I DONT OWN is a year ahead. I needed to move the story along just a bit. I hope I don't confuse you. Lily was 16 when she started dating James. Now she is 17 almost 18 and almost out of Hogwarts.

Since the end of the last school year, I had accomplished quite a bit. I had taken my OWL's and received high marks on it. My relationship with James, well, that had created a whirlwind of emotions. Mostly excitement but, a few times, disappointment. The common love woes. Worries and all.

I had become a more touchy-feely type of girl when I was around Jamie. He had my heart and it was only natural that I wanted more. Of course, the night I had first shagged him, it was just the beginning.

He was always responsive when we had our snogging sessions. Sometimes, he would start to blush when we ended up going further than expected. But, it was all because, as he said, "It's like the first time every time we do this." He didn't want to hurt me, nor could he.

One night, after a usual snog session, we sat cuddled on the couch in the Common Room. "Lily, have you ever wondered about the future?" Jamie asked.

I nodded. "All the time. Why, love?"

He shrugged. "Just wondering. Like, what do you wonder about?" He was speaking quiet, although the room wasn't full of people. Just a few other couples who had the same idea we had.

"Well, I think about what I'm going to do after Hogwarts. This place has been my second home for 7 years. I'm thinking about being a teacher, maybe consider coming back here to teach." I said.

"Do you ever think of who you'll marry?" Jamie asked. Once more, I could tell he was being serious. Almost too serious.

"Of course I do. But, I kind of already know who the lucky guy will be." I said, smirking.

"Who?" He smirked back, knowing exactly who I was talking about.

"You." I leaned up and kissed him fully on the lips.

Pulling away, he asked me yet another question. "Have you ever thought of children? Like how many, and their names?"

"Yes. I would love to have children. I want to be someone's mummy." I said, smiling. "And for a name, I like Harry for a boy. But, I'm not sure what I would name a girl. Maybe Rose. It's pretty." I shrugged. I hadn't quite thought about names. Only, Harry seemed to stick to my brain.

That night, I had forgotten about my homework for my classes the next day. I had stayed up until 3 working on it. Let's just say, I regretted it the next day. One of my teachers had joked and said, "You should lay off the boyfriend if you want to get some sleep." I turned a deep red.

Of course, Severus was in that class. He sat in the back of the class, in the dark. He had became extremely cruel to everyone. I only shrugged off the glance in my direction I saw in my peripheral.

I had spoken with Tonks after class, telling her about what Jamie asked me the previous night. She was beyond shocked.

"He hasn't ever talked about kids before. Even marriage. Although, I see him as a changed man lately." She exclaimed.

"Really?" I was astounded. I knew Jamie so well, I was a bit shocked that he hadn't even mentioned this to Tonks. She was like his little sister and best girlfriend.

She nodded. "I can really see him as a father and husband though. To be honest, ever since Remus had begun talking about getting more serious, Jamie's been acting differently. It's like he wants to get more serious with you, too."

"We have been together for a long while, and nothing has gotten between us. We are a strong couple…" I looked over to Tonks, there were tears in her eyes. "What's wrong, darling?"

She shook her head. "I just cant believe Jamie got you, and now he's getting serious. I knew he could do it."

I leaned over and hugged her.

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I was still a bit curious why Jamie was asking all those questions. We had been together for 18 months, and asking such questions was a bit unnerving. I knew Jamie meant for the best, I just couldn't stop thinking about it.

It was officially T-minus 2 weeks until graduation. Jamie and I had been keeping ourselves occupied in the Common Room, late at night. We wanted to enjoy the quiet while it lasted. I had talked to my parents and they had told me I couldn't move in with James until I had found a secure job after graduation. I found it cruel but, understood all the same. It would be harder living on my own and trying to support myself.

Jamie had gotten used to his nickname, considering only Tonks and I were the ones calling him it. It was rather thrilling to see his face turn red when Sirius called him 'Jamie'. He only did it once but, Jamie wouldn't let it go.

Jamie and I had shagged almost every weekend. Only because our snogging sessions became almost too hot to handle the sexual tension. It's a good sign that our love wont go unrequited in the years to come.

I had been thinking to myself that James was the one. He was my forever. And only Tonks knew the truth, she encouraged it as much as possible.

"Jamie, I have to ask you something." I said, in a serious tone.

"Go ahead my dear."

"Well, you know a while ago when you asked me about the future?" He nodded. "Was there a reason in particular why you asked them?"

"Yes. A reason I've been pondering since I asked you."

"Like what, love? I'm really anxious to hear what you have to say. I'm completely going nutty. It's wracking my brain." I said.

His face flushed. "I was thinking about the future, and an idea popped in my head. Something that I cant seem to stop thinking about." he sighed. "This isn't the way I wanted to ask you."

I looked at him bewildered. What was he getting at?

He took a deep breath. "Well, I should be surprised that Tonks kept this from you. She has the biggest mouth."

"James Potter, what are you talking about?" I asked.

"I guess now is as good time as ever to ask you." he took yet another deep breath. He sat me up on the couch we were laying on, getting up and kneeling in front of me. My breath caught in my throat. "Lillian Evans, I love you more than anything in this world. I want to be with you forever. Will you marry me?"

His eyes were dead set to mine. I couldn't move. I was in shock. I couldn't think of any reason not to accept his proposal. I nodded. "James, I would love to marry you."

He smiled, placing the diamond on my left ring finger. He pulled me up to him and kissed me full of passion. I couldn't resist my feelings, I needed to have him. He picked me up and twirled me around. I was giggling and screaming. I never saw Remus and Sirius come down the stairs, peering at us. Remus had a face of happiness and Sirius just looked pissed off.

"Bloody hell, you two are making me sick." Sirius said.

"Oh, Padfoot." Remus sighed. "You know, you're just jealous. You cant find that kind of love just anywhere, you know."

Sirius scoffed. "Honestly, I'm happy for you," he said to Jamie and I, "Just, make sure when you get married, I get to have my own room."

I giggled, "I'm sure we can negotiate something, Sirius." I let go of James and ran over to the guys, giving them each a hug, and a kiss on the cheek. I was after all going to be apart of their family now.

"Ah, Lillian. Whenever James here is being an ass, you can visit me anytime." Sirius joked. I playfully hit him.

"You slick git." I said. I ran back to James. Tonight, I wouldn't be going to sleep. I had too much to think about. Graduation, getting married, having kids, my head would be sore in the morning with the lack of sleep.

I was beginning to cuddle into Jamie's side, until I got a sick feeling in my stomach. I pushed him away and ran to the lavatory.