As we all know I do not own the characters and some situations I just like to play with them.

James's PoV
"Mandy, oh sweet Mandy," James called wandering into her backyard from his. He looked at the house but the back door was standing wide open so he figured she was outside. Not seeing her in the open backyard James knew she had to be in the trees.

"Tell me again why exactly we are doing this," his best friend Sirius said. It was clear the man wasn't happy but James was in a worse mood and still slightly angry.

"Because I'm sick of having to play go between. I know you don't care about her but she is my best friend and it's the least you can do."

"Least I can do? She's the one that started all this hate fest. Not me. Besides I thought I was your best friend," Sirius argued.

"So maybe she did but you destroyed her birthday party and it's high time you apologize for it. And you know it is possible to have more than one best friend," James snapped.

"I didn't ruin it," Sirius answered. "I made it ten times more fun."

"Sirius, you blew up her presents and smashed the cake. It took me and Evans three hours to calm her down. She even cried herself to sleep," James snapped.

"That's not..." Sirius trailed off as they heard a terrible scream and then James doubled over. The pain he felt running through his arm was like nothing he had ever felt before. He knew instantly something was terribly wrong with Mandy. "Mate?"

"Mandy, we have to find her," James whipped out his wand and said "Homenum Revelio."

"James..."

"I have to find her," James answered. James and Sirius found their way to Mandy and saw that she was lying in a pool of her own blood with a gaping wound in her arm. "What do we do?" Normally he was the cool headed one, always with a plan, but seeing his best friend in pain and attacked, all rationale had flown out of his head.

"Are her parents home?" Sirius asked seeing how freaked out his best friend was.

"No, they had to leave last night like mine did," James answered kneeling next to Mandy.

"We have to floo someone," Sirius said.

"Who?" James asked.

"Remus. He'll know what to do," Sirius said. James picked up his best friend and rushed back to his house quickly. Sirius was instantly on his knees in front of the fireplace as James placed Mandy on the sofa. "Thanks Rem," Sirius said pulling his head out of the fireplace. "He says floo her to St. Mungos and contact Parker."

James scooped up his best friend again and Sirius moved out of the way. James landed at St. Mungos, slightly lost his grip on Mandy. He regained his grip and rushed over to the welcome witch ignoring the protests. "You have to help her," James said urgently.

"Name?" The witch said not even looking up at him.

"Mine is James Potter and this is Mandy Hunter," James smirked. The witch's head snapped up. Mr. Potter was a renowned Auror and Mr. Hunter was well known for his generous donations to the Ministry and St. Mungos. "I don't know what happened to her but you've got to help her."

"It looks like a bite mark," the witch said taking a look at Mandy's arm. She stood up from the desk and rushed James and Mandy upstairs to the first floor with Sirius following behind them.

Soon Mandy was settled into a bed with the bleeding stopped and a bandage wrapped around the wound. A healer had also given Mandy a blood replenishing potion. James and Sirius were sitting on either side of the bed.

"What did the healer say?" Sirius asked.

"She's not sure what bit Mandy but she's sure it's a bite."

"And your arm?"

"My arm?" James asked confused.

"Yeah you grabbed it like you were in pain."

"Oh it's fine. Must have been a phantom pain," James said showing Sirius his arm.

"Ok." Sirius didn't believe him but he dropped the subject.

"Did you speak with Dixon?" James asked. James and Parker Dixon hadn't managed to ever get along as she saw him much the same way Lily did, as an arrogant toe-rag, but somehow Parker and Sirius managed to get along. Parker was also Mandy's cousin on her mom's side, her only cousin on that side. It seemed like each girl could only stand one of the dark haired men although both got along well with Remus.

"Yes. Her and her parents will be over in the morning. Parker also said something about owling Jason."

"Who's Jason?" James asked.

Sirius shrugged. "It was more like she was talking to herself," Sirius answered.

"Ah Healer Morgan," James said as the red-haired Healer walked back into the room.

Healer Morgan smiled at James and then looked down at Mandy. "Any change?"

"Sorry, no," James answered. "Do you know what bit her yet?"

"Unfortunately not," Healer Morgan said. She looked down at the young girl for a moment then back at James. "It seems to be some sort of cursed bite as it's resisting all the normal treatment for a normal bite wound. We are looking Mr. Potter and we won't give up hope. Thank Heavens the bleeding stopped. I promise you Mr. Potter we will find the answer."

"Thanks," James said.

The healer nodded and walked back out.

Sometime around midnight James and Sirius heard two men arguing outside the door. "I'm sorry sir but you'll have to come back in the morning. During normal visiting hours."

"Even though I'm next of kin?"

"I suppose that would make it alright then," They heard the first man answer before he sighed. "Go on in."

The door opened and a man entered. He was a little taller than James with bright blue eyes and dark brown hair. He was supporting a day old beard and muggle clothes.

"Who are you?" James asked.

"Jason Hunter and you are?"

"James Potter and you should leave before I call my dad."

"Your dad is out of town. Just like your mom and my parents. Parker sent me to look after my kid sister."

"She doesn't have a brother," James said.

"Actually I think she does," Sirius hissed in James ear. James waved him off.

"Her dad's name is Scott, he married Lynn 12 years before she was born, she has two dogs and three cats, though only one of each is hers, and she has a house elf named Chris."

"I'm still not convinced."

"She's also allergic to tomatoes. Swells up like a balloon though she can eat ketchup and tomato soup."

"I'm not saying I believe you but you seem to know a lot so we'll let you stay," James said.

"How is she doing?" Jason asked sitting down next to his sister.

"She was bitten by something though we don't know what. They've managed to stop the bleeding but they haven't been able to close the wound."

"You didn't see anything? I assume that's why you're covered in her blood and not your own?"

"No, we didn't. Not until we found her in a pool of her own blood. I had to carry her from your yard to my place and then to here and I'm not technically allowed to use magic outside of school."

Jason pulled out his wand and pointed it at James. "Evanesco," he muttered and the blood disappeared from the shirt.

James looked down then nodded his thanks. "Unfortunately after we got here they found out my parents aren't home and since he's staying with me they told us neither of us could go home."

"Oh I guess that makes sense," Jason said. They all fell silent and the night wore on.

Finally the next morning Parker and her parents showed up. Although Parker's mom was a muggle, being married to a wizard from a famous and old family did wonders and she was allowed in to see her niece.

"Aunt Cass," Jason said.

"Hey bud. How's she doing?" Cass asked.

"She was bitten."

Cassie just looked at her nephew.

"Alright I take it you got that from the floor we're on. They don't know what it was just that it was some sort of cursed creature because they can't get the wound to close," Jason answered.

"Sirius," Parker said.

"Parks, she'll be fine."

"I know. Potter," she said then spat.

"Dixon," James answered.

"You boys found her?" Cassie asked turning to James and Sirius.

"Yes ma'am. We were going to apologize for what happened at her birthday party when we found her like this," James answered.

"Does Lynn know?" Cassie asked, once again turning back to Jason.

"I'm not allowed to contact them for another 18 or so hours," Jason said.

"Not allowed to...Jason it's their daughter."

"Cass honey," Pat said speaking for the first time since entering the room.

"No. If it was Parker you'd want to know instantly," Cassie answered.

"I know, but they're deep undercover and she has you, love. I would want to know that my baby was in good hands if I couldn't come get her. We can't ruin this mission. Besides..." Pat trailed off looking meaningfully at his wife.

"I know but Lynn..." Cassie started.

"Boys, have you eaten today?" Pat said changing the subject.

"No sir, not yet," Sirius answered.

"Why don't the three of you gentlemen go get some food and we'll watch over her," Pat suggested. The boys reluctantly agreed and left the room.

Several hours later Mandy's eyes began to flicker open.

Mandy's PoV
After the intense pain shot through my arm, my eyes saw nothing but darkness. I floated in some sort of empty void not seeing, hearing, or feeling anything for a while before I could feel a dull pain in my arm. The empty void suddenly grew dark and I could feel sun on my face. I found it odd that I could feel the sun but couldn't see it. As I looked around my vision became a mix between blurry and dark. Like when you're first waking up and you're blinking a lot to get the sleep out of your eyes. My eyelids felt heavy but I was finally able to pry them open even though I wish I hadn't. I slammed my eyes shut at the intrusive light and slowly opened them again.

"James?" I asked scratchily. I cleared my throat and tried again. "James?" It was still scratchy but I managed to attract attention.

"Mandy, pet, I'm right here," James answered. I loved the sound of his voice and it sounded like it was coming from the left of me.

"What happened?" I asked.

"What do you remember?" he asked.

I lifted my left hand to my eyes and wiped at them for a second. When I put it back down James took it and his face came into view. I could tell I was in some sort of white room probably at St. Mungo's. I tried to think back and remember what I saw but the only things coming to me were searching for my cat then big yellow eyes and sharp teeth. When I mentioned that James nodded.

"You were bitten but they don't know what it was."

"Regular animal bite I'd be at home after an enervate spell."

"They can't get the skin to close."

"Oh. Last night wasn't a full moon so it wasn't a werewolf. Maybe the animal was cursed."

"That's what they think. Can't you remember anything more?"

"No. I just remember the eyes. I was more concerned with finding Sirius."

"Your cat?" James asked.

"You named a cat Cyrus?" Black asked.

"I name him Sirius, but pronounced it Sigh-russ. Though now I know different. My stupid muggle primary teacher called the Dog Star Sigh-russ and it stuck. Now the stupid cat won't answer to the proper pronunciation," I answered.

"Then perhaps you should change the spelling," Black said.

"I would but it looks like he has the constellation Canis Major on his back. Hence why I named him that," I spat.

"Hey, back to the problem," James said.

"I don't know James, all I saw were eyes," I answered.

"I'm sorry Mandy," he said.

"Mandy." That's when I noticed my family in the room.

Well my Aunt, Uncle, and cousin. The last people I wanted to know I had been bitten. My aunt Cassie was my mother's sister and a muggle. My mom, Lynn was a muggleborn witch married to a pure blood wizard, Scott Hunter. My uncle, Patrick Dixon, was also a pure blood wizard which made me, my cousin Parker, and my brother Jason half-bloods.

I looked back at who was talking to me and saw my brother. "I know what you're thinking Jay and no. I'm not strong enough," I said.

"I know you're weak but let me try. I promise to be gentle," Jason said.

"I can't," I said shaking my head.

James took my hand and rubbed the back of it. "I'm here."

"Let me try," Jason said. I sighed but nodded. He turned my head towards him and cast a powerful spell.

I was then plunged into the dark and the last memory I had.

I went downstairs to an almost empty kitchen and yelled for Chris to get some dinner. I dug through our pantry and pulled out the cat and dog food and called my pets. My two dogs came running in and I saw Emmy, my mother's white Persian, and Patches, my brother's brown tabby slinking in to eat. I looked around to find my cat but he was conveniently missing. Although weird I shook it off and ate dinner.

After eating I decided to go find my cat so I checked the house but couldn't find him then I walked out back towards the woods on the edge of our property. I was walking through the trees and stopped when I heard a branch snap. I look around and didn't see anyone so I shrugged it off. That's when I noticed I was barefoot. Something I hadn't realized before when I had actually gone through the event. Then out of nowhere these giant yellow eyes are glaring at me and I felt an intense pain in my arm and then it went dark.

I looked around to see everyone again and Jason was looking at me.

"I hate when you do that," I said noticing my voice was shaking.

"I know," he said softly.

"Well? You put me through hell and what did you get?" I asked.

"It was a tiger," he said calmly.

I looked up at him as my grip on James's hand tightened. "A tiger?" I asked. "It couldn't have been. We would have heard something."

"I'm certain; you were staring down a huge black and white tiger," Jason said confidently.

"Mr. Hunter that's not possible. Tiger bites would have closed up with the potion we used. I know that." I looked past Jason to see a healer with dark red hair and blue eyes in lime green robes standing there.

"That's what it is. Even if you don't believe me," Jason answered. "Now that you know what it was, fix my baby sister."

The healer sighed but left the room and was back less than five minutes later with a sickly blue colored potion. "Cross your fingers that this works," she said. She peeled back the bandages on my right arm and slowly poured the potion over the wound.

I watched as right before my eyes the gory flesh wound slowly closed itself up. It stung like hell but James didn't even flinch as I tightened my grip on his hand again.

"You know you're lucky he found you and brought you here when he did, otherwise you would have bled to death. Oh my name is Healer Beverly Morgan. I've been looking after you while you've been here. How do you feel?" the healer asked.

"Ok I guess," I answered. "Nothing damaging and I'm kinda sleepy but other than that I'm fine. How could it be a tiger?"

"No idea, they're extinct in Britain," James added.

"With the exception of zoos and circuses," Parker added.

"If it was from there we would have heard about an escape. Besides we don't live anywhere near a zoo or a circus," I said.

"I don't know what to tell you honey. Must have been a freak accident," Aunt Cassie said.

"Maybe. Can I go home?" I asked.

"Not yet," The healer said. "Maybe in the morning."

"Get out," I growled. I wanted to go home and I didn't want to hear any different. So I kicked her out. The healer looked at me but sighed and left the room again.

"Mandy, pet..." Uncle Pat started.

"Don't baby me," I said.

"You lost so much blood they weren't sure you'd survive," James said gently.

I rolled my eyes and tried not to snap at him. Then I looked at my brown haired and sharp hazel eyed, 6 foot 3 inch with a slight build brother. That's when I remembered he didn't know my black haired, hazel eyed, 6 foot 2 inch, best friend.

"Obviously you two have met," I said. James nodded. "He is my brother. Nine years difference."

"You never mentioned him before," James said.

"You never asked. He was out of the house before it made any difference."

"I guess that makes sense."

"Aside from him living next door, how do you know Marco's boy?" Jason asked.

"Uh...well you remember the boy I pushed down the stairs when I was five?" I answered.

"Because he was in the way?"

"Yup, the very same."

"That was Marco's boy? I thought you hated him."

"Naw, just didn't like him in my way. Mrs. P was so proud that day."

"And as for him?" Jason asked motioning to someone off to my left.

I turned back to my left and saw Black there. I growled because even though I had spoken to him it hadn't really sunk in who he was. "Sirius Black."

"He's Potter's best friend," Parker said.

"Just 'cause he's in our house doesn't mean you have to like him," I spat.

"Can't be the only reason you like Potter," she answered glaring at me.

"Girls," Uncle Pat said.

"Sorry," Parker and I answered.

There you have the revised version of this story. Not an info dump like it was but it no real change to the plot either. Hope you liked it.