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A/N: Thanks for all the reviews – Greatly appreciated!! – Hope you like this chapter?
Sorry for not updating for a while but I've been writing the extra chapters that go with the end of chapter 25 (They are NC17 so not suitable for everyone) – If you want to read them they are under the title Love, Life & Quidditch – uncut (Probably easier to find them via by bio)
1.1.1 QUIDDITCH & THE POTTER'S
The morning sunshine was streaming through the windows at Archers Lodge and all was quiet, except for an anxious little house elf that was pacing the floor in the kitchen. None of the children were up and she had been given specific instructions by the master that they were not to spend the whole morning in bed. As the large clock in the hall struck nine she edged her way out into the hall listening for any sign of movement while she watched the staircase.
Shaking her head she made the decision she would have to wake up Master James and with a small pop she disappeared. Almost immediately she reappeared at James's bedroom door and knocked lightly, getting no answer she knocked at again. This time she pushed the door open and crept into the room saying, "Master James…Is time to get up…Master James."
Still getting no response she ventured closer to him. Reaching up on tip toe she reached her long bony fingers out and prodded him "Master James…Please is get up time…Breakfast is ready"
Wimbly kept on prodding him until she got a response from him. Finally he turned over and glared at the little house elf. "Wimbly…Stop that" he growled still awash with sleep. Eyes opening a little more he noticed the hurt look on her face and felt remorse for his harsh tone. Groaning he said "Wimbly I'm sorry" and smiled at her relieved to see her smile back at him.
Forcing himself to sit up James said "OK Wimbly I'm up…Will you go and wake up Lily and then we will organise the rest and be down for breakfast in half an hour"
James smiled at the sight of the little house elf bowing to him and disappearing out of his room. Sitting still for a moment as the last remnants of sleep left him he thought about her. She had always been there taking care of him and his family.
A knock at his door and the sight of the red head that popped around the side brought him back to reality. Watching her enter his room James said "We need to get the rest up…You take three and I'll take three…Half an hour and breakfast…OK"
Lily stood in the middle of his room listening to his instructions and smiled as she watched James stand and walk towards her as he was talking to her. As he reached her Lily nodded at him. She took a step towards him and put her arms around him and hugged him tight.
Holding her for a second James pulled away from her, kissed her on the forehead and smiling said "Alright which three do you want?"
Rolling her eyes at him "The girls James" and punching in the arm she left his room chuckling to her self.
Both of them reached the first door and wondered if they would find anyone inside. Knocking both were relieved to find the occupant inside and alone.
It wasn't long before all eight teenagers were down stairs sat in the dinning room eating breakfast. At first it had been a quiet affair unspoken questions being asked between the teenagers until Sirius took it up on himself to liven up the room by carefully aiming some scrambled egg at Aggy. As it landed in her lap all hell broke loose and for the next ten minutes Sirius dodged a very mad Aggy Court.
Finally Remus managed to grab her and drag her onto his lap wrapping his arms around her and not letting her loose until she calmed down and Sirius had apologised in his usually dramatic way.
The others sat watching the small drama laughing. Lily watched Remus and Aggy with interest for the first time Remus hadn't blushed at showing affection for Aggy in public. Lily managed to catch Aggy's eye as she was still sitting in Remus's lap and raised her eyebrows at her. Aggy gave her a confuse look but following Lily's gaze realised what she was referring to and sliding into the chair next to him simply rolled her eyes at her friend and shrugged.
Finishing breakfast normal conversation resumed and it was decided that they would have a Quidditch rematch. This is how Mr & Mrs Potter found their son and his friends when they returned from the French Ministry.
Flying down to meet them James got off his broom and went over and kissed his mother.
"Hello James…You all look like you having a good time…Whose winning today?" his father asked.
Rolling his eyes "Lily" a wicked smile crossing his face he said "So dad…What to help up hold the Potter name and show these girls how to play?" waving his broom at his father and glancing at his mother.
The others had come down to join the Potter's. The boys smirked as they realised what James was up to and the girls stood arms folded.
Mr Potter grinned at his son's tactics and his wife's response "James" she snapped "Don't be sexist"
Mr Potter added fuel to the fire "Well James I don't think it would be fair…Not much of a contest"
This was enough for Mrs Potter "Harold Potter don't be so pompous" glancing at her watch she said "Right…We will have lunch first and then us Not much of a contest girls will put you boys in your place once and for all"
Mrs Potter motioned for the girls to follow her and they headed inside. Lunch found the girls in the sitting room and the boys in the dinning room all discussing strategies for the up coming battle.
It was decided that Mr Potter would join Sirius as a beater and the rest of the boys would play in their normal positions. Sat in the sitting room Lily contemplated the pending game and wondered how long it would take James to stop crowing about the huge defeat he was about to bestow up on her.
Looking at them she decided that Mrs Potter would be a chaser, Marie would join Aggy as a beater after yesterdays performance and Annie would be the keeper.
*****
The teams assembled outside after lunch and the rules were set, it was decided that the game would last for eighty minutes as they were playing without a snitch.
The game was soon under way and Lily was pleasantly surprised at Mrs Potters flying skills. At the half way point the boys were in the lead 60 points to 30 but in the second half the tables turned and soon the were even.
Lily and Mrs Potter made a good team they seemed to instinctively know where the other was. Mr Potter on the other hand was an excellent beater and Lily wondered if he had been on the house team during his time at Hogwart's.
As the game was coming to an end the score remained tied. With only a few minutes to go Lily snatched up the quaffle and headed for the scoring area. Zigzagging across the pitch she just managed to avoid the bludger as it winged past her right shoulder. Taking her eye off it she did not see it being batted back at her by Mr Potter who had snaked around to the other side of her. As the bludger hit her in the chest she dropped the quaffle more from surprise than pain (due to them still using the soft bludger charmed from the previous day).
Dipping his broom James reached out and just managed to grab the quaffle. Glancing to the side he noticed Danny flying towards him and the two Hogwart's chasers dashed down the pitch. Mrs Potter hot on his heals she was unable to catch him it time to prevent him passing to Danny who smiling at his keeper girlfriend scooted around her and scored the winning shot.
Checking his watch Mr Potter called time and they all headed back down to the grass.
Both teams stood facing one another the boys all with smug looks on their faces. The girls' were facing them arms folded and rolling their eyes.
As Mr Potter opened his mouth he was cut off by his wife who said, "Oh shut up Harry"
"Actually I was going to say good game everyone" he said and then stuck his tongue out at her.
Laughing at his childish behaviour Ellie Potter said "Harry" and then "Showers for everyone and then hot chocolate in the sitting room"
As everyone looked at her they realised this was not a request but an order and so they headed into the house.
It wasn't long before they were all assembled in the sitting room holding mugs of steaming hot chocolate and chatting about the game. The five men managed to crow about the triumphant victory and being masters of Quidditch.
After thirty minutes of Lily could stand no more and said "Speaking as a person with a contract to play professional Quidditch…If nobody minds I think I will take a nap before dinner"
Mrs Potter smirked at the jealous looks on the three boy's faces (James, Sirius & Danny) and said, "I think that is a very good idea"
The other teenagers agreed and they all headed for their rooms. Mr Potter headed into his study but was also soon asleep resting back in his big desk chair and Mrs Potter who had settled down onto the sofa to read was also soon sleeping. Peace descended over the house.
*****
Dinner was a noisy affair, as all the teenagers seemed to talk at once. The elder Potters laughed at the chatter joining in with stories of their days at Hogwart's.
As dinner came to an end it was soon time for Sirius, Danny, Marie and Annie to return home. They all congregated in the sitting room saying goodbye and thanks and making plans for meeting up again later in the summer at Sirius's house.
*****
With only one more day at the Potter's left the four of them spent it lazing around. Lily noticed that Aggy was getting a little more anxious as the day went on and decided it was time for some girl time. After lunch they had settled into the sitting room to relax and enjoy the reminder of the afternoon.
As they sat watching Remus and James play chess in the sitting room Lily turned to Aggy and said "Fancy going for a walk…I could do with some fresh air" Aggy nodded and started to get up. Looking over to the boys Lily said, "We'll see you guys later"
Without taking their eyes from the chessboard they mumbled "OK"
Walking outside Lily linked arms with Aggy and they headed down towards the lake. Sitting on the grass Lily said, "Is everything alright?"
Aggy nodded saying "Yeah…Just a little nervous about going to Remus's house" pausing for a second she looked over at Lily "I mean it's not like coming here"
Lily smiled at her "Don't worry…You've already met his mum and dad and they both seem really nice" smirking she said "Plus now that Remus has stopped blushing every five minutes it can't be that bad"
Watching her friend's eyebrows raise Aggy grinned to her self at the knowledge of why Remus no longer blushed. As the memory flashed across her mind Aggy closed her eyes for a second and then blushed her self. Hearing a gasp from Lily Aggy opened her eyes and looked at her friend.
All Lily could manage was "You didn't…Did you?" and gasped again as Aggy nodded. Both girls sat in silence one contemplating what questions to ask and the other hoping that nothing else would be said on the matter.
Aggy was saved from being questioned by Lily as they saw the boys approaching them. James and Remus sat down next to the girls.
The four of them sat chatting until the light started to fade and they headed back in for dinner.
The rest of the evening was spent packing. Lily and James had to pack first for Philip and Jeanne's wedding and then for Remus's house. Aggy packed everything back into her school trunk ready for the stay at Remus's house and Remus prepared for the journey home.
A/N: Hope you enjoyed – Please don't forget to click the button and let me know what you think – love reading your reviews – happy to answer any questions. - Should be the wedding next.
Thanks for reading
Madame Padfoot
A/N: Thanks for all the reviews – Greatly appreciated!! – Hope you like this chapter?
Sorry for not updating for a while but I've been writing the extra chapters that go with the end of chapter 25 (They are NC17 so not suitable for everyone) – If you want to read them they are under the title Love, Life & Quidditch – uncut (Probably easier to find them via by bio)
1.1.1 QUIDDITCH & THE POTTER'S
The morning sunshine was streaming through the windows at Archers Lodge and all was quiet, except for an anxious little house elf that was pacing the floor in the kitchen. None of the children were up and she had been given specific instructions by the master that they were not to spend the whole morning in bed. As the large clock in the hall struck nine she edged her way out into the hall listening for any sign of movement while she watched the staircase.
Shaking her head she made the decision she would have to wake up Master James and with a small pop she disappeared. Almost immediately she reappeared at James's bedroom door and knocked lightly, getting no answer she knocked at again. This time she pushed the door open and crept into the room saying, "Master James…Is time to get up…Master James."
Still getting no response she ventured closer to him. Reaching up on tip toe she reached her long bony fingers out and prodded him "Master James…Please is get up time…Breakfast is ready"
Wimbly kept on prodding him until she got a response from him. Finally he turned over and glared at the little house elf. "Wimbly…Stop that" he growled still awash with sleep. Eyes opening a little more he noticed the hurt look on her face and felt remorse for his harsh tone. Groaning he said "Wimbly I'm sorry" and smiled at her relieved to see her smile back at him.
Forcing himself to sit up James said "OK Wimbly I'm up…Will you go and wake up Lily and then we will organise the rest and be down for breakfast in half an hour"
James smiled at the sight of the little house elf bowing to him and disappearing out of his room. Sitting still for a moment as the last remnants of sleep left him he thought about her. She had always been there taking care of him and his family.
A knock at his door and the sight of the red head that popped around the side brought him back to reality. Watching her enter his room James said "We need to get the rest up…You take three and I'll take three…Half an hour and breakfast…OK"
Lily stood in the middle of his room listening to his instructions and smiled as she watched James stand and walk towards her as he was talking to her. As he reached her Lily nodded at him. She took a step towards him and put her arms around him and hugged him tight.
Holding her for a second James pulled away from her, kissed her on the forehead and smiling said "Alright which three do you want?"
Rolling her eyes at him "The girls James" and punching in the arm she left his room chuckling to her self.
Both of them reached the first door and wondered if they would find anyone inside. Knocking both were relieved to find the occupant inside and alone.
It wasn't long before all eight teenagers were down stairs sat in the dinning room eating breakfast. At first it had been a quiet affair unspoken questions being asked between the teenagers until Sirius took it up on himself to liven up the room by carefully aiming some scrambled egg at Aggy. As it landed in her lap all hell broke loose and for the next ten minutes Sirius dodged a very mad Aggy Court.
Finally Remus managed to grab her and drag her onto his lap wrapping his arms around her and not letting her loose until she calmed down and Sirius had apologised in his usually dramatic way.
The others sat watching the small drama laughing. Lily watched Remus and Aggy with interest for the first time Remus hadn't blushed at showing affection for Aggy in public. Lily managed to catch Aggy's eye as she was still sitting in Remus's lap and raised her eyebrows at her. Aggy gave her a confuse look but following Lily's gaze realised what she was referring to and sliding into the chair next to him simply rolled her eyes at her friend and shrugged.
Finishing breakfast normal conversation resumed and it was decided that they would have a Quidditch rematch. This is how Mr & Mrs Potter found their son and his friends when they returned from the French Ministry.
Flying down to meet them James got off his broom and went over and kissed his mother.
"Hello James…You all look like you having a good time…Whose winning today?" his father asked.
Rolling his eyes "Lily" a wicked smile crossing his face he said "So dad…What to help up hold the Potter name and show these girls how to play?" waving his broom at his father and glancing at his mother.
The others had come down to join the Potter's. The boys smirked as they realised what James was up to and the girls stood arms folded.
Mr Potter grinned at his son's tactics and his wife's response "James" she snapped "Don't be sexist"
Mr Potter added fuel to the fire "Well James I don't think it would be fair…Not much of a contest"
This was enough for Mrs Potter "Harold Potter don't be so pompous" glancing at her watch she said "Right…We will have lunch first and then us Not much of a contest girls will put you boys in your place once and for all"
Mrs Potter motioned for the girls to follow her and they headed inside. Lunch found the girls in the sitting room and the boys in the dinning room all discussing strategies for the up coming battle.
It was decided that Mr Potter would join Sirius as a beater and the rest of the boys would play in their normal positions. Sat in the sitting room Lily contemplated the pending game and wondered how long it would take James to stop crowing about the huge defeat he was about to bestow up on her.
Looking at them she decided that Mrs Potter would be a chaser, Marie would join Aggy as a beater after yesterdays performance and Annie would be the keeper.
*****
The teams assembled outside after lunch and the rules were set, it was decided that the game would last for eighty minutes as they were playing without a snitch.
The game was soon under way and Lily was pleasantly surprised at Mrs Potters flying skills. At the half way point the boys were in the lead 60 points to 30 but in the second half the tables turned and soon the were even.
Lily and Mrs Potter made a good team they seemed to instinctively know where the other was. Mr Potter on the other hand was an excellent beater and Lily wondered if he had been on the house team during his time at Hogwart's.
As the game was coming to an end the score remained tied. With only a few minutes to go Lily snatched up the quaffle and headed for the scoring area. Zigzagging across the pitch she just managed to avoid the bludger as it winged past her right shoulder. Taking her eye off it she did not see it being batted back at her by Mr Potter who had snaked around to the other side of her. As the bludger hit her in the chest she dropped the quaffle more from surprise than pain (due to them still using the soft bludger charmed from the previous day).
Dipping his broom James reached out and just managed to grab the quaffle. Glancing to the side he noticed Danny flying towards him and the two Hogwart's chasers dashed down the pitch. Mrs Potter hot on his heals she was unable to catch him it time to prevent him passing to Danny who smiling at his keeper girlfriend scooted around her and scored the winning shot.
Checking his watch Mr Potter called time and they all headed back down to the grass.
Both teams stood facing one another the boys all with smug looks on their faces. The girls' were facing them arms folded and rolling their eyes.
As Mr Potter opened his mouth he was cut off by his wife who said, "Oh shut up Harry"
"Actually I was going to say good game everyone" he said and then stuck his tongue out at her.
Laughing at his childish behaviour Ellie Potter said "Harry" and then "Showers for everyone and then hot chocolate in the sitting room"
As everyone looked at her they realised this was not a request but an order and so they headed into the house.
It wasn't long before they were all assembled in the sitting room holding mugs of steaming hot chocolate and chatting about the game. The five men managed to crow about the triumphant victory and being masters of Quidditch.
After thirty minutes of Lily could stand no more and said "Speaking as a person with a contract to play professional Quidditch…If nobody minds I think I will take a nap before dinner"
Mrs Potter smirked at the jealous looks on the three boy's faces (James, Sirius & Danny) and said, "I think that is a very good idea"
The other teenagers agreed and they all headed for their rooms. Mr Potter headed into his study but was also soon asleep resting back in his big desk chair and Mrs Potter who had settled down onto the sofa to read was also soon sleeping. Peace descended over the house.
*****
Dinner was a noisy affair, as all the teenagers seemed to talk at once. The elder Potters laughed at the chatter joining in with stories of their days at Hogwart's.
As dinner came to an end it was soon time for Sirius, Danny, Marie and Annie to return home. They all congregated in the sitting room saying goodbye and thanks and making plans for meeting up again later in the summer at Sirius's house.
*****
With only one more day at the Potter's left the four of them spent it lazing around. Lily noticed that Aggy was getting a little more anxious as the day went on and decided it was time for some girl time. After lunch they had settled into the sitting room to relax and enjoy the reminder of the afternoon.
As they sat watching Remus and James play chess in the sitting room Lily turned to Aggy and said "Fancy going for a walk…I could do with some fresh air" Aggy nodded and started to get up. Looking over to the boys Lily said, "We'll see you guys later"
Without taking their eyes from the chessboard they mumbled "OK"
Walking outside Lily linked arms with Aggy and they headed down towards the lake. Sitting on the grass Lily said, "Is everything alright?"
Aggy nodded saying "Yeah…Just a little nervous about going to Remus's house" pausing for a second she looked over at Lily "I mean it's not like coming here"
Lily smiled at her "Don't worry…You've already met his mum and dad and they both seem really nice" smirking she said "Plus now that Remus has stopped blushing every five minutes it can't be that bad"
Watching her friend's eyebrows raise Aggy grinned to her self at the knowledge of why Remus no longer blushed. As the memory flashed across her mind Aggy closed her eyes for a second and then blushed her self. Hearing a gasp from Lily Aggy opened her eyes and looked at her friend.
All Lily could manage was "You didn't…Did you?" and gasped again as Aggy nodded. Both girls sat in silence one contemplating what questions to ask and the other hoping that nothing else would be said on the matter.
Aggy was saved from being questioned by Lily as they saw the boys approaching them. James and Remus sat down next to the girls.
The four of them sat chatting until the light started to fade and they headed back in for dinner.
The rest of the evening was spent packing. Lily and James had to pack first for Philip and Jeanne's wedding and then for Remus's house. Aggy packed everything back into her school trunk ready for the stay at Remus's house and Remus prepared for the journey home.
A/N: Hope you enjoyed – Please don't forget to click the button and let me know what you think – love reading your reviews – happy to answer any questions. - Should be the wedding next.
Thanks for reading
Madame Padfoot