"Lily, honey this isn't the end of the world. If I may ask, who is the father?" Poppy asked me.

I had finally pulled myself together, and was sitting on a chair in front of her desk. She had given me some tea that I had a feeling was spiked with a calming draught. I took a couple more deep breaths before saying, "I-I can't talk about it ma'am. I'm sorry, but thank you for all you've done. I-I need to go."

I sat down my tea and got up grabbing my bag and walking out of her office. I walked down the aisle and out of the hospital wing. When I was out of site from her I started to cry again. I walked down the corridor and toward the Entrance Hall. When I got there I took a deep breath before walking out of the front door.

Since it was the start of December the wind was blowing freezing cold air and the grounds were covered in a white blanket of snow. I wrapped my coat around me tightly and walked. I was about four feet from the school when I sent my bag back to my dorm and transformed into Howler.

The beautiful wolf stood tall looking around before taking off. I ran toward the Black Lake crouching low to ground for more speed and for silence. I ran until I came upon another wolf. I turned my head and stood to my full height.

"Who are you?" I asked the wolf.

"My name is Becki McKinnon. I was told that another like me was here and able to help me. So I came to look for her." The wolf told me. The wolf was pure honey brown with flecks of black through her fur. She was beautiful, but much small than me. While I was about the size of a full grown black bear she was maybe the size of a cub. She would probably grow unless her wolf animagus was small, then she may not grow. The werewolf blood is what made us grow so much more.

I allowed my wolf to take me over slightly and lowered myself in what to the untrained eye would be an attacking position, but in reality was simply a calm loving position. I hoped that the wolf would recognize that, but it may not. I gently crept closer. But then the wolf attacked.

Becki threw herself at me and I moved out of the way. Becki didn't give up though. She growled and jumped at me, but with my size and knowledge I quickly took her to the ground. I held her there and said quickly, "I am the one you seek. Before I help you at all you will control your temper. You will relax or I will not hold back and kill you."

The wolf under me immediately froze and fell silent. I smiled at her and got off of her and laid down putting my head on my huge paws. I lie there waiting for her to catch her breath. When Becki was calm and ready to listen I said, "My name is Lily Evans. You must be Alice's she-wolf. Well I have talked with your pup and she has asked me to speak with you. I am just like you. I was born a wolf animagus and then injected with the werewolf blood. Now you may choose to talk and listen to me in this form or we can transform and we may talk in doors. My she-wolf is here at Hogwarts and she may be able to help you as well as me. It is your choice."

Becki laid there as if thinking and then spoke quietly, "I would love to go inside the warm castle. There is only one issue. I cannot change. I changed on accident and can't seem to change back."

"Do not worry ma'am I will help you. First let's get inside. But before I allow you inside where there are innocent students and teachers you must swear to me that you will follow every order I give you. I will be as a wolf like you. I will treat and threaten like a wolf would. You must realize that just because I am younger than you does not mean a thing. I am much larger and stronger than you are."

"Of course…um…sorry I didn't catch your…um…name?"

"I see your wolf side is taking over slowly. I gave you my name as a witch, but in this form I am known as Howler. That is the name given to me by my pack."

"You have a pack?"

"We will discuss it all once we may talk normally and not through the mind." I told her, and, then we moved through the grounds. I moved silently with practice. Being white I blended with the snow and Becki got lost a many of times. After walking for a while we came to the door. I pushed open the door and we moved through the walls. When the heat of the castle hit me I shook my fur and walked quickly.

Becki moved quickly by my side, until suddenly a group of students moved out of the shadows. I immediately recognized them. They were members of my pack. I saw James, Sirius, Remus, and Alice. They all met my eyes and then saw the wolf beside me.

I howled once loud and powerful. Sirius quickly looked around and changed into Padfoot. Becki growled until I growled, "Enough!" Becki silenced and I looked at Sirius and said, "Get to my den quickly!"

Sirius nodded once transformed, told the others, and went to leave. I believed the danger had passed, but then something horrible happened. Becki lost control and attacked. I jumped forward and grabbed her by the scruff of her neck pulling her down. I held her under my large paws and growled out, "Enough Becki. Calm yourself."

When she showed no motion to obey me I barked twice and the others ran off. I held her for as long as possible until she scratched my eye and I yelped in pain. That was all the leverage Becki needed. She got to her feet and took off after the group of students.

I got to my feet and howled. I then took off thinking, "No one goes after my pack!" I couldn't allow Becki to get to my family or Alice. It would devastate her. I knew that pain and I would not let her go there, if I could help it.

I caught up to them easily and grabbed her tail pulling her back. Becki yelped and scratched her claws against the stone floor. I held her in place and growled, "You will relax or I will rip out your throat. You must control yourself or you will hurt your daughter. Think of Alice, Becki!"

That got Becki under control. She relaxed and took a deep breath. Now that she was under control she felt all her injuries. I helped her up and we limped up toward the door that held Rowena Ravenclaw. When we got there I scratched the door twice and then howled once. We entered the room and everyone looked terrified.

I held her back, but realized she knew she was in no condition to fight. I transformed quickly and kept one eye closed, the one Becki had scratched. My mother handed me a bandage and I wrapped it around my eyes. That was going to scar later. I blinked a couple of times and then said, "This is Becki. She has come for help. I am willing to help her, but first she will need to transform and then be healed. My eyes can wait compared to what she has. She has now fought me twice tonight; me winning both times. So I will ask that you please stand pack while I transform and get her transformed." The group nodded and Alice had tears in her eyes.

I changed back into Howler and spoke, "The key to this is to let your human side take control over your wolf side. Your animagus is what gives the ability to change, but the werewolf restricts you on when you change. So I want you to find the center of the wolf and take control. It will be difficult and you will feel the need to attack those around you, but I will be here to protect the innocent. Go ahead and try."

I watched as Becki closed her eyes and tried to find her center. I watched as she found it and then began to battle with it. It didn't take long for Lily to realize that Becki was strong enough to not let the wolf consume her. Becki never reacted to the wolf and soon was standing there instead of her wolf.

Becki immediately fell to her knees and cried out in pain. I changed quickly hissing in pain at my eye, but moved to her easily. I was sore and bruised, but that was it. Becki on the other hand was cut up, bruised, and sore as hell.

My mother moved to my side and quickly began to heal her. Her injuries were no different than those I had had before, so was easy to heal. When Becki was healed my mother moved to me. She pulled off the bandage and asked, "Can you see?"

"Yes perfectly."

"Good now this will hurt." She told me and I nodded. I was used to pain. She waved her wand and my eye and it felt like it was set on fire. I hissed in pain, but held still. Then the fire subsided and was replaced with freezing cold ice pain. I hissed again and cried out. Then my mother put two salves on it and I was finished. It would scar, but at least I could see.

When we were both healed fully everyone sat down and waited for me to speak. I took a deep breath before starting. "As I said by the lake my name is Lily Evans, but as my wolf I am Howler. My story is a simple one; I was born as a wolf animagus and was later injected with werewolf blood. I was two when I was injected. I grew up the only one of my kind. No one knew what it was like to be me and I didn't know how to be normal. I never had accidental magic, since that only happens when emotions run wild and I never allowed mine to do so. As soon as I turned 6 I started learning every type of emotional control there is. I will say that Occlumency is the best route to go. Legilimency goes with Occlumency, but it is not needed in our case.

To help you I do not need to know your story, the only thing that I need to know is your questions, human and wolf name, and if you want to gain control. Before you answer the last question know that if you cannot control yourself than you will eventually kill your daughter or another loved one. I am here to help you and not to control you. The first thing you will learn from me is that to let someone else gain control is to let them gain control of the wolf. That is the most dangerous thing to us. So take your time and then answer my questions." With that I sat back and waited.

"My name is Becki McKinnon. I do not know my wolf name. Yes I want to gain control no matter what it takes. My first question is why are you so big and I am so small." Becki said.

"Your wolf name will come from either your mentor or someone in your pack. Do not challenge your wolf's judgment when it comes to your pack, because they will decide who is in it. No matter how hard you try you will never convince your wolf to protect someone not in your pack, but you can protect anyone you want. I know that is confusing. The only way your wolf will protect someone not in your pack is if they are a pup. They will never protect another wolf or she-wolf unless they are in your pack.

Now your first question is an easy one for me. The size of you depends on your animagus size before the werewolf blood hit your bloodstream. If you were already abnormally large, like me, then you would be even bigger. If you were normal size or smaller than you would still grow bigger, but not as big. The werewolf blood enhances all our senses to off the charts and makes us grow in size. We will only grow in size as a wolf not a human." Lily explained.

"Will I ever change on the full moon?"

"Yes you will always change, but it will be less painful and you will still have bits and pieces of your right mind. Now, on the full moon you can't rein in your wolf. So my suggestion is be away from people on the full moons or lock yourself up."

"When do we start our lessons on control?"

"Now, and then after the holidays. Now there is one full moon over the holiday I will be out of the country on holiday, but you simply lock yourself up and you will be fine. If you are nervous than send Alice somewhere for that night. You will need to watch the moon cycle from now on."

Becki had no more questions, so she looked at me and said, "Lily I-I want to apologize for your eye. And to Alice for scaring her with my wolf."

"No apology is necessary Becki. I am sure until you are in complete control I will be receiving and giving more injuries. The only difference between us will be I will never try to give you a fatal hit, while you will try to kill me to gain dominance. But I will never give up my dominance to you. I'm sorry." I told her then I moved to the wall by the door. Far enough away to give them privacy but close enough to act if needed.

Becki kneeled in front of her daughter and asked, "Can you forgive me Alice?'

"Of course I can, just get control ok. No matter what anyone says you are still my mom." Alice told her mother.

"I promise I will get control my dear. I promise." Becki told her and then she stood leaving the room with me. I moved through the halls until I came to my door that held Amy. I smiled at her and said the password before entering my rooms. I walked over to my founder's portrait and said the password, "Werewolf." The two of us slipped into the tunnels to find we were stone. I slipped out of my shoes and left them there. I loved the feeling of the cold stone under my feet. I relaxed and led the way.

Becki followed me until we were in the common room found in the middle in the tunnels. When we there I sat down on the couch and pulled my legs up to me. I relaxed and said, "First things first is you must learn to transform back and forth at will. Then we will work on your control. So do the same thing as you did last time to change from the wolf to the human; the only difference is that this time you will allow the wolf to take over the human side. Now the thing to remember about this is that you must keep just enough of your human side that you don't immediately attack those around you. Since we are the only ones here don't worry about attacking anyone, but still try to keep control."

Becki nodded and closed her eyes in concentration. Suddenly there she stood in her wolf form. She didn't lash out at me or try to attack me. You did it! I thought happily. We changed back and forth a few more times before I changed and we took off back to the entrance. When we were at the entrance I slipped my shoes on and said, "I want you to try to stay out of your wolf form as much as possible. You are welcome to stay in Hogsmead if you want, but I was you back here tomorrow for another lesson. After a few lessons you should be in enough control to be with Alice by yourself. Listen to me the most important thing about our condition is emotion. You must control yourself. You can never let your emotions take over or it can be disastrous."

"Have you ever lost control?" Becki asked.

"Yes and it almost cost my pack their lives."

"That brings up another question, how do I know if someone is in my pack and aren't wolves usually loners?"

"Yes we are usually loners, but werewolves travel in packs. It mixes together and depending on your personality will depend on how big your pack is. I only have 8 people in my pack, while you may have 10 or 12 in yours. I was always a loner so I have a small pack. You will know because you will feel really over protective of a person in your pack. For instance I am really protective of my mother so she in my pack. I hate to ask, but I must, are you married?"

"I was, but he passed away a few years ago. Why does it matter?"

"Because your wolf will only accept one mate, and it must be a certain person. It doesn't have to be another wolf. If that person passes you will never love again or be able to have another relationship with a lover. Your wolf can take over certain parts and that is a part that you will not be able to fight. You can date and things like that, but never mate."

"Meaning marriage or sex?"

"Yes," was all I said. I was still looking for my mate. I loved my family, but I for some reason felt different about James. Was he supposed to be my mate? You can't have sex, but you can be raped? What a rip off.

Silence fell to the air and we exited the area. She left and I went to shower. When I was done I left the room and walked down to my mother's room. It was time I told her about Lewis.

When I got there I knocked and waited. I walked in to find my brothers there as well as Alice. I took a deep breath and thought; I might as well get this over with all at once. With that I sat down on the couch and said, "I have something I want to talk about."

Everyone looked at me and my mom said, "What is it honey?"

"I'm ready to talk about the night I was found in the dungeons." I told them, and, then I took a deep breath before continuing. "I left the Great Hall and was on my way back to my dorm when I spaced out. Well when kind of came back, if you will, I realized I was in the dungeons. I turned around and was going to leave when I ran into someone."

I stopped and breathed before continuing, "It was Lewis. He grabbed a hold of me and I tried to get him to let me go, but he wouldn't. I-I just wanted to get up to my dorm, but he wouldn't let me go. I-I fought as hard as I could and tried to run but he just trapped me against the wall. I was so scared. Then he pushed me down on the hard ground and I thought I was going to die, but he didn't kill me. Instead he did something even worse. H-He raped me. And when he was done he cut me with cutting hexes and took my clothes with him. I-I didn't want to talk about it, but I realize now that you all need to know."

It was silent until all of a sudden Sirius jumped up and said, "I'll kill him. He doesn't get to touch my sister like that and get away with it!"

James grabs Sirius and says, "Relax Padfoot he will get what's coming to him, but right now we need to be here for Lils."

Sirius froze looked at me and took a deep breath before sitting down next to me, wrapped an arm around his "sister," and said, "He won't get away with this. Even if I have to beat the living shit out of him myself."

I nodded and said, "There is more. A few days ago I started feeling ill. I thought it was just a cold, but when I went to Madam Pomphrey I found out that I am pregnant, and the worst part of it is it is his. He didn't use the charm or a condom. I-I'm afraid Mom. I-I don't know what to do or what to tell people." Just then a thought occurred to me and I panicked.

"Oh my gosh what am I going to tell Lewis? He will figure it out. Oh my gosh he will try to take my baby away from me. What am I going to do?" I said quickly.

"Lily, honey, the first thing you have to do is calm down and relax." Tammy told her daughter. When I had taken a few deep breaths my mother continued, "Now Lily the next thing you need to do is decide what you want to do with this baby."

"I want to keep my baby. I don't believe in abortion and I cannot think of someone else raising my baby. It doesn't matter to me how it came to be; this is still my baby, and I will keep it and raise it right. Even if I have to be a single mom; Lewis will never need to know about the baby and the baby will be told, when he or she is older, the reason for Lewis being out of the picture. I can't have my baby at risk of being kidnapped, hurt, or killed. I won't do it." I said sternly.

"Alright next you will need to tell the headmaster about this, because you will be pregnant during the school year. Then you will need to talk to a Healer about what your "birth effect" will have on your baby. Next we will be making you an appointment with a Healer. Now Jenna is a Healer, so she can be your Healer." Tammy told her daughter.

I smiled and hugged my mother tightly. I was afraid, but she made me feel better. I smiled and looked at Alice telling her, "Tell your mother that I am having some issues and after Christmas I may not be able to help her and keep teaching her. I will try to help her as best I can until the Healers tell me I can't. She doesn't need to know about my rape it is my business, but she can know about my baby."

"Of course Lily; don't worry I will take care of it. Will you be in classes tomorrow?" I know there are only a few weeks left before exams, but I can help you study if you like." Alice told me.

I nodded and hugged her whispering, "Thank you Alice." With that I sat there surrounded by my family and friends, my pack. I drew strength from them all and put my fears aside; I would be ok.

Christmas was only a week and a half away and it was the day that I and my pack would be leaving for Italy. We were all at their home packing and it was hustle and bustle for everyone. I, who was so excited for the trip, packed early; two days early actually. The boys on the other hand had waited until the last minute and were now paying the price.

"If you four don't hurry we are going to miss our flight." Jenna yelled up the stairs to the boys' rooms.

James slammed his trunk closed, which was magically enlarged on the inside, and lugged it down the stairs. He grabbed his coat and walked to the living room where everyone else was waiting. Sirius was upstairs finishing up when he heard Jenna yell at him. He pulled on his shoes and coat and walked down the stairs pulling his trunk behind him. Remus finished up by packing his toiletries and grabbing his coat.

When Remus finally made it down the stairs everyone grabbed their one carryon bag and walked out the door. The group portkeyed to an alley by the air port and walked in. We all had our tickets so we checked in our luggage and went through security.

When done we got on the plane. We were all sitting and waiting when an owl tapped on the glass pane of the window. Everyone looked at the owl and I quickly got the letter and sent the owl away. Tammy fixed the muggles memory and I opened her letter.

Lily,

Ok I am so sorry if this gets to you when you get on the plane, but I have to tell you something. Ok Blake and I are on rocky ground and there is a problem. I will explain more when you get here, but please can you stop by Wizard Lane and pick up some bruising cream. I will explain more later. I love you and can't wait to see you.

Sincerely,

Tabby

I looked at the letter and reread it twice just to be sure that everything was in order and then said, "Mom when we get to Italy we need to go by Wizard Lane to pick up some bruising cream for Tabby. She said she would tell me more later."

Tammy looked at her daughter and said, "Is everything ok?"

"As far as I know; she did say that her and Blake were on rocky ground, but that could be because of anything." I told my mother.

Tammy nodded and a voice came over the loud speaker saying, "Every please fasten their seatbelts we will be taking off soon." That was the last thing I remember before falling asleep. I hadn't slept in two days and I was exhausted.

I awoke to my mom shaking my shoulder and saying, "Honey we will be landing in 5 minutes."

I nodded and grabbed my bag from the overhead compartment. I walked down the aisle and into the bathroom. I quickly brushed my long hair and pulled it into a messy bun. I then put on some easy makeup and straightened my clothes. I was just finishing up by hooking my necklace around my neck when I heard a voice ring out, "Please everyone take your seats and put on your seatbelts we are about to land."

I quickly moved back to my seat and put my bag away before sitting down and putting on my seat belt. We landed quickly and easily. When we were on the ground we got off the plane and got our luggage and got into my mothers car.

When we pulled up to the familiar white mansion I was so happy. I quickly got out of the car and into the snow. The first snow had hit a few days before we arrived, so the ground was covered in a blanket of white fluffy snow. I smiled and turned to the boys saying happily, "You guys ready to meet my best girl-friend of all time."

Just then a girl came running out the front door. She was wearing black baggy jeans and a band t-shirt with her usual black jacket with her hood up. She was carrying a skate board and smiling happily. I looked at her and ran forward and squealed, "Tabby! Oh my gosh I am so glad to see you."

Tabby dropped her board and scatted down to us the snow melting under the wheels as she road down the sidewalk. When she got to us she stopped flipped up her board and wrapped her arms around me. I hugged her back and then a woman stood at the door and screamed, "Tabitha Anne get your ass in here NOW!"

Tabby flinched and yelled back, "Yes Ms. Adams." Then she grabbed my arm and the two of us walked inside with everyone else following. We didn't worry about our luggage that was what the maids were for. We did help them by taking in our carryon bags and making our trunks weightless.

When we entered the house Ms. Adams ripped Tabby's hood down and snapped, "You will act presentable while our guests are in this house is that clear Ms. Brenton?"

"Yes ma'am, but I will be myself." Tabby told the woman defiantly.

"I wouldn't expect anything else. Now why don't you show our guests to their rooms, and, then you can go out back. Your mother has fixed the yard so that the winter does not affect the yard. So wear whatever you want out back but don't go past the boundaries." Ms. Adams told her. Tabby nodded and motioned us to follow her. She showed Jenna and Tammy to her rooms and then the 4 of us to ours. I walked into my usual room and fell onto my bed and sighed.

The boys' rooms were in the same hall as mine. Tabby was next door to me and we shared a bathroom. Across the hall from us was the boys and they were all next to each other. The three of them shared two bathrooms and they all loved the rooms.

While the boys unpacked Tabby came in and helped me. While we were unpacking I gave her the bruising cream and asked, "Tabby what's going on? Why do you need that cream?"

Tabby stood up without answering and closed the curtains. Then she locked the door and put silencing charms up. Here in Italy you were an adult at age 16 so we were safe. When she was done she pulled off her shirt and I found that she was covered in bruises. I gasped and stood up going over to her. I ran my hand fingers gently over her bruises and said, "Tabby what has happened to you?"

Tabby gasped lightly at my touch and whispered, "You can't tell anyone Lily. You have to swear."

"Tabby you know I can't do that if someone is hurting you. I have to take care of you. You're my best friend." I told her gently.

"No Lily please don't tell. Please." Then she turned and faced me and said, "You can't. Haven't you ever had a secret that you couldn't tell anyone not even your own parents? Lily if I tell then it will happen again and again. Please Lily don't tell."

I nodded and said, "Ok I won't tell. Just tell me what happened." Tabby nodded and Lily started applying the cream.

"It all started a few weeks ago. Blake and I were hanging out at the mall and I wanted to look at getting a new board, but he wanted to get himself some new clothes. I said we could split up and I could get my board and he could get his clothes then we could meet up and have lunch before he took me home. Well he was pissed that I would suggest that I do anything alone. He grabbed my arm and got in my face he told me that I would never go out in public without him. He was furious. I told him ok and to let me go. He did and we went about our day getting his clothes and then looked at my board the one I wanted, but my mom told me no. Anyway a few days later his parents were out and we were at his place and he was going to make popcorn when I said I would get it. I was furious again. This time he slapped me and pushed me down. I fell onto the stairs and my back started to bruise. This has been going on for the last few weeks. I mean he just freaks out over the littlest things. I don't know what's got into him, but I have been working hard to hide my bruises. This cream should clean it up nicely and then I can keep it around." Tabby told me.

"Tabby are you crazy? You have to tell someone. He is beating you. That is abuse. You have to break up with him. You can't stay with him." I told her immediately.

"Lily, I can't this isn't simple stuff. If I told it would just happen more and more. Please don't tell. You can't tell."

"Tabby listen to me I know it is hard to tell this kinds of secrets. I know it is difficult but Tabby you have to. You can't keep letting him beat the shit out of you."

"How do you know what I am going through? You haven't ever been beaten! How dare you!" Tabby screeched at me.

"I was raped!" I snapped back. At that Tabby got quiet and froze. Then she came over and hugged me saying, "I'm sorry Lily. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to yell at you."

"I know you didn't. Just please Tabby you have to tell someone." I told her.

"Lily I will just please let me deal with this at my own pace. I promise by the time you leave I will tell someone. I promise." I nodded to her and she continued, "So how are you?"

"If you're asking about my rape, then I am doing alright. I have everyone to lean on and they are helping me. The worst part I think is that I'm going to be a mom."

"Wha-What are you talking about?"

"My rapist got me pregnant so I'm going to be a mom at 16 years old. But I want you to be the godmother."

"Wait so you're keeping it? Lily there is other options, abortion and adoption. You don't have to become a mother. Have you even thought about this?"

"I have Tabby a lot. And I decided that I can't kill this baby. It's my baby and that is why I can't give him or her up. I love it already and I'm going to raise it. I will teach my baby how to act and love it forever and ever. Tabby I want you to understand and be here for me, but if you can't I understand." I told her.

When I was done talking I waited for her to say something. She pulled on her shirt and sat down beside me and said, "Lily I love you like a sister and I would do anything to take care of you. I will love this baby too. Listen to me I will support you and understand. I do support you and understand." I smiled and hugged her tightly.

She hugged me and the two of us got up and went downstairs. When we got out back the four of us sat down at the round table in the yard; I knew this is when we would lay down ground rules and everything. I looked over and found Tabby's mother Vanessa Brenton sitting there in her bikini. She was slim as could be without looking anorexic and had all the right curves. She had a silk wrap around her waist that covered her bottom. Her bikini was black with a white beach flower on her right breast. She had long black hair and in it was a white rose. She was smiling and showing off her perfect white teeth.

Next to her was her husband, and Tabby's father, Jared Brenton. He had tanned skin and 6-pack abs. He didn't look the age of 34. He looked more like 25. He had brown hair that fell into his eyes and was absolutely gorgeous. Lastly she was wearing his blue swim trunks without a shirt on. He had on a pair of sunglasses so you couldn't see his crystal blue eyes.

Jared and Vanessa had adopted Tabby when she was 13 and raised her like their own. They were filthy rich like Jenna and had whatever they wanted. The only thing was it didn't go to their head and they didn't buy on impulse. Tabby wasn't a spoiled brat thought she did have nicer things than the normal person.

"Well I'm glad you are all here and could make it. Lily and Tammy are very close to me and my family. Now, first I would like everyone to introduce themselves then we can talk about ground rules and of course the Verona Ball. I know Lily and Tabby must be excited. So I will start and then we will go to the left. My name is Vanessa Brenton and I am Tabby's mother."

"I am Jared Brenton, Tabby's father." Jared said. Then it went on to me and my mother as well as Tabby finally is was the boys' turn and they were very polite and kind. Jenna was the last to speak and her introduction was the longest.

"I am Jenifer Potter, but I go by Jenna. I would like to thank you for allowing us to come and stay in your lovely home. I assure you that my boys will be gentlemen in this house and be on their best behavior." Jenna said. I snorted with Tabby and my mother elbowed me.

Vanessa looked at Jenna smiling and said, "Not to worry Jenna. Boys will be boys. Everything in this home is repairable except for the people. We don't want this to be a prison and we expect them to have fun and get into trouble. All we ask is that they follow the house rules to the best of their abilities and that they are respectful to the help we have; Ms. Adams to be exact."

The boys all nodded and the Jared spoke; "Alright now the rules are simple and there are not a lot of them. First of all curfew for all underage wizards, going by London Law, is 11pm sharp unless with an overage wizard by London Law. The only exception to that rule is the Verona Ball, but we will get to that.

Next there is no bed time around here on holidays or in the summer, but you must be respectful of those sleeping and you must get up by 8am everyone morning. Also, to make it easier for the servants and maids, we will all eat meals together. Breakfast is at half past 8am, lunch is at noon, and dinner is at 6pm every day. If you are not at the table at those times you do not eat at home. There is a fridge where we keep snacks and you are allowed to them, but they are not to eat for meals.

Now lastly you will be respectful to all adults and the servants and maids, and inform an adult before you leave this house. Is all of that understood?"

When all of us nodded she continued, "Now onto the Verona Ball. Firstly Sirius you are going with my daughter and Remus you are going with my niece. If these are fine with you than Tabby can start to teach you to act right in Italy, and does everyone have their outfits for the ball?"

We all nodded and Vanessa said, "Than we are finished here." She went to get up, but remembered something and said, "One more thing, if one of you are named Romeo or Juliet for the night then we will see you the next day for lunch." Once again everyone nodded and us kids left the table and went upstairs. We all went in my room and sat down.

We were all sitting in silence when Tabby asked, "So Lily do you have any idea what you want to name your baby?"

I was startled by the question, and realized I had no clue what I was going to name my baby. I put a hand on my stomach and said, "Nope I will figure it out on the day he or she is born. But enough about me and my baby who wants to go into town or go riding?"

"Let's go riding. I haven't been riding in a while and I'm sure that you all can as least trot right?" Tabby said.

"Ya we can, and Remus can run." James said. I smiled at him and we all agreed. The boys left to get on their Wrangler Jeans I had bought them. I changed into my clothes as Tabby changed. When we were all changed we met downstairs.

We asked my mom and Vanessa how far the shield to keep the snow and the warmth there went and they told us that it went on all the land and grounds. Tabby and I cheered and we walked out to the barn where the horses were kept.

When all the horses were ready we saddled up and walked out of the stables. We were walking when we came to the trail that Tabby and I had mad long ago. We all walked happily until we came to the stadium. It was an investment the Brenton's had put in when Tabby and I had started to ride. Tabby was good, but I was amazing on a horse. I cheered happily and we all walked through the gates. I looked at them and asked, "Who wants to race?"

Tabby agreed immediately and Remus soon agreed. The other boys were more concerned. They hadn't been riding that long and weren't that good. I smiled at them and said, "If you trust your horse than you were fine. You two can get on your horses fine and ride them fine. You just need to run. Come on I will run a lap with you."

After our race that I won we rode our horses through the grounds. Happy as could be.

That I night I lay in my bed happy that everyone was getting along. I lay a hand on my stomach and whispered a small prayer to God that he would protect me and my baby. With that I closed my eyes and drifted into the safety of my dreams.

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