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Story being Betaed by: Ms. Marauder-Cullen
The Lies We Were Told
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Chapter Three
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James sat in the kitchen drinking a cup of coffee. He let his mind drift back to the night of October 31, 1981. He had thought about that night many times over the years, wondering why he and Lily had been placed somewhere were no one could find them.
The only thing he remember was that he was playing with Harry while Lily sat on the couch reading when Voldemort and his followers showed up. He told Lily to take Harry and run. He'd hold them off long as possible. He handed her Harry and watched his wife and son leave up the stairs. He was hit with a spell and remembered hearing Lily scream before the darkness completely consumed him.
James woke up a few days later in an unfamiliar bed with his wife Lily covered in bruises. He ran several tests and found her to be in a coma. Lily woke six weeks later asking where Harry was and where they were at. He could only tell her he didn't know, and showed her the Daily Prophet that told of their deaths and Harry's survival in the attack. She was sad and grateful at the same time. She was glad he lived but sad she wouldn't be able to see him grow up. They also knew that Hermione was alive, because the child that the nurse brought into the room with Harry wasn't Hermione. They prayed that they would find each other and be happy.
James was snapped out of thoughts when he felt two arms wrap around his shoulders. "I wonder about them too." Lily said softly and he leaned back, resting his head on her body.
"I just want to see our family. I want to see Harry, Hermione, Sirius and Remus." James said with a heavy sigh. Lily ran her fingers through his graying black hair. "I wonder if Padfoot and Moony are still together."
Lily kissed his forehead and said, "You know they are. It would be what? 21 years since they've been together?" She fixed a cup of coffee and sat down next to James. He nodded. "They were crazy about each other for years in school. I wonder if they have any kids." James shrugged his shoulders. "I mean, besides Harry and I hope Hermione too." He kissed her hand and sat back in his seat.
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Remus sat in the library at a table surrounded by books. It had been six weeks since Hermione had came to Grimmauld Place and found out she was the daughter of James and Lily. She was doing much better, but when the Weasley's came over they placed the glamour charms over Hermione to make her appear as she once was. The family wasn't ready to tell them the secret. It wasn't safe. Not yet. He took a sip of coffee and flipped the page of one of the many books.
Sirius walked into the room and shook his head. He knew Remus was secretly researching to find James and Lily until Hermione could handle their theory of them being alive.
Sirius quietly slid the book from Remus' lap. "You didn't even come to bed last night. I woke up with your side of bed still made and cold."
Remus looked up with a tired face. The full moon was a week away and his lack of sleep made him look ten years older than he actually was. He removed his glasses and sat them down on the table. He rubbed his face with his hands.
"I want to find them Pads." Remus whispered and pulled the book back to him.
Sirius knelt down beside Remus and gently turned his face and stroked his cheek. "I want to find them much as you do, but you won't do us or yourself much good working yourself into an early grave. I haven't seen you like this since our final year at Hogwarts. I had to take you to the hospital wing for exhaustion. Do you remember?" Remus chuckled and nodded his head. "Come on breakfast and than bed for you." Remus only nodded and they left the library.
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The couple walked into the dinning room and laughed at Harry, who was playing with a small Chihuahua. The small dog was jumping up and down and barking at the toy Harry was teasing it with. The dog, which was female, was a light red color with brown eyes.
"Go get it Mixi." Harry said and threw the stuffed ball across the room. She ran after the ball.
"Whose dog?" Sirius asked with a smirk.
Harry laughed, forgetting that they had never seen Hermione in her Animagus form. "That's Hermione. I named her Mixi."
Remus smiled and picked her up and gently petted her on the head. "Well, hello Mixi." She licked him on face and wagged her tail causing her entire body to shake. Remus sat her down on the floor and Hermione transformed into human form. "You're a cute little dog."
She smiled and went to fix the boys breakfast. She quickly returned with some toast, bacon, and eggs and sat it down on the table. The family enjoyed a quiet breakfast.
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Hermione walked into the library later on that day and found the table full of books and papers. She walked over and sat down and to read over the papers and her eyes widened at the information. Hermione could tell it was Remus's hand writing. He was trying to find her parents.
Remus sighed heavily when he saw Hermione at the table reading over his research. He walked over to the young woman. "I was going to tell you. I was waiting for the shock of what had happened to you to wear off some." Hermione nodded. "You're not angry with your old godfather?"
"No. I understand your reasons. So don't beat yourself up over it." Hermione said with a smile. "Do you want help?"
Remus sat down next to her and squeezed her hand. "I would love the help."
"What's up?" Harry asked and walked up to the couple. He read over some of the information. "I want to help." He looked over at the door. "Do you want to help?" He asked Sirius. He nodded and they sat down, quietly researching hoping to find James and Lily.
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James looked along the stone wall for a way out of their prison. He'd been looking for away out of the hell hole for nearly eighteen years. He didn't have his wand so it made it even harder. He pressed his ear against the cold wall and tapped on it to find a lose brick. He figured out many years ago that they were under ground. But where was question.
"Oh James, not again." Lily said walking into the living room. "I want out as much as you do. But it's useless."
He walked over to his wife and yanked her into his arms. "I won't stop until I'm dead for trying to get out of this place," James kissed her forehead and went back to work. She only nodded her head.
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Harry looked up at the clock on the mantle and it read: 1:30 am. He turned and found Hermione asleep with her head resting on her arms on the surface of the table. He moved and lifted his sister up in his arms and carried her to bed.
Harry pulled back the covers and gently laid her down and pulled the covers over her. He kissed her forehead and whispered, "I love you." Hermione mumbled and turned on her side. He only smiled and left the room closing the door behind him. He turned in for the night.
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The next morning Remus ran from the library with a large book held to his chest like it was his life line. He slammed the book onto the dinning room table causing the trio to jump. They looked at him with puzzled expressions.
"I've found them!" Remus said and flipped through the book to page 509. "There is only one spot no one would think to look for them." He looked at them waiting for them to catch on. He rolled his amber eyes. "They're underground under the wreckage of the house! Hello! The spells and charms are going to be strong though." He explained and sat down next Sirius. "Now, it's going to be transparent. Not visible to naked eye."
"So it's under the Perspicuus Charm." said Hermione.
Remus nodded his head. "Not just the Perspicuus Charm. Also the Inferus Militus spell and much, much more. If Dumbledore placed them under the demolished house there has to be over 400 charms. James and Lily won't have their wands."
Sirius jumped up from the table and ran out of the room. He quickly returned with a medium sized long cherry wood box. He sat it down on the table. He slowly opened it up. The family leaned over the table and inside were two wands.
"Pads you found their wands!" Remus said with astonishment.
"No it's chocolate frogs! Of course it's their wands." Sirius said sarcastically.
"Smart ass." growled Remus.
Sirius winked at Remus and yanked him in arms. He whispered in his ear making Remus blush. Harry and Hermione laughed at the reddened werewolf. Harry and Hermione were happy for their godfathers but the idea of them being together would take some time getting use to. So, Remus and Sirius tried not to show too much affection towards one and another around them.
"Get a room!" Harry and Hermione said at the same time.
Remus cleared his throat and they pulled apart. "Now, let's figure out how were going to do this." They quickly began working on a plan to save James and Lily.
Hit the grand ole button!!
Spell meanings:
Perspicuus Charm- means transparent in Latin
Inferus Militus spell- Inferus means under and Militus means ground
