Disclaimer
HARRY POTTER & all related characters and elements are TM of ©Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling.
Sometimes I like writing this part more than I do the chapter. I always amuse myself. :)
No, I only own my little ideas, and the little plotlines that are uniquely mine. Still, those ideas can be kind of funny.
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lologurl: Best of Readers, you have read and reviewed my story from start to finish. You are hereby ranked (to me, at least) as First Reviewer.
brand-new-red-head: Although you have not reviewed the last chapter, you have reviewed almost from the start in a funny and kind way. Bless you, Second Reviewer!
Lady Knight Keladry: Bastia is the name of an almost Mathilde-like character (only better looking and nicer though still as old) who featured in more than one of my stories to my sister, Amy. But anyways, for your kind and "gentle" reminders to update "really soon!," you are therefore titled Third Reviewer!
NorahJones: Although slightly later than some, your funny reviews made me laugh and want to write another chapter to see what you would write next. Thanks for everything, Fourth Reviewer!
LILYandJAMESareCUTE Your enthusiasm about my story has heartened me and totally made up for any lack of spelling on your part. Thank you, Fifth Reviewer!
loveyourstory: And here's an epilogue for you all! And thank you.
Hawk's-GaL4077Thank you, it's always fun to write about the Marauders.
And now, last but most definitely not least…
Amy: Well, it's over, sis, and I'd like to thank you for making me start and for criticizing my work before it got posted. It's been a blast all the way through. Thanks, Padfoot!
P.S. I've saved the white dress for the epilogue, Amy. Hehehe, I got my way on that in the end.
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The Epilogue
A Year Later…
James squirmed in his tuxedo. "Relax! It's not like you've never worn one before!" said Remus irritably as he straightened the bridegroom's jacket.
"Yeah well, I've grown a bit since then! Cut me some slack, Moony!" James said, pulling a face. Remus had to grin at the use of his nickname.
"Well remember, mate, once you get married we can't do those monthly outings before. It wouldn't do for her to see those."
James sighed. "Still, being with her almost makes up for that." He tried to tidy his unruly hair with little or no effect, then laughed and walked into the chapel.
Meanwhile, Lily stood in a side room getting fussed over by her mother and some of her friends as her sister Petunia watched, frowning.
Lily had chosen a simple white dress, given the limited budget for the wedding. She had a small bouquet of white lilies and roses and a sheer veil to complete the effect. Two tiny golden slippers peeped out from under the hem.
"There," Lily's mother said, stepping back and smiling. The other women smiled and told the bride how gorgeous she looked and how James was going to fall in love again when he saw her.
A little while later, the small chapel was filled. James stood in front of the priest, his eyes shining. As soft music started to play, bridesmaids and groomsmen filed in and stood in the front, followed by Petunia as Maid of Honor and Sirius as Best Man.
Two small girls walked in next, scattering white rose petals along the carpet as they made their way forward. One girl ran out of petals and snatched some from the other girl's basket, but thankfully no fuss was made. A chubby little boy walked proudly down the aisle carrying a small pillow with two rings and stood near the groom.
Then the music swelled and the blushing bride walked in slowly. The crowd oohed and ahhed as they all stood up. As a sunbeam caught her face and hair from on of the high windows, everyone blinked. When they looked at her again, she looked utterly changed.
Her dress was now a shining silver-white, richly embroidered with lilies as other flowers. A tiara glinted from the veil on her head and shining white slippers gleamed on her feet.
Even Lily gasped at her dress. However, she quickly composed herself and walked the last few yards to James, who was awestruck.
"We come together here to celebrate a very special day…" the priest intoned as Lily and James stared at each other. It seems only a moment until they were exchanging vows.
"I, James Potter, take Lily Evans as my wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish 'till death do us part."
James smiled at his beautiful bride as he said his vows.
"I, Lily Evans, take James Potter as my husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish 'till death do us part."
Lily blushed as she spoke, unable to not smile.
"I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. As I place it on your finger, I commit my heart and soul to you. I ask you to wear this ring as a reminder of the vows we have spoken today, our wedding day."
James put a worked gold ring that looked like woven lilies on her finger gently.
"I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. As I place it on your finger, I commit my heart and soul to you. I ask you to wear this ring as a reminder of the vows we have spoken today, our wedding day."
Lily put a plain gold band on James's finger, then held his hand.
"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride," the priest intoned.
As Lily and James kissed a sweet and heavy scent filled the air. Thousands of rose petals drifted down from the ceiling, settling on everyone.
Clapping, cheers, and shouting filled the air, as well as a small cackle.
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The writer sat back, glaring at Mathilde. "There! I wrote the epilogue! Will you stop hounding me now?"
Mathilde grinned, showing large, tombstone teeth. "I'll go for now, dearie. But remember, I can and probably will do for you what I did for those two." She roared with laughter at the sight of the teenage author's face and disappeared, taking the two dummies with her.
The young writer coughed as she accidentally inhaled a bit of the gray smoke. Growling, she saved the document and started to upload it.
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Thank you everyone!
The author cries at the thought of finally being finished
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