So, I know it's been a while, but here's the next pairing for Marriage Proposals. I tried to make it really good. I hope you all like it. I'll try to do Neville and Hannah next. If there are other pairings you would like to see, let me know.

"Ok, so you all remember the spells and know exactly what to do, right?"

"Don't worry, Prongs, we won't let you down."

"I know, Moony, I'm just so nervous."

"Prongs, why are you nervous? You know Lily's crazy about you."

"Thanks, Padfoot, but I'm still nervous. Besides, this isn't exactly your traditional Pureblood proposal. My parents think I'm off my rocker."

"Yeah, but Lord Potter, despite being pretty laid back, is still kind of traditional."

"I know, but that's just my dad."

"Prongs, don't you think you'd better get going? It's nearly six."

"Thanks, Wormtail. I'll be back in about half an hour. See you all soon, and thanks for offering to help." A chorus of "you're welcome"s followed him out the door. He exited Potter Manor and Apparated to Lily's house as soon as he was past the wards.

James had been planning this evening for a while. He hoped Lily was ok with such a non-traditional proposal. He was a Marauder, after all, and he had to live up to his legacy, no normal proposals from him. He had spoken to her parents, and both had given their consent. He considered himself lucky, since he didn't know the first thing about proposing in Muggle culture. He remembered that visit perfectly.

***Flashback***

James knocked on the door and waited patiently for either Mr. or Mrs. Evans to answer it. Lily had told him she was going to dinner with Petunia in a last attempt to fix their relationship. Mrs. Evans was the one to open the door.

"James, dear, what a surprise. I'm afraid Lily isn't home."

"I know Mrs. Evans, she told me she was going to dinner with Petunia. I was actually hoping to speak with yourself and Mr. Evans." Mrs. Evans gave him a knowing look and allowed him inside.

"George, dear!"

"Yes, love?"

"James is here and he'd like to speak with us!" It sounded as though a chair had fallen over. He heard a muffled "oomph!" before Mr. Evans came scurrying out into the living room.

"Hello, Mr. Evans. I'm sorry to come unannounced, but I knew Lily would be out and I didn't want to pass up the opportunity to speak with you. I hope you don't mind."

"No, of course not, James. You know you are very welcome."

"Thank you, Sir."

"Well, I suppose we should all have a seat. Would anyone like a drink?"

"No, thank you, Mrs. Evans."

"I'm all right, dear." They all sat in the living room, Mr. and Mrs. Evans sat on the sofa, and James sat on the armchair.

"Now, James, what would you like to speak to us about?" asked Mr. Evans.

James swallowed nervously and ran a hand through his hair before looking his (hopefully) future father-in-law in the eye. "Sir, I realize that, as a wizard, I am not very familiar with non-magical customs. Lily has attempted to teach me some, but, understandably, this is not something we discussed. I love your daughter very much. Lily is my life. I would very much like your permission to ask her to marry me."

Mr. Evans looked James dead in the eye. "Well, while you and Lily may not have discussed anything like this, she has brought up wizarding customs to us. Despite my reservations about her age, I understand that witches and wizards get married much younger than non-magical people. I know you have a good home, a solid career started, and will have no problem taking care of my daughter. Furthermore, I can see that you love her and she loves you. As such, I heartily give you my consent. Julia, dearest, do you have anything you wish to add?"

"Not really. I merely look forward to you joining our famiy, James."

"Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Evans. Now, I don't wish to be rude, but Lily has told me about her history with her sister, and I doubt they'll stay out late. I don't wish to ruin the surprise."

"We understand, James, dear. And have a good night."

"Thank you, you too."

***End Flashback***

James pushed all thoughts from his mind as he walked up to Lily's house. Taking a deep breath, he knocked on the door.

"Hello, James."

"Hello Mrs. Evans. I'm here to pick up Lily."

"Of course, come in dear." She let him in and closed the door behind him. He stopped just past the welcome mat, staring up at the vision on the stairs.

Lily was wearing a gold dress that hugged her curves in all the right places. It wasn't truly formal, but it looked great on her, and really showed off her beautiful red hair. Lilly giggled when she caught James' look, which brought him back to reality. He ran up to her and offered her his arm.

"Wow, Lily, I think you get more beautiful every time I see you." She laughed and playfully hit his arm.

"Stop, silly."

"I mean it! If you get any more beautiful you'll make a Veela look like yesterday's garbage." Lily blushed, pleased. "Mrs. Evans, I promise I'll take great care of her."

"I'm sure you will, dear. I'll see you both later." Just outside the door, James Apparated them away to Potter Manor.

As they walked inside, Lily heard the laughter of Peter, Remus, and Sirius.

"The gang's all here, huh?"

"Of course, but tonight is special. They're here to help me." Now very curious, Lily followed James into the sitting room. What she saw confused her. There was a stage with a curtain across it, and she could tell the laughter and voices were coming from behind the curtain.

"Lily, may I present you with Fond Memories of our Past presented by Messrs. Moony, Wormtail, and Padfoot." With James' announcement, the lights dimmed, and the curtains rose, revealing Sirius, Remus, and Peter, who bowed before hiding behind the curtain. With a few flicks of their wands they were directing a magical puppet show of memories special to Lily and James. They were much better than the Muggle version. It was almost like watching a movie.

Lily watched memory after memory from their school years and after. Included were the day she finally agreed to go out with James ("The happiest day of my life, so far," he whispered in her ear), the day she received her NEWT results, the day they graduated, the day she took James home to meet her parents, and the day she was given honorary member status in the Marauders. Finally, after about an hour, a new skit started. She didn't recognize this memory. It had her standing on a stage with James. She turned to him.

"I don't remember this memory, dear."

"Perhaps you should take a closer look. Come on." He took her hand and pulled her up on stage. As she looked closely at the puppets, she realized they were in the same position on stage as she and James were. Suddenly, the James puppet kneeled.

"James, look!" She turned back to look at him only to see him kneeling as well. "James?"

"It's not a memory yet, Lily, but it will be. I don't just want you to be an honorary member of my group of friends. I don't just want to know I'll get to see you later in the day. I don't just want to be able to go visit you. I want you to be a part of my life forever. I want to wake up next to you every day of my life. I want to come home to you. I love you, Lily Evans. Will you be my wife?"

As Lily nodded, desperately trying to maintain her composure, James slid the ring on her finger. I cast a quick glance at the other Marauders as he stood to hug her. They were all giving him thumbs up. Before they could congratulate him any more, Lily gave him a mind-blowing kiss that had the other Marauders clearing their throats. James and Lily broke apart, blushing. The three other Marauders ran forward shouting, "Woooooooo! Group hug for the love birds!" As they were hugging, Sirius shouted, "Three cheers for the future Mrs. Potter!"