A/N:  Okay, I figured I had been procrastinating enough, so I decided to write this chapter.  I think there'll only be 3 or 4 more chapters, unless I come across some kind of inspiration and think of an idea for this story. 

Chapter 9:  Albus Dumbledore

              The next few weeks were extremely hard for the Potters, including Harry.  If he had only known, if only someone like Hagrid or Remus or Sirius had only told him... he could have kept his sister alive.  He spent most of his time in his room, beating himself up, wishing he had only known, and wondering if there was anything else he could stop if he knew.  One day in late July, they got an unexpected visitor. 

              "Hello!"  Albus Dumbledore said lightly to Harry as he entered the Potters mansion one sweltering hot day.  "Is Lily or James here?" 

              "Err... yeah."  Harry said, staring at Dumbledore.  He barely looked like the same person.  His hair was barely half gray, and he had about half the wrinkles on his face that he usually had.

              "And you're Ron, correct?"  He asked, looking at Harry, blue eyes twinkling merrily. 

              "Yeah... here... let me get James."  He said, and made sure the Professor was comfortable in the study before going to get James, who was (as usual) in his room with Lily.  Over the past few weeks, having nothing else to do, explored every nook and cranny of the mansion, and knew his way around as well as he knew his own house.  Climbing up the last staircase to Lily and James' room, he knocked lightly on their door, and heard a soft answer.

              "Come in," James said barely audibly. 

              Harry creaked the door open to see and unshaven James sitting in a rather hard looking wooden chair, and Lily lying in bed, eyes closed.  "Err... James," he whispered softly.  He wasn't sure if Lily was awake or asleep.  "Dumbledore is in the Library, and he'd like to see you." 

              "Okay," James whispered, and not bothering to change out of his pajamas, started downstairs to the study.  Harry tagged along behind him and to the outside door of the study, hoping Dumbledore would talk to him after he was done with James.  Not five minutes later, James walked out, Dumbledore following him, and unfortunately, paid no attention to Harry. 

              "Err... Dumbledore?"  He asked, not wanting to call him Professor, as technically, he wasn't even alive yet.  "C-Could I speak to you for a moment?" 

              "Why certainly!"  The old man said merrily, and walked right back into the study.  "What can I do for you?" 

              "Err... well... "  Harry said slowly, wondering how he would possibly explain this.  "Well... I'm not exactly from this time.  I-I'm Lily and James' son." 

              "This is certainly a surprise!"  The Professor said, looking surprised for the first time since Harry had seen him.  "Do go on." 

              "Well... I was at my friend Ron Weasley's house - He's Molly and Arthur Weasley's son - and I was.... exploring their house, and I saw a Time-Turner.  You can guess how I ended up here.  It was an accident though, I promise." 

              "Yes, I can, Mr. Potter."  Dumbledore said, eyes twinkling.  "Well.  This is a very interesting situation.  Do you know how to get back?" 

              "Well, I was hoping you would help me with that.  Do you have a reverse time-turner or something?"  He asked hopefully.  He didn't know what he would do if he couldn't see any of his friends again. 

              "Actually... " The professor said slowly, stroking his chin, "I do.  Almost.  Right now there are about 10 witches and wizards are in the final testing stage of a reverse time-turner.  Believe it or not, but there are many people stuck in your exact situation right now." 

              "Yeah, I believe it... "  Harry muttered.  "So... How soon do you think this could happen?" 

              "Well, the exact time is hard to predict.  If this final test succeeds, you could be back in your normal time as early as next week." 

              "A-And if it doesn't work?"  Harry asked earnestly. 

              "The future is uncertain, Mr. Potter."  Dumbledore said, shaking his head.  "Who knows, it could possibly not even be invented in your time." 

              Harry's eyes bugged out three times their normal size.  "Y-You're telling me I could be stuck here for the rest of my life?"  He said, beginning to hyperventilate. 

              "I'm afraid so."  He said, looking at Harry sadly.  "I will notify you frequently concerning the subject, but all we can do until then is wait."  Dumbledore said with a note of finality in his voice, standing up. 

              "Thanks... "  Harry muttered as Dumbledore left the room.  The possibility of never seeing his friends again was mind-boggling.  Being with his parents was really great, but he knew he couldn't stay there forever.  And even if he ever did see his friends again, it would be when they were babies, or much younger than he was.  Eyes growing wide, he realized something.  The whole entire future could be changed because of his moment of foolishness.  What if Voldemort killed him?  What if he remained in power?  Figuring it was best not to worry about it, Harry got up to go visit the house-elves in the kitchen, who he had grown quite close with in the past weeks, as there was no one else to talk with. 

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Ahh!  I'm REALLY sorry that was so short, and it took so long to get up, but I'm completely uninspired on this story.  I'm doing the best I can, but it's just not working *sighs* I'll be having some time this summer though, so hopefully I'll get it done.  Anyways, I'm thanking everyone who reviewed last chapter for being so horrible.  I'm sure none of you even remember what you reviewed in the first place, but here ya go anyways: 

Oceanic:  Ha ha, the next chapter wasn't exactly sooner, was it?  Well, I REALLY hope I'll get at least one more chapter up before the OOP comes out!  Only 5 days!!  EEEEPPP!!!!! Anyways, thanks for reviewing!  Skipastarseeker:  I really like your name!  It just rolls off my  tongue, Hehehe.  Anyways, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too…. Just a little late!  Thank you for your review!   And I FINALLY got a new chapter up…. I'm really hoping it won't take ma half a year next time! A-Man:  Thanks!  I'm really glad you liked them!  Serena Cherry:  Thank you!  I'm really glad you like this story!  Oh, and just keep reading and you'll find out if Lily and James ever find out if Harry is really from the future! Animegirl:  I'm SO sorry you had to wait another forever for this chapter!  Stupid writers block, I hate it!  Anyways, thanks for reviewing!  S@bre Bl@ck:   Ahh, yeah, that's what I meant!  I'll have to fix that…. Thanks for correcting me!  And thanks for reviewing!  Erieka127:  Thank you!  I'll try and keep updating!  Bubblegum*Girl:  Thanks!  I'm really glad you like it!  Artemis Le Faey:  hehe, I'm glad you thought it was cool!  Thanks!  HPDreamer1:  Really?  I would have liked to read your story!  That sucks that it got erased though, I would hate it if any of my stories got erased.  And I wanted to average 10 reviews a chapter so it finally got made up!  Anyways, thanks for reviewing!  Er…:  I'm trying to continue!  It's not working very good though, is it?  I'm trying though!  Thank you for reviewing!  Dathrain Princess:  Haha, I'll definitely wright more…there are only about 2 or 3 chapters left in the first place, so it's almost done!  Thanks for reviewing!  Vanessa:  Thank you!  I'm glad you like it!  MerlinHalliwell:  THANK YOU for telling me about that mistake!  I got it fixed, so that's good.  Anyways, thank you for your review!  Katani Petitedra:  We've all expericned writers block, but most people don't sit on their butts being lazy for six months…. Oops!  Hehehe, thanks for reiveiwng!  Chocolate Frog:  I'm trying!  It's not working very well but I'm trying!  Anyways, thanks for reviewing!  AlienSmile13:  Well as of right now Dumbledore and Remus know, so I think that's about enough… I don't know, I might decide for him to tell a few more people.  Thank you for reviewing!  The Elfin Child:  Hehehe, it's because of your review I finally gotten around to writing this!  I can't resist TWO puppy-dog faces!  Heheheh, Thanks for helping me FINALLY get this chapter written!  Skipastarseeker:  Wow, you reviewed about four times!  Goodness, you must have really gotten this updated!  Sorry it took so long, but it's finally up!  Thank you for all your reviews!