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Harry wants more information

Leaving the Great hall after breakfast Anthea is stopped by Harry.

"Excuse me Madame Padfoot but would it be possible for me to come and see you?" Harry asked smiling at the teacher of Muggle studies. After a second she replied "Yes Harry, I am free this afternoon. If you would like to come to my office at 4 O'clock I will order us some tea." Anthea suggested. "I think that would be great. I'll see you later" he turned to go back to his friends and said "Thank you Madame Padfoot"

Anthea left the Great hall wondering what he would ask and what she was going to tell him. As she neared her office she noticed a sixth year Ravenclaw and her thoughts were taken over by what she was going to teach them next. She couldn't believe how long it was taking for some of them to grasp the idea of Muggle money and she hoped that today's role-play would finally sort it out.

The day pasted all too quickly for Anthea, as she dreaded 4 O'clock arriving. Remus had given her some support at lunchtime and words of advice.

A tea tray arrive at precisely 4 PM, Anthea thought about how efficient house elves were and what a great job they did. Then came the sound she had not been looking forward too, "Come in" she responded to the knock at the door. "Hello Harry. Come and have some tea and biscuits". Harry sat down in a comfy armchair opposite Madame Padfoot and took the cup of tea from her. "Help yourself to biscuits" she said in the hope to delay his questions as long as possible. Harry thought about were to begin as he sat nibbling on a biscuit, should I ask her about the map, I wonder what she knows about Sirius Black or should I start with my parents? Anthea starred at the boy and wondered what he was thinking.

"I was hoping that you could tell me some more about my parents" Harry started "You know, what they were like at school, how they got together?"

"Your parents were quite a pair Harry. Did you know they were head boy and girl in their final year? A lot wondered how James managed it due to the amount of time he spent in detention but they were both top in their classes, your mother was particularly good at charms and James at transfiguration." Anthea smiled at Harry as she remembered her old friends. " How they got together is quite another story?"

***************Flash back*****************

Leaving the prefects meeting with Professor Dumbledore the students were buzzing with ideas for the end of year Ball. They couldn't believe that he had agreed to open it to the whole school this year. Anthea and Lily talked none stop on the way back to the common room about their ideas for decorations (as this is what they had been assigned) for the great hall and decided to start planning them as soon as they got back. On entering the common room they went straight to the sixth year's area of the common room and took out quills and parchment. After making a list of all the things they needed the conversation quickly changed.

"I am going to need new robes, shall we go to Hogsmeades this weekend and see what they have got?" Lily suggested.

"I think you should go for something in green they would really bring out your eyes" Anthea commented "I think I would like some new dark navy robes. What do you think?" The girls chattered away about new clothes, hairstyles and make-up. "Lily who are you going to go with?" Anthea asked changing the subject slightly. Lily answered " I don't know but I hope somebody like David Wooley from Ravenclaw." The girls giggled and went up to their dorm.

During the following day the Ball was the topic of conversation of all most all students. The teachers were getting annoyed by lunchtime and had started to give out detentions. Before Dinner began Professor Dumbledore made an announcement to the entire student body.

"It would seem that the end of year Ball has caused a great deal of excitement among you. The teaching staff has decided that some restrictions need to be made. Firstly it has been decided that your date for the Ball must come from within your own house, secondly you must accept the first person to ask and finally discussion of the Ball must not take place during lesson time. I hope that is clear. Now let's eat" and with that Dumbledore sat down.

A general grown was going around the great Hall as students were quickly looking up and down their respective tables wondering whom they were going to go to the ball with. The shortest dinner in the history of Hogwarts occurred that evening as students bolted down their food so that they could ask someone to the Ball before others could get to their ideal date.

James and Sirius looked at each other and grinned. As dinner ended they quickly scooted to the other end of the table and sat down next to two beautiful sixth years. "Hello girls!" they said together. "What do you to want?" Came the reply. James went first "Lily my beautiful flower, please go to the End of year ball with me?"

"You have got to be joking Potter. I would have to be mad to go with you!" exclaimed Lily as she starred at James and thought what a nerve this boy has got. Getting down on one knee Sirius took Anthea's hand " It would give me the greatest honour if you would allow me to escort you to the ball my darling". Anthea looked at Sirius and laughed what a ham! But before she could answer James who was reminding Lily about the restrictions that Dumbledore had just made distracted her. Lily placed her head in her hands and uttered "God I'm doomed". The Boys informed the girls they would pick them up at 7 in the common room.

As the night of the Ball arrived relief spread through the teachers of Hogwarts, they could not have coped any longer with the excited students. Up in the girl's sixth year dorm frenzied activity was going on as they all got ready. Finally turning to look at each other they all gasped and shouted how fantastic they all looked. Waiting in the common room were a group of nervous 17-year-old boys hoping their dates would hurry up. At that moment they noticed the girls making their way down the stairs. Each of the boys thought they were the luckiest guys at Hogwarts as they saw their respective date. James stood starring at Lily and thought how beautiful she was and why had he not realised this. He could really fall for this girl. Lily looked at James who was waiting for her at the bottom of the stairs and thought that maybe this is not going to be so bad, he is really cute in those robes.

Through out the night Lily and James were inseparable, if they were not dancing they were sat talking together. As the last danced arrived Lily and James took to the floor, she put her arms around his neck and he held he tight to him. Slowly moving around the floor the looked into each other's eyes' and became lost in the moment and slowly their lips met and they kissed for the first time. This one kiss sealed their fates forever.

***********End flash back***************

Anthea starred into the fire and thought about her night at the Ball with Sirius, she smiled to herself as she realised that her own fate had been sealed that evening and that she had realised she would be bonded to Sirius for ever that night. Looking down at her left hand she wondered if the wedding ring she wore would ever be whole again and shine bright.

Harry looked at Madame Padfoot and wondered what she was thinking, "So, My mum and dad were really in love?" he finally said. "Yes Harry as much as 2 people could be" she replied. "You went to the Ball with Sirius Black?" Harry asked, "Did you know that he is my god father?"

"Yes Harry I went to the ball with Sirius and yes I know that he is your godfather." Anthea hoped that Harry did not see how anxious she was and frantically wondered how she could change the conversation.

Harry's face became filled with anger "If he and dad were such good friends how could he betray them? How could he do that knowing they loved him enough to make him my godfather?" Anthea got up and went over to Harry taking his hand in hers she said, "I don't know what happened the night your parent's died, but I doubt the obvious is true. One thing I do know is that regardless of what has happened Sirius Black will do you no harm Harry." At this statement Harry looked confused, Anthea continued "The only reason I can give you is that being your godfather has bonded the two of you together and it is a bond that cannot be broken."

Harry starred at Anthea confused not knowing what to believe. He stood up and moved towards the door. "I think I had better go now" as he reached for the door Anthea said "Harry – I am sorry I cant give you more answers but if you need to talk some more, please come back"

Harry simply nodded and left.



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