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A/N: Thanks for all the reviews – Greatly appreciated!! – Hope you like this chapter?
A couple of you have asked about hurrying up and finishing – Not sure when or how this story will finish – I have ideas that may take the story all the way up to Harry's time frame or I may end it at L/J's death or at the end of seventh year – It really will be a case of wait and see.
1.1.1 DO GIRLS HAVE TO GIGGLE?
Eyes opening slowly a soft smile on her lips Lily thought I hope it's like that for real and not just a dream. As soon as the thought was finished Lily felt a deep heat run through her body and hoped that Aggy was still asleep because her face was probably the same colour as her hair.
Unfortunately for Lily her wish did not come true as she heard her friend say "So what's got you all flustered this early in the morning I wonder?"
Lily groaned and rolled over burring her face into her pillow after a couple of seconds she turned back to find Aggy staring at her with an amused look on her face and said "That's for me to know and you to NEVER find out"
All this managed was to make Aggy laugh harder causing Lily to throw a pillow at her and yet another pillow fight broke out between the two teenage girls.
Falling back on their beds laughing Aggy said "Come on…lets get dressed and packed" glancing at Lily she said "So we can get to James's house and may be your dreams will come true" as she said this Aggy dove for cover onto the floor behind her bed. When no retaliation seemed to becoming Aggy bobbed her head up and giggled at the look on Lily's face.
Raising her hands Aggy said "Truce…please don't hex me" and taking in the surprised look on Lily's face she said "I am a teenage girl with a boyfriend as well you know" and smirked at her friend.
This brought Lily out of the depths of shock and caused the pair of them to giggle more. Soon the girls were dressed, packed and heading down to wizard services.
Stepping into the office the girls smiled and walked over to Lizzy Ward, sitting down they both said "Good morning"
"Good morning girls" she said noting the excited looks on their faces "Just a few thing to discuss before you go for breakfast." Watching them nod she continued "After breakfast you may go into Diagon Alley for a short while but be back in this office by 11.30…You are expected at the Minister of Magic's house for Lunch"
"Miss Ward I was wondering do we have to report back here before we go to stay with the Lupin's and the Black's?" Aggy asked
Checking her notes she said "No it seems you will floo directly to each home…after today I will not expect to see you back in this office until the week before school starts" watching them for a moment she said "Well I suggest you get up to breakfast"
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It wasn't long before the girls found themselves wandering around Diagon Alley. Breakfast had been fun and as usual the girls had been centre of attention, everyone telling them they would miss them and to come back soon.
They made a quick stop at Gringott's to get some money to last them the rest of summer. Quality Quidditch supplies was first on their agenda as Lily realised she needed to replenish some of her broom care products. Coming out of the shop the girls decided to head over to the Leaky Cauldron and grab a butter beer before heading back to the Ministry.
As it approached 11.30 the girls headed back to the Ministry and wizards services. Entering the office they noticed that their trunks had been brought down for them.
Lizzy Ward got up from her chair and moved around the desk and was surprised as Lily hugged her saying "Thanks for everything we will see you in six weeks."
Recovering from the shock the old witch said "Your welcome…I hope you have a good summer" and motioned for them to go to the fireplace.
As she was throwing the floo powder in Lily said to Aggy "You need to shout 'Archer's Lodge'" noticing the look on Lizzy's face she said "I was there for the Mr Potter's birthday party earlier in the year" and smiled.
Stepping into the flames holding on to her trunk Lily said "Bye Lizzy… 'Archer's Lodge'" and spun away. Straight after her Aggy followed saying bye to the old witch and spinning away.
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That morning in Archer's Lodge an excited seventeen-year-old boy was trying to look calm and relaxed. Mrs Potter had only just managed over breakfast not to laugh at the thought of her son being a lovesick puppy.
Coming out of the kitchen after making sure everything was ready for the arrival of their houseguests Mrs Potter wandered into the sitting room with the book she had picked up from the library earlier that morning. Standing in the doorway for a second she suppressed a chuckle at the sight of James pacing the length of the room.
"James sit down before you wear the carpet out…they are not due for another hour" his mother finally said.
Snapping out of his daydream type state James looked up at her "Oh sorry…being a bit of an idiot aren't I?" Mrs Potter nodded at her son and patted the sofa next to her. James flopped down onto the sofa next to her causing his mother to smile.
Studying her son closely she thought I had better have the dreaded chat…I know Harry won't have talked to him…Big chicken
Looking at him she said "James I need to talk to you about Lily"
An edgy tone in his voice he said "What's wrong mum…Has something happened to Lily?"
Smiling "No James…I just wanted to talk about you and Lily." Pausing for a moment hoping her son would catch on.
Wincing slightly James thought Oh no…I need help but before he could say anything his mother continued.
"James there is nothing to be embarrassed about…its just you need to remember you still have a year left at school." Stopping Ellie Potter thought How to phrase the next bit?…Oh well here we go. "I brought this for you to read…It is better to be safe than sorry…Not that I'm condoning anything but well we can't stop you so I would rather you were prepared" and she handed him the book.
Looking down at the books his mother had placed in his lap James blushed and thought I can't believe my mother has just given me a book on birth control…Oh my god
Ellie Potter decided now would be a good time to leave her son alone "If you need to talk about anything I will always be here for you James" patting his hand she said "You might want to take that upstairs before the girls arrive." She only just managed to keep a straight face as James dashed from the room with a look of pure horror on his face.
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Twenty minutes later James came back into the sitting room but could not manage to look his mother in the eye as the two of them went to stand near the fireplace. Within seconds Lily stepped out of the flames and smiled, putting her trunk down she said "Hello Mrs Potter." Moving closer to James she said "Hi James"
Opening her arms to hug him he caught her hands and smiled at her saying "Hello Lily" and he placed a kiss on her cheek. Lily raised an eyebrow and thought Oh very proper and formal today aren't we but was distracted by a chuckling Mrs Potter. Lily gave James a, What the hell is going on look? But he just smiled at her.
The tension was cut as Aggy stepped out of the fireplace and smiled at them all saying "Hello"
Mrs Potter smiled "Hello dear" turning to James "James please show the girls to their rooms and then come down…lunch is nearly ready"
Nodding he said, "Yes mother" and couldn't help smiling at the grimace on his mothers face.
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Lily wasn't quite sure what was going on since getting there James had been a little strange, lunch wasn't any better.
As dessert was being served Mrs Potter couldn't believe her son was being such a prat. Looking at the three of them she said, "I hope your rooms are ok girls"
Both smiled and said, "Yes thanks"
"Oh yes I almost forgot Remus will be here tomorrow morning" watching Aggy's face light up made her smile. "Why don't you spend the rest of the day unpacking and James can help you get aquatinted with the house." Standing up she said "Well I'd better get going…I'll see you all at dinner"
Watching his mother leave the room James said, "Are you two finished?" As they nodded "Come on then…unpack first and then I'll show you around"
Lily was now getting a little annoyed with James's tone, standing "It is quite all right James I think I can manage to find my way back…I have been here before" and with that she flounced out of the room.
Shaking her head Aggy said "Sometimes James you are the biggest idiot alive…What the hell has got into you?" but she did not wait for an answer and quickly followed Lily out of the room.
James sat head in hands thinking I know.
Finally catching up with Lily Aggy touched her arm "Lily are you ok?"
"I don't know what's got into him" reaching Aggy's door she said "I'll see you in a bit…Lets just unpack…ok." Aggy simple nodded on went throw the door. Lily walked a little further along the corridor and into her own room. Going over to the bed she thought I really do love this room…Thank god something feels friendly and she started to unpack.
Everything put away Lily sat at the dressing table and started to brush her hair, lost in her own world Lily did not notice the bedroom door slowly open or the figure that entered. That was until he appeared in the mirror and she jumped out of her skin.
Her breathing finally returning to normal she flung her self around "James Potter what the hell are you doing?" her eyes flashed him a warning of beware.
Instinctively James took a step back he'd seen her like this before "Lily I'm sorry" pausing he noticed this had had no effect on her at all "Lily please I'm really sorry for before"
Running her hand over her robes Lily stared directly at him a stern look on her face "Your sorry…that you for the last hour and a half have treated me like something the cat dragged in." Suddenly Lily's anger boiled "WELL I'M SORRY JUST DOESN'T BLOODY CUT IT POTTER"
Motionless James thought Shit…she is really mad…How the hell am I going to get out of this one? Then taking another step back James's leg caught the edge of the bed, before he knew what was happening he felt himself hit the corner of the four poster bed and slid straight over the other side landing in a heap on the floor.
Lily stood watching James fall as if it was slow motion, as he disappeared, her face cracked into a smile and she giggled. Going over to her bed she lay down and peered over the edge at the crumpled heap formally known as James Potter.
All traces of anger seemed to have melted away and looking up at her James thought Thank you god. Righting himself he knelt up so that he was on eye level with her "Lily I am sorry" holding his hand up to stop her from saying anything "Just before you arrived Mum did something that freaked me out a little." Lily gave him a quizzical look and he said, "She gave me a book on birth control" at this Lily let out a huge roar of laughter.
Rushing from her room Aggy flung Lily's door open to see James still knelt on the floor and Lily rolling over her bed laughing so hard tears were running down her face. Walking over to James "James what on earth is going on?"
Rolling back to face them both Lily slightly calmer forced herself to sit up watching James nod at her she said "He had the sex and birth control talk with his Mum."
Aggy sat down on the bed next to Lily raising an eyebrow she said "You mean all this was over birth control" Lily nodded and James blushed. "Remember when we had 'the chat' with my Mum" and now both girls were giggling.
For the next half an hour Lily and Aggy told James about the time spent in Aggy's kitchen with her mum and then they showed him the charms she had given them.
As calm descended on the room Lily asked "James why didn't you just tell her about the chastity charm?"
Rolling his eyes he said, "Because then I would have had to explain how I found out about it!" this simply caused the girls to start giggling again.
Finally James said, "Come on lets show Aggy around" both girls nodded and James helped them off the bed. The rest of the afternoon was spent exploring James's house. Dinner was less strained now that James had got over being embarrassed and soon they were heading for bed.
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Aggy woke with a smile on her face similar to the one Lily had the day before and she chuckled to herself. Getting dressed she went to get Lily and head down to breakfast. Finding James already sat at the table a wicked smile crossed Lily's face, walking over to him she placed a kiss on his cheek saying "Good morning" and smiled sweetly at him.
Blushing James was not helped by the sound of the three women sat at the table giggling. Hearing someone say "Hello" from the sitting room James thought Thank god reinforcements.
Mrs Potter looked at Aggy and said "Aggy will you please go and bring Remus into the dinning room." Smiling at Mrs Potter she got up.
Aggy found Remus stood in front of the fireplace, grateful the others were still in the dining room she put her arms around him and kissed him mumbling "I've really missed you" and resting her head on his chest.
This caused Remus to pull her closer to him, holding her tight capturing the scent of her hair he said, "Not half as much as I've missed you"
Raising her head she looked into his eyes knowing that the only time she ever really let her guard down was when he held her. Smiling she said "Come on we better go into the dining room" grinning wickedly "Don't want them to think we are up to no good!"
Remus blushed making Aggy giggle, taking hold of his hand she led him out of the room only pausing to leave his luggage in the hall before going into the dining room.
Mrs Potter smiled, Lily raised her eyebrows at her friend and James winked at Remus, all laughed as Remus blushed.
Remus went to sit by James saying "Hello everyone and thank you Mrs Potter for inviting me to stay"
"You are very welcome Remus…Have you had your breakfast?" she asked
No longer red he said, "Yes thank you…but I would like a cup of tea if there is any left"
At that moment a little house elf appeared and presented Remus with a cup of tea.
Finishing the last of her tea Mrs Potter said "Some of us have work to do so I will see you all at dinner" looking at James "Wimbly is preparing you a picnic for lunch…Have a good day" and with that she left.
The four friends sat chatting about what to do for the rest of the day as they finished breakfast. The girls decided that they needed to get Remus's stuff up to his room and then they wanted to do a bit more exploring of the house before lunch.
They soon found themselves upstairs heading down the left-hand corridor Remus had been put into a guestroom near James but both were not that far away from the girls. Aggy and Lily sat down on Remus's bed chatting and watching the boy's quickly unpacked Remus's stuff.
Hearing a giggling noise the boys turned around and James thought Why do girls giggle?…even my mum does it…Do they never grow out of it? .
Looking at them James said "What so funny?" but all he got was a hand pointing at an item of clothing they had dropped. Rolling his eyes James said "Remus it seems your underwear is causing this (pointing at the girls) girlie display".
Quickly retrieving the boxer shorts from the floor Remus shoved them into the first open draw. Smiling at his blushing friend James thought He is going to have to toughen up and looking at the girls he said, "It is only underwear…it's not that exciting"
At this Lily leaned closer to Aggy and whispered to her so that the boys couldn't hear. Aggy's eyes went wide, mouth gaped open and it was now her turn to blush. After a second she pushed Lily off the bed saying "Lily Evans I'm shocked" and covered her face with her hands.
Walking over to them James asked "What did she say?" the girls looked at one another and shaking their heads at him started giggling again.
Coming to stand next to his friend Remus said, "From the looks on their faces I'm not sure we really want the answer to that question"
James had to nodded saying "I'm not sure I can cope with this for two weeks" looking at the girls he said "Are you two going to sit giggling all day or are we going to do something?"
Holding her arms out to him James leant down and hauled Lily to her feet. Straightening her shirt Lily said "Sorry" and taking hold of his hand started to walk out of the room. Remus and Aggy closely followed them.
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By lunchtime they had covered most of the upper floors of the house and James had explained the significance of some of the portraits they had seen.
Collecting the picnic basket from the kitchen they headed outside. Carrying the basket James led them to a small grove formed from cherry blossom trees that over looked the lake.
Taking the basket from him Lily took the blanket out and spread it out on the ground. Soon the food was laid out and they were sat eating the delicious snacks that they had been packed. The four friends enjoyed a pleasant lunch in the shade of the cherry blossom trees. Lily and Aggy were both sat leaning against their boyfriends telling them all about their excursions at the Ministry.
Good food, sunshine and the comfort of each other soon became too much for the four teenagers and as the afternoon wore on the voices became softer until eventually only quiet even breathing could be heard. Curled up in the cool shade the boys held their girlfriends like precious gifts from the gods.
Light fading James opened his eyes smiling as he realised that they had slept most of the afternoon. His only need was to kiss the beautiful girl sleeping in his arms. Glancing up James thought Remus deserves someone to love and smiled at the contented look on his friends face.
James pulled Lily tighter to him returning his face to rest on her hair and sighed, drifting back into sleep.
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Mr Harry Potter stepped out of the fireplace smiling at the sight of his wife sitting reading by the window. "Good evening dear"
Looking up Mrs Potter smiled "Hello Harry" getting up she stretch and walked over to her husband.
Embracing his wife Harry kissed her and said, "So where are the kids?"
Ellie Potter shrugged "I've not seen them since this morning…They were going to have a picnic"
Mr Potter clapped his hands and a small house elf appeared "Hello Wimbly…Do you know where James and his friends are?"
Bowing to her master Wimbly replied "They is out by the lake Minister…They is not coming back in yet…. Do you want Wimbly to fetch them?"
"No thank you…could you have dinner ready in thirty minutes" he said.
Bowing "Yes Minister" and she disappeared as quickly as she appeared.
"Come on Ellie that's go and find them" he said taking hold of his wife's hand.
Soon they were walking through the gardens both seem to know the direction in which they would find the teenagers. Reaching the Cherry blossom grove they smiled at each other. Ellie Potter smiled and leaning against her husband said "Look familiar" and both smiled as they remembered being found in this very same spot by Harry's parents over thirty years ago.
Harry and Ellie Potter chuckled at the memory as they stood and watched there son snuggled up asleep in the late afternoon sunlight with his girlfriend.
Eyes still closed James thought what is she laughing about now. Opening his eyes he gazed down at Lily who was still sleeping in his arms and thought funny I could have sworn I heard her laugh but it was then he noticed the shadow and looked up to see his parents watching him. James groaned and buried his face into Lily's hair.
Watching their son only made the Potters laugh louder having the effect of disturbing the other slumbering teenagers. Remus nearly jumped out of his skin causing Aggy to roll face first into the grass.
"Remus you prat…what did you do that for?" she shouted at him but noticing the two adults she elbowed him in the side saying "Sorry." Remus blushed causing Aggy to roll her eyes at him.
Raising his head James managed to smile at his parents and gently nudge Lily who rolled over and snuggled closer into James's chest. It was now James's turn to blush especially when his mum let out a giggle. Leaning closer James whispered "Lily wake up" she squirmed in his arms and said "Oh James" as she felt him raise them both into a sitting position. From where she was sat Lily could see Remus and Aggy and thought Why are they looking like that?…They look as if they have seen… at this Lily turned slightly and realised what or who they were looking at. Groaning she turned her face back into James chest saying, "Oh no"
Letting out a slight chuckle Mr Potter said, "Hello…looks like you all had a nice afternoon" and the chuckle turned into a laugh as he saw the reactions of the four teenagers. Stepping forward he held a hand out to Lily "let me help you up my dear." Lily accepted the offer and was soon on her feet and turning to help James up, Mrs Potter sorted the picnic basket out with a quick flick of her wand and it was soon floating back towards the house.
Mrs Potter held her hands out to the girls and said, "Come on girls lets go back up to the house and freshen up for dinner"
Lily gave James a nervous glance before following Mrs Potter and was so glad that Aggy was there. Holding on to the girls hands they had not got far from the three men when Mrs Potter said "Don't worry" and smiling "Harry and I got caught in the exact same spot by his parents when we were about your age." Lily and Aggy looked at Mrs Potter and all three of them started giggling.
A little further back James said "Dad why do they do that?"
"Do what James?" he asked
"Giggle"
Signing Mr Potter put his arms around the shoulders of the two boys and said "That boys is one of the mysteries of the world" and they followed them into the house.
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A/N: Hope you liked this chapter – More to come on the girl's summer adventures in the next few chapters.
Thanks for reading – Please don't forget to click the button and let me know what you think – Any suggestions are always appreciated
Madame Padfoot
A/N: Thanks for all the reviews – Greatly appreciated!! – Hope you like this chapter?
A couple of you have asked about hurrying up and finishing – Not sure when or how this story will finish – I have ideas that may take the story all the way up to Harry's time frame or I may end it at L/J's death or at the end of seventh year – It really will be a case of wait and see.
1.1.1 DO GIRLS HAVE TO GIGGLE?
Eyes opening slowly a soft smile on her lips Lily thought I hope it's like that for real and not just a dream. As soon as the thought was finished Lily felt a deep heat run through her body and hoped that Aggy was still asleep because her face was probably the same colour as her hair.
Unfortunately for Lily her wish did not come true as she heard her friend say "So what's got you all flustered this early in the morning I wonder?"
Lily groaned and rolled over burring her face into her pillow after a couple of seconds she turned back to find Aggy staring at her with an amused look on her face and said "That's for me to know and you to NEVER find out"
All this managed was to make Aggy laugh harder causing Lily to throw a pillow at her and yet another pillow fight broke out between the two teenage girls.
Falling back on their beds laughing Aggy said "Come on…lets get dressed and packed" glancing at Lily she said "So we can get to James's house and may be your dreams will come true" as she said this Aggy dove for cover onto the floor behind her bed. When no retaliation seemed to becoming Aggy bobbed her head up and giggled at the look on Lily's face.
Raising her hands Aggy said "Truce…please don't hex me" and taking in the surprised look on Lily's face she said "I am a teenage girl with a boyfriend as well you know" and smirked at her friend.
This brought Lily out of the depths of shock and caused the pair of them to giggle more. Soon the girls were dressed, packed and heading down to wizard services.
Stepping into the office the girls smiled and walked over to Lizzy Ward, sitting down they both said "Good morning"
"Good morning girls" she said noting the excited looks on their faces "Just a few thing to discuss before you go for breakfast." Watching them nod she continued "After breakfast you may go into Diagon Alley for a short while but be back in this office by 11.30…You are expected at the Minister of Magic's house for Lunch"
"Miss Ward I was wondering do we have to report back here before we go to stay with the Lupin's and the Black's?" Aggy asked
Checking her notes she said "No it seems you will floo directly to each home…after today I will not expect to see you back in this office until the week before school starts" watching them for a moment she said "Well I suggest you get up to breakfast"
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It wasn't long before the girls found themselves wandering around Diagon Alley. Breakfast had been fun and as usual the girls had been centre of attention, everyone telling them they would miss them and to come back soon.
They made a quick stop at Gringott's to get some money to last them the rest of summer. Quality Quidditch supplies was first on their agenda as Lily realised she needed to replenish some of her broom care products. Coming out of the shop the girls decided to head over to the Leaky Cauldron and grab a butter beer before heading back to the Ministry.
As it approached 11.30 the girls headed back to the Ministry and wizards services. Entering the office they noticed that their trunks had been brought down for them.
Lizzy Ward got up from her chair and moved around the desk and was surprised as Lily hugged her saying "Thanks for everything we will see you in six weeks."
Recovering from the shock the old witch said "Your welcome…I hope you have a good summer" and motioned for them to go to the fireplace.
As she was throwing the floo powder in Lily said to Aggy "You need to shout 'Archer's Lodge'" noticing the look on Lizzy's face she said "I was there for the Mr Potter's birthday party earlier in the year" and smiled.
Stepping into the flames holding on to her trunk Lily said "Bye Lizzy… 'Archer's Lodge'" and spun away. Straight after her Aggy followed saying bye to the old witch and spinning away.
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That morning in Archer's Lodge an excited seventeen-year-old boy was trying to look calm and relaxed. Mrs Potter had only just managed over breakfast not to laugh at the thought of her son being a lovesick puppy.
Coming out of the kitchen after making sure everything was ready for the arrival of their houseguests Mrs Potter wandered into the sitting room with the book she had picked up from the library earlier that morning. Standing in the doorway for a second she suppressed a chuckle at the sight of James pacing the length of the room.
"James sit down before you wear the carpet out…they are not due for another hour" his mother finally said.
Snapping out of his daydream type state James looked up at her "Oh sorry…being a bit of an idiot aren't I?" Mrs Potter nodded at her son and patted the sofa next to her. James flopped down onto the sofa next to her causing his mother to smile.
Studying her son closely she thought I had better have the dreaded chat…I know Harry won't have talked to him…Big chicken
Looking at him she said "James I need to talk to you about Lily"
An edgy tone in his voice he said "What's wrong mum…Has something happened to Lily?"
Smiling "No James…I just wanted to talk about you and Lily." Pausing for a moment hoping her son would catch on.
Wincing slightly James thought Oh no…I need help but before he could say anything his mother continued.
"James there is nothing to be embarrassed about…its just you need to remember you still have a year left at school." Stopping Ellie Potter thought How to phrase the next bit?…Oh well here we go. "I brought this for you to read…It is better to be safe than sorry…Not that I'm condoning anything but well we can't stop you so I would rather you were prepared" and she handed him the book.
Looking down at the books his mother had placed in his lap James blushed and thought I can't believe my mother has just given me a book on birth control…Oh my god
Ellie Potter decided now would be a good time to leave her son alone "If you need to talk about anything I will always be here for you James" patting his hand she said "You might want to take that upstairs before the girls arrive." She only just managed to keep a straight face as James dashed from the room with a look of pure horror on his face.
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Twenty minutes later James came back into the sitting room but could not manage to look his mother in the eye as the two of them went to stand near the fireplace. Within seconds Lily stepped out of the flames and smiled, putting her trunk down she said "Hello Mrs Potter." Moving closer to James she said "Hi James"
Opening her arms to hug him he caught her hands and smiled at her saying "Hello Lily" and he placed a kiss on her cheek. Lily raised an eyebrow and thought Oh very proper and formal today aren't we but was distracted by a chuckling Mrs Potter. Lily gave James a, What the hell is going on look? But he just smiled at her.
The tension was cut as Aggy stepped out of the fireplace and smiled at them all saying "Hello"
Mrs Potter smiled "Hello dear" turning to James "James please show the girls to their rooms and then come down…lunch is nearly ready"
Nodding he said, "Yes mother" and couldn't help smiling at the grimace on his mothers face.
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Lily wasn't quite sure what was going on since getting there James had been a little strange, lunch wasn't any better.
As dessert was being served Mrs Potter couldn't believe her son was being such a prat. Looking at the three of them she said, "I hope your rooms are ok girls"
Both smiled and said, "Yes thanks"
"Oh yes I almost forgot Remus will be here tomorrow morning" watching Aggy's face light up made her smile. "Why don't you spend the rest of the day unpacking and James can help you get aquatinted with the house." Standing up she said "Well I'd better get going…I'll see you all at dinner"
Watching his mother leave the room James said, "Are you two finished?" As they nodded "Come on then…unpack first and then I'll show you around"
Lily was now getting a little annoyed with James's tone, standing "It is quite all right James I think I can manage to find my way back…I have been here before" and with that she flounced out of the room.
Shaking her head Aggy said "Sometimes James you are the biggest idiot alive…What the hell has got into you?" but she did not wait for an answer and quickly followed Lily out of the room.
James sat head in hands thinking I know.
Finally catching up with Lily Aggy touched her arm "Lily are you ok?"
"I don't know what's got into him" reaching Aggy's door she said "I'll see you in a bit…Lets just unpack…ok." Aggy simple nodded on went throw the door. Lily walked a little further along the corridor and into her own room. Going over to the bed she thought I really do love this room…Thank god something feels friendly and she started to unpack.
Everything put away Lily sat at the dressing table and started to brush her hair, lost in her own world Lily did not notice the bedroom door slowly open or the figure that entered. That was until he appeared in the mirror and she jumped out of her skin.
Her breathing finally returning to normal she flung her self around "James Potter what the hell are you doing?" her eyes flashed him a warning of beware.
Instinctively James took a step back he'd seen her like this before "Lily I'm sorry" pausing he noticed this had had no effect on her at all "Lily please I'm really sorry for before"
Running her hand over her robes Lily stared directly at him a stern look on her face "Your sorry…that you for the last hour and a half have treated me like something the cat dragged in." Suddenly Lily's anger boiled "WELL I'M SORRY JUST DOESN'T BLOODY CUT IT POTTER"
Motionless James thought Shit…she is really mad…How the hell am I going to get out of this one? Then taking another step back James's leg caught the edge of the bed, before he knew what was happening he felt himself hit the corner of the four poster bed and slid straight over the other side landing in a heap on the floor.
Lily stood watching James fall as if it was slow motion, as he disappeared, her face cracked into a smile and she giggled. Going over to her bed she lay down and peered over the edge at the crumpled heap formally known as James Potter.
All traces of anger seemed to have melted away and looking up at her James thought Thank you god. Righting himself he knelt up so that he was on eye level with her "Lily I am sorry" holding his hand up to stop her from saying anything "Just before you arrived Mum did something that freaked me out a little." Lily gave him a quizzical look and he said, "She gave me a book on birth control" at this Lily let out a huge roar of laughter.
Rushing from her room Aggy flung Lily's door open to see James still knelt on the floor and Lily rolling over her bed laughing so hard tears were running down her face. Walking over to James "James what on earth is going on?"
Rolling back to face them both Lily slightly calmer forced herself to sit up watching James nod at her she said "He had the sex and birth control talk with his Mum."
Aggy sat down on the bed next to Lily raising an eyebrow she said "You mean all this was over birth control" Lily nodded and James blushed. "Remember when we had 'the chat' with my Mum" and now both girls were giggling.
For the next half an hour Lily and Aggy told James about the time spent in Aggy's kitchen with her mum and then they showed him the charms she had given them.
As calm descended on the room Lily asked "James why didn't you just tell her about the chastity charm?"
Rolling his eyes he said, "Because then I would have had to explain how I found out about it!" this simply caused the girls to start giggling again.
Finally James said, "Come on lets show Aggy around" both girls nodded and James helped them off the bed. The rest of the afternoon was spent exploring James's house. Dinner was less strained now that James had got over being embarrassed and soon they were heading for bed.
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Aggy woke with a smile on her face similar to the one Lily had the day before and she chuckled to herself. Getting dressed she went to get Lily and head down to breakfast. Finding James already sat at the table a wicked smile crossed Lily's face, walking over to him she placed a kiss on his cheek saying "Good morning" and smiled sweetly at him.
Blushing James was not helped by the sound of the three women sat at the table giggling. Hearing someone say "Hello" from the sitting room James thought Thank god reinforcements.
Mrs Potter looked at Aggy and said "Aggy will you please go and bring Remus into the dinning room." Smiling at Mrs Potter she got up.
Aggy found Remus stood in front of the fireplace, grateful the others were still in the dining room she put her arms around him and kissed him mumbling "I've really missed you" and resting her head on his chest.
This caused Remus to pull her closer to him, holding her tight capturing the scent of her hair he said, "Not half as much as I've missed you"
Raising her head she looked into his eyes knowing that the only time she ever really let her guard down was when he held her. Smiling she said "Come on we better go into the dining room" grinning wickedly "Don't want them to think we are up to no good!"
Remus blushed making Aggy giggle, taking hold of his hand she led him out of the room only pausing to leave his luggage in the hall before going into the dining room.
Mrs Potter smiled, Lily raised her eyebrows at her friend and James winked at Remus, all laughed as Remus blushed.
Remus went to sit by James saying "Hello everyone and thank you Mrs Potter for inviting me to stay"
"You are very welcome Remus…Have you had your breakfast?" she asked
No longer red he said, "Yes thank you…but I would like a cup of tea if there is any left"
At that moment a little house elf appeared and presented Remus with a cup of tea.
Finishing the last of her tea Mrs Potter said "Some of us have work to do so I will see you all at dinner" looking at James "Wimbly is preparing you a picnic for lunch…Have a good day" and with that she left.
The four friends sat chatting about what to do for the rest of the day as they finished breakfast. The girls decided that they needed to get Remus's stuff up to his room and then they wanted to do a bit more exploring of the house before lunch.
They soon found themselves upstairs heading down the left-hand corridor Remus had been put into a guestroom near James but both were not that far away from the girls. Aggy and Lily sat down on Remus's bed chatting and watching the boy's quickly unpacked Remus's stuff.
Hearing a giggling noise the boys turned around and James thought Why do girls giggle?…even my mum does it…Do they never grow out of it? .
Looking at them James said "What so funny?" but all he got was a hand pointing at an item of clothing they had dropped. Rolling his eyes James said "Remus it seems your underwear is causing this (pointing at the girls) girlie display".
Quickly retrieving the boxer shorts from the floor Remus shoved them into the first open draw. Smiling at his blushing friend James thought He is going to have to toughen up and looking at the girls he said, "It is only underwear…it's not that exciting"
At this Lily leaned closer to Aggy and whispered to her so that the boys couldn't hear. Aggy's eyes went wide, mouth gaped open and it was now her turn to blush. After a second she pushed Lily off the bed saying "Lily Evans I'm shocked" and covered her face with her hands.
Walking over to them James asked "What did she say?" the girls looked at one another and shaking their heads at him started giggling again.
Coming to stand next to his friend Remus said, "From the looks on their faces I'm not sure we really want the answer to that question"
James had to nodded saying "I'm not sure I can cope with this for two weeks" looking at the girls he said "Are you two going to sit giggling all day or are we going to do something?"
Holding her arms out to him James leant down and hauled Lily to her feet. Straightening her shirt Lily said "Sorry" and taking hold of his hand started to walk out of the room. Remus and Aggy closely followed them.
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By lunchtime they had covered most of the upper floors of the house and James had explained the significance of some of the portraits they had seen.
Collecting the picnic basket from the kitchen they headed outside. Carrying the basket James led them to a small grove formed from cherry blossom trees that over looked the lake.
Taking the basket from him Lily took the blanket out and spread it out on the ground. Soon the food was laid out and they were sat eating the delicious snacks that they had been packed. The four friends enjoyed a pleasant lunch in the shade of the cherry blossom trees. Lily and Aggy were both sat leaning against their boyfriends telling them all about their excursions at the Ministry.
Good food, sunshine and the comfort of each other soon became too much for the four teenagers and as the afternoon wore on the voices became softer until eventually only quiet even breathing could be heard. Curled up in the cool shade the boys held their girlfriends like precious gifts from the gods.
Light fading James opened his eyes smiling as he realised that they had slept most of the afternoon. His only need was to kiss the beautiful girl sleeping in his arms. Glancing up James thought Remus deserves someone to love and smiled at the contented look on his friends face.
James pulled Lily tighter to him returning his face to rest on her hair and sighed, drifting back into sleep.
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Mr Harry Potter stepped out of the fireplace smiling at the sight of his wife sitting reading by the window. "Good evening dear"
Looking up Mrs Potter smiled "Hello Harry" getting up she stretch and walked over to her husband.
Embracing his wife Harry kissed her and said, "So where are the kids?"
Ellie Potter shrugged "I've not seen them since this morning…They were going to have a picnic"
Mr Potter clapped his hands and a small house elf appeared "Hello Wimbly…Do you know where James and his friends are?"
Bowing to her master Wimbly replied "They is out by the lake Minister…They is not coming back in yet…. Do you want Wimbly to fetch them?"
"No thank you…could you have dinner ready in thirty minutes" he said.
Bowing "Yes Minister" and she disappeared as quickly as she appeared.
"Come on Ellie that's go and find them" he said taking hold of his wife's hand.
Soon they were walking through the gardens both seem to know the direction in which they would find the teenagers. Reaching the Cherry blossom grove they smiled at each other. Ellie Potter smiled and leaning against her husband said "Look familiar" and both smiled as they remembered being found in this very same spot by Harry's parents over thirty years ago.
Harry and Ellie Potter chuckled at the memory as they stood and watched there son snuggled up asleep in the late afternoon sunlight with his girlfriend.
Eyes still closed James thought what is she laughing about now. Opening his eyes he gazed down at Lily who was still sleeping in his arms and thought funny I could have sworn I heard her laugh but it was then he noticed the shadow and looked up to see his parents watching him. James groaned and buried his face into Lily's hair.
Watching their son only made the Potters laugh louder having the effect of disturbing the other slumbering teenagers. Remus nearly jumped out of his skin causing Aggy to roll face first into the grass.
"Remus you prat…what did you do that for?" she shouted at him but noticing the two adults she elbowed him in the side saying "Sorry." Remus blushed causing Aggy to roll her eyes at him.
Raising his head James managed to smile at his parents and gently nudge Lily who rolled over and snuggled closer into James's chest. It was now James's turn to blush especially when his mum let out a giggle. Leaning closer James whispered "Lily wake up" she squirmed in his arms and said "Oh James" as she felt him raise them both into a sitting position. From where she was sat Lily could see Remus and Aggy and thought Why are they looking like that?…They look as if they have seen… at this Lily turned slightly and realised what or who they were looking at. Groaning she turned her face back into James chest saying, "Oh no"
Letting out a slight chuckle Mr Potter said, "Hello…looks like you all had a nice afternoon" and the chuckle turned into a laugh as he saw the reactions of the four teenagers. Stepping forward he held a hand out to Lily "let me help you up my dear." Lily accepted the offer and was soon on her feet and turning to help James up, Mrs Potter sorted the picnic basket out with a quick flick of her wand and it was soon floating back towards the house.
Mrs Potter held her hands out to the girls and said, "Come on girls lets go back up to the house and freshen up for dinner"
Lily gave James a nervous glance before following Mrs Potter and was so glad that Aggy was there. Holding on to the girls hands they had not got far from the three men when Mrs Potter said "Don't worry" and smiling "Harry and I got caught in the exact same spot by his parents when we were about your age." Lily and Aggy looked at Mrs Potter and all three of them started giggling.
A little further back James said "Dad why do they do that?"
"Do what James?" he asked
"Giggle"
Signing Mr Potter put his arms around the shoulders of the two boys and said "That boys is one of the mysteries of the world" and they followed them into the house.
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A/N: Hope you liked this chapter – More to come on the girl's summer adventures in the next few chapters.
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Madame Padfoot