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This was a wonderfully written chapter, and I enjoyed every last bit of it!!! I was laughing, and nearly had tears in my eyes at some parts!!! Absolutely wonderful!!!
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[FONT="Verdana"][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Navy"]Veggie_Potter: Stefanie, I’m so happy you liked this chapter. Thank you so much for saying I’m a good writer. Your opinion just made my day!
Its absolutely true. I always look forward to reading your posts, and this chapter was absolutely amazing!
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Connie First a Note from the Author:
I must encourage anyone reading this, to remember that this is purely fictitious and the use of certain licenses gives advantages to the writer. To say that I believe in true love, and marriage being a wonderful and precious union is factual.
However, I do not suggest or give advice for any couple to jump into any serious relationship and especially marriage when they are only seventeen as James and Lily are. They are in set circumstances, and literally taught to be an adult at seventeen.
In addition, they, being magical folk, will be living in a world of magic wherein their survival depends upon them making adult decisions. Moreover, James and Lily are both quite literally alone. I want to afford them the comfort of being able to marry and be happy. James is well off, and proven to be a very credible wizard, and does secret work for the Ministry of Magic, much like Muggles CIA agents for the American Government. Now that being said, let us get back to the story.
Thanks for saying this, and I very much agree. I have known many people in my age group (I'm 19) who have gotten married. One of them is doing okay, but they started with things much to early (having a child, buying a home), and now they have to put getting a proper education and job on hold, and are now losing their home due to financial difficulties. The other one has a two year old (almost 3 now) and she lost her house, and is currently getting a divorce. You can never be sure, so patience is always a virtue. I'm not saying its always a bad thing, but just make sure you know what you are getting yourself into when getting married and doing all of that stuff when you're really young!
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Connie muttering something along the lines of, “wondering why it looked like the boy never combed his hair the entire time at school.”
I laughed, literally, out loud at this!
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Connie This is what I have wanted to do all my years and never had a daughter for whom I could do for. Would you allow me the honor of creating your wedding gown, your Maid of Honor, and Maid’s dresses?”
I love McGonagall!
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Connie K’Lari took her turn to look in the mirror. She was a little apprehensive to look at first. She didn’t consider herself as a Tomboy, but certainly didn’t spend long getting herself ready to meet the day. A pair of skinny leg blue jeans, that rode low and snug on the hips, a pull over blouse that just touched the top of her jeans, and her long, thick light brown hair pulled back into a high ponytail, was how she preferred to be. A girl of action and always on her toes ready to fight anyone who dared to say anything about her, and could certainly take care of herself. She gave Teddy a black eye the first time they met simply for him calling her beautiful and winking at her. It was true love ever since.
Now she looked at herself, and finally giggled saying, “I can stand this for a bit.” She pulled the bottom of her dress out to the sides and spun around, admiring herself. “Beautiful is a nice look. I can do this now and then.”
This is exactly how I am! I was maid of honor at my cousin's wedding, and I was wearing high heels and a frilly dress! It was kind of nice!
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Connie “After the funeral, Petunia sold Mommas dress as it was too small for her to use, and she said I wasn’t worthy to wear it.”
My mouth literally dropped to the ground when I read this! Grrrrrrr at Petunia!!!!
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Connie Tom was angry and wanted to tell Minerva that Lily’s Momma’s dress was at this very moment hanging in Petunia’s closet. That she didn’t sell the dress and was just too jealous to allow Lily to wear it. He held his temptation and let Minerva have this moment with Lily, as it did wonders for both of them.
Grrrrrrrrr at Petunia even more!!!! I wonder if McGonagall recognizes Tom as a werecat, since she is an animangus :O
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Connie “Now, how does that silly tradition go? Something old, (she took the Cameo from her own robes and attached it to the front of Lily’s choker collar. This was my Mother’s; I would love you to have it.
Something new, hmm I have it.” A very dainty ring appeared on her right pinky finger. “Give this to your first baby girl.
Something borrowed;” she poked her wand and on lily’s feet appeared Cinderella’s glass slippers.
“And finally, something blue.” Her wand aimed at her thigh, “we’ll see this at the reception when James takes it off of you. Does everything meet with your approval Dear?”
I love this!
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Connie “If you don’t mind, please allow me to think of you as my daughter and your children as my grandchildren. It can be our secret.”
Ohhhhhhh!!!! This made my eyes water!!!!! How precious!!!!
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Connie My husband, God rest his soul, and I wanted children, but we decided to wait until he became a full time member on his team, (he was a seeker for the Scarlet Aces) and was killed in a Quidditch World Cup match. We never had children because it was the first year he played on the team. He was to get a contract with them after the match they were playing.”
Poor McGonagall!!! I always wondered why she and Dumbledore didn't get together (but Dumby is gay, we now know <3)... I always wondered why McGonagall didn't have a spouse! Or any of the professors for that matter, since they live on the Hogwarts grounds!
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Connie Lily whispered, “Would you please sit at my Mamma’s place, up front?”
Ohhhh, here comes the watery eyes again!!!
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Connie “We can’t have a black cat at a wedding, even though you are striped with grey.” She flicked her wrist and Tom became as white as great fluffy clouds on a hot summer day. Much better, you may take your seat.
“It’s better than a monkey suit,” he thought, remembering the tuxedo he had to wear at Petunia’s wedding. Moreover, there would be no pillow with rings to deliver to the Groom. He strutted up the isle quite full of himself.
I loved this part! Tom is so cool! I wish I had a werecat!!!