Lily's Plan

By: Sheltie


I don't own Harry Potter at all


Previously on Lily's Plan

"Students of Hogwarts I like to present your new potions teacher, my mother Lily Potter" Harry said.

/Scene Break/

Meanwhile in a luxurious office a Ragnok, director of Gringotts and head of the British goblin clan sat waiting for what he was hoping to be answers. A knock on the door signaled that it was time.

"Enter."

Another goblin came in and shut the door.

"Well, what's you're report?" Ragnok asked.

"It seems that someone has tampered and made false documents to be able to take money out of the Potter vaults," the goblin said.

"This is very disconcerting, and from now on I'll be the one handling the Potter vaults, understood" Ragnok said.

"Yes, my lord" the goblin said.

"Who was it that draft these false papers?" Ragnok asked.

"Albus Dumbledore" the goblin said.


Chapter 4

Whispers amongst the students were like a thousands hissing snakes.

"I would also like to announce that Aurora Sinistra will be taking over as head of Slytherin house" Harry said.

No one applause came as they were still trying to assimilated the news of Harry's mother teaching potions.

Dumbledore frowned and rose.

"I'm sorry Mr. Potter, but you have no control over who teaches and who doesn't" Dumbledore said.

"I beg to differ headmaster," Harry said.

"Now Mr. Potter, only the headmaster has control of the hiring of staff" Dumbledore said firmly.

"I think that you'll find that Hogwarts has accepted professor Potter" Harry said smiling as he felt the magic course through him.

Dumbledore frowned, but said nothing as he too felt the magic, though it wasn't as strong as what Harry felt.

"Excellent, now professor Potter will start on Monday, that's all" Harry said.

He walked back to his seat while the rest of the Great Hall was now talking loudly.

After dinner Harry and Hermione were in Gryffindor's chamber with his mother and professor McGonagall.

"Harry, I don't think you needed to make such big display," Lily said chiding her son.

"But mom, they needed to find out somehow and I just decided to do it now rather than wait" Harry said.

Lily sighed, just like his father, rushes into thing without thinking.

"Yes Harry, but you must still be careful around Dumbledore, he's still a very powerful wizard with lot's of influence" McGonagall advised.

Harry sighed, "I guess I went a bit overboard."

Hermione smiled and cuddled her husband.

"You wouldn't be Harry, if you weren't irrational sometimes" Hermione said snuggling her head into his shoulder.

Harry smiled.

Lily smiled as she watched the couple and thought of herself and James.

/Scene Break/

News of Lily Potter reappearing in the wizarding world shocked everyone as much as when Harry reappeared. There were many articles speculating on why Lily went into hiding, but none were able to get the real story from the woman herself. Many letters were sent in hopes of an interview with her, but she declined each one saying that she didn't want to talk about it. But the papers came up with their own story any way. It painted Lily as a mother on the run in fear of her and her son's life, which was astoundingly correct. Though there was some creative license involved.

/Scene Break/

Snape was enraged, he hated that a Potter was teaching his position. He knew that the Potter brat did this to taunt him. He needed a way to get his revenge on the Potter brat, but he had no idea how. Since he couldn't get into Hogwarts he had to wait for an opportunity outside of school to present itself.

/Scene Break/

On Monday Lily was ready for her first class, thankfully it was first years. Though she was very nervous about it all.

"Good morning class, as you know I'm your new potions professor. I have looked at your previous teacher's records and found them lacking so this will be a fresh start for all of us" Lily said after she took attendance.

Malfoy raised his hand.

"Yes, Mr. Malfoy?" Lily said.

"How do we know that you're not going to favor your son?" Malfoy sneered.

Lily frowned.

"I assure you, Mr. Malfoy that I am not like your previous teacher and will judge you on just your potions talent only" she said firmly.

Malfoy just glared at Lily, but she ignored him and continued with the lesson. She helped each student that needed help and pretty much every student liked her right away. After that she had classes with older students and that went well and hoped she made an impact. What she found was horrid on how badly the older students were at potions and that they didn't know the reasons why they needed to learn certain potions and that they couldn't answer any of the questions she asked concerning simply potion brewing.

After classes Lily made her way to the staff room.

"How was your first day of classes Lily?" McGonagall asked Lily.

Lily slumped into her seat extremely exhausted from the day.

"I can't believe how ignorant these students are of basic potion brewing, what did Severus teach them?" Lily asked.

"I don't know, but we've had very low potions scores ever since he started" McGonagall said.

"I will have started from scratch then and work with the younger the students more and pray for the older ones and try help them get some decent scores," Lily said.

Flitwick joined them.

"I'll help whatever I can Lily" Flitwick said.

"Thank you sir" Lily said.

"Please Lily, call me Filius" Flitwick said smiling.

"Okay, Filius" Lily said smiling back.

/Scene Break/

Over the next couple weeks Lily restructured the whole potions curriculum and created a study program for those struggling, and had those who had a firm grasp helped those who needed it. She gave the tutors points for their time. All the students loved Lily except for a small faction in Slytherin. They did whatever they could to disrupt the class, but Lily didn't take it and took points from them for it.

"Stupid Mudblood, when my father hears about this she's going to be sacked" Malfoy said loudly.

Harry upon hearing this was ready to attack Malfoy and it was only Hermione being with him that made him not be in trouble.

"Harry, he isn't worth it. He's like those boys who teased me in primary school" Hermione said in a whispered tone.

Harry frowned.

"I know, but he has no right saying that about my mom" he whispered right back.

"I know Harry, but we can't do anything to do now" Hermione said whispering still.

Harry arched his brow.

"Hermione, are telling me we should prank Malfoy?" he asked curiously.

"Well, it's not like he wouldn't deserve it" Hermione said smirking.

"I knew there was a reason that I love you" Harry said kissing Hermione on the cheek.

Hermione blushed.

When Malfoy entered the Great Hall for dinner that night he was covered with feathers and had a beak and whenever he spoke he'd cluck. This caused laughter throughout the hall. Now blame was put on the Weasley twins even though they claimed not to be responsible. Lily looked at Harry and Hermione and saw identical smirks of satisfaction on their faces and knew it was them, but didn't say a thing because it was quite funny and the Malfoy boy deserved it.

/Scene Break/

Halloween came and Lily was depressed as she remembered James. As for Harry and Hermione they decided to have a family meal together instead of going to the Great Hall for the feast.

"Thank you for this Harry" Lily said smiling.

"I want to do this mom, besides we haven't had a lot of time just us alone" Harry said.

Lily smiled.

That night was very special as the three sat and ate and Lily told them stories of James and the antics he did while at Hogwarts. She missed him terribly, but this helped for she was with her son and his wife.

/Scene Break/

"I just got an owl from Gringotts, they have done a thorough investigation on our finances and found how the Weasley were getting paid" Harry said.

"What is it Harry?" Hermione asked.

"Dumbledore forged documents so he could pay the Weasleys, the goblins wouldn't have caught it if we hadn't asked for them to investigate" Harry said.

"We need to go to Gringotts as soon as possible" Lily said.

"We have an appointment next weekend," Harry said.

/Scene Break/

"Are you sure of what you saw?" a student whispered.

"Positive, it was a big dog with three heads" another student whispered.

Harry and Hermione heard this and came over.

"Excuse me, I'm sorry to interrupt, but I heard you say something about a three-head dog?" Harry said.

The student told the couple about his encounter and when asked where he found this beast the student told them that it was on the third floor.

"That three-head dog is guarding something," Hermione said.

"Yeah, but what?" Harry asked.

"Don't know, but I think if there's a three-headed dog there it must be important" Hermione said.

Harry nodded.

"Well if isn't Potty and his Mudblood" Malfoy drawled.

"Hello chicken boy" Harry said as Hermione giggled.

"Shut it Potter, I know it was you" Malfoy said glaring at Harry.

"If you do, then prove it," Harry said smirking.

Malfoy glared at Harry and raised his wand to hex them.

"Mr. Malfoy, that is twenty points from Slytherin for pointing your wand at a fellow student" professor Sinistra said.

Malfoy's arm dropped and glared at the pair before stomping away.

Professor Sinistra walked up to the couple.

"Your mother suspect that he'd try to get revenge sooner or later" the Astronomy professor said.

"You knew?" Hermione said shocked.

Professor Sinistra smiled and nodded.

"I was in school the same time as your father and mother, of course I knew" she said.

"But you didn't say a thing" Harry said.

"Because I saw no need for it" Sinistra said and with that she left.

After she was gone and the couple was over their shock and they began discussing again what could be in the third floor corridor. They talked about as the walked to their quarters.

"What are you two talking about that could be so deep?" Lily asked curiously looking up from a pile of parchment.

"We were wondering what could be in the third floor corridor," Harry said.

Lily frowned.

"Dumbledore warned me and to advise against any exploration" she said.

"Sadly that didn't go so well, since we talked to a student who has been there," Hermione said.

Lily put aside the work she was grading and motion for them to tell about it. So they did and told them of their theories.

"So you are guessing that it is something valuable," Lily said with much interest.

"Yeah, I mean someone let in a troll on Halloween night, it must've been a distraction" Hermione said remembering the incident. "No one got hurt, but it was weird for a troll to be in the castle though some students thought it was Peeves playing a joke."

Lily nodded.

"I see, but the question is what the object is?" she asked.

"Mom, you've been reading too many mystery novels again," Harry said.

"I'm sorry Harry, but grading homework can get quite boring" Lily said with a sigh.

The two kids giggled.

/Scene Break/

Harry and Hermione then began to keep a closer eye on things. They felt like Sherlock Holmes, well Hermione was Sherlock Holmes and Harry was Watson, according to Harry.

"So Holmes, what is next?" Harry asked smirking.

"I don't know Watson, but we must keep an eye of for anything suspicious" Hermione said.

"Well Quirrell is quite suspicious" Harry said.

Hermione nodded.

"He'll be the top of our list then" she said.

"Holmes, he is the only one on our list" Harry said.

The two kept up with their banter as the students around them looked at the strangely, well the wizard-raised ones that is. The muggle-borns Muggle-raised ones found some humor in it, even though they had no idea what the two were really talking about.

They soon found out that Hagrid was the one that owned the three-headed dog.

"Fluffy, he named a three-headed dog Fluffy" Hermione said still disbelief.

"Well Hagrid always did have odd tastes in pets" Lily commented.

"Well we know one of the challenges, how much do you want to bet that the other teachers are in on it too" Harry said.

"I don't think I can take that bet dear, you have more than I do" Lily said smiling.

"Mom, you're a Potter so it's you're money too" Harry said not understanding the joke.

Lily sighed and shook her head.

"Okay, I think professors Flitwick, McGonagall, and Mr. Snape are three of them" Hermione said as she wrote it out.

"Yes, that's sounds right, don't forget professor Sprout also" Lily said.

Hermione nodded and added her name to the list.

"Okay now, they'd go with their strengths when setting up their obstacles" Hermione muttered as she jotted notes down.

Lily watched in fascination.

"She reminds me so much of me" she said in awe.

Harry looked up at his mom.

"Yes, I was the same" Lily said smiling.

/Scene Break/

The three Potters headed for the meeting to Gringotts without any trouble since they told McGonagall and she had no problem since Harry and Hermione would be in company of an adult, though they didn't it really since they were both adults, but they didn't want that out yet. They got to Gringotts and were ushered into a very lavish office.

"Lord and Lady Gryffindor, it is good to see you once again," Ragnok said bowing.

Harry and Hermione bowed respectively.

"As it is to see you Director" Harry said.

Ragnok liked this couple and knew that this couple will be a force to be reckon with once they get older.

"Mrs. Potter, I'm glad to see you also," Ragnok said bowing.

"It is good to see you, Director" Lily said bowing.

Once they were all seated Ragnok told them of the investigation and the dubious papers that was found and found that it reeked of wizard magic.

"How were you able to know it was Dumbledore's?" Harry asked.

"The old man has a distinct scent and we recognized it right a way" Ragnok said.

"So what do you suggest we do?" Harry asked.

Ragnok was shocked, a wizard asking a goblin for advice was quite unheard of.

"Well, my lord, I suggest sending it to the head of the DMLE" the head goblin said.

Harry looked at his mom for direction, and she nodded.

"It's the best option we have" Lily said.

"Alright, send everything you got to the DMLE" Harry said.

Ragnok nodded.

After that they discusses some more business and Harry got Ragnok to get him to call him Harry, as he was uncomfortable being called 'my lord'. Ragnok found this amusing and liked how humble the lad was as was his mate. She was quite intelligent, that he detected, but she was well mannered and modest also. He liked these humans very much and Mrs. Potter he liked too.

/Scene Break/

Harry and Hermione passed their end of the term tests with flying colors and were ready for the holiday break.

"I can't wait to get home and see mom and dad," Hermione said happily.

"Yeah, it'll be great to go home" Harry said smiling.

Lily smiled at the two's cheerfulness.

They left Hogwarts and Lily decided to take the train along with Hermione and Harry.

"It's been so long since I've ridden on this thing," Lily said as she patted the crimson train.

They all found a compartment and Neville soon joined them. They discussed what their plans were and Lily said that she'd like to see Frank and Alice also even though they were in St. Mungo's. The ride went well and their compartment was disturb very much only by students coming by to get a look at their potions teacher riding the train.

When the train arrived back at platform 9 ¾ they got off and were met by the Grangers.

"Oh Hermione, I missed you so much" Emma said hugging her child tightly.

"Mom, I can't breathe," Hermione gasped.

"Ease off there dear, Hermione doesn't need broken ribs," Dan said chuckling.

Lily greeted Neville grandmother, Augusta Longbottom. She knew the woman was much about the old ways though not set in them like most purebloods.

"Madam Longbottom, it's nice to see you again," Lily said bowing slightly.

"Lily, I was quite shocked when I heard you were alive, and quite happy to see you again. We must talk and catch up" Augusta said.

"I agree, and I wish to join you when you see Frank and Alice, if you don't mind" Lily said.

"No, that's quite fine" Augusta said.

"Very well, please sent an owl, here is my address" Lily said writing it down.

/Scene Break/

The holidays were time of great joy and the Grangers were no slouches at all. They put up the tree with Hermione directing them. Though Lily did remind Hermione that she and Harry could use magic out of school since they are married. So with that Harry and Hermione decorated the tree by levitating all the ornaments. Thankfully Harry knew how Hermione wanted things so he placed the ornaments just how she liked them.

"Oh Harry, it looks fantastic" Hermione said.

"Yeah it does, all that's missing is presents," Harry said with his arm wrapped around Hermione.

/Scene Break/

On Christmas Day the Potter living room was full of laughter and smiles. The presents that were opened were greatly appreciated. Harry gave Hermione a set of books she had her eye on when they went to Diagon alley. Harry got his mom a few mystery novels to satisfy her when she got bored of grading tests. But oddest thing was a gift with an unsigned note. Lily recognized what it was right a way.

"That's James' invisibility cloak" Lily said.

"This belong to dad," Harry said as he stared at the cloak with reverence.

"Yes, I remember that cloak anywhere. I can't tell you all the times I saw him sneak into it" Lily said.

"Who gave it to Harry?" Hermione asked.

"Don't know, there's no signature," Harry said.

Lily took the note and she recognized the writing right a way.

"Dumbledore."

"Why'd he have dad's cloak?" Harry asked.

"I don't know Harry, but be careful how you use it" Lily advised.

Harry nodded.

Later that day Lily along with Harry and Hermione went to St. Mungo's and met Neville and his Gran. They went and visited Neville's parents when something happened.

"Hermione, do you sense something odd?" Harry asked.

Hermione blinked and looked at her husband, then she closed her eyes and felt something strange.

"Yes, Harry, I feel it. It's like something is keeping the Longbottoms in this state," she said.

This shock Neville and Augusta a lot.

"Can you do anything?" Augusta asked not remembering she was talking to kids her grandson's age.

Harry and Hermione looked at one another then nodded. They closed their eyes and began to glow. You could see their magic enveloping the bedridden couple and Lily had to hold back both Neville and Augusta from interfering.

"They know what they're doing" Lily said though she was worried at what was going on.

When the glow disappeared Hermione and Harry looked exhausted, but the real change came for the people in the beds. They twitched a bit then began to move slowly. Lily rushed to find a healer. When Lily returned with healer in tow the healer was shocked at the change and told them that the Longbottoms were back though it might take a while for them to be full strength. Neville rushed over and hugged his mother for the first time. Lily smiled and decided it was time to leave. She grabbed Harry and Hermione and left.

/Scene Break/

Back at the Grangers Lily told Dan and Emma to let the kids rest and told the parents that they had an interesting day.

Harry and Hermione slept until noon the next day. Their hunger woke them up.

"Well there they are" Dan said.

Harry and Hermione dropped into their seats and started to pile food onto their plates.

"Dear, don't you think you have enough food?" Emma asked as she noticed how much Hermione had piled on her plate.

"Hungry" Hermione said then began to chow down.

Harry followed suit and the two ate all that was on their plates and asked for seconds.

"I'll need to make more" Emma said.

"No need" Lily said, "Star."

A creature pop into the kitchen.

"Yes Miss Lily" the creature said in a squeaky voice.

"Can you make some more food for Harry and his wife?" Lily asked.

"Yes Miss Lily" Star said and snapped her fingers.

Food appeared on the table and Harry and Hermione didn't waste time to eat. Once they were done Star made the rest disappear with a snap of her fingers.

"What was that?" Dan asked.

"That is what's called a house elf," Lily said.

"What's a house elf?" Hermione asked looking up from her plate.

Lily then went on to explain what house elves were and what they did.

"They're slaves" Hermione said shocked.

"No, that's what I thought first, but I found out that house elves need a wizard to maintain their magic. Without a wizard they'd die" Lily said.

"But they're still slaves" Hermione argued.

"Yes, but house elves don't see it as that. For them, they love to work and serve their wizard or their family, though some are treated like dirt some like the Potter elves are treated like family" Lily said.

Hermione was still steamed, but Harry knew how to calm her.

"We'll try and find a way to free them without harming them, but only the ones that want to leave" Harry said.

Hermione nodded.

"Good, now that's out of the way. What happened yesterday?" Lily asked wanting to know the truth.

"That's what we'd like to know also," Augusta Longbottom said entering the kitchen.

"Madam Longbottom, what are you doing here?" Lily asked shocked.

"I never got chance to thank them for bring back my son and daughter-in-law" Augusta said.

"It was our pleasure madam Longbottom" Harry said bowing.

"Yes thank you, the healers at St. Mungo's are baffled at what happened and I had to threaten them to not say a word about Harry and Hermione being there" Augusta said.

"I thank you madam Longbottom, the last thing they need is attention" Lily said.

"I thought the same," Augusta said.

"So how are Frank and Alice doing?" Lily asked.

"They should be released soon, they are weak, but with the potion regiment they are on they be able to walk again. Their magic will take more time to come back," Augusta said.

"Will they be back home before the new year?" Harry asked.

Augusta looked at Harry, "the healers hope so, but they don't know."

Harry glanced at Hermione and then they nodded.

"Madam Longbottom, if you get them released today and back at Longbottom manor, Harry and I can help speed up the process," Hermione said.

Augusta was shocked, "you could do that?"

"Yes, Neville is our friend and we want to do something nice for him" Harry said.

Augusta nodded and left.

"What is it you two have planned?" Lily asked.

"You'll see" the two kids said then began to eat again.

End of chapter


A/N: I decided to not have Snape and Lily be friends when they were younger; as it I couldn't make it work the I wanted, so Snape and Lily never were friends before this story. Thanks for reading and please review.