I was her number one. She told me so. And she still means the world to me..just so you know. Just be careful when you hold my girl. -- December 27th.

I smiled a little, " Yeah, I really like to have a large train." I knew we were only trying because of our mum she has done a lot for us. So this was the least we could do for her. " I think an A-line dress would look nice for you." I told her showing her a picture of what I meant. I was almost enjoying the fact that the tension was leaving. " Sounds like they are having fun downstairs." I tried to continue the conversation going. this was not as bad as I thought it would be. i hoped it stayed that way. Our mum looked really happy we were talking.

I laughed some. "Yeah, I'm not so sure that 'fun' is the right word here. Dad sounds like he is just holding himself of from getting mad at Vernon." We could hear some of what they were talking about, but it was clear that father was just putting on a voice for Vernon.

I looked down at the photo Lilly showed me. "Oh, Lilly, this is gorgeous. It goes for exactly what I want." Wow, I said her name without wanting to barf, without wanting to call her freak, maybe this night was going to be okay after all, maybe things could go back to normal and I could finally accept her for who she is.

" Dress hunting is definitely something." I said with a smile. This is not going to be bad at all. I hoped. The rest of the visit I hoped wouldn't go bad. " He probably is I can just here him saying Well Vernon we can go see what the girls are up too. "

"Hmm I'm sure that he is." I could tell Lilly was laughing at her own little joke there. Why didn't my family like him? They loved Lilly's man, why not mine? Was it his looks? Was it cause he was successful? Oh, I'm sure I'll be spitting these question out sometime soon.

I could hear them coming up the stairs. Mom went to make sure dinner was almost done. When father and Vernon came in, I could just tell Vernon really didn't want to be here. Maybe they didn't like him, because he didn't appreciate them because of all the things I've told him about them. I knew he'd stay though. It was a night of free food. A night where we didn't have to cook our food and now wouldn't have to spend a lot on food, although I'm sure we will anyways.

I smiled and gave a slight nod, " So, Vernon..." I said trying to help out a conversation. " Have you always wanted to work for Grunnings is it?" I asked. I didn't know what to say really, so I figured to get him to talk about his work would be the easiest thing. I knew he didn't care what James or I did. So, I'll indulge in his tales for a bit.

I whispered to Lilly. "You just had to ask, didn't you?" I wasn't rude about it, surprisingly, but she was getting Vernon to talk about his work and he could go on and on forever about that. A part of me wished it could just be us three girls, even with my dislike towards Lilly. It would all be better than listening to Vernon talk about his work and know that everyone here judged him.

I looked to Petunia and shrugged, " I here good things... Oh and what do you think of this suit Vernon?" I asked hoping to change his subject on his mind, to how he didn't really want to think about the wedding apparently. I didn't know I wasn't supposed to ask. I just shrugged at my sister.

She was so insensitive. How could she see that Vernon will do whatever I say. He doesn't care what I do for the wedding, or one what suit he has to wear. I never should've mentioned my wedding with Lilly around. I should've left. No, mom invited us here for dinner. But she didn't tell me Lilly was going to be here and that is just unfair.

Everything I said just seemed to be wrong o I left the dining room to go see what my father was doing in the kitchen. " Hey dad..." I said collapsing into the chair. " I can't seem to do anything right and I'm just trying to talk to him....." I said simply. I was trying it's not like she was helping the situation at all. I frowned as I leaned back in my chair. I knew what I needed, and that was back up.

I got home and saw teh note from Lily. "Aw, babe... I am so tired tonight," I moaned slightly after I read it. But I knew she'd need me. I kept my cloak on, including my work clothes even, and Apparated to a block or two south of her paretn's house in the wooded park. I didn't want to appear in their livign room; they were understanding but I figured that would be intrusive. I walked throught he snow and up to the front door and knocked as I slowly cracked it open. "Lily? Mr and Mrs Evans?" I called out. I knwe full well that Petunia and her oaf were here... I saw their car.

I was thrilled to hear his voice. Thank Merlin!!!! I got up and said hello to my soon to be husband. I ran to the door. " Hi Hun!" I said as I wrapped my arms around him. " Thank you for coming!" I said to him. I knew he must be tired. It wouldn't be so bad now.

I smiled at Lily. "You knew I'd come," I told her, giving her a light kiss on the lips. "Now where are my favorite in-laws?" I took hol dof LIly's hand and let her lead me to wherever they all had been chatting.

" Right in here." Isaid happily leading him into the living room where everyone was and instantly went silent. Then my parents greeted him. " Hello James" my mother came over and gave him a hug. I smiled as I looked around, " We're just talking about the weddings.." I explained as to why I may have been so desperate for him to get here.

I heard the door creek open and then I heard the voice of my sister love, James. I watched as Lilly came running out of the kitchen and just wrapped herself around him. I could see out of the corner of my eye that Vernon had a bit of a sneer towards them. He doesn't think public affection is right, even if it is inside of the home. I think it is mostly for the fact that there was company here, it is just didn't see right to show affection like they were. I must agree with Vernon on that. Affection should be between two people in an alone space, unless if it is the wedding. Everyone is there to see this one time affection bloom through, and Vernon knows that.

I watched as Lilly brought James into the room and how mother gave him a hug. She didn't hug Vernon. My anger was hanging from its last string. I was fine with Lilly really not liking Vernon, I didn't like James, so we were even there. But, my parents not liking him, it just wasn't fair.

I stood up abruptly as James looked over everything for their wedding.

I raised my eyebrows " What's up petunia?" I asked her as she looked like she needed to say something, well here it goes....Right out the window. She acted as though mum hugging James was a bad thing. It's not like her lard of a husband wanted our mother to hug him in the first place. I heard the tsk-ing as I embraced James in a hug. I was not going to take this lightly.