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1.1.1 FRIENDS FOR DINNER
The early dawn light slowly filtered through the window casting a faint shadow over a sleeping Lily Evans. Curled up warm in the pretty four poster bed a small smiled reached her lips as she glimpsed a figure quietly sneaking towards her. Watching him from under her lashes she wondered what he was going to do next. The figure approached cautiously so as not to wake the sleeper, or so he thought and couched next to the bed. He did not touch her but sat simply watching her sleep as he had done for the last couple of nights.
Realising he was getting ready to move Lily stretched her arm out saying, "Don't go…please stay?"
Brushing back a lock of dark messy hair he smiled at her and nodded totally unprepared for what she was about to do. Lily let go of his arm and swept the duvet back "Get in…please." She moved slightly to make a little more room for the tall athletic youth "Please" and smiled as he complied.
Without taking his eyes from hers he raised from the floor and gently climbed onto the bed next to her. Sweeping the cover back over them she snuggled right up close and placed a small kiss on the base of his throat before lifting her head. At the same moment he lowered his and their lips met in a soft kiss that smouldered with passion. Her left hand placed lightly on his chest could feel the beat of his heart and her right gently caressing his face.
That old familiar feeling broke the moment, cold smooth iron came between them. Looking up at him Lily said, "Cast the spell" and she pulled his hand down and tapped the chastity belt. Falling into the depths of her deep emerald eyes in knew he would do anything she commanded.
Lips hovering over hers he said, "Need a wand." Sliding her body over the top of his she reached for the bedside table and retrieved her wand. Closing his hand over the top of hers they held the wand against the chastity belt and he muttered the spell.
A creaking of an old iron hinge snapped him to his senses letting go of her hand he caught the lock and snapped it shut. Not taking his eyes from hers he took the wand from her hand and dropped it to the floor.
Her eyes looked at him filled with surprise and he said "Not yet and not here" and leaned down and kissed her. "I love you" he muttered and slid from the bed his hand brushing her hair from her face and trailing down her cheek. A last smile and he turned and left.
Lily groaned and rolled over frustration filling her every pore for a moment she wondered if it had been just a dream.
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A loud bang on the door caused Lily to jump up at the same moment that Aggy tumbled through the now open door. Brushing sleep from her eyes Lily looked at her friend "Nice entrance…But you could have just knocked"
Laughing Aggy said "Sorry…I tripped…Are you getting up?…Breakfast is ready." Aggy sat down on Lily's bed smiling and then chuckled as Remus stuck his head around the side of the door.
"Good morning Lily" he said and glared at Aggy "I'll see you two downstairs" and he closed the door.
Lily eyed her friend up "What have you two been up too?"
Blushing Aggy said "Nothing…Come on get dressed"
While Lily got dressed the girls chatted about the things they had been doing for the past few days at James's house, neither could believe they had been there nearly a week already.
Entering the dinning room Lily and Aggy quickly helped them selves to breakfast from the buffet and sat down. Both girls said "Good morning" and smiled at the others sat around the table.
Mrs Potter surveyed the silent glances that were being exchanged between the four teenagers thinking I wonder what has got into this lot this morning…what have they been up to? On second thoughts do I really want to know? Smiling she said "I spoke to Mrs Weasley yesterday and if you would like a change of scenery today she would be very pleased to see you"
Looking at the beaming smile on Lily's face James thought God she is cute when she smiles like that "Mum that would be great…What time is she expecting us?"
"Any time this morning…I thought it might be nice if you took a picnic with you" she said. "I'll just go and sort one out with Wimbly and I'll see you all at dinner…Have a good day kids"
Remus looked at his friend and said, "So care to enlighten us poor idiots about what is going on today?"
Looking at him James said "Babysitting" causing Remus to raise an eyebrow at him.
Thinking about the day ahead James glanced down at the clothes, he had put on that morning and then said "Think I'll go and get changed before we go." Standing up the others nodded in agreement and they all went back upstairs.
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Stepping in to the kitchen at The Burrow Lily shouted "Hello Mrs Weasley" and grinned as a small figure launched itself at her. Looking down she said "Hello Charlie" picking him up kissing him and giving him a big hug.
Mrs Weasley entered the kitchen at the same time as the last of the teenagers were stepping out of the fireplace. Molly Weasley looked at them and said, "Hello…It's very good of you to come and play with the boys"
Putting Bill down who had just rushed into the kitchen James said "No problem…This is Remus and Aggy" and he pointed towards them.
Before Mrs Weasley could reply to James Bill pulled on his hand saying, "Want to come outside and play?" causing all the adults to smile.
Swinging Bill up onto his back James said, "Yeah come on" and he headed for the door closely followed by Remus.
Shacking her head Lily said to Mrs Weasley "How is the baby?"
"Oh he is smashing…fast as sleep upstairs" she replied "I'll bring him down when he wakes up"
Pulling a squirming Charlie out of Lily's arms Aggy smiled at them and headed for the door.
Chuckling Lily said "Mrs Weasley why don't you put your feet up for a bit…we brought lunch with us (pointing at the picnic basket) and have a relax"
Watching the girl walk towards the door Molly Weasley said "Please call me Molly…Mrs Weasley makes me sound so old"
Lily smiled "No problem Molly…See you later" and she headed outside to find the others already chasing the small boys all round the garden.
The rest of the morning was spent in frenzied activity as they played with the boys in the garden. As lunchtime approached Molly came outside holding baby Percy and sat down on the grass next to the girls.
Lily and Aggy sorted the picnic out, calling the boys over and then Lily moved over to Molly and took Percy from her saying, "How about I hold this little fellow while you eat and then we'll do a swop"
Molly smiled "Thank you"
Sitting down next to James Lily happily cuddled the little bundle and while they all sat chatting, no one noticed the small figure creeping closer and closer to Lily. That was until a small bottom edged itself on to Lily's lap trying to get between Lily and baby Percy. Looking down at the smiling face of Charlie Weasley Lily chuckled at the smiling face.
"I want to sit here," he said now scowling at his baby brother "Not his turn…My Lily"
Aggy took the opportunity and stood moving over to Lily saying "Why don't I take Percy" and before Lily could answer she lifted the sleeping baby from her arms and went back to sit down next to Remus. Leaning back against Remus Aggy smiled to herself looking up at her friend's faces she said "What?"
Lily smiled at her "Nothing" but thought I've never seen Aggy look so truly relaxed. But turned her attention to the little red head that was now firmly planted on her knee and tickled him.
A smile flickered over his face as he watched Aggy hold the baby Remus allowed himself to imagine what it would feel like to see her holding his child with a slight shake of his head he thought Stop it…idiot…No point wishing for something you will never have. With a sigh he returned to talking to James about the last house Quidditch game.
Finishing her lunch Mrs Weasley turned to Aggy and said, "Let me take him back…while you get some lunch"
But surprising the rest she replied "Oh no I'm fine Mrs Weasley…I'd be happy to watch him for you"
Smiling at the girl "Well if you're sure…I've got a few jobs I could get done inside"
Aggy beamed at her "I don't mind at all"
For the next hour Aggy Court sat on the grass in the Weasley's back garden and rocked the sleeping baby gently singing to him, while her friends were flying low around the garden with two over excited small boys.
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Sat eating dinner that night an owl swooped into the dinning room to the surprise of Mrs Potter who thought Who is sending owls at this time? Watching the owl hover over James Mrs Potter thought Oh no but tried to keep a smile on her face.
Reaching up to untie the note James tried to give his mother a reassuring smile knowing whom the owl belonged to. After reading the note he looked up at his mother whom simply said, "When does he want to come over?"
Laughing James said, "After the weekend" trying to gauge her reaction he asked, "Can his girlfriend come as well?"
All four teenagers stared at Mrs Potter who seemed to be deep in thought and then said "I will no doubt regret this but yes…I suppose the more the merrier."
James leaned towards Lily and whispered something to her, Lily nodded at him. Straightening up James flashed his mother his best smile and she thought Oh no what now…I only get that smile when he wants something. "What do you want James?"
Chuckling James said, "Mum would it be alright to invite two of our other friends?"
A surprised look crossed her face as she thought of the small chubby boy and said, "What Peter has got a girlfriend?"
Laughing at her James said "Yes he has (Pulling a face) but I didn't mean Peter." As he paused for a second Lily took over "Actually Mrs Potter she is really mine and Aggy's friend…Her name is Annie Ryan and she is very nice…Her boyfriend is called Danny Brocklehurst"
Now all four faces around the table were giving her their best smiles, laughing she said, "Who am I to refuse such angelic faces"
Dinner was quickly finished and the four friends dashed off to James's room to return Sirius's owl and to right a note to Annie asking her if she and Danny wanted to come over as well.
By lunch the next day they had received replies Sirius, Marie, Annie and Danny would be arriving Tuesday lunchtime and staying until dinner Wednesday.
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Sunday evening found Mr & Mrs Potter in the sitting room discussing their plans for the coming week.
Harry said "Now on Tuesday we need to be out of here by four for the Portkey to the French Ministry…So I'll floo back here by three thirty"
Ellie Potter nodded at her husband but then a horrific thought crossed her mind, noticing the look Harry said, "What's wrong?"
Fiddling with her hair for a minute she said "James is having some other friends over that night as well"
"Who…you never said anything?"
Taking a deep breath she said, "Sirius and his girlfriend Marie and another boy called Danny and his girlfriend Annie."
Thinking about this for a moment he said "Bugger" then shrugged and said, "Well not a lot we can do know…I suppose we will just have to trust them." At this statement the only thing they could do was laugh.
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They received the news that Mr & Mrs Potter would not be at home on Tuesday evening at dinner on Monday. After dinner finished James and Remus found them selves in Mr Potter's study were he had a quiet chat with them. Both boys left the study a little shaky an hour later and very red faced.
At the same time Mrs Potter had spoken to the girls in the sitting room. The girls were laughing as they headed out into the hall and up to bed. Mrs Potter had put them in charge while she was away.
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Tuesday lunchtime found eight teenagers stood greeting each other in the sitting room of Archer's lodge. Mrs Potter helped to sort the new arrivals out and escorted them to their rooms. She was pleasantly surprised at how well behaved they were all being even Sirius seemed to be on his best behaviour.
Wishing them a good day Mrs Potter head off to her room to get organised for the trip to the French ministry.
Congregating in James's room it was decided that they would play Quidditch for the rest of the afternoon. The only person not that keen was Marie who didn't particularly like flying but agreed when Sirius made a sad puppy face at her.
Dragging the Quidditch chest outside Marie and Annie looked very uneasily at the bludgers that were straining to be released.
"We're not going to use them are we?" Marie asked pointing at the bludgers.
Thinking about this for a second James said "I've got an idea" and he ran back into the house. Coming back out with his wand he transfigured one of the bludgers, so that it now looked like a big round sponge. "Ok...This is what I think we should do"
James spent the next ten minutes explaining how that they would only play with the Quaffle and one bludger. On each side they would have two chasers, one beater and a keeper. All nodded in agreement and the teams were chosen. It was decided that all couples would be split up so one team was made up of James & Danny as chasers, Aggy as beater and Marie as the keeper, with the other team as Lily & Annie as chasers, Sirius as beater and Remus as keeper. The boys quickly sorted out some goal posts at either end of what was decided as the pitch and the game began.
For the next hour the garden was filled with shrieks of laughter as the eight teenagers flew around trying to out do each other at every turn. Even Marie started to enjoy herself especially when she and Aggy switched positions and she managed to hit Sirius with the now soft squidgy bludger.
His team in the lead James called for a timeout. Landing on the ground James headed into the house, coming back out he was followed by Wimbly who brought the teenagers a large jug of ice cold pumpkin juice and some glasses. It wasn't long before they were all back in the air.
At three fifteen Mrs Potter headed outside into the garden watching them play Quidditch for a few minutes. Waving she shouted, "Come on kids…I need you to come in now" and laughed at the expression on James's face as he proclaimed his team the winner.
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As they trouped into the house Mrs Potter faced the eight of them "Right listen up…We will be leaving at four and be back for one tomorrow…Wimbly will serve dinner at seven." Waving her hand in front at her face she said, "That should give you plenty of time to clean up."
Just then Mr Potter walked out of the sitting room and said "Hello." Going to his wife's side he kissed her on the cheek "Is everything ready?" she nodded at him and then looking at the others he said "You all look like you've had a good day…Who won?"
Pulling his little team of four together James said, "We did dad" glancing at Lily he smirked "it wasn't much of a competition really"
This remark earned him a shout of "Potter" and a punch from Lily, which caused them all to laugh.
Checking his watch Mr Potter turned to Ellie and said "Well we better get going" pointing his wand at the luggage he reduced it and placed it into the pocket of his robes. Taking hold of her hand they both said "Bye kids…be good" and he gave the boys a stern look. Walking out the door he picked up the old boot that was on the hall table and standing on the front steps of Archer's lodge Ellie Potter also took hold of the old boot and soon they had both disappeared.
Turning to look at the others James said "Mum was right…we stink and I could do with a sleep…How about we meet down here at seven in time for dinner."
They all nodded and mumbled their agreement to the plan. With that they headed upstairs to their own rooms to shower, change and take a nap before dinner.
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By ten to seven the eight teenagers had assembled in the dinning room ready for dinner all extremely hungry. Dinner was a noisy event everyone chatting about what they had been doing over the last two weeks. They also talked about their final year at Hogwarts and what they were thinking about doing when they finished. As dinner came to an end they retired to the sitting room and spent a couple of hours playing exploding snap.
As it approached eleven O'clock James said "Well I don't know about you lot but I think I'm going to bed" James laughed because as he said this Sirius yawned.
The four couples holding hands headed upstairs to their bedrooms. Each boy escorted his girlfriend to her room and kissed and hugged her goodnight at the door. Watching the door closed they headed towards their own rooms saying goodnight to each other on the way.
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Curled up in her bed Lily smiled as she thought about the day's events and slowly drifting into sleep. A click and a squeak caused her to turn over, opening one eye a half smile on her lips she watched James sneak into her room. Waiting for him to get close to her bed she pushed the covers back. As he slipped between the covers she whispered "I love you James" and she wrapped her arms around him. James leant down and kissed her, as the familiar sensation hit her she pulled back from him saying "Do it James cast the spell."
Reaching behind him for her wand they held it together and the spell was cast. The lock clicked and the chastity belt fell open, Lily reached down and removed it throwing it onto the floor.
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In the room next door Aggy Court lay awake staring up at the drapes of her bed with a wicked grin on her face she slid her legs out of bed and headed for the door. Slowly opening her door she eased through the small opening and crept into the corridor. Quietly making her way past Lily's and then James's rooms she paused in front of the next door. Taking a deep breath she pushed it open just enough to allow her to sneak in. Tip toeing towards the bed she gently pulled the cover back and climbed in next to the warm soft body of Remus Lupin.
Getting right up close to him she slowly slid her arm around his stomach and kissed his shoulder, smiling to her self as she heard him let out a small moan. Turning over to face her he raised his hand and brushing her hair from her face he said "I will love you forever" and he kissed her.
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Marie Devon lay in bed smiling to herself waiting for Sirius. Hearing the door open she raised her self up on one elbow and pushed the covers back. Sirius got into bed and put his arms around the petite figure of his girlfriend and hugged her tight to him. Placing a finger under her chin he raised her face so that his lips just brushed hers. The kiss ended as quickly as it had begun and he rested his face against her hair holding onto her as if at any moment she might disappear. Neither of them moved but just lay still in each other's embrace, hoping this would last for eternity.
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At the exact same moment Danny Brocklehurst and Annie Ryan opened the door to their bedroom and quietly eased out. Neither noticed the other until they came face to face in the hallway. Standing there for a second smiling at one another Danny bent down and lightly kissed her. Annie took hold of his hand and pulled him closer to him. Face against her hair he whispered "Fancy meeting you here!" at which she giggled. This caused both of them to quickly look around checking the other doors. Turning around Danny led her back towards his room and they escaped the hallway.
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As dawn broke and the sun started to rise eight teenagers lay fast asleep in their own beds.
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1.1.1 FRIENDS FOR DINNER
The early dawn light slowly filtered through the window casting a faint shadow over a sleeping Lily Evans. Curled up warm in the pretty four poster bed a small smiled reached her lips as she glimpsed a figure quietly sneaking towards her. Watching him from under her lashes she wondered what he was going to do next. The figure approached cautiously so as not to wake the sleeper, or so he thought and couched next to the bed. He did not touch her but sat simply watching her sleep as he had done for the last couple of nights.
Realising he was getting ready to move Lily stretched her arm out saying, "Don't go…please stay?"
Brushing back a lock of dark messy hair he smiled at her and nodded totally unprepared for what she was about to do. Lily let go of his arm and swept the duvet back "Get in…please." She moved slightly to make a little more room for the tall athletic youth "Please" and smiled as he complied.
Without taking his eyes from hers he raised from the floor and gently climbed onto the bed next to her. Sweeping the cover back over them she snuggled right up close and placed a small kiss on the base of his throat before lifting her head. At the same moment he lowered his and their lips met in a soft kiss that smouldered with passion. Her left hand placed lightly on his chest could feel the beat of his heart and her right gently caressing his face.
That old familiar feeling broke the moment, cold smooth iron came between them. Looking up at him Lily said, "Cast the spell" and she pulled his hand down and tapped the chastity belt. Falling into the depths of her deep emerald eyes in knew he would do anything she commanded.
Lips hovering over hers he said, "Need a wand." Sliding her body over the top of his she reached for the bedside table and retrieved her wand. Closing his hand over the top of hers they held the wand against the chastity belt and he muttered the spell.
A creaking of an old iron hinge snapped him to his senses letting go of her hand he caught the lock and snapped it shut. Not taking his eyes from hers he took the wand from her hand and dropped it to the floor.
Her eyes looked at him filled with surprise and he said "Not yet and not here" and leaned down and kissed her. "I love you" he muttered and slid from the bed his hand brushing her hair from her face and trailing down her cheek. A last smile and he turned and left.
Lily groaned and rolled over frustration filling her every pore for a moment she wondered if it had been just a dream.
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A loud bang on the door caused Lily to jump up at the same moment that Aggy tumbled through the now open door. Brushing sleep from her eyes Lily looked at her friend "Nice entrance…But you could have just knocked"
Laughing Aggy said "Sorry…I tripped…Are you getting up?…Breakfast is ready." Aggy sat down on Lily's bed smiling and then chuckled as Remus stuck his head around the side of the door.
"Good morning Lily" he said and glared at Aggy "I'll see you two downstairs" and he closed the door.
Lily eyed her friend up "What have you two been up too?"
Blushing Aggy said "Nothing…Come on get dressed"
While Lily got dressed the girls chatted about the things they had been doing for the past few days at James's house, neither could believe they had been there nearly a week already.
Entering the dinning room Lily and Aggy quickly helped them selves to breakfast from the buffet and sat down. Both girls said "Good morning" and smiled at the others sat around the table.
Mrs Potter surveyed the silent glances that were being exchanged between the four teenagers thinking I wonder what has got into this lot this morning…what have they been up to? On second thoughts do I really want to know? Smiling she said "I spoke to Mrs Weasley yesterday and if you would like a change of scenery today she would be very pleased to see you"
Looking at the beaming smile on Lily's face James thought God she is cute when she smiles like that "Mum that would be great…What time is she expecting us?"
"Any time this morning…I thought it might be nice if you took a picnic with you" she said. "I'll just go and sort one out with Wimbly and I'll see you all at dinner…Have a good day kids"
Remus looked at his friend and said, "So care to enlighten us poor idiots about what is going on today?"
Looking at him James said "Babysitting" causing Remus to raise an eyebrow at him.
Thinking about the day ahead James glanced down at the clothes, he had put on that morning and then said "Think I'll go and get changed before we go." Standing up the others nodded in agreement and they all went back upstairs.
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Stepping in to the kitchen at The Burrow Lily shouted "Hello Mrs Weasley" and grinned as a small figure launched itself at her. Looking down she said "Hello Charlie" picking him up kissing him and giving him a big hug.
Mrs Weasley entered the kitchen at the same time as the last of the teenagers were stepping out of the fireplace. Molly Weasley looked at them and said, "Hello…It's very good of you to come and play with the boys"
Putting Bill down who had just rushed into the kitchen James said "No problem…This is Remus and Aggy" and he pointed towards them.
Before Mrs Weasley could reply to James Bill pulled on his hand saying, "Want to come outside and play?" causing all the adults to smile.
Swinging Bill up onto his back James said, "Yeah come on" and he headed for the door closely followed by Remus.
Shacking her head Lily said to Mrs Weasley "How is the baby?"
"Oh he is smashing…fast as sleep upstairs" she replied "I'll bring him down when he wakes up"
Pulling a squirming Charlie out of Lily's arms Aggy smiled at them and headed for the door.
Chuckling Lily said "Mrs Weasley why don't you put your feet up for a bit…we brought lunch with us (pointing at the picnic basket) and have a relax"
Watching the girl walk towards the door Molly Weasley said "Please call me Molly…Mrs Weasley makes me sound so old"
Lily smiled "No problem Molly…See you later" and she headed outside to find the others already chasing the small boys all round the garden.
The rest of the morning was spent in frenzied activity as they played with the boys in the garden. As lunchtime approached Molly came outside holding baby Percy and sat down on the grass next to the girls.
Lily and Aggy sorted the picnic out, calling the boys over and then Lily moved over to Molly and took Percy from her saying, "How about I hold this little fellow while you eat and then we'll do a swop"
Molly smiled "Thank you"
Sitting down next to James Lily happily cuddled the little bundle and while they all sat chatting, no one noticed the small figure creeping closer and closer to Lily. That was until a small bottom edged itself on to Lily's lap trying to get between Lily and baby Percy. Looking down at the smiling face of Charlie Weasley Lily chuckled at the smiling face.
"I want to sit here," he said now scowling at his baby brother "Not his turn…My Lily"
Aggy took the opportunity and stood moving over to Lily saying "Why don't I take Percy" and before Lily could answer she lifted the sleeping baby from her arms and went back to sit down next to Remus. Leaning back against Remus Aggy smiled to herself looking up at her friend's faces she said "What?"
Lily smiled at her "Nothing" but thought I've never seen Aggy look so truly relaxed. But turned her attention to the little red head that was now firmly planted on her knee and tickled him.
A smile flickered over his face as he watched Aggy hold the baby Remus allowed himself to imagine what it would feel like to see her holding his child with a slight shake of his head he thought Stop it…idiot…No point wishing for something you will never have. With a sigh he returned to talking to James about the last house Quidditch game.
Finishing her lunch Mrs Weasley turned to Aggy and said, "Let me take him back…while you get some lunch"
But surprising the rest she replied "Oh no I'm fine Mrs Weasley…I'd be happy to watch him for you"
Smiling at the girl "Well if you're sure…I've got a few jobs I could get done inside"
Aggy beamed at her "I don't mind at all"
For the next hour Aggy Court sat on the grass in the Weasley's back garden and rocked the sleeping baby gently singing to him, while her friends were flying low around the garden with two over excited small boys.
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Sat eating dinner that night an owl swooped into the dinning room to the surprise of Mrs Potter who thought Who is sending owls at this time? Watching the owl hover over James Mrs Potter thought Oh no but tried to keep a smile on her face.
Reaching up to untie the note James tried to give his mother a reassuring smile knowing whom the owl belonged to. After reading the note he looked up at his mother whom simply said, "When does he want to come over?"
Laughing James said, "After the weekend" trying to gauge her reaction he asked, "Can his girlfriend come as well?"
All four teenagers stared at Mrs Potter who seemed to be deep in thought and then said "I will no doubt regret this but yes…I suppose the more the merrier."
James leaned towards Lily and whispered something to her, Lily nodded at him. Straightening up James flashed his mother his best smile and she thought Oh no what now…I only get that smile when he wants something. "What do you want James?"
Chuckling James said, "Mum would it be alright to invite two of our other friends?"
A surprised look crossed her face as she thought of the small chubby boy and said, "What Peter has got a girlfriend?"
Laughing at her James said "Yes he has (Pulling a face) but I didn't mean Peter." As he paused for a second Lily took over "Actually Mrs Potter she is really mine and Aggy's friend…Her name is Annie Ryan and she is very nice…Her boyfriend is called Danny Brocklehurst"
Now all four faces around the table were giving her their best smiles, laughing she said, "Who am I to refuse such angelic faces"
Dinner was quickly finished and the four friends dashed off to James's room to return Sirius's owl and to right a note to Annie asking her if she and Danny wanted to come over as well.
By lunch the next day they had received replies Sirius, Marie, Annie and Danny would be arriving Tuesday lunchtime and staying until dinner Wednesday.
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Sunday evening found Mr & Mrs Potter in the sitting room discussing their plans for the coming week.
Harry said "Now on Tuesday we need to be out of here by four for the Portkey to the French Ministry…So I'll floo back here by three thirty"
Ellie Potter nodded at her husband but then a horrific thought crossed her mind, noticing the look Harry said, "What's wrong?"
Fiddling with her hair for a minute she said "James is having some other friends over that night as well"
"Who…you never said anything?"
Taking a deep breath she said, "Sirius and his girlfriend Marie and another boy called Danny and his girlfriend Annie."
Thinking about this for a moment he said "Bugger" then shrugged and said, "Well not a lot we can do know…I suppose we will just have to trust them." At this statement the only thing they could do was laugh.
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They received the news that Mr & Mrs Potter would not be at home on Tuesday evening at dinner on Monday. After dinner finished James and Remus found them selves in Mr Potter's study were he had a quiet chat with them. Both boys left the study a little shaky an hour later and very red faced.
At the same time Mrs Potter had spoken to the girls in the sitting room. The girls were laughing as they headed out into the hall and up to bed. Mrs Potter had put them in charge while she was away.
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Tuesday lunchtime found eight teenagers stood greeting each other in the sitting room of Archer's lodge. Mrs Potter helped to sort the new arrivals out and escorted them to their rooms. She was pleasantly surprised at how well behaved they were all being even Sirius seemed to be on his best behaviour.
Wishing them a good day Mrs Potter head off to her room to get organised for the trip to the French ministry.
Congregating in James's room it was decided that they would play Quidditch for the rest of the afternoon. The only person not that keen was Marie who didn't particularly like flying but agreed when Sirius made a sad puppy face at her.
Dragging the Quidditch chest outside Marie and Annie looked very uneasily at the bludgers that were straining to be released.
"We're not going to use them are we?" Marie asked pointing at the bludgers.
Thinking about this for a second James said "I've got an idea" and he ran back into the house. Coming back out with his wand he transfigured one of the bludgers, so that it now looked like a big round sponge. "Ok...This is what I think we should do"
James spent the next ten minutes explaining how that they would only play with the Quaffle and one bludger. On each side they would have two chasers, one beater and a keeper. All nodded in agreement and the teams were chosen. It was decided that all couples would be split up so one team was made up of James & Danny as chasers, Aggy as beater and Marie as the keeper, with the other team as Lily & Annie as chasers, Sirius as beater and Remus as keeper. The boys quickly sorted out some goal posts at either end of what was decided as the pitch and the game began.
For the next hour the garden was filled with shrieks of laughter as the eight teenagers flew around trying to out do each other at every turn. Even Marie started to enjoy herself especially when she and Aggy switched positions and she managed to hit Sirius with the now soft squidgy bludger.
His team in the lead James called for a timeout. Landing on the ground James headed into the house, coming back out he was followed by Wimbly who brought the teenagers a large jug of ice cold pumpkin juice and some glasses. It wasn't long before they were all back in the air.
At three fifteen Mrs Potter headed outside into the garden watching them play Quidditch for a few minutes. Waving she shouted, "Come on kids…I need you to come in now" and laughed at the expression on James's face as he proclaimed his team the winner.
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As they trouped into the house Mrs Potter faced the eight of them "Right listen up…We will be leaving at four and be back for one tomorrow…Wimbly will serve dinner at seven." Waving her hand in front at her face she said, "That should give you plenty of time to clean up."
Just then Mr Potter walked out of the sitting room and said "Hello." Going to his wife's side he kissed her on the cheek "Is everything ready?" she nodded at him and then looking at the others he said "You all look like you've had a good day…Who won?"
Pulling his little team of four together James said, "We did dad" glancing at Lily he smirked "it wasn't much of a competition really"
This remark earned him a shout of "Potter" and a punch from Lily, which caused them all to laugh.
Checking his watch Mr Potter turned to Ellie and said "Well we better get going" pointing his wand at the luggage he reduced it and placed it into the pocket of his robes. Taking hold of her hand they both said "Bye kids…be good" and he gave the boys a stern look. Walking out the door he picked up the old boot that was on the hall table and standing on the front steps of Archer's lodge Ellie Potter also took hold of the old boot and soon they had both disappeared.
Turning to look at the others James said "Mum was right…we stink and I could do with a sleep…How about we meet down here at seven in time for dinner."
They all nodded and mumbled their agreement to the plan. With that they headed upstairs to their own rooms to shower, change and take a nap before dinner.
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By ten to seven the eight teenagers had assembled in the dinning room ready for dinner all extremely hungry. Dinner was a noisy event everyone chatting about what they had been doing over the last two weeks. They also talked about their final year at Hogwarts and what they were thinking about doing when they finished. As dinner came to an end they retired to the sitting room and spent a couple of hours playing exploding snap.
As it approached eleven O'clock James said "Well I don't know about you lot but I think I'm going to bed" James laughed because as he said this Sirius yawned.
The four couples holding hands headed upstairs to their bedrooms. Each boy escorted his girlfriend to her room and kissed and hugged her goodnight at the door. Watching the door closed they headed towards their own rooms saying goodnight to each other on the way.
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Curled up in her bed Lily smiled as she thought about the day's events and slowly drifting into sleep. A click and a squeak caused her to turn over, opening one eye a half smile on her lips she watched James sneak into her room. Waiting for him to get close to her bed she pushed the covers back. As he slipped between the covers she whispered "I love you James" and she wrapped her arms around him. James leant down and kissed her, as the familiar sensation hit her she pulled back from him saying "Do it James cast the spell."
Reaching behind him for her wand they held it together and the spell was cast. The lock clicked and the chastity belt fell open, Lily reached down and removed it throwing it onto the floor.
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In the room next door Aggy Court lay awake staring up at the drapes of her bed with a wicked grin on her face she slid her legs out of bed and headed for the door. Slowly opening her door she eased through the small opening and crept into the corridor. Quietly making her way past Lily's and then James's rooms she paused in front of the next door. Taking a deep breath she pushed it open just enough to allow her to sneak in. Tip toeing towards the bed she gently pulled the cover back and climbed in next to the warm soft body of Remus Lupin.
Getting right up close to him she slowly slid her arm around his stomach and kissed his shoulder, smiling to her self as she heard him let out a small moan. Turning over to face her he raised his hand and brushing her hair from her face he said "I will love you forever" and he kissed her.
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Marie Devon lay in bed smiling to herself waiting for Sirius. Hearing the door open she raised her self up on one elbow and pushed the covers back. Sirius got into bed and put his arms around the petite figure of his girlfriend and hugged her tight to him. Placing a finger under her chin he raised her face so that his lips just brushed hers. The kiss ended as quickly as it had begun and he rested his face against her hair holding onto her as if at any moment she might disappear. Neither of them moved but just lay still in each other's embrace, hoping this would last for eternity.
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At the exact same moment Danny Brocklehurst and Annie Ryan opened the door to their bedroom and quietly eased out. Neither noticed the other until they came face to face in the hallway. Standing there for a second smiling at one another Danny bent down and lightly kissed her. Annie took hold of his hand and pulled him closer to him. Face against her hair he whispered "Fancy meeting you here!" at which she giggled. This caused both of them to quickly look around checking the other doors. Turning around Danny led her back towards his room and they escaped the hallway.
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As dawn broke and the sun started to rise eight teenagers lay fast asleep in their own beds.
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A/N: Hope you enjoyed reading this chapter – If you want to know what happened and how they all got back into their own beds you only need to ask (Although I think the answer may have to be R or NC17 – therefore posted as a separate story)
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