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The week had progressed slowly, it was now Tuesday and that meant James's birthday. James woke up when Albus and Lily began jumping up and down on his bed (an old family tradition, as they put it) shouting 'Happy Birthday'. James rolled over, pushing Al off the bed as Lily sat down at his feet.

"Happy birthday, Jamie!" she said with excitement ringing in her voice.

He rolled out of bed and yawned.

"Doesn't birthday mean I can sleep in?" he asked.

"It's already ten!" said Adele as she walked into the room in her pyjamas. She wore checked shorts and one of James's shirts that he hadn't even noticed to be missing. "Happy birthday!" she said, kissing him lightly on the lips "and breakfast is nearly ready!"

She left the room, this time with Lily and Al. James pushed himself up and slid a pair of long pyjama bottoms and a shirt on – he only slept in his boxers. He didn't bother combing his hair, instead he just ran downstairs to the noise filling the kitchen and the smell of bacon filling the air. When he entered the kitchen he saw his whole family and the other inhabitants of Grimmaud place helping lay the table and cook. Eggs were busy frying themselves, as well as bacon and sausages. Pancakes were being made and so was French toast. Baked beans were cooking on the hob and bread was slicing itself in the corner. James took a seat at the table and grinned at the large pile of gifts, all wrapped in various bold red and blues.


Breakfast was a noisy event, everyone crammed around the kitchen table. James was between George and his Grandfather. With little elbow room a lot of mess was made, but no one minded. Once everyone had finished James (insisting upon using magic) quickly sent the dishes to the sink were they began washing themselves vigorously. Then, James began unwrapping his presents.

From his parents he got the customary watch, it was brand new and he put it on straight away. He also got a broom tending kit, a book on the famous Quidditch player Brevis Birch, who was the captain of the Tutshill Tornadoes when they won the British and Irish Quidditch league five times in a row (a record). They were James's favourite team. He also got a Tornadoes badge and poster. He got a hand-made scarf from his grandmother in the Gryffindor colours. As well as getting an enchanted razor, chocolates, a collection of merchandise from Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes (including a few extendable ears) and a new pair of Keeper gloves; James played keeper on the Gryffindor quiditch team. Finally, Adele slid him a large rectangular package. He smiled at her and began un-wrapping it. A beautiful book that was maroon slid out, he gently lifted it off the table. Engraved in neat gold writing on the front was 'For James' he flicked it open. Inside, on the first page, was a large picture of James, Al and Lily with 'James's tenth birthday' he recognised Adele's neat sloping handwriting. He flicked through the book; it was filled with pictures and descriptions. He loved it.

"Thank you," he told her, leaning in to kiss her, Adele accepted his kiss and smiled "I love it!"

"You're welcome!" she said, smiling.


Later on, in the evening after a day of James messing around with magic, playing stupid games, and having fun, James was sat alone in his room. He was reading his new book. Adele gently pushed open the door and slid in, shutting the door behind her. James out his book down and sat up.

"Hi," he said.

"Hey," she replied with a smile, Addi flicked her wand and locked the door behind her "I thought I'd give you the rest of your birthday present now!"

James grinned stupidly.

"I'd like that." He said. Adele sat on the bed and began kissing him; she gently pushed her tongue into his mouth. James slid his hand round her back, as she slid her hand round his neck. Adele gently pushed James down onto his back, she continued kissing him deeply. With another flick of her wand Adele had cast a silencing charm.

James's hand slid to the edge of her shirt and drew it up other her head. Addi was wearing a black lace bra; James began fondling her breast gently. James's shirt was next to go, his well-toned body on show. James hands were in Adele's hair as she kissed his neck; they then slid down to her ass and squeezed it gently. They then moved around to the front of her jeans, he gently undid them. Adele began to wriggle out of them, throwing them on the floor once she was done. Sitting up, Adele reached behind her back and slowly undid the clasp of her bra. Her breast now on full show, James grinned. He reached up and began gently playing with them. Rubbing his thumb across her nipple. Addi moaned. She slid off James jeans and boxers, and her own pants.

For the next half an hour they were absorbed in each other.


Adele lay next to James nude. She was smiling with her eyes shut, James had an arm wrapped round her tightly.

"We should get dressed…" she murmured, burying her head into James's shoulder. James responded by moving closer to her.

"Mmm…it's my birthday!" he murmured in protest. Addi laughed gently, but she still flicked back the duvet got up and began dressing. James watched her dress, smiling at her.

"James," she said, tying up her hair in a high ponytail "get dressed! Before someone walks in!"

James gave an over exaggerated sigh; he leant out of bed and caught Adele round the waist, pulling her back onto the bed. She laughed at him, kissing his lips gently. For a moment she was silent, her eyes met James's.

"This might be our last week of freedom, James…" she whispered "we might not win."

"Don't think like that, Addi" he replied "it'll be okay." He kissed her again. Then, finally, got up and began dressing.


The days crawled by, replies to the date and time of the revolution had been colossal. Almost everyone was willing to join. Hermione's contacts had replied immediately, they were all coming, including Krum.

"Right," Neville began "if we infiltrate the wards, we can enter at these side points." Neville indicated to three spots on the map "We'll have to take down the teachers first – some still remain loyal, some have agreed to fight with us. The Carrows' are the main problem. We know the Carrows' will most likely be in the dungeons, so if a small group apparate directly there, silence them before they even know what's going on. And…"

"I'll go to Snape." Harry supplied, Neville nodded.

"Okay, I would estimate an approximate of half an hour before the death eaters come. If we can get a few basic wards up as soon as we are on the premises, things that will make such dark magic harder to perform, we'll have a distinct advantage. We also want to gain control of the castle. We'll get all the students out. Of course, if anyone of age wants to fight, let them!"

"How will we get them out?" asked Dean curiously.

"We've got in touch with a few people from Hogsmede" said Ginny "they will direct the students to the train, or floo networks and get them home. Some, I'm afraid, will not leave easily. They'll have Death Eater parents, so we'll have to use a little force with them, I'm afraid."

Vicci shrugged "As long as they're not there."

"Speaking of not being there," Ginny said "under no circumstances are any of my children, or Adele, and I will highly advice none of my nephews or nieces or godchildren" she said, looking at her brothers and Luna "should be allowed to come with us."
"Except me," said Vicci "I am of age, after all."
"That doesn't mean James is going to be allowed to come." Ginny said firmly.

"Agreed." Harry said, ending the conversation.


The next morning, Albus came down stairs to the smell of burning. He ran into the kitchen to see his mum practically asleep over a frying pan of eggs. He shook her lightly.

"Eggs, Mum." He said, indicating to the burned mess. Ginny let out a groan, she flicked her wand and the eggs fell into the bin. "Sit down, I'll cook them."

"You don't know how to…" Ginny began in a pathetic attempt to dismiss his offer, only to be steered into a chair by Albus.

"They're fried eggs, I'm sure I can manage!" he said dismissively.

As Albus started frying new eggs, he cast a quick, worried glance at his mother. He knew (thanks to his Uncle's extendable ears) that the meeting last night had gone into the early hours of the morning. After having a few adjustments made to the ears by Rosie and Addi, they had worked successfully! James had been outraged at it being decided he was not allowed to fight. He had been fuming; Adele had insisted he be quiet as she listened to the conversation intently. A plan had begun forming in her mind.

"Albus!" Ginny shouted "You can't just put them straight in" she scolded him, stopping just before he cracked the eggs into a fresh pan "grease the pan first!" Albus did so "Then add a little vinegar-"

"What?" Albus asked in outrage at the idea of eggs being destroyed with vinegar.

"it makes them hold their shape…just a little, that's it! Now, you can crack the eggs." Ginny said after deciding Albus was capable of that at least. Albus did so, without any major mishaps and began frying the eggs. Lily came in then, pyjamas still on. She wore a white shirt and long, striped, blue pyjama bottoms.

"Albus is cooking!" she said in outrage as she watched her older brother clumsily crack another egg.

"Yes, he is." Ginny said dismissively, not wanting any more noise than necessary. Lily turned her nose up slightly and went for the toast, deciding not to risk her brother's culinary skills. Stella followed Lily in, but made no comment on Albus's cooking skills; instead she sat herself down and got a glass of orange juice. It was then that James walked – or stormed – into the kitchen, he slammed the door shut unnecessarily hard, glared at his mother and said "iwanttofight" in a quick, but loud grumble.

"Pardon?" Ginny asked, looking confused.

"James…" Albus warned.

"Seriously, don't…" Lily said, but their pleas fell on deaf ears.

"I. Want. To. Fight." James spat each word, standing tall and ominating, with his arms folded across his chest as he glared at his mother.

"What?" said Ginny, she rose from her chair, her energy suddenly regained "You may not fight. I will not let you fight, James." She said firmly. James was becoming red. He was not going to back down that easily.

"I am of age, it is my decision!" he snarled back. Ginny was now turning red as well.

"NO, James!" she shouted "And that is final."

"I will fight. You can't stop me." He replied, as Harry rushed into the kitchen after hearing Ginny shouting.

"We can stop you." Ginny turned to Harry "Tell him! Tell him he isn't allowed to fight."
Harry froze, his face relaxed as did his stance.

"James, can I have a word with you in private?" he asked. James, begrudgingly, agreed.


He followed Harry out of the kitchen and into the empty living room. Once the living room door was firmly shut, James was sat down and Harry had taken care to put a silencing charm on the room, he turned to speak to James.

"Jamie, I know it's hard for you to understand…but, the war is dangerous…"
"I'm prepared enough!" he interrupted.

"I'm not saying you aren't," Harry said "just hear me out, James. Me and your mother…we have a high price on our heads, a lot of death eaters would want to kill us. If…" Harry swallowed "if we didn't make it out, I would need you here. Here to look after Albus and Lily, to protect them. James, me and your mother have to fight. We started this rebellion; it is us who have to finish it. You, James, can't be at the fight. If you are, and we lose, you'll either be arrested, killed or something worse. You won't be allowed home. Albus and Lily – they'll be alone. I need you three to stick together, and you'll have to help Adele. Her family has always had a threat looming over them; there always will be unless we win. James, I know it's hard to understand -"

"I get it" James said cutting in "it…just has to be this way. Okay. I get it." He reassured his father, pressing a hand lightly on his upper arm, he rose from his seat, smiled at Harry and left.

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