A/N: This is a work of fiction using the characters from Harry Potter that are trademarked by J.K. Rowling.
James stumbled out of the fireplace and sighed. He was exhausted. It had been a long day and he was grateful that it was almost over. He opened his eyes and looked towards the living room. He felt a smile grow on his face when he caught sight of the woman that slumbered on the couch.
Lily Potter had fallen asleep while reading. Her legs were stretched out and her book rested on her swollen belly. James knelt beside the couch and grabbed the book and placed it on the table. He pressed a loving kiss to her belly and then her forehead and that caused the red-head to stir.
Lily's eyes fluttered open and she smiled softly at her messy haired husband, "Hey" she said softly, "How was the Order meeting?" she asked as she ran her fingers through inky black hair.
"Long" he said with a groan and rested his head on her chest.
"Well it's over now. There's leftover dinner in the Kitchen. I can reheat it for you" Lily offered.
"Sounds perfect" James said with a content sigh. Lily nodded and stood up with a groan before she headed to the Kitchen. She grabbed the leftovers from the fridge and began to prepare a plate.
"I'm just going to grab a hot shower. Sirius and I duelled a little after the meeting and my muscles are killing me"
Lily nodded absently before her eyes snapped open wide and she spun around as fast she her stomach would allow and stormed over towards the staircase.
"James Potter!" she yelled up the stairs, "I'm planning on taking a bath later, if you use all the hot water one more time, I'm going to banish you to the couch for a month!"
"Yes, dear!" James hollered back and chuckled the whole way to the bathroom. It was good to be home.
Challenges/Prompts:
Lamia's Title Challenge – Week 1: Title must be ONE word long
Hogwarts School – Daily Challenge: A Marauder