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Sixteen-Lily

Brunch with the girls.

It's just what I need to brighten up my week. James has gone out with Sirius and Remus but the girls don't know I'm engaged yet, we haven't seen each other in a hot minute.

"Hey Lils!" Exclaims Marlene as she walks over to me. I squeal "Hey, Mar" I reply. Soon enough Alice and Molly join us as well "So what's the special occasion?" Asks Alice, I smile and bite my lip nervously

"Well, you know James and I have been going out for a while now" I say and then I show them the ring and that's enough confirmation for them as they all squeal in unison "Our Little Lily is getting married!" Squeals Alice. I chuckle and nod my head "And will you be my bridesmaids?" I ask, they squeal again

"Of course we will!" Exclaims Molly. I smile. My friends are the greatest. I'll ask Marlene to be my maid of honor later. That's more of a personal thing.

"So, Lily, tell us, do you have any ideas for the wedding? Any at all?" Asks Molly, I smile and nod "I want it to be periwinkle blue themed. That's the color James' suit or tie will be and that's the color of my bouquet. And it'll be sometime in spring the year after next maybe" I reply, the girls seem to be almost more excited than I am

"Oh Lily this is brilliant!" Exclaims Alice. I smile "I can't wait" I admit.

We catch up for a few hours until eventually Alice and Molly have to leave, now it's just Marlene and I which is perfect. "Mar" I say, she hums in response "You know how I asked the others to be my bridesmaids?" I ask, she looks up at me "yeah, why?" Asks Marlene, almost concerned

"Well, you're my best friend. You've been there with me through thick and thin and I love you more than anything which is why there is no one better, no one I want more than you to be my maid of honor. So will you?" I ask hopefully, Marlene stares at me, mouth agape before squealing

"Of course I will!" Exclaims Marlene, she practically throws herself over the table in the cafe that we're sitting at so she can engulf me into a bone crushing hug. I just laugh and hug her back "I was hoping you'd say yes" I say, Marlene just rolls her eyes "It's like you don't know me at all" says Marlene, I shrug "it might not be your thing" I reply

"Anything for you, Evans" says Marlene, I smile "I'm flattered, McKinnon" I reply "Guess I'll have to start calling you, Potter soon" says Marlene, I chuckle and nod "yeah, yeah I guess you will" I reply almost dazed. Lily Potter just fits so well and I can't wait to be Mrs Potter.

"You really ready for this?" Asks Marlene "of course I am. I love James more than anything. I can't think of anyone better to spend my life with" I reply, Marlene smiles "what?" I ask, she simply shakes her head "I'm just glad you're finally happy" replies Marlene, I frown at her "what do you mean?" I ask

"You know, Lily" says Marlene "every year at Hogwarts after the holidays you'd come back miserable because of that stupid sister of yours. Sometimes you'd just stare at James longingly. You might have happy memories at Hogwarts, Lily, but now you're finally truly happy and I love that for you. You really do deserve the world and I hope Potter tries his best to give you that. I love you loads Lily and I'm always gonna be here for you. If James is what makes you happy then that's fine by me, I'm happy if you're happy. I'm glad you found James, I'm thankful for him only because he makes you happy" continues Marlene

"Marlene, you're being too nice" I reply, she laughs and shakes her head "I mean it, Lily. I'm happy for you" says Marlene "thank you, Mar" I say, she smiles and I return the sweet gesture.

"I guess I have to plan your hen do then" says Marlene "only if you want to" I reply "of course I want to. Your hen do is going to be fucking elite" says Marlene, I can't help but laugh "nothing too extreme, Mar" I say, she rolls her eyes at me "beggars can't be choosers, Evans" replies Marlene "Alright then, I'm sure it will be the best either way" I say