A.N—This is the fifth chapter I've posted today. I guess I'm just desperate to get this done. I'm a woman on a mission =D
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Chapter Fifty One
The Bridal Bouquet.
Remus's arm was around my waist, his leg rubbing against mine and his cheek resting against my neck. He stirred finally and I felt him smile. He kissed by neck, by ear, my shoulder and the place where my neck ended and my back began. My toes curled pleasantly.
"Good morning to you too." I murmured as he continued to kiss his way down my back and then back up to my neck, before kissing my lips.
"Eeeeeeew!" came a small voice form the doorway. Remus and I sat up and I saw Danny, scrunching up his nose in disgust and still in his PJ's, his teddy clutched in his fist.
"What are you doing in here?" I asked, sitting up and reaching for Remus's white button up shirt. I slipped into it so I wasn't just in my underwear and freak the poor kid out.
"Couldn't sleep. It's uncle Prongs's wedding day!" Danny cried happily, jumping up and down. He was very smart for a three year old.
"Yes it is." Remus agreed. "You want to hop in with us?"
"Yeah!" Danny grinned, bounding around to Remus's side and climbing up awkwardly. He settled under the covers, cuddling up to Remus. I smiled and kissed them both; Remus in the lips, Danny on the cheek.
"My boys." I said fondly. I glanced at the clock and swore. "I'm late! Lily is going to kill me!"
"Aunty Redfang said a bad word!" Danny said, pointing at me. Remus chuckled and shook his head.
"That's why I love her, mate."
"You love her?" Danny asked, confused.
"Yes. Just about as much as I love you, mate." Remus answered and I grinned proudly at them, pleased that they got along so well. I managed to shower, get dressed and grab my purse without falling over in my haste. I kissed them both goodbye and told them I'd see them in a few hours.
"Take care of him!" I said, leaving the bedroom.
"I will!" Remus called. I grinned and stuck my head around the corner of the door.
"I was talking to Danny." I said and I giggled as Remus rolled his eyes and stuck his tongue out. I apparated into Marlene's apartment and took a deep breath. Time to get to work.
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I set the last pin into Lily's red hair and applied some hairspray to it to hold it in place. I bounced a few curls to make sure they stayed in place. He blew on her nails, drying them. I took them in my hands to examine them. They were just a clear coat, with a single fake diamanté on each fingernail. He toes were done the same way. I set about doing her makeup and Marlene laid out her dress on the bed.
I applied a light dusting of powder to her face and thin eyeliner with mascara making her eyes look bigger. Her lips I applied a small amount of lip gloss to, making them look pinker. Above her left I I stuck a little diamanté face jewel in the shape of a Lily. I added three small diamonds to the other eyes and observed my work.
She looked amazing and she wasn't even in her dress yet. She stood up, giving me a cheesy grin and a thumbs up. She stood in a pool of fabric as Marlene brought the dress up around her and zipped the back up. She handed me the green corset sash and I fastened it at the front, and then smoothed out the skirts. I helped her into her shoes while she used Marlene as a balance board and then Marlene and I stood back to admire our work. Lily did a twirl and we clapped.
"Okay. Have you got your essential items?" Marlene asked. Lily frowned.
"My what?"
"You know! Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. Have you got them?" Marlene asked urgently and I bit my lip.
"No! Oh, God!" Lily freaked. Marlene made a soothing gesture with her hands.
"it's okay. Good thing I already though of this. Your dress is new so that's covered. Here." Marlene tossed a scrap of lace at Lily and I raised my eyebrows at the garter. "I'll want that back."
"When did you buy a garter?" I asked as lily slipped it on.
"I dated Sirius Black for a year and a half. Enough said." Marlene held her hands up at shoulder height in a gesture of surrender. "You just need something old and something blue."
We stood for a minute before I grinned and slipped my medallion around Lily's neck. "It's been in my family for centuries. It's old, so it should count." I explained. She grinned and dropped it down the front of her dress and out of sight. Marlene excused herself to the bathroom, leaving me and Lily alone.
"Knock, knock." Came a voice and we turned to see Molly. She had a small box in her hands and had tears shining in her eyes. "Oh, Lily dear, you look beautiful. Marlene told me you may need something blue?" she opened the box and two little silver and blue charms, carved out of silver to look like a bride and groom a single blue gem sat between the figures in the shape of a heart.
Lily gasped. "I know how you two get charms for a year of your friendship, but I figured that this was an important moment. And it's blue for the occasion." Molly explained. She helped us attach the charms to our bracelets and we hugged her, thanking her for the gifts. She left and Marlene chose that moment to come in.
"Peter's here, but he's only staying for the ceremony." She informed us.
"I thought you went to the bathroom." I questioned, frowning.
"I did." She replied innocently. "I then left to go check on the things downstairs."
I glanced at the clock and took a deep breath. "It's time."
Lily squealed and we made our way downstairs. Peter, Remus and Frank were there. Marlene went down first, earning a whistle from Frank. I went down next and Remus winked at me, kissing me quickly.
"You haven't seen anything yet." I said, turning to the staircase as Lily descended. As she turned to the boys, I felt their heartbeats pick up and I saw their jaws drop.
"James is going to die." Peter stated plainly. We all laughed and grasped each other's hands as we apparated to the small church in Godric's Hollow. Lily had suggested it so Mary could be part of the celebrations.
I led Lily to the church entrance and I sent Peter in to tell the minister to begin. I heard thing quiet down and I handed Lily her bouquet of white lilies. Marlene did a last check on her hair before walking into the church. Remus stood by Lily's side and looped her arm through his.
"Still time to change your mind." He whispered.
"Shut up, Remus." She muttered nervously. I grinned and kissed her cheek, then Remus's. it was my turn and I walked down the aisle. I saw James standing next to Sirius, both of them looking dashingly handsome in their tuxes. James looked happy and fit to burst.
She looks gorgeous. I mouthed. He winked and smiled. I walked to the side where Marlene was standing in front of Sirius. Everyone stood as the wedding march started. Lily and Remus came down the aisle and I heard James suck in a gasp, as well as everyone else.
Lily truly was the definition of beauty in that moment. She looked radiant as she gazed at James. When she reached him, Remus gave her away and stood behind me. Peter stood next to me and I saw he looked sad, so I covertly took his hand and squeezed gently.
"Dearly beloved we are gather here today to celebrate the union of Lily Marie Evans and James Harold Potter." The minister.
I saw such love on both of their faces it made me want to cry. James looked like this was a dream come true and Lily looked so sure, so ready that I couldn't believe I ever doubted for a moment that she and James were meant to be together.
"Do you, James take Lily to be your lawfully wedded wife?" the minster asked.
"I do." James answered with a grin.
"Do you, Lily take James to be your lawfully wedded husband?" the minster asked.
"I do."
"By the power vested in me, by the laws of magic, I pronounce you man and wife." The minister turned to James and grinned. "You may kiss your bride."
James stepped forward and took her face gentle in his hands, kissing her sweetly and lovingly I felt my heart crack. The guests erupted into applause and I whistled loudly, causing most of the guest to turn to me in surprise.
"What's the matter? You never seen a girl whistle before?" I asked, and they turned around, filing out of the church. Remus took my hand, but I slipped away. "I want to grab something first."
He studied my face before nodding.
"I'll see you in a minute." He said and I nodded in agreement.
"Save me a dance."
I slipped out of the church and walked among the graves, coming to one that rested under a small tree.
"Hey Mary." I whispered, kneeling on the ground and looking at her headstone. "It's Lily and James's wedding today. I know you wish you could be here. I miss you. We all do. Especially Peter." I sighed and looked down that my bouquet. I plucked a single lily from the bunch and waved my wand. It turned to stone, and using a complex sticking charm, I added it to the corner of the headstone, so it hung over her name.
"Now you can say you were part of the bridal party. Love you Mary. I miss you. I hope that wherever you are, you're safe."
I stood up and strode into the church, wiping away a stray tear and unaware that a pair of eyes was watching me with hate.
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The reception was in full swing when I got back. Lily and James were dancing in the middle of the floor, surrounded by guests. I saw McGonagall dancing with Sirius, making her laugh when he dipped her backwards. I saw Marlene dancing with Remus, I saw Danny playing with Percy and Charlie while Bill dance with his mum and I also saw Frank and Alice Longbottom kissing in a corner.
"Miss Harris. You look lovely this evening." I turned and saw Dumbledore standing there, a glass of butterbeer in his hand.
"Thank you professor. You can call me Sophia, if it makes it easier." I said, smiling at my old professor.
"Then please call me Albus, if we are on first name terms. I wish to speak to you in private, if I may." He added, glancing around. I nodded and lead him over to a table in the back.
"What is it?" I asked. Albus sighed heavily.
"I need someone to go to the King of the vampire clans to see if he will fight with us. I would like you to go, if you will accept the mission."
I blinked. "When would I leave?"
"The day after tomorrow." He answered. "Voldemort grows stronger with every passing day and a battle will come soon. We need to gather our forces."
"So soon?" I asked, looking over to Remus. I bit my lip and turned back to Albus. "I'll be ready and waiting at the edge of the Forbidden Forest at dawn."
"Excellent. Thank you, Sophia." He added, standing up and leaving me alone. I watched him leave, playing with my bracelet. A shadow fell across me and I looked up to see Remus. He held out a hand to me and I raised my eyebrows.
"You owe me a dance." He explained. I smiled and accepted his hand as a slow song came on. He twirled me around and pulled me close. I breathed in the smell of his aftershave and the general scent that was Remus.
I spent the night dancing with everyone, even Albus at one stage. Frank called the bridal party in for photos.
"Okay, just Lily and James for this one." He snapped a picture of the couple. James bent and kissed Lily on the cheek, making her smile and blush. "Now, the Best Man and Maid of Honour." Sirius and I stood on either side of Lily and James, smiling happily at the camera. Marlene and Remus came in after that and we snapped a picture of that.
"I want a picture of just the boys." Lily said and stood to the side. I watched as James looped his arms around Remus and Sirius, then smiled happily at the camera, enjoying the moment with his brothers.
"Now the girls." Franks called and Lily, Marlene and I strode forward. Lily wrapped her arms around our waists and we leant our heads on her shoulder, laughing as Sirius made a funny face behind Frank.
About an hour after photos, Lily called for the girls to come and catch the bouquet. I groaned and walked out onto the dance-floor. Lily stood on the raised podium and winked.
"Okay ready?" she turned around with her back to us. "One! Two! Three!" she threw the flowers and I held my hands up for it and got the biggest shock of my life when the bouquet landed in my hands. I looked at Lily and she clapped her hands, searching for Remus.
"I think someone's trying to tell you something Remus!" she called, making everyone laugh and Remus blush. I shrugged and smiled sheepishly at him. Sirius nudged him and waggled his eyebrows. Remus shoved his friend playfully and I laughed.
Before Lily and James left, I told them about the mission and Lily gave me the medallion back. "You'll need it more than I will." She whispered, before kissing my cheek and taking James by the hand.
I watched as my best friend disappeared and wondered when I would see her again.
If I lived, that is.
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A.N—The Plot thickens. *Yawns* It's 1:46 am and I am beat. I hope you all appreciate how much work I put into this chapter. I would know you appreciate me if you reviewed.
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