Remus took Liam to the hospital, hoping for good news. He hated what the couple did to his cub, but Lily had once been his sister, and James one of his best friends. If anyone in his life was closer than the marauders, it had been he and his husband, with Lily. There was too much bad blood to simply go back, but neither could they forget, and turn their back. If for nothing more than Liam, who not only their son loved but they did too, they wanted her to get better. Liam would be devastated if he lost his mother, Remus had been a year younger when he lost his. He prayed Lily had better luck, she could make it through this, and would be able to live a long life.

James and Lily were both drawn when they got to the hospital. Lily had not had her chemo yet, and they knew the concerns were more. The healer was waiting for them, and motioned them all to sit down.

Lily had a bad feeling before they came in and knew. "The news isn't good is it?"

The healer shook his head. "It is a bit early to tell, but I think we should consider a bone marrow transplant."

James squeezed his wife's hand as he looked at the healer. "How soon?"

The healer looked at Liam and back. "It may take some time to find a match. I'd like to start testing as soon as possible."

Lily looked at her son and shook her head. "I have no family to test, we will have to…."

Liam cut her off. "I want to be tested, mummy I'm your son, maybe I'm a match."

The healer left them alone for a bit, as Lily took her son into her arms. "I know you are, but I don't want to put you through that."

They both knew, there was some pain and danger involved, for the donor. She had never been a good mum to Harry, but even the marauders and Severus knew she had been an amazing mum to her own son. The thought of putting her son through that, the pain and hospital stay, was too much. She loved Liam so much, and she didn't want him to be in pain, no matter the risk she may be taking.

Liam sent a pleading look at his dad though. He knew his daddy was conflicted, James wouldn't want to cause his son pain either, but he could be more clear. He knew the chances were he could lose his wife, if she didn't get a transplant, and Liam may be the closest match.

James sighed. "Lily perhaps we should allow him to be tested. Hopefully we will find another match and he won't be needed but…"

Lily shook her head. "I won't put my son through that pain, I won't."

Liam spoke up. "Mummy we don't even know if I am a match. And even if I am, I would go through any pain, to help save you."

James squeezed her hand as she wiped her son's tears. "We both need you Lils. You need to let us do all we can, to make sure….."

Lily finally gave in and nodded. "He can be tested, but I want to look for other matches. I won't put Liam through this, if I don't have to."

The healer had come back into the room, and was happy to know the boy would be tested. It wasn't always family, but it was a better shot, though a sibling may have been a better match. James went with his son, when he went to have the test done, he insisted on having it now. Remus and Liam were staying with Sirius in London that night, so they didn't have to worry about him returning to school after.

Remus accompanied Lily, when she went to start her chemo treatment. He was reminded of all those years in school, when she had sat by him with his husband, through a full moon. Once again memories were winning out for her.

He was surprised when his husband's elf appeared. "What are you doing here?"

The elf had a letter for him. "This be coming to the house for Master."

Lily looked at the letter. "That looks like a muggle envelope."

Remus opened it. "It's from your sister."

Lily was stunned. "What do you mean it's from my sister? She has not spoken to me in years, and why did she write you?"

Remus went to read it but explained. "I went to her, the weekend you told us. I told her how to contact me, if she wanted to see you."

His husband's house was in a muggle area, so there was muggle mail, though uncommon. Muggles could send mail in their regular mail to even Hogsmeade, they just needed to know the proper info, and use the right post offices. He had told the woman as he was leaving her house, but he never thought she would use the address. He hadn't got much of the impression that she cared.

He looked up from the letter. "Her and her son are both willing to come be tested. They'd like me to come bring them."

Severus brought his son to London on Sunday morning. He had hoped Harry would not insist, but he wasn't surprised of course. He loved his son, and his big heart, it reminded him of Regulus. But while Harry was there for Liam and not Lily, he still knew it took its toll on his son, and he didn't like it. Harry was in his sixth year, he should focus on school, and his own life. At least he had played in his game, and stayed for his celebration party, and smiled a lot the night before. Draco knew his Uncle was distracted, when he made no comments about Oliver, attending the party. He was coach, so he was welcome, but usually Severus would have been grinding his teeth the entire time.

Harry was taken to the hospital where his brother was. He found his Uncle Moony was still there, and he was surprised when he saw a woman who he had sworn he had seen a picture of, come into the hospital with her son. They were being accompanied by Uncle Sirius.

Severus looked surprised at the woman. "Petunia, what are you doing here?"

Petunia turned to him. "Your friend Remus came and spoke to me. My son and I have come to see if we can be a match for my sister."

Sirius explained. "The healer wants to look for a match already. Liam was tested last night, he isn't close enough."

Petunia looked at the boy next to Severus. "You look like my sister and her husband. Liam?"

Harry shook his head. "No, I am Liam's adopted twin brother?"

Dudley looked at his mother in confusion. "Mummy I thought you said Aunt Lily only had one son? And if adopted why does he…."

Petunia had no idea but shook her head. "My sister as far as I know has one son. I'd like to see her."

They took the woman through the hospital, seeing how she reacted to the magic around her. Luckily for the woman, who hated magic, many muggle techniques were used here as well. Her son didn't seem to have the same issue, like many sixteen year olds, he found a lot of it cool. His dad had not been happy about either of them coming, but he had come with his mum, to support her. He knew there would be pain if he donated, but he'd get to miss school for a few weeks, and likely get tons of gifts for it.

Harry was happy to see his brother, and hugged him, when he saw how shaken he was. He knew Liam was upset he couldn't be a match for his mum. Harry was happy his brother didn't have to go through the procedure, but he knew it would have meant a lot to Liam.

Lily looked at her sister. "Petunia? I know Remus had your letter, but I never….."

Petunia moved towards the bed. "He reminded me you're my baby sister, and I can't not come. Especially considering your son, sons?"

Lily looked at Harry. "We raised him until he was eleven, and he was reunited with his father. We have a thing called a blood adoption."

Severus quietly explained it ending with. "He is my son, and now lives with Remus and I. He and Liam though still are like twins."

Petunia put down a teddy bear next to her sister. "I had this up in the attic for so long. I thought it was time it be returned to you."

Lily had tears in her eyes when she saw the old bear from her childhood. "Thank you."

The healer had come into the room, and took Petunia and her son off for testing. One of the up sides of the magic testing, the results were almost immediate, so they would not have long to wait. Harry sat with his brother, knowing he was worried, it wouldn't work. They could see from Petunia's face when she returned, the news was not good, for her son either.

Petunia squeezed her sister's hand. "We will find another donor for you Lils."

Liam nodded. "We have to mummy. The healer said it was early. We won't lose you."

Severus held his son who looked worried and whispered to him. "They will find someone Harry, they will."

They all knew there was a chance they may not. But she was early in her treatments, and it was possible they could work with time. Unfortunately her leukemia had not been caught early, and was progressing faster than they had hoped.

The healer had come back into the room. "We will have to start looking to other donors. Unless there is some other family to test."

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