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James and Lily had both burst into tears when Harry had discovered the Mirror of Erised. Well, Lily had and James had pretended not to. But Lily had seen the little droplets of clear liquid leave his eyes, the way they streamed down his face whilst he put on a smile.

They were saddened to see him coming back every night, bringing Ron one of those times. They were intrigued when they saw that Dumbledore was watching him, surprised when the Headmaster asked Harry not to come back. They protested but of course no one could hear them. Lily laughed dryly when he told Harry he could see himself holding a pair of woolen socks. Harry was too naive to understand he was lying. 

James was angry when he heard that Snape was refereeing Harry's next match, as sure as Harry that it was to sabotage Gryffindor's chances. Lily saw right through it since she paid closer attention to other details of what was happening other than Quidditch and 'the brilliant things those wonderful Weasley twins do'. Then she got a bit worried when he found out who Nicholas Flamel was. She wouldn't want her son getting into trouble. 

"Come on, Lilypad, cheer up!" James exclaimed. She frowned and bit her lip. "But.........." James took her by the arm. "Come on, Lils, I'm going to take you somewhere okay? We can bring Marlene and Blaise too if you want to." She shook her head."No, we see them all the time. Can we go on a date, just the two of us? I'll organise a big party this weekend if you want, with the whole gang and then we can do Sunday lunch with our parents. Please Jae?" She knew he couldn't resist that nickname. "Okay, fine. But I'm surprising you. You can just go read or shop or fly or do stuff with Marlene until seven. Then I'll be waiting at the door, ready to take you on our date, just like before." He grinned his most charming smile and swept out of the door. 

Hours later, after going shopping with Marlene, finishing her new book and getting ready, Lily was sitting on an armchair by the fireplace, waiting for James to arrive. 

James was outside, nervously brushing his hand through his hair, his other hand fiddling with the little box in his pocket. Finally, he knocked. 

As Lily went to open the door, she quickly put up the green flower in her hair, tucking it neatly in the sparkling white hair clip (AN| PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM) and arranging the folds of her green sleeves (GO SEE THE TOP (; ). She swung open the door and gasped. James was in a black and white costume, all fancy and with a bouquet of flowers in one hand. His eyes were glittering mischievously, a huge, real, goofy smile etched across his face. His dimples were showing and his hair was ruffled handsomely. He had one hand on the back of his neck, shuffling around nervously staring at the brown doormat. 

James looked up just in time to hear Lily's gasp, and when he saw her, his jaw dropped too. She was in a stunning green gown, glittering in the moonlight. At her throat was a beautiful gold necklace, matching her earrings, bracelet and ring. In her hair, a little green tinted lily was attached to a gold hair clip. The jewelry brought out the flecks of light in her emerald eyes, and the forest green tie James was bearing went perfectly with her dress. Lily blushed when she saw the way he was staring at her, just like he had on their first date. 

Lily tentatively put her head through the hole. James was waiting just outside, leaning against the wall. "James?" She almost whispered. James started and turned around. When he saw her, he could find no words to describe the exquisite beauty and charm he was seeing. Lily blushed scarlet when she saw him staring at her. "You look...beautiful," he told her. She blushed again then stammered out a "Well you're quite handsome too."  He laughed and reached up to put a strand of hair behind her ear. "Shall we go?" He asked, in his most gentlemanly tone. "We shall," she giggled, taking his hand as he led her to an unknown destination. They arrived a few minutes later to a clearing near the Forbidden Forest, which James assured her was safe. A light melody was playing in the air as they sat down on the checkered blanket. He opened a basket and brought out food and a bottle of elf-made wine. An hour later, they were swaying to the tune of Greensleeves, enraptured in each other.

She took his extended hand and he carried her up onto his broom. "Enjoy the ride, My Lady!" He smirked and they swooped off into the night.

Thirty minutes later, they had landed in a little meadow, filled with multicoloured flowers, a familiar tune wafting through the air. In the middle of the field was a little table with a white cloth embroidered with flowers draped on it. It was set for two people and a few candles were floating around it. A delightful smell was coming from the silver plates, and as Lily approached the table, she saw exactly what she wanted on her plate. How had James guessed? He smiled at her knowingly. "I know what you're thinking, Lilyflower! I know all about you! We've been married for quite a long time after all." She smiled gently, internally surprised. "But first," he continued, "We're going to do a bit of dancing, Lady Greensleeves!" He snapped his fingers and the music became louder and softer all at once. He took her by the arms and led her to a clear patch of grass, where they could dance safely. He held her tightly against him and the melody wrapped them up in their own little world. 

Alas, my love, you do me wrong
to cast me off discourteously,
For I have loved you so long,
delighting in your company.

Greensleeves was all my joy,
Greensleeves was my delight.
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
and who but my lady Greensleeves?

They swayed to the music, holding each other.

Your vows you've broken like my heart!

Oh why did you so enrapture me?

Now I remain in a world apart,

but my heart remains in captivity.

Greensleeves was all my joy,
Greensleeves was my delight.
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
and who but my lady Greensleeves?

I have been ready at your hand,

To grant whatever you would crave,

I have both wagered life and land,

Your love and good-will for to have.

He smiled down at her and she glowed back brightly.

Greensleeves was all my joy,
Greensleeves was my delight.
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
and who but my lady Greensleeves?

If you intend thus to disdain, 

It does the more enrapture me,

And even so, I still remain

A lover in captivity.

Greensleeves was all my joy,
Greensleeves was my delight.
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
and who but my lady Greensleeves?

My men were clothed all in green,

And they did ever wait on thee;

All this was gallant to be seen,

And yet thou wouldst not love me.

Greensleeves was all my joy,
Greensleeves was my delight.
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
and who but my lady Greensleeves?

Thou couldst desire no earthly thing,

but still thou hadst it readily.

Thy music still to play and sing;

And yet thou wouldst not love me.

Greensleeves was all my joy,
Greensleeves was my delight.
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
and who but my lady Greensleeves?

Well, I will pray to God on high,

that thou my constancy mayst see,

And that yet once before I die,

Thou wilt vouchsafe to love me.

Greensleeves was all my joy,
Greensleeves was my delight.
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
and who but my lady Greensleeves?

Ah, Greensleeves, now farewell, adieu,

To God I pray to prosper thee,

For I am still thy lover true,

Come once again and love me.

Greensleeves was all my joy,
Greensleeves was my delight.
Greensleeves was my heart of gold,
and who but my lady Greensleeves?

As the music came to an end, Lily put her head on his shoulders and they continued dancing together for a bit. "How did you...?" She stammered. "Know it was your favourite song?" He answered. "Well, it's mine too. Do you know why?" Lily looked up at the night sky and nodded. "Does this remind you of anything? It reminds me of our first date. You know, since then, it was my favourite song. It was our song." She answered. He smiled down at her. "I know. Me too." They swayed in the moonlight, enjoying each other's company, imagining themselves as a lord and lady dancing to this song in Elizabeth the I's court. 

A while later, when they were both full with the delicious dinner and they had danced away the whole night, they flew home on James' broom, swooping through the stars. It reminded them of a night at the end of their sixth year, when they weren't together yet. 

Lily was asleep against the tree, tired after working hard the whole day for her Transfiguration exam. Night was starting to creep up on day, and the sun had disappeared. The stars were twinkling merrily, the fresh, summery air caressing Lily's neck, leaving her shivering. She had felt a hand shake her shoulders but felt too tired to respond. Then the sensation of leaving the ground had overcome her, and her eyes had flitted open. She had seen James, carrying her, asking her if she was all right. She had nodded but he had looked at her skeptically, and before she could protest, had sat her down on the Cleansweep 700, the newest model, and attached her satchel to his broom. Then he had flown off towards the castle, guiding his broom through the towers. Her arms had been attached to his waist, her face muffled into his back. She had blushed but then decided it was too cold to withdraw from the hug, and had let herself be carried away, wrapped around him. When they had arrived to the window from the Gryffindor girl's dormitory, he had gently let her down and had passed her satchel to her. She was already half asleep when she stumbled into bed. And that night, she had dreamt of a certain hazel-eyed boy, flying her through the night sky. What she didn't know was that that certain boy had been dreaming of the same thing. 

"We've arrived, My Lady Greensleeves." James told her. Lily shook herself and giggled, and put her arms around him. "I'm coming, My Lord." They walked inside their home quietly, and settled into bed. Lily kissed him and they went to sleep like that, half entangled into each other, dreaming of one another. 

AN| Thanks for reading! :) Photos of Lily's dress and jewelry are down here!