When Harry and McGonagall reached the Great Hall she said, "Oh, good Lily's back, that's Professor Evans. You can talk to her about that remedial Ancient Runes you want to take. Lily, how is your Mum."

Harry wasn't really surprised to see his Mum there, it was just… that was his Mum he really wanted to get to know her and he wanted her to like him. And like meeting James for the first time he was speechless in front of Lily. Lily Evans smiled at McGonagall and hugged her, "Mum's doing ok, she's out of the hospital but still needs nurses to help her, so she is in an assisted living facility. Who's this?"

McGonagall introduced Harry, "This is Evan Jameson, new student transfer from Australia and a cousin of James Potter. We were asked to test him to see what level he is since Albus has no idea what Australian teaching is like. But he has done very well so far, he is at seventh year level in all the courses he had before. But they didn't offer Ancient Runes so you don't have to test him."

Lily smiled but it didn't quite reach her eyes, "What a shame, I'm sure being James' cousin you would have been very interesting to have in class."

Harry was sure she was judging him by the standards at which she held James. And evidentially it wasn't a good thing; I guess I know why they never got together here Harry thought. This thought brought back his voice and he asked, "Would you mind telling me about your class. I don't know anything about it and I hate not knowing about something."

Lily laughed and spent some time talking with Harry. He didn't have to try to look interested like he did with James, she was captivating. And thanks to Hermione studying around him for years before he was able to ask intelligent questions and impressed upon Lily that he was not just like the James she thought she knew.

There was something about that young man, Lily thought. Something that was compelling her to like him despite his relation to Professor Potter, that bull headed toe rag. He may look like him but that was about the only similarities. She finally decided to teach him the remedial class he was asking for and if he got out of hand she could always stop.

Just as dinner was beginning James walked in followed by three men. He wasn't surprised that they were alive, he was beyond being surprised any more, but he was a little miffed that Peter was with them still. Didn't they know what a real rat the man was? Harry stopped, that had brought another thought, was he a traitor here? Where there anymore differences in the group?

He looked closely at Remus and identified the scars of a werewolf, of all the things why couldn't that be one of the changes. Harry plastered a grin on his face and got up to meet the group when James yelled, "Cousin Evan, come meet my friends." Introductions were made and all shook hands. Lily was still sitting at the table by Harry and waved a greeting to the group.

Sirius looked great; this one hadn't spent twelve years locked up in Azkaban. This Sirius was jovial and full of laughter, his first sentence toward Harry was, "James, he could be your younger twin except the eyes, "oh no Harry thought he can't put it together that fast could he? "Evans, this guy has your eyes and James' looks I think he must be your long lost son." Sirius was laughing and Harry smiled although he felt like groaning. Harry thought, I can't believe he caught onto it so fast.

Then James who was a bit red smacked Sirius in the back of the head and said, "Sorry guys, Sirius has never attached his brain to his mouth filter." Harry was relieved to know that no one took Sirius… well seriously. He may be able to salvage this after all, although he had no idea what to say.

There was a bit of an awkward pause and before it could be broken Fawkes flashed into the Hall and landed on Harry's shoulder. "Hey Fawkes." Harry greeted the bird, "Nice to see you again. Are you here for a reason or just a visit?"

"Just a quick stop." Fawkes thought, "Whenever your cover is almost blown it's nice to have a big distraction to keep everyone from thinking about it too much." Harry laughed stroking the feathers he could reach. "I also like how you have made your way into everything we needed. You'll get the Animagus class just remember to be surprised when they tell you later." Fawkes then took off in flight and flashed away.

"What was that?" Peter asked.

Harry grinned if Peter was a spy, Volde was in for a shock, "That was Fawkes, a phoenix. He is kind of my friend and protector. He was just dropping in to check up on me."

Peter was grinning, "How does a person get a Phoenix for a pet?"

"He is not my pet. I do not own him." Harry glared a bit, "He is my friend, he found me one day and has stuck around every since. He saved my life once and I will always call him friend, NOT pet." Harry tried to shake off the bad feelings as he sat down with Lily.

The four men sat down around them and they went back to talking about school and Harry's test results. They didn't however discuss his DADA test; Harry was a bit anxious about it and wondered when they would talk about it.

After the meal Harry was trying to decide what to do to occupy his time when Albus sat with the group, "Mr. Jameson, you have accomplished seventh year level in all classes except DADA." Harry was stunned he wondered what he had done wrong with the test it seemed to go well. Albus continued, "In DADA you have surpassed that, Professor Potter is sure that you could pass the NEWT exam today."

"I thought you were leading up to put me in remedial DADA. " Harry chuckled, he was pleased and relieved.

James was grinning and winked at Harry, "Not a chance. Someone in remedial couldn't stun me in less than four minutes in a duel. I guess good DADA genes must run in the family."

"No way." Sirius argued, "four minutes, against you? You must be having an off day mate." Remus and Peter seemed to agree with Sirius.

"Don't believe me? Then you try." James grinned wickedly.

Sirius tried to decline and Remus said, "Come on, you're the big bad Auror, are you scared of a kid." Sirius relented and agreed to a duel but wanted to wait for Harry to be in top form. He'd been testing all day and Sirius didn't want him to have any excuses.

"I'm in top form now, that duel was this morning." Harry had a wicked grin just like James had, "I've rested, I had transfiguration last and that's not a physically taxing subject. I'm ready whenever you are."

James set them up in duel formation and stepped back, "Ready…. GO."

Harry didn't move a muscle; he waited for Sirius to make the first move. Sirius didn't move either; they stood like that for two minutes finally Sirius made a quick movement to disarm Harry, he blocked it and followed with a tripping jinx and then a stunner. It was over in 30 seconds. James went over and revived Sirius.

"Ok, I went easy on you thinking these guys were exaggerating. This time I won't be so easy." he said as he stood.

James waited until they were in place and yelled go again. This time the both started firing hexes right away. It was back and forth for a few moments but when Harry saw an opening he took it and Sirius was down again. It took just over five minutes for Harry to win the second duel. Harry had not used his full magical power on Sirius, just like with James, Harry didn't want to hurt them. He also didn't want to give anything away if Peter was a Death Eater. The knowledge that he was fast and good was already in the minds of the Death Eaters so he wasn't giving them anything here.

Albus got up and walked over to Sirius, "Don't feel bad Mr. Black. He only took three seconds to take out Severus Snape. Your first attempt was ten times that long. Harry, I noticed a few spells in there that are not DADA."

"My previous instructor told me if you know a spell and it will in any way give you an advantage, use it." Harry grinned, "Dark wizards use any spell they know and so should you." It wasn't the exact wording but it fit the occasion, he wondered if they would recognize Moody's words.

"Well done lad." James said, "Don't feel bad Sirius, remember I only lasted about four minutes. You beat me by at least one minute. How about you guys, Remus, Peter you want to give Harry a go?"

Both declined, Remus protested that he wasn't feeling well. Before he could stop himself Harry asked, "Oh, is it a full moon tonight?" The group looked at him stunned and Harry could have smacked himself in the head, "I had a good friend who was a werewolf, he died recently. It wasn't a secret was it, I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have said anything."

"It's not a secret from anyone in this group, we were just shocked you knew." Remus smiled, "But having a close friend who is one would certainly help you recognize another one."

The group broke up and Albus accompanied Harry back to Ravenclaw tower. Harry was quiet for a while finally he said, "I feel terrible about Mr. Lupin's condition, I'm really sorry I just blurted it out. That was unforgivable of me. What if one of those people hadn't known, it was a valuable lesson but one I shouldn't have had to learn, I know better. "

Albus just patted him on the back; there was nothing left to say he had said it already.