Smiley – There's a brand called Nyoka? I never knew that… Thanks for the review!
Padfootsgurl4eva – Right. Please do e-mail me if you get any ideas. I think I might nick someone else's idea for what Harry should be, from someone else's story. Can't remember which one it was though, I think Mieko Belle, so I'll ask her if it's ok. Great idea for Peter waking up, I'll definitely use it!
Tara – Pranks for the Slytherins, please, I don't think I can do much more to Peter, worse luck. Otherwise James might suspect something. Nice nicknames! I think Nyo is my fave. Although Yoki made me laugh. Thanks for reviewing!
Rhysel Ash – Well, there's nothing wrong with liking something cos it's related to you! I like aquamarines, and they're my birthstone. I also like fish, and water, and the sea etc, and I'm a Pisces, but what does that matter? I don't think you're biased. Thanks for reviewing!
Heather – thanks for the idea's for pranks! Very insect related. Got any more? Thanks a load for reviewing. Have a cookie for coming up with so many good ideas! But the thing with Snape happened before Harry arrived, because James & co are in 6th/7th year (can't remember which one I said) and they are no longer idiots. Or complete idiots, like they were. And J can't be too mean to Snape in front of Lily, remember what Sirius told Harry in OotP? So that's why that one can't work. The others, however…
A.A.Milne number 2 – thanks.
Ze Czech – ok, ok, ok! I'll try to update soon. Thanks for reviewing.
Rowlingfan1 – yeah, he would make a good animagus. Thanks for reviewing!
UndomielEvenstar – Kalahari is a desert? I never knew that… thanks for telling me! You learn something new every day… ^_^.
O0true0o – cool! Thanks 4 the review!
Corey – remember to breathe when you review! There are such things as full stops!!! Ok, anyone got any idea's for near death situations for Harry? Myb he can get too close to Remus on a moonlight night? And thank you soooo much for all the ideas!!!
Cassandrah – Thanks! And I think it's a really cool name, even thought I couldn't pronounce it to save my life! Hehe!
FawkesnFlame and Moony – thanks. Are there one of you or two of you? Hopefully you will see more of this soon, lol!
Emma-Leah – stuck for pranks too? I know the feeling! You can se some of the ones pple have suggested if you like, as long as you ask first to make sure I'm not going to use them! Thanks for reviewing!
Allyson – you don't have to go down on hands and knees! I can't start this bloody chapter until I've decided on a name, worse luck. I'm beginning to think I'll just leave the space blank and fill it in later!! Thanks for the review!
Alecatq – thank you for reviewing! *gives cookie*
Dweem-angel – thanks for the review! I love getting reviews from new people!
Lady Sam – you mean like a polyjuice potion? That would be cool, yeah, I might use that. Only think is, JKR already used it in the 2nd book, and its kind of copying. Maybe… well, I can't tell you what I'm thinking, that would give the plot away!!!
IceBlade740 – woah, you are seriously begging for slash there! Unfortunately, it appears that Siri has a girlfriend… blame Corey, he threatened to kill me… what does kudasaii and Onegaiishimasu mean? Anyways, it looks like this is a non-slash fic (sobs bitterly). However, looking on the bright side, Diary, Driving me Crazy, Son of the Wolf, I'm all yours, Writings on the Wall etc etc are, so go check them out, 'cos I've promised to make this fic non-slash, yaoi free, Shounen-ai banned. Sorry! And its killing me too, btw. But there aren't many good Siri/Re non-slash fics out there, worse luck, so I can't blame the HP fans who don't like slash for not wanting it slash. Anyways, check out the other stories, and I hope they suit you better!
I've given up trying to name the chapters, so now they'll just be numbered. It makes my life a LOT easier. Just thought I'd tell you, in case you thought ff.net was playing up again.
~Topaz, Kalahari or Nyoka?~ Harry asked the snake that was currently curled around his arm. She cocked her head on one side, considering.
~Topaz. I like that name~
~Topaz it is!~
"What did she say?" Sirius asked eagerly.
"She picked Topaz," Harry told them.
"Cool! Oh, Sirius, what's the time?" Remus asked.
Sirius looked at his watch, and jumped to his feet. "Damn! Iris is supposed to be meeting us now. Harry, get under the cloak!"
There was a mad scramble as James flung the cloak at Harry, and everyone tried to look as if nothing was wrong.
A few minutes after they had all settled down, a short girl with bright blue eyes and long black hair streaked through with pink strolled into the group, wearing tight black flared jeans, similar to Lily's blue ones, and a violet sparkly top. She sat down next to Sirius, and wrapped an arm around his waist, before looking round at the silent group and raising her eyebrows.
"Ok, what's up? And why is Pete unconscious?" she asked.
Sirius and James spluttered, Remus muttered "I should've known," and Lily simply said, "You know us too well, Iris."
"Well, I should, since I've known you since we were kids, and I've been going out with Sirius for two years, not to mention the fact that I dated Remus and James before that."
"Yeah, you do know us pretty well," James said, "But what makes you think something is wrong?"
"Oh, nothing is *wrong*, you're just up to something. Something that has to do with that space over there, next to Remus. I suppose someone's under the cloak?"
James gasped. "Iris, are you sure you can't read minds?"
"No, I can't. But you all keep on glancing over there, and I heard another voice when I walked over, so it makes sense that there's someone there, under your cloak, J."
Sirius wolf-whistled. "Well, that's my clever girl," he said, kissing her on the cheek.
"I suppose you want to know who it is?" Lily asked her best friend.
"Yes, but I suppose you can't tell me?"
"Well, actually, it's kinda complicated this time. Remember the time travel spell this lot put in the book? Well, someone from the future used it, and has come back to the past, but he can't tell us much. So far, all I know is that something bad happens to me in the future, but I don't know what it is. And he can't tell me, cos it might change the future."
"So, it's a he, and he's connected with you, in the future," Iris summarised.
"Yeah. He's my son."
"Is Jim the father?"
"How did you know?!" James asked.
"Well, everyone can see it coming, Prongs!" Sirius said with a grin, earning himself a punch for his trouble. He rubbed his arm vigorously; Lily's punches hurt. "Hey, I think you gave me a bruise!"
"Well, you deserved it, dummy."
"So, what's your name?" Iris asked Harry, looking in his general direction. "And can you take off the cloak? Talking to invisible people isn't my fave pastime."
"I'm Harry, and, um… I guess," Harry said, pulling off the cloak. Iris gasped.
"You're James' twin, I swear! Oh, wait, you've got Lily's eyes. Only there're even more startling with the black hair. Oh, sorry. I guess everyone's been commenting on it, haven't they?" she asked, seeing the face Harry pulled.
"Yeah, for the past few years. Before that– wait, I can't tell you. Sorry, but it might change things. I may have already changed things."
"Oh, ok. Can you tell me if you're still alive in your time?"
"Um, I've never heard of you, but you might be in a different country, or I'm still waiting to be introduced or I do know you, but you've changed your name or something. I'll ask… people when I get back."
"People?"
"Well, I can't tell you who, can I? Cos then you'll know the people who I'm most in contact with, and you might wonder and… well, I just can't ok? Jeez, this is really hard!"
"Yeah, it must be," Remus said sympathetically.
"You know," James remarked, "we really should wake Pete up."
"Yeah. Anyone got any ideas?" Sirius asked.
Lily handed Sirius a jug full of icy water from the picnic, and sat back to watch the fun. They all leaned closer as Sirius tipped the jug over the comatose from of the unconscious animagus.
"Waa! Huh... glup..." Peter spluttered, spitting water out of his mouth and wiping his eyes. "What happened?"
"You fainted," Remus said.
"Bad experience with a snake," James added.
"It's ok now," Sirius reassured him.
"Snake!" Peter yelped, looking around. He spotted Topaz, who was still coiled around Harry's fingers, and scrambled backwards a few feet.
"Hey, it's ok! Topaz wouldn't hurt you," Harry said quickly.
"Who are you?!" Peter asked, staring.
"He's Prongs' son, came from the future," Lily told him. "His name is Harry, and the snake belongs to him. She won't hurt you, don't worry, Harry will tell her not to."
"Tell her? How can he tell her?!"
"I'm a parseltongue. I was given the skill when I was a baby. Topaz won't hurt you, don't worry. Would you like to tell her to stay away from you?"
"Y-yes please."
~Topaz, might be best if you keep your distance from the rat. He's terrified of you. Hey, do you want anything to eat? There's food from the picnic. Help yourself.~
~I will avoid the boy. Thank you for the offer to eat, I am hungry~
Topaz slithered onto the mat, and headed for a plate full of cold chicken. After she had eaten a few pieces, she swallowed a boiled egg whole before sliding back to Harry and slipping into his lap, where she curled up in the warm sunlight to rest.
"So, what are we doing? Lunch is almost over, and we have double potions this afternoon," Lily reminded them. "Is Harry waiting at the back of the class or what?"
"Um… I dunno. Harry?" James asked.
"I'd like… I'd like it if you taught me to become an animagus," Harry ventured nervously.
"Really?" Remus asked.
"Um… yeah. It would be really cool, and I can learn without taking any time away from my studies in my time, so Dumbledore won't suspect anything."
"Yeah! Sure I'll – we'll – teach you. When do you want to start? I think I have a book on the theory, you could study it while we're in classes," James planned enthusiastically.
"That would be great!"
"Ok, we'll start today. Come on up to the dorm, and we'll get you started," Sirius said, passing Harry the cloak and standing up, pulling Iris with him. Laughing and talking together, the group of friends headed back over the sun-soaked lawns to the castle.
Can't write more now, next chappie should be longer, I hopes. E-mail me with ideas and stuff for pranks, or review or whatever. Even if you have nothing much to say, just click the little button for me, and tell me what you think. Have a cookie while you're at it.