"Okay well where do I begin," Sirius started.

"At the beginning," Charles suggested.

"Okay, great idea Mr. Potter," Sirius cried like Charles had just solved the problem of world hunger, not telling him where to start a story.

Elizabeth laughed and shook her head, "Sirius whatever happened to the quite boy I once knew."

"That was Remus," Charles said.

"Yeah I didn't think somebody could change that much," she laughed.

"Mrs. Potter," Sirius said in mock horror.

"I'm only kidding Sirius, I could never forget you."

"Thank you."

"Because when somebody gets black slime dumped on them during their first meeting they don't seem to forget the culprit of it."

"You're funny Grandma," Harry laughed.

"Thank you sweetie."

"Sirius," Harry said.

"What Prongslet?"

"Story?"

"Oh right, sorry."

"One track mind," Elizabeth said.

""I can't believe you would say such a thing. You know I can think of more than one thing at a time," Sirius cried.

"Okay Sirius, story NOW," Elizabeth said, "Or Harry's going for his nap."

"Fine. Okay well…"

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October 27, 1979

James Potter rolled over in his bed, trying to savor the last seconds of sleep. His best friends Sirius Black wouldn't have it that way though because he came running in the room and jumped on the bed screaming, "James, James wake up. It's you're wedding day, the day you dreamed about forever because you're finally will have Evans for life."

That got James out of bed quickly, "What time is it Sirius?"

"10:00," Sirius said simply.

"Sirius, what the hell I have to be at the place by 12:00."

"What are you a girl or something? Since when do you need 2 hours to get ready? I bet Evans doesn't even take thaaaattttt long."

"Just get out of the way," James growled.

"Oh some Stag go up on the wrong side of the bed," Sirius cooed.

"Sirius I'm warning you," James said pointing his wand at his best mate.

"Sorry, I'll be downstairs if you need me," Sirius said as he backed out of the room.

James closed the door and sat back down on the bed and sighed. Sirius was right today was the day he married the love of his life, Lily Evans. In only a few hours she would be Lily Potter. James looked over at the empty side of the bed. Lily had made a big deal of not spending the night with him. She said it was bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding. Because of this she was staying with her best friends Rachael, Catalina (Cat) and Sophia at their flat. James stood up and started to get ready.

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1983

There was a pop and a woman appeared. She had to have come straight from work because as Assistant to the Minister for Magic she was very dressed up.

"Hey Rach," Sirius said.

"Sirius," she said.

"I'm just telling Harry here about his parents wedding day."

"Cool, I'll help," she said as she pulled up a chair.

Rachael, Remus, Sophia and Sirius were always popping into the Potter's Manor. They always tried to make sure Harry felt like he had a family. It was sometimes hard for him because his grandparents weren't as young as they once were so that's where the four friends of his parents came in.

"I remember when she stayed with us the night before, Cat…" her eyes welled up, "I can't believe it's been 2 years since James, Lily and Cat died."

"Nobody can," Sirius mumbled.

"Sirius, please?" Harry pleaded.

"Okay Harry," Rachael who was his godmother said.

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Lily woke up at 8:00 and jumped out of bed. She was so excited that it was her wedding day, it was going to be perfect. She had her shower and slipped into her soft robe and walked down the stairs. There at the table were her best friends in the world Rachael, Cat and Sophia. At Hogwarts her and her best friends had been the envy of all guys. Lily and Rachael were the biggest flirts in the school and had dated as many guys as Sirius Black and James Potter had dated girls. They always called themselves flirts, some girls might have called them sluts but they said all they did was have a little fun. Cat and Sophia flirted but not to the same extent as Rachael and Lily. Everyone said that Rachael and Lily should get together with the leaders of the Marauders Black and Potter but the girls never would. They didn't even know why but there was this unspoken agreement that none of them dated the Marauders. It might have been because if you are a player you have no control over another player because they want that same control. Whatever the case it took the two biggest flirts at Hogwarts until their last night at school to finally get together. Since then though they were rarely seen without the other. Then 1 year and 4 months later they were getting married.

Lily's best friends helped her get ready and then they headed of to the church.

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The wedding went smoothly, Lily looked absolutely gorgeous and James didn't pull anything stupid much to his parents relief. Most people thought that James had grown up and that's why Lily got together with him but everyone that was especially close to the couple including Lily knew that was as far off from the truth as possible.

After the ceremony the bridal party went outside to the garden to get their pictures taken. There was a little stream with a wood foot bridge and maple trees that were the most beautiful shades of red and gold in the background. James thought everything was great but what he couldn't wait for was the chance to get his new bride alone.

The reception was at the Potter's family place. It was a sit down dinner with a lot of champagne. James had downed his flute after the toasts and noticed that Lily's was sitting their almost full and he thought it was odd because like him she never turned down any alcohol. She and Sirius were the only ones to ever tie him with how much alcohol they could consume and still be conscious. He grabbed her flute of champagne and took a big gulp of it and almost spat it back out. He but it down and turned to her, "Lily what is that?"

She shook her head to say not now.

"What is it, tell me?"

Lily stood up and grabbed his arm and hauled him out past the head table and back into the house.

"Oh can't wait for the honeymoon or something," James teased.

"James I'm serious when I say no I mean it."

"Fine, but what was it?" he said.

She sighed if he could push her buttons why couldn't she push his, "Okay well what were you doing taking my drink in the first place?"

"I've never seen you turn down alcohol," he said simply, "But that's really not the question, the question is what the heck was that stuff, it had no flavor."

"Sparkling water," Lily said simply, "There are you happy?"

"Very," James said happily because he had one that battle with her.

Lily looked down at the ground and then up at the ceiling and said, "James you might want to sit down."

"Oh lap dance time right?"

"No, not right now."

"Oh…"

"James I have a sort of wedding present for you."

"Oh cool, well where is it?"

"James," she sat down beside him, "I'm pregnant."

James' mouth dropped and he stared in shock at Lily, "How?"

"Well I think you know how," she said.

"How?" he repeated again.

"Well when you do it as much as we did it's kind of bound to happen," Lily said.

"Oh my god, I'm going to be a daddy," James said. He jumped up and pulled Lily up with him and kissed her.

"You guys do know that everyone is looking for you two?" a voice said from the doorway.

"Ah sorry Padfoot, we'll be out in a minute," James said.

"You better be because you're parents are getting some ideas."

"Well they should be," Lily said.

Sirius grimaced and then walked back out to the party.

"No telling anybody," Lily said.

"Why not?"

"Not yet, please James for me?"

"Fine, but only because it's for you," he kissed her and then led her back outside to the party. After the party the two apparated to the place they were to stay at in the South of France for their honeymoon.

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"It was so magical," a woman said.

Everyone turned and saw another woman standing there. They had been so engrossed in Sirius' story that they didn't see Remus and Sophia apparate in.

"It was," Elizabeth said. As much as the fours coming and going could be a nuisance she welcomed it because they kept Harry busy and gave her and Charles a rest and also they gave Harry a taste of his parents that they were unable to.

"Well Harry I think its nap time," Rachael said.

"Okay," he said. He stood up and gave everybody a kiss goodnight and then followed Rachael up to his bedroom.

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a/n Thanks for all the great reviews. Keep it up. As you can see the story was laid out a bit differently than some other ones. There is going to be some more memories but also you'll see Harry's aging. I wanted to do a separate L/J but it seems like there is so many out their that are pretty much the same so that's why I chose this.

So please review and IDEAS ARE WELCOME and really appreciated. Thanks