Mary resembles Janet Montgomery
Andy resembles Ross Lynch
The next morning, Michelle rolled out of bed around 9:30. She had a couple hours until she had to meet Kirley. She took a shower and changed into her Pride of Portree tee and some jeans. She continued drawing Sparky. Around 11:00am, she walked down the stairs to wait for Kirley.
Around 11:45, Kirley walked in.
"Over here!"
Kirley walked over and sat across from her. The server handed them menus and then they began looking for what to eat. They order their drinks a few minutes later. After their drinks were delivered it was time to order.
"I'll have the Bangers and Mash," Michelle told the server, handing the menu back to her.
"I'll take the steak and kidney pie," Kirley said, handing back the menu to her.
The server walked away.
"So, it's been five years since we've seen each other," Kirley said.
"It has been."
Kirley took a sip of his Butterbeer. "So, you travelled for a couple years."
"I did. I spent about a year in America more specifically in New Orleans. I learned a lot about the American Wizarding World."
"That's interesting. Do you like working at the Ministry?"
"I do. Ludo Bagman is a good boss. He's like my big brother," she said.
Kirley nodded. "How is your family?"
"Good. My parents are very happy. My sisters are now sixteen."
Kirley nodded. "I remember them being so young."
"I should've expected that Marissa would end up dating Merton. She was infatuated with you for a little bit when we dated."
"Speaking of sisters, I see you're wearing the shirt that my sister gave you when we were dating."
"How is your sister?"
"She's doing well. She still plays Quidditch."
"Maybe I can catch a match next year."
Kirley nodded. "So, have you had any other relationships?"
Michelle nodded as the server delivered their lunch.
"Yours looks good," Kirley said.
"This is not the first time I've got this. It is delicious," Michelle said, cutting up her sausages.
Kirley took a bite of his steak and kidney pie.
"How's yours?" she asked.
"It's good. Even though it's not as good as my mum's," he said.
The duo continued eating.
"So, back to my last question."
"I had a few short flings."
About 10 minutes late, Michelle was looking at the dessert menu. She was choosing between the treacle tart and the blackberry crumble.
"Anytime now, Chelly," Kirley teased.
"I'll have the treacle tart," she ordered.
The server walked away. Michelle cast a Muffliato so she could tell him about Neville.
"What's going on?" Kirley asked.
"You remember that my mum got pregnant while she was still in Hogwarts."
Kirley nodded. "I remember. That's why you were so vigilant on taking your contraceptive potion once we were sexually active."
"Yeah, I was. It turns out I have a younger half brother."
Kirley nodded. "Oh, was that the boy I saw you talking to at the Ball?"
"Yes, his name is Neville. He's a fourth year Gryffindor."
Kirley nodded again as Michelle's treacle tart was delivered. She began eating as Kirley paid for the meal. After she finished her dessert, Kirley got up to leave.
"It was really nice seeing you, Chelly," he said.
"Same here, Ki."
Kirley pulled her into a hug and kissed her forehead in a brotherly way before walking out of 'The Three Broomsticks'. She walked up to her room and threw herself on her bed. She began drawing Sparky since she had finished the sketch.
Around 6pm, she got hungry so she got up and walked down to grab some dinner. She finished eating and walked back up to her room. She was not only an amateur artist but she also liked to knit. She was taught by her friend Mary. So, she sat down and began knitting. She wasn't as talented as Mary but she was decent.
She knitted until around 9, she had made progress on her project. She put down her knitting, changed into her pyjamas and crawled into bed.
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The next morning, Michelle woke up around 8:30. She got out of bed and she decided that she would visit Mary today. Though, that might be difficult since she hasn't seen Mary since she was the maid of honor in her wedding in summer 1990. She changed into her clothes for the day. She walked down the stairs and ate some breakfast. After breakfast, she left towards Mary's parents house since she figured that would be a good place to start.
"Michelle, is that you?" Mrs. Barnes asked.
"Yes, Charlene. It's me,"she smiled.
"It's so nice to see you, it's been so long."
Charlene invited her in and she saw Mr. Barnes sitting at the table reading 'The Daily Prophet'.
"Nigel, dear, we have a visitor," Charlene told her husband, grabbing the paper from his hands.
Nigel looked up at her and smiled at his daughter's long time best friend.
"Hello, Nigel," she smiled.
The older man gave her a hug.
"Here have some tea, dear," Charlene said, handing her a cup of tea.
"Thanks, Charlene."
"So, what brings you here?"
"I was thinking of visiting Mary but I don't remember where she lives," she told her best friend's parents.
Charlene wrote down her address and handed it to her.
"Thanks."
"You're welcome, dear."
Michelle hugged both of her best friend's parents before leaving. She apparated to the address and knocked tentatively.
"Michelle?" Mary asked as she answered the door.
She looked up at her longtime best friend. The other woman had short ash brown hair and cinnamon brown eyes.
"I know we haven't seen each since you and Andy got married. I'm sorry I haven't been in contact in so long."
Mary smiled. "It's alright, Chelly. I understand."
"I could've visited you sooner. I've been back in the UK for three years," she said.
"Chelly, don't worry," she said, pulling her best friend into a hug.
Michelle hugged her best friend back although it was rather difficult since Mary was expecting.
"Come on in, Andy should be back around five," she said escorting her best friend into her house.
"So, how far along are you in your pregnancy?" she asked.
Mary grinned. "Five months. I know it looks like I'm further along. I barely started to show earlier this week."
"It does. I wasn't going to say anything."
Mary said. "I'm pregnant with twin girls."
"Twins?"
"Yes, they should be due in April. I know Andy would get a kick out of our daughters being born on April 1st," she told her as she made another cup of tea.
"I was knitting last night in my room at 'The Three Broomsticks'. And thought I should visit."
"Why were you staying in 'The Three Broomsticks'?"
"I'm Ludo Bagman's assistant. He's one of the judges of the Triwizard Tournament."
Mary nodded. "I've been reading about the Tournament."
The two women continued talking. Around 5, Andy arrived home and kissed Mary's cheek and rubbed her stomach lovingly. Andy Hughes had blonde hair and brown eyes.
"Michelle, is that you?" he asked his wife's best friend.
"It's nice to see you, Andy. I heard the news, congratulations."
"Thanks," he smiled as he began making dinner.
Mary said. "Andy, you cook all day. You don't have to cook me and Michelle dinner."
"It's fine. You shouldn't be on your feet."
Mary shook her head lovingly. "I'm only five months along."
Andy shook his head and continued making dinner.
"You know Kirley and his band performed at the Yule Ball two days ago," Michelle said.
"Oh, that's great. I'm glad you two stayed friends after that break up."
"Me too. Do you remember Bill Weasley?"
"He was one of my dorm mates," Andy said.
Michelle said. "I nearly forgot you were a Gryffindor, Andy. You hung out with us so much that you became an honorary Hufflepuff."
"So, what about Bill Weasley?" Mary asked impatiently.
"His brother Charlie works with dragons now. He delivered the dragons for the first task."
"And?" Mary nudged her best friend.
"What were you expecting me to say?"
Mary smirked. "I remember you fancied him in the second term of our fifth year."
"I did. He sure has filled out. He's so fit," she said.
Mary chuckled. "Be careful, Chelly. You're drooling."
"His personality is just as attractive."
Andy served dinner and the reunited trio ate.
"I should get going," Michelle said.
"It was fun catching up. Will you be the godmother of one of my daughters?" Mary asked.
"I'd be honored, Mary."
The two friends shared a hug and Michelle left.