Disclaimer: Harry Potter and all associated characters belong to J.K.R. (I'd be really happy to just have one - maybe for my birthday?)

Contrary to the beliefs of some, I am not a stupid girl. I know that my sister and I have problems and I know that I'm partially (okay, mostly) at fault for that.

I was just so jealous when she got her letter. And so scared. Lily was my best friend. If she went off to this fancy, new school and learned to be special, learned about magic she would forget all about me. After all, I was just boring, plain, old Petunia; I wasn't magical.

I was right too. But, that isn't the point. The point is that I want to be sisters again, not just two people who happen to share blood. That's why I'm standing here today. I've come alone. Mum and dad are currently attending the funeral of a co-worker so I stand here by myself. Truthfully, I prefer it that way. I hate apologizing and the less people to witness this moment the better.

I lean against the cool pillar labeled Section 9 and wait. I've already seen many people step out of the pillar next to mine but no Lily. This will be the last time she will exit that pillar and I still know enough about my sister to know she will be sad. She'll smile and put on a brave face but her eyes will give her away. They do every time.

In all honesty, that is why I came. I just can't let my baby sister be sad. Even after all these years of anger and jealousy and separation, I love her too much. I always will.

A flash of red catches my attention. It's Lily. A smile lights up my face as she steps out fully onto the platform. She turns and for a second I could swear she has seen me. I take a step forward.

Then I stop.

She hasn't seen me at all. No, she's looking at the young man with messy black hair and glasses who has exited just behind her. He steps up to her and smiles softly and Lily's lips turn up into a sad smile in return. He brushes her hair back from her face and leans forward to whisper something in her ear. Lily laughs. The smile dies from my lips as he kisses her, takes her hand and guides her towards the gate.

This man has stolen my job. He has made my sister laugh and forget her sadness. I feel a sting of betrayal but push it down again ruthlessly. I am here for Lily and she needs me regardless of this other boy.

Lily and the boy are headed towards me and then right passed me. I have become invisible. I attempt to call out my sister's name but the word falls noiselessly from my lips.

As I watch her walk away with him the betrayal rises back up. This time I do not even make an effort to stifle it. I have been betrayed by the one I love most and I will not forget it. In that moment I realize how wrong I have been. It is possible for me not to love Lily. In fact, in this moment there isn't anything in this world I love less.

It hurts like you wouldn't believe, being betrayed by those closest to you. I vow to myself that it won't ever happen again. I will not ever allow myself to care for someone so much again. I will never again love Lily.

So, when the wedding invitation comes two months later I simply toss it in the neighbour's trash bin and keep moving on.

I've always been intrigued by Petunia. She is such a complicated and understated character. I've tried to write her before but I think this is the first time I've actually done a decent job of it.

Anyhow, click the little green button, you know what it's for.