There were sudden footsteps behind us. Both James and I whipped around to find a familiar skinny- black haired boy flanking our way. He sped closer and closer, and just as I was begin to fear when he would slow down- he tackled us.

He laughed his bark like laugh as he pinned us both to the ground. "You know…" he laughed "I wouldn't' have believed if I didn't go and do it myself" At my confused look he smiled knowingly 'Aw c'mon Lils, you were always bright. Now's not the time to go dumb. Bad enough you already got this one" he pointed his thumb as James "to slow ya down. Bet the brains died with you"

I scoffed, sitting up and rubbing the back of my head where it hit the ground. "Well, atleast I had brains to die in the first place, Sirius" I mumbled.

"Always had the cheek, didn't cha Lils?" He then turned to James. "Ay mate, see your as scrawny as you were before" James grinned "See your as tactless as you were before" he replied

Before Sirius could retort however, I said " Hey, James, I thought you were the only one that knew this passage." James shifted, looking guilty.

"Well Siruis too. But I didn't think we would run into him."

James got up and grabbed both Sirius and my hands and into the passage. "I've missed you"

I did a double take, making sure Sirius WAS the one who said this. James softened, "Was it bad?" He said softly. Any laughter that had been brought up the last couple minutes vanished.

"Well, I didn't know at first. I was sent to Azkaban." I remembered this from the radio, but to hear him say it made me curios "Why?"

"We didn't tell anyone we changed secret keepers, Lils. So of course, everyone at the time thought me to be the Spy. I knew, obviously, what Peter had done. So I went after him. He made it look like I did it, then murdered almost everybody in the area. "

James let out a growl and I put a soft hand on his tense shoulder. "He even faked his own death. He, well, cut his finger off and transformed. Lived as a rat for 12 years in the Weasley family. Was about to finish what I started a couple years ago, but Harry-"

"Harry what?" I gasped

"He told me not to. The truth dies with him. And" He looked at James "said he didn't think his father would want Remus and I to become murderers..just for him."

"As hell" James growled. "Atleast Harry was there to slap some sense into some crazed loyal friends" James smiled.

"So anyway, Ill give you the 411. I've been reading the Quibbler and apparently Voldemort has inflated the Ministry." I gasped, spinning and hit James in the face with my hair (OW!) "What? How with Albus and all-"

"He's dead" said Sirius flatly, causing me to flinch "Snape's work" I faltered and suddenly felt dizzy. No..not Severus, I knew he chose his way..but he would never…NO!

"Harry was there" he continued and James's face instantly became stony "Which is the perfect set up for Voldemorts poor excuse as to why he DESIRES Harry" I felt James shaking beside me "Harry's a strong guy James, he will make it through. " He sighed and continued, waving the Quibbler in front him as he talked "So he is on some kind of mission that Dumbledore left him and no one has seen him for months."

Silence filled the room. I had never been claustrophobic, but suddenly I felt smothered.

Something clicked in James's mind. "With you in Azkaban, who raised Harry?" Sirius looked uneasy as he took a sideways glance at me and answered "Petunia"

You think my hairs red? Wait till you see my face..I heard one of them mutter.."She's gonna blow" and shot them both looks at which they flinched back. "She better have been good to him or-where are we going?"

"Lily, were going to Hgwarts" said James as though speaking to a child.

"Dumbledore mustn't be there" I noted with an air of sadness

"Right.." James said looking at Siruis "Who is Headmaster?"

"I'm not sure. Most likely McGonagall"

Suddenly, I felt dizzy. "Lily!" cried James. I didn't know I was tipping until I was in James's arms. "What was that about?" he asked, panicked.

"He's taken over the Ministry, James. He must have taken over Hogwarts as well!" I muttered, shaking my head as if to clear all the thoughts that barricaded in. "Harry is Undesirable No. 1, that's why he is on the run..and..I bet it's a school for the Dark Arts!"

Suddenly I was crying. Crying hard into James's arm. "This is horrible" I sobbed into his chest. Worst than before. Voldemort really had everyone by the clutches. And Harry, Harry is his most wanted target. And when Voldemort wants someone..he gets them.

But why had Harry not died before? Consider him lucky to make it to 17, when he was targeted all of his life. But no, I had to stop thinking about this. There were bigger problems now. I had to be strong…

James cupped my face. "Lily, we can't stay here" he looked around as if to make sure no one was listening, and came closer "Look, lets go to the Room of Requirement. Only the Marauders plus you know of it. Then we can figure everything out." I looked into his eyes and saw them fill with unshed tears. He was being strong. For me. And I had to do the same. I sniffed and looked away, wiping the tears off my face.

There were sudden footsteps and both James and Sirius grabbed my wrist. Running along with them as they half dragged me to keep up, we ran into the Room of Requirement. I tried, I really did, to be strong. But Harry..I wanted to see him. To hug him, like a mother should. Sad, confused, and angry at the world I sat down Indian style, letting my hair cover my face as tears slid down my eyes. Everything happened so fast. I mean, JUST YESTERDAY Harry was not even 1, and now he is a man. Not to mention I was horribly confused. So out of date, and still trying to regain full memory, I desperately tried to put the puzzles together.

There was a sudden cry of shock and I whipped around and stood up, only to find myself, James and Sirius facing a crowd of people. A man was pushing, shoving and elbowing his way through the crowd until he launched his way towards us.

Remus.

"Moony!" cried James and Sirius. Tears brimmed in Remus's eyes as he engulfed us into a bone-crushing hug. "Wowww.." he breathed "I still can't believe.." I looked past him to the thousands of faces around us.

"Remus…?" I began, but he cut me off "Look, you..you need to go, or blend in. Harry has just left with Luna and should be back soon."

"Harry!" I cried

"He's here?" begged James

"Where?" finished Sirius, looking frantic.

"Yes. I don't know, I don't know. I just..I know that something weird is going on. With all the deceased or whatever. But Harry, Harry can't see you guys right now. He wont fight right. That's how he is. He'll find a hundred reasons why it was his fault if you died. Look- just..." he shoved us too the back of the crowd as many people turned to see. "If we weren't in such a state I would explain more but there's no time…the Order and the DA were just informed-"

"DA?"

He waved Sirius down. Many questions were running through my mind. But one thing was clear: Harry needn't more worries. So I knew what I had to do. Even though it was the hardest thing to do in a situation like this. "Look" he said, looking sympathetic "Lay low until after the battle..and we will clear everything up..just lay low..try not to fight…we can't lose you again..Harry can't loose you again.."

There was a sudden movement in the front as a boy with crazy black hair, thin face, green eyes and lightning scar enetered with a blonde girl. "Harry" I breathed quietly. Remus whipped away from us and went straight for Harry. I began to make my over to him, forgetting everything at that moment. Reluctantly, James grabbed my wrist as Remus and Kingsley's voice spoke.

"Harry, what's happening?" said Lupin, meeting him at the foot of the stairs.

"Voldemort's on his way, they're barricading he school-Snape's run for it-What are you doing here? How did you know?"

So it's my third chapter. First story. Its not great, so help & advice would be appreciated! Review please, just because I know how everyone loves them, and Im curious to find out why(:

"We sent messages to the rest of Dumbledore's Army," a read head in the corner explained "You couldn't expect everyone to miss the fun, Harry, and the D.A. let the Order of the Phoenix know, and it all kind of snowballed."

"What first, Harry?" called a boy who looked like the boys twin "What's going on?"

"They're evacuating the younger kids and everyone's meeting in the Great Hall to get organized," Harry said. "We're fighting."