Just Yesterday

Chappie number 1

Summary: It's the Big Day, her wedding to James Potter, and as Lily walks down the aisle she remembers little flashes of her life and the people in it.

Disclaimer: I own anything you don't recognise! That includes the plot, Dee and J.K Rowlings characters past life's and personality's. Mine, my own…my preciousscesses-es-es!

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  A young woman stood in front of three mirrors fiddling with a bit of lace on her long white gown. Her name was Lily Evans soon to be Potter and she was nicely fitted into her wedding gown. It was an off the shoulder and had diamonds in a wavy pattern around her chest. It fit snugly on her curvy hips and flared out as it got closer to the ground. When she swayed side to side she looked like a church bell and she giggled as she sway in front of the mirrors. She pointed out her small feet in strappy white high heels, hidden underneath the gown. She looked upwards at her usually wavy red hair, which was now tied into a bun surrounded by jewels, a few curls framing her face. She had little make-up on as she had flawless creamy skin. Her emerald, almond shaped eyes stood out brilliantly. She straightened the small tiara at the top of her head and smoothed out the small veil attached to it.

  "This is it!" she told her self with a wide grin planted across her face. She looked down at her left hand at the large diamond sitting on her finger. She moved it slightly so it cast dancing patterns on the wall.

  "Okay…something old…my tiara…check…something new…my dress…check…something borrowed…my shoes…check…something blue" at here she pulled up her gown to her calf and fixed up her blue garter, "…check. I'm all ready" Lily told herself now waiting for the signal.

There was a slight knock, knock on the door and it creaked open. In stuck a young woman with brown hair, hazel eyes and a cheeky smile.

"Can I come in?" she whispered.

"No!…Of course, Dee" cried Lily as she giggled. She was having the best day of her life and it was only 10:45.

Dee stepped fully into the room and closed the door behind her. She turned back around and Lily gasped. She looked beautiful in the baby pink gown Lily had chosen in the city. It fit Dee perfectly and highlighted every curve. She was also holding a small bouquet of flowers similar to the brides.

"You are so lucky, Lils" She sighed and gave her friend a small hug.

"I know!" cried Lily. "I love James so much, this is perfect."

"and I'm the bridesmaid...yippee. Thanks so much Lils"

"What are best friends for?"

FLASHBACK

An eleven year old Lily walked around London station glancing at platforms 9 and 10. It was her first day at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry and since she was muggle-born she couldn't seem to find the platform.

Her parents had earlier arrangements that they couldn't get out of so Lily was all by herself. Her parents had been so excited when they heard of Lily's news, though the excitement was not passed on to Lily's sister Petunia.

Lily held her head up high, everything would get better at school she thought. That is if she made it to school.

"Sandy…Sandy…DEE! Come here dear. Now I want you to owl when you're sorted into your house. Mummy loves you. Have fun sweetie." Fussed a mother over her child. The resemblance was amazing. They both were brunettes and had the same light build.

"Yes Mum" answered the girl pecking her mother on the cheek.

Lily watched from afar as the girl pushed her trolley straight for the wall. Lily let out a small scream as she passed straight through. Lily walked around the other side of the wall, but she wasn't there. Lily walked back around and stared at the wall.

"I wonder…" she thought out loud as she grabbed her heavy trolley and wheeled it to face the wall. She pushed hard and picked up pace. She burst straight through and found herself surrounded by families wishing their children a safe trip.

She looked straight ahead and saw a scarlet steam engine billowing white steam. A loud whistle sounded and children started to rush towards it.

Lily followed and heaved her trunk onto the first step.

"Here let me help" said the girl from back outside the barrier.

"thanks" replied Lily as she hoisted one end up while the girl grabbed the other. The girl led Lily down the train to an empty compartment with a trunk stowed away.

"You can sit here if you want" offered the girl smiling widely.

"Thanks…again. I'm Lily, Lily Evans." Said Lily as she sat down on the comfy seat across from the brunette.

"I'm Sandy Lucas. But everyone calls me Dee." She replied pulling out two candies from her jeans pocket and handing one to Lily.

"Thanks. Are you excited. I am! It's just…you're the only person I've met here"

"Don't worry, I'm sure it's going to be great. All the magic and enchantments, it'll be just like a dream."

"Yeah. Friends?" asked Lily hopefully.

"Only the best!"

END FLASHBACK

" I know, I know."

"Is it time?" asked Lily bouncing on her toes.

"Soon. Gee Lils, I've never seen you this excited. Aren't you a bit nervous" asked Dee eyeing up her friend.

"I'm really excited and just a little bit nervous. It's just like trying on the sorting hat. You know everything's going to work out fine but you just can't help being afraid."

FLASHBACK

"Rebecca Carter" called Professor McGonagall from the front of the great hall. As a small girl with curly, blonde piggy tails bounced up to the stool set up at the front. The Professor placed an old hat on top of her head that covered her whole face.

The hall waited in silence for a few moments when the brim burst open and called out:

"HUFFLEPUFF!" a loud cheer broke out in the hall as she removed the hat and skipped down the stairs to sit down.

"Lily Evans." Lily bounced on the balls of her feet, her stomach churning.

Beside her Dee gave her a thumbs up which boosted her confidence. She stepped forward and sat on the stool. She felt the hat being placed over her head and lost sight of the Hall.

"ahhhhh…Lily…great things will become of you…very intelligent I see, you would do well in Ravenclaw, but…your heart…It's strong…it overpowers your smarts…I know…I'll place you in GRYFFINDOR!"

Lily grinned widely and hopped off the seat and gave the hat to the Professor with a small thanks. Then she glided down the steps and into a seat at Gryffindor, which continued to cheer.  She glanced over at Dee and mouthed Good luck and then focused her attention on Thomas Finnigan who was next to be sorted.

END FLASHBACK

"I know. I was so glad to be in Gryffindor. I had the best seven years there" Dee replied dreamily as she walked over to the dresser and picked up Lily's bouquet.

"Me too"

"You sure planned this wedding great. Remus was getting everyone seated when he came up to me and told me that it's packed and that it looks wonderful" said Dee while handing Lily her bouquet and straightening out her dress.

There was another knock, knock on the door and an old man with greying hair stepped into the room.

"Hello Lily, Dee. Are you ready luv?" asked the man kindly.

"Yes Pop. Thankyou for walking me down the aisle" asked Lily as she placed her hand on her Pop's outstretched elbow.

"It's an honour. Your father dreamed of this day. His Little Lillian all grown up" he replied smiling warmly.

FLASHBACK

It was the first day of classes and Lily was waiting by the door for Dee.

"DEE! Hurry up!" Lily called giggling slightly.

"I HATE HIM!" yelled Dee coming out of the bathroom with a bandana on.

"Oh, it's not that bad. We'll get him back" said Lily as she reached over and pulled a clump of glue out of Dee's hair.

"That bucket of glue over the door was not funny! Oooooooooh that Sirius Black is gonna get it reeeeal good" seethed Dee her hands clenched up into fists.

"Don't worry. We're gonna be late, come on"

The two girls hurried down the girl's staircase and out of the portrait hole. They chatted a bit about what the day was going to be like until they reached the Great Hall.

"Let's sit over there. Away from him" Lily said as she pointed to two seats in the middle of Gryffindor House.

The girls seated themselves and began to pile foods onto their plates when a few people gasped and some screamed. There was a whooshing noise and then nearly 100 owls filled the room, dropping off packages to students.

"Wow…"breathed Lily.

"Owl post" Dee answered simply while taking another bite of her blueberry pancake.

An owl passed straight over Dee and Lily's heads and dropped a letter in Lily's scrambled eggs.

"F-for me?" asked Lily staring blankly at the letter. "I'm sure none of my family knows about Owl Post"

"Open it" said Dee with a hint of curiosity setting down her knife and fork.

Lily picked up the letter and tore the official looking seal on it.

Dear Miss Lily Marie Evans,

It is with my greatest regret to inform you that your mother and father were killed in a car crash yesterday afternoon returning home from a party. 

You will be…

Lily dropped the letter. Her parents were gone? How? And why? Too many questions were going through her head and her vision was blurred. Early childhood memories were replaying in her mind.

Hello little Lily, I'm your mummy.

"Lily what's wrong…what does it say?" Dee's voice echoed from far away.

Say Da-Da…Daaaa-dah…Daddy loves you, oh yes he does

"Lily! Hello?" called Dee far-off.

What story should we read tonight? 'Deh vary Hungwy Catapilla' I should have known, your favourite!

There were some distant footsteps running quickly away from her. She felt a slight nudge on her side and a plate clatter.

"Can I sit here?" an unfamiliar voice asked somewhere to her right.

Mummy kiss it better?

* sob * yes please * sob *

That's better, isn't it?

Thankyou Mummy, I love you.

"Hello…I said can I sit here…Hey, are you alright? Oy Lisa come here!"

"What's wrong Liz? Umm…is she alright?"

Lily continued to time lapse in her mind. She ignored real life and everything happening around her. If you were an onlooker you would see a small redhead not moving, not speaking, staring straight ahead with her eyes glazed over.

Mr Snookums? Where are you?

Here he is Lily.

Thanks Petunia.

Goodnight Lily.

Sweet Dreams, Petunia.

"Pr-Professor McGonagall, I-I don't know what happened. She got this-this letter and she started to read it and – I don't know- she went into this kind of trance! Sh-She's not moving! Please, please help." Cried Dee faintly.

"Miss Evans…Miss Evans…can you hear me? Lisa, Elizabeth, please escort Miss Lucas to the headmasters office." A strict voice sounded.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LILY!

Ooooh a surprise! Thankyou, mummy and daddy.

Anything for our little six year old. Now open your presents

WOW! A Barbie Doll!

Yes. We knew you wanted one

Oh I do, I do! Thankyou so much!

Lily felt herself lift lightly into the air. She ignored it. She felt herself being moved forward. She ignored it. She felt herself being placed into a padded chair. She ignored it. Her parents were gone. On her first day at school too! Life isn't fair.

Off to school Lily! Don't forget your lunch! Don't be late!

I will, I will, Bye Mum! Luv ya!

I love you too

"Miss Evans, I have been informed of your loss," a kind, male voice sounded, "however, this will not solve anything. Please come back to us."

Guess what Mum?

You were abducted by aliens?

 MUM! Be serious.

I have no idea!

I'm-I'm a witch. Not an evil one like in books. Hee hee. A good one, and there's a school I can go to and everything.

Lily that's wonderful news. Just don't turn me into a frog.

I won't. I promise.

Lily felt herself being shaken slightly. She closed her eyes and let a small tear escape. She opened her eyes to find herself in an office with gadgets everywhere. And then the tears came, strong and plentiful.

"Oh Lily" cried Dee as she wrapped her arms around her new friend.

END FLASHBACK

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This is my first fanfic to be put up on the net and I'm really excited. Plus I'm 95% sure that I'll finish this fanfic with updates every week.

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