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Both Expected and Unexpected Surprises

Chapter 8

Friends at Last

James had reached the common room and to his surprise, Lily was standing there waiting for him. Her red hair fell perfectly on her gold dress. She had taken off her jewelry and replaced her high heels with black sneakers. Lily must have known that James chased after her when she had left. James went to sit on the couch and Lily followed.

"What happened in there?" Lily asked him curiously but seriously.

"I have no idea." James lied trying to sound like he was telling the truth.

Lily nodded to him, "I'm really sorry."

James stared at her blankly. He was very confused, what did she do?

"Why?" James asked puzzled.

"You had nothing to do with the monster! I never should have left!" Lily cried.

"Well I may have ha-" James stopped after he heard Sirius cough loudly.

"What were you saying?" Lily questioned sounding concerned.

"I…uh…may have had a better chance at getting rid of the beast if I would have brought my wand." James muttered.

Lily gave him a half smile and James looked at Sirius who was laughing hysterically. He pointed at the direction of the door and Sirius left happily.

"I'm sorry." James said looking down.

"I'm confused James, why?" Lily had to tilt her head to see James's face correctly. He shrugged.

"I well haven't been th-"

"It's okay James." Lily cut him off.

"Could we be er-"

"Friends," Lily finished for him.

"Oh…uh…friends…yeah," James shrugged.

Lily gave him a hug and James smiled at her.

"I guess we could be friends," he repeated.

Lily smiled and the two friends walked off to go to their dormitories.

Epilogue

A year later the couple started dating . They would often laugh about their childhood together and the marauders would follow them on their dates. James purposed on Lily's birthday and they had a small wedding with their closest friends in London. Later, they had a beautiful baby boy who was named Harry- the boy who lived.

A/N: I really hoped that you liked the story! It was very fun to write! I will write another story soon! PLEASE REVIEW!!!!!!! I really want to know your opinion on the story so that I can become a better author! Also, a big thanks to anyone who has reviewed my story already!