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Bewitched | Chapter One: Problems

Stars Series | Bewitched

“Grunnings Drills, what can I do for you today?”

She clenched her teeth as she noticed the three men in suits walking through the lobby. One of them, she knew, was her boss. Mr. Taylor was about the strictest it got, and one too many times already in the month she had been working here, he had caught her answering the phone ‘improperly’. She kicked herself now, praying Mr. Taylor was too busy to take notice.

Mr. Taylor, the tallest of the three men, stopped, turning to look at the desk. The other two soon followed. The only ones in the large room, all was quiet aside from the receptionist’s short phone conversation. A rather pudgy man in the back shuffled his feet, looking at the woman in pity. He watched as her eyes froze on them all for a moment, before turning away quickly, her face flushing red.

“That would be Mr. Martin in Accounting, would you like me to transfer you?” From the corner of her eye, she could see him approaching, almost slowly, like a predator hunting its prey. “I’ll transfer you now, have a great day.” Her hands were shaking as she pressed the buttons to transfer the call, then quickly put the phone back to the receiver. Nearly as soon as she did, there was a slapping sound so loud that she jumped and let out a small squeak. She looked over to see Mr. Taylor’s hands flat against her desk, his face and bald head reddening, just slightly, in anger.

“How many times do I have to tell you, Evans,” he said, his northern accent coming out strong. “There is only one way we answer the phone around here. Tell me what it is.”

The pudgy man behind Mr. Taylor frowned, feeling guilty as he looked at the woman’s wide, blue eyes. She hesitated, then closed her eyes for a brief moment, shaking thoughts back into her head. “Grunnings Drills, this is Petunia,” answered the woman in her best customer service voice, despite the nerves that wracked her. 

Mr. Taylor gave her a wicked smile. “Good,” he said, “you’re not completely incompetent.” The silence in the room continued, and as Petunia’s jaw slacked, the pudgy man and his companion shared a look of slight shock themselves. “A pretty face doesn’t get you too far answering phones, Evans, remember that,” he continued, beginning to walk away from her desk. “You’re easy to replace. You should be grateful I even hired you in the first place.” 

Through gritted teeth, Petunia replied, “Thank you, Mr. Taylor.” He returned to the other two men, and, looking down at her desk, she heard them leave. 

Thinking she was alone, Petunia brought her head to her hands, and let out a shaky breath. Nearly every day had been like this one, and she didn’t know how much more of this she could take. She thought of where she might be if she had taken that market job in Southwark, even though she would only be making half of what she was making now. She wondered if it was worth it, if the extra money was worth putting up with this. She wondered if it was worth leaving home at all.

She was startled when she looked up to find the pudgy man who had been with Mr. Taylor approaching her desk. Quickly, she forced a smile. “How can I help you, sir?”

“I wanted to apologize on behalf of Taylor,” he started, taking her off guard. She’d seen him in passing before, and the man had always seemed to be quite fond of her boss, so his actions now confused her. “He’s been like this to every receptionist we’ve hired in the past six months.” The man leaned his arm against Petunia’s desk, and spoke lowly. “You’ve lasted the longest of them all, you know. Longest they’ve lasted before you was two weeks. It’s admirable, really.”

“Maybe it’s not a problem of the receptionists you’ve been hiring, then,” answered Petunia.

The man’s sympathetic face slowly broke into a smile, and the smile spread to Petunia. “You know, I think you might be right. What was your name again?”

“Petunia,” she answered, sitting up a little straighter.

“Well, you might just have solved all our problems, Petunia. I’m Vernon,” He reached his hand over to her, and after looking at it for a moment, she took it.

Despite meeting the first decent person since she had arrived in London, Petunia counted today as yet another loss. Hand held tightly to the metro handle in the center of the train car, she rested her head against her fist, almost finding pleasure as her knuckles pressed into her temple, relieving some of the pressure in her head. She wondered if this was what a migraine felt like - if, maybe, her pain tolerance was higher than her mother’s, and she could simply stand it more than her. She quickly dismissed it. Her mother had a higher tolerance in everything.

She shut her eyes for a moment, but opened them again as she felt the train car slowing. There was a muttering over the com system, but she didn’t need to hear it to know it was her stop. After getting seriously lost the first time she had used the London metro on her own during her first week, Petunia had taken the time to memorize and master the metro system. The last thing she wanted to do was end up on the clear other side of town in the middle of the night again.

Readjusting the strap of her purse on her shoulder, Petunia moved toward the doors, exiting with a total of maybe ten people. She paused towards the top of the stairs, sighing at the sound of pouring rain. There hadn’t been a cloud in the sky when she had left for work that morning. She straightened her posture, placed her purse over her head, and continued, the clicking of her heels being lost to the rain and traffic.

After half a mile of trotting through the rain, Petunia finally reached her flat. The last block was nearly a sprint up the hill, so her breathing was labored as she closed the door behind her. She turned to find a pair of snobbish looking women, looking at her incredulously. Standing up straighter, she nodded to them, and began to walk past them.

“What, did she go for a swim?” one quietly said to the other, causing the both of them to break out in giggles as they opened their umbrellas and stepped out. Petunia felt her face reddening, and paused for a moment on the stairs. She felt a welling in her chest, and looked up at the ceiling to try to hold back the tears. It was right about now she wished she still believed in a God.

Though she knew it wouldn’t help anything, she slammed her door behind her as she reached her flat. She ripped off her drenched overcoat, threw it onto the floor beside the door, and let it lay in a soaking heap. Soon after, Petunia followed it, her back sliding against the door until she met the cold hardwood floor. 

She didn’t even cry. She just sat there in her loneliness.

“I should just go home,” she whispered to the empty room. It wouldn’t even be that difficult. Nearly everything she owned was still in boxes.

Yet, with a tap on her fourth-story window, she remembered why she couldn’t go home.

[lemongrass77777-moved]

having Narcissa/Petunia thoughts today. Imagine if for whatever reason Vernon couldn’t come to pick Harry up from train station after his first year and they met? Two woman who spent their formative years forgotten?(Petunia by parents who favored their witch daughter, Narcissa by parents who yearned for a son) neither know that the graceful woman they met at the platform is someone they should under normal circumstances hate. They met again next September on the platform, and agree to correspond. They talk through letters for months, Petunia just thinks that Narcissa doesn’t like talking on the phone. They start to relate to each other, to fall into love. Their ship name is Bitterdaffodil(Narcissus is the latin name for the daffodil flower. Petunia’s symbolize bitterness). And imagine the how they’d both react when they find out what the other is.

Am I the only one interested?

[albi-bumblebee]

HP rarepairs ship battle

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Petunia Evans Dursley/Narcissa Black Malfoy

They are like two sides of the same coin

bitchy high strung traditionalist house wife's that dote on their kid and were both raised in a very hetero atmosphere and hate each other purely for who they are? the OPPORTUNITY FROM THAT!!! the people that like the idea of dudley having a magical kid should get it. they meet by being grandparents to kids at hogwarts at the same time. both so so hated by the wizarding world that they end up finding comfort in each other

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I’m actually really proud of my Narcissa x Petunia fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/24634711/chapters/59518459

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@sapphicmicrofics @hpsaffics Day 10 Petunias "Not the petunias, please!” Lily cried as she crumbled.

“Why?” Narcissa snarked. *Oh, I know! You have forsaken your muggle family,  mudblood!” Narcissa stomped on the flowers.

“No, stop!” Lily tried pushing her away.

“Goodbye, Mudblood!” Narcissa spat on her.

Lily cried for her broken life, cradling the limp flowers as Narcissa disappeared.

March 10: Petunias Open to any Harry Potter femslash ship. We aim for a word count between 50 and 500, but any length is allowed. Post your fic on Tumblr (tag this blog in the post and use the hashtag #sapphicmicrofics).

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Potential ships: Petunia/Narcissa, Petunia/Arabella, Petunia/Marge Inspiration: Giving someone petunias, the symbol for perseverance and hope, celebrating petunia’s birthday, petunias hanging from a balcony, petunias wilting, anger and resentment, planting petunias after a breakup, flower bouquet, flowershop AU, grandma flowers, can be given to symbolise anger and resentment.

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The Evans Girl [Masterpost]

Fandom: Harry Potter [Marauder’s Era]

Pairing: Sirius Black x Original Female Character, Sirius Black x Daisy Evans, James Potter x Lily Evans

Characters: Sirius Black, Original Female Character, Daisy Evans, Lily Evans, Remus Lupin, James Potter, Harry Potter, Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall, Alice Fortescue, Frank Longbottom, Marlene McKinnon, Albus Dumbledore, Voldemort, Peter Pettigrew, Lucius Malfoy, Bellatrix LeStrange, Walburga Black, Orion Black, Jasper Thicknesse, Barty Crouch Jr, Mulciber, Walden McNair, Ginny Weasley, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Original Male Character, Nymphadora Tonks, Petunia Dursley, Dudley Dursley, Andromeda Tonks, Narcissa Malfoy, Vernon Dursley

Word Count: 255,426 [TBC]

Rating: Mature/Explicit

Summary: Hogwarts is a safe haven, a home for many, but it’s often a place where heartache, love and complex emotions dwell and none know that better than the Marauders. Lily Evans just wants to make it out as a successful witch though the oncoming war and the ongoing advances of James Potter threaten that. Daisy Evans, her twin, has other goals. Join the Evans sisters as they make their way through Hogwarts, prepare for war and eventually find love.

Tags/ Warnings: Hogwarts, Friends, Friends to Lovers, Slow Burn, Marauder’s Era, Teenage Angst, Babies, Weddings, Dating, Crying, Loss of Virginity, First Wizarding War, Love, Kissing, Teenagers, James Potter is a bit of a dick, Hogsmeade, 1970s, Fighting, Loss of Parents, Grief, Babies, Injuries, Gore, Harm, Christmas,  The Potter’s Mansion // Daisy’s Dress // NYE Lily’s Dress // NYE Daisy’s Dress // Lily’s Ring // Daisy’s Ring // Sirius' Watch

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THE OTHER EVANS GIRL

Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five Part Six Part Seven Part Eight Part Nine Part Ten Part Eleven Part Twelve Part Thirteen Part Fourteen Part Fifteen Part Sixteen Part Seventeen Part Eighteen Part Nineteen Part Twenty Part Twenty One Part Twenty Two Part Twenty Three Part Twenty Four Part Twenty Five Part Twenty Six Part Twenty Seven Part Twenty Eight Part Twenty Nine Part Thirty Part Thirty One Part Thirty Two Part Thirty Three Part Thirty Four Part Thirty Five Part Thirty Six Part Thirty Seven Part Thirty Eight Part Thirty Nine Part Forty Part Forty One Part Forty Two Part Forty Three Part Forty Four Part Forty Five Part Forty Six Part Forty Seven Part Forty Eight Part Forty Nine Part Fifty Epilogue

THE ONLY EVANS GIRL

Aftermath New Beginnings An Old Friend Letters on the Run A Change In Circumstance Second Chances The Free Man A Happy Ending

DRABBLES

Go On Moony

SERIES/SIRIUS BLACK TAGS  

@maeisafangirl @mysteriouslydelicateface @caitlin1996 @imthebadguyyy

AESTHETICS

Evans Sisters Style Daisy Evans Lily Evans Sirius Black James Potter Remus Lupin Peter Pettigrew Marlene McKinnon Alice Fortescue Frank Longbottom Severus Snape

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world building wednesday for cassia

BA S I C S

full name: Cassia Alice Potter (raised as Cassia Lily Evans/Snape)

gender: Female

sexuality: bisexual

pronouns: she/her

O T H E R S

family: Harry Potter (twin brother), Lily & James Potter (parents), Severus Snape (guardian), Remus Lupin (godfather), Alice Longbottom (godmother), Petunia Dursley (aunt), Lucius & Narcissa Malfoy (not-godparents), Draco Malfoy (betrothed), Sirius Black (uncle), Verona Rosier (honorary aunt)

birthplace: Godric's Hollow, England

job: student, future potions mistress, future lawyer

phobias: drowning, losing Harry, Snape, dementors, voldemort, spiders (fear, not sure if it's phobia level like Ron is)

guilty pleasures: muggle books & movies, particularly fairytales

M O R A L S

morality alignment?: chaotic good

sins - lust/greed/gluttony/sloth/pride/envy/wrath

virtues - chastity/charity/diligence/humility/kindness/patience/justice

T H I S - O R - T H A T

introvert/extrovert

organized/disorganized

close minded/open-minded

calm/anxious

disagreeable/agreeable

cautious/reckless

patient/impatient

outspoken/reserved

leader/follower

empathetic/unemphatic

optimistic/pessimistic

traditional/modern

hard-working/lazy

R E L A T I O N S H I P S

otp: Cassia x Dimitri

ot3: Cassia x Dimitri x Draco

brotp: Cassia & Harry always always always

notp: Cassia x Snape

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“She doesn’t deserve the Malfoy name Bella. I do.”

masterlist

[bi-snape]

Severus's crushes

Petunia Evans

Lucius Malfoy

Narcissa Black

Evan Rosier

Gilderoy Lockhart (still in denial about it)

Xenophilius Lovegood (debatable)

I think you all know that I'm clearly stating that our boi Sev was into blondes and clearly a bisexual disaster.

[fatecanberewritten-writer]

Bewitched | Chapter Four: Magic

Stars Series | Bewitched

For some reason, what Narcissa took notice of in that situation was the fact that she could see her breath. It was like a cold, bitter goodbye to summer. A cold, bitter goodbye to a lot of things.

“What d’you mean, you know about magic already?”

She could also see the breath of the wandless woman standing before her. Her blue eyes still wide and fixed on Narcissa, the woman opened her mouth, but didn’t seem to know what to say. Narcissa gripped the wand held at her side more tightly.

The empty sound of rain was suddenly broken by loud voices approaching the alley. In her fright, Narcissa grabbed the woman, put her hand over her mouth in case she decided to make any noises, and Disapparated the two of them to a rooftop on the other side of the street.

Crouching behind the walled edge of the rooftop, she carefully peered down onto the street. She let out a breath of relief as she saw only the four rowdy men from Young Buck’s loudly walking through the rain. She felt herself relax, but then she felt how tense the woman she was holding was, and how fearful her eyes now looked as she met them. Slowly, she removed her hand from her mouth.

“Sorry,” Narcissa breathed. She figured she’d have to obliviate her now anyway, even if she had somehow known about magic.

Petunia Evans seemed to know exactly what she was thinking. “Please don’t obliviate me,” she pleaded. “I really do know about magic - my sister’s a witch.”

For a while, the two only stared at each other, neither having any clue of what to do next. Finally, Narcissa scrunched her eyes closed, let out a heavy sigh, and fell back, sitting with her back pressed against the walled edge of the roof next to Petunia. Petunia let out the breath she had been holding.

Eyes still closed, Narcissa swirled her wand, and Petunia watched in amazement as a clear, shimmering, force-field-like magic formed around the small space the two of them took up, shielding them from the rain. Curiously, she inched her fingertips towards it - daring to touch it, yet still afraid to. As she got closer and closer to it, the air seemed warmer, and the molecules around it seemed to hum. She brought her hand back quickly as she heard the blonde woman scoff.

“If you ‘know about magic already,’ why are you looking like this is the first time you’ve seen it?” Narcissa in a tired voice, though there was still a bit of harshness in it. 

Petunia’s eyes were doe-like when she looked at Narcissa. “It’s been a while since I’ve seen it,” she said. “My sister’s still in school, and she can’t use magic outside of it. Something about your laws - ”

Narcissa sighed, catching on. “Ah, yes, underage magic. I forgot how serious that can be if you’re around Muggles.” She took another deep breath, looking back down at the street momentarily before she finally turned back to the Muggle, giving her a haughty look. “So you’re a Mudblood’s sister?”

Petunia’s eyes narrowed a bit, recognizing the term. “I don’t think they like to be called that.”

Narcissa shrugged. “It’s what they are,” she said casually. “They’ve got dirty blood.”

“That’s ridiculous,” Petunia’s face was getting hot, “neither my sister nor I have ‘dirty blood.’”

“Magic is pure,” the witch cut in coldly. She spoke these words as if she was just stating facts. “Those without magic, or those who come from people without magic, are not pure. Now tell me, what would you consider to be the opposite of pure?”

“That’s rich, coming from somebody who’s apparently making her family the laughing stock of Pureblood society,” Petunia angrily snapped.

Narcissa’s face darkened, her eyes narrowing at the Muggle. “Eavesdropping on me, were you?” she hissed. “You’re not giving a very good representation of your kind.”

“Neither are you,” growled Petunia, glaring back. Her eyes widened again, her face paling, as she watched the woman swiftly take out her wand.

“You be careful now,” Narcissa warned, “I can do a lot worse than obliviating you.”

Petunia was silent as she stared at the end of the witch’s dark-wooded wand, a wand that was much more intricate, much more regal-looking than Lily’s. As she watched it, her fear slowly ebbed away, and she carefully looked back up at Narcissa with a daring gleam in her eye. “You’re not going to do anything,” she challenged.

Narcissa’s grip tightened on her wand. “Oh yeah?” she responded, trying to hide the shakiness of her voice. “What makes you so sure?”

“You would’ve done it already,” Petunia answered matter-of-factly, a small smirk across her lips. “A witch like you coming across a Muggle like me? You wouldn’t’ve brought me up here with you. You wouldn’t’ve even lowered your wand. If you were like the rest of them, you’d’ve obliviated me, or worse, right then and there. You’re not like them. You’re not a - ” she paused for a moment, trying to remember the term her sister had told her just this last summer - “you’re not a Death Eater.”

Narcissa was silent, utterly transfixed by this woman and her observations. She knew about magic, alright - a lot more than more than what she figured the sister of a Mudblood would. She was daring, a bit reckless, and definitely over-confident, but more than anything, she was brave. Somehow, this Muggle saw right through her, and Narcissa couldn’t deny the comforting feeling that came with her last musing. You’re not a Death Eater.

She didn’t know when she had put down her wand, but she quickly took notice of the cocky look on the Muggle’s face. She could practically hear her saying check mate. “Alright,” Narcissa gave in, “you’re right about that, I’m not a Death Eater - ” the smug look on the brunette’s face only grew - “but don’t think I won’t still obliviate you. Might just do it ‘cause you’re annoying me.”

Petunia’s face instantly fell, and Narcissa smirked victoriously. The witch chuckled a bit, though it wasn’t dark or unsettling to Petunia. It was almost playful. She started to smile.

With a sudden crack, the moment was ruined.

Both girls nearly yelped at the sound, but the yelp threatened to turn to a horrified scream as Petunia saw what had appeared before them. Narcissa was quick with her wand, silencing the girl before she drew them too much attention.

“Litzy,” Narcissa said calmly, addressing the small, frantic House Elf that had joined them on the roof.

“Mistress Narcissa must hurry!” squeaked the Elf. “My Master and Mistress have returned! My mother can only stall them for so long! Mistress Narcissa must return home immediately!”

“Shit,” Narcissa cursed. She thought she’d have more time. She looked from Litzy to the wide-eyed woman beside her and tried to think quickly. Almost reluctantly, she removed the silencing charm from the woman.

“What the hell - ”

“Hush!” she ordered Petunia, and out of shock, Petunia obeyed. Narcissa turned back to the Elf. “Litzy, I want you to take this woman back down to the street.”

“Now hang on just a - ” 

Narcissa ignored the Muggle as she tired to cut in. “This is a Muggle street, so you must stay out of sight. There is an alley halfway up the block - take her there.”

The Elf’s large, green eyes flickered over to the woman hesitantly. When she spoke next, it was reluctant, as if she feared punishment for it. “Is the woman a Muggle, Mistress?”

Swallowing, Narcissa looked at Petunia and said nothing.

“Would Mistress Narcissa like Litzy to modify the Muggle’s memory?”

“No!” shouted Petunia, and at the same time, with almost the same amount of fever -

“That won’t be necessary, Litzy.”

The young, nervous House Elf looked between the two women as they stared nervously at one another. She was reminded, very suddenly, of her disowned Mistress, the one she was forbidden to speak of, and the Mudblood that had ruined her.

As if knowing what Litzy was thinking, a wave of fear washed over Narcissa, and she sharply turned back to the Elf. “Litzy,” she started rabidly. “You are forbidden to speak of this to anyone. To anyone, do you understand?”

A fearful look in her eye, Litzy nodded.

“Now do as you’ve been ordered.”

Obediently, Litzy began to move towards Petunia, and Petunia cowered further against the wall, looking frantically at the witch. The magic protecting them from the rain disappeared. “Wait!” Petunia cried to Narcissa. She wasn’t just going to leave her with this thing, was she?

“It’s alright,” Narcissa soothed, placing a delicate hand on her shoulder. Petunia felt butterflies at her touch. “She has to do as I say,” she told her. “She’ll take care of you, but - but I have to go.”

Before Petunia got even the slightest chance to say anything more, Narcissa stood, and with no more than a crack, she was gone. The rain pouring down on her, Petunia stared at the spot the witch had last been, feeling her heart breaking as she realized she’d probably never see her again.

The Elf begrudgingly reached out to touch the girl, and with no warning at all, Petunia felt herself being pulled through the nothingness of space and landed roughly on the grimy, wet concrete of the alley. She felt sick, but whether it was from the alcohol, the magic, or the cold touch of the strangest creature she’d ever seen in her life, she wasn’t sure. She looked up into the glaring green eyes of the creatures called ‘Litzy’.

“Stay away from my Mistress,” growled the creature, and then she too, was gone.

[lemongrass77777-moved]

Prompt: March 10th — Petunias

For @sapphicmicrofics

Pairing: Petunia/Narcissa

Wordcount: 350

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The gloom of night had fallen over Privet Drive, and one lone woman was awake; Petunia Dursley stared out her bedroom window, awaiting the arrival of her mistress. Her husband was away on a work trip, her nephew at Boarding school, and her son staying at a friend’s house. She had the house to herself.

The click of Apparition announced Narcissa’s arrival. With her pointed hat and high collared victorian dress, it was clear that she didn’t belong here. But it was the witching hour, wasn’t it? Petunia hastened downstairs and to the front door. She opened it, and Narcissa was standing right there, clearly about to knock. Petunia didn’t think she understood the concept of a doorbell, but really that was neither here nor there.

Narcissa wasn’t simply pretty, no, she was gorgeous. A woman in her mid thirties, she had an aquiline nose, cheekbones sharp enough to kill, and highly arched eyebrows. Her face had a haughtiness to it, but that appeared to just be her resting expression. Her dirty blond hair fell to her waist. She was holding a bouquet of fragrant Petunias, held together by a pink ribbon.

"Narcissa," she gestured inside the house. Narcissa followed her in.

"These flowers are for you," said Narcissa, handing them to her.

"Oh, my namesake. How thoughtful," replied Petunia primly.

"Amphortus." Narcissa swished her wand. Hues of orange light left her elm wand, bonding together to form a vase. She placed it on an ordinary looking table in the hallway.

Petunia twitched. She put the flowers inside the vase, her hands shaking. Magic was something she was not quite used to yet. She didn’t think she ever would be.

The two women walked upstairs, their feet thud-thud-thudding against the wooden flooring. 

Petunia guided Narcissa to her bedroom. They sat down together on the bed, Narcissa intertwining her legs with Petunia’s. Their faces were very close together. Narcissa’s mouth looked like a pale pink budding flower. Petunia kissed Narcissa, wrapping her arms around Narcissa’s shoulders.

“Oh,” she said when she came up for air, “I could stay here forever.”

[slyttherins]

A Jily wedding | Wolfstar

Summary: Slices of life leading up to Jily’s wedding

Pairing: Sirius Black x Remus Lupin / James Potter x Lily Evans

Word count: 2589

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James, Sirius and Peter sat at a table at the Leaky Cauldron, drinking beers and celebrating James' last days as an unmarried man.

''I can't believe you're getting married. Married!''

James rolled his eyes and finished the last of his beer. ''Shut up, Pads.''

''I mean, who would've thought you'd end up marrying Evans. All those years of trying and failing to get her on a date finally gave something.''

On the other side of the table, Peter snickered, remembering how desperate James had always been for her during their years at Hogwarts. Someone will without a fail mention it during their speech at the wedding. There were so many good stories about James Potter's grand flirting techniques - and failures -, it would be a shame to not share some with their guests.

''Moony, where are our beers?'' James called out to him.

''Coming!'' he replied from the bar, only now receiving the tall glasses. ''You're getting the next round,'' he told Peter when he sat down.

Sirius wrapped an arm around his shoulders and toasted to James - again.

''I don't get it. How can you be so calm about this? You're getting fucking married in twelve days, Prongs!''

The closer they were to their wedding day, the less nervous James was - unlike Lily who was a nervous wreck, planning everything with his mother. Sometimes, she'd ask his opinion on things like cake toppers or flowers, but James always told her the same thing: I don't care, do what you please. To some, it could pass like he was behaving like an ass, but he truly didn't care whether there were white or blue or yellow flowers on the table-centers. To him, all that mattered was that his beautiful fiancé would become his wife at the end of the ceremony. That Lily Evans would become Lily Potter. The rest...was just confetti.

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''Is Petunia coming?''

Remus Lupin knew nothing about weddings, but, unlike the other marauders, he was helpful. He had come to the Potters' to help Lily with some last minute preparations like the final seating chart and making sure everything was in order for next week - and she couldn't be more thankful.

Lily looked down. ''No. She...she isn't,'' she replied, feeling her eyes welled with tears.

Remus pursed his lips into a thin line, now regretting asking. ''I'm sorry.''

''She made her choice a long time ago. I don't know why I ever thought for a second that she'd send a positive RSVP...''

''She's your sister. You're allowed to be upset.''

''I thought she could make an exception for one day, for my big day, and put her hatred against the wizarding world aside, but I guess not.''

Family was a difficult subject for Lily Evans. Mainly her relationship with her sister, Petunia. They used to be very close, but her witch abilities put a strain between and their relationship had kept deteriorating until they became completely distant.

Two years ago, Lily - alongside James - had attended Petunia and Vernon's wedding. Although they hadn't talked the whole night, Lily saw this as a step into rekindling their relationship, but Petunia had proven wrong when she didn't return the favor and checked the RSVP as 'no' for Lily's wedding.

''My parents cannot make it to my wedding either. It's so sad to think that on my big day I won't have any family there to see me walk down the aisle. I don't even have someone to give me away to James-'' She pushed her face in her hands, more upset than she let on.

Remus' heart broke at the sight of a crying Lily, five days before her wedding. She didn't deserve this. She deserved a beautiful wedding with all of her loved ones in the attendance. A wedding filled with love and happiness.

He squeezed her forearm. ''You have me. I can be your family for one day.''

At Hogwarts, she and Remus had become best friends - much to James' jealousy. Their friendship wasn't to the marauders' level, but they were very close - thanks to being both prefects, and studying and potion partners.

If James were there, he'd add that they were both bookworms too.

Lily raised her head, the couple tears she had let slip now visible. ''You'd do that?''

Remus nodded. Yeah, he'd do that.

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This morning, a letter had arrived from Madam Malkin announcing that their robes were finished being crafted and that the boys could come in and try them on in the afternoon.

The accent color of the wedding was a rich purple-y red color which somehow suited everyone. When Madam Malkin revealed the robes to the marauders, they were pleasantly surprised and excited to try them on.

Everyone's robes were different while being cohesive, just like their personalities. The base of the outfit was simple: white shirt and black trousers - except for Peter who was the ring bearer. James, as the groom, had a cloak, a vest - matching with his best man - and a bow tie. Instead of a bow tie, Sirius and Remus had matching ties. Remus also had suspenders instead of a vest because Lily prefered that for him - and, according to Sirius, he looked fine.

''How do I look?'' James asked, standing in front of the floor length mirror and perfecting the cloak over his shoulders.

''It looks nice. But, won't you get hot in this?'' Peter replied, slouched in one of the chairs, munching on some snacks and leaving crumbs on his nice dress shirt.

''Probably. I'm only wearing the cloak for the ceremony, though. Padfoot? Moony, what do you thi-'' James turned around and groaned, seeing the two kissing in the corner. ''Bloody hell, can you two not suck faces for ten minutes?''

At James' voice, Remus pulled away and looked down, sheepish. ''Sorry.'' His lips were slightly red and a piece of his hair was sticking up at the back.

Sirius, on the other hand, was unbothered and still staring at Remus as if he was some bone to munch on. ''If Evans hadn't put Moony in bloody suspenders and fit trousers, it wouldn't be an issue,'' he defended, taking a seat beside Peter. ''Have you seen his ass-''

''I don't want to hear it!'' James interrupted before Sirius could finish, raising his hands to cover his ears like a child.

Madam Malkin appeared in the fitting area. ''Everything alright here? I heard screaming.''

''All good, Madam Malkin,'' Remus replied politely with a small smile, hoping she hadn't noticed his burning cheeks.

Sirius looked smug and Peter was snickering in his seat, amused by the situation.

''If one of you tears or stain anything before the wedding, you'll be paying for the repairs,'' James warned them - Peter included.

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One week before the wedding, James did the unthinkable and walked in on Lily trying on her dress. It wasn't intentional - he didn't even know she was home -, but Mrs. Potter had shooed him out of the room quickly, screaming that it was bad luck to see the bride in her dress before the wedding.

''I didn't even see the dress!'' he promised from the other side of the door. ''But, just so you know, I'd still marry you if you were wearing a pillow case.''

Lily had laughed. She was going to marry that idiot. ''And you better have a dress robes when I see you at the altar, Potter.''

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''So...who's next?''

''Next what?'' Remus asked, confused.

''Who's the next marauder to tie the knot?''

''Well, Peter. But I suggest you take a seat because that's not happening for a long time. Have you seen him flirt with Dorcas? He can't even pick up that she isn't interested in boys!''

They both bursted laughing.

''It must be you, then.''

Remus choked on his tea, almost spittering it all on himself. ''You know Sirius and I can't get married, Evans.''

''Not now, obviously.''

''Even if we could, marriage isn't Sirius and I's deal. We love each other very much, but have no intention on getting married - ever.''

Although it could sound nice to call Sirius his husband, Sirius' view on marriage had been heavily tainted because of his family and blood purity obsession. In the Noble House of Black, you didn't marry out of love, but to keep the bloodline pure. Toujour pur.

A few years ago, his parents had even tried to force him into marrying his cousin, Narcissa. Sirius had found it morally disgusting and was very thankful when Narcissa married Lucius Malfoy.

''He might changed his mind for you.''

.

''How was your afternoon with Lily? Has she gone all bridezilla yet?'' Sirius asked when he heard the door of his and Remus' shared flat open and close.

Remus chuckled as he removed his boots. ''Surprisingly, no. She'd have all the reasons to, though. She received some last minute RSVPs and has nowhere to place them on the seating chart, the florists got the wrong colors for the arrangements and the Ceremony Official mixed up his dates and Lily and James' date isn't available anymore,'' he explained. ''If I were her, I'd be crying on the floor - but don't tell her that.''

Sirius laughed and went around the counter to greet Remus properly, abandoning the sandwich he was making himself. ''Your secret's safe with me, love.'' He kissed Remus who scrunched his nose, smelling a mix of exhaust and leather on his boyfriend.

''You've taken out the motorcycle?''

''Yeah. I went on a ride with Prongs. We came up with a genius idea to drive him to the altar on my motorcycle, but there's very small chances Lily will let us.''

''With reason.''

Much like Remus, Lily wasn't a fan of that motorcycle. Motorcycles itself were dangerous and had a high risk of fatalities, but Sirius' was huge and fast and could fly, which made it ten times more dangerous. Plus, James and Sirius were very reckless on that motorcycle and had once been chased by muggle authorities.

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The ceremony went on smoothly - if you don't count Peter almost dropping the rings. James had shed a few tears when he saw Lily in her white dress and Lily didn't forget her vows, which she had been nervous about. Her memory wasn't the best under stress.

After saying 'I do', everyone had moved to the magically enlarged ball room for the reception. As expected, the place was beautiful. Rich purple-y red and white flower arrangements, chic drapes, floating lights and a massive cake.

Like expected, Sirius had filled his best man speech with embarrassing anecdotes of the couple - mainly on James' end. He did tease a bit Lily too - otherwise it wouldn't have been fair -, but he was harder on James, as expected. The guests had laughed and James was embarrassed, which was all Sirius wanted.

''You just wait for payback on your wedding day, Padfoot,'' James threatened as they shared a shoulder hug.

.

Lily might not have gone all bridezilla on her wedding planning, but she insisted on handing her guests a list of rules for the night. There weren't too many and they were simple and basic. No pranks. No gorging yourselves at the buffet table. No exhibitionism. No drunken speeches. No getting so wasted you can't walk. No white for the women attending.

Some were specifically hinted toward one or more people, but she figured that all their guests could use those rules.

Lily had joined Remus at a table as the guests danced to rest her sore feet. She had charmed her shoes before putting them on so they wouldn't hurt her feet from wearing them all night, but the charm must've worn out by now.

''Mrs. Potter,'' Remus greeted, nodding his head.

The redhead chuckled and took a sip of her champagne. ''That's me.''

''You look beautiful, Lily. Radiant.''

''I can't believe I'm married, Remus. Married! This is insane.'' She smiled and took another sip.

A few feet from them, Sirius' shirt was halfway unbuttoned and his tie was undone as he danced with James, a drink in his left hand. His hair was pulled into a messy half-up, too hot to let them down fully, and Remus watched with discouragement and endearment. They looked ridiculous.

''Seeing this makes me regret what I just willingly signed up for.''

Remus laughed. ''Worry not, we're in this together.''

''They look like idiots.''

They laughed and James held on to Sirius who's drink tilted and almost made a mess. Sirius brought it up to his lips and kept on dancing with his best friend.

''You think Sirius will make it till the end of the night? How many drinks has he had?''

At this moment, Sirius tripped on his own foot, making him vacillate and almost falling. More than he should've.

''I'll handle him,'' Remus assured.

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When Remus decided it was enough, he pried Sirius from the room and led him to one of the couches in a secluded part of the ball room to - hopefully - sober up before going home.

Lily had offered them a sobering potion, but Remus had declined it, knowing Sirius would be annoyed and want to drink more after - which he really shouldn't if he doesn't want to get alcohol poisoning. It wasn't his first time dealing with a drunk Sirius - and he didn't really mind. He was easy enough to manage.

Sirius' head rested against the high armrest of the couch, sprawled like his bones had been replaced with jelly. Drunk and dazed, he reached out for his boyfriend and dragged him down with him, making Remus squeal in surprise.

Sirius took hold of his hand and brought it to his face and leaned into it as Remus sat on his lap.

''Where's your tie?'' Remus asked, not seeing the silky strip around his neck.

Sirius looked down and shrugged, only now noticing that it was in fact not there anymore. He shrugged, not caring much about the lost tie. It's not like he had planned to wear it again.

''You're very drunk.''

''And you're very pretty.'' Sirius wrapped his arms around Remus' neck and started kissing his jaw lovingly and drunkenly. ''I love you, Moony.''

In his last stage of drunkenness, Sirius Black was a needy and affectionate drunk - before blacking out, that is. Once he was past the goofing with James stage, he was the neediest person, wanting nothing else than to hug, cuddle and kiss everybody he knew - especially Remus.

He'd look around the room, searching for Remus just so he could wrap his arms around him and kiss his face and flirt with him. To love and be loved in return. It was all a drunk Sirius wanted - needed.

Remus tried to resist Sirius' kissing and pulled away, insisting on keeping his promise to Lily and following her wedding rules. He looked down at the raven haired wizard, seeing clearly how much of a mess he looked with pieces of hair were falling into his heavy eyes, a soft smile across his lips and the smooth skin of his chest on display from his half buttoned shirt.

''Shall we go home?'' Remus took a piece of Sirius' hair and twirled it around his fingers.

Sirius shook his head in protest, feeling the effects of alcohol dissipate a little. ''Wanna stay a little more,'' he said...only to change his mind less than a minute later, which made Remus laugh.

''Let's go say goodbye to the newlyweds, first.'' Remus helped him get up from the couch and walked back to the party area.

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Change of Heart || Hermione Granger

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by PhoenixWing1021

With immense power comes tremendous responsibilities; however, where do these responsibilities lay? With good or evil?

Watch as the young pure-blood witch, Olympia Warwick from the famous Warwick family, navigate adventures, tests and relationships throughout her years within Hogwarts and figure out within herself where her mind, morals, and heart lies. Is it with her new-formed friends and potential significant other which lead her to be questioned about everything within her life, or are her familiar roots too strongly tied with evil to ever change, or let go?

Words: 1950, Chapters: 1/35, Language: English

Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Underage

Categories: F/F

Characters: Theodore Nott, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Severus Snape, Ginny Weasley, Fred Weasley, George Weasley, Molly Weasley, Arthur Weasley, Bill Weasley, Percy Weasley, Charlie Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Lucius Malfoy, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Bellatrix Black Lestrange, Ted Tonks, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Nymphadora Tonks, Andromeda Black Tonks, Salazar Slytherin, Hannah Abbott, Cho Chang, Ludo Bagman, Bathilda Bagshot, Katie Bell, Cuthbert Binns, Phineas Nigellus Black, Amelia Bones, Susan Bones, Terry Boot, Lavender Brown, Dolores Umbridge, Charity Burbage, Frank Bryce, Frank Longbottom, Colin Creevey, Dennis Creevey, Dirk Cresswell, Fleur Delacour, Gabrielle Delacour, Dedalus Diggle, Amos Diggory, Cedric Diggory, Albus Dumbledore, Dudley Dursley, Marge Dursley, Petunia Evans Dursley, Vernon Dursley, Marietta Edgecombe, Argus Filch, Justin Finch-Fletchley, Mundungus Fletcher, Cornelius Fudge, Anthony Goldstein, Gregory Goyle, Astoria Greengrass, Fenrir Greyback, Rubeus Hagrid, Rolanda Hooch, Helga Hufflepuff, Angelina Johnson, Lee Jordan, Bertha Jorkins, Gilderoy Lockhart, Augusta Longbottom, Neville Longbottom, Luna Lovegood, Xenophilius Lovegood, Olympe Maxime, Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody, Cormac McLaggen, Pansy Parkinson, Padma Patil, Parvati Patil, Peter Pettigrew, Irma Pince, James Potter, Lily Evans Potter, Quirinus Quirrell, Helena Ravenclaw, Tom Riddle | Voldemort, Voldemort (Harry Potter), Zacharias Smith, Alicia Spinnet, Oliver Wood, Blaise Zabini, The Fat Lady (Harry Potter), Fawkes (Harry Potter), Fluffy (Harry Potter), Fang (Harry Potter), Hedwig (Harry Potter), OC - Character

Relationships: Hermione Granger/Original Female Character(s), Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley, Lavender Brown/Ron Weasley, Ron Weasley/Original Female Character(s)

Additional Tags: Hermione Granger x Female!OC, Useless Lesbians, Slytherin, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Comedy, Grief/Mourning, Angst, Fluff and Angst, Fluff, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Adult Content, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Implied/Referenced Torture, Implied/Referenced Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism, Implied/Referenced Abuse, Canonical Character Death, Queer Character, POV First Person, Original Character(s), Hufflepuff/Slytherin Inter-House Relationships, Getting Together, Getting Back Together, Getting to Know Each Other, Slow Burn, Enemies to Lovers, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Enemies to Friends, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Angst and Feels, Emotional Manipulation, Emotional/Psychological Abuse, Emotional Baggage, Unresolved Emotional Tension, Hate to Love, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, POV Lesbian Character, Gay, Bisexuality, Bad Albus Dumbledore, Albus Dumbledore Bashing, Mentor Minerva McGonagall, Mentor Remus Lupin, Animagus Harry Potter, The Author Regrets Nothing, Attempt at Humor, Friendship, British Slang, British Comedy, British Character, Drama & Romance, Draco Malfoy is Bad at Feelings, Draco Malfoy is a Good Friend, Death Eaters, Developing Relationship, Developing Friendships, Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter), Quidditch, Canon Universe, Freeform, Implied Sexual Content, Book 1: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 2: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Action/Adventure, Adventure & Romance, Action & Romance, follows the plot mostly, Sit Down This Will Be a Long Build Up, Awkwardness, Alcohol, Blood, Blood and Injury, Blood and Gore, Family Feels, Family Drama, Family Issues, Family Secrets, Education, LGBTQ Character, Slow Build, Slow Romance, Jealousy, Intoxication, LGBTQ Female Character, Idiots in Love, Dragons, Mild Language, Rebellion, Teen Romance, Teen Angst

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Grief and Glory (book one)

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by FairFortune

(originally posted on Wattpad/ still updating) Years 1-7+ Fred Weasley x reader

please (PLEASE) heed all warnings listed.

Words: 10908, Chapters: 8/100, Language: English

Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Underage

Categories: F/M

Characters: Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger, Severus Snape, Ron Weasley, Sirius Black, Ginny Weasley, Albus Dumbledore, James Potter, Lucius Malfoy, Luna Lovegood, Minerva McGonagall, Lily Evans Potter, Blaise Zabini, George Weasley, Neville Longbottom, Narcissa Black Malfoy, Bellatrix Black Lestrange, Regulus Black, Bill Weasley, Rubeus Hagrid, Andromeda Black Tonks, Lavender Brown, Alice Longbottom, Vincent Crabbe, Charlie Weasley, Percy Weasley, Fleur Delacour, Fred Weasley, Theodore Nott, Dean Thomas, Peter Pettigrew, Frank Longbottom, Poppy Pomfrey, Arthur Weasley, Cho Chang, Daphne Greengrass, Horace Slughorn, Rodolphus Lestrange, Angelina Johnson, Lee Jordan, Filius Flitwick, Viktor Krum, Kreacher (Harry Potter), Molly Weasley, Quirinus Quirrell, Giant Squid (Harry Potter), Gryffindor Quidditch Team, Slytherin Quidditch Team, Ravenclaw Quidditch Team, Hufflepuff Quidditch Team, Irish National Quidditch Team, Rita Skeeter, Vernon Dursley, Petunia Evans Dursley, Xenophilius Lovegood, Beauxbatons Students, Hogwarts Express (Harry Potter), Hogwarts Express Trolley Witch, Salazar Slytherin, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Relationships: Fred Weasley/Reader, Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley, Neville Longbottom/Luna Lovegood, Angelina Johnson/George Weasley, Pansy Parkinson/Blaise Zabini, Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Nymphadora Tonks/Charlie Weasley, Fleur Delacour/Bill Weasley, Penelope Clearwater/Percy Weasley, James Potter/Lily Evans Potter, Sirius Black/Remus Lupin

Additional Tags: Long, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Abuse, Child Abuse, Past Abuse, Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism, Past Child Abuse, Emotional/Psychological Abuse, Physical Abuse, Angst with a Happy Ending, Everyone Needs A Hug, Hogwarts, Hogwarts First Year, Hogwarts Second Year, Hogwarts Third Year, Hogwarts Fourth Year, Hogwarts Fifth Year, Hogwarts Sixth Year, Hogwarts Seventh Year, Alternate Hogwarts House Sorting, Arson, Alcohol Withdrawal, Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Nightmares, Psychological Trauma, Quidditch, Quidditch World Cup, Quidditch Player Ginny Weasley, Slytherin, Slytherins Being Slytherins, Prejudice Against Slytherins, Cedric Diggory Lives, Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Alternate Universe - No Voldemort, Triwizard Tournament, Yule Ball (Harry Potter), Face Punching, Anger Management, Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms, Manic Episode, Child Neglect, Miscarriage, Violence, Graphic Description, Suicidal Thoughts, Post-it Notes, Love Letters, Hogwarts Letters, Hogwarts Library, Potions Class (Harry Potter), Defense Against the Dark Arts, Minor Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Weddings, People Watching, Drama & Romance, The Author Regrets Nothing, Author Is Sleep Deprived, Author's Favorite, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Honeydukes, Minor Neville Longbottom/Luna Lovegood, Magical Tattoos

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[wandlores]

Thirteen and Counting

Pairings: Petunia Evans x Regulus Black | Lily Evans x Sirius Black  Words: 7,431  Chapter Four/? - Lily’s POV  You can read all the previous chapters on AO3.  It took forever, again, to update this. I apologize. I am already working on the next chapter though. Thanks for all your patience. x

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Twelve and a Half Years Earlier - Two Days Before Summer Break 

Lily had only heard from Petunia once a month since she had started at the academy, and her letters were about four sentences long - if even that. Petunia never came to visit her either; she wasn’t even invited home for the winter holidays. She hadn't even heard her sister’s voice over the phone. Even though resentment bubbled up inside Lily’s gut, she always hoped there would be more words on the page from her sister or that she would see her face or at least hear her voice. Petunia was the only family she had left; she had never really liked her Aunt Penelope much anyway. She never would have admitted that to anyone, especially since Lily had an old reputation of unconditional kindness. If anything though, that year, Lily had been thankful she didn’t have to go home for the winter holidays. It would not have been the same without her parents, even though it stung that her sister wanted to keep her as far away from her as possible. Maybe it hurt Petunia too much to see her, but Lily was hurting too. It was selfish of Petunia not to acknowledge that. 

Lily was folding her clothes and putting them in her suitcase when there was a knock on her door. Her roommate Alice answered the door to see their classmate Narcissa. She was chewing her gum obnoxiously and rolling her eyes as she handed Alice an envelope. As always, she was trying to be ten years older than she actually was with her mini-skirts and high-heeled sandals. 

“This is a letter for Lily, the headmistress wanted me to give it to her just in case she didn’t go to the mail room again before we left for break. It’s from her sister and apparently it’s urgent.”

Lily’s ears perked up at the word urgent, and she went up and quickly grabbed the letter out of Alice’s hands. She tried not to appear too eager, but she knew she was failing. 

She was about to tell Narcissa thank you, but she had already walked away as she blew a bubble and loudly yelled at a boy down the hall to get his attention. Lily forgot about her fast as she thought about what was potentially written on the paper sealed in-between her fingers.

Alice tried to act like she was not watching Lily tear open her letter, but she could feel her eyes on her. Lily didn’t care, she just had to know what Petunia had to say. As soon as she saw Petunia’s familiar scrawl on more than four lines of the page, Lily’s heart skipped a beat in excitement or nerves. She wasn’t really sure. Maybe it was a mix of both. What did Petunia have up her sleeve? 

“Lily,” the letter said,

“You cannot come home for break. Aunt Penelope and I won’t be here; we are taking a trip. You need to stay at the Academy for the summer holidays. We have already set up arrangements with Headmistress McGonagall.” 

There were more words on the page, but Lily couldn’t bear to read them. This was the first time in months she felt true sadness rather than anger or resentment. She sunk down to the floor at the end of her bed. Alice was watching her and was clearly hesitant if she should ask what was wrong.

Alice reminded Lily a lot of Petunia before their parents died. She was beautiful, quiet, reserved, and not at all pushy. She was great at giving Lily space. It was what Lily thought she needed, but really, she needed someone to be there for her after everything. Space was just an empty void; it seemed that everyone wanted to Lily to feel utterly and hopelessly alone. 

A single tear slipped from the corner of her eye. It was then that Alice came and sat down quietly next to her. She grabbed Lily’s hand and didn’t say a word. For the first time in months, it felt like Lily had a friend. It was then she really decided to let go and cry. It was also then when she decided that she was never going home again if she could help it. She would go only when she was required to. 

Lily was eleven years old and on her own. It was time to for her to grow up. 

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Present Day 

In times of crisis, Petunia always had detached herself. That was her obvious go-to coping mechanism, but Lily couldn’t help but think now was not the time. 

Petunia’s eyes were closed as the hoard came closer and the three men stood with them. All Lily could hear was Petunia’s deep breathing and all she could see was that there were more than thirteen of the infected now coming their way. 

“What are we going to do?” Remus asked nervously. Lily watched as he gripped his crowbar tighter in his hands.

Regulus was silent and Sirius was bouncing with anticipation. An infected came up close to him and he took it out with his baseball bat. There was no more time they could waste. Petunia still hadn’t opened her eyes. It was time that Lily got her attention. Even if her sister never protected her, she was going to protect her. It was in her blood; the blood she wished was no longer tainted by familial ties and expectations. If Lily could do anything and was lying to herself, she would leave her sister to fend for herself like Petunia had left her all those years ago. 

“We can’t just stand here and wait any longer, we have to go!” Lily called out to all of them, and it was then that she bolted towards the car. She ran without a plan; she hated that she felt exhilarated at the risk of death. 

She didn’t even have to look at Petunia now to know that she had opened her eyes. Lily ran until she almost made it to the car, but suddenly, she felt a hand grab the back of her shirt. She heard a growl as she was slammed to the ground.

An infected was on top of her. Lily’s first instinct in the past would have been to fight back, but now, she felt a certain calmness - like fighting was unnecessary. It was her time to go, and she was ready. She had accepted her fate.

She shut her eyes just like her sister had minutes before, but the growls from the infected were quickly silenced as she heard a splatter and felt its blood hit her face. She was pulled up from the ground before she could even look to see who had saved her.

It was Sirius, and his eyes were frantic. He didn't let go of her as they kept running. Remus led Petunia and Regulus to the car moments before them, and Petunia was yelling, “LILY! LILY!”

She could hear the terror in her sister's voice, but Lily avoided looking at her as she ran to the passenger side of the car. Petunia quickly slipped into the driver's seat after her as the men piled into the backseat and slammed their doors.

"GO, GO, GO!" Sirius screamed.

Petunia slammed on the acceleration pedal and they went flying forward without any of their supplies and only their weapons. They quickly left the hoard behind. 

Lily could see the bridge that crossed the river coming up ahead of them. All she could hear in the car was every person’s heavy breathing, until Petunia finally decided to speak. Well, not really speak, but lecture. Lily noticed Petunia had a new fresh cut on her chin that was probably going to scar. It had to of come from escaping the hoard.

“What in the fuck were you thinking? You could have gotten yourself killed! You can’t just run into the middle of them, if it wasn’t for Sirius you’d be-”

“Dead?” Lily fought back, “Isn’t that what you have wanted anyway for years? To lift the burden of my existence off your back!? Then you wouldn't have to have a guilty conscience.”

“You don’t know what I had to do to-”

“To what!?” Lily now screamed, “Protect me!? That’s a joke-”

But before Petunia could respond to Regulus screams and warnings in the backseat, everything happened so fast. Petunia was looking at her sister with eyes full of rage and fear when she hit something in the road. Lily felt Sirius’ hand grasp her shoulder from the backseat as the car swerved. Petunia could not brake fast enough as they now all hurdled over the edge of the bridge. She heard Remus take a sharp intake of breath and could feel Regulus close his eyes as death approached them all. 

Before they could go over the edge, Petunia’s back tired bent and hooked on the bridge’s railing. Lily had no idea how one single tire was holding all their weight, it should not have been possible as the front of Petunia's car was now floating in the air, but it was. Somehow, they had survived, but Lily knew they didn’t have long if they didn’t act fast. 

Lily quickly turned to look at her sister again. Petunia was pinned under her steering wheel and her head was bleeding. She was unconscious and her body looked lifeless. 

“Petunia!” Lily screamed. She tried to move over to reach her, but it rocked the car forward. Sirius pulled her back from the backseat and the car rocked back again to temporary safety. 

“You can’t move right now!” He hissed, “You’ll make the car go over! We need to think about this.”

“She-she’s knocked out! Or she could be dead!” Lily said frantically, “I can’t-”

But Remus held her back now too, “We have to think this through, or we will all die.”

Lily gave up and sat still. She heard the men’s voices behind her as they tried to quickly come up with a plan and the river's water rushing at full-speed below them. Lily could still feel Petunia’s car edging forward slowly but surely. She turned her head to look at her incapacitated sister one last time and felt a single tear slip down her cheek just like all those years before. Of all the ways to die, this was not what she expected it to be. Though she should have, since her parents had suffered the exact same fate. Maybe this type of tragedy just ran that deep through their veins; all the Evans’ would die in the exact same way. 

It was poetic really, and that’s when Lily let out a soft chuckle at the irony as she shut her eyes.

It was then that the whole world went black.