Chapter Two: The Daughter-in-Law
For sitting on her desk was a girl, no older than twenty. She had long dark auburn hair, and dark brown eyes, which was rare.
"W-Who are you?" Lily stuttered.
"The name is Ginny," the woman replied. "And I am here to help you."
"Help me? Help me how?"
"With the future mainly. You're going to need a lot of it when you get to school."
Lily frowned. "Is it going to be bad?"
"Well, no but there are some things that you'll need to learn."
"How do you know that?"
"Because I'm techniqually from the future."
"How do you know who I am?" Lily questioned, her curiosity getting to her as she gazed at the woman. She wasn't afraid of her, she didn't feel as if she was there to harm her.
"Let's just say I am your future daughter-in-law."
"My what?"
"Daughter-in-law. Your son would be here but then it would be more of a dead give away at who you are supposed to or will be getting married to. So while my husband is off doing whatever he is doing I am here to help you out."
Lily just looked at her. "I have a feeling that something bad happened in the future for you to be here while I am only eleven to help."
Ginny grinned. "As always, you're very brilliant and yes things have gone wrong in the future. That is why I am here to help."
"Alright."
"Don't worry, it's not that bad I promise."
"I don't believe you but I will listen to you."
"I can accept that. So, you met Professor McGonagall then. How'd you like her?"
"She's really amazing. It makes me want to go to the school even more. Is that where you went?"
"Yes, that's where I went, my parents went, my brothers went, and your son went."
"Is it as amazing as they say it is?"
"Even more amazing," Ginny replied with a happy grin.
"Can I ask you something?"
"That's what I am here for."
"Can everyone see you or just me?"
"Just you. I am here to help you out and no one else. Alright, so everyone else but mainly you."
"Why me?"
"Because it's you that has the biggest part in the future, everyone's future. But don't worry about that, I promise things will be better."
Lily nodded her head. "I think I'll get some sleep."
Ginny nodded and faded. Lily gazed at the spot that Ginny had just vacated.
"Why do I have a feeling that my life is about to get even more complicated?" Lily questioned out loud and she could have sworn she heard Ginny laugh.
Lily woke the next morning to a loud banging on her door. Groaning she buried her head back into her pillow.
"Get up Lily!" Anna yelled through the door. "It's time to get up."
"Go away!" Lily called back.
"No, Mum is taking us to Diagon Alley! Your parents already said it was alright so come on."
"I'm up, I'm up!" Lily yelled as she practically bolted from her bed and to her closet.
She quickly dressed surprised that she didn't fall to the ground. "Ginny!" Lily called out softly.
"Yes?" Ginny asked as she reappeared on the desk.
"If you're supposed to help me, what are you helping me in exactly?"
"Magic. You're going to learn things earlier than what you should and more powerful magic. Don't worry; I'll be with you at Diagon Alley so that you can see what kind of books you'll need. Not right away of course but you get the general idea."
Lily nodded as she pulled her shoes on.
"You are a little too excited," Ginny teased.
"So what if I am, weren't you ever excited when you first went?"
"Honestly? I was excited to be going to the school. See I grew up in a pureblood family."
"Pureblood. That's what Anna is. Meaning she has no Muggles in her family right?"
"Correct. Only my family is considered blood traitors but I'll explain more about that later. Anyways I have six older brothers so I knew a lot about magic. I was just happy to finally get to the school."
Lily gaped. "Six?"
"Yes, six. I am the only girl in seven generations."
"Amazing. I just have Petunia. I couldn't imagine having so many siblings."
Ginny smiled. "I can't imagine not having that many."
"LILY!" Anna screamed.
"Coming! Here we go."
Lily headed down the stairs and was met with a grinning Anna. The two girls headed out to the car, where Anna's mother was waiting for them.
"Good morning Lily."
"Morning, Mrs. Johnson."
"You two buckled?"
Both girls nodded their heads.
And so began their journey to Diagon Alley. Lily and Anna were grinning brightly as they walked down the packed streets of Diagon Alley.
"Alright Lily, your parents left some money for you to be able to purchase your supplies. Good thing you two are in the same year," Mrs. Johnson said.
"So where to first?" Anna asked her mother as she and Lily continued to look around.
"Madam Malkin's, to get your robes."
The two girls set out with Anna's mother. They pointed at things they saw in shop windows, being typical girls.
Once inside the dress robe shop they were greeted by a tall woman.
"Hello Ashley," the woman said as she spotted Mrs. Johnson. "Hello Anna."
"Hello," Anna said happily.
"It's about time you got your school robes. And who is your friend?"
"This is Lily," Mrs. Johnson said. "She's a muggle born."
"Ah and how do you like Diagon Alley so far?"
"A lot."
"Alright then, lets get you two some school robes."
It was a good half hour later before the two girls immerged from the shop, carrying a bag in their hands. They made their way to Flourish and Blotts to purchase their books.
"Go pick out your books," Mrs. Johnson said as she headed off to the counter.
Lily and Anna split up, each to a certain section to get what they needed and to get one for the other. They figured it would be faster.
"You'll need the standard ones," Ginny said over Lily's shoulder.
"Right," Lily remarked.
As Lily pulled the books off the shelf she continued down the aisles.
"There," Ginny pointed. Lily looked up and spotted the book. Mastery of Old Magic: Basic Theory Part One.
"That's not on the list."
"No it's not on the list but I think it would be wise to get it," Ginny told her.
Lily nodded her head and snatched the book off the shelf.
"Done?" Anna asked from the end of the aisle.
"Yes," Lily said as she moved down the aisle to her waiting best friend.
"What's that?" Anna questioned as she pointed at Lily's extra book.
"Just something I thought looked interesting."
Anna smiled. Lily was such a total book worm. "Come on Mum is waiting for us."
The two girls headed to the counter. Once everything was paid for they left the shop. Lily wasn't paying attention to where she was going as she tried to adjust her things and ran straight into someone.
"I'm so sorry," Lily said as she scrambled to her knees, picking up her scattered books.
"It's fine, I wasn't paying attention either," a boy's voice floated to her ears.
He held out the final book to her and she looked up. Lily froze when she met a pair of dazzling hazel eyes.
"Thank you," Lily told him, smiling slightly.
"Your welcome."
"Come on James, we have to be done before tonight," a woman called to him.
"Coming Mum," James said as he gave Lily one last smile before disappearing.
Lily watched him leave taking in his black hair that seemed like he'd been in a bad wind storm. Shaking her head slightly, she turned to catch up to Anna.
"Do you know who that is?" Anna asked as she indicated to James.
"No," Lily said. "Should I?"
"Oh right, I forget sometimes. He's James Potter. His family is full of purebloods and he's very wealthy. His parents had him late in life."
Lily just nodded her head. She didn't really know what to say, what could she say? Something about him seemed familiar and she couldn't figure out why. Then she could have sworn she heard Ginny laughing at her when she had collided with James.
"What's next?" Lily asked, breaking free of her thoughts.
"You two need an owl," she told the girls.
They made their way to get their owls.
Lily and Anna looked around in awe at the assortment of animals. As they walked through the place Lily came to stop just in front of the cats. They were up to the side of the cage, trying to get people's attention.
"Aren't you all adorable," Lily cooed as she reached in through the openings to scratch a gray cat on the head. She looked around the cage, seeing if she possibly wanted a cat when she spotted one curled up in the far corner.
Lily moved away from the other ones to look at this one. It was a dark gray color. As Lily approached it, it looked up. She gasped as she met the little kitten's eyes. They were a beautiful amber color. The cat got to its feet and meowed.
"Hey little one," she said as she scratched the cat's head. "You're perfect."
The cat just meowed again and Lily couldn't resist smiling.
"Aw, it's adorable, I always wanted a cat," Ginny said as she reappeared beside Lily.
The cat, to both their surprise, turned to look at Ginny.
"I thought you said only I could see you," Lily whispered.
"I'm not sure that pertains to animals," Ginny remarked. "Either that or you have a very special cat on your hands."
Lily nodded her head and removed the little kitten from the cage.
"How cute," Anna said as she appeared beside Lily.
"You got an owl," Lily remarked as she looked at the brown owl.
"Come on girls," Anna's mum called.
The two headed to the front to pay. Lily purchasing a carrier for her cat as well.
"On to Ollivander's, where you will get your wands."
They continued on through the crowded streets and to Ollivander's. Inside they were surprised at how empty it was.
Upon entering a small bell signaled their entrance.
"Hello, hello," a man said as he came from the back. Wand boxes were stacked all over the back shelves. The place seemed pretty ordinary. "You two must be looking for a new wand."
"Yes sir they are," Mrs. Johnson said.
"Ah Ashley, if I do recall. You had an Oak wand 12 inches I believe, quite sturdy."
"You remember, as always. Still works as well as always."
"Wonderful news. Now onto the little ones. Let's see what I can find for you," he said as he pointed to Anna. He disappeared into the back before returning carrying a black box. "Try this."
Anna cautiously reached out to pick up the wand. With a flick of her wrist beautiful sparks shot from the tip in the shape of butterflies. Anna was grinning.
"Perfect. Oak, just like your Mum with a Dragon Heartstring, 13 inches."
Anna grinned as she nodded her head.
"Now for this young lady."
Ollivander once again disappeared into the back and three women could hear him digging around for one. He came back with a pleasant smile.
"I believe, young lady, that this one will do quite well for you. Willow, 10 ¼ inches, swishy, quite useful for charms," he told her.
Lily took the wand in her hands, surprised that it fit so well. With a wave of the wand bright sparks came from the tip.
"Perfect," Lily said with a smile.
After paying for the two wands they completed their shopping just before midday. So the three stopped off at the Leaky Cauldron for something to eat. Lily's cat was soon removed from its carrier and resting peacefully in her owner's lap.
"What are you going to name her?" Anna questioned before she shoved some chicken into her mouth.
Lily gave her friend and odd look but shook her head. She was used to her friend's manners and eating habits.
"Anna," her mother admonished.
"Sorry," Anna replied with a sheepish grin. "Well?"
"I don't know what I'll name her to be really honest. What about your owl?"
"Er…that's a good question. Maybe I'll name him Carl."
"Carl?" Her mother and Lily questioned.
"Yes, how many owls do you know are named Carl?" Anna asked.
"None because most people don't name their animals that way."
Anna pulled a face. "But I'm not most people and I like the name Carl, I think it fits him."
Her mother just rolled her eyes. "You get it from your father."
Anna just laughed happily. "Dad would say I got it from you. He says you named the family owl."
"I did not, that was your father."
Lily just chuckled quietly to herself. Her friend and her mother were always very interesting to listen to when they argued over pointless little things. Anna was more like her mother than her father and they both knew it. But her mother never wanted to admit to being so silly.
"Well, we should have you home soon Lily," Ashley said once they'd finished eating.
Lily nodded her head and put her cat back into its carrier.
The three rose to their feet and made their way out of Diagon Alley. Just as they were almost to the exit Lily managed to run into someone yet again. This time Lily hit the ground rather hard on her bum.
"Bugger," she muttered as she looked up.
"Sorry, again," the figure said.
Lily gaped when she realized she was gazing into the same hazel eyes that she had spotted earlier. Her stomach knotted suddenly and that worried her a lot.
"It's okay," Lily told him as she took the hand he offered. He pulled her up to her feet.
"I didn't mean to run into you again, I hope the fall didn't hurt you," he said sincerely.
"It's alright, I've had worse before."
"I'm James."
"Lily."
"Nice to meet you. I take it you'll be going to Hogwarts this year?"
"James!" A voice called.
"Coming Mum!" James yelled and Lily could hear a bit of irritation in his voice.
"Yes I am," Lily told him.
He flashed a smile at her once she had answered him. "Then I guess I'll be seeing you there."
"See you there," Lily replied as he stepped around her and headed off to where his Mum was waiting.
"That's twice today," Anna told her as she appeared beside her best friend, causing the young woman to jump.
"So? It's just bad timing."
"Or more like it was on purpose. James hardly talks to anyone and he's talked to you twice."
"What, is he that stuck up?" Lily asked a bit worried.
"No but he was shy growing up. He's an only child just like me. He's actually a bit of a prat once you get to know him. Spoiled too."
"That's good to know in advance then," Lily remarked as the two hurried to catch up with Ashley.
The ride back was full of chatter, mainly Anna and her mother arguing. That left Lily to think over the day's events.
She had no idea that her new life would be so full of such things. It was hard for her to actually take everything in all at once. The amount of people and the numerous things that she'd be learning about when she got to school. Not only that but she'd spent most of the year away from home. Lily was a bit worried about that, she was so used to being there for her sister that it would be so hard to leave her.
They had each other for so long that it just seemed wrong to leave her alone. Their parents were never home and when they were they were always in their room or not in the mood to talk to their own children.
She supposed that came with the territory of working such strenuous jobs that you don't really think of anything besides work. When she first learned that she vowed to never do that to her own children if she could help it. To be raised without your parents was hard enough and she was lucky that she had always had Petunia to help her out when things got so bad.
Her sister was acting a bit strange since she was confirmed to be a witch. Why? She didn't know and every time she tried to approach her sister she just said she had other things to do. It was completely unlike her to act like that.
Then there was James. She had never felt her stomach clench like that before and she knew what it meant. It was like she always knew but was just waiting for it. Then it happened. Just looking at him made her head spin. Even now, thinking about him, made her heart rate increase. She liked him, there was no way around it.
Why? She'd met him twice and barely talked to him at all, yet there was that feeling. That feeling of just knowing that he was important and that was something she just couldn't ignore.
Then there was what Anna had told her about him. He was a bit stuck up but oddly enough Lily kind of knew that. Growing up in a rich family and as an only child will do that.
She was now worried. If she liked him now would she still like him? Was this really the one? Or was it just some silly crush that she developed on a cute boy?
Here Lily paused in her thoughts. She'd met plenty of really cute boys and none of them made her heart rate increase or her stomach flutter. So what made him so different? What made him so special?
Maybe she could ask Ginny. Ginny would probably be able to tell her a bit more about this mysterious boy that she'd just met. After all, it was her future that they were talking about.
"Hey Lily, we're here," Anna told her as she shook her friend's shoulder.
"Oh," Lily said a bit surprised to see them outside of her home. "Thanks so much."
"I'll come in with you, I need to take the spells of your things," Ashley told her as she got out with Lily.
The two stopped in the living room where Ashley undid all the shrinking spells on Lily's things.
"I'll see you soon," Ashley said as she hugged Lily.
"See you later," Lily replied as she hugged her back.
Lily waved to them as they left and when she turned she was surprised to see Petunia at the bottom of the stairs.
"You're home," Petunia said with a smile.
Lily smiled, relieved that Petunia was talking again. "Yep and I got all my supplies to."
"Really, what did you get?" Petunia questioned as the two girls headed into the living room.
Grinning happily she began telling her sister all the things she'd gotten as they both began to pick up her things to take them to her room. Ginny watched over the two, frowning slightly as she watched the two sisters.
A/N: Well here is chapter two and we already have james! Yea! I know completly random and yes there is more to Lily and James' relationship then I let all of you know about in Twist of Fate series. Actually there is a lot more and all of that wonderful stuff. Amazing how I can be so deceptive alright so I'm probably not but what the heck, why not say something completly random.
Also, for any of you who are also reading...The Seventh Weasley Kid (Sorry I forgot the title of my own story for a moment there, how sad -.-) That will be updated, hopefully some time this week as I have finished chapter two and got it back from one beta, now I should probably go skin the other one grumbles about the injustice
Ne how I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and the next one you get to learn a startling surprise! Well it's not startling if any of you remember ne thing about the chapters of Twist of Fate part 3 but which ones I won't tell you just I'll finally give the FULL details about the truth of Lily's life.
And this is a special dedication to my Lil sister, shesshys-flame-of-faith (for any of you who might be interested in inuyasha fanfics, then you can read hers) As she is turning 16 today! (My 'sweet sixteen' was actually quite horrible and I hopefully will never relive that one again! Pitful huh? I think I spelt that wrong!) Ne how Happy Birthday and love ya very much. Eep! She'll be home in a minute.
Remember this is all unbetaed so no correcting my grammar issues! But constructive criticism is always welcomed, flames are not Thanks to all who reviewed last chapter, I really appreciate it.
Seritha
