A/N: Tada! i did it! i wrote the second part (more like 2 parts... it's pretty long so be happy)
Lily and her mother pulled in to the driveway of the Lupin's house. Lily watched the look of disgust on her mother's face. You'd think wizards would live in better houses, she muttered.
You haven't seen the inside Mum, said Lily, It looks different on the inside.
I'm sure it does. Are you getting out?
I don't understand why you insisted on driving me here if your just going to criticize my friends, who, by the way, you have never met. I'm leaving. Lily grabbed her bag and stormed out of the car. Her mother screeched away, not bothering to yell goodbye. Lily ran up to the little blue house that was much bigger then it seemed; you just had to go inside. She rapped on the door. She could have sworn she heard whispering; but the door swung open.
screamed Reeny, throwing her arms around her best friend's neck.
Ow, ow, Reeny, I need to breath, laughed Lily as Reeny dragged her in by the neck.
I can't believe you're here.
Ree, you saw me two days ago.
It doesn't matter I've been stuck with Remus all day. I needed female contact.
Make me feel loved, said Julia Lupin, walking out of the kitchen, drying her hands on a towel.
Mrs. Lupin! Lily ran to give Reeny's mother a hug
I missed you too, dear, chuckled Mrs. Lupin. Lily and her own mother had never gotten along. They had what some would call, different views on everything. Mrs. Lupin on the other hand had always been a surrogate mother to Lily, only she didn't see her too often. Mrs. Lupin always sent Lily a Christmas present, since her own parents never did.
Go on up and put your things in Irene's room.
pouted Reeny, don't call me that.
If you don't like your name that's your problem.
Come on Lily, grumbled Reeny, trudging up the stairs. Lily followed happily; after spending a day with her snobby Muggle family and her sister's even snobbier Muggle fiancé, Lily was just content to be around Wizards. Yesterday she had to spend the entire day pretending she was, as Petunia put it,
Reeny's room was just as she remembered. The last time Lily was here was in the middle of their second year, when Sirius' father died. The wake had been at the Lupin's house. Mrs. Lupin had gone to Hogwarts with Mr. Black. The room certainty seemed more homely this time.
Lily sat cross-legged on the spare bed. There was a little dresser next to it. Lily took out her wand and set her clothes to the task of putting themselves away. Reeny giggled.
Lily, I almost forgot, there's a surprise for you in the living room.
Really? What is it?
If I told you that, it wouldn't be a surprise.
Well then, let's go see what it is before e I go insane trying to guess what it is.
Lily bolted down the steps. She was about to swing open the door to the living room when Reeny screamed, Wait! Close your eyes first. Lily did as she was told. And no peeking, Lily.
Me, peek? Would I do something like that?
Shut up, Lily. Reeny grabbed Lily's arm with one hand, then covered Lily's eyes with the other. Reeny kicked open the door, and led Lily in. All right, open them now!
Lily let out a blood piercing scream. What - is - he - doing - here? asked Lily, scathing.
You'd think she'd be happy to see me, said James Potter, walking over to Lily and wrapping his arm around her waist.
Get away from me Potter.
I don't understand, last night you said you loved me. Lily I'm hurt.
Potter let go of my waist!
Why would I do that? It's such a nice waist.
Sorry Lily, it's not my fault. he just showed up on our doorstop yesterday; no where to go; someone had to take him in. Reeny, unable to keep a straight face, let out a spurt of laughter.
How could you do this to me, screamed Lily bitterly.
Really Lily, I would have told you, but you wouldn't have come; and then I'd be stuck with both Remus and James all Christmas.
James, abandoning Lily, wrapped his arms around Reeny. What's wrong with that? Reeny giggled. It was very hard to resist James Potter's charm. At times even Lily has been sucked under for a second; but this was not one of those times.
Remus stared venomously at James, who had been whispering in Reeny's ear for quite sometime, getting a fit of giggles each time. he said slowly, what are you telling my sweet, innocent sister?
Not much. Just wondering why she goes for Hufflepuff Beaters, instead of Gryffindor Seakers.
Please James, don't flirt with my sister.
I was only kidding, Remus. James backed away. Reeny and I's relationship is purely friendship. Remus eyed him, then laughed.
Remus! Reeny! Come set the table. The two sighed and headed for the door.
Don't leave me with him, moaned Lily.
Sorry Lily, Mum's the boss Reeny shrugged her shoulders and left.
Lily groaned and sat on the sofa, glaring at James.
You know what Lily, you look very cute when your mad.
Excuse me! Do you even know who your talking to, or do you just flirt with whoever's handy?
Do I sense jealousy in your tone Lily?
Why would I be jealous Potter?
I don't know. That's why I asked.
Shut up, said Lily, grumpily.
James sat down beside her. You know, I'm not as bad as you think.
Why have you suddenly given up on tormenting me, Potter? Hurry, or I might start to enjoy your presence.
What would be so bad about that?
Lily looked at him, shocked to see the seriousness in his eyes. Who are you and what have you done with James?
So you do know my first name.
Oh, your first name is James? I could have sworn it was Dumb-ass.
Ouch, that smarts.
Shut up James. Lily tried to stifle a giggle.
Am I going insane, or did you just laugh at me?
I always laugh at you James.
For what?
For five years of constant torture.
Stop it James, or we might start being friends; and that would give everyone at Hogwarts a heart attack.
I wouldn't mind much. Lily had never seen James look the way he did.
What is up with you?
Did you know how pretty you were?
Really? You think I'm pretty? Lily's heart just about stopped. She was falling for his charm and she knew it too; but for some strange reason, Lily didn't care.
I've always thought you were pretty.
Lily blushed. Then why have you always been so dreadful to me?
James thought for a moment. Don't know.
Well, I'm sorry too. For always being so awful back.
James whispered.
Lily stared up at James (Lily was very short; even on the sofa, you could tell how much taller James was). She had never noticed how adorable he was. His messy black hair was actually very nice looking; and his eyes, those sapphire eyes: burning into her soul.
James leaned over and kissed her gently. Lily smiled. Go out with me? whispered James kissing her again, this time more deeply.
What do you think she'll say Sis?
Maybe you should ask her, Remus.
Lily and James broke apart. Reeny and Remus stood in the door, smiling.
Come on Lily, said Reeny, yes or no?
She looked at James and kissed him. That answer your question?
Oh, Remus, you owe me 10 galleons.
How was I to know Lily would swoon over James like that.
Excuse me? asked Lily, You has a bet?
Of course, said Reeny lightly, I figured that if we left you two alone long enough, you'd end up together. Everyone knows you guys have been in love with each other since our fist year–
Excuse me? Lily was beginning to get annoyed, even though she knew it was true.
Face it Lily, the only people who didn't know was you. After all, it's typical male behavior for a guy to tease a girl when he has a crush on her. They don't know how to express their emotions any other way.
When did you become a child phycologist?
A what? asked James, entirely lost in the situation.
Anyway Lil, it doesn't matter. You're together now, the whole of Hogwarts is going to rejoice that your feud has ended, except for maybe a group of Hufflepuff girls I know of.
I'm not listening to this. Come on James.
It doesn't matter love, said James delicately, hoping Lily wouldn't turn on him.
I suppose not. I can't believe they had a bet on us.
Hey, love birds and my two children, Mrs. Lupin was smiling in the doorway,
The evening was very enjoyable. Mrs. Lupin entertained them all through dinner; James told them, in detail, how he and Sirius had managed to shirk detention for the past five months; and Reeny explained more about her theory on James and Lily, which Lily refused to listen to. Dinner ended, the dishes were cleared away, and it was time for bed. Four tired 15 year olds climbed the staircase and went their separate ways; but only after James and Lily said good night.
Won't Sirius be surprised? chuckled James.
Don't get me started on Marty. We'll never get through this alive. James kissed Lily quite passionately for the short time they had been dating. Apparently, they were a match made in heaven.
This is disturbing Remus, sighed Reeny.
Yeah, maybe we should leave.
Good idea. Night Remus.
Night Reeny.
Lily and James didn't really notice their absence, seeing they were still kissing.
Good night love, said Lily after awhile.
Good night.
Lily walked into Reeny's room and lay down on the bed.
Took you long enough, muttered Reeny from her bed, How hard was it to unlodge your tongue from his throat?
Reeny turned to face the wall, Good night Lily.
************
moaned Remus the next morning after a pillow had hit his face.
Nah, he's downstairs with Lily and Mum.
Remus opened his eyes slowly.
Who else? Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
I have your present, but you have to wake up first.
I'm awake, muttered Remus.
Sure you are, sleepy head.
Remus sat up and swung his legs over the edge of his bed. There, I'm up.
Good. Here. She held up a glass ball and threw it to Remus. It's a Rememball. It'll light up when you forget something.
Remus caught it. The ball grew a bright scarlet. What did I forget?
To tell Lily that your a werewolf. You promised me you would before Christmas, and it's Christmas and you haven't told her.
I can't Reeny. I've tried to come up with the right words, but it doesn't work.
Try harder Remus. They deserve to know.
Does Lily also deserve to know that you're in love with her boyfriend?
Come on Reeny, it's obvious. Lucky for you, Lily doesn't notice the obvious things; she looks too closely.
I don't know what your talking about, Reeny snapped. She turned and walked out of the room. Remus sighed, she just doesn't understand.
Remus walked slowly down the steps. The living room was very noisy for having only four occupants. Lily sat on the sofa with James; his arm draped across her shoulder.
yelled James, seeing Remus walk in, we can open presents now.
Packaging flew across the room until finally every parcel was opened. Lily sighed; her parents hadn't sent her anything.
I almost forgot your present dear, said Mrs. Lupin, noticing Lily's sad face. Out of no where, a long, thin package appeared. Open it Lily.
Lily tore open the packaging happily. She pulled out a broomstick. She gasped; no one, not even her parents, had ever spent that much money on her. Mrs. Lupin, I can't except this. It's a Nimbus 1500, the very latest model.
Just a little present from me and your parents. Only don't mention it to them. I wasn't supposed to tell you they helped me pay for it.
Thank you so much, Lily said, almost in awe. Remus had a strong suspicion that Lily's parents had nothing to do with it.
Come on, said Mrs. Lupin brightly, let's eat!
Breakfast better then dinner the previous night. Mrs. Lupin served a mountain of pancakes with homemade blackberry syrup. It was heaven. Mrs. Lupin set all four to the task of cleaning the kitchen. Have fun. I have to go into the office. I have some Ministry work to finish.
On Christmas Mum? Don't you think their working you to death?
Mrs. Lupin, said Lily quietly, I know you've been sick lately. Do you really think it's a good idea to work so much?
she eyes Remus, I'm feeling just fine.
Reeny said quickly, Remus' visits make her feel a thousand times better. She doesn't even realize how sick she's been. Isn't that right, Remus? Remus wondered if anyone else heard the snap in his sisters voice.
Of course, I love when my son comes to visit. It only Reeny came every once in a while.
Sorry Mum – er – Remus is better at his school work then I am. I always need a little extra time for it. Lily looked suspicious. I really do need to tell her, thought Remus.
Well, anyways, began Mrs. Lupin, if you go anywhere write me a note. I can tell Lily's just itching to test out her new broom. Mrs. Lupin disappeared into the fireplace with a poof!
They retreated to the kitchen and started cleaning. I can't believe they're making her work on Christmas, said Reeny, gloomily.
What's she doing? asked Lily, holding up her wand, watching the glasses dry themselves.
Don't know, said Remus, She's an Unspeakable, remember.
Oh yeah. I forgot.
The kitchen didn't get cleaned as fast as they had expected; but that might have had something to do with Lily – erm – accidentally dropping her wand when a dripping wet cloth, heading for the table, was hovering over James. Next thing you know, the whole sink of suds and water is pouring over Lily. Let's just say, Mrs. Lupin had a very clean floor when they finished.
asked Reeny, grabbing her broom
Of course, replied Lily, grabbing her new Nimbus.
They could only play in one place; a little field back behind the Lupin's house. It was surrounded by tall trees, so no Muggle could see them. It was a long walk. They passed a tiny house that looked a little worse for wear. Lily didn't notice it and ran ahead seeing the field.
While the three Flying Wonders of the World throw apples around, Remus, who had always been afraid of heights, watched from below. He may of hated flying, but he loved Quiditch. McGonagall even let him do the commentary for the Hogwarts matches. Reeny had perfected the Starfish and Stick move. Most people couldn't manage to stay on their broom while dangling with only one hand and foot curled around the broom. It wasn't usually recommended; but Reeny liked taking risks when it comes to Quiditch.
There was a great BOOM! Reeny nearly fell from her broom. A sickly green skull floated up in the sky. It wasn't very far away. Remus just stared as he realized it was above his own home. Reeny didn't waste time and zoomed towards their house. For the first time in his life, Remus didn't follow.
*****
James raced after Reeny, praying that what he thought had happened, hadn't. It can't be possible, he thought as he sped towards the distant blur of Reeny up ahead, Mrs. Lupin's supposed to be working. But he knew that the chances of Mrs. Lupin being alive were slim to none. The Death Eaters only sent up the Dark Mark when they killed. James was having trouble keeping up with Reeny. He wasn't used to dodging tree branches waiting to throw him off of his broom. It wasn't the same as the Bludgers. When he finally reached the Lupin's house the door was thrown open and Reeny's broom lay forgotten on the porch. James dropped his broom and ran in.
Reeny was huddled on the floor in the living room, cradling a body. She looked up at James and mouthed the words, Before James had time to turn around a familiar voice came from behind him.
Hello James.
James spun around.
There was a tall man behind him. The man looked nothing like James; but sure enough James Harold Potter Sr. was there.
said James again, You're here! Did the ministry send you? You have to help us. There may be a Death Eater near by.
Mr. Potter just stood there. Indeed son, you are very perceptive. He gave James a menacing smile.
Come on Dad. We have to get out of here, there was an urgency in James' voice that made Mr. Potter let out a soft chuckle. I'm serious Dad, we have to leave. Now!
We're not going anywhere. Mr. Potter pulled out his wand; as he did so his sleeve rolled up and reveled the same image that soared above the little house. James looked to Reeny. She nodded slowly, tears streaming down her face.
James took a step away from his father towards the door. It's not possible, he whispered.
What's not possible James? asked Mr. Potter.
You – you can't be– not one of them.
And why not James? Why can't I be one of them?
Because – because you're my father.
Oh James, you must be able to come up with a better explanation then that. Mr. Potter stepped towards James. He placed his hand on James' shoulder.
James cringed and backed away, Don't touch me you – you Death Eater.
I'm hurt, Son. How could you say that to your own father?
I'm not your son! James yelled.
Mr. Potter laughed, That's too bad, because I would have felt guilty killing my on son; but since you aren't my son then I can kill you without that horrible feeling in my heart.
You don't have a heart! You killed Mrs. Lupin!
Did I? Oh yes, now I remember her screams. Mr. Potter laughed a cold, high-pitched laugh, much like Voldemort's.
You are an animal! screamed Reeny.
Damn, now I have to kill you as well. I was just going to make it so you couldn't talk, but James here had to show up. You had to go and insult me didn't you?
You aren't going to kill her, breathed James venomously.
Are you going to stop me?
Yes. You won't kill her; and you won't kill me either.
Mr. Potter laughed again. He pointed his wand at James. Good-bye James. I never liked you much anyway. Too much like your Mother. I'll never remember why I married her in the first place. Useless bitch.
Don't you say that! Don't you call her that!
Mr. Potter had his wand pointed straight at James. Two words James. Two words and you're dead.
Go ahead, kill me, but leave Mum and Reeny alone.
Too bad things don't work that way James. Good-bye. Avada Ka–
Open up. Ministry of Magic.
breathed Mr. Potter. Watch your back James. The second you turn around and–– BAM, you're dead. Mr. Potter Disapperated just as the door fell open.
What happened here? asked the Ministry Official as he pulled James, Reeny, and the limp body of Mrs. Lupin out of the house.
N-nothing Sir, James lied, we came in and it was too late. She was already dead and the Death Eater was gone.
I thought I heard a grown man's voice.
No Sir, said Reeny quietly, it was only us. We were arguing.
The Ministry Man looked at them suspiciously for a minute. He nodded. Your friends were already taken back to Hogwarts. Professor Dumbledore will be here any minute.
Dumbledore appeared just moments after this was spoken. He led the two to a fireplace and threw in some Flew Powder. Dumbledore hopped in calling, Hogwarts Sick Ward. Reeny and James did the same. They flew out of the fireplace and were rushed to beds by Madame Pompfry. Lily and Remus were already asleep next to them.
Dumbledore left and Madame Pompfry walked to the back of the Hospital Wing to tend to some students with frostbite. James looked at Reeny. She had stopped crying. Now she stared back at him, a blank expression on her face. Don't tell, James whispered, Please don't say anything about my Dad. Ever. Reeny nodded and rolled over.
James, wake up baby. James hadn't even noticed he had fallen asleep when he was awoken by a sweet voice. He opened his eyes, squinting without his glasses. All he could see was the blurry image of a woman He reached over and searched the table blindly. Here Dear, the woman placed the glasses on his face. The world came into focus, reveiling his mother and, to James' surprise, his father. Mr. Potter smiled, a viciousness gleaming in his eyes.
James wrapped his arms around his mother's neck, barring his head in her shoulder. Get out of here, he whispered so only she could here. Get away from here as fast as you can. Don't ask questions, just get away from Dad.
Mmmm, I love you too baby. I'm going to slip out for a second. Headmaster, do you think you could show me where the Girl's Toilet is?
Of course Virginia. James smiled. She understood. She always understood.
A/N (again): Sorry for all the spelling and grammer mistakes. I didn't cheak for very many because it took so long for me to finally finish this. I'll just let you in on a secret: this is a trilogy. There are 3 parts: Past, Present, and Future. This is the Past. That's all for now. Tata
~Liza
p.s. I would like to thank Kimmy of The KRACILT's for all her support (even if she wasn't any help in helping me think of a better tital) you're the best!