Summary: Petunia Evans would not be a cruel woman. No, she was going to change that. Petunia Evans is going to redeem herself. A story where Petunia redeems herself with the memories of the future.

N/A: Nothing belongs to me. Everything is JK Rowling.

Rating: T-ish?

Chapter 2

It's been a week since school has started. Petunia is starting to recollect her memories of friendship and hardship.

First, there was her posh best friend Evelyn Everwood, a half-French girl in her grade that loved to lavishly show off her jewels and wealth by emphasizing that she went back every summer to her father's French cottage. Perhaps that was the beginning of why she ever married Vernon in the first place.

He had the same level of wealth that Evelyn had. Although Harry did start to ruin it for the family once he knew how to communicate. Everything that came out of the smaller boy seems to enraged her husband—well Vernon. He wasn't exactly her husband anymore.

And calling someone her husband at this age would probably spiral her father into hunting down this so-called 'Vernon'. Petunia surpassed a chuckle.

Then there was Tommie or Thomas F. Jones, the son of Doctor Jones, of whom was Petunia's first love even if the man was at least twenty-something years older. Nothing could beat his wonderfully sculpted face. But back to his son, Tommie was Petunia's best male mate. Thomas was American and certainly acted like it but it worked. He nearly charmed half the girls in their school.

Petunia would be lying if she said that she wasn't charmed but only because Tommie reminded her of his father. Doctor Jones was one handsome man.

"Petunia?"

"Yes?"

Evelyn scowled at her, "Have you been listening?"

Petunia tilted her head to look at her best friend, "No." She would rather be frank with Evelyn and tell her the truth. It was technically Phys Ed class but they, not to brag, popular girls, they did whatever they wanted. Their teacher, Mr. Crewfield was too busy trying to charm the panties off of a new Science teacher. "What did you say?"

"I said that you have been spending too much time with your kid sister and that boy." She said the word like it was the worst thing that could have come out of her mouth. "You know how the Snapes are? Oh! Speak of the devil, here come your minions."

Petunia stood up just in time to see her sister's vivid red hair followed by a full head of black hair. She helped Evelyn off the steps, "Hey kiddos!"

Lily and Severus beamed once they knew the greeting was directed towards them. Evelyn shot them a glare from behind, "How was your class today?"

Lily and Severus immediately attached themselves on either arm of Petunia, dragging her away from Evelyn. They shot back a victorious look to Evelyn who fumed a bright red.

A hand landed on her shoulder and she whipped her head around, "Jones."

The blond boy wipes his head with the back of her shirt, "Morning. I see our dear Petunia got dragged away."

"Only by her demon minions."

"Don't let her hear you say that."

"Don't you think she has changed?"

Thomas stared in Petunia's direction, a fond smile on his face, "Even if she has, I think the change is for the better. She's a lot more mature."

Evelyn gaped after Thomas. She clenched her hands into a fist, glaring in the direction of Petunia. There was no way this was happening. She was going to get to the bottom of this.

And how dare she?! How dare Petunia try to charm Thomas away from her?! Disgusting.

Evelyn turned on her heels, ripping a ball away from a younger kid in the process and tossing it over the fence. She ignored their cries and continued on her way. If anything, her father will deal with it.

But first, she had to deal with those little demon minions before she placed Petunia back into her place—just behind her, letting her shine.

There's something suspicious happening.

Petunia can't really place her fingers on it but it was tingling her senses. It's been a whole month since this started. Evelyn and their group of friends were somehow always going to the washroom every time they had a break.

Thomas, dear Tommie, would keep her company until said group came back. They were snickering to each other like they knew some special secret.

Which obviously Petunia doubts because she does have the memories of her future. And every time, these thoughts would become nothing but fleeting worries as they fell back into their usual routine.

Petunia does not remember being the center of attention in her past life but this time around was different. She was the center of attention and she'd be lying if it didn't make her happy.

For once, she was the important one.

Though Evelyn did look annoyed, Petunia always made sure to make the conversation all about her family's cottage in France. Petunia internally chuckled, it was so easy to satisfy her best friend, so easy to calm her down.

Lately, her morning routine has been changing. Lily and Severus constantly flinched when she hugged them before sending them off to their class. She had also been upgraded to the front seat with her father even though she was very content with sitting with her kid sister and Severus. But both were adamant she sat up front.

Petunia had merely brushed it off as the pair being embarrassed to hang out with her. She didn't mind although she did miss having them constantly follow her around.

It was cute—she laughed. Mr. Evans shot his daughter a curious look but never questioned her any further.

Petunia's day went, as usual, she hung out with her friends and Thomas never failed to butt in on their conversation. But the only difference this time was that Lily and Severus were waiting for her at the entrance. Today was different because their parents were both going to be busy with work. Mrs. Evans was running late because there was a surge of booking in the library and Mr. Evans was busy with the sudden popularity of their factory goods.

Petunia was in charged tonight and she was hoping to start on their loads of laundry. She couldn't find Lily's clothes and finally found her sister hidden in the corner of their shared bathroom.

"Lils?"

Lily squeaked, shoving something behind her back. Petunia narrows her eyes, inching closer to her little sister. "What are you hiding?"

"N-nothing!"

Petunia settled back down. It would do their relationship no good if she tried to pry into her secret.

"You sure?"

Lily nods, cheeks blazing up rather quickly. Petunia nods her head, then she points at the laundry basket, "I need to do the laundry, where is your uniform?"

"I'll do the laundry! You go ahead with dinner."

Petunia nods her head, watching Lily's body language. She was really hiding something and whatever it was had to do with her uniform. Instead of probing any longer, Petunia settled for cooking dinner for their family.

It was halfway in math class that Petunia understood what all those jerky movements Lily and Severus were giving her.

For the past couple of months, the younger pair had been constantly avoiding her and making sure that they didn't go home together. Instead, Petunia had been going home with her friends.

Evelyn was brighter than ever and Thomas was finally hanging out with them more. Petunia really did try to join them in their conversation and tried her best to not constantly look over her shoulders to make sure that Lily and Severus were going home the right way.

But every time she checked, there was no one there. No redhead followed by a black head. It seems like Lily and Severus made sure to stay behind another thirty minutes to ensure that they wouldn't run into Petunia.

Honestly, it was starting to get on her nerves and yes, it did hurt Petunia.

But now, she had a slight idea about what was happening because the same thing has been going on for months now. Evelyn and her group of friends would get up during break and head to the bathroom. It didn't take a genius to figure out that they either had a super tiny size bladder or they had been doing something behind her back.

Once Petunia was sure that Evelyn was out of ears range, she leaned closer to Thomas. "Tommie, you're my best mate right?"

Thomas stared at her blankly then nodded his head. "Tell me what's going on?"

"What do you mean?"

Petunia rolled her eyes, crossing her arms, "Don't tell me that you don't find it strange that Evelyn and her friends are constantly using the washroom?"

"I mean, don't you females have small bladder?"

"Thomas."

"Sorry, sorry. But yeah, I found it weird that they have had this same routine."

Petunia snapped her fingers, "If you, of all people, have noticed, then surely there is something going on."

"Like what?"

"That's the part I haven't figured out." Petunia stood up, "Well, come on, we don't have all day."

Thomas stood up, and followed Petunia down the hall, whispering, "I would like to tell you that I cannot go inside the ladies' washroom."

"You don't need to but you'll be my henchman."

"Aye aye, captain—"

"Not a pirate, Thomas."

"Yes, m' lady."

Petunia turned around, snapping at her best mate, "You know what, just stand there and look pretty, okay?"

"Fine but if I hear anything as close to a fight as anything then I'm getting the teacher."

"Aye."

Petunia walked into the bathroom, there was a wall before the stalls but she couldn't hear a single sound which was weird considering how much Evelyn liked to talk. She walked in further and found no sign of her friends.

"—doing so good."

It was coming from outside. Petunia steps on top of the bathroom counter, pushing the window open. She found Evelyn and her gang of friends behind the school building. Petunia stretched her neck out and found that very familiar locks of red hair.

She could see Lily rubbing the side of her stomach and Evelyn's usual choir singing laughter was like signals of an oncoming apocalypse.

Petunia nearly exposed herself by growling when she spotted one of Evelyn's girls grabbing Lily by the hair. She quickly lowered down.

"What was that?!"

"Eve, I think there was a dog."

"You're lucky Evans. If you weren't Petunia's sister, you wouldn't even be able to come to school. Let's go, everyone, our dear friend must be waiting for me."

Petunia scowled, she didn't like the way Evelyn had said friend and she certainly didn't like how self-centered she was—Petunia scrambled to her feet, dashing out of the bathroom and back to the classroom.

Thomas wasn't far behind. They were both struggling to collect their breath by the time Evelyn came back. Evelyn raised carefully trimmed eyebrows. "What's with you two?"

"He was chasing me around the classroom."

Thomas gave her a look but nodded his head when Evelyn gave him a questioning stare. "How was your bathroom break?"

"My what?" Evelyn slipped out, "I mean yes, and it was good. Have you done the homework for Mrs. Ravens?"

Thomas obviously shook his head, "Petunia let me copy it earlier." He passes her his book.

Petunia watches them carefully. She couldn't possibly take Thomas out of the equation even if he did seem innocent.

Even the closest people to her would betray. But not Lily. Nor Severus. She was going to protect them and damn to hell if Evelyn stopped being her friend. She didn't need her anyway.

Oh. Petunia paused then leaned back on her chair. She stared at the fond look Evelyn was sending over to Thomas. This was interesting.

It was the same look that her father gave to their mother.

"Petunia?" Thomas held her hand, Evelyn sends her a look that was borderline between hands off and is she okay? "You okay? Do you need to visit my dad?"

Petunia shook her head, but instead held back Thomas' hand, getting a rather unique respond from both. Evelyn looks ready to throw Petunia out of the window but Thomas somehow got red in the cheeks.

"Hm…" she muttered under her breath just as their teacher walked in and told everyone to take a seat.

This was very interesting indeed.

N/A:

I was thinking that I should place a little back story to Petunia's life because why not? It goes give her a little more personality.

As you may have notice, her trait of being jealous is a little tame but she still lives on the feeling of importance. Obviously, I didn't really want to take all those traits away because then it wouldn't exactly be Petunia anymore.

Here are some character information:

Name: Thomas F. Jones

Description: He is a blond haired boy with blue eyes, he looks exactly like his father, Doctor Jones, but he is extremely skinny like Harry in the beginning of the book. However, he has a charming American accent that sometimes slips out.

Name: Evelyn Everwood

Description: She is Petunia's best friend since they were little kids. Evelyn is rich and spoiled and has five older brothers. She is the baby of the family which is why she can get anything she wishes.

Other characters mentioned by names: MRS. RAVENS, MR. CREWFIELD,