The wedding party began exactly when the sun set and the moon began to rise. Floating paper bags with candles inside them illuminated the barn ceiling. Muggles and wizards mingled for the first time and the band played old school songs from back in their Hogwarts years. James and Lily were sitting away from their entourage in a corner of the barn. Occasionally snogging and laughing in between, there was no other happier moment in the world that compared to this. Sirius Black came up to the couple, walking straight and sober, he wiped his mop like hair from his face and began to speak “Hey guys, before I get totally wasted… and I mean totally wasted I wanted to tell you guys something. Congratulations on getting hitched! I planned for this day to happen and it did. Let’s face the facts, without me, this whole marriage thing wouldn’t happen.” he said with a smug expression on his face. “Okay Sirius, we all know you were the master mind of this supernatural love; Thank you.” Lily stood up and kissed Sirius on the cheek. “I OBJECT!” Remus came in stumbling, “Without me, you chumps would be getting married inside a cupboard under some stairs!” He laughed at his own joke “We can all agree Remus did most of the planning… and took Lily and I’s worry for himself” James said, laughing. He quickly gave a hug of gratitude to his best mates. The three men had their own conversation but Lily was lost in her own mind, just staring with a smile at everyone having fun and dancing to one of her favorite songs; Our song Lily’s mind said slyly. She blinked rapidly as if she was unaware of her own thoughts and shook her head, this wasn’t ‘our song‘, they had nothing left of their friendship, he didn’t even have the decency of showing up to her own wedding. Then, in to focus and behind the party in the background she saw a figure, it was tall and lanky, the figure of a male with hunched shoulders and long hair. He stood in Lily’s direction, leaving the appearance of a silhouette, he walked in to some light and showed his face. Severus Snape was wearing a simple black tuxedo along with the decency to show up to his ex best friend’s wedding.
Severus stared at Lily for some bit, then at James and his head shot to the floor, he began to walk away. Without second thought, Lily shot up from her seat and with a slow pace ran to Severus. Along with her speed, her heart started beating faster and faster, and then- “SEV!” she shouted and threw herself on Severus’ neck. She hadn’t seen Severus for over two years, it was their sixth year at Hogwarts the last time they spoke, it was more like a pitiful apology than a conversation. Small wet tears streamed down Lily’s face “I missed you.” She whispered “I missed you too.” Severus choked.
“Oh well look what we have here… looks like your wife is more happy to see a slime ball than she is at her own wedding!” Sirius slapped his knee while laughing hysterically. Sure they had been friends since childhood but James was certain they had cut off their friendship for good four years ago! Lily was annoyingly confusing sometimes. “Whatever,” James just said, ignoring Sirius’ taunts. “I shall have no part in this, come on Sirius, lets go get-” “Wasted.” Sirius finished Remus’ sentence and pushed him over; Remus smiled at James then followed Sirius to the bar.
“So,” Lily wiped the tears from her eyes “what brings you here?”. Severus stared around the room “Sorry Lily, I can’t stay for long. I just… had to show up for you and… for what we had.” He said stiffly; Lily’s smile faded, her eyes became sad. “Are you sure? Well you can come visit us in Godric’s Hollow. That’s where James bought the house.” She said brightly “No I can’t. Not with him around. Sorry.” Severus muttered “I have to go, goodbye Lily.” He turned around “Sev wait. What’s gotten in to you? Please Sev, stay.” Lily said. Severus hesitated but turned around; Lily wrapped herself tightly around him “Whatever happens Sev, just know I’m always here to talk to you, okay? Don’t you think I’ve forgiven you enough by now?” Lily said. Severus pulled away and said sternly “I’m no longer looking for your forgiveness Lily, I don’t need it anymore. Anyway congratulations, see you later.” and disapperated.
