1

Hello again, not too long, but I have begun the next chapter, I hope everyone enjoys:)

000000000

Ginny left that night, she didn't even think Harry remembered what it was he told her. She caught him making a few glances her way, almost studying him. Unfortunately she wasn't the only one to notice. The remainder of the Marauders had also caught the glances, the same type James had made towards Lily when they were in school. So the boy made of stone was human. That night, James invited Harry down for a game of cards, not too bad of a way to spend a Saturday night. Harry tried to get out of it, Sirius couldn't remember a lot of last night, but Harry had actually been a pretty good drinking party.

"Ok children, the game is called Asshole, Harry, I assume you know the rules." Harry indeed remembered this game. Remus had told him all about it when he was alive. The Marauders used to spend hours trying to out drink the other, and this game seemed perfect for four people. The point was to put down a card higher then the last. If you couldn't, you took a shot. If you put a 2, it cleared the set so a new round could begin, and a 4 made everyone have to take a shot. First one out was President, they could make a rule or force anyone to drink however much they told them too. Vice President could control anyone but President. If you were third out, you were beer bitch, could only order around the Asshole, the last one out. Five hands later Remus sat in his usual position of President while Sirius remained Asshole. Harry, already drunk enough, continued to play, liking this kind of bonding experience. His Sirius never got like this with him.

"So tell me, ever have sex?" Sirius asked Harry as he put down a 4 causing everyone to have to take a shot.

"Once or twice." Sirius gave him a look and then laughed.

"Oh don't be so modest, your father sure got his share when he was in school." James shot Sirius a glare as he put down a 10 to beat the already placed 5.

"Yes, but I'm sure my..father's experience in school turned out a bit different then my own. Sirius raised an eyebrow as he put down a 2 to clear the pot.

"And how was your school experience? You must have some stories." Harry let out a small laugh as he thought over some of the things that had happened.

"You know Ron Weasely." The three around him nodded as everyone took a shot from Remus's four. "We flew a car to school once...his father's car, landed right into the Womping Willow. Sirius had a look of amazement while James and Remus shook their heads.

"You...you flew a care to school, like in the air?"

"Well I don't suppose you can fly if you are still on the ground." Remus let out a chuckle at Harry's smart ass reply.

"Well did you get into trouble?" Harry actually smiled at the thought. "Yeah, I guess we did."

00000000000000000000

Lily was sitting in her room with Chris and Alexis sitting next to her.

"Mum, where's dad?" Chris asked as he tried to start a game of exploding snap with a very refusing Alexis.

"Well, he's with your uncle Sirius for the weekend."

"Is it about...you know...him?" she asked while referring to Voldemort.

"No...I think it's more of a...bonding experience."

"But what kind of bonding would he need to do, they are already close enough." Lily didn't smile as she walked over to each of her children and gave them each a hug.

"Do you remember when we had told you about...Harry?" Her children nodded as she waited to continue. "Well right now your father his having trouble dealing with what happened to your older brother."

"But Dad has seemed fine to me." Alexis commented. Chris just shrugged his shoulders and Lily went back to her spot on her bed.

"Sometimes your dad can hide his feelings very well."

00000000000000000

Alexis was suspicious. All those dreams and then the mention of her brother, they NEVER bring him up. She wanted to have a surprise visit to her dearest uncles, but there was no way that would happen. Chris didn't really notice anything odd...but Alexis was positive something was going on...and the key to it all was Harry.

00000000000000000000

James was still at the house when Harry got up for breakfast. He hadn't really eaten much since he came to this world, and the two nights out drinking Sirius had really done it for him. He walked down to see James drinking some coffee and reading the Daily Prophet. He glanced at Harry for a second before saying a light "hello". Harry took a seat and conjured some toast and eggs. Was this how it was going to be, awkward silence with few hellos.

"Well I am going back to the school today." James muttered. Harry went to make some tea, he didn't want to look into his father's eyes.

"That should be nice for you." Silence followed as Harry poured himself his tea. Awkward silence, maybe a hello...was this better than nothing.

00000000000000000

Alexis woke up bright and early, another dream more detailed then the rest. She shuddered as she thought about all the death she witnessed that night while safe in her bed. She got up and got dressed in preparation for a nice walk. IT didn't take long for her to make it down to the lake. She almost wanted to just sit for a while when she saw something moving in the distance, like a struggle. She could somehow make out the figure of her brother Chris. She rushed over not wanting to risk him not having any help just in case he needed it. There were three cloaked strangers, they were taking him. She rushed closer when she felt something hard hit her head, then everything went black.

00000000000000

James said his last goodbyes to the group before preparing to say goodbye to Harry. They stood across from each other, their eyes locked for the first time longer then a second, it felt like eternity.

"Well Lily...your um mum, will be here next weekend," Harry nodded as the two men without realizing it started to run a hand through their own messy hair. Sirius noticed this with slight amusement, maybe this really was his godson in the flesh.

"I'll make sure I'm polite." James nodded as his hands went to his pockets.

"Right then, goodbye Harry."

"Goodbye."

00000000000000000000

Lily was frantic, her children couldn't be found, and it was dinner time. They didn't show up for any of their other meals. Dumbledore also looked extremely worried. She tried to find James, but he hadn't made it back yet either, and he was due hours ago. Sirius had told her he left when he said he would, but he was just...gone. She needed to find her family. Rushing for Dumbledore's office, she found Sirius, Remus, and even Harry already there. Her eyes rested on Dumbledore who looked too tired to stand.

"Lily..they have been taken," he said as he held up the letter sealed with a Deatheater's seal.

"Taken, what could he passably want from this...from taking my family?" Lily asked as tears began to escape her eyes. Harry walked towards her and put a hand on her shoulder.

"He wanted me"

00000000000

So, R/R, tell me wacha think.