A.N: Well, here it is, the final chapter of the story. I feel quite sad, as I've enjoyed writing it. But oh well, all good things must come to an end. And now I can think of more things to write! (By the way, any suggestions on plots for new stories will be welcome, I'm always up for new ideas!)

Enjoy!

Happy Birthday to me,

Happy Birthday to me,

Happy Birthday to Lily,

Happy Birthday to me!

It's finally my birthday! The last four days have gone by in a blur for me- albeit full of awkwardness as James, Sirius and I aren't talking - and now I'm legally an adult in the wizarding world!

I woke up this morning to find my parents fussing over me with presents and breakfast in bed. They bought me quite a few books – most of which I'd asked for, and if I didn't, looked very good- and my friends had got together to buy me- what looked like- the whole of Honeyduke's sweet shop! I bought their presents along with me on holiday, so I could open them on the day rather then when I got home. Petunia didn't get me anything, of course- her name was signed on the card by my parents but you could tell she couldn't care less.

When I was dressed about an hour later, the Potters came over to wish me Happy Birthday. Well, nearly all of them. James wasn't there, and when I politely asked where he was- Sirius looked at me strangely, like he expected me to not bother asking at all- his mother said he had things to do, and would be with us for tonight.

I groaned inwardly, how could I forget?

The same day James and I fell out, my mom invited all of his family to have dinner with us on my birthday. Which would be great, if we were actually talking.

I'd been thinking over what I said, and, to tell you the truth, I know I shouldn't have said those things to him. I was going to apologise today when I saw him, but now he's disappeared until tonight so that sort of ruins that idea.

Anyway, must dash. Mom's serving lunch with Birthday cake.

I've just finished getting ready to go out, and I don't look too bad, if I do say so myself. The restaurant we're going requires everyone to dress up a bit, so I decided to wear a green strappy dress I got just before we went on holiday. It's nothing too fancy, just a couple of sequins and glittering stones dotted about. My mom did my hair so most of it was up, with a few strands still dangling down. When I looked in the mirror I was quite impressed- I've never really thought much on how I look.

We're just waiting for Petunia to finish getting ready, though she keeps saying she's not going to come, and neither is Vernon. My dad keeps saying that if she doesn't get ready soon, we'll leave without them.

Personally, I think we should leave without them; I don't want her spoiling my birthday.

Oh, my dad's just announced we're going, brilliant! No Petunia! I don't think my birthday could go any better…well, apart from the fact I still haven't talked to James.

I wish I'd never said those things to him. I think, no, I know that I like him now, I like him a lot. Pretty late for me to realise this though, isn't it?

Well…I'll write some more when I get back from the restaurant. Bye!

This has been the best birthday ever!

Yes all right, it was nice at the beginning seeing as Petty kept out of my way and she didn't end up going out with us. But it's even better now.

Shall I tell you? (Even though you're an inanimate object but oh well.)

I have a boyfriend!

And yes, before you say, it is James. And yes, I know, we weren't talking and I swore I didn't like him and all that, but I've changed my mind.

The place we went to eat was on a pier, so you were literally right next to the sea. When we got there, we met up with the Potters- James was there as well. Things didn't go to well at first, as James wouldn't meet my eye or talk to me, Sirius wouldn't talk to me as James wouldn't talk to me and James' mom kept looking over at the two of us, like she expected something to happen.

After we had our main course, I decided I couldn't take all the awkward silences and announced I was going to take a walk along the pier. My mom and dad said it was all right as long as I was back within twenty minutes, which I agreed to.

I'd walked right up to the edge of the pier, the part where it cuts off and there's just open ocean afterwards. I took off my shoes and sat down on the edge, dangling my feet over the edge.

The view really was breathtaking.

It was quite a clear night, only a few clouds dotted about, there was a full moon in the sky -at this point I worried about Remus, but knew he was going to be fine as he was at home with his parents, who would look after him- and there were hundreds of stars littering it. The ocean was completely calm, and from the beach nearby I could hear the waves lapping against the shore.

I've got to admit, it was very romantic.

Although I didn't have anyone to share it with.

Though that changed when I felt a presence behind me. At first I thought it was Petunia coming to annoy me, but remembered that she had decided against coming. This person came and sat next to me and it was only at that moment that I registered it was James.

I suddenly felt very embarrassed and guilty, and everything I'd wanted to tell him about the other day flew straight out of my head, as I didn't know where to begin.

He turned his head to look at me, his expression soft and kind, "Don't worry about apologising Lily, I realised what you were angry about after I left your place." He ruffled his hair nervously, a gesture that I found adorable, "I guess it's me who needs to apologise."

"No, no you don't James," I began, trying to get all I wanted to say out in the open, "I shouldn't have shouted at you, I guess I was just…" I couldn't bring myself to say the last word, as then he'd realise how much I cared for him.

"Jealous?" he asked.

I looked down then, my face turning slightly red. Through my hair I could see his eyes widening in shock, but it quickly disappeared as I lifted my head again.

"Yeah," I answered quietly, "I guess I was."

James grinned at me, "You don't need to be, I'm only in love with one person. You."

I didn't have a chance to react to his words as he pushed a box into my hand.

"Happy Birthday Lily."

I looked down at the box for a moment, then opened the lid carefully. Inside, was the most beautiful necklace I had ever seen!

It was a small silver heart pendant with an emerald stone in the middle of it, dangling off a silver chain.

While I was trying to find the words to express my thanks, James took the box out of my hands, took the necklace carefully out of the box and clasped it round my neck.

"It looks amazing on you," he whispered as he put it on me. I blushed and couldn't meet his eyes.

"Thank you James, it's the best present I've ever had."

He smiled warmly, "I hoped you'd like it, I saw it on that day we went to the market. I didn't mention it, but I went back and got it today, that's why I wasn't with my parents this morning."

He suddenly looked very nervous and ran a hand through his hair again, "Erm…Lily, when I said before, that I loved you?" He looked me in the eyes fleetingly, "I really meant it."

I didn't know if it was just me, but I swear the space between us was getting smaller, I managed to mumble a quiet "I know" before our lips met in our first ever kiss as a couple.

How romantic was that! I mean, I still can't believe he bought me that necklace. I'm wearing it now, and I'm also wearing a grin that I haven't been able to wipe off my face since that first kiss.

I really think I'm in love.

Oh yeah, when I got back, James's owl was waiting for me with Alice's reply, looking quite disgruntled as I hadn't been there to greet him. I petted him and said thank you, and he flew off to James's villa, hooting loudly.

I'm not going to bother reading it now, I'll read it in the morning.

Anyway, I don't need Alice's advice anymore.

Got to go, Otto's just come back with a note from James, he wants me to go for a walk with him on the beach.

Scratch what I said before. I really am in love.

A.N: And that's all folks! That's this story over. I hope you all enjoyed it, cause I enjoyed writing it. Thanks to everyone that's reviewed, it's really meant a lot.

Until next time!

Elenwyn

xxx