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After Harry had broken down crying in JamesÕs arms, Remus and Sirius went over to them, and each gave Harry a hug. Then, when Harry had finally fell asleep, James, Sirius, and Remus had discussed what they had seen in the pensieve. Each of them, of course, was shocked to find that James and Sirius were dead in HarryÕs time. Finally, they too went to bed, with the nightÕs events on their minds.
By the next day, because Harry had gone around looking almost exactly like James, everyone in the school knew that Harry was a Metamorphagus. They also knew that HarryÕs natural look was when he looked like James.
Harry had told Hermione all about the situation with the pensieve, and luckily she wasnÕt mad at Harry. On the contrary, she was glad that James knew that Harry was his son from the future.
Lily, who still didnÕt know that Harry was JamesÕs son from the future, as well as her son from the future, thought that Harry looking like James was very odd. Except for the eyes.
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Finally, it was one week until Christmas, and Professor McGonagall had gone around as usual and collected the names of people who would be staying at Hogwarts. Harry, James, Sirius, and Lupin put their names down, as well as Hermione, Kathleen, and Amanda, and, to JamesÕs pleasure, Lily.
"So, Harry," said Sirius. "Looking forward to Charms?"
It was a little before breakfast, and Harry, James, Remus, and Sirius were walking down the marble staircase towards the Great Hall. Harry grinned. They would be in Charms with a few of the Ravenclaw seventh years, and that included Hermione.
"You know I am," said Harry.
The group walked into the Great Hall and sat down at the Gryffindor table.
"I wonder why youÕre looking forward to Charms," said James sarcastically, but he smiled when he said it.
Harry just rolled his eyes, and started on his breakfast of porridge and toast. When breakfast was over, and Harry was just getting up from the table, Dumbledore came over to him.
"Er...Hi, Professor," said Harry.
"Good morning, Harry," Dumbledore replied with a twinkle in his eyes. "I was wondering if I might have a word with you up in my office before you go off to your next class?"
"Why do you need to talk to him, Professor?Ó said James.
"IÕm afraid that is a matter between myself and Harry, Mr. Potter."
Harry got up, and followed Dumbledore out of the Hall, and James turned to Sirius and Remus and starting muttering something to them.
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"What did you want to talk to me about, Professor?Ó said Harry, as soon as he and Dumbledore had reached DumbledoreÕs office.
Dumbledore went over to the chair behind his desk. He twiddled his thumbs, and apparently was distracted by this. Harry cleared his throat, and Dumbledore stopped twiddling his thumbs and looked at Harry with a stern expression on his face.
"I just wanted to let you know that I have found out that your friend, Miss Granger, has a few of the students from her own house working on ways to go forward in time.Ó Dumbledore paused, and observed Harry through those blue eyes of his; Harry had hung his head guiltily. ÒI would also like to let you know,Ó said Dumbledore cheerfully, "that because of this, I am much closer to finding a way for you to get back to your own time."
Harry looked up at Dumbledore; sensing that Dumbledore was through talking to him, he moved towards the door.
"There is also another thing I need to discuss with you."
Harry stopped, and turned around.
"What would that be?Ó said Harry.
"I have learned that James, Sirius, and Remus now know your true identity, and that you showed them your memories, and they now know what is to happen to them in the future."
Again, Harry hung his head.
"IÕm not going to punish you...Mr. Potter-Ó Harry looked at Dumbledore, Òhowever, once you leave, I will have to wipe their memories."
Harry nodded. "I understand."
"Very well,Ó said Dumbledore, with a smile and a wave. "You may go."
Harry walked over to the door, opened it, and went down the moving spiral staircase, and out from behind the stone gargoyle. He was thinking about the conversation that he had just had with Dumbledore. At least Dumbledore wasnÕt angry with Harry for telling James, Sirius, and Remus who he, Harry, really was. Heck, Harry could even tell Lily who he really was, or at least let find out about it. It wouldnÕt do any harm, really, Harry reasoned. Dumbledore would just wipe their memories anyway before. Harry walked up the marble staircase, which was crowded with students coming out of the Great Hall, as breakfast had just finished. James, Sirius, and Remus spotted Harry, and ran up the stairs to catch up.
"You all right?Ó Harry asked James. James had a look on his face. It was though he had decided to do something, and nothing could stop him, and was resigned to his fate as if he didnÕt care that whatever he was planning would go wrong or not; he just wanted to get it over and done with. "What are you planning on doing?Ó Harry added, catching the look on JamesÕs face.
"YouÕll find out once we reach the Charms corridor,Ó Remus whispered in HarryÕs ear.
Harry, wondering what was going to happen, was naturally curious about it. He walked with James, Sirius, and Remus to the Charms corridor, and, when the reached it, Lily Evans brushed past them.
"Evans!Ó James called out. Lily turned around. "Will you PLEASE go out with me?"
Lily considered James for a moment. "No,Ó she said.
She turned back around, and was just beginning to set off for Charms, when James took out his wand. He looked determined.
"EXPECTO PATRONUM!" James yelled, and out of his wand burst a dazzling patronus of an eagle. James twirled his wand a bit, and the eagle patronus flew in front of Lily, who stopped, and stared at what the eagle patronus was doing. It had some how made the shape of a heart, and, inside, the eagle was writing the words: 'I love you, Lily Evans! Please go out with me!' This and the eagle stayed in the air for a short while, and then both disappeared.
For a moment, every student in the Charms corridor paused. They were all looking at either James, who looked nervous, and Lily. Then Lily turned around, and looked at James. James looked back. Then a broad smile crept onto LilyÕs face, and she walked right up to James.
"How can I resist that?Ó she said. ÒOf course IÕll go out with you.Ó And she wrapped her arms around James, and kissed him on the lips.
~*~
Minutes later, the seventh year Gryffindors and Ravenclaws were in the Charms class room, talking about what had just happened. Professor Flitwick had put the students into pairs, or rather, he let the students choose a partner. Harry, of course, teamed up with Hermione; Remus teamed up with Sirius; and James partnered Lily.
Today, they were working on the Warming Charm, which, if you were cold, could be used to surround yourself in a little bubble of warmness, or warm air. Everyone thought that it would come in very useful, as winter was coming upon them, and it was beginning to get cold outside. Harry and Hermione already knew how to do this particular charm, of course, because in his and HermioneÕs own time, Hermione had found a book of advanced charms. So, because they already knew how to do the charm, and because everyone else was talking and laughing while they practiced it, Harry and Hermione fell into conversation about what had happened the night before they left for Hogwarts in room eleven of the Leaky Cauldron.
"Ever since that night... I just canÕt stop thinking about it,Ó said Harry in a low voice.
"Me too,Ó said Hermione, also in a low voice. "That night was pretty amazing, wasnÕt it?"
"Yeah, it was...Ó Harry agreed. "I wish we could have another amazing time like we did then..."
"Well, we could, you know...there is the Room of Requirement."
"I dunno..."
"Oh, come on, Harry," said Hermione. "We could go there after this class."
"But then weÕd be missing Defense Against the Dark Arts, and I hardly think youÕd want to miss a class."
"I checked, and weÕre not doing anything important in that class- just reviewing." Hermione looked at Harry, who grinned.
"All right,Ó said Harry. "But weÕll go to our houses, and act as if weÕre getting things for our next class. IÕll meet you at the end of the Charms corridor."
"All right," said Hermione. She was going kiss Harry, but right then Professor Flitwick stopped by, and asked to see their progress on the Warming Charm.
~*~
"Where's Harry?" said James worriedly. It was after lunch, and James, Remus, and Sirius were in their dorm. "Hi didnÕt show up for DADA or lunch."
"Relax, Prongs," said Sirius. "IÕm sure HarryÕs all right."
"How do you know? What if Wormtail got to him?"
"YouÕre worrying too much, Prongs,Ó said Sirius.
"No IÕm not!"
"Calm down, you two,Ó said Remus. "IÕm sure HarryÕs all right." And, as if to prove his point, Harry came into the room right then.
"Hello, all," said Harry cheerfully, putting his invisibility cloak in his trunk.
"WhereÕve you been?" said James sternly. "I was worried something bad had happened to you!"
"Nothing bad did happen to me. And why were you so worried?"
"YouÕre my son from the future! I have a right to be worried!"
Harry looked startled for a moment then his expression softened. He smiled. "IÕm fine, so thereÕs no need to worry."
James looked at Harry suspiciously, but said nothing more about it. Instead, he turned to Sirius.
"So what were you saying before I asked where Harry was?"
"I was saying that we should prank the Slytherins."
"YouÕre planning a prank?" said Harry interestedly. "I have an idea for one."
"And what is it?" Remus asked.
Harry told them his idea, and Sirius, James, and Remus burst out laughing.
"ThatÕs brilliant!" said James, wiping a tear of laughter from his face.
"Yeah,Ó said Sirius, laughing, "you really are your fatherÕs son, Harry."
"I just hope we donÕt get into too much trouble for this,Ó said Remus, smiling.
"Oh Moony, donÕt take the fun out of it,Ó said Sirius.
"I wasnÕt. And I wasnÕt talking about the teachers. I was talking about Lily."
"What do you mean?" said James, who had, by now, stopped laughing. "SheÕs not going to hate me because of this. I told her that I was planning to prank the Slytherins with my friends, and she said it was fine."
"ItÕs okay, then, Moony,Ó said Harry, grinning. "And besides, maybe Lily will give Prongs here another big kiss like she did earlier."
"And maybe more than a big kiss afterwards," said Sirius. "If you know what I mean...."
James threw his pillow at Sirius.
"But what about Harry here?" said James.
"IÕve already given Hermione more than a big kiss...If you know what I mean," said Harry, sitting down on his bed.
Sirius looked surprised, as did James and Remus.
"No!" said Sirius. "Really?"
"Yep."
"When?"
"Before she and I went back in time, and today, after Charms."
"So thatÕs why you werenÕt anywhere around!"
"Where?Ó said James.
"Room of Requirement. Why?" Harry answered.
James looked down at his feet. "Just curious..."
"YouÕre not planning on doing that with Lily, are you?Ó said Remus sternly. And without waiting for an answer, he went on. "Do you realize you could get her pregnant? And before we graduate? I wouldnÕt be surprised if thatÕs already happened with Hermione. You should at least have waited til you were married."
"ThatÕs an idea..." said Harry thoughtfully.
"What?"
"I could ask Hermione to marry me...next time we go to Hogsmeade, I could get a ring...."
"You mean youÕre actually going to ask her to marry you?" said James.
"Yes, and my mindÕs made up, so donÕt try to stop me. IÕve known her since she and I were eleven."
"Well, good luck, Harry," said Sirius.
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~*~
After Harry had broken down crying in JamesÕs arms, Remus and Sirius went over to them, and each gave Harry a hug. Then, when Harry had finally fell asleep, James, Sirius, and Remus had discussed what they had seen in the pensieve. Each of them, of course, was shocked to find that James and Sirius were dead in HarryÕs time. Finally, they too went to bed, with the nightÕs events on their minds.
By the next day, because Harry had gone around looking almost exactly like James, everyone in the school knew that Harry was a Metamorphagus. They also knew that HarryÕs natural look was when he looked like James.
Harry had told Hermione all about the situation with the pensieve, and luckily she wasnÕt mad at Harry. On the contrary, she was glad that James knew that Harry was his son from the future.
Lily, who still didnÕt know that Harry was JamesÕs son from the future, as well as her son from the future, thought that Harry looking like James was very odd. Except for the eyes.
~*~
Finally, it was one week until Christmas, and Professor McGonagall had gone around as usual and collected the names of people who would be staying at Hogwarts. Harry, James, Sirius, and Lupin put their names down, as well as Hermione, Kathleen, and Amanda, and, to JamesÕs pleasure, Lily.
"So, Harry," said Sirius. "Looking forward to Charms?"
It was a little before breakfast, and Harry, James, Remus, and Sirius were walking down the marble staircase towards the Great Hall. Harry grinned. They would be in Charms with a few of the Ravenclaw seventh years, and that included Hermione.
"You know I am," said Harry.
The group walked into the Great Hall and sat down at the Gryffindor table.
"I wonder why youÕre looking forward to Charms," said James sarcastically, but he smiled when he said it.
Harry just rolled his eyes, and started on his breakfast of porridge and toast. When breakfast was over, and Harry was just getting up from the table, Dumbledore came over to him.
"Er...Hi, Professor," said Harry.
"Good morning, Harry," Dumbledore replied with a twinkle in his eyes. "I was wondering if I might have a word with you up in my office before you go off to your next class?"
"Why do you need to talk to him, Professor?Ó said James.
"IÕm afraid that is a matter between myself and Harry, Mr. Potter."
Harry got up, and followed Dumbledore out of the Hall, and James turned to Sirius and Remus and starting muttering something to them.
~*~
"What did you want to talk to me about, Professor?Ó said Harry, as soon as he and Dumbledore had reached DumbledoreÕs office.
Dumbledore went over to the chair behind his desk. He twiddled his thumbs, and apparently was distracted by this. Harry cleared his throat, and Dumbledore stopped twiddling his thumbs and looked at Harry with a stern expression on his face.
"I just wanted to let you know that I have found out that your friend, Miss Granger, has a few of the students from her own house working on ways to go forward in time.Ó Dumbledore paused, and observed Harry through those blue eyes of his; Harry had hung his head guiltily. ÒI would also like to let you know,Ó said Dumbledore cheerfully, "that because of this, I am much closer to finding a way for you to get back to your own time."
Harry looked up at Dumbledore; sensing that Dumbledore was through talking to him, he moved towards the door.
"There is also another thing I need to discuss with you."
Harry stopped, and turned around.
"What would that be?Ó said Harry.
"I have learned that James, Sirius, and Remus now know your true identity, and that you showed them your memories, and they now know what is to happen to them in the future."
Again, Harry hung his head.
"IÕm not going to punish you...Mr. Potter-Ó Harry looked at Dumbledore, Òhowever, once you leave, I will have to wipe their memories."
Harry nodded. "I understand."
"Very well,Ó said Dumbledore, with a smile and a wave. "You may go."
Harry walked over to the door, opened it, and went down the moving spiral staircase, and out from behind the stone gargoyle. He was thinking about the conversation that he had just had with Dumbledore. At least Dumbledore wasnÕt angry with Harry for telling James, Sirius, and Remus who he, Harry, really was. Heck, Harry could even tell Lily who he really was, or at least let find out about it. It wouldnÕt do any harm, really, Harry reasoned. Dumbledore would just wipe their memories anyway before. Harry walked up the marble staircase, which was crowded with students coming out of the Great Hall, as breakfast had just finished. James, Sirius, and Remus spotted Harry, and ran up the stairs to catch up.
"You all right?Ó Harry asked James. James had a look on his face. It was though he had decided to do something, and nothing could stop him, and was resigned to his fate as if he didnÕt care that whatever he was planning would go wrong or not; he just wanted to get it over and done with. "What are you planning on doing?Ó Harry added, catching the look on JamesÕs face.
"YouÕll find out once we reach the Charms corridor,Ó Remus whispered in HarryÕs ear.
Harry, wondering what was going to happen, was naturally curious about it. He walked with James, Sirius, and Remus to the Charms corridor, and, when the reached it, Lily Evans brushed past them.
"Evans!Ó James called out. Lily turned around. "Will you PLEASE go out with me?"
Lily considered James for a moment. "No,Ó she said.
She turned back around, and was just beginning to set off for Charms, when James took out his wand. He looked determined.
"EXPECTO PATRONUM!" James yelled, and out of his wand burst a dazzling patronus of an eagle. James twirled his wand a bit, and the eagle patronus flew in front of Lily, who stopped, and stared at what the eagle patronus was doing. It had some how made the shape of a heart, and, inside, the eagle was writing the words: 'I love you, Lily Evans! Please go out with me!' This and the eagle stayed in the air for a short while, and then both disappeared.
For a moment, every student in the Charms corridor paused. They were all looking at either James, who looked nervous, and Lily. Then Lily turned around, and looked at James. James looked back. Then a broad smile crept onto LilyÕs face, and she walked right up to James.
"How can I resist that?Ó she said. ÒOf course IÕll go out with you.Ó And she wrapped her arms around James, and kissed him on the lips.
~*~
Minutes later, the seventh year Gryffindors and Ravenclaws were in the Charms class room, talking about what had just happened. Professor Flitwick had put the students into pairs, or rather, he let the students choose a partner. Harry, of course, teamed up with Hermione; Remus teamed up with Sirius; and James partnered Lily.
Today, they were working on the Warming Charm, which, if you were cold, could be used to surround yourself in a little bubble of warmness, or warm air. Everyone thought that it would come in very useful, as winter was coming upon them, and it was beginning to get cold outside. Harry and Hermione already knew how to do this particular charm, of course, because in his and HermioneÕs own time, Hermione had found a book of advanced charms. So, because they already knew how to do the charm, and because everyone else was talking and laughing while they practiced it, Harry and Hermione fell into conversation about what had happened the night before they left for Hogwarts in room eleven of the Leaky Cauldron.
"Ever since that night... I just canÕt stop thinking about it,Ó said Harry in a low voice.
"Me too,Ó said Hermione, also in a low voice. "That night was pretty amazing, wasnÕt it?"
"Yeah, it was...Ó Harry agreed. "I wish we could have another amazing time like we did then..."
"Well, we could, you know...there is the Room of Requirement."
"I dunno..."
"Oh, come on, Harry," said Hermione. "We could go there after this class."
"But then weÕd be missing Defense Against the Dark Arts, and I hardly think youÕd want to miss a class."
"I checked, and weÕre not doing anything important in that class- just reviewing." Hermione looked at Harry, who grinned.
"All right,Ó said Harry. "But weÕll go to our houses, and act as if weÕre getting things for our next class. IÕll meet you at the end of the Charms corridor."
"All right," said Hermione. She was going kiss Harry, but right then Professor Flitwick stopped by, and asked to see their progress on the Warming Charm.
~*~
"Where's Harry?" said James worriedly. It was after lunch, and James, Remus, and Sirius were in their dorm. "Hi didnÕt show up for DADA or lunch."
"Relax, Prongs," said Sirius. "IÕm sure HarryÕs all right."
"How do you know? What if Wormtail got to him?"
"YouÕre worrying too much, Prongs,Ó said Sirius.
"No IÕm not!"
"Calm down, you two,Ó said Remus. "IÕm sure HarryÕs all right." And, as if to prove his point, Harry came into the room right then.
"Hello, all," said Harry cheerfully, putting his invisibility cloak in his trunk.
"WhereÕve you been?" said James sternly. "I was worried something bad had happened to you!"
"Nothing bad did happen to me. And why were you so worried?"
"YouÕre my son from the future! I have a right to be worried!"
Harry looked startled for a moment then his expression softened. He smiled. "IÕm fine, so thereÕs no need to worry."
James looked at Harry suspiciously, but said nothing more about it. Instead, he turned to Sirius.
"So what were you saying before I asked where Harry was?"
"I was saying that we should prank the Slytherins."
"YouÕre planning a prank?" said Harry interestedly. "I have an idea for one."
"And what is it?" Remus asked.
Harry told them his idea, and Sirius, James, and Remus burst out laughing.
"ThatÕs brilliant!" said James, wiping a tear of laughter from his face.
"Yeah,Ó said Sirius, laughing, "you really are your fatherÕs son, Harry."
"I just hope we donÕt get into too much trouble for this,Ó said Remus, smiling.
"Oh Moony, donÕt take the fun out of it,Ó said Sirius.
"I wasnÕt. And I wasnÕt talking about the teachers. I was talking about Lily."
"What do you mean?" said James, who had, by now, stopped laughing. "SheÕs not going to hate me because of this. I told her that I was planning to prank the Slytherins with my friends, and she said it was fine."
"ItÕs okay, then, Moony,Ó said Harry, grinning. "And besides, maybe Lily will give Prongs here another big kiss like she did earlier."
"And maybe more than a big kiss afterwards," said Sirius. "If you know what I mean...."
James threw his pillow at Sirius.
"But what about Harry here?" said James.
"IÕve already given Hermione more than a big kiss...If you know what I mean," said Harry, sitting down on his bed.
Sirius looked surprised, as did James and Remus.
"No!" said Sirius. "Really?"
"Yep."
"When?"
"Before she and I went back in time, and today, after Charms."
"So thatÕs why you werenÕt anywhere around!"
"Where?Ó said James.
"Room of Requirement. Why?" Harry answered.
James looked down at his feet. "Just curious..."
"YouÕre not planning on doing that with Lily, are you?Ó said Remus sternly. And without waiting for an answer, he went on. "Do you realize you could get her pregnant? And before we graduate? I wouldnÕt be surprised if thatÕs already happened with Hermione. You should at least have waited til you were married."
"ThatÕs an idea..." said Harry thoughtfully.
"What?"
"I could ask Hermione to marry me...next time we go to Hogsmeade, I could get a ring...."
"You mean youÕre actually going to ask her to marry you?" said James.
"Yes, and my mindÕs made up, so donÕt try to stop me. IÕve known her since she and I were eleven."
"Well, good luck, Harry," said Sirius.
~*~
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