LILY POTTER AND THE CHANGE OF TIME

Warning – This is the sequel to Harry Potter, Time Traveler. If you have not read, Harry Potter, Time Traveler, I would highly recommend it as this story will get very confusing. You may not recognize many of the characters and may have no idea what is going on if you do not read it.

Summary – Harry Potter is supposed to be dead. But thanks to the Book of Time and a little time traveling back in his fifth year, he is now alive. Now Lily must overcome the obstacles of being a typical teenage witch and finding out where time got changed because you never want to mess with fate. Sometimes it does not always come out for the best…but yet…sometimes it does.

Disclaimer – I do not own Harry Potter, the characters, or the Harry Potter world. They all belong to the fabulous J.K. Rowling. However, while I do not own their names, the characters and the personality traits of Lily Potter, Eddie Weasley, Daris Malfoy, Christof Nott, as well as Asher Lazard and Robyn Andrews all belong to me.

Chapter 4 – A Deeper Friendship:

Lily walked down the corridors with her hands in her pockets, humming a tune to herself, clearly deep in thought. Anyone that knew her knew that it would not be difficult to figure out what was going on through her head; she was thinking about Harry and the change in time that he had created. Despite what she had told Harry, Lily truthfully did not know what to do about the situation. Of course there was a reason why she had told Harry she wanted things the way they are, but she was not sure whether it was a good enough reason.

Lily was not an idiot, as many might have thought concerning her decision about Harry. She knew that deep down in her gut that there was a reason for telling Harry what she wanted, or what she thought she wanted. Or in this case, it was what she did not want. The reasons were selfish and she knew that. Did that selfishness make her heartless? Was she a heartless person for wanting her father to change things back? To become a Death Eater and then die while sacrificing himself for those that he loved? Maybe being selfish and heartless went hand in hand with one another. Troubled by these thoughts, Lily sighed and began to slow down curiously when she heard footsteps behind her. Stopping completely in the corridor, Lily slowly turned around, but she did not see anyone.

"Who's there? Eddie?" she called out, slowly taking her wand out of the pockets of her robes. "Are you there? Sirius?" Lily paused, almost dreading to say this name; "Harry? Is that you?"

"Since when is it okay to call your father by his first name?" a voice amusedly from behind her, making Lily jump about a foot in the air. She turned around with her wand at the ready to face the grinning face of Eddie Weasley. Lily glared at him before shoving her wand back in her pocket.

"You scared the bleeding bugger out of me, Ed!" snapped Lily, placing her hands on her hips. Eddie put his hands up in defense and took a fearful step back with wide eyes.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to," he said simply. Lily nodded and her face immediately calmed. Eddie could not help but notice that despite her calm face, Lily had a deep seated frown, her eyebrows were furrowed, and her usual green eyes were dark; almost like a jade color and that could only mean one thing. Eddie knew that from fifteen years of friendship, Lily's eyes always became a jade color when she was deep in thought, or extremely upset about something, or sometimes even both.

"What's up Lils?"

"The ceiling," said Lily dryly. Eddie rolled his eyes. It was true; sometimes Lily could extremely infuriating.

"You know that I didn't mean that literally," said Eddie, clearly exasperated. "I meant how are you feeling?" Despite how frustrated he seemed with Lily, he was looking at his best friend with such concern that it sent chills down her spine. Lily took a deep breath.

"I really don't feel so well," she said in a mere whisper. Eddie nodded in understanding.

"Listen, Lily, I'm sorry about before," said Eddie, looking sincere. Lily looked at him strangely but continued listening. "I was an immature git. I should have been more sensitive to your feelings and about the situation."

"You're forgiven, I guess…" said Lily with a casual shrug. "There really was no reason to apologize you know. I shouldn't have lost my temper to begin with. But, you know me." Eddie laughed and tilted his head to the side, looking amused and playful.

"Yeah, you do tend to lose that temper of yours once awhile," said Eddie playfully. "But I reckon I felt guilty about what I said and did. I know I didn't have to apologize, but I wanted to." Eddie felt his ears get hot and knew right away that he was blushing. He quickly turned away in order to hide his embarrassment from Lily. Unfortunately, or maybe it was fortunate, she did notice his blush and raised an eyebrow even higher; to the point where it was in the middle of her forehead. Finally, the awkward silence was getting to her and she sighed and rubbed her arm in nervousness and even a little fear. Eddie could see all these emotions building up in her eyes, but did not say anything. Lily was about to say something and Eddie was going to listen intently, determined not to make the same mistake that he had made earlier.

"Eddie?"

"Yeah, Lils?"

"I…I'm confused…"

"About what? Harry?"

"Yeah…"

"What happened?"

"I…I…Harry asked me something earlier," whispered Lily, almost uncertainly. "It…it was a pretty intense question, I suppose."

"What did he ask you?" asked Eddie curiously, encouraging her to continue. Lily looked at him with a grateful smile on her face and he felt his heart lift. It made her so happy to know that Eddie was willing to listen to her. She knew she could talk about this with him and he would never judge her for what she had said to Harry. Sirius would just blow up at her with his temper. Remus, Robby, or Asher really would never fully understand why she said it. Ron and Hermione would claim that she was being selfish. And Harry, well, Lily did not think she would ever be able to look him in the eye again. Taking a deep breath, Lily continued her story.

"Harry…he…he asked me if…if I was…happy with this new, dramatic change in my life," Lily stumbled over her words nervously, fidgeting with her fingers.

"What did you tell him?" asked Eddie thoughtfully.

"And, I told him I preferred things…the way they used to be," said Lily quickly, turning away from Eddie as though she were ashamed of what she had just said. Eddie stared at her wide-eyed, letting the information sink into his brain.

Normally, if Lily had not been so emotionally shaken up about what happened with Harry, Eddie would have yelled at her saying she was being selfish and stupid. But he knew that was not what she needed at the moment. What she needed was a friend; her best friend who would reassure her that everything would be alright and to help her see some sort of reason. Eddie was determined to be that friend.

"Why would you tell him something like that?" asked Eddie quietly, trying not to sound like he was accusing her. "Don't you want him alive?"

"Yes…and no…maybe…"

"Lily, this is a black and white question; there's only one answer to this," said Eddie comfortingly. "There is no gray area and there are no maybes. Either you want him here, or you don't want him here. There is no maybe."

"Quit repeating yourself; I heard you the first time," said Lily, annoyed. Eddie put his hands up in defense and Lily's gaze immediately softened and she continued. "I love him and all. I mean, he's my father. It's just…I can't go through with that again…" Eddie did not fail to notice that Lily's voice was beginning to shake and he raised a concerned eyebrow.

"Go through what again?" asked Eddie softly and encouragingly.

"Never mind," she muttered, turning away from him. "It's not important…" Eddie took a chance and stepped closer to Lily. He reached his hand towards her face and placed his forefinger and thumb under her chin, forcing her to look back into his eyes. She gasped at the intense emotions that they held; that they held for her. Eddie either ignored her gasp or he did not hear it because he spoke softly and reassuringly to her.

"Lily, if it's bothering you this much, it's important," whispered Eddie. "Anything you tell me is important. You can tell me, Lily. You can tell me anything because I'm here to listen. I'll always be here for you, no matter what. You know that, right?"

"Yeah, I know," she said quietly. "I just don't think I'm ready to talk about it."

"Well, whenever you're ready to talk about it, just say the word and I'll be there! You can count on me, Lils."

"Thanks, Ed," said Lily, a smile playing at her lips. "I appreciate that."

"Of course; any time. You're my best friend," said Eddie, unintentionally reaching and stroking her cheek. "That's what I'm here for. There's no reason to be thankful. I'm not helping you because I have to; it's because I want to. You're always there for me and I just want to be there for you. I mean, what kind of friend would I be if I didn't feel that way?"

"Regardless, I'm saying thank you anyway." said Lily giving a weak chuckle. Her smile widened quite a bit and she turned to Eddie again. "Eddie, if I ask you a question, will you be honest with me?"

"I have never lied to you before, and I'm not about to start now," said Eddie grinning at her. Lily returned the grin, though it was something missing from it. Whatever she needed to ask him, Eddie knew that it was a serious question.

"Do you…do you like Harry alive? Or would you prefer things the way they used to be?" asked Lily with a somber look on her face and a jaded color in her eyes. Eddie stared at her and blinked repeatedly.

"I don't think it's my place to answer that question, Lily," answered Eddie carefully and thoughtfully. "Quite honestly it doesn't matter what I'd prefer. All that matters is what you want."

"What if I'm not sure what I want?" asked Lily. She whispered it so quietly that she was surprised that Eddie even heard her.

"I don't want to influence your opinion," said Eddie, shaking his head. "It's between you and Harry; it's your decision to make."

"Oh, please Eddie, tell me what you think," pleaded Lily, a sparkle in her eyes that had nothing to do with any sort of mischief or loving feeling. "Please. Honestly, it's not like I listen to you anyway." Eddie chuckled at Lily's attempt at a joke. It was good to know she still had that fire in her; that fire he was falling in love with. Eddie chuckled and playfully punched her on the shoulder before sighing and giving a defeated shrug. Lily asked him for his honest opinion, so he was not going to deny it to her; even if she did not like his answer.

"Personally, Lily, I prefer him alive."

"What?" asked Lily, clearly shocked. "Really? But, you barely even knew him or liked him for that matter. Even when he took his little fieldtrip when he was fifteen years old, you didn't like him."

"I was jealous of him" said Eddie simply with a shrug. Lily just stared at him; her face impassive. "Listen, I know whether you want to admit it or not, but Harry being here makes you happy. You can deny it all you want, but it does. I see the way your eyes light up when he smiles at you or tells you how proud he is of you. And, I guess that you being happy makes me happy…" Eddie trailed off, blushing to the roots of his hair. Lily stared at him blankly.

"Erm…okay…" she said slowly, trying to comprehend what Eddie was saying. "Thanks I guess…for your honesty."

There was an awkward silence as they both stood there with their hands in their pockets; Eddie rolling on the balls of his feet.

"Uh…Eddie?"

"Yeah?"

"Well, I couldn't help but notice how much you frown at Harry and clench your fists when he's around," commented Lily, trying to get rid of the awkward silence that had washed over them. Eddie's stomach turned; he knew where this conversation was going. "I can't help but think that you…maybe…don't like him much. Or is it the jealousy thing again?"

"I like your dad just fine. I…just…yeah…yeah it's the jealous thing again," said Eddie as he turned away, his voice trailing off.

"Why would you be jealous of Harry, Ed?" asked Lily soothingly. Eddie felt himself blush again.

It's…it's nothing, Lily!" he said quickly, his face aflame. "It's absolutely nothing."

"Oh"" exclaimed Lily, her mouth forming an 'O' shape. She understood that Eddie was not going to tell her what was truly wrong and she was not going to push him any further than he was willing to go. "Well, I guess I better go. I've have to talk to Sirius anyway. I'll see you later, then, right?"

"Yeah, of course," said Eddie, his voice a little brighter. "I'll see you." He watched as Lily smiled at him and turned on heel and down the corridor. Eddie watched her until she was completely out of sight and he sighed dreamily to himself, smiling.

"Well, well, well," came a cold dawling voice from down the corridor. "It looks like someone is falling for Potter." Eddie groaned inwardly as he immediately recognized the voice. He turned around to see a tall boy with white blonde hair, neatly combed and gelled, and a pointed nose. Eddie grinned to himself over the fact that his face slightly resembled a pug. It was Daris Malfoy.

"Shut your mouth, Malfoy!" snapped Eddie clenching his fists. Malfoy and his so-called trusty side-kick Christof Nott came out of the shadows and stood before him, looking amused and cynical all at the same time.

"So you're not denying it, then?" asked Malfoy coolly.

"Deny what?" snapped Eddie.

"You're not denying that you are falling for Potter," said Nott smoothly, crossing his arms over his chest and grinning almost evilly. Eddie felt himself go red but he kept a steady glare and his fists clenched.

"Lay off," snarled Eddie. "She's my best friend!"

"Best friend my arse," mumbled Nott, rolling his eyes.

"Oh get real, Weasel," said Malfoy coldly. "The whole school, with the exception of Potter of course, knows that you are completely head over heels for the wench. Why else would you duel with me to get my blood and save her from the Sueno Curse?"

"I did it to protect her from the likes of you!" shouted Eddie, taking a step, advancing on Malfoy. "I did it to save her life! Malfoy's evil grin widened.

"Oh, so you feel it's your duty to protect her now, eh?"

"If you know what's good for you, you'll back the hell off," hissed Eddie, pulling his wand out of his pocket and pointed it straight at Malfoy and Nott.

"Let's say that I don't know what's good for me, Weasley," said Malfoy in mock puzzlement.

"Or maybe he doesn't buy your threat," mumbled Nott on the side.

"What if I were to put another curse or something on her? How would you feel about that? I think it might do wonders for your relationsh-" Malfoy was unable to finish his sentence because Eddie had grabbed him by the collar and threw him against the wall, pinning him there.

"If you touch a hair on her head-"

"You'll what?" whispered Malfoy, taunting Eddie. "You'll duel with me again? Let's see how much of match you are to the Dark Lord when I bring Potter to him on a silver platter. Now that'll be a duel worth watching."

"I'M WARNING YOU MALFOY!" roared Eddie as he pulled Malfoy from the wall and then threw him against it again. Malfoy grunted in pain. Eddie suddenly felt a point in his back and realized that Nott had his wand pointed in his back.

"You know, Weasley" started Nott sinisterly, "Potter would be highly angry with you right now. You know how she can't stand when people try to defend her like this. She likes to fight her own battles…"

"So?" Eddie never took his ferocious eyes off of Malfoy.

"So, then let her fight her own battle," taunted Malfoy.

"She's not in the middle of any battle, you slime," growled Eddie. "And even if she was, I'd fight beside her." At those words, Malfoy's eyes brightened and Eddie knew that that was exactly what he wanted to hear.

"Oh she's in a battle, alright," said Malfoy, practically laughing at Eddie. "The battle she is going to have to fight when my Master gets a hold of her and her father. That'll definitely be another duel to watch." Eddie's eyes slowly widened, realizing what Malfoy was saying. After coming over the shock of what his rival had said, he dangerously narrowed his eyes and clenched his teeth angrily.

"You filthy-"

"I'm just saying that if you care about her so much, that I'd keep my eye on her. You wouldn't like a repeat of what happened at Christmas now would you?" Malfoy's comment startled Eddie to the point where Malfoy was able to push him away roughly. Eddie narrowed his eyes dangerously and his jaw was set.

"You listen here Malfoy and you listen good," whispered Eddie, even though he wanted to yell and scream and beat the hell out of Malfoy as bad as he could. But all that Eddie was able to physically do without going completely mental over the fact that Malfoy was threatening Lily, was whisper. "If you as so much as brush against her in the hall, see if you live to the day that you get that bloody Mark on your wrist!" Eddie found that his teeth were clenched painfully.

Malfoy and Nott laughed as they stalked away.

"You wait and see Weasley," said Malfoy as he stalked down the corridor with Nott. "You wait and see."


A note from the Jitterbelle. As stated earlier, we have a small part of the reason why Lily does not want Harry Potter changing time. There is much more to it and you will learn of those as the story goes on.

Yet another revised chapter that I all hope that you enjoy! Please don't forget to review!

Coming in Chapter 5 – Voldemort's reaction to Harry's little change in time…let's just say he's not at all happy…