Hello. I came up with this story a few weeks ago, but just never got round to writing it down. I hope you like it. 3
Tap tap. It was around 6am on November 1st 1981. There was an owl tapping on the Potter's window. Lily Potter, reluctantly got up and opened the window. The small bird hopped onto the windowsill and Lily took the letter that was sitting in the owl's beak. It was adressed to James and Lily Potter and was written in small, loopy writing. Dumbledore. Lily let the owl fly away and shut the window. James had been woken by the noise of the window shutting and was rubbing his eyes and said "who is sending letters at this ungodly hour?" Lily recognisthe writing and replied "Dumbledore" James sat up at his name. "What's it say?" James asked curiously. "I dunno" Lily mumbled as she tore the evelope open and unfolded the letter. She read the letter, and she gasped and her hand went to her mouth, tears forming in her eyes. James got up and hugged her from behind, "Lil, what did it say" Lily spoke, obviously still in great shock stammered, tears now falling down her face, "Frank and Alice, a...a...are dead." James' eyes widened and he held Lily tight. "Neville?" Neville was Frank and Alice's son, he had the same birthday as Harry, their son. "Alive." James sighed, in relief. Voldemort was going to come after either Harry or Neville. To kill them. James kissed Lily's cheek. "What about, him" James enquired. "Disappeared" Lily answered. "Dead presumably" They were interupped by a small whine from the next room. Lily got up and left to tend to Harry and James read over Dumbledore's letter.
"Dear James and Lily
I am regretful to tell you that in the late hours of last night, Voldemort murdered Frank and Alice Longbottom. Their son Neville lives. Voldemort was destroyed whilst trying to kill him. He is currently living with his grandmother. Harry is no longer in danger. Please feel free to live your lives as normal, now that Voldemort is gone. The funeral will take place this coming Saturday. All three of you are invited to attend.
Sincerly
Albus Dumbledore"
James was about to start crying when Lily walked in, holding Harry. He couldn't help but smile when he saw his little son. Harry was rubbing his eyes and had leaned his head on Lily's shoulder. He perked up a little when he saw James. "Dada" He said and leaned forward and grasping his chubby little fists, indicating that he wanted James. James stood up and took him from Lily. "Hey there little man. Wanna get some breakfast" Harry gave him a little smile and said "Yaaaaaaa" Lily smiled at both of them, wondering how she had been so lucky to get not one but two amazing men in her life.
It was Saturday. Frank and Alice's funeral. The whole Order of the Phoenix turned up. Even Dumbledore was there. Neville was in a little black suit, being held by his grandmother. James couldn't help but notice a small mark on his head. He presumed he was seeing spoke about Alice, as they were close friends during school and remained friends after leaving. Alice had been a bridesmaid at Lily and James' wedding. "Alice was kind and caring, lovely to all who met her. She loved life and would be telling me right now not to cry even though it feels impossible not to. I don't think there was a day where I never saw her smile. She met someone who made her so happy and I couldn't think of a better man for her. Frank and Alice were ment to be. They loved each other with all they had and they cherished Neville. It saddens me to know that their son will never truly know his parents and what wonderful people they were. It was so cruel for them to be taken away from their son. The only thing that I can find happy, is that they are together. They truly meant the words 'till death do us part' but I believe that they are still together, wherever they are. They will both be missed dearly." She whispered the last lines with a great deal of tears in her eyes. She took out a small locket that Alice had given her for Christmas in first year and placed in in the ground, on top of her casket. "Bye Ali" she whispered. James handed Harry to Sirius, who was sitting next to him, so he could go and hug Lily. Her parents had died in a car crash when she was seventeen. This reminded her of them. Funerals in general were a horribly sad affair for Lily. James went to Lily and hugged her, before gently guiding her back to her seat. He took Harry from Sirius and placed him on Lily's lap. She took him and stroked his wild black hair, tears still falling from her face. "I love you Harry" She whispered to her son. He replied with "Wuv mama". This was enough to put a grin on Lily's face.
It was around 7pm when arrived home from the funeral. Harry had fallen asleep on the way home and James had put him to bed. Lily was sitting on the couch staring into space. James came downstairs and saw her just sitting, staring. He sat next to her and kissed her. Lily kissed him back. James pulled her closer to him and Lily broke away and leaned her head on his shoulder. James was playing with her hair. It was his second favorite thing about her. After her eyes. He hated seeing her eyes filled with tears, it blocked their beauty. The night ended with Lily falling asleep on James's lap and James picking her up very carefully and taking her to bed.
That is the end of this chapter. It might be a oneshot but if I come up with any ideas i will make some more chapters :D. Remeber reviews are like cookies but better :DDDDD