I don't own Harry Potter! Thanks to my reviewers and readers and favouriters?
Drip. Drip. Drip. The sound of the rain on the hired car Dumbledore had got me. I travel behind the car carrying my parents. We go along the old twisting road leading to our church. When the car stops I step out and stand behind the two coffins with Petunia. She stands a very big distance away from me. We walk into the church and take our seats as the coffins are placed at the front. The minister says a few words before he asks Petunia to speak. She walks up in her black dress and hat.
'My parents were the loveliest people in the world. They didn't deserve to leave so quickly,' she said staring at me, 'I'm very happy to have had them as parents and I will miss them so much,' she said returning to her seat.
'Thank you Petunia, Lily?' he prompts. I stand up shakily. I walk up to the front of the church and stand in front of the crowd of family and friends.
'I agree with Petunia completely. Our parents were the kindest, most perfect people in the world. They were never supposed to be snatched away from all of us so quickly and suddenly. I remember a time when we were having a picnic and my mum and dad said they were so excited for my graduation. They said that they wouldn't miss it for anything in the world but they will never get to see me graduate,' I say my voice cracking, 'but we shouldn't be sad today,' I state earning a few confused looks, 'we should celebrate their lives and all the things that they have accomplished. They may have left physically but inside all of us they will always be there. I know they are with me and will help guide me for the rest of my life,' I finish. I take my seat and listen to the rest of the ceremony. I start to cry when the music plays. We follow our parents back outside into the rainy day. We walk down the lane to the graveyard. When we reach the grave they are laid to peace. Petunia and I each through some flowers on top of the coffins. When we finish we each take a handful of soil and throw it on top of the coffins. 'Goodbye. I love you,' I whisper as the crowd steps back. I look into the crowd and share sad smiles with the mourners. My eyes reach a group of people that I didn't expect to be there. There at the very back is James, Alice, Marlene, Frank, Sirius and Remus. They walk over to me.
'Lils, I'm so sorry,' James says.
'I'm sorry, I never meant any of the things I said, I'm trying to protect you all,' I say. James rushes over and gives me a hug.
'You don't need to protect us if it means that you can't be with us,' he whispers. I let tears fall. The rest of my friends come over and join us in a hug.
'Thank you,' I croak.
'Come on, let's get out of this rain,' Alice says.
'Head in, I'll be there in a minute,' I tell them. They walk back to the cars. I stand in front of the grave. The soil has all been added back to it.
'I'm so sorry. You should never of died because me,' I say.
'No they shouldn't have,' Petunia says stepping beside me. I look at her blankly. 'Lily, come back with me. Forget about all that stupid magic. It can be normal again. Just come back and forget everything,' she pleads. Could I really do that? Could I forget about everything? No. I shouldn't have to be someone else to please my sister.
'Petunia, you know I can't do that…' I start.
'No, I don't want to hear anymore, if you can't do this then we can't be normal,' she says looking at me ferociously. Her gaze softens and she holds her hand out. I ignore it and hug her.
'Tuney, I love you, you will always be my big sister,' I tell her, tears forming.
'You too,' she whispers. I squeeze one last time and let go. We walk away for the last time. This is it. Everything is done. I'm separated from any normal things now. I sigh but don't look back. I meet my friends and go into the car. They join me but don't speak. I lean my head on James shoulder and sleep.
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PetuniaI walk away from my little sister. Why couldn't she just be normal again? Everything was so much simpler when we were ten. I've lost my sister and parents. And none of them will ever come to my wedding. Daddy will never walk me down the aisle. Mummy won't help me get ready. Lily will never dance with me. At least we left with a hug.
'Come on Vernon,' I smile.
'Yes dear,' he says opening the car door for me. I sit down and lean my head on the window. Goodbye.
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Though it's only been a short while I've never had a friend like you
But soon you will be leaving me
And I don't know what to do
Your love and understanding
Have brought me a new hope
I wish that I could keep you here
Tied to me with a rope
Why do you choose to leave me?
I ask with confusion and pain
Don't let me go back to feeling alone
When will I see you again?
The miles soon stretched between us
What will happen to this bond?
Will we reunite to find
That this special tie is gone?
So many questions I have
My heart filled with fear
Dreading you will leave me
And never shed a tear
Unlike this desperate aching
In my heart that won't let go
Which leads me now to tell you
Something you must know
The friendship you have given me
The joy you bring my soul
Has filled me with such strength
And love once unforetold
How can it be so short?
This time we've spent together
I thought you would remain here
And love me 'til forever
Sadly, wishful thinking
As I now have come to see
But remember please this thought
When you think of me
We may soon be separated
But I'll remember, just the same
Forever in my heart
Is where you will remain
I wish that when you leave
We'd remain the best of friends
You'll be in my thoughts
'Till I see you again
How can I say goodbye?
No words, but just tears fall
From my eyes and sobbing heart
That knows you after all
The hours spent together
Will soon dwindle down to few
Forcing me to let go
And start this year anew
Without you here to talk to
Searching for a friendly face
That knows all too well
They can never be replaced
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I don't own the poem as well. I thought it suited Petunia and Lily. Let me know what you think : )