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A week after Hugo and Cassie's wedding Lily and Scorpius planned to tell the Potter/Weasley clan that they were engaged. Lily and Scorpius talked over the major details and set a date for the following May. Neither really wanted to wait that long, but felt that any sooner just wouldn't be doable, especially knowing both Ginny Potter and Astoria Malfoy would be hoping to help with the planning. Lily asked if her parents would come early to the brunch they planned as the excuse for the gathering.
Lily felt her nerves buzzing as she heard a knock on the door, which she knew would be her parents. Ginny had a large smile on her face and donned a lovely floral dress, perfect for the summer setting of the gathering. Her red hair, several shades lighter than Lily's, was up in a loose knot at the nape of her neck, a few strands had already fallen out.
"Hi mum," Lily said as she stepped aside for her mother to enter. "Where's dad?"
Ginny's smile faltered, only for a moment. "He's caught up at the office," there was a restlessness to the older woman's voice, and Lily knew automatically that her father had been away quite often as of late.
"Well, this has kind of muddled up my plans," Lily mumbled to herself as Scorpius and Albus entered the room. Ginny turned her attention to the two men and greeted both, apologizing for her husband's tardiness.
Albus looked at his sister from the corner of his eye, knowing she was trying to calculate her next move. He remembered the day of the wedding, when Lily and Scorpius told them that they were engaged.
"Oi," Albus called to his friend. His grip on the unbelievably beautiful girl next to him tightened. "Where are you two off to?" He kept his voice light when he spotted his best mate and little sister had made up. Lily and Scorpius turned and made their way over to where Albus and Vera stood.
"We're just going back to the flat," Scorpius said. He looked tired, his eyes were red, and the dark circles under his eyes were worse than Albus had seen them before.
"I don't need to walk in on anything when I get home!" Albus protested as his sister's hand came crashing down on his shoulder. She looked playful, but that hurt.
"Don't be a git, Albus," she was joking, but she looked slightly indignant at the assumption.
"Maybe we'll just come with you then," Albus had intended on ruining any plans the two might have had, but then Vera put her arm on his shoulder.
"Albus," she gently admonished. She was still Lily's best friend, and had no plans to ruin her time with her beau.
"It's ok, Vera" Lily said looking at her friendly gratefully. "We're just going to take a nap, but I actually wanted to talk to you two."
"What are we wating for then," Albus exclaimed. Scorpius rolled his eyes. He was tired, but he had hoped for a little alone time before the nap, and now his best mate was ensuring nothing would happen.
The four said a quick, heartfelt congratulations to the bride and groom before apparating away from the wedding. Once the four were in the flat, Lily couldn't help herself any more.
"We're engaged!" She blurted out.
Albus stood shocked, while Vera squealed in delight. She hugged her best friend tightly before pulling back and probing her with her eyes. "Tell me you're not pregnant?"
Albus choked on air.
"No!" Lily quickly assured her friend. She looked at her brother. He was gaining some of the coloring back in his face at least. "It just feels right, you know? He asked me at the beach house, and well, we've been engaged since then." The words poured out of Lily's mouth in a rush. Scorpius grabbed her hand and kissed the palm gently.
"I just want to spend the rest of my life with her," he said simply while eyeing his love. Albus finally seemed to gain some composure when he turned from his sister to his best friend.
"Bloody hell," he said. "He's been in love with you since Hogwarts. I guess this shouldn't surprise me." He grinned crookedly and pulled his best mate and sister in for a group hug and pulled back laughing. Lily raised an eyebrow. "I just cant wait to see how Uncle Ron takes the news!"
Still, Lily was more worried about the Malfoys, well one in particular, and how they would react to the news. And when Albus led his mother into the backyard where they were having the gathering Lily stayed behind, keeping Scorpius with her.
Scorpius could see the stress on Lily's expression. He adored the crease that formed between her brows when she worried over something trivial. "What's wrong love? Are you worried about telling them?"
Lily looked at Scorpius, wondering how she could doubt anything he told her. "I know you told me not to worry, but, well I'm afraid of what your grandparents will say." She was more concerned that they might curse her, but she didn't voice that concern.
Scorpius cupped her face in his hands and looked at her deeply. "I would never let anything happen to you." He said solemnly. "Lets not worry about that today. My mother can handle my grandparents if they overreact." Lily nodded and agreed to put that in the back of her mind for the day.
When Lily and Scorpius went outside with the others Lily watched as Albus and Vera talked with James and their mother. James hadn't been dating anyone in particular, and since this was a family occasion decided to hold off bringing anyone in particular.
"Well," Lily said as she reached the small group. "I'd hoped dad would be here for this, but he will find out soon enough." Ginny Potter turned her full attention toward Lily, who was still holding Scorpius' had, but seemed to have plenty of confidence in what she was about to say. "Scorpius and I love each other very much. He asked me to marry him and I've said yes." Lily was smiling widely and Scorpius pulled her a little closer to him.
Ginny cupped her hand to her mouth before pulling each of them in for a hug. James seemed slightly stunned, but genuinely happy for the couple. He pulled Scorpius aside for a moment to congratulate him and thank him for helping his sister when her heart was broken.
"I wish your father would have been here," Ginny spoke with tears in her eyes. "But I am just so happy for both of you. And Scorpius, we are glad that you are becoming a part of this family, officially."
"Thank you, Mrs. Potter" Scorpius said.
"Don't be silly, call me Ginny!"
"What's going on here?" Harry asked when he saw everyone smiling and hugging. He'd had to see himself in to the house when no one came to the door.
"Dad!" Lily squealed. "Scorpius and I are getting married!" Harry smiled, though he wasn't entirely surprised. Ginny noticed, and was quick to inqure.
"Well, Scorpius may have mentioned something about that to me, though that was some time ago. I was wondering if it would ever happen." Harry said with a crooked smile, very similar to one that Albus often got.
Lily looked at Scorpius who only shrugged. He had to ask her father's permission, after all he wanted to be sure that once she accepted nothing else would stand in their way of spending their lives together.
Later, when everyone else arrived, the two made the announcement again. Most were overjoyed, though Ron was clearly displeased. Hermione made up for her husband's lack of enthusiasm with her own. Even Rose, who was still dating Jason, seemed thrilled for the couple.
It wasn't until that evening when everyone had left that Lily let out a long sigh of relief. She laid her head on Scorpius' chest and felt completely content. Vera and Albus had left to Al's flat for the evening, and James was out, and probably wouldn't be home all night.
"Tomorrow we'll tackle your family?" Lily asked. She was worried that Scorpius was avoiding telling them, and that made Lily insecure, though she had no reason to be.
"We just told your family. There's no rush, love." Scorpius was drawing lazy circles on her arm and was startled when she suddenly sat up glaring at him.
"Why are you so reluctant to tell them? I was at least brave enough to face my entire family, but you wont even sit down and tell your parents?" Lily couldn't help the accusation that came across in her voice.
"What are you talking about? You know I want to tell the world. If you want to tell my parents, then by all means we'll go over there tonight and wake them up!"
Lily let out a frustrated laugh. "You see, that's the problem. I'm the one that wants to tell your family!" She pointed toward herself and placed an emphasis on 'I" and "your".
"Come on, Lils, lets not do this now. I know you're tired, and so am I."
"You're right, I am tired. You should go." Lily stood up, making her point.
"I thought I was staying with you tonight." The blond made no move to leave.
"James could come home anytime." It was a poor excuse, but it worked. Scorpius stood up, clearly frustrated.
"It'll be better once we get our own place." He pulled her toward him. "Then you can't kick me out," he joked, trying to lighten the mood. It worked. Lily cracked a smile. "You sure you want me to leave?"
Lily sighed. "I never want you to leave, but James really could come home. I don't think he would appreciate you staying here very much."
Scorpius didn't fully believe that, but conceded. "We could always go to the Manor if you want."
"You know I hate intruding on your parents."
"The place is so big, they don't even notice when we're there." Scorpius really didn't want to leave Lily, and he wasn't ashamed to show it.
"That is not the point and you know it," Lily had already forgot her frustration from only moments ago.
"Well I suppose we'll just go visit them tomorrow. I want to tell them, I really do. You know I have no doubts about us," he spoke softly looking her in the eyes. "I love you." He kissed her deeply before leaving.
Less than five minutes later there was a knock on the door. Lily laughed, knowing Scorpius had probably come up with some kind of excuse to come back, or perhaps another idea to convince her to let him stay. Smiling to herself she opened the door. Her smile quickly faded.
'Teddy what are you doing here?"
AN: Soooo sorry for the long wait between chapters! I am already working on the next one and it will be out much faster. Also I don't usually do cliffhangers, but I am so tired and really wanted to get a new chapter out tonight. As always thanks for those that reviewed the last chapter, especially those that review diligently! It means so much to me! Enjoy.