"A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not."
-Ernest Hemingway

Minerva McGonagall's Eulogy:

At first I was upset by the news of Lily and James' were killed and I was sad I couldn't save them but,not for long. Lily and James wouldn't want to be the source of our tears. Don't be sad that they have gone away because what is death, but a new beginning. A wise man once told me that death is just the next big adventure, so don't pity the dead. Pity the living and most of all those who live without knowing love.

I am sad that I will never see them again because there will never be someone like them again, they were so unique. You will see them again when it is your time because that is the way of life. Life and death go hand in hand, one can not happen without the other, it's the circle of life. Never forget James and Lily and they will never leave you. They may be physically gone, but their memory and spirit will stay with you for the rest of your life and for all of eternity.

James and Lily were two of the bravest and stubbornest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. James and Lily were very unique people and I was there for many of their fights when they were younger. I didn't understand until recently how you two ended up together. I now agree that you were the perfect pair. It's like they say, opposites attract after all. Lily was book smart and somewhat shy while James was outgoing,popular and athletic. Lily was an angel and James could be worse than the devil at times.

Lily was always had an odd sense of humor,was kind and determined, but rarely sad or angry at any one. Everyone who ever met her could not help, but love her.

Lily taught me, her professor many important lessons that previously I hadn't thought essential to learn in a society. As a teacher I know a lot about magic, but many things are overlooked daily,and could be simplified.It would take me an entire eternity to explain to you all of the things she has taught me,but I have time for a few. One thing she taught me was how to be strong and to be kind. You told me kindness and understanding can go along way. You are the strongest person I have ever known and you gave me strength when I was weak and felt totally alone..Lily,you were my light in the darkness. When times were sad and tough I looked to you for guidance.

Lily truly was the brightest witch I have ever known. She was much wiser than your years. She understood that at Hogwarts, and in life when we were divided we are weak, but when we are united we are strong and quite a force to be reckoned with. A house with one wall can easily be destroyed, but give it four, or more and it won't be blown over because the walls can depend on each other . The more walls the stronger and safer the house will be. Together we can survive because together we are strong.

Lily always found a way to help and always helped us mend a flaw in out plans. As I see it,you were one of the most valuable members in the entirety of the Order. I will never forget Lily Elizabeth Evans. She made a very strong impact on my life and will forever remain a part of me. As long as I am alive Lily will not just be seen as a casualty in war,she will be known as who she was as a person in life, not just for her quick, valiant act minutes before death.  She will be remembered as the kind,gentle soul that she was,along with the hero and valiant fighter she showed me she could be. Her death is a great loss to the wizarding world. We could all learn a few things from Mrs. Potter née Evans .

James was quite the prankster. He made me laugh. He was a troublemaker, but he made sure nobody got to badly injured when he could help it. James and his friends caused so much trouble during his seven years at Hogwarts. It's like his middle name was mayhem!

James also was our little Quidditch star. He helped bring victory to Gryffindor more times than I care to count. It seemed like he born on a broomstick. He probably could have played professionally if he wanted to. He won the Quidditch Cup for us five years in a row. A personal record, he called it one of his finest hours.

James was a fierce fighter and loyal friend. He was a fighter down to the very end. If one of his friends were in danger he would just charge into the middle and defend his friend. I don't remember a time when James was ever in detention alone. There were only two important lessons James ever made sure I knew. Those lessons were fight for what you believe in and real friends stick together,and defend each other until the end of time.

Together James and Lily kept Gryffindor from falling into ruins. They made quite a team. That's probably the reason I made them both prefects and then Lily went on to become Head Girl and James both Head Boy, one of the craziest things I've ever done, and Gryffindor Quidditch Captain. They both were great leaders and noble fighters.

I for one will miss them, but will move on because I have to. The world doesn't wait for anyone. Anyways,The Potters wouldn't want us to give up our dreams just because they're gone. They would want us to live our lives. Be brave and follow our hearts. They may be dead, but they will not be forgotten. Their memory will live on in us. So don't be sad that they're gone,be joyous and thankful to at least have gotten to know these two wonderful people.I for one will always miss the real were true Gryffindors, brave, loyal and fighters till the end. Goodbye my little lions,see you on the other side.

Minerva's POV

That was hard to do. I don't think I've ever felt this old, at a funeral for a student. It becomes a game when you become as old as I who will out live another.

If it wasn't for Severus I'm positive that I wouldn't have even finished the eulogy. I'm not sure if I want to finish it, but I would do it for them. There were so many more things I wanted to say, but I had trouble finding the correct words and these two deserve the best. They were my lions and I couldn't protect them like any good lioness. I know there was nothing I could have done, but I wish I could have done something to save them. They were lovely people. Young, kind, and would help change the world of witches and wizards for the better. They would save us all. Help unite us so Wizarding Britain could be the strongest of all the wizarding community.

Their death left the world empty and broken. Lily would have found a way to put the pieces together, but she would need help and now I don't have her guidance to fix it. I'm on my own now. I just want to make them proud. I am older,  but Lily was a better witch and had a better knack of dealing with people. I envied her talent, and spirit sometimes. I know now that is gone, along with her spirit that's constantly wandering with the wind.

Dumbledore's POV

Minerva's eulogy was short and sweet..I know she wanted to say more, but she has never been much of a speaker. I just wonder why she was holding back. It's alright to show emotion. Nobody is here to judge her. We are all here to remember James and Lily. I only wish I could have died in their place. James and Lily were both people I am willing to die for, except they are both gone, and I'm still here. Why is life so unfair?

Snape's POV

I liked Minerva's way of writing her eulogy. It was simple and gave us an overview of who they were. She was right, Lily had a knack for solving problems and basically everyone did love her. As much I don't want to admit it, James gave Lily more than I think I would be willing to lose. Names even possibly loved her more, except I will love Lily forever.

James was an expert on a broomstick even at a young age. He was some major competition for me that one year I decided to try out and ended up as a chaser. Well everyone has to be good at something right? I'm good at potion making, Minerva is good at teaching,James was amazing on a broom and Lily was an excellent problem solver. Everyone has their strengths and has something worth teaching another. Lily was an excellent teacher and had a very unique way of teaching them to you. Her lessons always stuck with you and you usually learned them the hard way. Why, oh why Lily did you have to die so soon?

Minerva sat back down in the row behind me. One more person before I have to speak to everyone about Lily. I don't think I can do it, but I have to. Can't back out now. Snapes' are not quitters.

Out of the corner of my eye I see somebody stand who I thought I would never have to see again after my last day of school. I should have known he would be here. James and him were practically family at school. The only Marauder left that is not in prison, doing his duty of showing up.  The man was Remus John Lupin,the werewolf who nearly killed me. He is the thing James saved me from.

"Stop feeling sorry for yourself"I thought.

Soon after I thought that the wolf started to read. Who knew canines were literate?