Author's Note: Hey guys, I'm getting better at my updating habits. Though,
you're probably going to be frustrated with me for not putting something in
this chapter that I know you're all aching for. I've got a few new
reviewers and that pleases me. Look for your name in the Thank yous:
Bell- Heh, I think I should make you all wait a little longer. hmm, maybe, depends. You have to read the chapters! I'm glad you loved it, and I'm glad I made a successful cliffie.
Anarane Anwamane- Yes, poor Lily. I wonder how she's going to get out of this one. The question is, does the author even know?
Midnight-Shadow- Hmm, I had to end it there. My fingers hurt from typing so much. It is obvious isn't it? *sighs* It gets more obvious, and there's fluff coming.
Iou- I'm sorry that my chapters are so short; I'm trying to make them longer. Thank you for the compliment, I am extremely glad you liked it.
Elfin Child- *watches Marauders fall* Thank you, I'm glad you like the chapter. I am wondering the same thing, what is up with Lily and that head of hers?
Mockingbird- Sorry about the chapter length. I'm hoping to make them longer, but it will require a little more work from my end. I'm glad you like it though.
Littlegoober- Thank you, I'm hoping to get the chapters out faster and I'm trying to work on it a little every day.
CapriceAnn Hedican-Kocur- Hey, its good to hear from you again. I'm glad that you still like it. Let me know if anything is too cheesy or soap opera- like, that is one of my upcoming worries.
Black-cat-on-the-wall- I'm glad you like it. Dying for more eh? Looks like I'm going to have to keep writing more often!
Spunkygabi- I'm absolutely thrilled that you think it's interesting and original. I'm also very happy that you find it fun. Thank you for the wonderful review!
Quitesirius- Thank you for reading. To be quite honest I cannot remember "Abracadabra" and I think I might go back and read it again. I know there are a few errors in the previous chapters, but I'm a lazy one and I don't want to go back through all the chapters and look, so I try to catch them all the first time through and unless they're major or possibly obscene I leave them be.
Sharmeen- I'm delighted that the summary drew you in. I was hoping it would, but no one ever said anything about it. So, I thank you for reading and I'm glad you like it. I've added you to the mailing list in my files, so as soon as this is ready to publish you shall get an email.
Well, I hope you all like this chapter even though it's kind of a filler chapter, but there are some important details in here! So be aware of them! I hope you pick up on them. Please review! And remember, I don't own much of anything! It's all the wonderful J.K. Rowling's magical creation! ~Frankie~
Oh, and a side note! Happy Birthday to the brilliant J.K. Rowling and to Harry Potter!
Chapter Twenty-Five: A Trip to St. Mungo's
Arabella was pacing in the center of the room looking flustered and alarmed. James glanced beyond her to find Lily's bed empty. "Where is she?" James asked frantically and pulled his jeans on barely taking the time to fasten them.
"Sirius made a portkey to St. Mungo's and took Lily with him the moment we couldn't wake her. He said to meet him there," Arabella said hurriedly as James pulled on his shirt fastening only about half of the buttons.
No more words were needed; all three of them apparated instantly and appeared moments later outside of the building that held the magical hospital. A sharp gasp told them they'd had a witness to their sudden appearing act. An old muggle in shabby clothes was standing wide eyed on the on the street barely a block from them. He was obviously homeless and even though no one would believe him if he were to tell the tale, James had no qualms about modifying his memory to forget what he'd witnessed. James was careful not to over do it and the man went toddling of in the opposite direction.
Looking around quickly James saw no one else and stepped close the glass window of a department store that was in disrepair by the name of Purge & Dowse Ltd. and said clearly, "We're here to see Lily Evans," and an old ugly mannequin just beyond nodded curtly and beckoned a jointed finger at them. They stepped through what felt like a sheet of cool water and emerged on the other side in a slightly busy reception area where a few witches and wizards were seated in rickety chairs with various ailments. James strode forward purposely to the receptionists desk and asked, "Could you tell us where Lily Evans would be?"
The bored looking witch scanned a long list of names, "Lily Evans is currently on second floor, third door on the left, Dilys Derwent Ward," the witch said and went back to her crossword.
"Thank you," James said and hurried toward the stairs and practically ran up them. Sirius was stating outside the third door looking frustrated. "Where is she?" James asked anxiety building painfully in his stomach.
"In there," Sirius said and pointed. "When I told them that I didn't know what was wrong with her they pushed her out the door and told me to wait. They don't like me too much at the moment," Sirius said and Arabella noticed that his hand was slightly bruised.
"What did you do?" Arabella asked in a disapproving voice.
"I punched the wall," Sirius said sheepishly.
A second later a frantic looking healer came out of the room and looked pointedly at Sirius. "I though I told you to go up to the tearoom," he said and looked very disgruntled.
"Are you Lily's healer?" James asked quickly.
"Yes, and you are?" the man asked in an agitated manner.
"James Potter," James answered as politely as he could, though it was a chore.
"Do you know why the girl won't wake up? Or why she's unconscious in the first place?" he asked and James, Sirius and Arabella looked at Remus.
Remus glanced at his friends and the healer who were looking expectantly at him and said, "I was with her when it happened," he looked at James then and he seemed as if he was going to pounce on him and strangle him.
"What happened? Please start at the beginning," the healer said calmly masking his agitation.
"I was about to walk into my room when I heard Lily calling out in her sleep. I went to check on her and she was thrashing around violently, clearly having a nightmare and I woke her up and calmed her down," Remus said and looked again at James and he couldn't tell if James was going to kick his arse or his own. "Then I asked her what the dream had been about and she told me it was about V-er- He-who-must-not-be-named questioning her and threatening Alice Prewitt," Remus said and at the mention of Alice the healer looked horrified.
"Alice Prewitt? Are you sure?" he asked.
"Er-yes, why?" Remus asked looking confused.
"She's my second cousin. I'm Daniel Prewitt," he said and the man looking momentarily frightened before clearing his features and motioning for Remus to continue.
"Anyway. I asked Lily who she meant by Alice and she became frustrated and looking at me like I was crazy for asking that question. That's when she told me she was talking about Alice Prewitt and that she was engaged to Frank Longbottom," Remus paused and cleared his throat before continuing. "Then I asked her when she'd met Alice and Frank, but before that she had looked slightly glassy-eyed and when she answered she was confused, stating that she didn't know anyone named Alice or Frank. That's when she closed her eyes in pain, put her hand up to her temples and complained of a headache. She passed out and fell backwards on to her pillow and when I couldn't wake her I rushed to get them," Remus finished his tale and looked around at the others.
James looked furious, but whether it was with Remus or himself would have to wait until later. Sirius and Arabella were looking slightly frightened and Arabella was holding Sirius' uninjured hand so tightly her knuckles were white.
Daniel Prewitt nodded briefly and walked back into the room where Lily was. James made to follow. "Please wait either out here or up in the tearoom," Daniel said pleadingly to them.
James was about to barge through the door when Sirius laid a hand on James' shoulder and James stopped. "Let's go upstairs," James said and they made their way up the three flights of stairs to the fifth floor tearoom.
They all sat down in the almost empty tearoom, the only other person there was a disshelved looking man with blonde hair who was sobbing into his hands. None of the four even looked at him and the man didn't look at or even recognize their presence.
James was currently furious with himself for casting the silencing charm and for not being the one to have helped Lily. Remus had been there to help her out of the dream and Sirius had taken her to St. Mungo's. He'd done nothing to help and he felt that there wasn't anything he could do. Helpless and frustrated James got up and began to pace.
Arabella watched James' attempt to use up some of his pent up energy and knew that James was completely and utterly in love with Lily. It was that simple, but it made Arabella wonder what he was thinking and she realized that he must be blaming himself for not being there to help her. Arabella sighed and absently fiddled with the necklace she was wearing before she realized just which necklace it was. She quickly slipped her hand from Sirius' grasp, unfastened the clasp and examined the crystal pendant.
"Bella?" Sirius asked looking confused and James looked at her wondering why the necklace was so important.
"The charm I gave Lily, this is its counterpart," Arabella said holding up the misty white crystal. "She's not in mortal danger," Arabella said thought she swallowed slightly as the crystal became completely clear and the lights flickered briefly. "They took it off her," Arabella said looking horrified, James' eyes widened and he sprinted toward the stairs and took them about four at a time, almost falling many times before he got to the second floor. He got to the room and saw Daniel holding the necklace.
"You've got to put her necklace back on," James said breathing heavily with his hands on his knees.
"Why?" Daniel asked bewildered eyeing the necklace in his hand suspiciously.
"If she has any sort of emotional fluctuation and she's not wearing that necklace she could wind up blowing up this whole building and everyone in it to smithereens!" James exclaimed quietly and felt Sirius, Remus and Arabella's presence behind him.
Daniel looked perplexed and seemed very reluctant to follow James' orders. A strong voice came from behind Arabella and she almost jumped out of her shoes. "You really do want to listen to James, Daniel."
"Oh my! Albus, you startled me," Arabella said and Daniel nodded briefly and walked into the room. Dumbledore followed and beckoned the others into the room.
Authors Note: Did you pick up on the hints? There's something specific I'm hinting at and I'm wondering if anyone picked up on it! Please let me know what you think in a review and I'll tell you if you're right! ~Frankie~
Bell- Heh, I think I should make you all wait a little longer. hmm, maybe, depends. You have to read the chapters! I'm glad you loved it, and I'm glad I made a successful cliffie.
Anarane Anwamane- Yes, poor Lily. I wonder how she's going to get out of this one. The question is, does the author even know?
Midnight-Shadow- Hmm, I had to end it there. My fingers hurt from typing so much. It is obvious isn't it? *sighs* It gets more obvious, and there's fluff coming.
Iou- I'm sorry that my chapters are so short; I'm trying to make them longer. Thank you for the compliment, I am extremely glad you liked it.
Elfin Child- *watches Marauders fall* Thank you, I'm glad you like the chapter. I am wondering the same thing, what is up with Lily and that head of hers?
Mockingbird- Sorry about the chapter length. I'm hoping to make them longer, but it will require a little more work from my end. I'm glad you like it though.
Littlegoober- Thank you, I'm hoping to get the chapters out faster and I'm trying to work on it a little every day.
CapriceAnn Hedican-Kocur- Hey, its good to hear from you again. I'm glad that you still like it. Let me know if anything is too cheesy or soap opera- like, that is one of my upcoming worries.
Black-cat-on-the-wall- I'm glad you like it. Dying for more eh? Looks like I'm going to have to keep writing more often!
Spunkygabi- I'm absolutely thrilled that you think it's interesting and original. I'm also very happy that you find it fun. Thank you for the wonderful review!
Quitesirius- Thank you for reading. To be quite honest I cannot remember "Abracadabra" and I think I might go back and read it again. I know there are a few errors in the previous chapters, but I'm a lazy one and I don't want to go back through all the chapters and look, so I try to catch them all the first time through and unless they're major or possibly obscene I leave them be.
Sharmeen- I'm delighted that the summary drew you in. I was hoping it would, but no one ever said anything about it. So, I thank you for reading and I'm glad you like it. I've added you to the mailing list in my files, so as soon as this is ready to publish you shall get an email.
Well, I hope you all like this chapter even though it's kind of a filler chapter, but there are some important details in here! So be aware of them! I hope you pick up on them. Please review! And remember, I don't own much of anything! It's all the wonderful J.K. Rowling's magical creation! ~Frankie~
Oh, and a side note! Happy Birthday to the brilliant J.K. Rowling and to Harry Potter!
Chapter Twenty-Five: A Trip to St. Mungo's
Arabella was pacing in the center of the room looking flustered and alarmed. James glanced beyond her to find Lily's bed empty. "Where is she?" James asked frantically and pulled his jeans on barely taking the time to fasten them.
"Sirius made a portkey to St. Mungo's and took Lily with him the moment we couldn't wake her. He said to meet him there," Arabella said hurriedly as James pulled on his shirt fastening only about half of the buttons.
No more words were needed; all three of them apparated instantly and appeared moments later outside of the building that held the magical hospital. A sharp gasp told them they'd had a witness to their sudden appearing act. An old muggle in shabby clothes was standing wide eyed on the on the street barely a block from them. He was obviously homeless and even though no one would believe him if he were to tell the tale, James had no qualms about modifying his memory to forget what he'd witnessed. James was careful not to over do it and the man went toddling of in the opposite direction.
Looking around quickly James saw no one else and stepped close the glass window of a department store that was in disrepair by the name of Purge & Dowse Ltd. and said clearly, "We're here to see Lily Evans," and an old ugly mannequin just beyond nodded curtly and beckoned a jointed finger at them. They stepped through what felt like a sheet of cool water and emerged on the other side in a slightly busy reception area where a few witches and wizards were seated in rickety chairs with various ailments. James strode forward purposely to the receptionists desk and asked, "Could you tell us where Lily Evans would be?"
The bored looking witch scanned a long list of names, "Lily Evans is currently on second floor, third door on the left, Dilys Derwent Ward," the witch said and went back to her crossword.
"Thank you," James said and hurried toward the stairs and practically ran up them. Sirius was stating outside the third door looking frustrated. "Where is she?" James asked anxiety building painfully in his stomach.
"In there," Sirius said and pointed. "When I told them that I didn't know what was wrong with her they pushed her out the door and told me to wait. They don't like me too much at the moment," Sirius said and Arabella noticed that his hand was slightly bruised.
"What did you do?" Arabella asked in a disapproving voice.
"I punched the wall," Sirius said sheepishly.
A second later a frantic looking healer came out of the room and looked pointedly at Sirius. "I though I told you to go up to the tearoom," he said and looked very disgruntled.
"Are you Lily's healer?" James asked quickly.
"Yes, and you are?" the man asked in an agitated manner.
"James Potter," James answered as politely as he could, though it was a chore.
"Do you know why the girl won't wake up? Or why she's unconscious in the first place?" he asked and James, Sirius and Arabella looked at Remus.
Remus glanced at his friends and the healer who were looking expectantly at him and said, "I was with her when it happened," he looked at James then and he seemed as if he was going to pounce on him and strangle him.
"What happened? Please start at the beginning," the healer said calmly masking his agitation.
"I was about to walk into my room when I heard Lily calling out in her sleep. I went to check on her and she was thrashing around violently, clearly having a nightmare and I woke her up and calmed her down," Remus said and looked again at James and he couldn't tell if James was going to kick his arse or his own. "Then I asked her what the dream had been about and she told me it was about V-er- He-who-must-not-be-named questioning her and threatening Alice Prewitt," Remus said and at the mention of Alice the healer looked horrified.
"Alice Prewitt? Are you sure?" he asked.
"Er-yes, why?" Remus asked looking confused.
"She's my second cousin. I'm Daniel Prewitt," he said and the man looking momentarily frightened before clearing his features and motioning for Remus to continue.
"Anyway. I asked Lily who she meant by Alice and she became frustrated and looking at me like I was crazy for asking that question. That's when she told me she was talking about Alice Prewitt and that she was engaged to Frank Longbottom," Remus paused and cleared his throat before continuing. "Then I asked her when she'd met Alice and Frank, but before that she had looked slightly glassy-eyed and when she answered she was confused, stating that she didn't know anyone named Alice or Frank. That's when she closed her eyes in pain, put her hand up to her temples and complained of a headache. She passed out and fell backwards on to her pillow and when I couldn't wake her I rushed to get them," Remus finished his tale and looked around at the others.
James looked furious, but whether it was with Remus or himself would have to wait until later. Sirius and Arabella were looking slightly frightened and Arabella was holding Sirius' uninjured hand so tightly her knuckles were white.
Daniel Prewitt nodded briefly and walked back into the room where Lily was. James made to follow. "Please wait either out here or up in the tearoom," Daniel said pleadingly to them.
James was about to barge through the door when Sirius laid a hand on James' shoulder and James stopped. "Let's go upstairs," James said and they made their way up the three flights of stairs to the fifth floor tearoom.
They all sat down in the almost empty tearoom, the only other person there was a disshelved looking man with blonde hair who was sobbing into his hands. None of the four even looked at him and the man didn't look at or even recognize their presence.
James was currently furious with himself for casting the silencing charm and for not being the one to have helped Lily. Remus had been there to help her out of the dream and Sirius had taken her to St. Mungo's. He'd done nothing to help and he felt that there wasn't anything he could do. Helpless and frustrated James got up and began to pace.
Arabella watched James' attempt to use up some of his pent up energy and knew that James was completely and utterly in love with Lily. It was that simple, but it made Arabella wonder what he was thinking and she realized that he must be blaming himself for not being there to help her. Arabella sighed and absently fiddled with the necklace she was wearing before she realized just which necklace it was. She quickly slipped her hand from Sirius' grasp, unfastened the clasp and examined the crystal pendant.
"Bella?" Sirius asked looking confused and James looked at her wondering why the necklace was so important.
"The charm I gave Lily, this is its counterpart," Arabella said holding up the misty white crystal. "She's not in mortal danger," Arabella said thought she swallowed slightly as the crystal became completely clear and the lights flickered briefly. "They took it off her," Arabella said looking horrified, James' eyes widened and he sprinted toward the stairs and took them about four at a time, almost falling many times before he got to the second floor. He got to the room and saw Daniel holding the necklace.
"You've got to put her necklace back on," James said breathing heavily with his hands on his knees.
"Why?" Daniel asked bewildered eyeing the necklace in his hand suspiciously.
"If she has any sort of emotional fluctuation and she's not wearing that necklace she could wind up blowing up this whole building and everyone in it to smithereens!" James exclaimed quietly and felt Sirius, Remus and Arabella's presence behind him.
Daniel looked perplexed and seemed very reluctant to follow James' orders. A strong voice came from behind Arabella and she almost jumped out of her shoes. "You really do want to listen to James, Daniel."
"Oh my! Albus, you startled me," Arabella said and Daniel nodded briefly and walked into the room. Dumbledore followed and beckoned the others into the room.
Authors Note: Did you pick up on the hints? There's something specific I'm hinting at and I'm wondering if anyone picked up on it! Please let me know what you think in a review and I'll tell you if you're right! ~Frankie~