Potters meet Dursleys *one shot*

Helloooo guys

A new one shot :) It’s about the Marauders but this time it focuses on James and Lily.

As you may or may not know, depends on if you have Pottermore or not, James and Lily went on a sort of double date thing with Vernon Dursley and Petunia. J.K Rowling (our magnificent queen) said it herself. I decided a while ago, quite long ago actually, to make a one-shot about that date. They are about 19. I decided to write this one shot instead of the next the Rat’s Sister chapter because I suddenly had inspiration. but the rat's sister will be up later this weekend.

So here it comes

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‘Are you ready, my lovely Lilyflower?’ James Potter asked as he kissed his soon to be wife’s hand. Lily Evans looked up at the dark haired guy and offered him a small smile.

‘How do I look?’ She asked him uncertainly. He pushed his glasses back and smiled widely.

‘Beautiful, love.’ He told her honestly. ‘Shall we go?’ He then asked the red headed girl, who nodded before grabbing hold of his hand. Together they Disapparated to the restaurant they’d promised to meet the Dursleys at. When they arrived the Dursleys were already there, looking sterner than Lily had ever seen them. She looked at her older sister, who looked as though she had just tried to swallow an entire apple in one bite and then realized how sour it actually was. She held her head high as though she was looking at the ceiling, which she wasn’t, making her neck, which already was twice the length of a normal neck,look even longer. The man next to her was too fat to be called chubby and had a look on his face that made him look like he had just smelled something absolutely revolting. The man had a red face, small watery eyes and no neck at all. He obviously didn’t exercises regularly, if he even exercised at all. But then again, by the looks of him it was a miracle he was able to lift his arm. 

Lily took a shaky breath, desperately trying to relax before they joined her sister and her fiancé. James seemed to notice her nerves because he gave her trembling hand a reassuring squeeze. ‘We’ll be fine.’ He told her sweetly.

She smiled up at him wondering what she’d done to deserve a boyfriend like him. When she voiced this to him, his brow furrowed slightly. ‘Don’t be silly my lovely Lilyflower. You deserve the best- by saying that I just called myself the best, didn’t I? What I was trying to say is that I’ve loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you and I will love you till the day I die.’ He said kissing her hand once again.

When they reached Petunia and Vernon, what a terrible name it reminded James of vermin, Lily shook her sister’s and her sister’s fiancés hand, an example James quickly followed. It did struck him as strange that Lily didn’t even hug her older sister. James was an only child so he didn’t really know how siblings greeted each other but he had expected a more loving greeting.

James pulled Lily’s chair back and pushed it back into place as soon as she was seated, as that was how his parents had taught him to treat a girl. She thanked him with a sweet smile that ,even now they’d been together for nearly three years, made his legs go all wobbly. Petunia glared at them, making James feel uncomfortable.

He took the seat next to Lily and held her hand.

After half an hour of boring conversations which were  honestly quite insulting towards pretty much the entire wizarding community, Vernon  Dursley changed the conversation to an even more boring topic, namely his new sports car. You may think that all guys are interested in expensive sports cars but James Potter wasn’t a normal guy, he was a wizard and he couldn’t care less about the so called “Porsche” Dursley was going about.

‘And don’t get me started on the price of the thing!’ he bragged, throwing his arms towards the ceiling to show his fake annoyance which made them look even fatter. Honestly, James wasn’t planning on getting him started on the price of his car, he was secretly still racking his brain on what exactly a “car” was. He knew he’d heard it before when he was in muggle studies but had no idea what it did. ‘But it was all worth it! It is so fast, I even think it is able to beat a race with a cheetah! The newspapers say it’s the fastest car ever made!’ Their newspapers are about cars? Wasn’t there anything important going on in the world? However annoying the man in front of him was, Dursley had given him a clue on what a car was, it was probably something for transport. Like a broom. Glad that he had finally figured it out he joined the conversation.

‘I doubt it’s faster than the Nimbus 1700 I just bought.’ He joked with a cheeky grin on his face.

‘Oh, I’ve never heard of that model, what company is it from?’ Dursely asked, his brow furrowing, obviously angry that he had never heard of it and afraid that he would be outshined by James.

‘The Nimbus Racing Broom Company.’ James answered simply.

Dursley’s face became even redder than James thought was possible. ‘Racing broom?!’ He laughed. ‘Are you serious?!’ For a second James had the tendency to say, ‘No but my best friend is’ but he was able to bite his tongue just in time.

‘Yes it’s the best company there is, although the latest Comet  isn’t all that bad.’ He said with a shrug. Lily squeezed his hand as a warning, making him look at her in confusion. Her almond shaped, emerald eyes said it all, it was the look she hadn’t given him in a while. It was the “SHUT THE HELL UP POTTER!” look, otherwise known as the ‘Leave me alone Potter or I will hex you into Oblivion!’. He would be lying if he said he hadn’t missed that look. Lily on the other hand was really annoyed.

‘You are all crazy!’ Dursley huffed. ‘Who would fly on a broom!?’

‘Wizards do.’ James answered simply. ‘It’s after Apparating and Floo powder the fastest way of travelling. It’s probably faster than that car-thing you were talking about.’

‘You are crazy! You don’t even know what a car is! You wouldn’t even have the money to buy a car!’

That hit a nerve. ‘You have no idea! You don’t know anything about my wealth!’

‘James…’ Lily whispered urgently but James continued.

‘I have more than enough gold to buy a car if I wanted too!’

Dursley’s eyes narrowed angrily before he stood up. ‘ Come on Petunia. We’re leaving. I am not staying with these crazy people. We don’t want to get involved with their lot!’ He turned to leave, Petunia hurrying to join his side. When the door closed behind them James looked at Lily who was desperately avoiding his eyes.

‘Lily…’ He whispered pleadingly. ‘Please, look at me.’ Finally, she met his gaze, her eyes  clouded with tears. ‘Lily… I’m so sorry.’ He said but she shook her head.

‘No. no, you’re not. I know you’re not.’

‘Yes I am Lily! I truly am.’ He took both of her hands in his and looked at her pleadingly. ‘Please Lily. I am so sorry. I love you.’

She blinked and a tear left her emerald coloured eyes. ‘I love you too. It was not your fault.’ She was able to choke out.

James bent his head to kiss her pink tinted lips lovingly. ‘Come on.’ He then said. ‘Let’s get out of here before they arrive with the bill.’

‘James!’ She exclaimed looking shocked which made him chuckle.

‘I was only joking, love. Don’t worry.’

‘You better me Potter!’ She joked before she kissed him again.