Summary: It all started with a simple love letter, for James Potter, from a lovely admirer. Love letters led to friendships; friendships led to confusion; and finally confusion, slowly led to love. With just three meaningful words, it brought joy to young Potter's heart: Love, An Admirer.
Disclaimer: Anything familiar isn't mine, and unfortunately belongs to the oh-so-brilliant JK Rowling, whom I salute to. Creations of mine are : Piper Valentine, Fiona, Jemima, Emily Hart, Dennis Front, Walter Reese, Winston Reese, Marie Lodge, Yvonne West, Gerald Wills, Kurt Randall, Isabelle Frall, and the Fairy and the portrait societies thingy.
Love, An Admirer
Chapter 13: A Proposed Woman
Twenty three year old Lily Evans dropped her suitcase on the desk. She stood up, peering over the other cubicles in the Daily Prophet department. Just a few years ago, Lily had received the job of a reporter for the Daily Prophet, the most updated and reliable Wizarding newspaper. She waved to a few colleagues and plopped on the chair. Her main ambition was to be a doctor, to help those in St. Mungo's, but she knew she wasn't right for it.
She arranged the stack of papers which were scattered all over her desk and smiled as she saw Mr Evan's face smiling at her from a frame on the left side of her desk. As she turned to face the right frame, she giggled. Memories of Hogwarts brought both joy and tears. There in the frame, stood seven youths, all in quirky positions. They were none other than the infamous Marauders – James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew, Jemima Richards, Fiona Caldwell and herself during their teens.
She opened her drawer, and there lay a full sized picture of James alone smooching Lily. She laughed, but quieted down as soon as the chief gave her a stern look. Lily's long delicate fingers traced James' face. Lily heaved a sigh. It had been quite a while since James last contacted her. He had always been fascinated by Defence Against Dark Arts lessons during Hogwarts, that he enrolled into the most prestigious Auror Academy, a few moons after graduating from Hogwarts.
As part of the practice, James and a few pre-aurors were to go on a real mission, with real Death Eaters, and Lily has been fretting over him ever since. They had lost contact for about a week or so, and Lily was beginning to worry.
Lily dipped her favourite quill into a pot of ink, and was determined to write a letter to the Ministry, complaining about how dangerous it was to send pre-aurors to such dangerous missions. But as soon as she picked up her quill, she saw an envelope, welcoming her to open it.
It was written Lilliana on the front, and butterflies started to flutter in her stomach. It's from James!, she screamed in her mind. She smelled the envelope, realizing it was scented. It smelled of freshly picked white lilies, which were Lily's favourite. No pun intended.
Not caring whether a report was due, she ripped the envelope open, feeling very ecstatic. As she did so, a small note fell out, but it remained invisible to Lily as the only thing on Lily's mind was: James. James. James.
Dear Lily Evans,
It has been exactly seven years since I first gotten to know you; since I first started cherishing you; since I first fell in love with you. Can you believe, it? Seven wondrous years! And to think that this all started with a simple letter? Who knew? Life has changed a lot since I met you. In fact, life has changed tremendously.
Slowly, you taught me many things. You opened my eyes, made me realize the real juice of life. Love. I guess pulling pranks was and is my source of life, but you had made space for more; made space for you.
I bet while you're reading this, you're probably thinking, What ever happened to James? Has he been brainwashed by Voldermort's goons? I guess I have changed from silly Jamesie to lovey dovey. Sick, isn't it? Oh well, don't worry; the James you fell in love with is still here, strong as ever. Oh, Lily, why couldn't you have been an auror? Wouldn't it be wonderful to be the hot topic of every newspaper? Headlines, Famous Love Duo Potter & Evans Undefeated Again! Wouldn't that be just glamorous? No, no... I'll be nagging you 24 hours a day, to be careful and all. Alright, so I guess you suit as a reporter much better. Why wouldn't you, with your excellent writing skills?
Okay, I've had enough of our careers. Let's go back to your favourite topic, loooooooove. Wouldn't you just swoon hearing me pronounce that word? ANYWAY, back to the topic. As sappy as this may sound, I guess you are right, about what you said the day we graduated.. Love really does affect people in many different ways. My life wouldn't have been anymore complete without you. But I really still wonder, what would have happened if your beautiful fingers had not picked up a quill, and wrote me the letter? But of course, I would have already fallen for you without the letter. Who wouldn't, with your hypnotizing beauty?
I left some space for you to take the time to swoon over me. Yes, swoon. But do tell me something, sweet innocent Lilliana, have you been swooning over me for the past few months of my absence? I sure as hell hope so. The Marauders ask of your well being. How is Jemima? Sirius is still wondering whether she'd reconsider courting him.
How are you, darling? I've missed you so, that even my mates complain about me talking about you all time. That's a good thing, isn't it? At least you know my head is tuned on to the Lily Evans channel twenty four – seven. Speaking of mates, I'm back, and alive from the mission. Although Lord Voldemort's power is rising slowly and is beginning to par with Grindelwald, we succeeded the mission, and got enough information about him.
But enough about evil baddies, I have something very important to tell you. As I was roaming the streets of Diagon Alley (Yes, I'm back in London, sweetheart), I bumped into none other than Professor Flitwick. I couldn't help but hug that man, as if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have met you. He told me Professor Dumbledore would be hosting a 6 year Hogwarts reunion for us 7th Years.
I guess the Head Boy and Head Girl would be seen together, again? But as I met Professor Flitwick outside Eeylops Owl Emporium, I just knew he had to be one of the people among those sitting on the grand table at our wedding. Yes, wedding.
Would you marry me, Lily, my love?
I've been waiting to ask you that question since we graduated from Hogwarts. But I knew you had your priorities and I had mine, and I knew you would have wanted us to take it easy, and that you wanted a long strong relationship. And so we have lass, and I had shared seven years of joy with you. Finally, I have carried enough courage to ask you to be my companion for life. Since I know you like I know the back of my wand, I knew you would have been disappointed without a ring. But alas, don't fret fair maiden. I have practiced this charm a billion times, and I have perfected it. In just a matter of seconds, a ring will appear in front of you.
I guess this charm wouldn't have been successful without the help from Professor Flitwick. A jolly helpful man, he is. To make things even more romantic and mysterious, I would only wish to accept your answer personally. Your invitation will be enclosed with this letter. I have also done a favour for Professor Dumbledore, and will pass you the letter that has your invitation to the Reunion Ball. Before I leave, I have only one more request, do not reply this letter, and only keep in contact with me until the Ball?
Love you,
James Potter (the best-looking bloke in all of England)
As said in the letter, enclosed with it was the invitation to the reunion.
HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed, of Wizards)
Dear Ms Evans,
We are pleased to invite you to the Annual Hogwarts Reunion specifically for the seventh years, Class of 1971 to be held in the Great Hall, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. We would be pleased if you would be present at the venue no later than 7:45pm. As you were the Head Girl, you and the Head Boy (James Potter) are expected to conduct the opening ceremony, as well as giving a speech. We await your owl by no later than a week from now.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
In a very untidy writing, a P.T.O. was written at the bottom left which the acronym was for Please Turn Over.
On the back, there was a scribble.
Lee-lee
Meet me in the hidden room with the fairy at seven o'clock sharp. Re-living the past.
James
Lily smiled and couldn't wait to meet everyone again, especially the old gang. Hogwarts brought nostalgic memories, and Lily would do anything to go back in time.
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Author's Note: Ta-Da! Well, I didn't want to write their seventh year, coz I think it'd be a waste of time. But if you would like this chapter to be revised, I would be more than happy to agree! Anyway, next chapter is the last! BOOHOO! I just hope I have the heart to write it! Do u think it's too soon to end it?? I dunno, I gotta have feedback!
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citrus scented: they HAVE spoken for the past six years, they, well james never really noticed her then. She was quiet, as said herself. They have bumped into each other, and YES, even a "pass the carrots, please". Sorry if I have never mentioned these details! I will in the next chapter, for you! Thanks for liking the concept, I do too! I just LOVE secret admirers... I get all fluffed up whenever I receive any! (n no I haven't received any... :( oh well!) thanks for reviewing again!
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PS: Have any of you watched Matrix: Reloaded? It is SO cool! I squealed every time Keanu Reeves did the whole "superman" thing, LoL. If I'm not mistaken he did it at least 3 to 4 times! Oh, and did I mention? He looks even hotter than in Matrix! *turns red* Umm... ANYWAY I'm already playing the ps2 game, and it's so CHUN! Now, I have Keanu Reeves as Neo all over my desktop AND screen saver. *swoons* He looks SO cute when he fights the millions of Agent Smiths'!! I just can't wait till Matrix: Revolutions comes out in November! WOOHOO! Now I'm off to bed to dream about Neo...
PPS: Thanks LOTS to Jadesfire28, my beta reader, for, well, reading this!