Changing the Future

By RegalGirl94

Part One

August 17th, 1978.

"You may now kiss the bride," James and Lily shared their first kiss as man and wife at the ripe age of 18. The audience applauded loudly while Angie's head was still spinning at how fast this was going. James had only proposed a short three months ago and now they were married. This all was going by way too fast.

This time Angie and Regulus came as Veronica and Hugo Daniels. Veronica was tall with stick straight dark hair and dark blue eyes. Hugo had dark red hair and bright green eyes and towered over most. Hermione and Veronica/Angie were attached at the hip most the night. Ginny was pretty much glued to Remus' lap. But Hugo/Regulus hung out with James, Lily, and James' best man, Sirius. Lily's maid of honor turned out being Ginny, since her friend Brenda fled to France. Her other bridesmaids were Hermione, Marie Dodwell and Layla Herrings. James' groomsmen were Remus, Argus Diggory and his cousin Nathan.

The reception was beautiful in white and gold with numerous round tables with white lily centerpieces. The tables surround a wood dance floor on both sides and a small stage held Lily's mother playing piano until their professional piano player got back from the loo. James soon led Lily to the dance floor by the hand to a soft melodious song. As they swayed people stared on in awe at how in love they truly were. Veronica/Angie was taken by the hand by Hugo/Regulus who led her to the dance floor. Sirius and Hermione, as well as Remus and Ginny followed their lead.

"Just think... two of us are next..." Hugo/Regulus mused softly into Veronica/Angie's ear as they gently swayed to the song. She looked up at him in mild surprise. Her eyebrow raised slightly as a small smile played at her lips. "What's going on in that head of yours?"

He playfully dipped her, making her squeal, then slowly pulled her up and brought his lips to her for a slow chaste kiss. They started swaying again as he answered, "Just thinking of the future. Where we'll be when this is all over."

Veronica/Angie smiled gently, "Well hopefully we'll be together in a safe happy place where we don't have to run, hide, or be afraid for our lives anymore." He softly chuckled, "Hopefully, but besides that..."

"Besides that..." she waited for him to finish the thought. He sighed nervously, "Just playing with the thought of us being together... happy... married... kids..." Veronica/Angie nearly choked on air when he mentioned that. She looked up at him with widened eyes, "Did you just say married? Did you say kids?"

He nodded like they were discussing what color to paint the bathroom rather than marriage and kids and spending the rest of their lives together, "Yes. Don't you think we will?"

She spluttered for a bit. She'd never really thought about stuff like that. She just wanted to survive. And after having the primary example of a long-lasting marriage behind her parents, she didn't think much of the foundation of marriage. Sure, she wanted a family. Just like any other girl wants to make a family with the love of their life. But she never invested much thought into it. Until she met Regulus. Then she started to have the girly fantasies of what there future would be like. But she didn't expect it to happen now.

"Well... yes.. but now?" He had to laugh at the look on her face, "Not now. In the future," he gently brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, "As long as we beat my brother to it..." She laughed softly at this, "That won't be a problem." They smiled at each other as the dance came to a close.

After many more dances like that, some very touching toasts and speeches, some goofy stunts from Sirius and a loving father daughter dance, Lily prepared to throw the bouquet. She stood on the small stage in front as nearly all the women – even Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Potter – gathered around behind her ready to catch it. Hermione and Ginny dragged Angie away from Regulus long enough for the reluctant girl to join the frenzied crowd.

Lily smiled teasingly at the group over her shoulder, "Ready?" There were shouts of agreement and one girl called out, "Throw the bloody thing already!" This made Lily laugh and with the assistance of some women in the crowd she counted, "1...2...3!" She threw the white lily bouquet over her head. It soared through the air towards the middle of the crowd. The women jumped and grabbed for it only for it to be just out of reach. It swiftly fell through the air down until someone caught it. All the disappointed women glared at the culprit who kept them from beholding the prized possession.

Hermione.

Angie laughed quite loudly when she saw how red Hermione's face started to grow. All the boy whistled at Sirius whose face soon match Hermione's. The women – now appeased – giggled and hooted at Hermione as well. The sight was very amusing.

Next it was James' turn to remove Lily's garter and throw it to the men. The men gathered around excitedly, cheering James on and cat calling to Lily who gradually slid up her dress skirt until her mid thigh was showing. Just as James was going in Mrs. Evan called out, "No, dear, he needs to actually look for it!"

Lily turned the color of her hair as the men grew louder. She pushed her skirt back down. James dipped his head, lifting the hem slightly, then set it back down when his head was under the fabric. Now we don't know what he did while he was under there, but it made Lily blush even more.

Soon James head came out with a black lacy garter in his mouth. He swung it around playfully with his teeth as his friends cheered for him to throw it. He tossed it into the air and out of a very shocking impulse the most unlikely person caught it.

Remus.

The werewolf flushed as he looked to Ginny. She gave him a sultry look as she waltzed up to him. She grabbed the back of his neck and smashed his lips to hers in a sloppy, champagne fueled kiss sparked by a black lace garter. There were louder hoots and cheers for Remus from the guys.

Soon after that James and Lily road off in the red flying car to Italy for their honeymoon. Everyone clapped and called out things like 'have a good honeymoon' or 'you dog, James!' while throwing white and gold confetti after them.

The Potters' house elves began to clean up. The piano player still played while sipping his drink. Mr. and Mrs. Potter lingered on the dance floor, reliving their wedding together quietly. Sirius, Hermione, Remus, Ginny, Regulus and Angie all sat around the coffee table with drinks in their hands and smiles on their faces. Remus had Ginny on his lap, his lips fused with hers in buzzed bliss. Sirius had Hermione in the crook off his neck on the big leather chair and was whispering things in her ear that made her blush a shade of crimson.

Angie and Regulus were cuddled near the fire on the floor, her body in between his legs as he wrapped his arms around her waist from behind. He would softly kiss her hair before his arms tightened on her. She leaned back to lay her head closer to his and sighed contently. By now the effects of the polyjuice had worn off. But since it was only them, they didn't worry. But they'd have to leave soon. They never could come out of their hiding spot for too long.

So they stood from the floor. Angie announced that they had to leave. Hermione and Ginny promptly abandoned their men to beg Angie to stay just a little while longer. They hadn't seen her for months. But Angie shook them off with a sad smile, "We have too. But we'll see each other again. I promise." She always had to say that, no matter how redundant it sounded by now with all the letters they'd been writing.

After saying goodbye to his brother Regulus stood by the door with his wand out and ready. Angie walked to him after saying another tearful goodbye to her two best friends. Ever since Angie turned 17 she'd been able to aparate them without anyone being notified. Regulus turned 17 soon as well. Angie grabbed him hand and they both apartated out without another word for fear that Angie would stall more.

Hermione stared after them as Remus and Ginny returned. Sirius wrapped his arms around her waist and looked at the place his brother had been standing. They both missed their brother and sister.