Arrows through time

On the whole, it's a good day.

The year passed to quickly and before they all knew it, it was over. James and Lily had grown closer and Harry knew any day now James would pop the question. Harry had also fallen so hard in love with Anaya that he had asked her to marry him just this morning. He had went to Hogsmead the weekend before and bought her a beautiful ring made of gold with a Diamond in the center surrounded by emeralds in a star shape. Since emerald was her birth stone, she had loved the ring instantly and her enthusiastic yes still had Harry breathless. He

Planned to make the announcement when they were on their way to the Hogwarts express, when the excitement overtook Anaya. She stood up at breakfast and clanked her glass, causing everyone to look up.

"I have an announcement to make." Anaya beamed as she looked back at

Harry, who blushed furiously. "Most of you know that Harry and I have been a couple for some time now. Well we have decided to take our relationship to the next level. Harry has asked me to marry him and I said yes."

The sound of the applause that followed was deafening, making Harry blush even further.

Dumbledore however looked at Harry in surprise.

Lili looked at Harry. "Why didn't you tell me?" She asked, hurt showing in her voice.

"Sorry but I had planned to make the announcement in private." Harry shrugged his shoulders. 'I guess the excitement was too much for her."

"Congrats mate!" James slapped Harry on the back, knocking his face into his porridge.

Harry came up spluttering, milk dripping off his face. "Thanks James but I'd like to make it to my wedding day with out drowning!"

The others laughed heartily as Anaya and Harry exchanged glances.

Harry was heading back to his room when he heard Dumbledore.

"Harry, I would like a word with you." Dumbledore said solemnly.

Harry turned abruptly, and entered the room Dumbledore was indicating.

"Harry, what are you going to tell her when you have to go back?"

Dumbledore said immediately as he closed the door.

"I'm not going back professor." Harry stated plainly. "After I've done what I came here to do I'm staying here with Anaya."

"That cannot be done Harry, you said that you didn't want to change history too much and if you stay here than you will." Dumbledore stated. "I in good conscience cannot let that happen."

"Professor, sir." Harry looked at him ploringly. "I love her, I've already lost one of the girls I loved and I'm not sure I can bear it again."

"Harry." Dumbledore started but Harry interrupted him.

"Sir listen. What could I change that could be so terrible?" Harry asked. "I mean honestly, what could possibly go wrong?"

Dumbledore sighed. "Very well Harry, I won't stop you, but I would like you to remain in caution of what your actions may cause."

"Don't worry sir, I will." He said as he left the room.

Harry went to his room and gathered the small amount he had left

strewn around the room and placed a lightening spell onto it. He then carried it down into the main hall and sat it down with the other ones waiting to be taken to the Hogwarts express. He then went in search of his fiancée. He hadn't gone more than ten feet when he heard his name being called.

"Harry!" Lily waved at him to get his attention.

Harry nodded to let her know he had seen and moved to a empty classroom. Lily followed him and closed the door.

"So, when were you planning to tell your mother you were even planning to marry?" She looked at him sternly.

"First, No one is supposed to know I am your son and second I had planned to tell you alone but Naya got too excited." Harry placed a hand on her shoulder. "If it makes you feel any better I had intended to tell you before anyone else knew."

"I guess that does make me feel a little better but." Lily paused. "Oh

Harry, just be careful. The Lestrange's will not be happy to welcome you into their family, you being a Gryffindor and all."

"Trust me, I know precisely what Redolphus and Bellatrix are capable of and they will not find me an easy target." He growled.

"Just keep yourself safe, I don't want to have to mourn my son before he is even truly born!" Lily whispered, then chuckled at how silly that sounded.

"Well I must go and find my fiancée." Harry kissed her on the cheek and ran out of the room.

As they searched the Hogwarts express for an empty compartment, Harry noticed that James looked extremely nervous. Harry stopped behind the others and turned to Naya.

"I'll catch up." He said as he pecked her cheek.

Naya nodded and followed the others.

Harry turned to James. "What's wrong James?"

"Well, I want to ask Lil's to marry me but I'm terrified she'll say no." James rubbed his hands together. "What should I do?"

"Ask her, trust me." Harry smiled. "She'll say yes."

"You sure?" James cocked his head to the side.

"Absolutely sure!" Harry nodded.

"Alright then." James sighed and they went down the hall and into the

compartment that the others had disappeared into.

When they entered the others looked up.

"And just where have you two been?" Lily looked at them suspiciously.

"Umm...just congratulating Harry again on his engagement." James said

quickly.

"Uh-huh sure.' Lily taunted. "Next you'll be telling me horned toads

fly."

"Um Lil's horned toads do fly." Remus replied.

Everyone exchanged looks and burst into laughter.

After everyone calmed down James cleared his throat. "Um Lily?"

"Yes?" Lily looked at him sweetly.

"Well, I was going to wait and do this at some later yet more romantic time but I can't think of a better way to do this than with all of our friends present." He got down on one knee and took her hand. "Lilian Evans, Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?" as he said this he brought out a ring box and opened it, revealing a emerald green diamond on top a gold band.

Lily took a deep breath and let it out shakily. "Yes, I will."

Everyone let out a whoop of joy as James placed the ring on her finger.

Just as the ring had been put into place the compartment door swung open and the witch that pushed the food trolley, looking harried entered and glared at them. "Mind keeping it down in here! You've made such a ruckus I fell into me pasties!" with that she turned around and walked out, pumpkin pasty pieces falling out her hair.

As the door swung closed they roared with laughter.