Lyrics: Phil Collins - 'Look through my eyes' and 'You'll be in my heart
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Come stop your crying
It will be all right
Just take my hand
Hold it tight

Lily Evans stared at the letter she held in her shaking hands, tears beginning to form in her eyes.

Dear Miss Evans,

We regret to inform you that your parents, Mr and Mrs John Evans, were killed last night at 10.45 pm. They were involved in a massive car crash on the M25. They died instantly and did not suffer.
Their funerals are to be held next week. Transport will be arranged via your Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, as will plans for where you will stay once you return from school.
Your sister Petunia is well and safe and is currently residing with her fiancée, Mr Vernon Dursley. She will contact you in due course.
Counselling will be available through your school. If you have any further questions please refer them to Mr Dumbledore.
Yours faithfully,
Richard Fletcher
Funeral Director


Lily began to take short, sharp breaths, as she started to hyperventilate.
“No, no, NOOOO!!” she screamed, screwing up the letter in her hands.
James Potter was walking down the third floor corridor, when he heard someone start screaming. Instantly alert, he began running in the direction it was coming from and skidded to a halt as he saw Lily Evans, face red and tear stained, choking and spluttering hysterically. He rushed towards her and pulled her into his arms. She did not object as she sobbed into his shoulder.
“James I want my mum, I want my mum!” she sobbed, completely overwhelmed with grief and shock.
James saw over her shoulder a screwed up letter and quickly scanned it, his face falling as he read the first line.
'Oh God,' he thought, holding Lily even tighter. Not her parents too.

I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry

Hermione Granger’s eyes widened as she surveyed the scene in front of her. Death Eater after Death Eater was appearing in front of her. 'A trap,' she thought, 'how could I have missed it?'
Plunging her hand into her robes, she pulled out her wand and blocked a stunning spell that one of the Death Eaters had sent at her. She then spun quickly on the spot, concentrating really hard on where she wanted to go because she knew that the Death Eaters would have put up an anti-dissaparation ward around the perimeter and it would only be the strong pull her relationship with Harry and Ron had that would get her through it.
She landed in the middle of the Burrow completely drained, all of her energy having being used up in her effort to get away.
“Hermione!” yelled a voice behind her.
Ron Weasley grabbed her as she collapsed and quickly conjured up a sofa for her to lie on.
She thanked him as he helped her lie down, tears starting to drip down her face.
“Hermione, what the hippogriff happened?!” asked Ron urgently, his face creased in concern and anxiety.
“I found a letter you’d written for me – it was lying on my pillow. It said you wanted to meet me in Diagon Alley… I didn’t even think about it being a fake and what a stupid request it was.”
She began to cry harder and Ron put his arms around her.
“Shh…shh, it’s ok. You’re fine now, you’re safe.”

For one so small, you seem so strong
My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry

“Harry!”
Ginny Weasley awoke with a start, breathing heavily as the contents of her dream began to wash over her.
Harry being ambushed…Harry fighting Voldermort’s Death Eaters…Harry fighting Voldermort…Harry dying…
She began to sob into her pillow – it had all be so vivid, had seemed so real!
“Ginny?” a voice said gently behind her.
Ginny looked round and saw it was Harry. She quickly looked away and fiercely tried to wipe away the tears that were streaming down her face, but Harry reached over and took a hand, whilst kneeling on her bed.
“What happened?” he asked softly.
“It was nothing,” she said muttered, embarrassed that Harry had found her crying.
Harry wiped away a tear from her face and raised his eyebrows.
“Come on Gin…you can tell me.”
Ginny heaved a deep sigh and said quietly, “I dreamed that you died.”
Harry showed no signs of surprise.
“It’s not gonna happen Gin.”
“But what if it does?!” said Ginny desperately. “I…I don’t want to lose you Harry. I couldn’t stand it.”
Harry shook his head, “Voldermort’s not going to hurt me this time. I’m going to make sure he’ll never be able to hurt anyone ever again.”
“I love you Harry,” said Ginny quietly, looking him straight in the eye.
Harry tensed but quickly relaxed as he let her words sink in.
“I love you too,” he whispered, placing a hand on her cheek as he kissed her.
Ginny kissed him back then placed her arms around him.
He climbed under the covers with her and they fell asleep in each others arms.

Just take a look through my eyes
There's a better place somewhere out there
Just take a look through my eyes

Everything changes
You'll be amazed what you'll find
If you look through my eyes

After a while Lily managed to get a grip on herself and pulled back from James, who let go, albeit reluctantly.
“What am I going to do James?”
James regarded Lily with sadness.
'She shouldn’t have to go through this,' he thought; 'her parents have nothing to do with this world.'
For James knew that the ‘crash’ on the M25 had been no accident…
But he decided, for now, the best thing to do, would be to care for the girl he’d loved forever.
“Lily, you’re not alone… I’ll look after you. Come and live with me.”
Lily stared at him.
“W- James, I can’t do that. We’re not even married and-”
“So marry me then,” said James quietly, looking straight into her eyes.
He saw her eyes widen.
“Y- you want to marry me?” she asked breathlessly.
“More than anything else in this world,” responded James sincerely.
“I- I don’t know…” stammered Lily.
James shook his head.
“You don’t need to decide yet – now isn’t the right time. But I just want you to know how much I love you Lily Evans – I would die for you.”
Lily regarded him for a moment then nodded.
“I will marry you James Potter – I need you. I- I don’t know what I’d ever do if I lost you.”
“You won’t,” promised James softly. “Voldermort will never break us apart.”
“I’ll never lose you.”

There will be times on this journey
All you'll see is darkness
But out there somewhere
Daylight finds you
If you keep believing
So don't run
Don't hide
It will be alright
You'll see
Trust me
I'll be there watching over you

“Ron?”
“Mmm?”
“Do you know what I thought it was you were going to say when I was supposedly supposed to meet you in Diagon Alley?”
Ron sat up and looked down at Hermione, who had propped herself up on one side.
“No… what’s that?” he asked cautiously.
“I thought you were going to tell me you loved me.”
Ron’s mouth dropped open.
“Why would I tell you that in Diagon Alley?”
Hermione reddened.
“I don’t know…”
Ron couldn’t help a small smile.
“I’d never tell you I loved you somewhere as cold as that!”
Hermione cocked her head slightly and asked quietly, “Where would you tell me that you loved me?”
“Somewhere that was special to both of us.”
“Such as?”
“Here.”
“Would you?”
Ron nodded.
“I would.”
He leaned down and whispered in Hermione’s ear.
“I love you.”

When destiny calls you
You must be strong
I may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together

Harry gazed at a sleeping Ginny, marvelling at how gorgeous she looked. He regretted more than anything his decision about breaking up with her. Now more than ever he needed someone.
Ginny’s eyes suddenly blinked open and she smiled as she saw Harry watching her.
“Hey.”
“Good morning.”
They remained like that, both staring at each other, for an age, neither wanting to ruin the moment.
After a while, Ginny decided it would be a good idea to get up, but when she started to move, Harry gently reached out a hand and stopped her.
“I miss you, Gin.”
Ginny let out sharp breath.
“What?” she said breathlessly, not daring to believe her ears.
“I miss you, Gin,” repeated Harry.
Ginny looked away from him, tears forming in her eyes.
Harry wasn’t sure what to do – this wasn’t the response he’d been expecting.
“I’m sorry Gin… I didn’t mean to upset you!”
Ginny couldn’t help laughing a little at this.
“I’m not upset, you dope!”
Harry was seriously confused now.
“But you’re crying…”
Ginny laughed even louder.
“Oh Harry, you really are an idiot! Has Hermione taught you nothing?!”
Harry continued to look completely baffled.
Ginny shook her head and kissed him. Slightly surprised, but nonetheless pleased with this turn of events, Harry kissed her back. When Ginny drew away, she was grinning.
“I was crying because I was happy. I’ve waited so long to hear you tell me that.”
Harry smiled sheepishly.
“Be my girlfriend again?”
Ginny grinned harder.
“Yes please!”
This time Harry laughed.
“I love you, Ginny Weasley.”
“I love you too, Harry Potter.”

You’ll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on,
Now and forever more

I was listening to Look Through My Eyes when I saw the part where you said which songs you used and as soon as I got to the part where it came to I was listening to that part! Perfect timing...
And they're my two favourite Phil Collins songs too (from Brother Bear that is)

I LOVED this one-shot. Well put together for so many things going on at once
Great job

~Sarah

Lol

Spooky how you were listening to it at the exact same time!

Thank you very much

I'm glad you enjoyed it

This is soooo good! It's fantastic reading three one-shots! I love it!
☆★☆★
Mindy

that was so sweet! the stories worked really well together, you have talent Misses good song choice aswell!

Loved it. Great one shot. It was so good and you could feel the emotions.

Hey this is a great post!
Im sad cuz I cant read it!!
I know its horrible but I havent read the 6th book yet, and Ive already learned a lot I didnt want to from other fics! But I will definatly come back after Ive read it which should be sometime this summer!

But this is really cool! I love the one with James and Lily! There my favorite ones to read stories about lol!

Aww! That was soooo cute!!!!

aww that was such a cute fic i loved it heheheh good job. i love those songs too heheehee

-Anna<3

AHH That was so Awsome!!!!!!!!

I loved it.It was a love fest but a sad one at that Lilly lost her parent Hermione almost died and GInny had a horrible nightmare.Great story.

~Hetaher~

DID I TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS?

Oh my lanta

It's true

I've read it, like, ten times.

So melancholy and heartfelt

I love it, I really do

My favorite was the R/Hr one...but I liked the chemistry between Lily and James...they're my favorite =)

Can't WAIT for more from you!

Love
.:Adrienne:.

Thank you so much Moxie! And everyone who's commented

I have other stories too, if you want to check them out if you haven't already:
We Seem To Have A Knack For Miscommunication Sa16+
Where Does The Truth Lie? Sa13+
Heartbreak Sa9+

I loves this one shot, but the H/G one was my favorite

it was awesome