(A/N) Okay sorry folks for the delay, between school, friends, fanfiction's malfunctions and my own computers, this has been a long time coming. Well I hope for your enjoyment.
~*Dark Mark*~

Strange Occurrences

Lily opened the bathroom door only to be blasted by a torrent of steam. It billowed around her fluttering among her hair. Giggling she spread her fingers marveling as the cool, wetness slid around her hands. She could have sworn that there was more to the movement than met the eye. However after standing there for a little while and not seeing anything suspicious she went in. Lily turned the stereo on in the bathroom and jumped into the shower.

ROLLERCOASTER

Today's the day, we're out to play
And lost our way, it's always the same-oh baby now
Climbed the trees, swam the seven seas
We've grazed our knees and no one's to blame

Come on and sit beside us
We'll give you such a thrill
We're not nice we're cool as ice
We'll give you quite a chill
Let your imagination take over on this ride
Out of sight-all right
(Hold on tight)

Come on
Come on
Get it on
Riding in our rollercoaster
Riding in our rollercoaster of love

So don't be shy
You'll soon be high
We'll touch the sky
You'll never believe oh baby now
Go round and round
But don't look down
We won't be found
You better believe it

Come on and sit beside us
We'll give you such a thrill
We're not nice we're cool as ice
We'll give you quite a chill
Let your imagination take over on this ride
Out of sight-all right
(Hold on tight)

Come on
Come on
Get it on
Riding in our rollercoaster
Riding in our rollercoaster of love

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Once Lily had gotten dressed, she went downstairs to breakfast. Today her mum had prepared fruit salad. Lily sat down and ate hers silently listening to her parents talk about work related things. This left Lily plenty of time to daydream about what life might be like at Hogwarts. She stared dreamily out of the window. The sun was shining outside and there was a slight breeze. Lily sighed in perfect contentment.
"Is anything wrong Lily darling?" Lily's mum asked.
"Hm? Oh nothing, I was just…" Lily's eyes widened in shock, "Oh my God…"
Her parents turned around to see what the matter was and to stopped to stare. Petty had come down from her room. She was wearing a neon orange tube top, a very short red-orange skirt and black shiny boots that zipped up the side to her thigh. Fishnet stocking adorned her rather knobbly legs, and enormous silver hoops hung from her ears. This wasn't the worst of it however; her face was coated in what looked to be at least five layers of makeup. Her hair had been frizzed and piled on the top of her head. All in all she looked like a first class whore.
Lily watched with interest as her fathers face turned several shades of red in roughly five seconds. It finally settled into a deep purplish color that clashed horribly with his blonde hair. "and just WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE WEARING?"
Petunia smiled sweetly, "Whatever do you mean Daddy dearest? Don't you like it?"
You could practically see the steam coming out of his ears. "NO I DO NOT LIKE IT! I…."
HONK! HONK!
"Oops look at the time, that would be Humphrey, I really must be going! Ta-Ta!" With that Petunia flounced out of the house, down the steps and into the waiting convertible.
Lily's father stared open mouthed at his daughter's impertinence. He stood up sputtering, "PETUNIA TULIP EVANS! GET YOUR LAZY ARSE BACK IN HERE RIGHT NOW!"
Petunia just laughed and waved at her parents cheekily before the car sped away.
"John dear, calm down."
"AND JUST HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO DO THAT? ARE YOU NOT EVEN IN THE SLIGHTEST BIT UPSET AT PETUNIA'S ATTIRE? ARE YOU NOT ASHAMED THAT A DAUGHTER OF OURS WOULD EVEN, EVEN THINK OF WEARING SUCH A DISCUSTING…"
He seemed to be unable to express his outrage that Petunia would do such a thing. Violet and Lily looked at one another then back at him. There was a very visible vein popping out on his forehead and froth was spraying from his lips.
"WHAT ARE YOU STARING AT?" he yelled.
"Um, Dad? You need to calm down. Just take a deep breath…"
"I MOST CERTINALLY DO NOT NEED TO CALM DOWN! I AM PERFECTLY CALM. BESIDES YOU SHOULD NOT BE SPEAKING TO YOUR FATHER THAT WAY!" Spittle flew from his mouth and spattered over her once clean face.
Lily was fighting back tears with every word. Suddenly it became to much and she burst out crying. "Now just look at what you have done!" Violet said reproachfully.
John Evans immediately looked abashed. "I'm sorry Tiger. I didn't mean it, really I didn't." He looked so abashed that Lily stopped crying and gave him a rather watery smile.
"I-it's alright dad. I'll be fine in a moment… there." Lily wiped her face with her handkerchief. "I-I just wish that we could have a good day. I t-tried so hard to make today good and its not turning out the way I planned!!"
John Evans looked decidedly uncomfortable. "Well, look, I have an idea, why don't we start fresh. I'll bring 'round the car while you and mum freshen up a bit. Then we'll drive up into the country and have our outing." With that he marched outside to the garage to start up the car. Lily washed her face in the sink and re-combed her hair. Violet meanwhile was busy in the kitchen, bustling about packing food and useful tidbits for the day's adventure.
Finally when all was packed they set off in their car for the countryside. Lily felt a rush of excitement. Finally, a day Petunia free! She had never felt so happy. Once they were on the road, they turned on the radio and sang along to whatever came on. Lily's sweet soprano soured over her mother's rich contralto and flew above her father's deep bass. If Petty had been there she wouldn't have quite fit in. Petty was an alto. Neither good, nor bad but fair to middling. She could hum a tune but had a hard time with pitch. She was not particularly blessed in that area. No the only thing Petty was good at was her memory. In that she excelled over even Lily.

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Meanwhile Petunia was in her current boyfriend's car. They were on their way to a party. Petunia knew that her father and mother were probably extremely angry. But then, what could they do about it? She would only leave again and again until they finally realized that she was her own person. Forever free of Lily. O god that was what she wanted. To be able to make mistakes without being constantly compared to the Perfect Little Girl. Why she, Petunia, could do anything to Lily, and her foolish sister would never tell it was her damned pride that got in the way of everything. But If Petunia was careful she could do anything to her sister, short of killing her that is…
With these thoughts in mind Petunia snuggled closer to her boyfriend. Smiling to herself at the thoughts whirling around inside her head.

(A/N) Alright now please no complaints. I have every intention of brining Petty into this full time sometime soon. I just haven't decided when. I do think that she needs to be explained for her future part in this tale. Thank you all kindly! Please r/r below!