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Previously:

"I'll just end up killing him," she muttered darkly as she headed over to the fireplace.

Harry eyed her warily. "Everything okay sis?"

"Yes Harry," Skye said. "Just thinking out loud."

She sent her twin an innocent smile and stepped into the fireplace.

"WHAT?" Iris screeched.

"Shh," Skye warned. "A little quieter yeah?"

"But he can't come over here!" Iris continued, a little quieter. "I can't stand to be in the same room as him."

"Come on, Iri," Skye said. "Think! This is your chance! His girlfriend isn't around, your gorgeous..."

"Oh please," Iris scoffed.

"Hey, don't be like that," Skye eyed her sister. "Have you forgotten your promise?"

"Not at all," Iris frowned. "You're not seriously going to make me over tonight?"

"Of course I am!" Skye grinned excitedly.

"Oh god," Iris groaned.

Two hours, three layers of makeup, six hairstyles and ten outfits later, Skye finally decided that her sister was ready.

"My hair is never going to be the same," Iris grumbled. "I can't believe anyone would need that many products! Why do you even own that stuff anyway?"

"Oh, shut up and look in the mirror," Skye laughed. "I think you'll be pleasantly surprised."

Iris rolled her eyes but followed her sister's command. What she saw, however, amazed her completely.

"So," Skye said nervously. "What do you think?"

"IT'S BLOODY AMAZING!" Iris laughed, hugging her sister. "Thanks so much!"

"No problem," Skye said grinning. "Now go knock him dead!"

Laughing, the two girls descended from the bedroom. Harry threw Skye a questioning look as she entered the lounge room and she winked at him.

"What have you been doing up there?" he asked. "You don't look like you've spent all that time on yourself."

"It's cause I haven't," Skye rolled her eyes. "I was fulfilling a promise I made to Iri. Besides, are you saying I don't look good?"

"No, no, of course not," Harry amended hastily. "Just that you don't look overly different to normal; which is, of course, beautiful."

"Nice save, Potter," Ri sniggered as he stepped out of the fireplace. "Hi gorgeous."

"Hey Ri," Skye skipped over to her friend, giving him a hug and a kiss on the cheek. "How are you?"

"Just fine," Ri grinned. "You?"

"Never better," Skye smirked. "And you never did get around to telling me how Angela is..."

"Just let it drop, please Skye," Ri begged. "Don't mention her tonight please?"

"Your parents don't know?" Skye raised an eyebrow.

"Mum's probably guessed," Ri sighed. "But I'm not planning on letting Dad know."

"Oh," Skye paused. "This makes for great blackmail material!"

"What does?" asked Rhia, coming up behind the pair.

"Nothing, nothing. Just something I discovered about Ri," Skye rolled her eyes at Ri's glare.

"Huh," Rhia said noncommittally. "Guess it's nothing important then."

She headed off to the kitchen. "Anyone for a drink?" she asked.

"Skye!" Lily exclaimed. "Don't let Rhia do that! You're supposed to be the host."

Skye shrugged. "She's here more than I am. I say let her go."

"Of course you do," Teddy snorted behind her. "Less work for you."

"Oh shut up," Skye said, turning to greet Remus and Tonks.

"Wotcher Skye," Tonks said, grinning at her.

"Heya Tonks," Skye laughed. "Nice hair."

"Thanks," Tonks beamed. "I decided to try something a little different tonight."

"Mm, suits you," Skye nodded.

Instead of her usual bubblegum pink, Tonks had opted to try a bright baby blue. It suited her surprisingly well.

"Anyway," Claire said, coming into the room. "Where is everyone?"

"Dunno," Skye laughed. "Around I guess."

She noticed Jamilah and called her over. "Hey Jamie," Skye said. "Reckon you could find Iris for us?"

Jamie nodded enthusiastically. "Sure Skye!" she said brightly, running off.

Skye sighed wistfully. "To be young and innocent again," she murmured.

Harry coughed behind his sister. "I very much doubt you've ever been innocent."

"Ouch, Harry," Skye said, unable to wipe the grin off her face. "Ouch."

James appeared in the doorway. "Dinner's almost done," he said. "Round everyone up and head outside, kay?"

"Sure Dad," Harry said. "We won't be long."

Skye turned to Ri, who appeared frozen, looking at something over Skye's shoulder.

"Come on," Skye grabbed Ri's arm. "Let's go."

Ri did not make a single sound to show that he had heard his friend.

"Ri come on!" Skye tugged at his arm impatiently. "I'm hungry!"

Still, Ri did not move.

"RI!"

Skye snapped her fingers in front of his face and he blinked stupidly at her.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" she asked.

"Iris looks bloody amazing," Ri said.

Skye squealed and ran to her sister, grabbing her hand instead.

"You look brilliant," Skye gushed. "Now come on; he's outside."

Iris bit her lip.

"I dunno," she said. "Maybe this was a bad idea?"

"Pfft," Skye scoffed. "Anything I do is never a bad idea. Trust me."

"Wait a minute," Ri interrupted. "You did this to Iris?"

"I did her hair and makeup," Skye said. "If that's what you mean. I just enunciated her natural looks. This is all Iri."

"Well you look fabulous," Ri said, smiling at Iris. "Really."

"Thanks Ri," Iris said quietly. "Now, let's get out there before I lose my nerve!"

Skye grinned and directed her sister out the door, following close behind her.

"Just be confident," Skye said, when she noticed Iris' nervous behaviour. "You look amazing."

Skye prodded Iris forward and followed her sister outside. She took a seat next to Rhia and pulled Iris down so she was sitting next to her. Skye had ensured that the seat she chose was opposite Daniel so every time he looked up, it would be impossible for him to not notice Iris.

Dinner got underway and everyone began talking to one another, making quite a racket. Skye didn't miss how every so often Dan's eyes would snap to Iris, before he blushed and looked back down at his plate.

Jason, who was excitedly giving his friend a play-by-play description of a recent Quidditch game did not notice Daniel's distraction.

"So tell me," Rhia said again. "What exactly is this ring?"

"I told you, Rhia," Skye sighed. "It's a promise ring. It symbolizes his love for me."

"Show me it," Rhia demanded.

"You've seen it a million times!" Skye exclaimed exasperatedly.

"Once more?" Rhia whined.

"Argh, fine," Skye thrust her right hand under Rhia's nose. "Happy now?"

"Much," Rhia sighed wistfully. "Why do you get the great guy?"

Skye shrugged. "Just lucky I guess," she grinned. "Anyway, how's it going with Xavier?"

"He asked me to be his girlfriend when we met up in Hogsmeade," Rhia lowered her voice excitedly. "We're going together to the next weekend!"

"That's great Rhia!" Skye exclaimed, truly happy for her friend.

"Yeah," Rhia nodded slowly. "Speaking of, what's up with Iris? I've never seen her dress up this much before."

"Oh, you know," Skye said airily. "We can all do with a change. I just helped Iri to see that. She looks great doesn't she?"

"Duh," Rhia laughed. "As if any Potter couldn't look great."

"Aha, and you'd know all about that wouldn't you?" Skye teased.

"Do shut up," Rhia rolled her eyes. "I'm so over that crush."

"Sure, sure," Skye smirked. "We all know you love Harry."

Rhia chose to ignore the last jibe. When the twins were seven, and Rhia was six, she had developed a child-like crush on Harry. She confined this fact to Skye and it was still a source of great amusement for the girls. Harry had never known; something Rhia was quite thankful for.

"YOU KIDDING ME?" Sirius' voice cut through all the conversations going on around the table.

Skye instantly turned to face her godfather. Remus was shaking his head at his friend, but James was nodding seriously.

Sirius swore under his breath, earning him a reproachful look from his wife.

"SKYE!" he called down the table.

"Yeah?" Skye yelled back.

"Are you honestly dating a Malfoy?"

Skye rolled her eyes; she had guessed Sirius' exclamation might have been over this.

"Yes," Skye shouted. "That a problem?"

"Of course it is," Teddy interrupted. "You're his little innocent goddaughter."

"Innocent?" Ri snorted. "You wish."

"Shove it Black," Skye smirked. "How's Angie?"

Ri's smile slipped from his face. He glared at Skye who simply smiled back challengingly.

"Angie?" Claire raised an eyebrow at her son.

"Nobody," Ri muttered sullenly.

"Of course she is!" Skye exclaimed brightly.

"Oh, do go on dear," Claire smiled at Skye.

"Shut-up," Ri muttered.

"Her name's..." Skye started, but she was cut off by a loud yell.

"QUIDDITCH!" Jono screamed.

"Sweetheart," Lily began. "I don't think that's such a good idea..."

"Oh nonsense, Lils," James waved a hand. "Quidditch is always a good idea."

The majority of the group all jumped up and headed over to the pitch the Potter's had in their backyard. Skye shrugged at Rhia.

"What can you do?" she asked. "If you can't beat them; join them."

Laughing, the two girls made their way over to the broom shed. Skye noticed that Iris was following the migrating group as well. Although she didn't play for school, Iris always enjoyed a backyard game.

"You're with me!" Harry yelled to Skye. "You're playing Chaser."

"Kay," Skye yelled back.

When the Potter's, Lupin's and Black's all got together, positions were very flexible and it was common to be playing a different position each game. Skye was just grabbing her broom when a hand was placed on her shoulder. She turned around and came face to face with Dan.

"Can I talk to you, Skye?" he asked. "It's kinda important."

A/N And Chapter 16 is out! Please review? Also, I've recently uploaded a one-shot song-fic so please check it out and let me know what you think!