A.N. Howdy peoples! Anywayz, I hope you enjoyed the last chapter. This chapter is dedicated to Gracie Miller, who always makes me laugh in her reviews!!! Well, I'd better quit babbling on and on and on and on and let you read the story.
Malena
P.S. I am now absolutely sure about how many chapters there are going to be in this story. 31. That's right, the chapter after this one is the last. Toodles!
"Honey! We're home!" Lily yelled as she walked through the door. Olivia was clinging onto one of her hands, and in the other one she held a shopping bag.
"Hi Mum," Harry called. Lily walked into the kitchen and sat one of her bags on the counter.
"Mum, we have guests," Harry said, getting up and walking over to the kitchen to get a few biscuits. Olivia ran over to Harry and threw her arms around his leg, and hugged it.
"Ow! Olivia, please get off," Harry said. Olivia frowned sadly, but got off of his leg. Harry reached down and picked her up, flinging her onto his shoulder and making her squeal with delight. He picked up the small plate of biscuits and walked into the living room again. Ron and Hermione were chatting happily with Ivy, but turned when Harry entered.
"Er-you have something on your shoulder Harry," Ivy said.
"Yeah, I know. It just started growing one day and I don't know what to do about it," Harry joked. Harry pulled his little sister off of his shoulder and set her on the couch.
"Who's this?" Hermione asked.
"This is Olivia, and she's being a little shy right now," Harry said as Olivia tried to hide behind him.
"She's so cute," Ron said.
"She gets it from my side of the family," Lily called from the kitchen.
Hermione laughed and said, "Hello Mrs. Potter."
"Call me Lily," she said, walking into the living room and shaking Ron and Hermione's hand. "My son has told me all about you."
"It's very nice to meet you," Ron replied.
"Harry, I'm going to go take a quick nap. Will it be okay if you watch Olivia for a bit?"
"Sure," Harry replied.
"Victoria should be home soon, so you can have her watch Olivia," Lily said. "Wake me up with James gets home."
"All right."
Hermione and Ron stared in astonishment as Lily walked up to her bedroom.
"That's your mom," Ron said.
"Yeah, I know," Harry said.
"It's so cool that she's actually… you know, alive."
"Yeah, I'm happy too," Harry said.
About thirty minutes later Victoria came in wearing a long black dress and carrying her violin case.
"What are you so dressed up for?" Ivy asked.
"I had a violin recital," Victoria said, opening the fridge. "With one of the most prestigious wizard music schools in the country."
"How'd it go?" Harry asked.
"It went okay… I don't know how if I got in though."
"Judging from the way you've been improving I'm sure you got in," Harry said.
"Thanks Harry," she stopped and looked around. "Who's this?" She asked, pointing at Ron and Hermione.
"These are my best friends from Hogwarts," He said. "And Ivy, but you already know her."
"I'm Hermione."
"I'm Ron."
"It's nice to meet you," Victoria said. She glanced at the sleeping form of Oliva, who was spread out next to Harry. "She must've been tired."
"Yep. I guess you don't have to look after her then. I'm going to put her in her bed," Harry said.
After he carried Olivia and put her in her bed, he returned downstairs.
"Are you going to stay for dinner?" Victoria was asking. Hermione and Ron looked at each other.
"I'm sure it'll be fine with Mom," Harry said. "It's macaroni and cheese night, and Mom always makes the best."
"We really should go back to Hogwarts, they might start to worry about us," Hermione said, even though her face gave away her true longing to stay with Harry.
"I'll call Sphinx and tell her that we're staying for dinner," Ivy said.
"Well… alright then," Hermione said.
~*~
When Ivy took Ron and Hermione back to Hogwarts it was very late. After James had arrived home they just couldn't seem to pull themselves away. James and Lily kept telling hilarious stories from when they were at Hogwarts, and Ron and Hermione were having so much fun that they lost track of time.
"Oh my!" Hermione exclaimed. "We really have to go, we have school tomorrow."
"And I'm getting t-t-tired," Ron yawned. "It was so nice to meet you Lily and James."
"It was our pleasure dear," Lily said. "Feel free to visit anytime."
"Harry are you going to come visit Hogwarts?" Hermione asked, looking hopeful.
"Yeah, I probably am sometime this week," Harry said.
"I hope to see you soon," Hermione said, hugging Harry one last time before Ivy called from the door that they had to go.
"See you Ron," Harry said.
"Stay out of trouble," Ron said. "Oh wait, that's impossible for you, isn't it?"
"Yep," Harry chuckled. Ron and Hermione waved as they disappeared through the door that led to the Order of the Phoenix.
"They were nice," James said, collecting the dirty plates from the table.
"Yeah," Lily said, yawning. "I'd better get to bed, I'm bushed!"
"Goodnight darling," James said, giving her a soft kiss on the lips.
"All right, break it up you two," Victoria said.
"Ewww!" Olivia cried, covering her eyes. Harry rolled his eyes and went back up to his room.
~*~
When Hermione and Ron tiptoed into the Common Room, they expected it to be empty. Instead they walked in to find a room that was filled with students, all waiting for them to return.
"Did you see him?" Seamus asked, running up to them, closely followed by Dean and Neville.
"Yes," Ron said. Several whispers broke out around the room.
"Did he remember us?" Neville asked.
"Of course he did," Hermione said. "Now if you don't mind, we're awfully tired and-"
"Has he changed?" Dean asked.
Ron rolled his eyes and said, "Yes, he bleached the tips of his hair. Now will you let us through?"
"What-"
"You didn't tell them that he got contacts too," Hermione added.
"Just ask Jimmy about him, he's Harry's brother," Ron said. Everyone turned in shock towards Jimmy, who turned a brilliant shade of crimson.
"Goodnight," Ron said hurriedly before giving Hermione a quick kiss on the lips and running up to his dorm room. The other Gryffindor 7th year boys followed him, and the Gryffindor 7th year girls followed Hermione, bombarding each of them with more questions about Harry.
~*~
A lot of people were talking about Harry the next morning. Several girls started giggling madly whenever his name was mentioned. Jimmy was getting fed up with everyone questioning him about his brother. Once when he was patrolling a sixth floor corridor he didn't watch where he was going and he ran straight into someone rushing to class.
"Oh damn!" cried a female voice as her papers and books went flying. They both fell to the floor.
"I'm so sorry," Jimmy said, scrambling to pick up the papers that were falling all over the corridor.
"No, I'm sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going. Oh this is horrible, Snape is going to kill me for being this late," said the girl, rushing around and picking up her papers.
"It was my fault, don't blame yourself. Here." Jimmy handed her a bunch of books that he had collected from the ground. The girl tossed her long hair out of the way and took the books. Jimmy's mouth dropped in awe.
"Wow," Jimmy said.
"Did you say something?" the girl asked while she swung her bag over her shoulder.
"Er-I asked you what your name was," Jimmy responded.
"It's Ginny. Ginny Weasley." She stared for a moment and said, "And you're Jimmy Potter."
"Yes… that's correct Miss Weasley.," Jimmy said, feeling his face turning red slightly.
"Call me Ginny."
"Okay. Do you want me to come to you class with you and explain why you're late."
"Oh no-you don't have to-"
"Please, it would be my pleasure," Jimmy said. Ginny smiled and said, "That's really sweet. Thanks."
"May I carry anything for you? You know, so we don't have to pick them up again in case some other reckless maniac comes around and knocks you down." Ginny laughed and Jimmy's heart gave a leap.
"Sure, you can carry these if you like," Ginny said, smiling and holding up the three books in her arms. Jimmy smiled in return and walked with her to the dungeons.
"Ah, I'm glad that you finally have joined us Weasley," Snape sneered. "And I see that you've made a new-er- acquaintance." He eyed the books that Jimmy was holding for Ginny. A few of the other students chuckled.
"I just accompanied Ginny so I could explain that it was my fault she's late," Jimmy said, placing the books on Ginny's desk. "You see, I wasn't watching where I was going and-"
"10 points from Gryffindor," Snape said lazily, as he shifted papers on his desk.
"Mr. Snape I really don't think it's fair that you should take points away from Gryffindor when it wasn't Ginny's fault that she-"
"That is enough Potter," Snape snapped. "I take points away from my students whenever I feel the need to. It is none of your business or any business of the Order of the Phoenix. Now will you please leave this dungeon before you interrupt my classroom anymore?"
Jimmy glared at Snape before he Molecularized back to the 6th floor corridor.
"Bastard," Jimmy muttered under his breath.
About an hour later the bell sounded and the halls were filled with students rushing in different directions to get into their next class. Jimmy kept glancing around, wondering if Ginny was in this large crowd of people that were jostling around him.
"Oof!" Someone fell into Jimmy from behind and he struggled to remain standing. He turned and saw Ginny.
"Sorry," She said. "I was trying to walk over and thank you, but I guess I tripped over my own feet. I'm so clumsy."
"I don't see how someone as beautiful and graceful as you could call herself clumsy," Jimmy blurted out. He instantly turned red and started to mumble an apology.
"No! It's okay," Ginny exclaimed as Jimmy mumbled, "I'm sorry."
"That was one of the sweetest things anyone has ever said to me," Ginny said. She leaned over and kissed Jimmy on the cheek. She blushed too, but then smiled.
"Er- you'd better get going," Jimmy said. "Wouldn't want to be late again, now would you?"
"I guess you're right," Ginny said. "Well… I'll see you around."
"I'll be looking for you," Jimmy said. He winked at her and then watched as she turned and walked down the hallway.
Jimmy sighed and said, "I think I'm in love."
~*~
Harry woke up very early that Thursday. He got out of bed and quietly got dressed. He went downstairs and wrote a quick note for his parents before grabbing his cloak and ear piece and walking through the door marked "Order of the Phoenix."
He looked around for a Transporter, and when he found one he walked through it, saying, "Hogwarts." He instantly found himself in the Mission Room. Angelina was lying on one of the beds in the Mission Room. Harry slowly walked out into the Great Hall.
"Good morning Potter," said a voice at the Agents table. Harry turned and saw that Ivy and Sphinx were there.
"Morning," Harry replied, slightly limping as he walked over.
"I thought you were going to get those bandages off soon," Ivy said.
"Yeah, tomorrow," Harry said, sitting down. "What time is it here?"
"About 5 a.m." Sphinx said. "The teachers usually get here about 6ish for early breakfast."
"You should be resting," Ivy said.
"Trust me, when I'm at home I'm doing everything but resting," Harry said. "I've had worse injuries than this. Don't worry about it."
Ivy leaned her head against Harry's shoulder and said, "How long are you going to stay here?"
"I dunno," he replied. "Maybe a few hours. Maybe for the whole day. I haven't decided yet. Why aren't you in Gryffindor Tower, by the way?"
"Since ol' Voldie's dead we don't need as much security," Sphinx replied. "Only Jimmy's in the Gryffindor Common Room today."
"Of course, I think he's spending to much time with that Weasley girl to do his job correctly," Ivy said.
"Ginny?" Harry asked.
"Yep. It appears that young Jimmy has fallen head over heels for her."
Harry started laughing.
"That girl had a crush on me for 4 or so years!" Harry exclaimed. "And now she turns and falls for my own brother! Hahahaha!"
"Your life is, like, such a soap opera," said a new voice. Max had just walked through the Great Hall.
"I can see it now," Ivy said, holding up her hands. "The Days of Our Lives in General Hospital visiting Harry Potter."
"Very funny," Harry said, nudging Ivy.
"I found it quite amusing," said Alex's voice.
"Shut it Alex," Ivy snapped.
"So Harry," Max said, sitting down across from him. "What's up with you?"
~*~
Professor McGonnagal was the first to arrive in the Great Hall that morning.
"Good morning," She said as she walked over to the teacher's table. "Ivy, Potter, there's a Gryffindor Quidditch practice tonight that you need to monitor-"
"Which one?" Jimmy said.
"I just said it was a Gryffindor practice," Professor McGonnagal said.
"No. I mean, which Potter. There are two of us here," Jimmy said. Professor McGonnagal froze and looked over at where Harry was sitting.
"Oh my god," she gasped, clapping her hand over her mouth. "Potter?"
"Hello Professor," Harry said, smiling slightly.
"My, how you've grown since I last saw you," Professor McGonnagal said, walking around and surveying him. "You Bleached your hear I see…"
"Yes ma'am," Harry said. She suddenly something that Harry didn't think she had ever done to any student. She hugged him.
"Congratulations about your parents," She whispered into his ear. She then let go and wiped a tear from her eyes. "I'm so happy for you."
"Thank you Professor," he replied.
Professor McGonnagal gave a thin smile and turned. "I must contact Professor Dumbledore."
Around 7 o'clock the students started to arrive. Harry had already gotten reacquainted with the teachers. Hagrid had given him a hug that as so tight that he felt as though several of his ribs cracked.
Remus had been overwhelmed with joy and was smiling more than Harry had ever seen him smile.
"Can I talk to Lily and James," Remus asked.
"Sure. A little later though. It's really early in New Hampshire," Harry replied. "Has Sirius contacted you lately?"
"No. Not really," Remus said.
"So then you don't know. Do you?" Harry said.
"Know what?" Harry leaned over and whispered. "Mum's pregnant." Remus looked like he was going to faint.
"P-pregnant," he sputtered. "Again?"
"Yes. Again," Harry said. "Number 5."
"Five," Remus said, sounding a bit dazed. "I had better-er- go sit down."
"That might be a good idea," Harry said. Remus staggered over to a chair and plopped down into it.
"Harry!" Hermione came running up and hugged him tightly. "You came!"
"I told you I would," Harry said, hugging her back.
"You never really got to tell us what you did while you were "dead"," Ron said, coming up behind Hermione.
"I think we'd all like to know that," Dumbledore said from the teacher's table.
"Well… I did an awful lot… and don't you have classes and stuff," Harry said.
"I think we can make time," Dumbledore said. Harry grinned and then started talking…