Chapter 16: Back to the Future
"Lemon Drop." The stone gargoyle jumped aside, and Blake and Lily made their way up the stairs to Dumbledore's office. The headmaster was sitting at his desk when they arrived, and without looking up, said,
"How may I help you, Lily and Blake?" Lily said,
"We just came to inform you that we're planning on leaving for the future this evening." Dumbledore looked up and said,
"You've accomplished what you came to do?" Both Lily and Blake nodded.
"You have the appropriate equipment for returning to the future, then?" Lily nodded and pulled out the time-turner. Dumbledore nodded, smiled and said,
"Well, then, farewell. See you in the future." Lily and Blake nodded, and turned and left.
"Yeah, we do, we have to go back, we don't belong seventeen years in the past." Blake grinned and said knowing taking a stab at the age of his parents' generation would be something that would get them riled up and be totally funny,
"Yeah, cuz' if we stay here, we'll be as old as you lot when we're supposed to be sixteen." Hermione narrowed her eyes at her son.
"You're treading on thin ice there, Mr. Potter." Blake grinned, as did Lily, nose wrinkling.
"Well placed blow, big brother." The twins laughed at the reaction from their parents and godfather. Ron said somewhat bitterly,
"Never thought I'd be offended about my age from someone who's the same age as me." Lily laughed.
"Technically we're not the same age as you, but still."
"It's a well known joke between us two and your generation, to tease you about your age." Harry smiled and shook his head; proud of the way his children would turn out, even if he weren't the best father to them. He wondered how much better of people they would be when he and Hermione were better parents. They all joked and laughed, talking most of the day, then finally after the sun went down, Lily said to her brother,
"I think it's time to go." Blake nodded and they both stood up, followed by Harry, Ron and Hermione. Hermione gave her daughter-to-be a hug.
"I'll remember everything you told us, so I know what not to be like. And don't worry, I love Harry, and always will." Lily smiled and gave her mother another hug. Blake gave Hermione a hug and placed a hand on her stomach and said,
"Take good care of us." Hermione smiled.
"I will." The twins moved on to Ron, both gave him a hug and said they'd see him in the future. Finally, they made their way to Harry. They were silent and unmoving for a while, then Lily took the initiative and gave her father-to-be a hug.
"Take care of yourself." The twins and Harry were the only ones who knew what she was talking about, and Harry nodded and said,
"I will. I've got a lot to live for." Blake gave his dad a hug and said, trying to sound serious,
"Now, if we've succeeded, we're getting twelve more people together and get a Quidditch match going when we get back. Me against you." Harry laughed and said,
"Oh, of course." Blake pointed at him and said,
"I'm holding you to that."
"Ok, but where are you going to get twelve more people?"
"Oh, I have my sources. All the Weasley kids we know take up six places. And they have kids, and spouses. So there's a few right there." Harry laughed and nodded. Before leaving the common room, Blake said,
"Oh, and Hermione, remember this when we're growing up. We're the son and daughter of Harry Potter. You'll fight a losing battle trying to keep our feet on the ground when it comes to Harry teaching us to fly." Hermione laughed and said,
"I know." They all waved, and Lily and Blake made their way up to the Astronomy Tower. When they reached it, Lily took out the time-turner and threw the chain around both their necks and said,
"Ready?"
"Ready." Lily turned the time-turner forward seventeen years and they were flung forward through time, coming to a hard 'thud' when they stopped.
A/N: It's short I know, but the next one's the last chapter. Sniff Hope you enjoyed this one, and the last chapter. PLEASE REVIEW
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