"Yes, please," James replied, shouldering the bag and holding the basket against one hip as he headed for the door. "Come on, I'll side-along apparate you once we get past the wards. Time is of the essence."
Without waiting to make sure she was following, James stepped out the front door and started on the long path down to the gates.
She did indeed follow him, and he did indeed side-along apparate her to the edge of the Bones wards. James was surprised to see Lily there waiting for them at the end of the wards. James kissed her as she pulled him and Veronica across the wards.
"Lils, hey," James said softly, but didn't pause before heading up to the house, expecting Veronica to follow.