Author's Note: Hey, this is Frankie again. Everyone seems to like this
story a lot so I thank all sorts of people again.
Bell- I changed a few minor details in the story so it would be more appropriate in my head. It just gives the Marauders time to have put together lives and such. Thank you for reviewing.
MerlinHalliwell- Thank you I hope you like how I've set them up to meet. It's not for a few chapters yet, at least two so hold on tight, I'll get it out soon!
myancestorsarefromFinland- Mine are too. I was reading that story, so I thank you for sending me that link, I really appreciate it!
The Elfin Child- I'm working on typing everything up. I have 103 paged hand written down and I'm daily adding more. My hand hurts like the devil because of it, but it's worth it.
EmeraldDream- Hehe, I know all. You'll see what happens soon! I promise.
MegHarts. thank you!
Thank you all for reviewing! I hope I didn't forget anyone! I love reviews they lift up my spirits! Again, please review!! ~Frankie~
Chapter Four: Unexpected Discoveries
Lily woke up the next morning to the smell of freshly cooked breakfast and Vixen licking her hand as if to say, "Wake up, I'm hungry." Lily crawled regretfully out of bed and opened the door and Vixen rushed ahead of her as she headed down stairs to the kitchen. Lily yawned as she stepped into the kitchen announcing her arrival.
"Good morning Lily, I trust you slept well," Arabella said as she dished eggs, bacon and hash browns on to a plate and handed it to Lily along with a glass of orange juice.
"Yes, I did. Thank you so much, you know you didn't have to cook for me," Lily said quietly remembering the last time that she had woken up to have breakfast waiting for her. It was the morning before her parents died. Lily set the plate and the glass down and broke down crying.
Arabella rushed over and held her tightly whispering, "Everything is okay sweetheart. You're okay. Everything is okay," she repeated that like a mantra before Lily finally calmed down enough to explain.
"I haven't cried openly over them since the night that I went to Petunias. Originally I was almost catatonic and then it finally clicked that my mum and dad wouldn't want be to close up completely so I started speaking sometimes and I would talk to my self and sadly my teddy bear as my she was my only companion. When Petunia's tortures finally became too much for me I left, or I planned to for a quite a while waiting until I got out of school. In all that time I never woke up to the smell of breakfast cooking as I was always the one making the meals, that's why I broke down," Lily said in her rambling explanation.
"Oh sweetheart, you're just fine now and you're going to make it out in that crazy world, I know it," Arabella said smiling at Lily who embraced her gently.
"Thank you so much Arabella, I don't think I'll ever be able to repay you for this, for every thing," Lily said wiping a long tear from her face.
"Don't worry about it Lily, and if you want to you can call me Bella, a lot of my friends do," Arabella said then pointed to the place on the table, "Now eat. I have a little business to take care of," she said and left the kitchen with a smile. Lily sat down and ate the food that was just as delicious as the soup from the night before. "I'll be back soon Lily," Arabella said and Lily heard the door close before Lily could ask to come with.
Lily sighed and decided to look around not thinking about snooping but just getting used to Arabella's home. She washed and dried her dishes and set them out to dry out of habit, and began to explore with Vixen right on her heels. She walked upstairs and randomly walked into rooms. She realized she'd walked into Arabella's bedroom a little late as Vixen meowed loudly at her feet. There were many strange things in the room and Lily just thought that Arabella had gone to America and come back with strange things; Vixen meowed as if in agreement.
Lily was about to leave before she spotted a silver framed picture with Arabella and a young man she didn't know in it. They were looking at each other and smiling, Lily could tell that they were in love and as she looked at it she felt like the picture came to life and the couple kissed romantically. Lily shook her head and turned to leave the room and head back down to the kitchen. Just as she entered the kitchen a large grey owl flew in the window.
Lily almost screamed before realizing that it was probably the only time she would see an owl in her life. Vixen was meowing rather loudly and the owl seemed indifferent. Lily walked up slowly and carefully, her arm was outstretched she touched the silky feathers gently and the owl hooted appreciatively so as not to scare Lily. "You're absolutely beautiful aren't you?" Lily whispered and the owl hooted again sticking her leg out where a piece of parchment was tied. She undid the tie and took the parchment in her hand just as Arabella came back in the house and Vixen mewed loudly.
"Lily are you." Arabella started as she came into the kitchen and saw Lily with her owl and a letter that must have been Dumbledore's response. "I see you've met Perseus," Arabella said delicately taking the parchment from Lily.
"He's yours?" Lily asked her eyes wide with shock.
"Yes, I have a special license. He takes letters to old friend when I can't use the post office," Arabella said calmly as she pet Perseus and the owl stepped gracefully onto Arabella's hand and she put the bird in his cage.
"He's amazing," Lily said quietly as she smiled widely watching the owl with curious eyes.
"Yes, he's lovely. When did he arrive?" Arabella asked gently.
"About 5 minutes ago. I almost screamed before I realized he must be yours," Lily said and her shock faded and she thought nothing more of how strange it was for this woman who was not much more then a year older then her to be owning an owl.
"You don't think it's odd?" Arabella asked, it was her turn to be surprised now.
"Not really. My neighbor at home with my parents has one and every morning a different one would arrive. He told me it was normal for him and that it was how he communicated with his wife who worked at a school in Scotland," Lily explained and turned to look at Arabella. "I've seen them all over London in fact," Lily said and smiled.
Arabella nodded realizing that Lily may have been raised a muggle but she didn't have muggle eyes. "Okay, well, I really should read this so if you need me I'll be in my room," she said and rushed up the stairs. Arabella closed the door behind her and noticed all of the wizard things that were lying about her room. A picture of herself and Sirius that she kept meaning to remove but never really wanted to, a sneakoscope, and a dozen other different things. Arabella shook her head and began to read Dumbledore's reply:
Dear Arabella Figg,
I am very surprised to be hearing the name Lily Evans. She was supposed to attend Hogwarts starting when you were in second year. I received a letter saying that she didn't wish to attend and before term started I heard that she had been killed in a muggle accident. One of those cars they all drive about, isn't it amazing what they come up with to get around with out magic? But I still find it very ironic that she found her way into your hands. Please keep watch over her. I must see if she displays any signs of magic or any influence from the Dark Arts. I am in London currently and I will be arriving at your house at 5 this evening.
Albus Dumbledore
Arabella sat on her bed stunned. She'd never heard of a witch or wizard denying to go to Hogwarts. Something strange was going on and it wasn't good, it made Arabella feel uneasy, as if things were about to drastically change. Arabella glanced at the clock and found that Dumbledore would be arriving in less then an hour. Arabella quickly came up with a story to explain Dumbledore's unexpected arrival.
Author's Note: Ha! I own something in this chapter. technically Perseus is my creation, and Vixen. so don't go taking them. And the neighbor, he's kind of tied to my other fic, Lily Evans and The Marauders. But you'll have to wait and see where that comes in and how it ties, if you even care to read my other fic. But thanks to all who read, please review! ~Frankie~
Bell- I changed a few minor details in the story so it would be more appropriate in my head. It just gives the Marauders time to have put together lives and such. Thank you for reviewing.
MerlinHalliwell- Thank you I hope you like how I've set them up to meet. It's not for a few chapters yet, at least two so hold on tight, I'll get it out soon!
myancestorsarefromFinland- Mine are too. I was reading that story, so I thank you for sending me that link, I really appreciate it!
The Elfin Child- I'm working on typing everything up. I have 103 paged hand written down and I'm daily adding more. My hand hurts like the devil because of it, but it's worth it.
EmeraldDream- Hehe, I know all. You'll see what happens soon! I promise.
MegHarts. thank you!
Thank you all for reviewing! I hope I didn't forget anyone! I love reviews they lift up my spirits! Again, please review!! ~Frankie~
Chapter Four: Unexpected Discoveries
Lily woke up the next morning to the smell of freshly cooked breakfast and Vixen licking her hand as if to say, "Wake up, I'm hungry." Lily crawled regretfully out of bed and opened the door and Vixen rushed ahead of her as she headed down stairs to the kitchen. Lily yawned as she stepped into the kitchen announcing her arrival.
"Good morning Lily, I trust you slept well," Arabella said as she dished eggs, bacon and hash browns on to a plate and handed it to Lily along with a glass of orange juice.
"Yes, I did. Thank you so much, you know you didn't have to cook for me," Lily said quietly remembering the last time that she had woken up to have breakfast waiting for her. It was the morning before her parents died. Lily set the plate and the glass down and broke down crying.
Arabella rushed over and held her tightly whispering, "Everything is okay sweetheart. You're okay. Everything is okay," she repeated that like a mantra before Lily finally calmed down enough to explain.
"I haven't cried openly over them since the night that I went to Petunias. Originally I was almost catatonic and then it finally clicked that my mum and dad wouldn't want be to close up completely so I started speaking sometimes and I would talk to my self and sadly my teddy bear as my she was my only companion. When Petunia's tortures finally became too much for me I left, or I planned to for a quite a while waiting until I got out of school. In all that time I never woke up to the smell of breakfast cooking as I was always the one making the meals, that's why I broke down," Lily said in her rambling explanation.
"Oh sweetheart, you're just fine now and you're going to make it out in that crazy world, I know it," Arabella said smiling at Lily who embraced her gently.
"Thank you so much Arabella, I don't think I'll ever be able to repay you for this, for every thing," Lily said wiping a long tear from her face.
"Don't worry about it Lily, and if you want to you can call me Bella, a lot of my friends do," Arabella said then pointed to the place on the table, "Now eat. I have a little business to take care of," she said and left the kitchen with a smile. Lily sat down and ate the food that was just as delicious as the soup from the night before. "I'll be back soon Lily," Arabella said and Lily heard the door close before Lily could ask to come with.
Lily sighed and decided to look around not thinking about snooping but just getting used to Arabella's home. She washed and dried her dishes and set them out to dry out of habit, and began to explore with Vixen right on her heels. She walked upstairs and randomly walked into rooms. She realized she'd walked into Arabella's bedroom a little late as Vixen meowed loudly at her feet. There were many strange things in the room and Lily just thought that Arabella had gone to America and come back with strange things; Vixen meowed as if in agreement.
Lily was about to leave before she spotted a silver framed picture with Arabella and a young man she didn't know in it. They were looking at each other and smiling, Lily could tell that they were in love and as she looked at it she felt like the picture came to life and the couple kissed romantically. Lily shook her head and turned to leave the room and head back down to the kitchen. Just as she entered the kitchen a large grey owl flew in the window.
Lily almost screamed before realizing that it was probably the only time she would see an owl in her life. Vixen was meowing rather loudly and the owl seemed indifferent. Lily walked up slowly and carefully, her arm was outstretched she touched the silky feathers gently and the owl hooted appreciatively so as not to scare Lily. "You're absolutely beautiful aren't you?" Lily whispered and the owl hooted again sticking her leg out where a piece of parchment was tied. She undid the tie and took the parchment in her hand just as Arabella came back in the house and Vixen mewed loudly.
"Lily are you." Arabella started as she came into the kitchen and saw Lily with her owl and a letter that must have been Dumbledore's response. "I see you've met Perseus," Arabella said delicately taking the parchment from Lily.
"He's yours?" Lily asked her eyes wide with shock.
"Yes, I have a special license. He takes letters to old friend when I can't use the post office," Arabella said calmly as she pet Perseus and the owl stepped gracefully onto Arabella's hand and she put the bird in his cage.
"He's amazing," Lily said quietly as she smiled widely watching the owl with curious eyes.
"Yes, he's lovely. When did he arrive?" Arabella asked gently.
"About 5 minutes ago. I almost screamed before I realized he must be yours," Lily said and her shock faded and she thought nothing more of how strange it was for this woman who was not much more then a year older then her to be owning an owl.
"You don't think it's odd?" Arabella asked, it was her turn to be surprised now.
"Not really. My neighbor at home with my parents has one and every morning a different one would arrive. He told me it was normal for him and that it was how he communicated with his wife who worked at a school in Scotland," Lily explained and turned to look at Arabella. "I've seen them all over London in fact," Lily said and smiled.
Arabella nodded realizing that Lily may have been raised a muggle but she didn't have muggle eyes. "Okay, well, I really should read this so if you need me I'll be in my room," she said and rushed up the stairs. Arabella closed the door behind her and noticed all of the wizard things that were lying about her room. A picture of herself and Sirius that she kept meaning to remove but never really wanted to, a sneakoscope, and a dozen other different things. Arabella shook her head and began to read Dumbledore's reply:
Dear Arabella Figg,
I am very surprised to be hearing the name Lily Evans. She was supposed to attend Hogwarts starting when you were in second year. I received a letter saying that she didn't wish to attend and before term started I heard that she had been killed in a muggle accident. One of those cars they all drive about, isn't it amazing what they come up with to get around with out magic? But I still find it very ironic that she found her way into your hands. Please keep watch over her. I must see if she displays any signs of magic or any influence from the Dark Arts. I am in London currently and I will be arriving at your house at 5 this evening.
Albus Dumbledore
Arabella sat on her bed stunned. She'd never heard of a witch or wizard denying to go to Hogwarts. Something strange was going on and it wasn't good, it made Arabella feel uneasy, as if things were about to drastically change. Arabella glanced at the clock and found that Dumbledore would be arriving in less then an hour. Arabella quickly came up with a story to explain Dumbledore's unexpected arrival.
Author's Note: Ha! I own something in this chapter. technically Perseus is my creation, and Vixen. so don't go taking them. And the neighbor, he's kind of tied to my other fic, Lily Evans and The Marauders. But you'll have to wait and see where that comes in and how it ties, if you even care to read my other fic. But thanks to all who read, please review! ~Frankie~