Ira was scowling at her, but Lily refused to be judged by a cat.

Oh, my Merlin, I want to have a torrid love affair with this moment," Marlene continued, regaining a little control. "I want to buy this moment dinner. I want to have this moment's illegitimate children. I want to...

Mrs. Potter faltered. "Where exactly did you spend the night, James?""Mum, that's one of those things you'll be happier not knowing. Just take comfort in the fact that I was surrounded by friends, and no one ended up dead or pregnant. All in all, not a bad record for the night...

Lily could do nothing but stare incredulously at the wizard before her. James Potter was an evolutionary improbability, she thought.