Written for Fanfiction Marathon Competiton/Challenge and NEW Triwizard Tournament Competition (no spots left).


James laughed as he gripped Lily at the waist and spun her around. Lily joined him in laughter, their combined laughter mingling in the breeze and floating into the trees. He planted a kiss to her cheek as he put her down, and she blushed.

"James," she said with a giggle. "What's going on?"

"I can't be happy to see you?" he asked, tucking her head underneath his chin.

"Of course, you can," she said with a roll of her eyes. "But you seem different, so why do you?"

"Maybe," he said, "it's because there's a question I need to ask you."

"Which is?"

"Will you marry me?"

Though he couldn't see it, he could feel her smile as she answered, "Yes."