A/N: Hi everyone, this is my first try on writing something. I hope you enjoy it. Constructive feedback is always welcome. Everything belongs to the amazing J.K. Rowling.
With kind regards,
MyFlutteringWings
At Godric's Hollow
In the living room of the Potters sat four women on the rug, while the fire crackled in the hearth. "To Marlene McKinnon! One of the most goofy, stubborn and brilliant women that I've had the honor to call my friend!" Dorcas Meadowes said, with her glass of wine raised.
"To Marly!"
"To Marlene!"
"To Marls!"
Alice Longbottom laughed out loud, albeit a little drunk, "Remember when she locked Frank and me in the cupboard on the third floor in our Sixth Year? She knew Frank had a huge crush on me and wanted to help things along."
Mary MacDonald snickered," Oh I remember, alright. She was so proud that her little scheme worked! Too bad, she forgot to let you out of there after a few hours."
Lily Potter smiled while she filled Dorcas' glass with wine. "I was there when she realized she had forgotten about you two, and I'll never forget the look on her face. Her legs couldn't get her to the cupboard fast enough."
"Well, her plan worked, didn't it?" Said Dorcas with a smirk on her face. "As I recall, Frank and you weren't very clothed when she came to free you, Alice!"
"That's true. I don't think I would've ended up married to Frank, or had Neville if it hadn't been for her. I don't recall if I ever thanked her for that." Alice sighed sadly.
Mary put an arm around her shoulders and squeezed. "She knew, and she was so happy for you two. Don't forget that."
Alice smiled up at Mary, while Lily took her hand in hers. "I'm so grateful for the years we had with her and with each other. "
"Let us quadruple pinky promise each other that we will never forget the good times that we had, and that if something happens to us, to look after our loved ones. To tell them about us, to smile and laugh at the memories instead."
Dorcas smiled "Of course we promise, Lily. You know that we'll look after James and Harry, just as we would for Frank and Neville."
"Pinky promise."
"Pinky promise."
"Let's clean up the mess before the guys come home."
"Too late, they're already here."
The four women got up and went on to greet James and Sirius.
Little did they know that Dorcas wouldn't live to see the next week, that Lily and Alice wouldn't see their children grow up, that only Mary MacDonald would remember them.