HARRY POTTER
TIME TRAVELER

Summary – Harry opens a book in the Restricted Section and it transports him 21 years into the future, where he meets up with the future Ron and Hermione and their son, Eddie. Harry also meets Lily Potter, Harry's very spunky and caring future teenage daughter with a hot temper and a bit of an attitude. Harry wants to know about his future, but he feels that Ron, Hermione, Lily, and Eddie are keeping something from him; some very deep, dark secrets.

Disclaimer – I do not own Harry Potter, the characters, or the Harry Potter world. They all belong to the fabulous J.K. Rowling. However, while I do not own their names, the characters and the personality traits of Lily Potter, Eddie Weasley, Daris Malfoy, Christof Nott, as well as Asher Lazard and Robyn Andrews all belong to me.

Chapter 24- Attack:

It was about a week after the Halloween Ball and despite the many heartfelt apologies, the owls, and even the bouquet of Ice Roses (roses charmed so that they glittered with ice without dying) he had given her; Lily still had not forgiven or spoken to Eddie. The only reason why she tolerated him in her presence was because she was in good spirits about Sirius never finding out about Harry's presence. However, he had left that night looking a bit frustrated and flustered over the fact that everyone seemed so nervous around him. But nonetheless, he was none the wiser and that was how everyone wanted it.

Despite Lily's good spirits, all was not well. Harry, Asher, and Robby were extremely frustrated with the pair. Eddie was always moping around and sulking and despite Lily's positive attitude, her temper was always so close to the surface and both Harry and Robby caught her spacing out, as though wanting to cry. Unfortunately, this had a horrible domino effect as Lily and Eddie's attitude affected everyone else around them, particularly Harry. Asher and Robby had no idea why Lily and Eddie were fighting but they knew it had something to do with Harry, as he outwardly blamed himself for ruining Lily and Eddie's friendship, no matter how many times Lily told him it was not his fault.

"Yeah, it's not my fault," Harry would say dryly, narrowing his own emerald depths at his future daughter. "You only stopped talking to him because of what he said to me! So, you explain to me how it's not my fault."

Every time Harry would say this, Lily made no response; but would just simply sigh and turn away. To be honest, she did not know how to respond to his comment. No matter how much she wanted to deny it, this argument was about Harry; but in her eyes, it did not make it his fault. After all, it was Eddies fault for making those comments and it was Lily's fault for choosing not to forgive him.

Asher and Robby confided in Harry that they thought the pair of them were rather pathetic and they constantly tried to get the details of the argument out of him so that they could care an intervention. But, Harry refused as if Lily and Eddie did not wish to tell them, then it was not Harry's place to do so. When they brought up the subject to Lily and Eddie, they would simply just change it.

The worst part was that Lily and Eddie's argument was that it was breaking up their small, little group. Asher felt that he was being forced to take Eddie's side and Robby felt as though she was forced to take Lily's side. Harry, of course, naturally took Lily's side, though he openly commented on how he thought she was overreacting just a little bit. Sure, Eddie said some horrible and untruthful things to him, but if Harry was willing to forgive him, surely Lily would be able to?

Unfortunately, Lily did not forgive easily. And things continued in an awkward, tense situation between the five friends.

"Can't you two just kiss and make up?" Asher whined one morning at breakfast, getting frustrated at their behavior. Eddie blushed at Asher's words and the very thought of kissing Lily, but said nothing and glared at his friend. Meanwhile Lily shot deadly daggers at him and began fingering her wand in the pocket of her robes. Asher must have noticed because he immediately widened his eyes and put his hands up in defense.

"It's just an expression," he said defensively. "I didn't mean to literally 'kiss' and make up. Don't get your knickers in a twist, Lily."

"I wouldn't push it, Ash," whispered Harry, who knew that Lily's temper was already so close to the surface due to this scuffle with Eddie and he did not want Asher antagonizing her anymore; not for Lily's sake, but for Asher's. He heeded Harry's warning, nodded and backed off, resuming his attention to his plate of food. No one else said a word for the remainder of their time in the Great Hall.

After breakfast, the five Gryffindors awkwardly walked to class in silence. Robby, feeling brave, was trying to strike up conversation, but it seemed that absolutely no one wanted to converse with anyone. Eddie was far too interested in the feet or the floor; no one really knew. Lily was too busy looking up at the paintings and portraits on the walls, making polite conversation and waving at them. It was clearly a diversion to try and avoid Eddie and any conversation with the other four. It was at this point that Robyn simply could not take the tension anymore.

"That's it!" shrieked Robby, her voice echoing throughout the corridor and startling many passing second years. Harry, Lily, Eddie, and Asher all jumped and stared at her wide-eyed. If she noticed their astonishment, she ignored it because she continued to screech like an owl in pain. "I've had enough of this!" She looked firmly at Lily and Eddie. "I have no idea what this argument is about, but you two need to stop this! You're best friends and it's killing the rest of us! What the bloody hell is wrong with you two? Things were going great at the dance? What the bloody hell happened?"

Eddie's chestnut eyes widened and his ears blushed scarlet at the mention of the dance; the first and looked to be only night he would ever hold Lily close to him. Like a rubber band ball in his stomach, he had also realized that it was the night that he discovered his true feelings for his best friend; that those feelings had become much stronger than just friendship. Fortunately for Eddie, Lily did not notice his embarrassment and just narrowed her eyes at her friend.

"Listen, Robyn," started Lily in a low, snarling voice. "Whatever happened between Eddie and I has absolutely nothing to do with you. So I suggest that you keep your nose out of other people's business, especially if you like it the way it is."

"Oh don't go threatening people, Lily," said Eddie in an angry and exasperated voice. "It doesn't make you sound tough." He did not know where this sudden anger towards Lily was coming from, but he suspected it had something to do with her not forgiving him. "Just because you're mad at me doesn't mean you have to take it out on Robby. Quit acting like a bit-"

"Watch your mouth, Ed," snapped Harry defensively, taking out his own wand, shooting him a nasty glare at him.

"Oh spare me," yelled Eddie, rolling his eyes. "Lily is a big girl, Harry. She doesn't need you to protect her!"

Harry, his own temper rising, opened his mouth to give an angry retort, but stopped as he opened it and simply stared at Eddie. His emerald green eyes slowly widened and it finally hit him; as though someone had dropped a pile of bricks on him. The answer was so obvious that he could not believe how thick he had been to not see it before. It explained why Eddie had completely blown up at him on the night of the Halloween Dance. Eddie was jealous that Lily had been spending of her time with Harry rather than with him. Harry realized that Eddie was bitter and jealous that Harry was taking over his job per say.

'Maybe,' Harry thought to himself, 'Eddie felt that it was his job and not Harry's to protect and be so close to Lily; especially with him being dead and all.'

Harry and Eddie continued to stay at one another, never breaking eye contact. Robyn and Asher were looking at the pair curiously. Lily on the other hand, had begun to notice the obvious tension between the two and let a groan of frustration and anger, raising and waving her fists in the air.

"Listen, I don't need this bullock," Lily growled, frowning, pocketing her wand and readjusting her bag over her shoulder. "Forget Potions; I don't need to deal with Snape either. I don't need any of this. I'm going to the Common Room to catch up on some work. I'll meet you guys later."

"I'll go with you," Harry offered. Eddie threw him a dirty look, but everyone else failed to notice. "I'm not really in the mood to deal with Snape either." Lily shook her head.

"Just go to class, Harry!" she snapped impatiently. "To be honest, I'd rather just be alone." Harry looked uncertain and he bit his lip nervously, causing Lily to roll her eyes and groan inwardly.

"I'll be fine" hissed Lily in an annoyed voice. "I'm only going to Gryffindor Tower! I may not like the red-headed git right now, but he does have a point; I am a big girl and can take care of myself." With that, she turned on heel and headed back in the direction of Gryffindor Tower, her fists clenched and she was mumbling incoherent words under her breath.

Harry sighed and shrugged before turning back to the other three. As much as he truthfully did not want to deal with Snape at the moment, he figured it was best to leave Lily alone for the time being. Harry admitted to knowing nothing about women, but one thing that Hermione had clearly expressed over the last year was that sometimes girls just needed some alone time to reflect on their thoughts and feelings. The idea was foreign to him and Ron, but they respected it all the same. After all, Lily was going emotionally going through quite a bit right now. She probably just needed some space to think things over. Harry respected that in Hermione's case and he figured he should probably do the same for Lily.

Harry, Eddie, Asher, and Robyn continued to walk down to the dungeons in silence. Harry supposed that Robby had given up on trying making small talk because she did not say anything for the remainder of the walk. However, as Harry walked into the classroom with Eddie, Asher, and Robby, he had a sudden and terrible, overwhelming feeling. He stopped in tracks and gasped.

"Harry?" whispered Eddie urgently. He remembered that look from when he was a child. "Does your scar hurt? Is it-?"

"I…I'm going to go check on Lily," he said in a monotone voice, causing Eddie's eyebrows to shoot so far up that they disappeared into his hair.

"Harry…"

"I just…I have a bad feeling, Ed," said Harry in a slight mumble. Asher and Robyn were both looking at them curiously now. "I want to check on her."

"You think something bad happened to her?" asked Eddie urgently. But, Harry did not answer. Instead, he dropped his bag and books on the floor and dashed in the direction of Gryffindor Tower. But, little did he know that Eddie had followed his example, dropped his own bag, and began running faster in the same direction. This earned them curious stares from many of their classmates but they did not care nor did they notice. They did not even notice each other's presence; they both just ran as fast as they could towards the portrait of the Fat Lady. There was definitely something wrong. Harry could feel it from the tips of his toes to the deepest later of his bones.

As they rounded a corner that led to the entrance of Gryffindor Tower, they saw the small body of a girl sprawled out on the floor; her school bag and her books were scattered all around her and there was a wand in the girl's right hand; which showed that she had at least tried to put up some kind of fight. Using his own instincts, Harry suspected that this girl had tried to duel another student and had lost miserably. He was almost afraid to approach her; the memories of his second year began to swarm around him. But, he knew that he had no other choice.

Eddie and Harry, finally acknowledging each other's presence looked at each other and nodded. Harry could not help but notice that he looked almost as frightened and sick as he did. They both took out their wands and slowly walked towards the girl to get a good look at her and to see who she was. Harry could tell by the tie on her uniform and crest on her black robes that she was a Gryffindor. When they final got a good look at the girl's face, Eddie gasped out loud and dropped his wand before rushing over to her and cradling her head..

Harry's heart seemed to stop in his chest as he saw the blonde headed girl wearing glasses, lying on the floor unconscious.

It was Lily.

A note from the Jitterbelle. Another revised chapter dated 5/2/2011. Please read and review! It would be mucho appreciated!

Coming in Chapter 25 – We find out what happened to Lily.