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'TIS A BRAVE MASTER; LET IT HAVE SCOPE: FOLLOW IT UTTERLY HOPE BEYOND HOPE: HIGH AND MORE HIGH IT DIVES INTO NOON WITH WING UNSPENT UNTOLD INTENT; BUT IT IS A GOD KNOWS ITS OWN PATH AND THE OUTLETS OF THE SKY. --Ralph Waldo Emerson ----------------------------------------------------------------- LILY EVANS POTTER gryffindor || 19 || order find: Threads - {&charactername}

[fortunexflower]

zephyrbcll​:

“Katie, honey, don’t eat that.” Zephyr called out as paused on the way to the door, yet another box in his arms as he watched Katie drop what looked to be a dirty rock. Chances were that she thought it was chocolate and no guessing just who taught her that chunks of brown stuff were supposed to go in your mouth. “Go help Auntie Lily, okay?”

At his words, Zephyr turned and gave Lily a crooked smile, feeling absolutely no guilty about causing her to be the focus of the little toddler’s attention, who had started to run in their direction agreeably. “The two of you can show Papa where he’s supposed to put this box, okay?” @fortunexflower​

Lily couldn’t help but roll her eye’s at the expression on Zephyr’s face, all too proud of the fact his little girl was now happily waddling over to Lily. She readily scooped up the little girl, wiping a bit of mud that had smudged her face. “Oof, you’re getting big.” Lily groaned half-playfully. She, too, was getting larger due to the nearing end of the 9-months. 

“We’ve got lots of boxes to unpack!” She hummed to Katie, leading the way into the house. “I think the next few should belong in the kitchen.” She mentioned to Zephyr, as she walked through the hallway, into the empty room. 

“Well, Katie, you need to help me choose. What cabnit do you think all my mugs belong in?” 

[fortunexflower]

pippaxstrout​:

“Good,” Pip said flashing a smile as she glanced at the page number of her book, flipping it a few pages forward while the other picked up a book. She didn’t really mind, after all they weren’t particularly expensive or even hers really. Lilly also didn’t seem the type to just chuck a library book into a fire or anything. 

“Essays,” Pip said sheepishly rubbing at the back of her neck. “Got some law essays to work, and I figured I might as well bring books here while I waited. The one you’ve got is tax law so it’s not particularly interesting, but the cases can be wild when they want to be. You might want to check out the criminal law book there though.” She said pointing to the one next on the pile. She’d suck the papers in and she was fairly sure the other would catch on. 

“Although I should warn you there all muggle books, incase that makes them more or less exciting.” 

Lily nodded slowly as Pip tried to make Tax law sound like a vaguely interesting subject. “Hard to imagine tax evasion cases would be nearly as interesting as, say, X-men adventures but to each their own I suppose.” Lily placed down the tax book, for the one pip was obviously leading her towards. She figured a small concealment charm might be covering what she was looking for.

“Criminal law, that’s more my style.” She smiled, “Would you mind if I borrowed it and gave it a read? I think there’s bound to be some very important information in here for me.” Lily was pretty sure this had the documents for the order concealed, and a quick counter spell would prove that to be true. But still, prying eyes made the extra steps necessary.  “If you don’t mind my asking, why muggle law?” She was genuienly curious. It wasn’t all that often that wizards opted for muggle versions of things that definitely existed in the wizarding world - of course Lily did know the fair share of secretly magical actors and musicians. 

[fortunexflower]

Troubled Eyes || James & Lily

[fortunexflower]

mxdnight-marauder‌:

James hardly cared anymore what happened to him in this war, so long as he could keep those he loved and cared about safe. Lily being in danger was the last thing that he wanted to think about, especially when she was pregnant. It wasn’t to say that he didn’t believe his wife could defend herself, as he knew that she could manage that well. But ever since they had found out they had been expecting, he had been reading a lot of parenting books —muggle and wizard alike— that suggested that too much stress on a woman during pregnancy could affect the health of the baby. 

“It could be a coincidence,” James offered, though he didn’t really believe it to be true, and doubted that Lily did either. She had gotten one thing right he was sure of, though, that had it actually been the dark lord, they likely wouldn’t be standing there alive at the moment. James shuddered at the mere thought, shaking his head. 

It was easy to tell by the look on Lily’s face that for a moment she had been unsure if he was serious in his suggestion. While James felt like it was a cowardly move to run from the problem at hand, at times the more courageous thing to do was to admit you’re out of options. Being honest took a new level of bravery, and the best thing for them and their child at that moment was to find a better home. Besides, James hardly thought that they were going to stay in a flat forever. 

“I know it’s not ideal, Lils, but we’ve got to think of what’s best. I’m not going to lose you over something like this.” Pressing a kiss to her forehead, James let out a slow and shaky breath, wrapping her in a hug. “Things are going to be different now, but we’ll have each other.”

There was no doubt in her mind that order members were always walking targets. Lily had known it all along, she’d seen her worst nightmares happen at her own wedding because of it and now, it seemed increasingly clear that target had followed them to this flat. Lily didn’t like to pity herself, but she was damn near resentment at the least. 

She tried to shake it off; all the anger, fear, sadness. It came with the territory, but for just a moment she almost wished it wasn’t like that all. Lily wanted to invest everything in this. What she hadn’t accounted for was a baby. A family, with James, something she’d wanted more than anything and now she had. She knew James must feel similarly. The two of them were balancing two opposing lives and for just a moment Lily feared it might be too much. 

Lily let her arms fall at last, realizing she was a million miles away when she should be here, in this moment, with James. Lily fell into James’s embrace, “You know how much I hate it when you’re right.” She tried to laugh, not daring to pull away from him yet. “And Potter number three.” She added on to James last sentence. 

“Thank you, James.” She finally loosened her hug, “I guess we’d better get house hunting...” Lily’s eye’s momentarily darted to where the body had once been, now nothing more than blank pavement again. “Fast.” 

[mxdnight-marauder]

James && Lily Potter: Hogwarts, Year Seven 

So if we knew all along Why did it take so long? We’ve known since we were young So why did it take so long? You know you make me feel loved Make me feel like I’m home So if we knew all along Why did it take so long?

[fawley-en-face]

Cuz-in-Law

[fortunexflower]

fawley-en-face‌:

Everyone talked about pregnant women having a “glow”, but honestly, Lily just looked really tired to Henry’s eyes. Not that she looked bad, just- well, she’d been radiant on her wedding day and suffice it to say she didn’t look particularly radiant right now. Still very beautiful, but nothing like a domestic goddess, although Henry didn’t really know why he’d expected that in the first place. 

“Nope,” Henry said, in response to whether or not James was expecting him. He followed Lily in but didn’t actually hand her anything, since she seemed to already be holding tea, so he stood in the entryway awkwardly with the gift in his hands. “I’m more here for you anyways, I was just wondering.”

He glanced around the flat curiously, unable to remember if he’d actually been over to James’ since he and Lily had moved in together. He didn’t think so. 

“My normal gifts tend to be of the alcoholic variety, but you strike me as the type to follow medical advice so I’ve mixed it up a bit,” he explained, nodding down to the overabundance of chocolate, pastries, bath potions, and a very fluffy cream-colored blanket that hadn’t been in the infant section but seemed fine for a baby anyways.

“Oh!” Lily exclaimed, realizing she probably shouldn’t have just jumped to such a conclusion. She didn’t intend to make anyone feel out-of-place but often times her unruly ability to ignore any possibility other than her first instinct got the best of her. “That’s beyond kind of you Henry!” She ushered him into the main living room, almost over compensating a welcoming smile. 

Lily placed the mug of tea down on the entryway console, which she would promptly forget about. Lily had a habit for leaving half finished drinks lying about everywhere, which explained the need for such a varied mug and glassware collection. 

Sighing, she nodded her agreement “It’s a wineless world for me right now,” half-jokingly despairing over her sobriety. “But, if you’d like, I can offer a wide variety of spirits or tea.” Lily offered. 

“Thank you so much for this!” Lily offered to take the basket from Henry, "It’s so kind of you to think of us. I don’t know who’ll love this blanket more; me or the baby.” Lily joked. 

“What have you been up to?”  

[fortunexflower]

siriuslyxpadfoot‌:

Sirius loved that he could always count on Lily to have a little fun. When she mentioned pygmies, Sirius grinned. “Honestly I don’t think I can ever top that one, but maybe something animal free this time.” He tapped his finger against his chin for just a little extra drama. “I’m debating between switching out his shampoo for something with a delayed transfiguration effect that would wait to change color long enough that it might take him a few tries to realize it’s his shampoo or perhaps something to do with his wardrobe that I haven’t fully fleshed out. I don’t know. I’m just feeling rainbows this time.”

Lily sucked on a chocolate bonbon as Sirius explained his idea, covering her mouth as she went to speak knowing it would be filled with melting chocolate. “I don’t know of any spells that would accomplish that but it’s possible that we could formulate some sort of potion to do the trick.” She suggested, licking the last of the treat from her lips. “In fact, I might have an idea! Can you find newt spleens in my potions cupboard?” She pointed Sirus towards the dark oak cabinet between the kitchen and the drawing room, whilst she went about finding her cauldron. 

[ruinedchildhood]

[fortunexflower]

Troubled Eyes || James & Lily

[fortunexflower]

mxdnight-marauder‌:

James had been in an order meeting when he overheard talk about the dark mark being shot into the sky. Naturally, as curious and reckless as he could be at times, he had ended his presence there early and rushed to the scene of the mark. When it became undeniably obvious that the mark had been cast right above he and Lily’s own home, the sudden fear that surged through him became his only motivation for making it there quickly. 

Lily was always the better one out of the pair at hiding her emotions, but James knew her well. Even though she might have seemed collected on the outside, he could tell as soon as he saw her that she was worried. Frightened, even, which he didn’t blame her at all for. “Lily!” Rushing over to her, James took her hands in his, looking at her rather frantically. “Are you alright? I got a look at it on my way over… Who do you think could have done it?”

There were surely a number of people who wanted to target those in the Order, but what with this being the second big attack so personal to the both of them, James had a gut wrenching feeling that they were being targeted. “I think it might be time we got out of here…” he whispered, squeezing her hands gently. “Found somewhere safer. There’s more at risk than just our lives, now…” It was a scary thought, to pack up and go from the life you knew so well, but there were no more options left.

“I’m alright, James. Just a little... shaken I guess.” She tried to give him a smile, knowing full well James was freaking out probably just as much as she was.  

“I haven’t got a clue. I didn’t even see anyone cast the spell, they’d run off by the time I’d gotten out here. I’m just trying to convince myself that it’s not a sign...or-or a threat.” She trailed off, looking back to where the body had been lain.  “But at least I don’t think is was him,” she stressed, hoping it would calm both james and herself down. At least just a bit. “It’s too small... too non-threatening,” Lily scoffed at the thought that this was non-threatening.

Hearing James suggest moving left Lily speechless. She studied his face, trying to see some essence of a joke or sarcasm. He couldn’t really mean leave. But he was right. The big cities were just getting more and more dangerous and Lily and James were two rather outspoken individuals on the subject. But she never really thought it would push them to run. She wanted to disagree, to not admit defeat, but she couldn’t. 

“I- I think you’re right.” 

[fortunexflower]

remuslxpns‌:

Remus knew he wasn’t the best at giving advice and while he had the years on him for relationship advice, he was still experiencing new things every time. It wasn’t that long ago he and Zephyr had their first fight. Remus raised his head and gave a sharp chuckle. “I believe I cautioned you severely about James before you started dating. He’s much better than those other ones, I’ll admit that. You were good with your own advice too.”

“It did in a way. At least she was honest and perhaps too honest about the details and I mostly agreed to have her leave. I was only a few minutes late but I solely blame it on her. I wouldn’t use that excuse on my professor but I suppose times are changing.” Remus met Lily with an amused grin before glancing around. It was still late afternoon and the sun was starting to set and he recognized the number of patrons in here when there often tons more. It was mostly the war’s doing for the decline of attendance he assumed. Remus snapped his attention back to Lily when she mentioned news.

Everything else in his mind faded and he hoped that this was good news. He wondered if they were moving or going on a vacation because Godric knows they needed it. When she mentioned she was pregnant, he stilled and his eyes widened immediately. “You’re-you’re pregnant-you’re going-” The words escaped him before he stood up and moved to embrace her. “Bloody hell, Lily. This is amazing-I’m so happy for you-was James good about it? Tell me everything-well not everything, obviously. When did you-when did you find out-Gods this is great.”

“And I carefully considered all of it.” Lily retorts, shaking her head at the blatentness of the lie. She could easily be described as hard-headed. And that quality was certainly more prevalent back at hogwarts. The boys had actually whittled some of that away from her over the past few years. “I did it out of sheer pity for James in the first place,” again, lie.

“So other than the heartbroken students, how is good ole’ hoggywarts treating you?” It was amusing seeing Remus as a teacher. It oddly suited him, even though he was only a few years out of being a student himself. She was also somewhat relieved he was there. He was safer in the walls of hogwarts than he was out-and-about in any other place. Lily couldn’t stand the thought of losing anymore friends. 

She simply nodded as remus repeated back to her, laughing as he pulled her into a hug. “James is very excited. I shrank all his quidditch gear down to tell him, which he didn’t put two and two together until I told him but...” Lily shrugged excitedly. “A few weeks back. I wanted to tell you right away, Remus, I really did. But I wanted you to hear it from me and you were just getting into the swing of things here.” 

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valerijanovak‌:

It had been months since she had last seen Lily – practically since the aftermath of her wedding, since she had uncharacteristically shown up on her front stoop with a bottle of wine for an impromptu sleepover.  Life had just shamefully gotten in the way, something she had learned to regret recently.  Since getting released from the Ministry’s custody she couldn’t stop thinking about just how fragile everything felt, and how one wrong move could send everything she loved into chaos.  This was hardly a peaceful moment, but she needed to take advantage of the small moments of calm to connect and reconnect with the people she cared about.

Painting the doors in her flat was hardly the most exciting task, but she knew she could make it fun with Lily – but also, Lily was Muggleborn.  She wanted to paint these doors by hand and knew her friend wouldn’t judge her for not taking the easy way out and using magic. 

She was somewhat surprised when she agreed to come over, but she had given herself enough time to make a small feast of finger foods for paint break snack times.  “I got this bright yellow and a deep blue.  I thought they were pretty individually, but I think they go well together too.  I also got this dark red,” she lifted the top of the other gallon.  “for the front door.  I think it will look nice?  Tell me if you disagree, I don’t want Edith to come home to silly looking doors.”

@fortunexflower​

Lily peered down at the gallons of paint as Valerija popped the top off of each one. She made an audible “Ooooh,” as her friend revealed the red. “Maybe I’m biased, but my house pride loves the red front door idea altogether.” 

Lily was all too excited to get out of the house. At the beginning she had mostly been able to keep life as normal. No one questioned her going to order meetings, or taking on small missions. But she was starting to show a bit more considerably now and she was getting sent out to the field less and less. It made sense, of course. There were many reasons she couldn’t be on the front line anymore but still, something about it all made her feel a bit stir crazy. Like she couldn’t be much help to anyone anymore. 

That was, until Valerija called. And painting was one thing Lily definitely could still handle. Plus it had seemed like a suspiciously long time since they’d last seen each other and checking in with val was long overdue considering the past few weeks.

“The colors are perfectly the right amount of crazy that I see it working. I think It’ll be exciting. But there’s only one way to know for sure,” Lily picked up a paint brush, rubbing the bristles against her hand to loosen them. “Start painting. Are you thinking blue or yellow for the bedroom doors?” 

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alarickane‌:

“Oh.” Instinctively, Alaric’s eyes went down to her stomach to see if he could detect any sort of bulge, although he shouldn’t have expected one if she’d only just passed a pregnancy test. Besides, from what he’d learned from looking into pregnancy, it took some women quite a while to begin showing and she made it sound as if it was a recent and unexpected discovery.

His smile turned a little softer and more understanding as he offered her his arm. “My wife is pregnant,” He said, pointing her in the direction of the closest place they could sit down so she could have something to drink. “Due at the end of May. Morning sickness, I take it? Ginger does help to settle your stomach. There are a few teas that can help ease your symptoms as well.”

Somewhere with outdoor seating was likely better since some food smells were utterly reprehensible to pregnant women and Alaric didn’t want to cause her to grow sick again. “And congratulations as well.” Alaric said before pausing for a moment. “I assume congratulations are in order?”

It eased her to see Alaric’s smile. “I dare say you’re spot on with that diagnosis...A ginger tea sounds lovely,” Lily took his arm with a small sheepish nod. Comforted by the fact that his wife had likely gone through a similar scenario mere months ago. “That’s exciting. Have you picked out names yet?” 

Following down the road a bit, Alaric pointing out a cafe with a small outdoor seating area. Sun was finally beginning to appear in england but it was still chilly, meaning only the brave and most hardheaded of brits - wizard and muggle alike- were scattered amongst the tables. Luckily, Lily was both of those. 

“Thank you, yeah.” Lily laughed lightly. “It’s a bit mad, innit? Becoming a parent, I mean.” Her hand lightly brushed over her stomach as she sank down into one of the metal outdoor chairs. “Would you like a drink as well? if you have time. I don’t want to keep you from anything. On me, of course, as a thanks.” 

[fortunexflower]

Troubled Eyes || James & Lily

Tendrils of emerald haze wrapped around the thick grey clouds, dispersing what was left of the cosmic skull and snake. Lily’s arms were crossed tightly against her chest trying to hide the unsteady rise and fall of her breathing as her gaze fixed on the space just above her flat. She couldn’t place this feeling. It wasn’t quite fear but there was clear anxiety, there was anger, and even a hint of resolve. Lily looked troubled and she didn’t have the energy to try and hide that in the slightest.

The last few aurors and authorities were packing up and filling in details with reporters but Lily couldn’t stop staring. Her home now sulked in the realization that this, too, was part of the warzone now. She chewed on her lip, finally tearing her stare away from the skyline to look around the street. Lily was ready to look back, just to check that the mark was gone for sure, when James bobbed around the corner. 

She held her ground, not wanting anyone else to look over and find more questions to asks. The, once james finally got close enough to hear her, she started, “Did you see it? The dark mark. S-someone working for him. They left a body, James.” Lily took a deep, exhausted breath, collecting her thoughts and continuing in a sotto voice, “Right outside our home.” 

@mxdnight-marauder

[pippaxstrout]

The stack of books next to Pip were almost as tall as her if she was standing up and with a lazy flick of her wand she silently brought down the one on the top instead of trying to physically get it. After all, she as in wizard London, and last time she tried to pull a book out of the stack she’d managed to crash them. 

Grabbing the book with her right hand she finished writing the thought down with her other hand. She’d have to type most of these papers soon, but she’d always been more comfortable writing them first and then typing them. Still she was looking on track to be done soon, and thank God that was the case. 

Looking up across from her she nodded softly as someone sat down. She’d been told that someone would come meet her at the coffee shop to transfer some of the papers she’d gotten. To many eyes were on her right now for her to keep them. “Hello.  I’m Pip - sorry for the mess I was hoping to finish some essays. How are you dear?” 

@fortunexflower​

[fortunexflower]

Spring was just finally breaking through the dreary London winter. Lily’s footfall was evenly paced against the soaked pavement as she made her way down through the claustrophobic web of buildings that made up westminster. Muggles made their way aggressively around one another, mumbling to themselves as they tried to avoid the pedestrians and get on with their day of business.

Much the same, Lily was focused on business of her own. Sharply turning up an even smaller alleyway where modern buildings melted away to hanging wooden signs and shops which had stood bravely against the changing times. 

Bee-lining for the coffee shop that she was directed to go to, Lily was immediately comforted. Not only does the atmosphere of a coffee shop come with the innate cozy/ productive vibe but to be surrounded again by magic and wizards was just comfortable right now. Her life had been oddly mundane for a while now. 

Lily spotted a person perfectly fitting the description she’d received from the Order. The other looked hard at work. Lily felt a bit obnoxious for interrupting. But, nonetheless, Lily pulled out the chair opposite and sat down. “Hello there, Pip. I’m Lily and I’m doing quite well. ” She smiled, looking over the stacks of books, plucking one up to read the spine. “What in the world are you working on?” 

[fortunexflower]

juniperthelionheart‌:

Juniper glared at a couple of people who had stopped to stare and then turned back to Lily, wanting to make sure she was being as helpful as possible. The people milling around were certainly of no help and though she had other things to do, there was clearly nothing more pressing than helping a friend.

Juniper ran her hand through her hair briefly and ran her hand over Lily’s back once more. “We can do that,” she said with a small smile. She gestured down the road. “There’s a small café in there. Why don’t we get you some water? It’s owned by a squib so they won’t ask any questions if we use a bit of magic to get you looking right as rain.”

She began to lead the way, her hand remaining on Lily’s back the whole while, not wanting to cause anyone else to look at them.

Lily nodded, all too happy to follow Juniper to anywhere other than here. Shuffling away from the scene, Lily realised how tense she had gotten. She took another breath to try and shake off the stress and try and pull back a smile, “Thank you, Juniper.”

Juniper was about two, maybe three months ahead of Lily herself so it was easy to trust that she would take care of Lily well. Although Lily hadn’t quite mentioned that to Juniper yet, she was figuring Sirius had probably let something slip. That was, if James had gotten around to telling him yet. So she wasn’t sure how Juniper would take the next bit of information. 

After a small walk, they slowed to face a quaint café’s small wooden door and Lily finally decided to speak again. “Is it bad to have this terrible of morning sickness... I-I’m worried.” Lily didn’t like that feeling. Her gryffindor hubris was showing. 

[siriuslyxpadfoot]

@fortunexflower​

Sirius walked around the counter with a small stack of chocolate confections to hand it over to Lily. Before he actually turned them over, he threw a one-armed hug around her. “I’d say this was a gift, but it’s more the bribery for a mission, should you choose to accept it. James stole one of my favorite Bowie albums, and I want to both steal it back and get him back. I need you to get me in without James noticing. You in?” Without waiting for an answer from her, Sirius handed over the confections. He wasn’t a monster, after all. Even if she said no, he wasn’t going to take them away.

[fortunexflower]

An immediate grin spread across her face. Lily was not one to turn down a mission, and this one seemed to fall into her hands all too easily. She looked down at the box of chocolates that Sirius had placed in front of her, “As if I needed a bribe.” She scoffed, happily picking out a chocolate treat to eat. She leaned on the counter to face Sirus, “Getting you in is no problem, but what exactly is your thoughts on due justice?” Lily mused over possible pranks to pull. It had been quite a while since she’d gotten into mischief- especially with one of the marauders. 

“I’d suggest another pygmy invasion, but I don’t want to be finding their fluff in my bedroom for another three years.” 

[fortunexflower]

remuslxpns‌:

The last couple of weeks had been refreshing in Remus’ life and he wondered where he would be now if he didn’t accept Dumbledore’s spontaneity question posed to him. He would still be translating for the Ministry but he doubted that would last any longer after his interaction with Lucius. 

Everything was changing and Remus wasn’t sure to blame maturity or the war itself. Perhaps both went hand in hand. This wasn’t a war for children but it had made him grow more in maturity than years had done to him before. It hadn’t been that long since Remus graduated with his friends and now he was teaching at the same school. Remus felt like twenty years had weighed on him when it had only been two years. 

“A nightmare for her and myself. I hardly think I’m qualified as a professor firstly, but I don’t think I’m qualified for…relationship advice either.” The girl who had asked him for an extension on homework had been questionable at first but Remus only admitted to giving her one for her to stop rattling on about some person in her class. There were many things he didn’t need to know as a professor, not wanting to think about his students in the intimacy in which the young woman described. “I said she could have an extension just to get out of my office. I do feel bad for her, but gossip and advice like that is not in my job qualities. Perhaps Dumbledore would consider a raise if otherwise. Butterbeer, please.” Remus glanced over the menu, knowing what he would already get and said it naturally. “Since when do you order pumpkin juice over butterbeer?”

“You’re advice was probably more sage than you believe it to be. You’ve had a lot of experience, for example,” Lily motioned to herself. Remus had a long history of being Lily’s best friend. Of course that included all of the heart aches and breaks Lily so gladly pushed herself into during her time of Hogwarts. Although she’d never admit it outloud, Lily had her romantic streak for sure. 

“But, most importantly, did her excuse work?” 

Lily was not an alcoholic by any means. But that wasn’t to say she never drank. In fact Lily practically always had a drink or two- particularly when she was out. She was a young adult after all. Part of her kinda believed the hardest part of this whole thing would be going a whole 9 months without a single glass of wine or a pint of butterbeer. Perhaps she was overdramatic, but she did live with James Potter so. Lily wasn’t surprised Remus had noticed right away, “actually,” She met Remus with a sheepish smile, “That kind of has to do with my news.” 

Somehow, it felt stranger telling Remus than it had telling James. This was her best friend and it felt all to recent that this part of life was merely a joke between the two of them. Or a far off future daydream, at least. Those allnighters in the gryffindor common room, laughing and crying and studying. They felt like everything life was meant to be; the pinnacle of importance; every little thing was do or die. Now Remus had Zephyr and Katie and she didn’t know a better way to introduce anything but- “Remus, I’m Pregnant”  

[fawley-en-face]

Cuz-in-Law

[fortunexflower]

fawley-en-face‌:

James was having a baby. Or rather, Lily Potter was having a baby, and James was going to be a father. Henry still couldn’t quite wrap his head around it. Accidentally meeting Katie after a few run-ins with Zephyr was one thing, but a member of Henry’s legal family having spawn? The idea was laughable. 

Also a little terrifying. Henry’s default opinion of parents had, for the longest time, been “they’re terrible and the traumatizing of their children is inevitable.” Except lately it had come to his attention that Henry’s only real evidence for that was his experience with the Burkes. James was nothing like them. And Henry assumed Lily wasn’t either. He’d never actually had a full conversation with her, although they’d been in the same year at Hogwarts and Henry had been on James’ side of the church for her wedding. 

Well, now he stood on her porch bearing gifts for mother-to-be and future infant, and knocked. 

“Lily! I bring gifts and chocolate. Is James here?”

@fortunexflower

Lily had not expected to have such a uneasy first trimester. Between the cravings, nausea, and other not-so-nice bodily functions it was safe to say that Lily wasn’t enjoying pregnancy as much as she thought she would have. There was less “beautiful glow” and more “Painstakingly making a child”. But then the latter thought would hit her and she couldn’t help but think of how worth it everything would be. Everyday meant they were closer to holding their baby for the first time. And that was a moment Lily couldn’t wait for.

Lily was holding on to a large mug of tea and looking out over the glowing London streets when her flat’s bell rang. She wasn’t necessarily expecting company but it was always welcome. She bounded to the door, opening it up to reveal her cousin-in-law whom she hadn’t really acquainted with since… well the wedding was the last time she could honestly remember.

“Hello, Henry!” Her face did little to hide the surprise she was feeling. “This is a treat! Come on in,” She finally cooed, always willing to accept a basket a chocolate and a conversation. “James isn’t in but I’m sure he’ll be back soon. Is he expecting you?”