a dainty hand knocks on the door lightly before she enters, smile widening as she catches sight of her friend and baby. “hi ! i hope this isn’t a bad time. neville’s with his grandmum right now. she insisted on keeping him this afternoon so frank and i could rest a little bit.” resting was something alice had long forgotten how to do, so naturally she decided to pay lily a visit instead. even though alice was a little wary of leaving neville ( it was her first time, after all ), she decided to let it go this time. but she still can’t help but feel like her time with her son was already wearing thin. little neville had already grown so much in the past two weeks and with the added pressures of war looming over their heads, she just wished it wouldn’t slip through her fingers so fast. that was something she knew lily would understand. “how are you doing ?”
“are you admitting that you cheated on james with a midget, then? or, well, i suppose he’s … pretty short, so maybe it’s just genes.” she let out a soft chuckle, before nodding. “i did, yes! not that much, though — i was more an outside kid, but i had periods where i’d drag my doll around everywhere. she got pretty muddy.” lily knew her so well … it was almost terrifying. there wasn’t much between them that seemed to be kept secret – even if things went unspoken – and it was what made mary feel so good when she was around the other. and to see her now, as a mother, she felt proud as well, constantly beaming as she looked at lily. “oi, it’s not like you and james are the most relaxed people in this world, either!” mary took harry with great carefulness, looking down on his face with a wide smile. “i can’t believe you … made this, lil.” her voice was a bit smaller, then, hiding all the fears she had for harry. “he’s glorious.”
“i’ll say. i have half the heart to steal him for myself.”
emmeline giggled a little, though it came out as more of a snort as she attempted to quiet it so as not to wake the sleeping baby in her arms. her eyes were focused on harry’s face- her godson. it was an incredible word to think. she couldn’t stop looking. “you know, i can’t imagine loving anything more. and then i think of you and james and you must be feeling what i am tenfold.” a finger came to stroke at the baby’s soft cheek before she forced herself to tear her eyes away. “lily, i was ready to be a godmum when you first told me you were pregnant. this kid and i are going to have the best of times together. isn’t that right, harry?”
she smiled again, an ear to ear grin as she came to sit beside lily on the bed, ducking her head a little to watch the baby again.
mary was beaming as she looked down upon harry, unable to tear away her gaze from his tiny fingers as lily spoke. “are you sure he’s not a midget?,” she asked, finally looking up to meet lily’s eyes. she was so proud of the other, for making it through this pregnancy, for doing this, for her bravery. to have a child in these times was dangerous and scary, and here lily was, doing it. mary was absolutely certain that she and james would make the most wonderful parents, too. “oh, i guess i kind of am. when my sister was just a little baby, i was the best at calming her. what can i say? i am just a very calm presence.” that was far from true – mary was more hurricane than breeze, on most days – but in that moment, she felt at peace. “oh, yes — i would love to.”
lily  is  grinning  from  ear  to  ear , eyes glancing back and forth between her friend and her baby . “ now that you mention it , that has to be it . all i know is that those baby dolls i used to have as a kid were totally misleading . did you ever play with them ?” another thing she thoroughly enjoyed --- comparing  their muggle childhoods , which made their bond more special than it already was . that , and the conversation that seemed to flow so easily between them . “ yeah , mar . you’re really the calmest person i know . guess harry isn’t able to detect that fire just yet .” words drip with sarcasm as she sits up slowly , concentration now centered around little harry . she’s extra careful when she lifts him into her arms again ( still getting the hang of it herself ) and passes him along to mary . “ here he is .”
“he’s beautiful,” she says, looking down at the small child in her arms, refusing to show lily ( @lilpctters ) the tears she felt welling up in her eyes. it’s not like she’s ashamed of it, really — but she prefers to remain the emotionally reserved – and above all, reliable – professor in lily’s eyes. to show her emotional involvement would be foolish and unprofessional and not lead to much good. she assumes lily knows, though, that she cares. “and harry … a wonderful name.” minerva doesn’t have favourites, but lily and james are two students she misses in her classroom dearly, and to have seen them get married and have a son, in such times? she would be lying if she said it didn’t move her. “how have you been? did it all go well?”
“thank you.” there was something about minerva’s presence that always seemed to bring lily a surge of comfort . maybe it was because she’d always looked up to her during and after her time at hogwarts , or because she simply felt safe when she was around . whatever it truly was , lily was glad she stopped by . “ it was long , but overall it went really well . now i’m just . . .  adjusting  to it all .” it was a big change for the young parents , especially since lily felt like she was still a child  sometimes . but even through everything , motherhood came almost NATURALLY to lily . either that , or harry was just  a easy baby . she figured she’d find out soon enough .“ but harry has been wonderful so far . really he’s the sweetest little baby . and i think he must like you too . ” Â
“ — could have done this myself, you know, “ he says, his voice lighthearted, but worry lingering right below the surface, making itself known in hazel eyes. they’ve stopped at the baby aisle in the local grocery store, and james is currently balancing two different boxes of diapers in his hands. as if they haven’t stocked up enough already. he seems to decide to get both of them, and tosses them into the cart, attention quickly refocusing on his wife. “ so what do you think? we got everything we need? “
“ and risk you forgetting half the things on the list ? no way .” she teases , arms resting against the cart as she studies him , rocking it forward a  few  inches . “ besides , it’s more fun if we do it together .” and better than sitting home all alone , waiting ( something she seems to be very good at these days ) for him to come back . “ i think we need more pacifiers . i feel like we can never have too many of those and i wouldn’t want to y’know , accidentally run out suddenly  .”Â
they’ve done practically everything together for so long now, it only feels right that sirius should be the first person to meet their son too. first person, apart from them, to hold him. “ — course you should. “ there’s a smile on his lips ( a little tired, but still just as warm ), and his hands are stuck into the pockets of his jeans. he’s watching sirius and harry with anticipation and excitement, his hazel eyes lit up with affection. they’re his family — and though that’s a feeling that he has always had, harry’s the puzzle piece that has been missing, the piece that will make everything fall into place. “ see, you’re a natural already, “ he says, and a quick wink follows his words. the soft sound of the baby cooing makes his heart grow softer, warmer. so filled with love, for the three of them. “ think he likes you. “
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   “ do i look like the kind of guy that goes around holding babies, lil? “ he questioned. but, despite his words, he took her advice. allowed his body to go more slack into the chair he was sitting in as he held the child closer. sirius moved until he was holding him in a position that had been similar to what lily had earlier. glancing up at her, he gave her a look that seemed to ask if he was doing it correctly now. then, he looked back down at the baby that was in his arms and a genuine, bright smile tugged at his lips. “ hey there, little guy, “ he said. as he spoke, the little one reached out a hand to grasp onto one of sirius’s fingers. there weren’t many things in the man’s life that made him feel such happiness. but, the simple touch from the babe seemed to feel sirius with a warmth that he couldn’t quite explain. laughing, he glanced up at his best mate, “ think you’re right. “
  “ oh.. i don’t know if i should.. “ the male began to protest as he was offered the child to hold. he was so small. so breakable. what if sirius did something that could BREAK him? then what? surely lily and james wouldn’t want him to be the kid’s godfather after that. but, despite his protests, the little squirming bundle was placed into his arms. sirius immediately felt himself go STIFF. “ uh… “ he said, glancing frantically from one parent to the other. he had hoped that he could find some cue of what to do next in their expressions.Â
her arms immediately  feel colder as her son leaves them , but her  gaze softens as she watches sirius , tired eyes blinking slowly . her heart ,  so full of love ,  felt like it was going to burst at the sight of james holding their son and now that sirius  was . . . she’s never felt happier . “  no way ,  you’re going straight into the deep end with us . ” she was  new to this too , after all . her posture shifts as she sits up in bed , hands waving in some form of directions as she mimics a cradling pose .  “  hold him against your chest , like i just was . make sure you’re supporting his neck , though . have you ever held a  baby before ? ”
“i’m glad to hear. that’s fantastic.” he glanced up at the shop sign, as if expecting the whole operation to fall apart once he walked away.  “finally taking my lunch break. it’s getting to be that time of year, you know.”
“ oh , you’re right ! i’d nearly forgotten . ” her gaze shifts to her own wand nestled in her pocket , smile blossoming across her features . she remembers the day she got her wand as if it were yesterday , the memory fresh in her mind , ever so pleasant . “ is business already beginning to pick up ? i reckon some of those kids are really eager .” she definitely was .Â
if one were to describe lily’s style , it would be casual yet cute . she chooses clothes based on comfort level , quality and sometimes affordability ( out of habit ) . growing up , her family didn’t have a lot of extra money to spend on clothes , so lily often got stuck with her sister’s hand-me-downs or thrifted items . her fashion style/habits have remained constant throughout her lifeÂ
her favorite clothing item by far is a pair of overalls she’s worn since she was sixteen and everything in her closet is kinda built around that one item tbh . think the pair that young donna wore in mamma mia 2 ( example ) . she loves them so much she even performed a stretching charm on them so she could wear them while she was pregnant .Â
of course she would prefer to wear muggle clothes over wizard robes ANY DAY  . the only time you would ever see her voluntarily wearing her robes is while she’s at work / maybe in diagon alley on break or something . her muggle clothes are just a part of who she is and they make her feel the most comfortable .Â
at work , she often wears a pair of high waisted pants ( usually white , brown , or black ) and a blouse tucked in underneath her robes , which are paired with flats or a small heel if she wants to test her luck . she usually starts the day with her hair down , but it almost always ends up pulled back into a bun or french braid by the end of the day . she wears minimal accessories , only sporting a simple and small golden pendant around her neck , gold earrings , and of course her wedding ring . she doesn’t wear a lot of makeup either , maybe a little skin coverage and mascara , but that’s about it . maybe a little lipstick when she’s really feeling bold . lily has very pretty natural features so she doesn’t feel the need to cover them up , nor does she really have the time to gush over her appearance . she has started wearing a lot of dressing recently due to being pregnant just because they’re a lot easier and more comfortable to wear all day at work .Â
absolutely loves patterns . stripes are her favorite . and polka dots . a lot of her closet is definitely very busy , but lily would rather wear patterns than solids any time .Â
also adores sweaters . she has just about every color imaginable in sweaters . she’ll wear them any time of the year too , even when it’s blazing heat out outside . she’ll pair them with a pair of jeans , corduroy pants , a cute demin skirt , overall dress , etc . they’re so versatile so that’s why she loves them so much . also sundresses . if it was warm enough to wear a sundress every day she would because she has them in all the colorsss .Â
her color scheme mostly consists of warmer colors aka reds, yellows, oranges , pinks and neutrals . Â
in general her hair is very bushy and curly , so she prefers to keep it out of her face if possible . double french braids is usually her go to look , but it’s v common to see her sporting other braid-like hairstyles . examples here and hereÂ
LOVES her red converse . overalls with her converse ? a LOOK .Â
