This oneshot is inspired by the Tarzan soundtrack - "Two Worlds" in particular. Major thanks to Katie for the suggestion :)

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Put your faith in what you most believe in
two worlds, one family
trust your heart
let fate decide
to guide these lives we see

"You had to mention that freak school and you had to mention - that word - and you couldn't just hold a normal conversation with Vernon and me!"

"Tuney," Lily struggled to keep her temper at bay. "That school is part of my life and that word is MAGIC. I am a witch and we cannot pretend that I'm not every time we see each other."

"No. NO. What you are has never been normal," Petunia snapped. "Those people killed mum and dad because of you - because of what you are. And I can't forgive you for that. I contacted you out of respect for mum and dad, because it's what they would have wanted. But if you're not going to at least make an effort, then I can't imagine this will work."

Lily stared at Petunia, who had her hands folded across her chest and her chin turned up. Vernon stood beside her with his beefy hands pressed to the table and a smug look on his red face. Their dinner lay cold on their plates, abandoned after James' and Vernon's attempts to one-up each other finally came to a head and Vernon bellowed that James was a "low-life bum."

James had moved to leave and was standing by the door, waiting for Lily to follow. She looked at his face, and saw remorse in his features. She looked back to Petunia and saw indifference and rejection.

"I tried everything I could to save them," Lily whispered. "I did, Tuney."

She was standing between two worlds, and she could only choose one.

Raise your head up
lift high the load
take strength from those who need you
build high the walls
build strong the beams
a new life is waiting
but danger's no stranger here

Moving into Godric's Hollow was a fresh start. In the months following their departure from Hogwarts, they joined the Order and were thrown even further into a war that they were no where near ready for. The only thing getting her through was having James by her side.

She unpacked with renewed vigor at the thought of James. She hung their wedding photo above the mantle and wished she could live in that moment forever - that day of hope and happiness and love. She smiled and returned to the box she was unpacking, but then her eyes fell on a family photo. Her arms were wrapped around Petunia, and both were smiling. Her chest tightened at the memory and the realization that those days are long gone.

She heard feet behind her and felt James' arms around her waist. She turned to face him and he kissed her gently before pulling her in for a tight hug.

"We're going to have a wonderful life here," he said, determination in is voice. "We're going to make it through this together. I promise you that."

She let his love fill her up and settle in her chest. We are stronger than this.

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No words describe a mother's tears
no words can heal a broken heart
the dream is gone
but where there's hope

Her hands shook with nerves as she tied the package with a large blue bow. It was a baby blanket for her sister - a peace offering. Their situation in the fight against Voldemort had become dire, and she had to reach out to her sister just one more time.

"She's probably going to send it back," her voice wavered.

James squeezed her hand and sighed. "Probably. But it's worth a try, Lil. She's your sister. And I know how much you miss her. And if something were to happen…" he trailed off, unable to finish the thought.

Harry started fussing then, and Lily held her baby tightly to her chest. His warmth was all she needed to feel brave.

When the owl returned later with the unopened package and letter, she cried. She cried for the family she had lost, for the war she was fighting, and for the strength she knew she would need to save her son.

Somewhere something is calling for you
two worlds, one family
trust your heart
let fate decide
to guide these lives we see