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LILY: First off, I have to ask once again. Does anyone know how the Scottish accent would be written? All I've got is Aye. But what else? See, I know how it sounds, but changing it to writing is another thing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
MIRAI CLONE: Didn't you ask all that last chapter, dear?
LILY: *blinks* I knew that silly, but I still never got my answer from before. Anyway, I guess I'd better start the disclaimer, I don't own the characters of Harry Potter. I still own my clones, my own mate Mirai Trunks *points to her mate who just sweatdrops but doesn't say anything*, Mystic Gohan, Gambit from X-men Evolution, Neil from the Final Fantasy Movie, Kou Leifoh from the Bouncer for the PS2 game, and my newest clone, Inuyasha, my Demi-Demon Doggie! *gives Inuyasha Clone a bonecushing hug* They're all mine, except for Gohan, he's my best friend's mate. So now on with the story.
LILY: And still, anyone with advice for the Scottish accent? Anyway, here we go, and yes, presenting LILY! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~
OUT OF THE ASHES
Chapter 14
Remus sighed deeply as he looked up into the sky. The sun was beginning its decent but it would still be a few hours before dusk. James and Harry continued flying around the Quidditch Field, weaving in and out around the tall stands and golden hoops as they flew around, tossing the Quaffle back and forth, in a mixture of practice and just having fun. Remus took a deep breath as he brought his hands up to cup around his mouth.
"Prongs! You two should get down here!" Remus called as the two, halted their brooms and started to fly downwards towards Remus, landing softly on the grass beside him.
"Sorry, Moony, we must have lost track of time. So, am I late for the DADA class?" James asked as Remus raised an eyebrow at him.
"Actually, yes, but forget about it now. It's already been over with about an hour and half ago. Padfoot and I took care of the class, we're still reviewing anyway. Dinner will be in an hour, but it's not that. James, Dumbledore wants to see you. Harry too. He's waiting in the Hospital Wing." Remus said.
"Hospital Wing?" James asked, frowing in confusion as Harry looked between his father and Remus.
"Yes, I think it's about.......Lily." Remus said as James and Harry's eyes opened widely.
"Lily? Are you sure?" James asked, handing Remus back his broom.
"My mum? Really?" Harry asked as Remus smiled and nodded at the two.
"Yes, quiet positive, actually. And Dumbledore said it was important that you two meet him there as soon as possible." Remus said as the two nodded.
"I hope nothing's grong wrong-" James began worried as the three started walking quickly back into the castle.
"No, from what Dumbledore said, everything has gone as it was intented to. If I'm not mistaken, I think the reason he may have wanted the two of you there was since it is currently where she is." Remus said as James stopped in his tracks to stare at his best friend in awe.
"Lily is.....you really think Lils is here, now? Are you sure, Moony?" James asked.
"I don't know, honestly, James. Dumbledore wouldn't come out and tell me outright. But that's the impression I got from him." Remus said as James nodded and continued walking back into the castle, a nervous Harry right at his heels. Remus sighed as he looked back into the sky, before a faint smile crept across his lips.
"I guess we'll know soon enough." Remus said to himself, before jogging into the castle himself. He had to go and see Sirius.
"Dad, do you, do you really think it could be mum?" Harry asked as he and James reached the door to the infirmary. James paused at the door, his hand already on the knob, as he looked over at his son.
"I guess.....I guess the only way to find out is to see Dumbledore, Harry. I......Are you ready?" James asked as Harry silently nodded.
"Alright then. I guess this is it." James said, turning the knob and opening the door and stepping into the room, along side Harry.
Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall stood in the room, standing quietly over one of the beds in the far end of the room. Madame Pomfrey brushed past the two as she hurried into the room, a tray of potions in her hands. Dumbledore looked up to smile at James and Harry.
"Ah James and young Mr. Potter. So good to see you so quickly. I take it Remus informed you of my request?" Dumbledore asked as James nodded mutely.
"Good, good." Dumbledore said with a twinkle in his eye. James looked past him, his eyes filled with curiousity as Harry bit his lip nervously behind his father.
"Is that-?" James began as Dumbledore smiled softly as he looked from the father to the son, then back to James.
"Yes. But it was a very difficult process. She's asleep now." Dumbledore said as James nodded.
"May I, may we see her?" James asked as Dumbledore nodded.
"Of course you may." Dumbledore said, turning as he gestured towards the bed he was standing beside. James and Harry hurried over as quietly as they could, and looked down at the woman sleeping peacefully on the cot, her red hair fanning around and framing her face. James took in a deep breath as Harry stood beside him, his mouth open the slightest bit in awe.
"Oh Lily...." James murmered to himself as he stared down at the woman, his eyes trailing across her face as he reached his hand out to brush the back of his hand along her left cheek. He paused as she stirred slightly, but still remained sleeping.
"Mum....." Harry murmered softly.
"We shall leave you three. The evening feast shall begin in an hour. I shall send Sirius up when it starts, if.....if that is alright with you, James." Dumbledore said as James nodded.
"Very well then. Minerva if you'd be so kind as to close the door behind us? And Madame Pomfrey-" Dumbledore began as the woman sighed heavily.
"Honestly, Albus, how do you expect me to treat my patients if you continue to insist on these such....interuptions as it were. Very well then, I will go see Severus. There are a few potions in which are of need of stocking in any case. I'd ask you two not to disturb the lady, but....alas......" Madame Promfrey said with a soft smile. She followed Dumbledore and Minerva out of the room a moment later none-the-less, leaving James and Harry alone with Lily.
Harry was speechless.
It was to be expected of course, but still.
So this was his mum. She was beautiful. From what he could tell, she had a dark shade of red hair, and it almost gleamed with the light of the lamp beside the bed. Her eyes were closed, obviously since she was sleeping, but he still knew beneath the lids, held the most sparkling emerald green eyes, that Harry himself had inherited.
His mum.
James silently sat on the sheets covering Lily, and smiled softly to himself as he gazed downwardly at her. His Lily, his red flower, his Lils.
"Lily." James said softly, smiling as he brushed a lock of red hair to tuck it behind her ear. Harry gulped nervously behind his father.
"That's really.....I mean....she's is, isn't she? Of course she'd be....I mean, you both.....I suppose I should know, the Mirror of Erised, and then Hagrid's gift my first year. I've seen a few pictures but....." Harry said, trailing of embarrassed as he looked to the side. James smiled as he nodded, still not taking his eyes from his wife.
"Yes, Harry. This is your mother. Oh, my dear Lily. I missed you so." James said, before turning to look over at Harry.
"Don't be nervous. Here, sit down. She won't bite. Well, then again....." James said with a chuckle as Harry looked at him confused.
"Long time ago. Our third year, I believe. Anyway, we, er.....were sort of fighting and she, well.....she bit me." James said with a chuckle.
"She did?" Harry asked in shock as he sat down, careful not to wake her up. James smiled at he nodded.
"She's a spirited one, your mum. Which is why I fell for her, I suppose. From what Sirius and Remus have told me, you inherited her spunk as well as her eyes." James said as Harry blushed.
"I don't really know." Harry said.
"But you seem to have inherited my knack for attracting trouble, it would seem. You don't get into as much trouble as I did at your age, now do you?" James asked as Harry blushed again, and James's eyes widen in shock.
"More?! My word." James said as Harry shook his head, still blushing.
"It's not that-" Harry said as James chuckled softly.
"I'm just kidding with you, my boy. Sirius and Remus already told me everything. Anyway, you're nowhere near as bad as the three of us where, that much I'm sure off. Those two Gryffindor boys however, the Weasley Twins, I think? Now those two....." James said with a chuckle.
"Ron's older brothers. He, ah.....comes from a big family." Harry said as James nodded.
"Does he? It must be nice to have older siblings. Is he the youngest?" James asked softly as Harry shook his head.
"No. He's got a younger sister, named Ginny. But the rest are older than him. And Ginny is the only girl too." Harry said as James nodded.
"I see. Just how many brothers does he have?" James asked.
"Well, there's the two oldest I met last year, Bill and Charlie, and then there's Percy, he's already graduated too. He works for the ministry now. And you've already heard about Fred and George, the twins, and then there's Ron." Harry said as James eyes widen.
"Seven children? My word." James said as Harry blushed.
"Yeah, and Ron's family isn't.....well.......they're not the richest wizarding family, but they're so nice. And they really are a great lot." Harry said as James nodded.
"Arthur always was. I'd expect the same was true of his family. In anycase, it has reminded me of something though." James said with a chuckle as Harry looked at him confused.
"Of what?" Harry asked.
"Well, Lily and I were always thinking a little brother or sister would have been nice for you. Hmm.....I guess we'll have to see then, won't we?" James asked with a wink as Harry blushed.
"James, honestly, you're unbelieveable. And here I am, out cold too." A weak voice said below them as they both looked down instantly to see Lily starting to come too.
She brought a hand to her head as she made a face, before opening her eyes slowly to look up at James with a scowl.
"What happened? I feel like my head's been hit by a bus. Oh, don't look at me like that, James, it's a muggle saying." Lily said as James reached his hand out to feel her forehead.
"Well, you look alright, I suppose. Can you sit up, Lils?" James asked as Lily made a face, then suddenly bolted upright, sheer panic on her face as she stared at her husband in fear.
"Oh Gods, James, what happened? Is Harry alright? Where's my baby? Did Vold-" Lily began as James wrapped and arm around her shoulders to comfort the red head as he glanced over at Harry.
"Harry's fine, luv. But, ah.....well.....there's somethings you need to know." James began as Lily looked at him confused, then looked over at the other person who James had just been looking at and jumping suddenly in shock.
"Who are *you?!* Lily cried, jumping towards James as Harry blushed.
"*That* is Harry, Lily." James said as Lily looked at her husband like he was crazy.
"It's true, Lils. A lot has happened and a lot of time has passed since Voldemort attacked us that night. In fact, close to 14 years since that night." James said as Lily looked at him confused.
"Listen, I don't remember much myself. And the rest I heard from what Dumbledore believes to have happened. Voldemort showed up that night, and he and I fought. He....well, I didn't make it Lily and then he came after you and Harry. Whatever happened up there, no one is sure of. But what did happen is he.....he killed you too. And then he tried to kill Harry-" James began as Lily's eyes widen in horror.
"NO! But.....but he was only a baby!" Lily cried as James shook his head.
"I know, Lils, I know. But listen to me, it doesn't stop there. For whatever reason, he couldn't. Voldemort couldn't kill Harry, and it......broke his power somehow. Harry survived that night, with a scar of where he was touched with the wand. He was sent to live with your muggle sister and her husband for ten years, before he recieved his Hogwarts letter. The rest we can tell you later, but it's been 14 years and he's grown up." James said, looking over at the blushing Harry.
"It.....is is Harry then? My little, innocent boy?" Lily asked, looking over at Harry, who fidgeted under his mother's gaze, still blushing as James chuckled behind her.
"He's not so little anymore, Lils. As for why you and I are here, we have Dumbledore to thank. It seems that old Voldie's been trying to return for the last couple of years and Harry was able to stop him each time but......well.....he's back Lily." James said softly as Lily looked in horror at her husband.
"What?! No, it can't be!" Lily cried as James nodded.
"It's true luv, but don't worry. We're safe here-" James began.
"We thought we were safe in Godric's Hollow, James!" Lily cried, as James noticed Harry flinch behind his mother.
"Yes, I know, Lily. But things have changed. A lot in fact. We'll be staying here in Hogwarts and in the vicinity until we figure a way to defeat him once more. Harry is the key, at least, that's what Dumbledore believes, and I do too." James began.
"No. He won't. He can't." Lily said, looking fearfully at Harry.
"Lily, Harry's not a baby anymore. I know it's a lot to take in-" James began as Lily whipped her head to stare at him in shock.
"A lot to take in? God, James, how can you even say that? He was a baby the last time I saw him! How can you expect me to-" Lily began as James hugged her to his chest.
"It's alright, Lily. It'll take some time, but you'll get over it. I did, didn't I? Harry's really something else too." James said, looking up at Harry, as Lily raised her head to do the same.
"Harry? You are my darling Harry, aren't you? You......you look so much like your father." Lily said softly as James smiled.
"But he has your eyes." James said.
"And that horrid scar from that horrid man." Lily said, making a face.
"Actually, it's not *so* bad a scar, Mum. It's actually sort of like an alarm system. It warns me when Voldemort is nearby." Harry said as Lily nodded.
"And you sound like your father too. Oh Harry, my boy, my sweet, darling boy." Lily said leaning over to hug Harry.
Harry didn't know what to say. It was something he had wished for his entire life for as long as he could remember. To be held by his mother. His real mother. Harry was overcome with so many emotions that he couldn't help himself, and cried softly into his mother's shirt as she stroked his hair lovingly. After a few minutes, Harry pulled back to smile weakly at his mother.
"Better?" Lily asked softly as Harry nodded.
"I'd hate to, ah....break up this tender Potter family reunion and all, but dinner's starting Prongs." Sirius said., Anna standing behind him slightly as they looked into the room. James nodded as Harry wiped his eyes, and Lily looked happily over at the two in the door.
"Sirius! Anna!" Lily cried as Anna rushed over to hug her best friend as Sirius walked into the room, chuckling softly to himself.
"Women." Sirius muttered.
"Tell me about it." James said, and was rewarded with a punch in the arm from his wife.
"It's so great to see you again, Lily. I've missed you a lot. Anyway, wait to you hear the great news Prongs!" Sirius said, his face beaming with a smile as Anna chuckled softly beside Lily.
"You mean you figured out the days of the week.....without outside help Padfoot, I'm happy for you." James said with a chuckle as Sirius made a face.
"Funny, antler boy. No, really, listen! I'm gonna be a father! Er, well, I already am, just never knew it!" Sirius said proudly as James's jaw dropped.
"*You* a father?! Dear god, that *poor* child." James chuckled as Sirius made a face again.
"Funny, didn't I say the same thing to you once?" Sirius asked as James smirked at him.
"Yup." James said.
"Congratulations Sirius. I'm happy for you. And contrary to what my moronic husband may think, *I'd* think you'd make an excellent father." Lily said as James pretended to look hurt.
"Your words strike me, my dear." James said.
"I'm happy for you too, Sirius. I can't wait to meet him, er her." Harry said as Sirius beamed at the boy.
"Her. Her name is Kaylee, right Anna?" Sirius asked as Anna nodded.
"Yes. And she's coming to Hogwarts in the morning." Anna said.
"How old is she?" Lily asked her friend.
"She'll be 14 in May." Anna said.
"Fourteen? And she hasn't attended Hogwarts at all yet?" Harry asked curiously.
"I sent her to be schooled at Beuxemboug. She was staying at home with me this summer, like she always does, but after I heard what had happened with Voldemort, I wanted her home. I was going to send her to Hogwarts, but well, it was going to take a few days before the school papers would have been ready for her to be transferred in." Anna said.
"Do you know what house she'll be in?" James asked as Sirius smiled at his best friend.
"Why, Gryffindor of course, Prongs. I mean, I was, and Anna was, so naturally, she should be a Gryffindor too. I mean, look at Harry. You both were in Gryffindor, and that's what he turned out to be." Sirius said.
"True. But you never know, Sirius. She could be placed in Huddlepuff or Raveclaw too, you know." Lily said.
"I suppose. Just as long as she'd not placed in Slytherin. Although, it would be nice to have someone work from the inside-" Sirius said, chuckling to himself.
"Sirius! I am not going to let you corrupt our daugher anymore that you've corrupted yourself and your friends. No offense, James." Anna said as James smiled beside her.
"None taken." James said.
"Come on, if you two are quiet finished, we can be heading down to the feast?" Sirius asked as Lily chuckled.
"Still the same Sirius, aren't you? Your complete and utter devotion to food is still shocking." Lily said.
"Funny, Red. You're lucky I'm too hungry to think of a comeback." Sirius said.
"Or to form rational thought at all, not that he actually can even on a full stomach." James said.
"Honestly, James, you know the word 'full' doesn't exist in Sirius's vocabulary." Lily said with a teasing smile.
"Alright, alright, enough already. Stop picking on the poor canine, eh?" Sirius asked.
"Alright, we'll get something to eat and then continue where we left off." James said.
"What about-" Harry began nervously.
"What is it, Harry?" Lily asked.
"Well, what about Mum? Won't she attract a lot of attention?" Harry asked as James looked over at Sirius.
"Already taken care of, curtesy of Dumbledore. Come on already, I'm wasting away over here." Sirius whined.
"You really are more dog than man sometimes, Padfoot." James said with a chuckle.
Sirius growled playfully as he reached over a nearby bed and threw a pillow at him.
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LILY *blinks* Wow. Long chapter. I hope you all will appreciate it. *smiles* Until next time, everyone. And review!
LILY: First off, I have to ask once again. Does anyone know how the Scottish accent would be written? All I've got is Aye. But what else? See, I know how it sounds, but changing it to writing is another thing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
MIRAI CLONE: Didn't you ask all that last chapter, dear?
LILY: *blinks* I knew that silly, but I still never got my answer from before. Anyway, I guess I'd better start the disclaimer, I don't own the characters of Harry Potter. I still own my clones, my own mate Mirai Trunks *points to her mate who just sweatdrops but doesn't say anything*, Mystic Gohan, Gambit from X-men Evolution, Neil from the Final Fantasy Movie, Kou Leifoh from the Bouncer for the PS2 game, and my newest clone, Inuyasha, my Demi-Demon Doggie! *gives Inuyasha Clone a bonecushing hug* They're all mine, except for Gohan, he's my best friend's mate. So now on with the story.
LILY: And still, anyone with advice for the Scottish accent? Anyway, here we go, and yes, presenting LILY! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~
OUT OF THE ASHES
Chapter 14
Remus sighed deeply as he looked up into the sky. The sun was beginning its decent but it would still be a few hours before dusk. James and Harry continued flying around the Quidditch Field, weaving in and out around the tall stands and golden hoops as they flew around, tossing the Quaffle back and forth, in a mixture of practice and just having fun. Remus took a deep breath as he brought his hands up to cup around his mouth.
"Prongs! You two should get down here!" Remus called as the two, halted their brooms and started to fly downwards towards Remus, landing softly on the grass beside him.
"Sorry, Moony, we must have lost track of time. So, am I late for the DADA class?" James asked as Remus raised an eyebrow at him.
"Actually, yes, but forget about it now. It's already been over with about an hour and half ago. Padfoot and I took care of the class, we're still reviewing anyway. Dinner will be in an hour, but it's not that. James, Dumbledore wants to see you. Harry too. He's waiting in the Hospital Wing." Remus said.
"Hospital Wing?" James asked, frowing in confusion as Harry looked between his father and Remus.
"Yes, I think it's about.......Lily." Remus said as James and Harry's eyes opened widely.
"Lily? Are you sure?" James asked, handing Remus back his broom.
"My mum? Really?" Harry asked as Remus smiled and nodded at the two.
"Yes, quiet positive, actually. And Dumbledore said it was important that you two meet him there as soon as possible." Remus said as the two nodded.
"I hope nothing's grong wrong-" James began worried as the three started walking quickly back into the castle.
"No, from what Dumbledore said, everything has gone as it was intented to. If I'm not mistaken, I think the reason he may have wanted the two of you there was since it is currently where she is." Remus said as James stopped in his tracks to stare at his best friend in awe.
"Lily is.....you really think Lils is here, now? Are you sure, Moony?" James asked.
"I don't know, honestly, James. Dumbledore wouldn't come out and tell me outright. But that's the impression I got from him." Remus said as James nodded and continued walking back into the castle, a nervous Harry right at his heels. Remus sighed as he looked back into the sky, before a faint smile crept across his lips.
"I guess we'll know soon enough." Remus said to himself, before jogging into the castle himself. He had to go and see Sirius.
"Dad, do you, do you really think it could be mum?" Harry asked as he and James reached the door to the infirmary. James paused at the door, his hand already on the knob, as he looked over at his son.
"I guess.....I guess the only way to find out is to see Dumbledore, Harry. I......Are you ready?" James asked as Harry silently nodded.
"Alright then. I guess this is it." James said, turning the knob and opening the door and stepping into the room, along side Harry.
Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall stood in the room, standing quietly over one of the beds in the far end of the room. Madame Pomfrey brushed past the two as she hurried into the room, a tray of potions in her hands. Dumbledore looked up to smile at James and Harry.
"Ah James and young Mr. Potter. So good to see you so quickly. I take it Remus informed you of my request?" Dumbledore asked as James nodded mutely.
"Good, good." Dumbledore said with a twinkle in his eye. James looked past him, his eyes filled with curiousity as Harry bit his lip nervously behind his father.
"Is that-?" James began as Dumbledore smiled softly as he looked from the father to the son, then back to James.
"Yes. But it was a very difficult process. She's asleep now." Dumbledore said as James nodded.
"May I, may we see her?" James asked as Dumbledore nodded.
"Of course you may." Dumbledore said, turning as he gestured towards the bed he was standing beside. James and Harry hurried over as quietly as they could, and looked down at the woman sleeping peacefully on the cot, her red hair fanning around and framing her face. James took in a deep breath as Harry stood beside him, his mouth open the slightest bit in awe.
"Oh Lily...." James murmered to himself as he stared down at the woman, his eyes trailing across her face as he reached his hand out to brush the back of his hand along her left cheek. He paused as she stirred slightly, but still remained sleeping.
"Mum....." Harry murmered softly.
"We shall leave you three. The evening feast shall begin in an hour. I shall send Sirius up when it starts, if.....if that is alright with you, James." Dumbledore said as James nodded.
"Very well then. Minerva if you'd be so kind as to close the door behind us? And Madame Pomfrey-" Dumbledore began as the woman sighed heavily.
"Honestly, Albus, how do you expect me to treat my patients if you continue to insist on these such....interuptions as it were. Very well then, I will go see Severus. There are a few potions in which are of need of stocking in any case. I'd ask you two not to disturb the lady, but....alas......" Madame Promfrey said with a soft smile. She followed Dumbledore and Minerva out of the room a moment later none-the-less, leaving James and Harry alone with Lily.
Harry was speechless.
It was to be expected of course, but still.
So this was his mum. She was beautiful. From what he could tell, she had a dark shade of red hair, and it almost gleamed with the light of the lamp beside the bed. Her eyes were closed, obviously since she was sleeping, but he still knew beneath the lids, held the most sparkling emerald green eyes, that Harry himself had inherited.
His mum.
James silently sat on the sheets covering Lily, and smiled softly to himself as he gazed downwardly at her. His Lily, his red flower, his Lils.
"Lily." James said softly, smiling as he brushed a lock of red hair to tuck it behind her ear. Harry gulped nervously behind his father.
"That's really.....I mean....she's is, isn't she? Of course she'd be....I mean, you both.....I suppose I should know, the Mirror of Erised, and then Hagrid's gift my first year. I've seen a few pictures but....." Harry said, trailing of embarrassed as he looked to the side. James smiled as he nodded, still not taking his eyes from his wife.
"Yes, Harry. This is your mother. Oh, my dear Lily. I missed you so." James said, before turning to look over at Harry.
"Don't be nervous. Here, sit down. She won't bite. Well, then again....." James said with a chuckle as Harry looked at him confused.
"Long time ago. Our third year, I believe. Anyway, we, er.....were sort of fighting and she, well.....she bit me." James said with a chuckle.
"She did?" Harry asked in shock as he sat down, careful not to wake her up. James smiled at he nodded.
"She's a spirited one, your mum. Which is why I fell for her, I suppose. From what Sirius and Remus have told me, you inherited her spunk as well as her eyes." James said as Harry blushed.
"I don't really know." Harry said.
"But you seem to have inherited my knack for attracting trouble, it would seem. You don't get into as much trouble as I did at your age, now do you?" James asked as Harry blushed again, and James's eyes widen in shock.
"More?! My word." James said as Harry shook his head, still blushing.
"It's not that-" Harry said as James chuckled softly.
"I'm just kidding with you, my boy. Sirius and Remus already told me everything. Anyway, you're nowhere near as bad as the three of us where, that much I'm sure off. Those two Gryffindor boys however, the Weasley Twins, I think? Now those two....." James said with a chuckle.
"Ron's older brothers. He, ah.....comes from a big family." Harry said as James nodded.
"Does he? It must be nice to have older siblings. Is he the youngest?" James asked softly as Harry shook his head.
"No. He's got a younger sister, named Ginny. But the rest are older than him. And Ginny is the only girl too." Harry said as James nodded.
"I see. Just how many brothers does he have?" James asked.
"Well, there's the two oldest I met last year, Bill and Charlie, and then there's Percy, he's already graduated too. He works for the ministry now. And you've already heard about Fred and George, the twins, and then there's Ron." Harry said as James eyes widen.
"Seven children? My word." James said as Harry blushed.
"Yeah, and Ron's family isn't.....well.......they're not the richest wizarding family, but they're so nice. And they really are a great lot." Harry said as James nodded.
"Arthur always was. I'd expect the same was true of his family. In anycase, it has reminded me of something though." James said with a chuckle as Harry looked at him confused.
"Of what?" Harry asked.
"Well, Lily and I were always thinking a little brother or sister would have been nice for you. Hmm.....I guess we'll have to see then, won't we?" James asked with a wink as Harry blushed.
"James, honestly, you're unbelieveable. And here I am, out cold too." A weak voice said below them as they both looked down instantly to see Lily starting to come too.
She brought a hand to her head as she made a face, before opening her eyes slowly to look up at James with a scowl.
"What happened? I feel like my head's been hit by a bus. Oh, don't look at me like that, James, it's a muggle saying." Lily said as James reached his hand out to feel her forehead.
"Well, you look alright, I suppose. Can you sit up, Lils?" James asked as Lily made a face, then suddenly bolted upright, sheer panic on her face as she stared at her husband in fear.
"Oh Gods, James, what happened? Is Harry alright? Where's my baby? Did Vold-" Lily began as James wrapped and arm around her shoulders to comfort the red head as he glanced over at Harry.
"Harry's fine, luv. But, ah.....well.....there's somethings you need to know." James began as Lily looked at him confused, then looked over at the other person who James had just been looking at and jumping suddenly in shock.
"Who are *you?!* Lily cried, jumping towards James as Harry blushed.
"*That* is Harry, Lily." James said as Lily looked at her husband like he was crazy.
"It's true, Lils. A lot has happened and a lot of time has passed since Voldemort attacked us that night. In fact, close to 14 years since that night." James said as Lily looked at him confused.
"Listen, I don't remember much myself. And the rest I heard from what Dumbledore believes to have happened. Voldemort showed up that night, and he and I fought. He....well, I didn't make it Lily and then he came after you and Harry. Whatever happened up there, no one is sure of. But what did happen is he.....he killed you too. And then he tried to kill Harry-" James began as Lily's eyes widen in horror.
"NO! But.....but he was only a baby!" Lily cried as James shook his head.
"I know, Lils, I know. But listen to me, it doesn't stop there. For whatever reason, he couldn't. Voldemort couldn't kill Harry, and it......broke his power somehow. Harry survived that night, with a scar of where he was touched with the wand. He was sent to live with your muggle sister and her husband for ten years, before he recieved his Hogwarts letter. The rest we can tell you later, but it's been 14 years and he's grown up." James said, looking over at the blushing Harry.
"It.....is is Harry then? My little, innocent boy?" Lily asked, looking over at Harry, who fidgeted under his mother's gaze, still blushing as James chuckled behind her.
"He's not so little anymore, Lils. As for why you and I are here, we have Dumbledore to thank. It seems that old Voldie's been trying to return for the last couple of years and Harry was able to stop him each time but......well.....he's back Lily." James said softly as Lily looked in horror at her husband.
"What?! No, it can't be!" Lily cried as James nodded.
"It's true luv, but don't worry. We're safe here-" James began.
"We thought we were safe in Godric's Hollow, James!" Lily cried, as James noticed Harry flinch behind his mother.
"Yes, I know, Lily. But things have changed. A lot in fact. We'll be staying here in Hogwarts and in the vicinity until we figure a way to defeat him once more. Harry is the key, at least, that's what Dumbledore believes, and I do too." James began.
"No. He won't. He can't." Lily said, looking fearfully at Harry.
"Lily, Harry's not a baby anymore. I know it's a lot to take in-" James began as Lily whipped her head to stare at him in shock.
"A lot to take in? God, James, how can you even say that? He was a baby the last time I saw him! How can you expect me to-" Lily began as James hugged her to his chest.
"It's alright, Lily. It'll take some time, but you'll get over it. I did, didn't I? Harry's really something else too." James said, looking up at Harry, as Lily raised her head to do the same.
"Harry? You are my darling Harry, aren't you? You......you look so much like your father." Lily said softly as James smiled.
"But he has your eyes." James said.
"And that horrid scar from that horrid man." Lily said, making a face.
"Actually, it's not *so* bad a scar, Mum. It's actually sort of like an alarm system. It warns me when Voldemort is nearby." Harry said as Lily nodded.
"And you sound like your father too. Oh Harry, my boy, my sweet, darling boy." Lily said leaning over to hug Harry.
Harry didn't know what to say. It was something he had wished for his entire life for as long as he could remember. To be held by his mother. His real mother. Harry was overcome with so many emotions that he couldn't help himself, and cried softly into his mother's shirt as she stroked his hair lovingly. After a few minutes, Harry pulled back to smile weakly at his mother.
"Better?" Lily asked softly as Harry nodded.
"I'd hate to, ah....break up this tender Potter family reunion and all, but dinner's starting Prongs." Sirius said., Anna standing behind him slightly as they looked into the room. James nodded as Harry wiped his eyes, and Lily looked happily over at the two in the door.
"Sirius! Anna!" Lily cried as Anna rushed over to hug her best friend as Sirius walked into the room, chuckling softly to himself.
"Women." Sirius muttered.
"Tell me about it." James said, and was rewarded with a punch in the arm from his wife.
"It's so great to see you again, Lily. I've missed you a lot. Anyway, wait to you hear the great news Prongs!" Sirius said, his face beaming with a smile as Anna chuckled softly beside Lily.
"You mean you figured out the days of the week.....without outside help Padfoot, I'm happy for you." James said with a chuckle as Sirius made a face.
"Funny, antler boy. No, really, listen! I'm gonna be a father! Er, well, I already am, just never knew it!" Sirius said proudly as James's jaw dropped.
"*You* a father?! Dear god, that *poor* child." James chuckled as Sirius made a face again.
"Funny, didn't I say the same thing to you once?" Sirius asked as James smirked at him.
"Yup." James said.
"Congratulations Sirius. I'm happy for you. And contrary to what my moronic husband may think, *I'd* think you'd make an excellent father." Lily said as James pretended to look hurt.
"Your words strike me, my dear." James said.
"I'm happy for you too, Sirius. I can't wait to meet him, er her." Harry said as Sirius beamed at the boy.
"Her. Her name is Kaylee, right Anna?" Sirius asked as Anna nodded.
"Yes. And she's coming to Hogwarts in the morning." Anna said.
"How old is she?" Lily asked her friend.
"She'll be 14 in May." Anna said.
"Fourteen? And she hasn't attended Hogwarts at all yet?" Harry asked curiously.
"I sent her to be schooled at Beuxemboug. She was staying at home with me this summer, like she always does, but after I heard what had happened with Voldemort, I wanted her home. I was going to send her to Hogwarts, but well, it was going to take a few days before the school papers would have been ready for her to be transferred in." Anna said.
"Do you know what house she'll be in?" James asked as Sirius smiled at his best friend.
"Why, Gryffindor of course, Prongs. I mean, I was, and Anna was, so naturally, she should be a Gryffindor too. I mean, look at Harry. You both were in Gryffindor, and that's what he turned out to be." Sirius said.
"True. But you never know, Sirius. She could be placed in Huddlepuff or Raveclaw too, you know." Lily said.
"I suppose. Just as long as she'd not placed in Slytherin. Although, it would be nice to have someone work from the inside-" Sirius said, chuckling to himself.
"Sirius! I am not going to let you corrupt our daugher anymore that you've corrupted yourself and your friends. No offense, James." Anna said as James smiled beside her.
"None taken." James said.
"Come on, if you two are quiet finished, we can be heading down to the feast?" Sirius asked as Lily chuckled.
"Still the same Sirius, aren't you? Your complete and utter devotion to food is still shocking." Lily said.
"Funny, Red. You're lucky I'm too hungry to think of a comeback." Sirius said.
"Or to form rational thought at all, not that he actually can even on a full stomach." James said.
"Honestly, James, you know the word 'full' doesn't exist in Sirius's vocabulary." Lily said with a teasing smile.
"Alright, alright, enough already. Stop picking on the poor canine, eh?" Sirius asked.
"Alright, we'll get something to eat and then continue where we left off." James said.
"What about-" Harry began nervously.
"What is it, Harry?" Lily asked.
"Well, what about Mum? Won't she attract a lot of attention?" Harry asked as James looked over at Sirius.
"Already taken care of, curtesy of Dumbledore. Come on already, I'm wasting away over here." Sirius whined.
"You really are more dog than man sometimes, Padfoot." James said with a chuckle.
Sirius growled playfully as he reached over a nearby bed and threw a pillow at him.
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LILY *blinks* Wow. Long chapter. I hope you all will appreciate it. *smiles* Until next time, everyone. And review!