AN: Well I was quite disappointed at the lack of reviews from the last chapter specially since there were so many hits but anyway.

I'm terribly sorry that this took so long and that it's so short but I was away for Christmas week so…

Merry Christmas to you all!

I'll update by Wednesday at the latest and will try to make it longer! Enjoy Chapter 12….

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Chapter 12: Pink and Yellow Tulips are Dangerous

Lily smoothed out her purple shirt; she had no idea why she was even making an effort. It was, after all, just dinner with her sister's boyfriend and his ridiculous sister. Petunia had been raving about this dinner for the past week and Lily couldn't wait to get it over and done with.

Petunia hadn't wanted Lily there and Lily hadn't wanted to be there but her mother had insisted in a desperate act to get the two girls to together. Lily knew Petunia had thrown a fit when she first heard this because as soon as Lily got back from Diagon Alley Petunia had started screaming at her. After a while, Lily zoned out and this infuriated Petunia further. Eventually she stormed up to her room in a dismal mood.

Lily had decided to make this easier for her mom and hadn't complained… yet. She had a bad feeling about tonight and it wasn't only because of the Dursleys. She climbed down the staircase and walked into the kitchen. She looked around at usually spotless white counters that were now covered with dirty pots and pans. Sara Evans had gone all out on this one.

Lily knew her parents didn't really like the Dursleys but as Zach had told Lily, 'There are so few things that make my 'Tuney happy and if this boy is one of them I won't be the one to spoil it for her.'

Lily turned to her mom and asked if she could help. Sara Evans shook her head distractedly, wiping her hands on her pink apron, and mumbled something about a cake still being in the oven before she rushed upstairs to get dressed.

Lily looked at the oven and sure enough, there was a cake baking. Lily waited a couple of minutes before she pulled out the carrot cake that was now a golden brown colour. She put it down on the counter and started laying out the dishes on the table.

Lily was soon done. She sat down to wait for the honored guests that were now on the verge of being late. At exactly seven o' clock, the doorbell rang and a frenzied Petunia rushed down the stairs.

She was wearing a dull brown dress that emphasized her boney stature and enhanced her horsy facial features. She turned to her sister, for the first time in 7 years, and asked her advice. "Lily," she asked anxiously, "do I look okay?"

Lily looked at her sister with shock. Was Petunia actually asking her for advice? Petunia seemed to realize what she had done and corrected herself just as Lily was about to answer, "Not that you'd know anyway. You're nothing but a freak," she remarked snidely. She rushed off towards the door leaving Lily alone.

Lily sadly whispered, "You look really nice." For a second their sisterly bond had been rekindled but, as always, Petunia had shattered the thought before it could fully materialize.

Lily got up and walked to the door to 'welcome' the Dursley clan. To her surprise she didn't find two round roly-poly tubs of lards, instead she found a very confused James Potter being chat up by a very smug Petunia Evans.

Lily smirked and slipped behind a cupboard, she couldn't miss this conversation.

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Petunia Evans straightened her dress one last time before she opened the door. This was the first time she was meeting Vernon's big sister, Marge, and she was desperate to make a good impression.

She took a deep breath and composed herself. She calmly turned the door handle and said, "Why hello Marg- hold on you're not Marge!" Petunia demanded staring at the raven-haired boy who was now timidly standing in front of her holding a bouquet of pink and yellow tulips.

"Uh hello….I'm looking for Lily Evans," James tentatively asked. he wasn't sure who exactly this was because he'd never met any of Lily's family except her parents who he had caught glimpses of at Platform 9 ¾ . He knew she had a sister but this couldn't possibly be her.

James had always imagined Lily's sister to be a watered down version of her, because no one could be as beautiful as Lily in James' opinion. He had imagined her with same red hair, perhaps duller, bright green eyes, a more common shade, and the same fiery confidence.

The woman in front of him had none of that. Lily was short; she was tall. Lily had some sort of shape to her body; this woman was straight. Lily had bright red hair; this woman had mousy blondish brown hair. Lily emitted confidence; she was looking pretty run down.

Therefore, James concluded that it couldn't be Lily's sister and therefore it must be a distant relative or muggle friend, which meant that he couldn't reveal that he was a wizard.

Petunia had said something that James had missed during his cross-examination so he asked her to repeat it.

Petunia batted her eyes, "I said my sisters not here, she's out with some of her mad friends tonight. Where exactly do you know her from?" she asked curiously. The boy couldn't be a wizard, that much Petunia knew. I mean after all, wizards are supposed to be ugly and this boy was gorgeous!

James mumbled something about here and there and then asked, "Do you have any idea when she'll be back? I need to speak to her."

Petunia let out a shrill laugh, "Speak to Lily? Why would you want to do that? The girl's off her rocker."

James looked stunned at this so Petunia continued, "I don't know if you know but she goes to this special school. It's a school for freaks."

James gave her an affronted look, "Lily's one of the cleverest girls I know. She's also one of the nicest girls I know."

Petunia was offended, "Why that cow isn't nice! All she is, is a two faced goody two shoes."

James glared at her and coldly said, "Well I must be off. Could you please give her these flowers?"

Petunia looked alarmed, "Why would you be giving Lily these flowers? I'm sure they could go to far worthier people…" she hinted

James stiffly replied, "Lily is the worthiest person I know. She's loyal, honest, clever and the most beautiful girl I've ever seen."

Petunia let out a gasp, "You think Lily is pretty? What with her horrid red hair? My, my, my, I thought you'd have better taste but obviously not. I think I would be a far worthier alternative." She smugly said.

Petunia felt a tap on her shoulder and turned around to see an irate Lily. Lily's hands were on her hips and her eyes were gleaming with anger and amusement. She softly asked Petunia, "Don't you have a boyfriend 'Tuney?"

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AN: Well what do you think? Leave a review and let me know :)

Also I don't think I'll be able to post before Tuesday so…

Happy 2008!!!

Have an awesome time and remember to have lots of fun!