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Chapter Twelve: In Hiding
James walked into young Harry's bedroom and picked the crying baby up from this crib. "What's wrong little guy?"
James smiled as he stared into his young sons bright green eyes. His mother's eyes. "I think we're starting to spoil you a bit too much," James said playfully. The young child laughed and cooed as his father bounced him lovingly in his arms.
James looked up in the doorway and saw his beautiful wife watching. James smiled and lifted Harry's hand and gave Lily a small wave. She laughed. "We need to get ready," Lily said casually.
"What time are Remus and December going to be here?" James asked.
"Anytime now," Lily reassured him. She walked over to James and carefully took Harry from his arms.
"Go get ready dear," she kissed him lightly.
James placed his arms around Lily's shoulder, "he has your eyes."
"And your messy hair," she laughed as she stoked her baby's head.
He kissed Lily's forehead.
"December O'Riley and Remus Lupin request admittance," said the deep voice.
James smiled, "admitted."
"I'll go greet them, you go get ready," Lily gave James a gentle nudge as she and Harry went to go greet their guest.
"Where is my favorite baby," December cooed.
"Guys thanks for watching him tonight," Lily smiled.
December stole Harry from his mother's loving arms, "Gosh, he's so cute."
Remus shook his head, "women and babies." He took a seat on the couch.
"We shouldn't be gone to long," Lily informed them.
"Sirius might stop by, he usually does after work."
December was tugging on Harry's toes making silly faces and Lily realized she hadn't heard a word.
"You don't need to worry, everything will be fine," Remus said.
"Where are you guys going again?" December suddenly asked.
Lily's smile faded from her face, "Dumbledore wants to meet with us tonight."
"About what?" December asked.
Lily was thankful James made his appearance and saved her from the question.
"Ouch," December cried as Harry tugged her long hair.
"That's not very nice," she cooed and Harry gave a playful giggle.
"Darling, are you ready to get going?" James asked as he took his place next to Lily's side.
She smiled and nodded.
"You know where we'll be if you need us," James said to Remus.
"Don't worry, everything will be okay," Remus replied.
James grabbed Lily's hand and the two apparated away. Harry beautiful eyes welled up with tears as his parents disappeared.
Lily felt James tug her hand as they arrived, she didn't want to open her eyes. Opening them would mean she had to admit where she was at.
"Hello, how are you guys holding up," asked the kind voice of Alice Longbottom as she pulled Lily into a brisk hug.
"Good, and you guys?" Lily returned.
Alice gave a pleasant smile, "I'm not sure what is more difficult, being pregnant or living with a newborn."
Lily had to laugh.
"So I heard you named your baby Harry," Alice continued.
Lily smiled, "yes, that's right."
"That's a nice name," Alice offered.
"Thank-you. My friend Beth inspired it. What name did you and Frank decide on?"
Alice glanced at the ceiling, "Neville, I can't believe I let Frank talk me into that name."
"Why?" Lily pushed.
Alice tried to keep a straight face, "because that was my first boyfriends name. He doesn't know that."
Lily and Alice both shared a laugh.
"So what do the grandparents think about the new kid?" Alice tried to change the conversation.
"My parents are muggle, so they haven't been able to visit yet, but James parents have been wonderful. We're hoping that Dumbeldore will give us permission to take Harry to see my parents soon though."
Alice was fixing to comment but was interrupted as Albus Dumbledore made his appearance.
"Good evening, this way please," Dumbledore said without his usual kindness.
James made his way over to Lily and guided her in front of him. They made their way into a small room in the back of the Order's headquarter. In this room sat three people, only two Lily and James recognized.
McGonagall sat on the right of Moody and a strange man wearing a cloak sat on the left.
"Come in, please, have a seat," Dumbledore bowed slightly. James felt Lily give a little tremble as they took their seat. The mood in room was dark and uncomfortable.
"I would personally like to congratulate you on the births of your sons," Dumbledore said forcefully.
" I must again be the bearer of bad news," he continued.
"You are to be commended on hiding the secret of your children's births, but it isn't enough. We have solid proof that Voldemort knows."
James saw the man hidden behind a cloak give a violent shutter at the mention of the Dark Lords name.
"How does he know?" Frank Longbottom asked suddenly.
"We aren't for sure exactly how this information was disclosed to him," Dumbledore started, but was quickly interrupted by Moody.
"We have known about a leak in our group for awhile now, that is our best guess."
"Thank-you Alastor," Dumbledore said half warning him to hold his tongue.
James felt his voice reach his throat, "how do you know he knows."
This time the man in the cloak spoke, "because I have heard him speak your sons' names."
James eyes grew wide, he knew that voice, "Snape."
Severus Snape removed the cloak from his head and revealed what James already knew.
"You traitor!" James shrilled.
"Severus Snape has risked his life to bring us this information," Dumbledore said holding up his hand trying to calm James.
Snape rose to his feet and began to disclose his information, "I am one of his most trusted supporters, I personally delivered the order to hunt you down and murder you and your sons. What the Dark Lord doesn't realize is that I have become a turncoat, and have saw the errors in my life."
"I don't trust you," James said pointing a finger at Snape.
A evil smirk appeared on Snapes greasy face, "fine, it is not like I really care if you live or die, Potter."
"You have no choice but to trust him James," Dumbeldore interrupted.
"What must me do?" Alice Longbottom asked suddenly.
Dumbledore stared in the direction of McGonagall and started to speak, "Professor McGonagall is going to attempted an advanced transfiguration spell on your homes. This will hopefully add to already advance securities we've placed. The only other thing we can do at this moment is place a blood curse on your familes, meaning as long as your blood relatives don't have their blood spilt, then your safe."
Alastor Moody cleared his throat loudly, and gave Dumbledore a deep stare. Dumbledore nodded and continued, "we also wish you to select a secret keeper before your sons' first birthdays. This should be someone you trust for it is the most powerful protection charm in our world. Think carefully about your decision, and choose carefully," he seemed to stare at James as he spoke.
He handed James a Frank a vial of purple looking liquid, "have them drink this, and the spell will be complete."
Frank nodded as he accepted Dumbledore orders, but James just stared at the vial. He finally looked up as he heard Lily's voice, "my son has not yet met his grandparents, is it possible to visit them?"
Dumbledore smiled pleasantly, "oh course, I will have a portkey delivered to your house so you will not be tracked by the dark followers."
Lily nodded in appreciation and grabbed James hand. James glanced up towards Snape and saw him rubbing his arm and biting his lower lip.
"How can I trust him?" James thought bitterly to himself, "how can Dumbledore trust him?"
Dumbledore finally excused the couples, "go, spend time with your new sons. Try not to let this news destroy your spirits."
Lily grabbed James and nudged him up, but he didn't break his stare at Snape. Lily knew the mistrust between the two, but what choice did they have. She forced James to look away.
The two bid their farewells to the Longbottoms and apparated home.
James and Lily arrived in an empty kitchen. James had his head lowered to the ground and Lily wanted to comfort him.
"It's going to be okay, isn't that what you always tell me?" James seized his wife into a strong embrace and kiss her. She felt his lips quiver as she kissed him back. As the two broke apart Lily saw the tears falling behind her husband's glasses. He squeezed her hand and the two went into the living room.
Sirius had Harry on his chest, and the two were asleep in front of the fire. December was also asleep, she had her had propped up with her hand as she sat facing them in a nearby chair. Remus Lupin was the only one still awake and he was silently reading a book, laying on the hearth rug.
"How did it go?" he greeted.
James smiled and signaled everything was fine.
Lily quietly walked over and carefully removed Harry from his Godfathers arms. She carried him off to bed, as he continued to sleep peacefully in her arms.
James watched Lily disappear up the stairs. He took a seat on the floor next to Remus who was marking his place in his book. James glanced up at Sirius. James knew that he cared for Harry.
That he would rather die than let anything happen to that little boy. He heard Dumbledore's words ringing in his ears again, "we also wish you to select a secret keeper before your sons' first birthdays. This should be someone you trust for it is the most powerful protection charm in our world. Think carefully about your decision, and choose carefully,"
He knew who he wanted their secret keeper to be, the one person in the world he trusted more than himself, Sirius Black.
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Chapter Twelve: In Hiding
James walked into young Harry's bedroom and picked the crying baby up from this crib. "What's wrong little guy?"
James smiled as he stared into his young sons bright green eyes. His mother's eyes. "I think we're starting to spoil you a bit too much," James said playfully. The young child laughed and cooed as his father bounced him lovingly in his arms.
James looked up in the doorway and saw his beautiful wife watching. James smiled and lifted Harry's hand and gave Lily a small wave. She laughed. "We need to get ready," Lily said casually.
"What time are Remus and December going to be here?" James asked.
"Anytime now," Lily reassured him. She walked over to James and carefully took Harry from his arms.
"Go get ready dear," she kissed him lightly.
James placed his arms around Lily's shoulder, "he has your eyes."
"And your messy hair," she laughed as she stoked her baby's head.
He kissed Lily's forehead.
"December O'Riley and Remus Lupin request admittance," said the deep voice.
James smiled, "admitted."
"I'll go greet them, you go get ready," Lily gave James a gentle nudge as she and Harry went to go greet their guest.
"Where is my favorite baby," December cooed.
"Guys thanks for watching him tonight," Lily smiled.
December stole Harry from his mother's loving arms, "Gosh, he's so cute."
Remus shook his head, "women and babies." He took a seat on the couch.
"We shouldn't be gone to long," Lily informed them.
"Sirius might stop by, he usually does after work."
December was tugging on Harry's toes making silly faces and Lily realized she hadn't heard a word.
"You don't need to worry, everything will be fine," Remus said.
"Where are you guys going again?" December suddenly asked.
Lily's smile faded from her face, "Dumbledore wants to meet with us tonight."
"About what?" December asked.
Lily was thankful James made his appearance and saved her from the question.
"Ouch," December cried as Harry tugged her long hair.
"That's not very nice," she cooed and Harry gave a playful giggle.
"Darling, are you ready to get going?" James asked as he took his place next to Lily's side.
She smiled and nodded.
"You know where we'll be if you need us," James said to Remus.
"Don't worry, everything will be okay," Remus replied.
James grabbed Lily's hand and the two apparated away. Harry beautiful eyes welled up with tears as his parents disappeared.
Lily felt James tug her hand as they arrived, she didn't want to open her eyes. Opening them would mean she had to admit where she was at.
"Hello, how are you guys holding up," asked the kind voice of Alice Longbottom as she pulled Lily into a brisk hug.
"Good, and you guys?" Lily returned.
Alice gave a pleasant smile, "I'm not sure what is more difficult, being pregnant or living with a newborn."
Lily had to laugh.
"So I heard you named your baby Harry," Alice continued.
Lily smiled, "yes, that's right."
"That's a nice name," Alice offered.
"Thank-you. My friend Beth inspired it. What name did you and Frank decide on?"
Alice glanced at the ceiling, "Neville, I can't believe I let Frank talk me into that name."
"Why?" Lily pushed.
Alice tried to keep a straight face, "because that was my first boyfriends name. He doesn't know that."
Lily and Alice both shared a laugh.
"So what do the grandparents think about the new kid?" Alice tried to change the conversation.
"My parents are muggle, so they haven't been able to visit yet, but James parents have been wonderful. We're hoping that Dumbeldore will give us permission to take Harry to see my parents soon though."
Alice was fixing to comment but was interrupted as Albus Dumbledore made his appearance.
"Good evening, this way please," Dumbledore said without his usual kindness.
James made his way over to Lily and guided her in front of him. They made their way into a small room in the back of the Order's headquarter. In this room sat three people, only two Lily and James recognized.
McGonagall sat on the right of Moody and a strange man wearing a cloak sat on the left.
"Come in, please, have a seat," Dumbledore bowed slightly. James felt Lily give a little tremble as they took their seat. The mood in room was dark and uncomfortable.
"I would personally like to congratulate you on the births of your sons," Dumbledore said forcefully.
" I must again be the bearer of bad news," he continued.
"You are to be commended on hiding the secret of your children's births, but it isn't enough. We have solid proof that Voldemort knows."
James saw the man hidden behind a cloak give a violent shutter at the mention of the Dark Lords name.
"How does he know?" Frank Longbottom asked suddenly.
"We aren't for sure exactly how this information was disclosed to him," Dumbledore started, but was quickly interrupted by Moody.
"We have known about a leak in our group for awhile now, that is our best guess."
"Thank-you Alastor," Dumbledore said half warning him to hold his tongue.
James felt his voice reach his throat, "how do you know he knows."
This time the man in the cloak spoke, "because I have heard him speak your sons' names."
James eyes grew wide, he knew that voice, "Snape."
Severus Snape removed the cloak from his head and revealed what James already knew.
"You traitor!" James shrilled.
"Severus Snape has risked his life to bring us this information," Dumbledore said holding up his hand trying to calm James.
Snape rose to his feet and began to disclose his information, "I am one of his most trusted supporters, I personally delivered the order to hunt you down and murder you and your sons. What the Dark Lord doesn't realize is that I have become a turncoat, and have saw the errors in my life."
"I don't trust you," James said pointing a finger at Snape.
A evil smirk appeared on Snapes greasy face, "fine, it is not like I really care if you live or die, Potter."
"You have no choice but to trust him James," Dumbeldore interrupted.
"What must me do?" Alice Longbottom asked suddenly.
Dumbledore stared in the direction of McGonagall and started to speak, "Professor McGonagall is going to attempted an advanced transfiguration spell on your homes. This will hopefully add to already advance securities we've placed. The only other thing we can do at this moment is place a blood curse on your familes, meaning as long as your blood relatives don't have their blood spilt, then your safe."
Alastor Moody cleared his throat loudly, and gave Dumbledore a deep stare. Dumbledore nodded and continued, "we also wish you to select a secret keeper before your sons' first birthdays. This should be someone you trust for it is the most powerful protection charm in our world. Think carefully about your decision, and choose carefully," he seemed to stare at James as he spoke.
He handed James a Frank a vial of purple looking liquid, "have them drink this, and the spell will be complete."
Frank nodded as he accepted Dumbledore orders, but James just stared at the vial. He finally looked up as he heard Lily's voice, "my son has not yet met his grandparents, is it possible to visit them?"
Dumbledore smiled pleasantly, "oh course, I will have a portkey delivered to your house so you will not be tracked by the dark followers."
Lily nodded in appreciation and grabbed James hand. James glanced up towards Snape and saw him rubbing his arm and biting his lower lip.
"How can I trust him?" James thought bitterly to himself, "how can Dumbledore trust him?"
Dumbledore finally excused the couples, "go, spend time with your new sons. Try not to let this news destroy your spirits."
Lily grabbed James and nudged him up, but he didn't break his stare at Snape. Lily knew the mistrust between the two, but what choice did they have. She forced James to look away.
The two bid their farewells to the Longbottoms and apparated home.
James and Lily arrived in an empty kitchen. James had his head lowered to the ground and Lily wanted to comfort him.
"It's going to be okay, isn't that what you always tell me?" James seized his wife into a strong embrace and kiss her. She felt his lips quiver as she kissed him back. As the two broke apart Lily saw the tears falling behind her husband's glasses. He squeezed her hand and the two went into the living room.
Sirius had Harry on his chest, and the two were asleep in front of the fire. December was also asleep, she had her had propped up with her hand as she sat facing them in a nearby chair. Remus Lupin was the only one still awake and he was silently reading a book, laying on the hearth rug.
"How did it go?" he greeted.
James smiled and signaled everything was fine.
Lily quietly walked over and carefully removed Harry from his Godfathers arms. She carried him off to bed, as he continued to sleep peacefully in her arms.
James watched Lily disappear up the stairs. He took a seat on the floor next to Remus who was marking his place in his book. James glanced up at Sirius. James knew that he cared for Harry.
That he would rather die than let anything happen to that little boy. He heard Dumbledore's words ringing in his ears again, "we also wish you to select a secret keeper before your sons' first birthdays. This should be someone you trust for it is the most powerful protection charm in our world. Think carefully about your decision, and choose carefully,"
He knew who he wanted their secret keeper to be, the one person in the world he trusted more than himself, Sirius Black.