The Makings of Destiny

By: NM Rizzuto aka Gremlin15

Rating: PG-13

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, therefore, Lily, James, Sirius, Emmeline, Dorcas,Remus, Hestia, Peter, and many last names are not mine. Some characters, such Paula, Kerina, and McClaggen are mine. No events in this story were created solely off of my imagaination. In other words, everything that seems familiar was written by, or is related to the world created by, one JK Rowling, and I do not wish to infirm on any copyrights by creating this story for my sole enjoyent. All chapter names and any quotes found in chapters were said from either Napoleon or Winston Churchill.

Summary: Before there was Harry, there was Lily and James. Lily never expected to do anythign great in life. She just wanted to live her life. To have some fun. But sometimes, just sometimes, the most unsuspecting person is the main character in the shaping of the Destiny of the world. Sometimes the world's fate really is in the palm of your hand. Lily is about to find all this out. LilyJames MWPP fic.

Chapter 9: One Last Chance

Redone Version

Courage is like love; it must have hope for nourishment.

We decided to have a Christmas Ball the Saturday night before we left for Winter Holidays. It had been James' idea, he always did love dances.

We started planning it the third week of November and we were almost finished by Hogsmeade trip on the second Saturday in December, when most of us where shopping for clothes.

The ten of us set off as usual. James and Sirius both had their arms linked with Emma, Kirsti and Hestia were laughing hysterically about some joke. Peter was talking to Remus about something or other, Ginger was fixing her hair, and Dorcas and I were talking about which dress robes we were going to buy.

"Um… Lily?" James asked as we walked over to the robe shop.

"Yeah, James?" I replied looking through the newer dress robes. I knew I couldn't afford them, but it was nice to look. I'd probably wind up transfiguring my old ones so they fit better and looked nicer.

"Can I talk to you?" James looked at me pleadingly. I smiled; he never looked at anyone like that.

"I guess," I answered. We turned and walked out of the store and up the path to the Shrieking Shack. We sat on a grassy field and I began to pick a daffodil that was there.

"Look, Lils," James began, "I don't know how to say this…"

"Just say what you're thinking," I suggested. James nodded, although he looked uncertain. His usual cocky expression had been replaced by one of anxiety and doubt.

"Lily, I haven't asked you out in over six months," James began again, "Correct?"

"Yes," I agreed not really sure where this was going.

"Lily, I've grown up a lot over the summer, and I know you've been through so much. I want it to be easier on you, I want to take away some of the pain." I was almost in tears now. No one had ever been this sweet to me, not even when Remus and I went out in fifth year. "Lily, I've loved you since forever. At first, I thought it was a schoolboy crush. At first the only reason I chased you was because I couldn't have you. Damnit Lily, I dated everyone, everyone but you and Emma, and it's because I care about you two. It's because I love you both so much. Emma's my big sister Lils, and you…" he trailed off.

"And I what?" I prodded.

"Lily, will you go to the Winter Ball with me?" James asked. I knew he was waiting for the customary 'no' he received both last years and the one prior. I knew he was waiting for a biting remark that would wound his pride and mine.

But I didn't want to say no this time. He seemed so earnest, so true. All I could do was smile and nod. "James Viktor Potter, I would love to go to the Winter Ball with you."

His face immediately broke out into the boyish grin I love so much. He picked me up and swung me around. I couldn't help but laugh and hit him. He looked at me and I knew that it was love shinning in his eyes.

"C'mon," James said, pulling on my sleeve, "We're going to buy you a new dress robe."

"Really?" I asked.

"Yeah, I took money out of the vault yesterday through Owl post," James answered as he helped me off the ground.

"But… you didn't think I was going to say yes, I could read it on your face. Why'd get it without being sure?" I asked.

"I was buying you the robes whether you said yes or not," James answered, "It was an early Christmas present."

"You're so sweet, 'ya know that?" I asked him. James smiled.

"Nah, I'm not sweet. You've been calling me a stuck-up prat since we were twelve," James responded. I shrugged.

"The truth is the truth," I answered. James picked me up and began to run towards that rode shop. When he finally let me down, we were standing right in front of the dress robes.

In the end, I picked a blue robe with a corset-like top and a pleated-skirt-like bottom. I wore a silver chain around the middle and pulled my hair back in a flowing red bun. James wore a black dress robe as usual, but he also put a white muggle tie around his neck. I found this funny.

We walked into the Great Hall together, and everyone turned to stare. Instantly the whispering began.

"Lily Evans and James Potter?"

"I told you she would give in!"

"Am I on drugs or something… Where's that magic mushroom?"

I smiled as James led me to the middle of the room as the music began. We slowly started to sway to the music, and soon we were full-out dancing. James was spinning me around and making me laugh hysterically.

Sirius walked in with Kirsti, but Kirsti assured me that they were going simply as friends. What truly surprised me was when Remus walked in with Dorcas. I always thought they would get together, but after Dorcas' trial, I wasn't so sure. Then I remembered that Remus understands what it's like to be persecuted for things out of your control. Emma was there, but she wasn't dancing with anyone. She was never one for social events.

And then there was Amelia Bones, a Ravenclaw two years below us. She was a prefect, and a very nice, headstrong girl. She and Sirius got along very well, they used to live around the corner from each other. When ever they were together, they always acted like an old married couple. Now she stared at him from across the hall while her dance partner went to get punch.

"Isn't that Amelia Bones?" James asked as he followed my glance. I nodded, "She's looking as Sirius," he stated, "I wonder if there's anything there."

"I doubt it," I answered, "Bones is too smart for that."

"Yeah," James agreed, half-heartedly, still watching Amelia, "Maybe."

Peter walked in alone, but he had quite a few dances with Hestia.

"You wanna go for a walk?" James asked after about our fifth dance.

"I guess," I replied. Everything was so perfect. All of the students were having a great time and it was snowing outside for effect.

James and I linked hands as we walked towards the lake. James put a charming spell around the area before helping me onto a wet rock. Once I was on, he climbed up too.

"It's so beautiful," I whispered.

"Yeah, it is," James agreed, watch as the star twinkled beautifully. "I used to come out here and watch the stars twinkle, wondering if they were the same stars Betha was watch at home. The Betha died and I refused to ever go star gazing again, until tonight, of course."

"Why tonight?" I asked as the wind picked up around us. James smiled.

"Because I promised Betha it would only our thing until I met someone who we could share it with, someone who would understand. I figured maybe you did." Our eyes locked and I was suddenly in a swimming in a world of deep hazel. I couldn't look away. I didn't want to.

And then my lips were on his and he was kissing back. I never really kissed a boy outside of Remus, and that ended two years ago. I smiled against his lips as we came up for air.

"I've been wanting to do that forever," we both said at the same time.

"Really?" we both asked again. The double coincidence was too much. We both began laughing hysterically.

"I've found my soul mate James," I whispered a little while later as we made our way back inside.

"I figured as much," James replied as he slipped an arm around my waist. I leaned into the embrace and we made our way in to the warm beautiful Hall.

Crystal Tears x: Well, I kept Amelia in, I just love her so much. I don't know if she fits though. Do you think I threw her in too quickly?

Zippyfox and WhiteCamellia: Just so you know, I usually update once every three days, so the updates shouldn't be too far apart.

Shivering Smile: I don't think anyone could hate their flesh and blood that much if their flesh and blood are innocent. Reggie always followed his parents because he was bred o do so. Sirius still loves him.

Devin Jamie Pickrell: I would first like to welcome you to this fic. Now, about the constructive crit. I do agree with it, but I'm lazy and I don't feel like changing it. If enough people complain I will, but since you're the only one...

Super-coffee bean: Sirius really does love his family, he just doesn't like them and can't put up with them for long periods of time.

Kit49: They are now together.

A/N: Okay, I fixed Amelia. I think it works better now. um...please review everyone.

-Gremlin-