Chapter 32: Wedding Plans

For those in the wider world, the remainder of July, August and September passed in a haze of wedding plans, Order assignments, work and visiting their charmed friends.

At the beginning of October, Kelria and Khyana made a trip to the Potters' home in Godric's Hollow, both excited about wedding plans. Lily was also getting into the swing and excitement of the double wedding, and was thrilled that the wedding was to be held at their house. It was to be a small, private one, with only the Order (minus Snape) and the auror squad in attendance. Alice and Frank would be there very briefly but could not stay long.

"I'm so excited for you two," Lily grinned, bouncing Harry on her knee. The little boy was reaching out for the tiny toy broomstick he had received from his godfather for his first birthday, and Lily was having difficulty restraining him.

"I'm excited too," Khyana admitted, smiling. "I can't wait to get married."

"Me either," Kelria agreed. "I'm so glad you're going to be able to come, Lil."

"Same here," Lily agreed, finally allowing Harry off her lap. He toddled toward the broom happily, and picked it up carefully.

"He's so cute," Kelria smiled, looking at Harry.

"Yeah, he is," Lily agreed, grinning. "He looks like his dad."

"Oh yeah," Khyana agreed. "He has your eyes, though, Lil."

"You think so?"

"Absolutely."

Lily watched her son climb on the broom and begin to zoom around. "James!"

James came into the room, a small smile on his face. "Yes?"

"Will you watch Harry please? I'm trying to plan a double wedding here."

James laughed. "Certainly. Come here, little man."

Father and son left the room, leaving the three women to talk over details.

Remus and Kelria were out for dinner, both very excited about their upcoming wedding.

"You're sure you're okay with it being on Halloween?" Kelria asked for the millionth time.

"Yes, Kelria, if you ask me that again I might have to hit you."

"You wouldn't hit me."

"Watch me."

Kelria laughed. "Love to."

Remus took a sip of his water and grinned at her over his water glass.

"I probably wouldn't hit you."

"I knew it!"

"I'd get Yana to do it for me."

Kelria laughed. "She would, too."

"I know."

The waitress showed up just then with their food, and they were silent for a couple minutes, enjoying their food. If there was one thing Kelria loved about Remus, it was this: the silences between them were never awkward. They were quite content to sit in each other's company and not say a word.

"How many more days until the wedding?" Remus asked finally.

Kelria grinned mischievously. "17."

"Excellent."

Another comfortable silence followed this exchange and Kelria enjoyed her caesar salad and Remus' company, quite content.

Khyana and Sirius had planned to go out for dinner but the plans had been changed.

"I'm sorry, Yana, but I have to go! Dumbledore needs me!"

If pouting would have done her any good, Khyana would have pouted as long as it took, but she knew Sirius could not do anything about the fact that Dumbledore had asked him to go on an Order mission tonight.

"Fine," she said sulkily. "Go. See if I care."

"Yana!" Sirius groaned. "Don't do this."

"Don't do what?"

"Get all sulky on me and make me feel guilty!"

"I'm not!"

"You are so!"

"No I'm not."

Sirius gave up. "Fine. I'll see you later."

"Yeah, whatever."

The next two weeks passed in blurs. With three days left to the wedding, Khyana and Kelria were both getting pre-wedding jitters.

"I'm excited, but I'm also scared," Khyana admitted quietly.

Kelria nodded. The two women were sitting in Khyana's living room, curled up on the couch with mugs of tea. The TV was on, but they weren't paying attention; Kelria wasn't even sure what was on.

"Me too. I'm excited to marry Remus but…I don't know. It's just strange to think that in three days I'll be Mrs. Remus Lupin." She contradicted her statement by giving Khyana a huge grin. "Kelria Lupin. How does that sound?"

"Strange," Khyana admitted with a smile. "Khyana Black…I dunno. It has a nice ring to it."

The two women laughed. Then Kelria suddenly sobered up.

"You'll always be my sister, right, Yana?"

Khyana gave her a puzzled look. "Of course, Kel. I promised I wouldn't leave you, didn't I?"

"Yeah, I know. I was just making sure."

Khyana reached over and grabbed Kelria's hand. "We're getting married together, Kel. How much closer can two sisters be?"

Kelria grinned. "I don't think even real sisters are that close."

"Probably not," Khyana agreed with a smile. "We've got a one in a million friendship, Kel. You and me. Forever."

A/N: Short, I know, but it was another transition one...the next one will be the last and then I'll post the beginning of the next one. I'm very excited! Please R&R!