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Chapter 22
James and Lily were lying on a blanket together looking up at the stars which dotted the dark sky. Lily's hand was curled in James' and they were completely silent just enjoying the other's company. Lily let out a low sigh and James looked at her. They had graduated from Hogwarts just a month ago and he wondered if he should take the next step in their relationship. It had shocked the school when Lily had returned from the Christmas break on James' arm, but no one could be happier than them.
"Lily?" James asked from his position, his hand coming to the bulge in his pocket. This item had been bothering him for weeks.
"Hmm?" She asked him; Lily was starting to fall asleep.
"Sit up for a moment; I need to ask you something important." Lily sat up with a little bit of grumbling; James swiftly removed the small box from his pocket and clutched it tightly in his fingers.
"What is it?" Lily leaned forward slightly, extremely curious as James' nervous manner.
"I've loved you for quite a long time, and I know this feels as though we're rushing into things just a bit and all, but I thought I might as well ask you. I know I'm not perfect and you could have a lot of men better than me so I feel really honored that you've stuck with me this long and all."
Lily could tell James was blundering on about nonsense.
"James," Lily whispered making him look at her. "Just spit it out."
"Lily Evans, will you do the honor of marrying a blundering idiot like me?" James asked holding out the ring box; a beautiful silver ring with a large diamond sat inside and Lily gasped.
"Of course, I love it." Lily's eyes were watering and she knew she'd start crying any moment. James slid the ring onto her finger gently grinning; then he set the box aside and pulled Lily into the sweetest kiss she could ever remember sharing with him.
December 25, 1980- Christmas
Lily held out the last box to James, it was small and looked as though it could hold nothing more than a slip of paper. Remus and Sirius had joined them for Christmas and they were both staring at the box with an equal amount of curiosity. James gently removed the ribbon, the wrapping paper, and then he opened the box. It was indeed a slip of paper, with only two words written upon it. James stared at the paper in shock, taking in Lily's neat handwriting. The paper read: I'm Pregnant.
"You're really going to have a baby?" James exclaimed dropping the box onto his lap. Sirius snatched it up, Remus leaning in over his shoulder.
"Yes! I found out a week ago and decided I would tell you for a Christmas present. I'm almost 2 months along." Lily told him and James stood pulling his wife up into a hug. His face was buried in her neck.
"Best Christmas Present ever." James whispered content with just holding her at this moment. There was a loud pop as Sirius pulled the cork out of a bottle of Butterbeer and the drinks were passed around.
Note: I'm sad to say this is indeed the end; it was a good journey while it lasted. Though I'll let you in on a little secret; ready? *whispers* There's an Epilogue! So exciting right? Drop me a review to get the epilogue sooner, despite the fact it may reduce you to tears if this chapter hasn't. ~May