Marauding Ever After

By Mari Kenobi

As usual, not mine... hers


Chapter 9 – No girls allowed

Lilly and Dora walked in quietly into Lupin's Lair as to not wake up Remus. They shouldn't have bothered. He wasn't home.

"Well," Dora looked around, "That's really strange. Wonder where he is?"

"Oh don't worry about." Lilly rolled her eyes amusedly, "They are all probably home. James likes to play host a lot. I bet they got together for an early breakfast or something." She laughed. "They always did that when we were young."

"Hmmph," Dora folded her arms, "he never did that to me. I always knew where he was. Even when he was an idiot about me."

Lilly shook her head and laughed. "Honeymooners! Let's go home and we can stop for breakfast along the way."

"Perfect!"


After a quick stop at The Elysian Café, Dora and Lilly arrived at Potterland loaded with yummy things to eat.

"James?"

"Remus?"

But only silence greeted them. They walked over the house a little to make sure they were alone. "So what now?"

Lilly took a bite out of a chocolate doughnut, "We sit down and enjoy the food. The guys are probably over at Sirius' and I'm not in the mood to go there right now."

"Do you mind if I watch Teddy? I haven't sat with him for a while."

"Oh go right ahead. We can take a look at Harry later on. Let's see how he's holding up." The two ladies settled in to watch over (and coo) over a sleeping Teddy. Soon enough they noticed that Teddy was not alone in the room.

"This is my first time really seeing you. It's weird."

Harry was there with Teddy. Dora and Lilly looked at each other, both holding back tears, as they knew this would be a very emotional moment.

"I'm your godfather. I know you probably don't know what that means but I promise to be the very best I can."

The tears began to flow freely as they watched Harry tell Teddy all about himself.

"Harry we have company! Augusta and Neville have come for a visit. Come join us for tea."

They saw as Harry left Teddy and joined the others outside. They followed him and were pleasantly surprised to see Neville's grandmother offering herself as a friend to Andromeda in anything she might need. Both women were quite touched. Moments like this showed them their sons would be alright.

Suddenly the window briefly changed to show a young couple embracing. "I love you, Teddy." It lasted a few seconds and then it was back to tea at Andromeda's.

"What was that?" Dora was clearly surprised.

"Were you just thinking about Teddy in the future?"

Dora nodded. "Yeah, being happy that he was going to have people in his life to love him."

"It happens. Sometimes when your emotions are very strong you get an image from the future. It won't really give you much information, just assure you."

"Wait, that was something that WILL happen?"

"Yup. You can be happy knowing that he'll at least have a very good looking girlfriend."

Dora tried to get closer to the window. "I need it back then! I want to know how old he is. Who is she?"

"Sorry girl, this is the downside. No details." Lilly ran her fingers through her hair and laid back against the sofa. "The first time Harry was in danger, James and I were going crazy and suddenly we get this image of an older Harry and Voldemort falling. We had no idea just that Harry would defeat him. A few days ago, we finally saw the complete action."

"Oh. So everything we get a glimpse of does come true?"

"I suppose. So far we've seen almost. We saw him all happily settled and with kids. That hasn't happened yet, but now we are sure the woman was Ginny. I guess you can say Harry's on the right track."

Dora shook her head. "So all I have to do is wait and see until that girl pops in?"

"Pretty much. But you might be in for a long wait. We got that image of Harry when he was 12. James was going insane during Harry's Cho era. He kept yelling for him to turn and take notice of Ginny. It was funny."

"How does it feel knowing?"

"Wonderful! You'll love it! And just think of all the fun you'll have trying to figure out who that lovely girl is."

"True." Dora grinned. "Speaking of love lives, what are we going to do about Sirius?"

"Honestly? This is going to be tough. His getting kicked out of the club isn't going to make him desirable."

"And we lost our only option for the moment."

"Seriously, who would have thought that Emmeline and Morrison would hit it off?"

Both women shook their heads, still in astonishment. "Maybe we should start by finding our subject?"

Lilly shrugged, "Wouldn't hurt. They are probably at his place anyways… most likely passed out."


Lilly had been correct. The men were at Padfoot's Pad. However they were not passed out. James and Remus played cards, while Sirius showed off to Fred.

"This is the most awesome thing ever. What do you call it again?"

"It's a giant plasma screen high definition television. There's nothing like this on Earth yet. The technology won't become available for years. Even better? I can watch anything I want from anytime. Want to watch Allo Allo or Fawlty Towers? Right on! Maybe in the mood to see all of East Enders? Check! It's great!"

"I'll finally be able to watch all that stuff I heard about! Dad really wanted to buy a telly, but mom insisted against it. Plus it probably wouldn't have worked with all the magical stuff."

"Oooooh, I want to watch Doctor Who! My dad loved those!" Dora announced as she entered the room, heading straight for her husband and a kiss.

Lilly greeted her husband as well and then turned to Sirius. "You know, next time, just let us know where you are."

Sirius waved his hands around, "I think I'm going crazy because I hear voices but don't know where they come from."

Fred snickered.

"Sirius grow up." Lilly folded her arms as Remus and James looked at each other and shook their heads

"Rapier, do you hear that? Because seriously… All I hear is the voice of someone who abandoned me in my hour of need."

"Let it go Padfoot." James said from the table.

"Why should I? I was kicked out and my friend pretty much said 'screw you… I have more partying to do.' I rather be where I'm wanted." He put his arm around Fred, "C'mon Rapier, let me show you more about the television."

"Rapier? Really?"

"Hey! It's all because of my wit." Fred jumped in, but backed down quickly at the raised eyebrow from Lilly.

"He has a nickname already? I don't have a nickname!" She narrowed her eyes at all of them.

"It's a guy thing. We don't need you." Sirius stated, completely ignoring James and Remus pleading faces.

"Oh really?" She folded her arms. Dora joined her, trying very hard not to laugh, but enjoying everything.

"Yes. And that's why we gave Fred a nickname and not you two. We don't want you." The silence was deafening. You could hear James and Sirius hitting their heads against the table, as well as Fred's breathing.

"Fine then. Stay here. Alone." Lilly stormed off, muttering something about idiots.

Dora stayed for a moment, took a look around and shrugged. "I'm going with her." She waved to Remus and left.

"Sirius, why do you do this?"

"What? It's not my fault your wife got so upset. She has to understand, James!"

"The only thing that I understand is that neither Remus nor I will be getting any thanks to you!"