Harry Potter, Time Traveler Chapter 39: Part of Me, a harry potter fanfic

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 39 – Part of Me:

"Harry?" a voice called out gingerly. Harry and Lily parted and turned around to see. Hermione, Ron, Remus, Sirius, Snape, and Eddie were all standing there; in the doors of the hospital wing. Harry and Lily both noticed that Hermione had the Time-Travel book clutched tightly to her chest. "Harry, it's time…"

Harry nodded silently, looking glum, and followed the adults to Hermione's office. Lily swung her legs over the side of her bed, pulled on her navy blue dressing gown, and followed close on Harry's heels. Harry could not help but notice how Lily's eyes were completely focued on the ground as she trailed behind everyone else. Eddie also noticed her behavior and slowed down so that he was in step with her. For a minute, Harry thought that Lily may have been crying, but he knew that was not true. He knew that that she was unbelievably hurt and upset but Lily was not crying; she never cried. It was at that moment that Harry desperately wanted to know why she did not cry.

They all reached Hermione's office. Everyone stood around Harry and watched as Hermione handed him the Time Travel book, tears welling up in her eyes. When she backed away from Harry, as he clutched the book tightly in his now white-knuckled hands, Ron put a comforting arm around his wife.

"Well, this is it," said Harry, a lump forming in his throat and his voice shaking. He turned towards his two best friends and gave a very weak smile.

"We're going to miss you so much, Harry," whispered Hermione, her hand pressed against her mouth as though she could not believe this was happening. "It was nice having the old Harry around creating chaos around Hogwarts again."

"I hope so," grinned Harry. "I plan on the three of us creating tons of havoc for the next three years at Hogwarts. But, it was great seeing how you guys turned out. I'm so glad that my best friends found happiness in each other." This comment caused Ron and Hermione to turn and look at each other lovingly before Ron turned back to look at Harry.

"Forget chaos, Harry. The real question is, are you sure you can handle another three years of our bickering?" asked Ron, giving his wife a playful nudge on the shoulder. Hermione playfully glared at him, then pressed her head against his shoulder. Harry gave a weak chuckle.

"I lasted four years, already," he said quietly. "And with great friends like you two, three more won't make a difference." Hermione let out a choked sob as Harry strode towards his friends and hugged them tightly, so that the three of them shared a three-way hug. They both looked startled for a moment, but hugged him back. Tears were streaming down Hermione's face to the point where she was shaking with sadness. Ron playfully ruffled Harry's head and pulled away, still holding on to his wife in a comforting manner.

"I'll miss you two," said Harry, his voice trailing off.

"Harry, you'll see us in a few minutes," joked Ron. "But, we won't see you. We'll miss you mate, more than you'll ever know." Harry just stared at him.

"Yeah, thanks," he whispered. Harry then turned towards Remus. Remus was not crying, but he looked worse than he ever did when it was during the full moon. Sighing with defeat, Harry went to him and hugged him tightly.

"I'll miss you Harry," Remus whispered into his hair. "You were a short, but bright sunshine in this dim life of mine."

"Thanks, Moony," he whispered back. "I'll miss you too." They parted and Harry turned to Eddie.

"It…er…it was nice meeting you," said Eddie awkwardly, not knowing really what to say to Harry. Harry threw his head back and laughed before reaching out and pulling his future godson into a tight embrace.

"You're so much like you're dad," said Harry, amused. "Ron and Hermione must be very proud of you. I know that I am. I couldn't imagine a better godson than one like you." Harry patted him roughly on the back. Eddie went a little red and smiled.

"And on a more personal note, out of all the boys that care about Lily the way that you do, I'm glad that it's you," Harry whispered to Eddie so no one else could hear him. Eddie looked at Harry wide-eyed and went completely scarlet, looking at his feet. Harry could not help but grin at the embarrassed look on his godson's face. Turning away from Eddie, Harry shifted his gaze towards Sirius.

"Sirius?" Harry called out timidly.

"Harry," he said, his voice croaking severely. He held out his arms towards him and before Harry could say anything else he found himself in Sirius's arms being hugged tighter than he had ever felt in his life. Harry started to feel the tears welling up in his eyes and hugged his godfather back, crying into Sirius's robes. Sirius buried his face into Harry's messy jet-black hair and sobbed uncontrollably.

"Please take care of yourself, Harry," he whispered. Harry could feel Sirius's tears wetting his hair.

"I don't need to take of myself," Harry responded. "I have you…and everyone else to take care of me. That's all I need."

These words made Sirius only sob harder. Harry and his godfather slowly parted and he found that he could not look into Sirius's face without getting choked up. Harry turned his head away and his gaze fell directly on Lily, his future daughter. She stood there, just staring at Harry with so many emotions in her emerald green eyes. She blinked repeatedly and her jaw was set. Harry felt his heart fail.

"Lily?" Harry said slowly. Lily nodded to show him that she was listening. "I'll miss you…"

"I'll miss you more," whispered Lily softly and sadly, though there was no croak in her voice. Harry knew that she was not going to cry. According to his sources, she had not cried even when he had died; she was not going to cry now. "Remember, Harry, I never regretted getting to know you. Always remember that…"

"I won't forget it," said Harry quietly, feeling the tears welling up in his eyes again. "I'm so happy that I got to meet you, Lily. You're everything I could have ever asked for in a daughter, if not more.

"I'm just so…proud of you, Lily Potter," said Harry, his voice shaking tremendously and uncontrollably, tears streaming down his face. "I love you so much."

"I love you too, Harry," whispered Lily, smiling up at him, though excruciating pain was written all over her face and in her emerald depths. "But even though you're leaving, you're never really gone.

"I'll always have you with me, Harry. When you died saving me, you gave a part of yourself to me. So now that part of you will always be with me. I'll always have you with me, Harry; always. Where ever I am, I know you'll be there too. You're my father, Harry Potter, and therefore, a part of me."

"That means so much to me, Lily," said Harry, his eyes filled with tears, red and puffy. "You mean so much to me…you're everything…" Lily strode forward and hugged Harry, burying her face into his shoulder. Harry hugged her back, tears falling down his cheeks. He had grown to love Lily so much and he simply did not want to lose her. But, in reality, he would never lose her. What she had said was right; being her father…Lily being his daughter meant that they were a part of each other and always would be.

"Lily? Can I ask you something?"

"Anything."

"How come you never cry?" whispered Harry curiously. Lily looked at him for a minute, and then smiled softly.

"Honestly Harry? I don't know how to cry," she answered truthfully. "It's weird, yeah? I physically don't know how to cry." Harry sat there stunned for a moment, but did not ask any more questions. Deep down, Lily was thankful for that. She already felt out of place being the daughter of the Boy Who Lived and the Heir of Gryffindor; she did not want to talk about anything else that separated her from everyone else.

"Harry, it's time to perform the Memory Charm," said Hermione, regrettably. She took out her wand and pointed it directly at Harry. Harry turned from Lily to Hermione and hesitantly nodded. Bravely, he walked towards his best friend and stood in front of her with the Time Travel book clutched in his hands.

"Harry," Lily called out suddenly, with agony in her voice. Everyone turned to look at her and Harry stared intently at her. "I love you and I'll never regret having you as my father. Please remember that?"

"I love you too, Lily," Harry managed to choke out, tears welling up in his eyes as he turned to face Hermione again. They both nodded at one another.

"Obliviate!" Hermione cried out, pointing her wand directly at Harry. The light blue light hit Harry in the face and he stumbled backwards for a moment. Hermione let out a dry sob and rushed out of her office. Everyone nodded and agreed to follow, except for Lily. Lily walked towards Harry and took the book from him.

"Harry, are you alright?" she asked in concern, as he shook his head and looked around the office before setting his gaze on Lily.

"What's going on? Who are you?" asked Harry, looking as though he were going to panic. His words tore at Lily's heart; he did not remember her at all. It felt like her father had disowned her and joined Voldemort all over again. She held her breath for a minute, so desperately wanting to cry but she knew that she had to stay strong, for only a few minutes more. Lily just took a deep breath and shook off the pain that she was feeling.

"Harry, listen to me," whispered Lily sternly. Harry stared at her as she handed him the Time Travel book. "When you open this book, I want you to think of the number negative twenty-one, and then turn the page. When you turn the page, I want you to think of the Restricted Section of the library. Do you understand, Harry?" It was a long time; it felt like hours before Harry nodded, feeling he had to trust this girl, but not knowing or understanding why.

"Okay, good," Lily made sure that he had the book in his hands. Harry stared at it for a moment before opening it. Just as the strange girl instructed, he thought of the number negative twenty-one and then the Restricted Section of the library. Unexpectedly, Harry felt himself disappear into a tornado of swirling colors, leaving Lily there standing alone in Hermione's office, her heart tearing apart as she took one last glance at the father she had never known.

Lily sighed as she watched her future father disappear from her forever. As she watched the book fall to the floor with a loud thud, she knew that she had meant every word that she had said to him being a part of her. Everywhere she was, he would be there too. He was in her and she was in him; they had a connection that no one could break, including Voldemort. They would never leave each other.

Lily had Harry in her heart and that is what counted. That was all she needed; all that she would ever need.

With one last defeated sigh, Lily picked up the Time Travel book and walked out of Hermione's office.

When I think back on these times
And the dreams we left behind
I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed
To get to have you in my life
When I look back on these days
I'll look and see your face
You were right there for me

In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you
For all my life
I'll keep apart of you with me
And everywhere I am
There you'll be
Everywhere I am there you'll be

Well you showed me how it feels
To feel the sky within my reach
And I will always remember
All the strength you gave to me
Your love made me make it through
I owe so much to you
You were right there for me

In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there I'll always be a place for you
For all my life
I'll keep apart of you with me
And everywhere I am
There you'll be
Everywhere I am there you'll be

Cause I always saw in you my light
My strength
And I want to thank you now for all the ways
You were right there for me
You were right there for me
Always...

There you'll be...

A note from the Jitterbelle. This was a difficult chapter to write. It was also a tough chapter to revise. Some people might comment that it is impossible to not be able to physically cry, but I did know someone who could not physically cry so it is certainly possible…just saying! Anyways, Harry has gone back home and there is one more chapter. Please be sure to read, enjoy, and review!

Disclaimers for the song in this chapter:

Faith Hill – "There You'll Be"

Coming in Chapter 40 - FINAL CHAPTER! Aftermath from both Harry and Lily's point of view…