I Knew I Loved You Chapter 24: Graduation and Summer Plans, a harry potter fanfic

Disclaimer: None of the characters in this fan fiction belongs to me. They're owned by J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. The only ones that belong to me are those that you don't recognize.

A/N: Thank you so much for reviewing! I love you all and I hope that you know how much I appreciate you.

Important: This is going to be that last and final chapter. At the end of this chapter, I will give you a few notes on the sequel.

Chapter 24

The next day, Bella and Sirius sneaked into Hogsmeade. They returned a few hours later, Bella with a beautiful blue dress.

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A few days later, there were the exams (a/n: N.E.W.Ts?). After it was over, Lily was complaining that she should have studied more and that she didn't have time to triple check.

"Lily, don't worry," James said soothingly. "I'm sure you got the highest grades. You always do."

Soon they got their test results back. And of course, Lily got the highest grades, followed by Bella, Remus, James, and Sirius. Peter, amazingly made it too.

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It was the last day of school and graduation day. Every 7th years were in the Great Hall enjoying the feast (the other students had had their feast earlier). When everybody was done, Dumbledore stood up and everybody silenced.

"Let the graduation ceremony begins!"

One by one, McGonagall called up the students. When everybody had received their diplomas (a/n: or certificates or licenses or whatever they get in the magical world), Dumbledore stood up once more and said, "We will now have a speech from the Head Boy and Girl, James Potter and Lily Evans!"

James and Lily, too, stood up and went up to the front of the Great Hall. Lily pulled out two identical pieces of parchments and handed one to James.

"My fellow 7th years," James begin, looking up from the parchment. "Tonight is our last night at Hogwarts and this was our last feast here. Tomorrow when we leave Hogwarts, we will go on to other things; getting jobs, perhaps getting married."

"No matter what it is that we are taking our lives to, let us not forget Hogwarts, where it has been like our second home," Lily continued. "We had spent most of our lives here, and Hogwarts is where we learned."

"So, to all of the professors," James said. "I can say, I'm sure, on the behalf of all the students here, that even when we are no longer at Hogwarts, we will always remember how much you've taught us, and how much we appreciate you all."

At this, Sirius stood up from his seat and yelled, "Yeah! I won't forget you, Minnie!" Several people laughed.

Professor McGonagall blushed and said, "Why, thank you, Mr. Black, but please, sit down and let Mr. Potter and Ms. Evans continue."

"Anyways, I'm sure that even after we leave, the gates of Hogwarts, will always welcome us back for a visit," Lily finished up. The Great Hall rings with applause.

Dumbledore stood up once more and said, "Thank you, Mr. Potter and Ms. Evans. And before the good-bye dance begins, I would like to say that Ms. Evans is absolutely correct. Hogwarts will always welcome you." And then, with a wand of his wand, Dumbledore had cleared the tables, hung some banners, charmed some fairy lights, and played some music. James and Lily walked out to the dance floor, and was quickly joined by other pairs.

(a/n: This is the song "Never Had a Dream Come True" by S Club 7. I love this song too. This is sort of dedicated to Remus and Sandra.)

Everybody's got something

They had to leave behind

One regret from yesterday

That just seems to grow with time

There's no use looking back or wondering (or wondering)

How it could be now or might have been (or might have been)

All this I know but still I can't find ways to let you go

Remus stood alone, watching James dance with Lily, and Sirius with Bella. Even Peter was dancing with that Hufflepuff girl he had taken to the Halloween Ball. His eyes traveled the Great Hall, and spotted Sandra dancing with a Ravenclaw. He looked on longingly at them, dancing and laughing and having fun.

Remus knows that he had no chance with Sandra. But still…he just can't forget all that time, all that special moments they had shared…

I never had a dream come true

'Till the day that I found you

Even though I pretend that I've moved on

You'll always be my baby

I never found the words to say (words to say)

You're the one I think about each day (each day)

And I know no matter where life takes me to

A part of me will always be

You'll always be the dream that fills my head

Yes you will, say you will, you know you will, oh baby

You'll always be the one I know I'll never forget

There's no use looking back or wondering (or wondering)

Because love is a strange and funny thing (and funny thing)

No matter how I try and try

I just can't say good-bye, no, no, no, no

I never had a dream come true

Till the day that I found you

Even though, I pretend that I've moved on

You'll always be my baby

I never found the words to say (words to say)

You're the one I think about each day (each day)

And I know no matter where life takes me to

A part of me will always be

A part of me will always be with you

Ooooooohh

The song ended and Remus made up his mind. No more hanging on to the past. He remembered what Lily had said. "There're other girls who'll love you no matter what happen." *I guess I'll just have to wait until I find that special girl…* Remus thought.

Meanwhile, James and Lily, and Sirius and Bella were dancing to a new song that had just played.

(a/n: Another song I love by Savage Garden called "Truly Madly Deeply").

I'll be your dream,

I'll be your wish, I'll be your fantasy

I'll be your hope, I'll be your love,

Be everything that you need

I'll love you more with every breath

Truly, madly, deeply do

I will be strong, I will be faithful

'Cause I'm counting on

A new beginning

A reason for living

A deeper meaning, yeah

James, holding Lily in his arms, pulled her in closer and whispered in her ear, "I love you, Lily."

"I love you too, James."

I want to stand with you on a mountain

I want to bathe with you in the sea

I want to lay like this forever

Until the sky falls down on me

A few couples away, Sirius and Bella were doing almost the same thing. Sirius cupped Bella's chin in his hands and kissed her lightly on the lips. That was all she need to tell how much he really likes her.

And when the stars are shining

Brightly in the velvet sky

I'll make a wish, send it to heave

Then make you want to cry

The tears of joy for all the

Pleasure in the certainty

That we're surrounded by the

Comfort and protection of

The highest powers

In lonely hours

The tears devour you

I want to stand with you on a mountain

I want to bathe with you in the sea

I want to live like this forever

Until the sky falls down on me

Oh can't you see it baby?

You don't have to close your eyes

'Cause it's standing right here before you

All that you need will surely come

I'll be your dream

I'll be your wish, I'll be your fantasy

I'll your hope, I'll be your love

Be everything that you need

I'll love you more with every breath

Truly, madly, deeply do

I want to stand with you on a mountain

I want to bathe with you in the sea

I want to live like this forever

Until the sky falls down on me

I want to stand with you on a mountain

I want to bathe with you in the sea

I want to live like this forever

Until the sky falls down on me

Later that night, when the dance was over, everybody went back to their rooms, and started packing.

"I'm sure going to miss this place," Lily said, sighing.

"Me too," said Bella, looking around her room.

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The next day, all the 7th years left the school and went to Hogsmeade Station. Then they got on the Hogwarts Express to take them to King's Cross. The Marauders, Lily and Bella grabbed a compartment to themselves. Coincidentally, it was also the one where they first introduced.

"Aw…" Sirius said. "So many memories."

"Yeah," agreed Bella.

Once the train got moving, they all settled into a conversation.

"So what are you guys planning to do this summer?" Remus asked.

"Quidditch," James and Sirius said at the same time.

"Please! Is that all you boys think about?" ask Bella, rolling her eyes.

"Hey! Quidditch is important," said Sirius.

"And it's not all we think about," James said. "I also think about Lily." He gave her a quick kiss on the lips.

"I think I'm going to be sick," Peter said, pretending to vomit.

"Shut up, Wormtail," James said.

"Anyway, I'm moving in with Bella this summer…" Lily said.

"I don't know what to do though," Bella said. "I mean, you'll be there, Lily, so it'll be more interesting, but there's still nothing to do."

"I have a great idea!" James said. "Why don't you two come stay at my house for a few weeks during the summer? Sirius, Remus, and Peter will be there too."

"Oh cool!" Bella said.

"Oh!" Lily cried suddenly.

"What is it, Lily?" James asked, alarmed.

"I just thought of something! We're out of Hogwarts!"

"Well duh!" Sirius said. He nudged James in the rib and said not-so-quietly, "Some girl you got there, James. Not too bright." James grinned and got hit by Lily on the arms.

Bella slapped Sirius upside his head and said, "You moron. You didn't let her finish!"

"What were you saying, Lily?" Remus asked.

"Thank you, Remus and Bella," Lily said. "As I was saying, we're out of Hogwarts, so we will need jobs! We're adults now."

"Oh! I haven't thought of that either," James said.

"What are you all planning to be?" Peter asked.

"I'm not sure," everybody said in unison.

"Oh well," Sirius said. "Worry about that later."

The rest of the ride was quiet. Soon, the trained pulled into King's Cross.

"Good-bye!"

"See you next summer!"

Remus and Peter left.

James pulled Lily away from the crowd, as did Sirius with Bella.

"'Bye, Bella," Sirius said, giving her a kiss.

"'Bye, Sirius," Bella replied. "Be good now. Don't get into too much trouble."

"Look who's talking," Sirius laughed, and disappeared. Bella went to her parents, and waited for Lily with them.

On the other side of the station, James pulled Lily into a deep, long kiss. When they finally broke apart, James looked at Lily and said, "'Bye, Lily. Have a nice summer. I'll owl you about the weeks at my house."

"Okay," Lily said.

"'Bye, Lily. I love you."

"'Bye, James…I love you too. And I'll miss you."

"Me too…but we'll see each other in a few weeks."

"LILY!" Bella called.

"I got to go," Lily said. "The Figgs' are waiting. Bye, James."

"Bye." And the separated, heading off towards adventures beyond Hogwarts.

*THE END*

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A/N: YAY! I'm finally finished with this story. This was my longest chapter yet! Woo Hoo! Okay, please review.

Look out for the sequel. I probably won't be posting it up yet though. Maybe in a few days. Anyways, here's a few notes on it:

It will be titled "I'll Always Love You."

It will be PG-13 (I haven't made any plans yet. This is just incase.)

Somewhere in between the sequel, I will post up a new story that I'm working on. I'm telling you here, because I want to say that even if I'm working on two stories, I'll make sure to have time for both of them.

That is all. Thank you all those who have stuck by me so far. I really appreciate you. Thank you so, so much!