Chapter 3: Black Messy Hair and Green Eyes

After explaining everything again to Remus who had seemed to be silent in shock, Bill stood up and walked to Sirius.

"I think they want to see Harry, like, right now" Bill whispered glancing at the red faces of James and Lily.

"I think you are right, James looks like he may explode if we don't take them" Sirius replied, he then clapped his hands together making Bill jump.

"Right time to go and see my godson" smiled Sirius, he strode towards the fireplace, flicked his wand and a crackling fire popped into view, he then took down a small bag and grabbed some silver powder.

"We'll get there by Floo Powder; my fireplace can only take me to Hogwarts so there is no need to say where you want to go; Bill do you want to go first?" Sirius asked, he held the bag up for Bill.

Bill took some powder and threw it into the flames, they instantly turned green; he turned to look at James and Lily, they looked anxious.

"See you in a min" Bill said as he walked into the flames a loud pop echoed and Bill felt himself spinning. Seconds later he walked out of the fireplace and into Dumbledore's office, at his desk was Dumbledore who seemed to be asleep with his head on his shoulder.

"Albus" Bill whispered, as he lent on the desk. Dumbledore woke with a start, Bill held back a laugh.

"Aah, Bill, a nice surprise" Dumbledore said whilst putting his glasses back onto his face and straightening his hat.

"You have come from Sirius's I presume, as I did not hear you knocking?" Dumbledore said now standing up and peering into the fireplace, Bill nodded.

"Was work fun?" Dumbledore chuckled and raised an eyebrow, glancing at him.

"What…oh yeah, it was a bit mental" Bill smiled. Suddenly there was Remus walking out of the fireplace, wiping soot off his shoulders.

"Remus!" Dumbledore smiled.

"Nice to see you again" He walked up to Remus and shook his hand.

"You look a nice colour of grey my friend" Dumbledore said and Remus rolled his eyes.

"So what brings you two in to my office at this time of night?"

Bill and Remus looked at each other then back at Dumbledore

"Well..." before Remus could continue a loud coughing noise came from the fireplace and Lily Potter climbed out of the fireplace.

"Urgh, I never liked travelling via Floo powder" she said looking into the fireplace and then at the three men.

Dumbledore, the one and only Albus Dumbledore, the man who fought and won the battle against Grindlewald, the same man who Voldemort feared was now swaying a lot as he looked at Lily Potter; and then James walked out of the fireplace, ruffled his hair and held Lily's hand. That was it, Dumbledore stumbled back, and Bill and Remus put their arms under him to stop him hitting the floor.

"Merlin's beard" Dumbledore gasped held himself in place and looked at both Bill and Remus.

"Can you see them?" Dumbledore said looking at the two men, they nodded.

He walked towards the two Potters and put his hand onto their cheeks, he instantly recoiled.

"Not ghosts…" Dumbledore whispered, he then started to scratch his head.

"How is this possible" Dumbledore asked looking at Remus, Remus shrugged and then nodded at Bill. Dumbledore looked at Bill with a surprised look, and then turned his body towards him making his whole attention on Bill.

"Explain" Dumbledore said.

'Here we go again' Bill thought and again he went through the whole story of him going to Godric's Hollow, seeing James and Lily's grave empty, the red flash of light and the Potter's waking up.

After he stopped, Dumbledore started mumbling to himself, pacing his office and every so often stopping, pointing his index finger at Bill, James or Lily and saying.

"You…"

"He…"

"Why..."

"They…"

Sirius had now entered the group however Dumbledore who was still pacing did not notice him.

"What's he doing?" Sirius whispered leaning over to Remus, Remus spoke from the corner of his mouth as his eyes watched Dumbledore pace back and forth.

"He is trying to get his head around how James and Lily are now alive" Remus heard Sirius chuckle, Bill now leaned over whispered to them both.

"Well I don't blame the poor bloke, having a mind like his, I bet he's thinking of every possible way in which, whatever I did, made them.." he pointed a finger at James and Lily who were smiling as they watched Dumbledore too.

"…come back to the world of the living" Both Remus and Sirius chuckled at this.

Dumbledore stopped, looked around at the 5 people gawking at him, he smiled and walked up to James and Lily he then put his arms around them both.

"Thank you Professor" James said though his air was rapidly depleting from the hug; Dumbledore stepped back, his eyes now sparkling blue.

"Call me Albus, I said the same to Bill, I am no longer your Professor" he smiled.

Dumbledore in front, the 6 people were dashing down corridors towards the school hospital, Bill could see James and Lily smiling with a steady flow of tears mixed into their faces as well.

'I can't imagine what it would feel like realising that you haven't actually seen your child for 14 years' Bill thought as he jogged with both Sirius and Remus on either side of him. In moments they were stood outside the school hospital, Dumbledore turned around and looked at the three men at the back.

"You three go in, Remus talk to Minerva about the situation, Bill you with your mother and both of you take them down to the other end, we don't want anyone else to know and knowing Molly she will only burst into loud tears. Sirius you lead James and Lily in after I have had a talk to Fred, George, Ron, Ginny and Hermione" Dumbledore explained, he then opened the door for Bill and Remus. Bill immediately saw his mother in her seat next to Harry.

"Mum" he whispered as the other Weasleys and Hermione had fallen asleep, Molly jumped but didn't make a noise.

"Bill! You are back from work early?" Molly said frowning; Bill had to think about what she had just said.

"Oh, I didn't go to work" He said with a guilty smile, her frown faltered then she went a dark shade of puce.

"Mum, I can explain everything but I have to talk to you down there" He pointed at the other end of the hospital where Remus and Minerva McGonagall were talking in hush tones.

They approached the other end of the hospital and glancing to see how far away they were Bill stopped and looked at his mum who was now scowling.

"Right I'm sorry I lied to you, the only reason I did was because something seemed to click in mind about James and Lily" Bill said still smiling guiltily, Molly's scowl vanished and a startled look moved into its place.

"James and Lily?" Molly asked.

"I'm not gonna go through everything with you yet, it's neither the time or place and I'd rather have dad there as well" Bill said quickly

'Which would be the fourth time this evening' Bill thought

"Well get on with it then?" Molly said putting her hands on her hips; Bill heard a loud intake of breath as he saw Minerva put her hand to her mouth and tears filled her eyes.

"James and Lily Potter are standing outside of this hospital right now" Bill whispered looking into his mother's eyes. Like Dumbledore she swayed a little then she shook her head.

"What do you mean 'James and Lily Potter are standing outside of this hospital right now'? They died 14 years ago?" Molly scowled again; Bill let out a sigh and looked up at the ceiling.

"Mum, why would I be not telling the truth, it's a bit of an odd thing for your son to whisper suddenly as he arrives back from *cough* work *cough*"

Molly seemed to be thinking this over, she then raised an eyebrow and she crossed her arms, Bill gave out a soft groan and rolled his eyes.

"You said you were going to work but you lied about that!" Molly said sternly.

'Trust mum to bring something so daft into a serious conversation' Bill grumbled in his head, he then dropped his head back to look at his mum.

"Fine, they will be coming in in a sec, so whatever you do, don't scream, cry, sob, growl, bark, meow or anything okay?" Bill said in an urgent whisper.

After walking back with his mum, Bill and Remus held the hospital door open ajar and nodded to confirm their small task had finished. Dumbledore smiled, he turned to Sirius who was now chuckling with James.

"Right, when I tell you, lead them in" Dumbledore said to Sirius gesturing to the bed with Harry on it, James and Lily could not see this as they were around the corner. Bill saw lily whose breathing seemed to have increased after Dumbledore's words; Bill, Remus and Dumbledore started to quietly wake up the kids, Fred and George grinned at Bill's appearance in the hospital, Ron and Ginny smiled a little at Remus and Hermione looked suspiciously at Dumbledore.

"Right all of you, I want to go and wait inside Madam Pomfrey's office, when you get there one of you send her here, and promise me that you won't even peek out of that door, there are something's I want to sort out with Harry, okay?" Dumbledore asked raising his eyebrows and glanced at the twins, they all nodded. Hermione then opened her mouth to say something but Dumbledore put his hand up.

"Miss Granger, you will be told everything once we have finished" Dumbledore smiled and Hermione looked at the floor. A few minutes later Madam Pomfrey came rushing up to Dumbledore, Bill saw her face looking suspiciously at Dumbledore's smile. When everyone was seated around Harry's bed and Minerva had stopped crying, Dumbledore called for Sirius.

Everyone turned; Bill was looking at his mother's face to see her reaction. The door opened and Sirius walked through, he held it open then James and Lily stepped in, huge smiles in their faces.

'Wait till they see Harry in this state' Bill thought, he then grinned at his mother's reaction, she had gone green, she looked like she as choking on something. Minerva next him gasped once again and again he saw tears roll down her cheeks, Madam Pomfrey seemed to have a full body bind on her as she froze and the first thing James said was addressed to her.

"I bet you didn't think you would be seeing me in here again?" James said smiling at her, she however gawked, and Lily gave her a little wave.

"I think Poppy needs to see a Mediwitch for herself" Dumbledore smiled, Bill saw Minerva stand up, the tears still pouring down her face, she then strode over to Lily and flung her arms around her, Lily seemed to have taken this as a bit of a shock because James had to steady her. Molly stood up and even though she hadn't physically met James or Lily she went up to James and hugged him, Bill saw that James had a startled look on his face, he looked at Bill and mouthed the words.

"Oo is dis woman?" Bill chuckled then mouthed the words:

"My…"He said pointing at himself.

"Mother" He then mimed a baby in his hands, James seemed to grasp his terrible acting skills and then smiled down at Molly.

"You are Bill's Mother" James said as she released him, she looked surprised at this.

"Bill just mouthed it to meeeeee" he gasped as Minerva hugged him; Lily gave Molly a less shocked hug and greeted her.

"Right where is our Son?" James smiled rubbing his hands together in enthusiasm. Bill's heart seemed to fail for a second and glanced at the bruised Harry who was still asleep.

'Damn, this isn't going to be a nice experience for any of us' Bill thought.

James and Lily smiled at Dumbledore as they walked closer to Harry's bedside, then they stopped a few feet away, the look of terror that Bill had witnessed in the Potter's home seemed to have come back; Lily was now holding the whole of James's arm, she was shaking and James had a blank look on his face but he was white like chalk. Dumbledore walked up to them and whispered something in their ears which had made them take the last few steps towards Harry.

"Our…Our son…he looks, well…" Gasped Lily, who was still clinging onto James's arm.

"…he looks like you James" Lily smiled, it faltered a little but stayed there, tears started to fall over her cheeks, James tilted his head to look at Harry in an examining way.

"And like me, he is a handsome devil" This line was a little vain thought Bill, but Lily giggled.

"Yes, yes he is…" Lily wiped a few tears off her cheeks with the sleeve of her top.

"Look at that hair" smiled James.

"Is it always that messy?" he asked out loud, Minerva nodded.

"Brilliant" he whispered, Lily looked down at Harry, she moved his hair from his eyes but then took her hand away very quickly, she pulled James to her and pointed at the scar on his forehead; James made a groaning noise and fresh tears from Lily dropped onto the sheets on top Harry.

"C…can't you get rid of the scar Dumbledore?" Lily asked, Minerva looked at her then at Dumbledore.

"As I said to Minerva when Harry was sent to 4 Privet Drive 14 years ago, even if I could I wouldn't; that scar has saved his life a few times as well" Dumbledore said smiling. James proceeded to ruffle his hair anxiously.

Both of the Potter's stood looking at their 14 year old son with the same expression that he, Bill Weasley had when he found something that he knew would make the goblins in Gringotts extremely happy…this thought was slightly depressing. Harry twitched suddenly.

"No…Don't hurt him, not Cedric, NO CEDRIC!" Harry screamed and again he writhed in his bed thrashing, James and Lily took a few steps back looking alarmed, Sirius and Remus placed their hands on Harry and held him still whilst he was still screaming.

"YOU KILLED CEDRIC, WORMTAIL, YOU KILLED CEDRIC…..Voldemort…no, stay away from him…GET AWAY FROM CEDRIC" Harry screamed, Sirius held his arms down and Remus made shushing noises, slowly the screams went but Harry still twitched.

"What's happened to him?" James asked nervously to everyone. Dumbledore stepped forward and placed his hand on James's shoulder.

"If you wanted to know every traumatic experiences and horrible things that have happened to Harry then you'll be waiting for me to publish them into several books" Dumbledore sighed, this made Lily whimper.

"Harry has experienced many emotions whilst here at Hogwarts, trouble always seems to find him or…" Dumbledore now looking at James and smiling

"…or Harry seems to try and get himself into dangerous situations" James made a little smirk.

"Just ask any of these people around you, they could all describe around 5 situations in which young Harry here has found himself in Ppril or in this room" Lily sniffed and nudged James.

"Just like you used to be" She smiled, a few more tears landing on James's shoulder

"Yes but James has not ended up in here because he had his soul nearly sucked out of his body because of him trying to save me from Dementors" chuckled Sirius, Remus nodded and grinned down at Harry

"Sirius, remember mate, Lilly and I were dead a few hours ago, I don't think Dementors are our first worry right now" James said smirking.

"Good point" Sirius said, his face dropping to a grimace.

Suddenly Bill saw Harry move slowly, his eyes flickered and a few groans came from his mouth. Sirius and Remus were still standing over Harry their arms ready to hold him down.

"S...Sirius?" Harry said rubbing his eyes, the sleeve of his pyjama top fell down and Bill saw several cuts and bandages around his arm that were stained with blood, Lily whimpered quietly.

"Aah, my godson awakens" Sirius said smiling, and then Harry turned to Remus who was also grinning down at him.

"Profes- I mean, Remus?!" Harry grinned; Remus winked at him, his pale face seemed to have gained some colour in the past hour, he then ruffled Harry's hair.

"How are you feeling kiddo" Sirius asked looking at the cuts around Harry's face.

"Like I was just hit by the tail of the Hungarian Horntail from the first task" Harry grinned.

Bill looked at Harry's eyes, and then looked at Lily's, both seemed identical; James must have spotted this as he whispered in Lily's ear and gestured to Harry's and her eyes, she smiled a bit more. Remus gave Harry his glasses and he put them on, sitting up slowly Harry groaned.

"Hi Bill, how are you?" Harry asked Bill, Bill chuckled.

"Well I can happily tell you that I do not feel like I have been hit by a Hungarian Horntail's back end" Harry laughed but rubbed his chest as he did.

"Good to see you awake Harry" Dumbledore said walking into the light so that Harry could see him better, Harry nodded to him still smiling, Harry then rubbed his forehead and clamped his eyes shut, nobody said anything not even James and Lily.

"Where is Ron and Hermione? I also heard Fred, Georges and Ginny's voice too when I nearly woke up a few hours ago" Harry asked peering around, Bill thought he might see his parents, but Sirius was too close to Harry to see around him.

"I have sent them to Madam Pomfrey's office for now whilst all of us have a chat to you in private, however I sometimes think that is a useless thing to do, as I presume, you will tell them everything anyway" Dumbledore said his eyes sparkled more brightly. Harry made a guilty face and Sirius winked at him.

"S…sorry if I talked in my sleep, I had few nightmares" Harry said apologetically, he peered around at everyone, still however not seeing James or Lily.

"You did a bit more than talk in your sleep, mate" Sirius laughed quite loudly, raising one of his eyebrows.

"YEAH, YOU NEARLY PUNCHED GEORGE AND I IN THE FACE"

"YOU PRATT!" said the twins, everyone spun around to look at Madam Pomfrey's office, the door was shut but due to Sirius laughing quite loudly and the twins who had obviously had their ears to the door, they must of heard him.

"Boys, get away from that door now! Or so help me I will ask Miner- I mean Professor McGonagall here to suspend you from going on your brooms next year for two Quidditch Matches" as Molly shouted this, Minerva gave her a startling look. Molly knew quite well that Minerva would never do such a silly thing as suspending her best Beaters, however they heard some shuffling of feet and Bill knew this would get the twins away from the door.

"And if any of my children come to the door to replace Fred and George they won't be having desserts for 2 weeks!" Molly shouted, a few more shuffling of feet.

"May I add to Mrs. Weasley's comments, if any of the Weasleys force Miss Granger to listen through the door, I will gladly give them 3 weeks' worth of detentions" called Minerva in the direction of Madam Pomfrey's office; Bill heard some faint groans and Hermione laughing.

"Ha, I told you they would know" Hermione chuckled in the office.

"Harry…" Dumbledore said to get Harry's attention, it worked.

" …I think it's time to give you a wake up present, these presents have had 14 years' worth of sleeping to then finally wake up and now want to meet you" Dumbledore said beaming, Bill saw the confusion on Harry's bruised face.

"What do you mean 14 year…?" But Harry stopped as Sirius stepped to one side, James and Lily stepped forward into the light for Harry.

James and Lily who were now holding hands smiled down at Harry.

"Hi son" James said slowly