Sorry for skipping like that I really didn't like to do that either. However, I now finally give you, the conclusion of First Comes Hate. Thanks for all the reviews and to answer a few questions:
Mrs.LilyJamesPotter-At their flat in a muggle apartment, still in London. They haven't been using magic at all really so Voldemort doesn't find them as easily.
Winona Corinne- Ministry car that Dumbledore reserved for them, and yeah they could've been a lot more excited. We'll call it in shock and too early.
Three-month-old Harry cooed in his crib in the Living room of their London Flat. Lily was rapidly trying to make the last minute touches before she walked down the aisle, and her friends weren't helping. Roxxi's dog had been staying there for the week while Roxxi moved in with Remus. Her puppy Bogo was always breaking things, and her wedding to James day was no exception.
"Roxxi could you grab him!" Lily panted. She was lying in a heap on the floor after she tripped on her dress.
"Lily why didn't you leave him with James? We've got twenty minutes to be out there and we haven't even done your hair yet. I can see the guys out there already."Lexi told her, looking out the window. Her and Sirius hadn't lasted after their graduation from Hogwarts, seeing as Lexi had moved out of town and Sirius was working at the ministry. They'd remained good friends though, and often joked about their chaotic Seventh year together. Roxxi and Lupin, however, seemed to have grown closer when they left, both applying for Auror jobs.
The band began playing as first Lexi and Sirius walked down the aisle. Lexi's golden dress swirled around her as she walked down and flashed James an encouraging smile. The boy looks so nervous she thought.
Roxxi walked down with Remus, and giggled excitedly when she reached Lexi.
Then Harry made his appearance, escorted down the aisle by Mrs. Potter. He was in a tiny tux and carried a red pillow with two rings. James took his son in his arms and kissed his mother's forehead as she hugged him and took her seat. The next sight James saw took his breath away. Lily was stunning. Her dress was a simple white one that had a lace top and silk bottom. It did not poof out, but clung to her waist and widened gradually. Her red hair was entwined with white flowers. The wedding was outdoors, so the autumn leaves painted the landscape with brilliant reds and yellows. Red roses lined the altar. But James started to cry when he saw her smile. She'd smiled like that only once since her parents died, and that was when Harry was born. Now the count was up to two. Mr. Potter was giving her away, and was radiating pride at the beauty next to him and his son, James, as he stood there with tears down his cheeks and a confident smile on his face. Lily reached the altar, and the ceremony began.
January
There was never a happier newlywed couple. For the past three months Lily and James had videotaped Harry's first word (oops), when he first pulled himself up, the first time he crawled (Lily and James spent two days proofing the apartment after that), and many other countless Harry things. The two spent almost everyday together, sometimes going out in muggle London and showing Harry some of the interesting spots. People would stop and coo at the little boy whose big green eyes widened at a car passing by or a toyshop window.
Things also had their difficulty. Ever since Lily and James had heard the prophecy, they had been on edge. The Order had a guard placed around them at all times, and when they went out, Sirius or another member accompanied them. No attacks had been made so far though, so the couple still enjoyed most of their life. They sometimes got sick of sticking only to their flat and the muggle world. Lily missed Diagon Ally with its colorful shops and the girl talks that she, Roxxi, and Lexi used to have. Now they were too busy most of the time to even get off early, let alone spend a day. James was feeling the cramped feeling too. He loved Lily and Harry to death, but he needed guy time, or to just fly around on an empty green. Sirius had been bugging him about going to the Three Broomsticks for a fire whisky and then play a round of Quidditch. Dumbledore, however, wanted to be sure that Harry and his parents were safe before he let them enter the wizarding world.
July 31- Harry's Birthday
Today was the best day of Lily and James life. Harry was one year old today, and looked quite the part. A giant orange party hat kept slipping down his head, making him look like a duck. The Order had gotten special security measures to so Lily and James could re enter the wizarding world in safety. Spells that prevented Apparating, jinxes, and broomsticks flying overhead, any and every protection spell was placed around a small green in Diagon Ally that day. Lexi had flown in from Scotland that day with quite a surprise. She too, was engaged and the wedding was set for May. Her face glowed brighter than it had in ages as she introduced her fiancée, Adam, a tall man with curly brown hair and a deep voice. He laughed a lot and often pulled Lexi close to him, played with her hair and made her laugh. Sirius looked slightly jealous at his happy ex, but all feelings were lost after he saw how happy she was. It probably helped that there was a very pretty waitress helping out with the party food too. Roxxi and Remus, on the other hand, had stayed together, but weren't planning on getting engaged anytime soon, seeing as both worked long hours and didn't even see each other then. Lily caught up on so much gossip from the two of them it was like old times. They laughed when they heard how Adam had almost choked her at their proposal (he'd hidden the ring in the cake) but made up for it when she got home and found he'd sent her 100 lilies, her favorite flower. The ring was an added bonus: It had a white gold band with a heart cut diamond surrounded by sapphires. Lily couldn't resist and had to try it on, blushing furiously when James caught her fawning over it.
Harry's birthday cake was by far the best part though. Giant, marble, and in the form of a quidditch pitch (sugar and frosting players were zooming around on it), it had a giant 1 candle as one of the stands. Harry didn't have enough air though to blow it out, so Lily and James helped out a bit. After that, Harry decided his face was better implanted in the cake than letting everyone else eat it. Lexi took a picture of James and Lily holding a very frosted Harry, James giving a little bit of frosting to Lily with his finger. It was the last time the family would be free.
October
Lily was strongly reminded of her months during her last year at Hogwarts. Same stuff atmosphere, same grumpy mood. Only this time she had a baby to entertain her. Only after three months of his questions, James and Lily were always on edge, and lately Harry had picked up their mood. He cried and screamed and kicked and fussed. Nothing could entertain him. If his parents weren't happy, he wasn't. James and Lily learned this fast, so they put fake smiles on just to retain some sanity. It was proving difficult, seeing as her and James were having a row.
"You couldn't stay here what if you've blown our cover. If your mistake makes the Fidelious charm useless, I think I might divorce you." Lily hissed through her clenched teeth.
"Can you bloody blame me? I'm going insane being stuck in this damn place all the time. Lil I love you and Harry but if I had to spend one more minute in here I wouldn't be here I would be dead and in a grave from going insane and jumping off the roof because I thought I could fly." James abandoned his smile and he and Lily started a full out fight.
"DON'T SAY THAT YOU KNOW HE WANTS US DEAD!" Lily finally snapped. "OUR SON IS AT THE TOP OF HIS DEATH LIST AND YOU'RE JOKING ABOUT IT JAMES I AM GOING TO HEX YOU!" Lily reached for her wand and then remembered: they didn't have magic anymore because Voldemort's spies might notice something. By this time Harry was bawling upstairs. Lily shot James a look and burst out laughing. Her husband watched her laugh, and then started laughing himself.
"James I'm sorry. You need to get out I can't blame you."
"What no apology for threatening to divorce me? Wow Lils I feel loved." He smirked.
She rolled her eyes at him and kissed him lightly on the lips. James held her by him, feeling her hair lightly brush his chin, smelled her sweet scent of lavender and baby powder.
By now Harry had quieted down, his soft snores echoing out of the baby monitor.
"Sounds like he's asleep." James smiled playfully at Lily, "Think he wants a sister?"
Lily raised her eyebrows but nonetheless nodded her head, returning James's smile. He picked her up wedding style and carried her up the stairs, almost dropping her once.
October 31
Lily woke up refreshed, cuddled into James' shoulder. The sun was shining brightly, and Lily could just feel this would be a good day, and she even might let up her grasp and go out with Harry.
Arms grabbed around her waist and pulled her back down. Giggling she, kissed James' forehead.
"You're going to have to let me go sometime!" Lily shrieked as he tickled her.
"Well maybe I don't want to let you go. I like lilies, and intend to keep mine right here."
He let her go after she smacked him playfully, and watched as she went into the next room and came back with a very tousled haired Harry.
"He looks so much like you James. He better not act like you otherwise I'll need to hire a nanny to raise the both of you."
James shot her a mock offense look, but took Harry and kissed her lightly anyways.
"What do you say Harry? Shall we chase after your mother like madmen?"
"Rawr!"Harry gurgled and stuck out his arms as he and his dad chased after Lily playfully. She ran outside and caught the toddling Harry in her arms. He laughed as she spun him around, holding him close to her shoulder.
They spent the day like this, and Lily hoped that once Voldemort was gone they could move out to the country. Harry enjoyed it so much: he was fascinated with and began chasing after butterflies. James played hide and seek with him in the tall grass, Lily watching warily to make sure her son wasn't swallowed up completely by the grass. James put wildflowers in her hair, which was becoming quite tangled by the wind and rolling down hills. This is what life was supposed to be like for a young family. Carefree, still acting like children in their own way. Not worrying about a stupid prophecy that might not even be about their son.
That night, Lily and James curled up on the couch, a slight rustling of grass outside. Harry had been exhausted after his long day outside, and fallen asleep immediately.
"Lily, do you promise me that you will always do whatever it takes to save Harry? Even if I die, will you go and save Harry? Continue living your life and be happy?"
"James don't say that. We're going to get through this, all of us."
"Promise me Lily." There was an odd sense of urgency in his eyes and voice.
"I promise James." He kissed her hard, and long, tears streaming from his eyes as he heard the door creak open.
November 1
As the wizarding world celebrated the final downfall of Voldemort, not caring who had died to save them, the Order stood around two new graves.
Roxxi stood with Remus, sobbing uncontrollably into his shoulder. He also was looking teary, a single drop trickling from his eye. Dumbledore stood, silent and lost in thoughts at how he could've prevented this from happening.
100 miles away, Lexi was also in tears; not wanting to believe this cruel joke that fate was playing on her. Lily's bridesmaid gown was on a hanger, never going to be worn. Adam had no clue what was going on, but tried to help Lexi all the same.
Sirius was in a cell, seething with pain and anger. Pettigrew had betrayed them, KILLED them. Lily and James were dead; their house in ruins, and Harry o God Harry was left alone in the world.
Peter was in the sewer, living in hiding. A life as a rat couldn't be that bad. Better than the consequences if the Death Eaters found him.
Mrs.Figg, who was, like the order, crying instead of celebrating, was watching Harry Potter carefully. She would make sure he was safe and grew up. Even though the Dursley's were awful, she had to make sure she could watch over the sleeping baby.
Harry woke up to a fat boy poking him and a horsy woman screeching. These people were not his parents. His wails echoed through the house, sometimes calling for mama and dad, but they never came. They never came back, and this was the first time Harry Potter truly felt alone.
Love never dies. You can make as much of it as you want, and nobody can take it from you- a movie
