A/N: I started this story roughly around a year ago, and I just realized that I'd never actually finished it! I said I'd write an epilogue, but I never did…
I know nearly everyone must have forgotten about this story, but I really have to finish this :)
I look back at this story, and I see so many mistakes and silly plot lines. Haha. This was probably my first fan fiction ever, not to mention it was written when I was twelve, so please excuse my bad grammar and the lack of capitalising the 'I's
Thanks :)
Remember I wrote this story when I was twelve :) Critisisms won't hurt me haha...
Lily Evans sat on a rocking chair, rocking back and forward very gently. She cradled a small baby boy in her arms, as she smiled down at him and toyed with his messy black hair.
James- who had fallen asleep, a few minutes before- was on the sofa across from her, after reading some report from the Order. It was so quiet and peaceful for almost the first time in months. It was the first time Lily had the opportunity to think back about the past without remembering the fact that they were hiding from the wizarding world. Watching her little son sleep in her arms, she began to think of what had happened after she and her friends had left their magical years at Hogwarts.
Lily and James had, together, completed the years of Auror training. After the birth of Harry Potter, Lily had become a part time Healer. The couple joined Dumbledore's Order of Phoenix. They were both working tirelessly to end the terrible force of Voldemort. Shortly before Harry's birth, they'd learned of the prophecy that caused them to go into hiding.
Sirius was currently in a serious relationship with Katelin. Allanah had dumped him-quite painfully too- when she realized that he wasn't going to propose to her after the dance.
Sirius, Remus and Peter, also joined the Order of Phoenix. Sirius and Remus had completed Auror training, while Peter claimed to have gone on a journey during those long months. Remus was working full-time for the Order, due to the fact that many weren't willing to hire him. Sirius was an Auror alongside James. Peter claimed he didn't have a job. After being made secret keeper of the Potters, Sirius (as you know), gave Peter the job.
Lily really didn't know why but Peter seemed to be acting oddly these days.
Amy became one of the youngest professors in Hogwarts. She married Remus in the winter after their graduation of Hogwarts. She was murdered during a mission from the Order that took place at the Ministry of Magic.
Jenny had become an Auror along with Lily in the training program. She died, preventing a killing curse being shot at Lily, who was pregnant with Harry.
Lily wiped away the tears that had fallen from her face. It had been four years. So much had happened between then. This still felt so unreal to her. How could her two best friends be gone? She silently cried, trying not to wake up her husband and son. She gave a small sniff. She slightly gave a smile as she saw James fall off the sofa. But his shout of surprise had woken Harry, too. The moment to cry was over.
James saw her tearstained cheeks. "Hey." He said softly. "It's okay to cry." Walking over to her, he soothingly put his hands on her shoulder and gave her a kiss.
She smiled sadly at him as he embraced her. "How could all this have happened during these years?"
"I don't know." James sighed, "It seems like yesterday when you were yelling at me about how you'd rather date the giant squid."
Lily gave a small smile through her tear-glazed eyes. "I know. I wish we could just go back in time and be happy again."
Oddly enough, Harry chose that time to draw attention. Tugging Lily's hair softly, his face split into a wide-toothed grin.
James smiled at his wife and his son. "You know, even after all this, I wouldn't go back in time." He said, ruffling Harry's hair that strongly resembled his own.
"You know what? You're right. I wouldn't change anything for this."She said, softly, looking up at James with her bright emerald eyes.
James put his arms around both Harry and Lily. Lily shut her eyes. She meant what she'd said. She wouldn't trade this for anything.
There was a loud bang and laughter.
James shot up from his position and drew his wand. Lily also stood up, quickly, looking worried. "J-James? Is that…"
Before she finished her sentence, she saw a bright red flash through the window. It was him. The horrible bastard that had made so many lives miserable. In panic and fear, she began to sob.
"Lily… It's ok. It might not be him. It could just be… Sirius. Peter wouldn't betray us.. Don't worry."
Even as he said those words, worry grew in his mind and Lily could see it in his eyes. James, looked at his wife and his son. He didn't cry, but his heart tore apart. He knew this may be the last time he ever saw them. "Lily. It may be Voldemort. It might not be. But if it is, run, okay? Don't wait for me."
Lily's quiet sobs turned into uncontrollable weeping. "No! James! Whatever happens to you! I'll also be there!"
James looked at her, a tear falling from his eye. "Lily…"
He gave her a sad, yet reassuring smile, as he began to opened the door and walked down the hallway. Without turning back, he went down to meet the intruder.
Lily, trying to calm herself, waited quietly. Harry gave a soft wail that didn't sound familiar. Lily frowned through her tears, as she tried to comprehend. Did he mean danger?
The answer to that was given as there was a loud bang. Lily jumped up in fright and began to breathe hard.
"LILY! IT'S HIM! TAKE HARRY AND RUN!"
Lily's face paled, as she heard James' voice. She knew there was a strong chance that it was Voldemort, but she had been living through the minute, trying to convince herself that it was not.
The tears that had stopped fell again. She had to act fast. She had to seal the door. Where was her wand? Rushing through the room, she found nothing.
There was a loud crash, followed by a triumphant cackle. There were hard footsteps approaching the room. Lily gave a gasp of fear, mingled with pain of losing James. But she couldn't mourn now. She had to protect Harry. She held Harry tighter as the door opened.
And she awaited her fate.
As the green flash sped at her, she stared into Harry's face. She met his eyes that looked like her very own. She saw James' features. She thought of James. She thought of love.
She felt one last tear slide down her cheek, that dropped onto Harry's forehead.
Then she felt nothing.
A/N:Well. That was it.
I think I might use the last scene on another fanfic haha.
Anyway, I know the majority of the readers who supported me with this story won't remember this or care anymore to read this final chapter, but there you go. I promised an epilogue.
I thank everyone who reviewed and supported me with this story. I felt joy every time I saw a review mail in my inbox.
Well, this is it. I still feel sad, somehow, though I was done with the story a year ago.
Well, I'll go back to happy mode now and eat chocolate haha. I'm tired and I'm very hyper…
