Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters. J.K. Rowling owns them. I only own Mel. YAY! Oh, and I don't own "Imaginary" by Evanescence.
Thanx! I got one more review from darkstar111: Should I have them get revenge on Snivellus, or would it be too risky. But then again, the Marauders are known for the risks they take…
I linger in the doorwayOf alarm clock screaming
Monsters calling my name
Let me stay
Where the wind will whisper to me
Where the raindrops
As they're falling tell a story
In my field of paper flowers
And candy clouds of lullaby
I lie inside myself for hours
And watch my purple sky fly over me
"Harry, what are we going to do?"
Don't say I'm out of touchWith this rampant chaos – your reality
I know well what lies beyond my sleeping refuge
The nightmare I built my own world to escape
In my field of paper flowers
And candy clouds of lullaby
I lie inside myself for hours
And watch my purple sky fly over me
"Harry, ARE YOU LISTENING?"
Swallowed up in the sound of my screamingCannot cease for the fear of silent nights
Oh how I long for the deep sleep dreaming
The goddess of Imaginary light"This is a problem, Harry. Your parents are not supposed to be here. They could throw off the whole time balance. Dumbledore is going to be so mad." Hermione was very tense.
"So, H-harry, is Snivellus giving you a rough time? He isn't any better than he was as a student." James laughed to himself.
"Potter, will you come off it? Why do you have to be such a prat to everybody?" Lily snapped.
"But, Evans, I would stop if you would go out with me at least ONCE!"
"James, you're never going to change, are you? I stand by what I said. The giant squid would be a better choice than you." But Lily felt a tight knot form in her stomach. Much like the ones you get when you tell a lie.
"Will you two just be quiet? We might be in serious trouble here, and we could very well be going to prison for this. I don't know how it was back when you were kids, but we have laws about time travel now. It doesn't help the fact that you're related to Harry, so they might think we're in on it, too. So just shut up and keep walking." Hermione took a long, deep breath.
"Wow, Hermione, I've never seen you so controlling," said Ron.
Harry wanted his say, too. "Yeah and you really shouldn't be talking. Remember third ye- OW!"
There was a red mark on Harry's arm where Hermione had pinched him.
"All I'm saying," she said in a near whisper, "is that with them here and not being able to get back, our world could get a heck of a lot more confusing. Just think about it, Harry."
They reached Dumbledore's office and it seemed like forever until they were allowed in. Each person was nervous. Dumbledore motioned for them to have a seat, not one bit surprised. In fact, his eyes seemed to have a hint of joy in them, like he was seeing some old friends.
"Mr. Potter-"
"Yes?" Harry and James both said at the same time.
The old man paused for a moment. "I will not deny that I am slightly confused. How did this happen?"
"Well, you see Professor," said James, "We were…curious about time travel. And you know us, we can't resist curiosity. So, I found a spell and I studied, sending things like birds to the future, but having a timed amount for them to come back. I accidentally forgot to use one this time."
"I see," he said. "I will say, though, it is absolutely wonderful to see you again. My heart has greatly missed some friends. Oh, you'll know what I'm talking about soon enough. You will have to stay here until you are able to get back, but I want you working on finding a way to get to the past. You may go."
They each got up, extremely relieved. But Dumbledore stopped Harry.
"Mr. Potter, I must forbid you to tell your parents – or Sirius – about their futures. It would throw off quite a bit and our world could cease as we know it. There are far too many dangers in time. But it is useful for some things." He winked. "I know you will desperately want to tell, but I, again, must forbid you to do so."
Harry's heart sank, but he agreed. He walked out to the halls, where Lily and James were bickering again. Sirius came up next to Harry.
"They end up together, don't they?" he asked.
"How-how did you know?"
"Are you kidding? Just look at that chemistry!"
"You can't breathe a word," Harry said.
"Okay, okay."
Lily woke up the next morning with a sore back. She had to sleep on the couch, while Mel slept in the big armchair. James, Sirius, Remus, and Peter all slept on the floor.
Well, they are gentlemen, I can tell you that.
She slowly got up and walked over the boys.
"Good morning, Lily," said Melissa.
"Oh, did I wake you?"
"No, I've been awake actually."
The girls walked up to the bathrooms and got ready.
They were brushing their hair when Mel brought up a touchy subject.
"Lily, do you like James?"
Lily was aghast. "Are you kidding? James?!"
"Yes, Lil."
"No, of course not." That cringing knot came once again. And to your best friend…
"Whatever you say."
"What about Sirius? Are you still hung up on him?"
Melissa gave a slight shudder. "Lily, I love him."
"How can you love someone that quickly? I just thought it was a crush. But love? There's no way. Not at this age."
"And how exactly would you know? Who said that love can only happen at a certain age? It's not that limited, you know. I don't know what most people say, and you can believe what you want to believe, but all I know is that I'm in love with Sirius Black. It's not something you logically plan, Lils. It just happens. And sometimes you can't help who with."
It's not something you plan logically, Lils. It just happens. And sometimes you can't help who with. Those last words lingered in Lily's mind. Mel was right: she didn't know. But then again, maybe she did…
A/N: Ok! I'll update as soon as I get more reviews. So how do you all like this chapter. And just out of curiosity, since love is one of the main themes of this story, where do you all stand in the whole love vs. age debate? Personally, I agree more with Mel. It would be cool to hear what other people think. PLEASE R/R!!