I'm again, totally blown away by y'all. You make me want to get the chapters I have ready done faster so you can enjoy the world I'm playing in as I can. Thanks again for your support.

I do not have a beta, so all mistakes are mine. If find one, I'm sorry. I try my best to catch them all.

Disclaimer: This isn't my sand box, it belongs to J.K Rowling and the lovely people at Warner Brothers. The plot, however, is mine. I make no money off of this creation.

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SeulWolfe: Ron is mentioned in the second chapter. He and Draco gave the Fallen Heroes book to Lily when she was young. They will be around here, I promise. The reason they (the rest of the Weasleys) havent been around just yet is because I'm trying to get all the important stuff done before I add more craziness into our little world here. Cause I plan to bring some mischief because of the twins, so that'll be interesting for sure. The story between Fenrir and Hermione will come out, I'm promising that. They have quite an interesting little story and it actually ties into what's going on now. Fenrir has gone through A LOT in his LONG life, and a couple of times he lost his mind. Even before I wrote the scene at the grave, I knew that's what I wanted to do. To me it was like, if Harry wrapped his arms around Severus and they were just enjoying the evening. It's actually one of my favorite scenes so far. Also this chapter will answer a question you asked before. ^_^

Joytiger: Thank you so much! And here's more to enjoy.

Now on with the story.

With a sigh of relief, Lily ran a hand through her messy hair. "That relieves me like you couldn't begin to imagine. Here I was thinking that I would have to spend the most time looking for him. I mean you."

Fenrir smiled. "I'm glad I relieve you lass."

Nosing his way into the conversation, Lucius couldn't help but ask. "Lily, since Draco is at the Ministry, how're we doing to tell him about Sirius?"

Lily looked at Lucius. "I think the best bet would be to pay him a visit and bring him up to speed, but make sure no one is listening or watching you. I don't want this getting out."

Nodding Lucius stood. "Well then I need go tell my other child that his father will be back with us."

Lily knew she had to do this, purely from the fact that everyone seemed to look happier. It didn't often happen in the company of others, but it looked like her papa was smiling a real smile. Real smiles were so hard to come by lately, but she understood how hard things could be. Knowing there was more she needed to know, Lily turned back to Fenrir.

"So the missing pages, any idea what's on them?" Lily said as she got up and moved to sit next to Hermione and Fenrir.

"The pages most likely contained my brothers dislike for the very idea of someone tying themselves to him. He was always picky about causing changes in other peoples lifes. He never wanted to force someone into being with him. The ritual causes the very thing he detests. He hated to see wizarding families arrange marriages and treat the marriages like business transactions. Marrying this family to that and to their fortune. He never wanted to see that with our family. That's the reason why he told mother he'd never marry."

Hermione couldn't help but be confused. What in the world was her husband talking about? Lily said nothing about marriage to anyone.

Fenrir rubbed his chin. "You're forgetting the part of the ritual where the Founders will have to find you worthy. You've read the book. You know what will happen if they don't. Honestly I'm not to worried about it. Your family is more then worthy with the standing they have. Your fathers have worked very hard to make sure the wizarding world has stayed a peaceful and free space."

Lilly nodded. "I know they'll find me worthy. I mean, the book did come to me, that should be enough."

"Well, the Castle can find anyone worthy, but the founders are the ultimate test of worth. It won't be what you say, but your actions, that tell him what kind of person you are. You're going to have to tell everyone the things you aren't telling them."

Lily hung her head. "I know."

"Now's a good as time as ever."

Returning with the book, Lily entered the headmasters office. Thankfully everyone was still there, along with some new faces. It didn't take as long as Lily thought it would for Lucius to come back with Draco and Ron. Lily knew there was no backing out with the normal parts now.

"I have something that I didn't mention to you. The book," she indicated to the large tome in her arms, "mentions something that could change my life forever. I don't think I could correctly explain, so I'll read it instead. That way I won't miss any parts."

Sitting down in the chair she'd vacated earlier, she began to read from where her marker was located.

The Awakening

If you've found this book, then you've been found worthy by the Castle. Whether you're worthy to us will be a different matter entirely. This book contains a very powerful and life changing ritual.

To enact The Awakening, the holder of this book will need one item to represent us, The Founders. Each item listed below either has a residue of our magically signature or the original had it. To the reader of this book, I will warn you that this journey will be quite a taxing and long journey. With the enactment of The Awakening you will experience an unchangeable and permanent aging process. No spell, potion, or other ritual will be able to reverse the process. You MUST be sure before you continue on your journey.

The aging process will not be the only thing you experience. To make this book and the ritual within are possible, we've had to tie our portal to another human being. This human being the first Groundskeeper of Hogwarts and Salazars' brother, Alexander. Alexander is a brave and passionate man. Let's just hope time as been as kind to him as we had hoped it would be. You see when we created this ritual, there needed to be a "grounding" person outside the painting that could keep it safe. As long as the painting is safe, Alexander is safe. This also means that the more time passes the less Alexander ages. The painting and ritual make him immortal in a way.

I'm sorry, I've got let my mouth, or in this case my hands, get away from me.

To make sure that we stay in the current and correct plane, Salazar Slytherin must be Blood Bonded to you, the reader of this book. Since he will be the one to enact the ritual, and the last to step through, you will have to sever the Bond with his brother. Before you think I'm trying to tell you to kill him, I'm not. The severing will not kill him, nor will it make his years become him. It will merely make him human again. He will live out a normal life, find a wife, and have a load of little monsters…I mean children.

Now here for the not so nice part. To awaken us you will need to do the following as directed. You must not skip any steps or cheat. I do have to mention, since you have this book, it means you are pure of both Heart and Body. This will be important later, for this I am sure. To enact The Awakening ritual you will need to collect three things, for Rowena, Helena, and myself, Godric. The items are as follows.

Rowena Ravenclaw- The very first and oldest Transfiguration Ball (should be still found under the boards in the first row. Third seat in from the centre I believe.)

Helena Hufflepuff- A Huffleplant. Now it has to be a young huffleplant, but in it's own soil. It is the plant she created.

Myself, Godric Gryffindor- The First Hogwarts Snitch. It hopefully will still be located in the cabinet in the Headmasters office. Unless they have moved the trophies since then. It should be charmed to stay in the trophy cabinet.

Each item must be collected before the Ritual and each must be present at the time of the Ritual. You will also need a sharp dagger, this will be used to cut your palms. I'm sure you're curious as to why I didn't include anything for Salazar. This is where the dagger comes in.

When you've made the potion to start the ritual, you must pool it into your hands and smear it on the painting that we're currently resting in. You must smear all the potion in any form or fashion into the painting. A drop cannot be spared. After smearing the potion you must take the items you've collected and press them against the painting. If you are worthy, like I believe you are, they should pass through easily and without failure. Once all three items have been pushed into the painting, you will need to slice the palm of left hand with the dagger and rub your bloodened hand on whatever part of Salavar you can reach.

I do warn you, a terrible pain will come over you. The pain you fill will be the changing of the Bond and the creation of another. It will not be pleasant, but it must be done. I am quite sure you will pass out from the pain, of this I have no doubt.

If you still want to continue this journey, the potion items are listed below. Good Luck young one. The following page will include a map as to where the find the location of our painting.

May Merlin be with you.

Godric Gryffindor, one founder of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Head of Gryffindor House

As the last word left Lilys' mouth, everyone was staring at her with wide eyes and a myriad of different experessions. Her fathers expression what the strangest of them all. She'd expected him to be angry or murderous, but his face was just blank.

Thinking it's a good time to continue. "It later goes on to say that the best bond would be with someone who has the blood of a champion in their veins. My father was a champion and I met the requirements."

"You're exchanging the life you could have had for us to have our loved ones back?" Lucius asked curiously.

Lily nodded. "It's more then just that though. My father and Sirius weren't suppose to die on the battlefield that day. I just know it. I feel it in my bones. So I'm merely correcting an injustice that has resulted in our pain."

"But at the risk of your own life?" Came the soft questioning tone of her father.

"Yes Papa. This must be done. I can see the void their absences have left in our lives. This is something that I have the chance to change, to set right. My father lost his life fighting for what he believed in, I'm going to fight to set things right."

"Okay, so the book doesn't say what kind of Dagger I'll need. Did the Founders ever have a set type?" Lily asked Fenrir, as she picked at the food the house elves had brought into the headmasters office. Albus had extended his desk so everyone could eat and still carry on the planning of The Awakening.

Fenrir wiped his mouth and shook his head. "No. That's one thing they leave up to you. Thankfully. As long as it's sharp, clean, and you can slice with it, then all is well. Have you researched where the items may be?"

Lily nodded. "Yeah, I have. I know I can get a young Huffleplant from Professor Longbottom. He already said they were some just the right age. Although I didn't tell him what for. As for the Snitch, I'm pretty sure I'd be in the trophy case that's on the first floor. As for the Transfiguration ball, I haven't had time to try to get into the classroom when Aunt Minerva wasn't there."

"I can call Minerva into my office for tea, if that helps. While you search her classroom." Albus suggested.

"That might actually work. Maybe sure it's Irish Breakfast, she won't be able to resist." Lily noted with glee. "She's always been a sucker for the Irish."

Laughs meet Lily's statement from around the table.

"Papa, I was wondering if you might be the one to make the potion. I'm no where the skill needed to make The Awakening potion and it needs to be done right. I can't afford any mistakes." Lily asked with a more serious tone as she looked at her papa sitting next to her.

Severus nods. "Yes, I can. I will need the list of ingredients and whatever instructions they have written." Glancing across from him, he addresses Fenrir. "Can I have your assistance as well. Hermione tells me you're a qualified Potions Master."

Fenrir nods his agreement. "I'd be more then happy too. It'll also help incase Godric forgot something in the instructions. Let's hope he hasn't."

"Yes, let's hope…for all our sakes."

So some more questions answered and the ritual revealed. Yay! Hope y'all enjoyed!