond ring.
"Oh James!" she cried, flinging her arms around her neck. "I love you!"
"I guess that means yes," said James.
Lily just smiled and kissed him. And that, above all, meant yes.
The End! (For Real!)