A/N - Thank you for reviewing :) I love you all!
I decided this story was missing something and this is what it was missing. Get ready because there's more drama coming our way and two parties :D
Some of you might find this a bit, erm, not normal? I suppose you could say? But Lily is fifteen years old and a LOT of girls are thinking about sex when they're fifteen. If you don't like this chapter, sorry. That's a warning for my younger readers, if you haven't had 'the talk' with your parents yet, just wait until the next chapter.
I've dropped a hint for what could possibly be a HUGE story line in the sequel, which IS coming :) See if you can find it?
Disclaimer - I do not own Harry Potter
After Victoire finally decided on a wedding dress, which only Rose, herself, my mother and her mother were allowed to see, the family left so that it was just Mum and me downstairs, the boys were upstairs with Selena 'studying,' meaning Albus was copying my essay and James and Selena were snogging in his bedroom while my parents weren't there. I helped Mum clear the living room, apparently nine Weasley women can make quite a bit of a mess when they're planning a wedding and engagement party.
"Do you think they're rushing things Mum? Getting married so quickly?" I asked when I picked up a muggle wedding magazine from the floor.
"I did, until I saw how happy they make each other. Three months isn't that short of a time period you know? It only took a month to plan my wedding to your father, I graduated in the July and was married in the August, and of course it was easier back then; just family, friends and your father's work-mates." Mum smiled to herself and then turned to look at the picture of my parents on their wedding day; I loved this picture, minus the scars and glasses Albus really was completely identical to Dad, down to the last out of control strand of hair. They both looked so happy, in the picture they weren't looking at the camera, just at each other. They'd obviously just said their vows because the Wizard who performed the ceremony was raising his wand in front of them.
"Do Teddy and Victoire want a big wedding?" I asked, bringing Mum out of her little walk down memory lane. "Get a pensieve Mum, you're freaking me out."
"Victoire is yes, your brother just wants what she wants which is probably the best thing he could do." Mum laughed, ignoring my little jibe at her.
"But will that make him happy? It's his wedding day too; it isn't all about what the bride wants. No matter who she is." I muttered the last bit a tad too dark, glancing up I saw Mum raise an eyebrow at me.
"Do you not approve of the wedding? I thought you liked Victoire and Teddy being together?" She asked me curiously.
"I do, I just want him to be happy." I shrugged, returning my attention to straightening out the cushions.
"And being with the woman he loves, the woman who's carrying his baby, isn't making him happy? Has he said something to you? You two are so close it's hard to believe he's ten years older than you." Mum smiled, she walked up to me and gently tucked a piece of hair behind my ear. "It's hard to see you so grown up."
"No, he hasn't said anything. Dominique mentioned they argued last night that's all." I shrugged again.
"You two girls, honestly you gossip more than Romilda Vane does in that blasted column of hers. All couples fight sweetie; Teddy and Vic do, your father and I do, your Grandparents do and you've heard how Uncle Ron and Aunt Hermione bicker. You telling me you and Scorpius never fight?" Mum grinned at me, we were the same height now, in a couple of months I'd most likely be taller than her.
"We bicker, we don't fight. Mum?" I asked nervously, picking at my nails so I didn't have to look her in the eye. "What do you think of Scorpius? I know before at the game you said you didn't mind us being in a relationship, but what about now?" I asked before she had a chance to answer.
She took a deep breath before answering me. "I think that you two fit. I'm not going to tell you, you don't know what love is because your fifteen. When I was fifteen I loved your father, I love him more today because we've been together longer, but I still loved him then." I looked up and went to say something, but stopped when she opened her mouth again. "But I also think you two were very selfish. Rose, Albus, those two were really hurt when they found out. I know Albus has forgiven you and he's on the way with Scorpius and Rose is saying she's moved on, but she's more like her father than her mother in some ways. She's stubborn so I'd expect her to stay angry for quite a while, it may be best that you two aren't at school together. Over the past six years I've loved Scorpius like I love the twins or Frankie, he's like family to us, and yes he did let us all down and yes we were all disappointed in him." I opened my mouth to speak but she cut me off again. "But he's still young himself and everybody makes mistakes, we were as disappointed in him as we were with you. Sweetheart, if he makes you happy then I'm happy." She smiled at me and accepted my hug.
"Now, since you're a rubbish cook go get James to come help me make Dinner; if he and that girlfriend of his plan on living together I want to make sure my baby knows how to make a decent meal." Mum told me when she pulled away from me. "A mother always knows." She winked when I looked surprised at her. Shaking my head I just went upstairs to unplug my brother from Selena.
Dinner that night had been fun; we all teased Albus about having to see Caroline on Friday, Mum randomly asked James and Selena how the apartment hunting went, to which they both looked sheepish. Dad complained about work, to which nobody really listened and I just sat and loved it all. It got even better when Mum made Dad and Albus do the dishes while Selena and James went for a walk. I was going to have an early night and go straight to sleep, but apparently Mum had other ideas.
"Lily? I need to talk to you and since the others are all busy now seems like a good time." I looked up from my wardrobe to see Mum stood in my doorway, holding something in a brown bag and looking slightly nervous.
"Sure, what's up?" I moved to sit on my bed, looking at her curiously. Mum wasn't normally secretive, if she wanted to speak about something she'd do it regardless of anybody being around, for example telling James and Selena about the sex ban at breakfast this morning.
"When I came home this afternoon and saw you and Scorpius in the kitchen I saw something that worried me a little bit." Mum started slowly, sitting on the bed beside me and putting the brown bag on her lap. "I saw a hand print on your bottom."
"I know where your going with this, but -"
"Let me finish, now you're fifteen and I know how fifteen year old girls think. I was fifteen when I got with your father so believe me I know what goes on in relationships, more so if you are in love." Mum interrupted me.
"I think I'm going to be sick."
"Now; sex Lily is a really beautiful thing, if done at the right time in a relationship. It's a great way to express your love for each other, I know that you kids just do it all randomly, like Albus in those blasted toilets, he's just like your Uncle Charlie that one, thinks with his p-"
"Whoa Mum! Right if you're going to insist on giving me this talk, certain words are not to be spoken for my mental wellbeing. The P, V, C and O words are not allowed to come from either of our mouths." I made Mum promise before she carried on with her torture.
"Anyway, your a fifteen year old girl in a serious relationship with a boy who clearly loves you. What I want to know; is have you taken your relationship to that stage yet?" Mum asked me, she kept patting and fidgeting that damn brown bag on her lap as she was speaking to me.
"No we haven't had sex yet." I rolled by eyes, how badly did she think of me? I am only fifteen.
"But your thinking about it?"
"Not really, he doesn't pressure me if that's what your getting at Mum. I'm still young, I'm only a fourth year you know." I shrugged.
"I know but when I was a fourth year I was dating Michael and honestly? I was thinking about sex. You don't need to be ashamed or anything Lily, the feelings are natural and I trust you to act on them when you think your ready. What I'm worried about is when you take that step, will you be safe doing it? Not only is sex a beautiful thing between people, it can also be quite dangerous when your not careful." Mum told me carefully, she slowly handed me the brown bag.
I felt the blush on my face as I peaked into it. Contraceptives, both muggle and magical. I saw condoms a box which I knew had a strip of pills in it and quite a few bottles of potions.
"Mum, I am not sleeping with Scorpius!" I squeaked, shoving the bag back in her hands.
"Lily." She took a deep breathe and smiled at me. "I'm not stupid, your going back to school for three months, I know for a fact Scorpius, Roxy and Hugo each have a birthday in those three months and I know teenagers like to get a little tipsy at birthday parties. Adults like to get tipsy at birthday parties too you know, that's how James got here."
"Eew! Mum! I don't need those! Listen to me; I. Am. Not. Sleeping. With. Scorpius." I tried to get her to understand but she just shook her head again.
"You may not be now and quite frankly I don't want you to be sleeping with him, but if you want too you'll do it anyway I'm just trying to keep you safe. The potions in there are anti-pregnancy potions, you have to take a vial a month. I'm guessing you know what condoms are and how to use them? Good, that would be embarrassing having to go get a banana while your Dad and brother are in the kitchen, now I never want to know if these have been used but in the box are some muggle ways of making sure your not pregnant. If you and Scorpius do sleep together and you don't use any protection at all, take one of these pills within twenty four hours. If you fell pregnant it would terminate it." Mum told me, holding each product up in front of me. It was useless arguing with her so I just nodded and tried not to throw up.
"Now, we both know Scorpius isn't exactly a virgin but you are, so you need to be aware of how to protect yourself. Normally when your at school a teacher or the Head boy and girl will be able to help you with this stuff, but since the Head girl is Molly and your Godfather is a teacher I figured it would be easier me telling you this now, before you were ready to take that step. I just want you to be safe honey." Mum smiled at me, I smiled back, embarrassment gone, and leaned in for a hug.
"Thanks." I whispered against her shoulder. "Does Dad know we're talking about this now?" I cringed as I imagined Dad sitting in on this talk.
"Yeah, that's why he's downstairs with Albus and Selena knows too, that's why she took James on a walk. Your brothers don't know anything though. I wouldn't be alarmed though sweetie, Fleur and Audrey are giving Dominique and Lucy this talk this week too." Mum told me.
"What about Roxy?"
"Your Aunt Hermione saw her and one of the Finnigans sneaking back in, both looking highly pleased with themselves and told your Aunt Angelina who then gave her this talk." Mum chuckled and shook her head at me.
"Well that doesn't surprise me, those two are all over each other. If I were Aunt Fleur though I wouldn't bother giving Dominique this talk though, she doesn't show any interest in anybody." I told her, thinking back to the beginning of third year when Dominique last showed interest in a boy, even then it was sort of forced.
"Really? I always thought Dominique would have been the most popular with the boys out of you four." Mum wondered, cocking her head. "Is there anything you want to talk about sweetheart? It's not often we get girl-time."
"Not really, can I ask you something?" I looked at her, she nodded and smiled at me. "Rosie was fifteen when she slept with Scorpius for the first time. Molly's a virgin, so is Lucy and Dominique and I'm not too sure about Roxy if I'm honest. How old were you when you lost your virginity?" I asked her slowly, looking her in the eye. She rolled her eyes when I mentioned about Roxy but then she looked at me for a short while before answering.
"I was sixteen. The fifth of May nineteen ninety eight." Mum smiled, looking away at me.
"You slept with somebody three days after the war finished?" I didn't really know what to make of that. Didn't they bury her brother three days after the war too?
"Yeah I did, we'd just buried Fred and I was upset. Your father comforted me and then one thing led to another." She let out a long breathe and looked back at me with a smile on her face. "It was the right moment for us, not many people would think that but it was. We hadn't seen each other for nearly a year beforehand, didn't know if the other was alive or dead and then by the time we were able to be together we were grieving for everybody..." She took a deep breathe and smiled brighter. "But like I said, it was the right time."
"I believe you. I love Scorpius Mum, but I don't think I'm ready for sex. Not yet, I'm still too young. If it makes you happy though, I'll take these things and take them to school with me." I promised her.
"Thank you sweetheart. If you think this is mortifying imagine how I felt having to ask your Aunt Fleur for sex advice the summer before my sixth year." She giggled and laughed when I looked confused. "She stayed at the Burrow, planning her and Bill's wedding and at the time I was dating Dean Thomas and had thought about sleeping with him. My mother was hopeless with all that stuff and was adamant a man and a woman should wait until marriage, or at the very least engaged, I had six older brothers, five of them were very protective and the other one was estranged from the family and I wasn't even going to think about asking my father. The only older friend I could really talk to was Hermione, and apart from a few snogs with Viktor Krum she was no more experienced than I was so the only other girl who I was remotely close to was Fleur. I didn't even like her at this point and thought Bill and Tonks were far better suited, anyway, a week after my birthday, Dean sent me a present and a card. One night Fleur went up to her room so I thought, 'screw it, what's the worst that can happen?'" Mum told me, we both sat back with our backs to the wall and she had her arm around me. It was nice this, just mother-daughter time, we never really got any time like this. "So I went up to her room and asked if I could speak to her. After a couple of minutes she said, humor me with the accent; 'Ginny? What eez eet? You don't like me and I don't like you and I am very beezy so make it quick.'" I was in stitches at her fake French accent. "I just blurted out, 'I need to ask you about sex.' The look on her face was priceless, after she realised I was being serious she sat me down and asked what I wanted to know and how far I'd been with a boy. Put it this way, the C, O, P and V words got used a lot that night." Mum winked down at me.
"Mum, that is gross. It must have been strange not being able to talk to your mother about stuff like this? I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't have you to speak to." I shrugged. I looked away discreetly when she froze for a minute and then turned her own head before kissing my forehead.
"You don't know how much that means to me darling. But it wasn't strange, it's just the way she was, how she was raised. She's a lot more accepting now she has Grandkids, well that and the fact Fred and Molly were both conceived before George and Percy were married. Don't tell anybody I told you that." She nudged me with a wink. "And since her first great-grandchild is already on the way she's even more accepting, of course that may be because she's planning the wedding." Mum chuckled. We stayed quiet for a bit after that, not an awkward quiet though, she gently stroked my hair while I turned her wedding and engagement rings round on her finger.
"Mum? Was Dad romantic when he was younger?" I asked her as I heard a pair of footsteps on the stairs, followed by Albus' door bang shut next door.
"When we first got together not so much, but the second time he was. Not in the commercial way, he was attentive; noticed when I was upset, angry, happy and did things to build on my mood. If I was upset he'd cheer me up, if I was angry he'd calm me down if I was happy he'd laugh with me. I don't know how I'd have got through those first few months after the war without him." She whispered the last bit, to remind her I was still here I gave her hand a small squeeze. "But after we got married he was so romantic, mostly to make up for the fact that he went on all those bloody missions, but romantic still. Is Scorpius like that?"
"Sometimes. Like for Valentines, he asked Dominique to go shopping with him so he could get her opinion on something. He got me this." I smiled and held my arm out, showing her the bracelet he got me; it wasn't anything special, just a black chord bracelet with purple beads wove through them. I loved it though, it was simple and beautiful at the same time.
"That is so sweet, what did you get him?" Mum asked me, making me blush.
"Nothing, we'd only been going out with each other a couple of weeks before Valentines Day came up, don't remind me. He spent all week telling me he didn't care that I didn't get him anything." I admitted. Mum never said anything, but she smirked and struggled to bite back her laugh.
"But other times he's really sweet. If I sit at the Slytherin table he'll serve my food and fill my goblet for me, or if we're studying in the library, he gets my books, returns them. When we're returning to our common rooms he always walks me back and carries my bag, no matter how many times I tell him to stop being a pansy." I laughed. Mum did too, although I expect she was still laughing over the Valentine mishap.
"He sounds wonderful sweetheart, so what's this I hear about Maddy Goyle having a party?" Mum asked me randomly.
"I don't know, Scorp only told me about it when he was leaving, can I go? Albus probably will be going and Selena and Maddy have been friends for years so she'll most likely be going with James." I even did the quivering bottom lip and wide eyes on her, which always worked on Dad.
"Yes, just remember what I said about being tipsy at parties? Make sure you sober up before your Dad sees you." Mum warned me with a cheeky smile. She stood up, kissed me on my head and walked out of my room. I quickly got ready for bed and was just climbing into it when Selena walked in quietly.
"What are you smiling at?" She wondered, walking over to her trunk to get some nightwear out.
"I have the coolest mother ever." I sighed, smiling at her, yet ignoring the brown bag on my dressing table.