the setup. (james potter x reader)

fifty five.

At the reception I sat beside James at the table as the speeches were being said. So far James's parents spoke, my father, my auntie, Lily, my teammates, Frank and Alice, Peter, Gabbie snd many others. Though we waited as the final three were about to be said. The most important of the lot. Everyone else getting all comfortable and sitting at their tables which were allocated.

Sirius got up first, "So firstly how beautiful was that ceremony it brought a tear to my eye. Who knew Y/N could be so sweet."

"Oh shut it Padfoot,"

"You know what maybe she's not that sweet anymore. But as James's best man I'd like to talk about him. Our friendship. Why i'm obviously the superior friend here." I rolled my eyes at him amused of course he would be like this.

"James didn't care who I was, what name i had when i first met him those years ago. He helped me providing me a friendship and brotherhood like no other. It's safe to say he is a brother to me. I always knew that James would find someone at hogwarts but never particularly expected it to be right under my nose with it being Y/N. Let me tell you, most of the years she wasn't that fond of James. But here I am stood corrected. These two deserve each other so much and i'm very thankful i'm best friends with each of them. But James, i love you so much dude. Thank you." James stood up walked to Sirius giving him a quick hug.

Mel made her way up a smile plasted on her face and pulled her parchment out, "Y/N or should i say Loony Lupin. Well no longer a lupin now. You've been my bestfriend since day one. From when we first got put into a dorm together i knew that you were going to be amazing."

"You told me stories like no other, what you dreamed for and wished for others but never yourself. But i'm thankful i'm here today witnessing your happiness, your love blooming with James. I love you very much. Thankyou."

I smiled blowing her a kiss and then Remus. The last one to speak went up, "I honestly never thought i would be here if i'm being honest. Y/N my twin sister, despised the whole thought of marriage ever since i could remember. But who knew it would be James who changed your mind. I know mother isn't with us anymore. But she's watching. She's crying tears of joy with us, and i'm one hundred percent sure that she is wishing you both the best. James you've always being one of my best friends obviously. But i'll never forget the times you've made sure i'm okay, that i got up after i've fallen. I can't believe I let you date my sister, but you two make each other happy and i would only want the both for each of you. So i love you both."

Tears fell down my cheeks and I stood up wrapping my arms around Remus and i felt his wrap around me too, "Love you Remmy."

The dance floor cleared and a soft song began to play, but not any song. Our first dance song. It was O children. James stood up from beside me holding his arm out white i intertwined.

He smiled at me as we walked to the middle of the floor and began to dance softly, "Not that bad Potter." He said smiling.

I laughed back, "Not that bad to you Potter."

The song ended and with the next song starting others began to join us. My father walked towards us. "James, now may i please steal my daughter back from you for a second."

"Of course you can, shes all yours."

"Thank you." As i pulled away to dance with my father i saw James go to his mother.

I looked up to my father smiling, "Oh I wish your mother could've been here today. But she is so proud of you I can just feel it."

"I know, sometimes i wonder what would've happened if she never passed."

"Cousin Y/N cousin Y/N!" A voice cried.

I turned to be greeted by my cousin, who was a couple years younger than me. "Yes what is it?"

She smiled pulling me into a hug, "You look beautiful. I cant wait for my marriage one day. You'll definitely be there would you? Won't be too old for me? I'm only 15 now give it take 10 years or so."

"Well i'm 18 i'm sure i'll make it." I replied to her.

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