A/N: Sqquueee! Fluff time! Twoshot for the time being - but I'll probably continue it. With repeated poking, I think I'll continue Predictionsss. So check that soon - there should be a chapter up. R&R! XOXO
"Lily, sweetheart, it's time to get up." Somewhere, far, far away a voice was calling to Lily, cutting through the dream she was entwined with.
"Meerghhhh…" Though her mouth was opening, somehow her tongue just wouldn't work. From just above her a small laugh escaped from Sasha's lips. It floated around in the room, like a tiny white butterfly coming to wake Lily up. Finally it worked, and the redhead flung the duvet off her body and opened her eyes.
"Happy wedding day!" Sasha's fingers were on her ribs and tickling her, making her writhe and giggle. "I'll go get some breakfast, and when I'm back you better be conscious." She winked and retreated from Lily's room.
The door shut with a quiet click behind Sasha and she padded down the narrow staircase of the Potter's country house. In the kitchen raucous laughter could be heard, as well as the smells of a full English fry up, and – Sasha sniffed again – chocolate-chip pancakes. Pushing open the door she was met with another burst of laughter and she drank in the scene. Gathered around the wooden table were her favourite people. On one side Evangeline was seated next to one of James's gorgeous cousins, Alex. They were holding hands and were smiling, besotted. On the other side of the table, Sirius lazed languidly, his arm around a pretty blonde American, Valerie, who was preparing the pancakes, an apron over her tiny shorts. In the corner Mr and Mrs Potter stood in matching dressing gowns, cradling mugs of tea and looking absolutely drained. Happy, but drained. And finally, standing at the head of the table, was Remus. Just setting eyes on him Sasha could feel a smile creep up to the corners of her mouth. He grinned back, and called to her across the chatter. "So the bride's awake?"
She gave him a thumbs up. "Yep, and Sirius –" She faced the man in question "I heard noises from James's room."
Sirius looked thrilled. "Good! It's time I was a proper best man!" He untangled his arm from Valerie's waist and scampered out of the kitchen.
"How's Lily?" Valerie smiled widely, as she piled a plate full of pancakes.
"Well, from what I could make out she was 'Meeugghhh'" Sasha took the plate from the American, and brought it over to the fruit platter.
"That good, huh?" Valerie passed her a cup of tea. "One sugar and skimmed milk."
"Perfect. Darling, you're an absolute star!" Sasha gave Valerie a peck on the cheek and hastened towards Remus.
"Good morning. You look beautiful." He looked at her, his warmth spreading all over her body.
"As do you."
"Beautiful? I was hoping for handsome."
"You look perfect." She placed a tender kiss on his cheek. "I have to run. I'll see you later."
"Sasha!" She turned around. "Don't forget to grab something to eat yourself."
"I won't!" She leant over the fruit bowl and bit into an apple, walking off with it still in her mouth. Remus chuckled quietly, twisting his watch around his wrist.
Sasha kneed open the door, finding the room empty, but splashing came through from the open bathroom. She spat the apple out onto the bed. "Okay, we have a lovely selection this morning, Miss Evans. We have chocolate-chip pancakes, cooked by our in-house chef, or a selection of seasonal fruit, as well as a wide range of tasty cereals." She laid them out on the vanity table, and sat down, taking a huge bite of the apple as she went.
"Oh – we also have" She finished chewing. "We also have a lovely fresh cuppa just for you. One sugar and skimmed milk!"
"You couldn't bring it through, could you?" Lily's voice sounded wobbly.
Sasha walked into the steamy bathroom. Lily was wrapped in a towel, sitting on the toilet seat. A tear ran down her cheek.
"Oh darling, what's wrong?"
"I'm nervous, Sash!"
The tall, dark haired girl leant over and squeezed then shorter redhead. "Don't be nervous. You and James are perfect together! It'll be the perfect life. Just promise me something."
"Mmm? What?" Lily's voice sounded the smallest Sasha had heard it.
"That when I'm an old, unmarried maid, I can stay in your guest room."
"Of course."
"And be great auntie Sasha."
"For definite." A smile played on Lily's lips.
"Good. Now come! And be merry, darling Lily, because you have a lot to be merry about!"
While Lily was drying herself, and her hair, Sasha slipped into her bridesmaid dress. Every time she saw it she shivered with delight. The dress was truly lovely. It was a dark, deep navy, just like the dress she wore to her seventh year ball. However, instead of velvet this dress was a thick satin that was not too shiny, but not dull. It was strapless, pleating up around her breasts, and nipped in tightly at the waist. From there it swung out, ending at the knee in a puffball bottom that was incredibly flattering on her tanned legs that went up to her armpits, practically. Being insanely tall, she slipped on a pair of silver flats and was ready.
Finally Lily was breakfasted and dry, and sitting in front of the vanity table, staring into the mirror. Together the women started on makeup, giggling like schoolgirls. Suddenly there was knocking at the door.
"Come in!" they chorused. Evangeline bustled in hovering another two mugs of tea in front of her. She too was dressed in the navy bridesmaid dress, but hers was more fitted, and less puffball. Being the shortest of the trio, she was wearing silver heels.
"I thought you'd need some caffeine." She placed them down on the table. "Lily you look beautiful, absolutely gorgeous." She gave the redhead a squeeze.
"Doesn't she just? Oh Lil, you look perfect." Sasha clapped her hands delightedly.
"And James? Is he ok?" Lily turned to Evangeline.
"He looks smashing, very handsome, very dapper." She smiled broadly, and passed Lily a pink lip gloss.
It was time for the dress, and both Evangeline and Sasha started squealing and jumping up and down. Suddenly there was a pop, and Valerie appeared in the middle of the bathroom, she too in a navy dress. She tripped over a pile of freshly washed towels, landing on the floor with a bump. "Shit! Sorry, I didn't want to miss your beautiful bride moment!" She waved her wand and the towels were re-folded. With another wave of her wand Lily's dress was out of the wardrobe and hanging in mid air in front of them.
The dress, once Lily was zipped in was perfect. It was a buttery cream colour, and made very simply from rough silk. It clung to her delicate curves, and was strapless, supporting her small breasts. Just below her hips it flared out gently, supported by layer after layer of the softest tulle. When Lily spun around the dress spun out. She was an absolute vision. She slipped on some silver heels and sat down once again at the vanity to do her hair.
Sasha and Evangeline both cleared their throats awkwardly, brushing away a few dropped tears. "You look amazing Lil." Sasha's voice was husky again, like it had been those years ago. There was a light knock at the door.
"Come in." Evangeline opened the door, and her eyes opened wide. Standing in the frame was Lily's mother – Rose, but also Lily's sister.
"Oh, erm, come in. Lily's just getting ready…" Evangeline spun around and walked back towards Sasha and Val, mouthing "Fuck!"
Petunia and Margery walked in awkwardly. There was a long silence. "My darling girl!" Lily was engulfed by a bear hug from her plump mother, and she patted her on the back, not taking her eyes off Petunia once.
"I'm so glad you could make it." Lily's voice was heavy with emotion, her eyes were welling up. Her mother nodded.
"I'm – glad you invited me…" Petunia's voice was strained. "I brought some earrings for you to wear. They belonged to our grandmother." She stuck her hand out. In it was a tiny, blood red silken pouch. "You don't have to if you don't want to."
"I'd love to." Lily bit down on her lip. I mustn't cry. It's my wedding day! "But I don't have pierced ears…"
"It's okay. They're clip-ons."
Petunia stepped forward into the room and tipped the pouch out into her hand. Two earrings, delicate drops of pearl, fell out onto her skin.
"Tuney – would you put them on for me?"
"Are you sure?" Lily only nodded. And so Petunia stepped forward, next to her sister on her wedding day. They were such opposites, such extremes; one wouldn't be able to tell they were related at all. Petunia leant over, her protruding collarbone catching the light and creating dark shadows beneath it. Her long and bony hands fumbled on the clips, shaking violently. Her nails were painted a harsh red, which was chipped on the forefinger of her right hand. On her left hand a wedding ring sparkled and caught the light.
"You're married?" Lily's voice was barely a whisper.
"To Vernon Dursley. Two months ago. I'm sorry you weren't there." Petunia's manner was almost robotic, and uncomfortable.
Petunia was done with the earrings finally, and Lily rose. She gave her sister a long hug, and the silence was overbearing. Their mother sniffed into a handkerchief. Evangeline and Sasha just sat, helplessly on the bed.
"GIRLS, WEDDING IN AN HOUR!" Sirius stuck his head around the door. "And may I just say, you ladies are look absolutely ravishing today. Especially you Lily who's eyes are like the…"
He petered off, having caught sight of Rose and Petunia. "You must be Petunia?" He walked in slowly, offering his hand to the tall and thin woman with the pinched face.
She looked at him and nodded.
"I'm Rose, Lillian's mother." But she however, didstick out her hand and shook with Sirius. "And you are?"
"Sirius Black, James's best friend and best man." He nodded proudly, sticking out his chest.
"Good to meet you, Serious." Rose was fairly pompous, and started bustling around asking about tea. Sirius gave them a raised eyebrow and a wink and was gone. Rose turned to Lily.
"Dear me, he had messy hair!"
