Disclaimer: Okay, in this chapter, I don't own Harry, Sirius, Lily, Arabella Figg, James, Peter, Lupin, or Mr. Evans. But, I do own Lily's best friends, Maria, Candy, and Winona, and James's Muggle friends who are Robert and Eliza.
A/N- I am SO sorry I didn't get this chapter up. I've been busy cleaning my room so I can actually get onto the Internet without my mother bugging me. I promise I will start getting the chapters out faster, as long as everyone reviews ;). Well, here it is Chapter Three of the Marauders' Pensieves! ENJOY!
Chapter 3: Five Pensieves: The First Pensieve: Sirius Black
Harry entered the Room of Requirement with anticipation. The hope of a messenger burned deep within his soul with each step he took into that room. Across from him he saw five tables with one small tub-like basin sitting on each.
As he walked towards the small basins he realized what they were Pensieves. They were just like the one that Harry had found in Dumbledore's office in his fourth year, where he had seen Barty Crouch, Jr., being sentenced to Azakaban prison.
What's this? Where's the messenger? Harry thought as he paced in front of the tables. I wish I knew what to do!
Instantly, a note floated down into Harry's hands out of nowhere. He read it. The note said:
These belonged to Sirius Black, James and Lily Potter, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew. Hopefully these will be a help to you.
Then it hit Harry from behind. This was his answer. These Pensieves would tell him about his parents' and their friends' actions and thoughts before he was born, from their point of view.
Harry dropped the note into his pocket and stepped toward the first table. A silvery liquid was floating around in the basin. He leaned his head into the basin and felt that almighty lurch as he tumbled into total darkness...
After a few seconds of falling, Harry landed hard on his backside. He looked around. He was sitting in the middle of a humongous church with stained glass windows. People filled the pews all around him. Some were crying. Some looked mad as wet hens. Others checked their watches with impatience.
This must be someone's wedding. But whose? Harry thought as he stood up and began walking to the back of the church. The bride and groom must be around here somewhere.
As he exited the church and walked down a long hallway, he heard women giggling madly from behind a door. Suddenly, the door burst open and four bridesmaids dressed in lilac appeared in the hall. "Can you believe she's getting married?" One said. She looked strangely like Arabella Fig, except years younger and pounds lighter. They were all wearing white lilies in their hair and around their necks.
Harry slid past them and noticed a tall man with dark hair and a sweeping brow. It was Sirius Black, Harry's godfather and his parents' best friend. A whoosh from behind him pushed him forward and in an instant he was at the man's side. This is Sirius's Pensieve! Harry thought happily. He wondered who was getting married and why he godfather was involved in it.
"Hey, Prongs, still hyperventilating?" Sirius called into the room across from him? Prongs, that's my father! Harry thought. He jumped but then fell silent so he could hear what was going on. He heard heavy breathing from the room and when Sirius jogged back into the room, Harry followed.
It was a rather small room. Two men stood in front of a large mirror as they straightened their collars and jackets. Harry knew this two men as Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew. Harry winced at the sight of Peter as a surge of anger boiled in his blood. He was the man responsible for his mother and father's deaths.
Then, Harry saw a man that looked much like himself sitting in a huge armchair, breathing heavily as if he had just run a mile around the block. My father! Harry jumped again and the scooted out of the way as he saw Sirius heading for the armchair.
"Prongs, buddy, there's nothing to worry about. She's already said yes. You two will get married, have children, and then I will be a proud godfather!" Sirius reassured his best friend.
"You don't understand Padfoot. I'm not that worried about the wedding itself, but about the marriage. What if it doesn't work out? What if we have to get a divorce? What if we lose everything? What if...?" James began, ruffling his hair.
"Listen. Everything's going to be fine. You two love each other, that's what matters. It will work out. I've never seen a better pair! Divorce, HA! You don't want to leave Lily and I'm sure she doesn't want to leave you. Losing everything it's a possibility, because you will always have each other. Now stop worrying and fix yourself up so your bride won't run away screaming when she sees your face!" Sirius gave a short pep talk to the groom and walked towards the mirror.
"What if she runs away?" James asked nervously as he got up.
"STOP WORRYING PRONGS!" Everyone shouted, even Harry. Of course, no one heard him. He joined the four men by the mirror.
Lupin's hair wasn't nearly as gray. He looked much better than he did now. Peter was still shy and mousy. James was breathing hard again, but he was steadily fixing his hair. And Sirius was quickly fixing his bow tie, and then he crossed the room towards the door, with Harry at his heels.
Harry wondered where he was going as he followed his godfather. Then Sirius took a sharp left turn into the room where Harry had seen the bridesmaids before. They entered the room and Sirius knocked on the open door.
A small woman dressed in a lovely white gown spun around on her heels and smiled nervously as she saw Sirius. It was Lily, Harry's mother! Her deep red hair was tied into a bun on top of her head with loose auburn curls surrounding her warm face. Her smile was welcoming. Her eyes were the loveliest shade of green. They were identical to Harry's eyes.
"Ready?" Sirius asked.
"I'm not so sure, Sirius." Lily relied, turning back to the mirror so she could finish her make-up.
"Did you know Lils that I just finished pep-talking your future husband, and now I'm going to have to pep talk you?" Sirius asked, stepping closer.
"Go right ahead. I don't think you can calm me down Sirius, seriously."(No Sirius-serious pun intended)
"Well, Lily, James loves you very much. I knew that you two would get married from the start. You and James are made for each other, no doubt about that. Getting married is just taking the relationship and making it last forever. There's no need for worrying yourself over nothing on your special day." Sirius said.
"Wow, that worked!" Lily was surprised. Harry could tell by the tone of her voice and the look on her face.
Suddenly there was another knock on the door. A gray-haired man appeared. "Ready to go, Lily flower?" The man asked. Harry knew this was Lily's father, his grandfather.
"Yes, Daddy. Sirius, you better go and get the boys rounded up. Daddy, are the girls ready?" Lily began to rush and her breathing was worse than James's was.
"Lily, yes, everything's fine." Mr. Evans assured his daughter as he took her arm.
"Let's get married!" Sirius shouted. He ran like a bullet out the door, down the hall, and back into the other room. Harry followed like a dog on a chain.
"It's time, guys! We're getting married!" Sirius announced.
"Correction, he's getting married!" Lupin groaned as he stepped towards his friend.
"Whatever. Let's go, James. We're late! Let's take the other door, Lily's headed that way." Sirius rushed everyone out of a door on the other side of the room.
Everyone was running through the halls, and Harry was just about out of breath. Finally, Sirius led everyone through another door and Harry was back in the church again, this time at the altar.
Several minutes went by as everyone assembled. Peter, Sirius, and Remus jogged to the end of the aisle where they met their partners for the procession. Harry followed.
Music began to play. The first people in line, who were Sirius (the best man) and Winona (Lily's best friend and maid-in-honor), processed down the aisle in a slow, steady stride with Harry walking behind them. Winona went to one side of the altar and Sirius joined James. Harry stood just in front of the first pew so he could have a bird's eye view of everything.
Then Remus and Maria (another best friend) came and Peter and Candy (another best friend, who was so much taller than Peter a few people sniggered as they passed).
Then, the bride's music came on and everyone stood up. Harry saw his father sway, and then Sirius reached out and held the back of his suit so he wouldn't fall over. Lily appeared in the doorway at the far end of the church.
As Lily and Mr. Evans processed down the aisle with bright smiles, Sirius was crying. Tears were running down his face and he hastily wiped them away with his free hand. James eyes were wide and everyone's jaw was dropped.
Lily looked stunning by the time she reached her future husband. They joined hands and stepped up. Dumbledore, who would marry the two people, cleared his throat and began. "We are gathered here today to join in Holy Matrimony James Anthony Potter and Lily Marie Evans..."
Harry turned his head and fixed his attention on his godfather. After all, this was his memory. Sirius had stopped crying. Now he was smiling the biggest smile Harry had ever seen. The look on his face was indescribable. It was mixed with pride and adoration for his best friend.
Dumbledore asked for the rings from Sirius. He reached into his pocket and withdrew the small black box. He opened it and handed it to Dumbledore who gave each ring to James and Lily. Both rings glittered in the sunlight.
Then Lily and James said their vows. Harry watched Sirius again. His godfather laughed when James said his vows. "Now matter how stupid and childish I act, I know that you can deal with me."
Rings were put on fingers and laughs were shared. Finally Dumbledore said those magic words. "You may kiss the bride." The whole church filled with hollers and claps as James swept his new wife into a romantic kiss. Sirius patted James on the back and said "Job well done."
The room become black all of a sudden. Next thing Harry knew, he was in the middle of a reception hall, standing beside Sirius. He was about to make a speech.
"Ahem, may I have your attention please?" Sirius called. Everyone stopped chattering and turned their heads.
"As best man, it's my duty to make a little speech. First, to James. Buddy old pal, this must be the greatest day of your life. Well, other than that time you won that bet at the Quidditch finals." The crowd chuckled. Everyone knew James loved Quidditch.
"But I know that you and Lily will make a fine pair. I mine, come on, folks. Who better to get married than a man and a woman who have hated each other since the beginning of time?" Laughter filled the room again.
"Now, to Lily. You're a very strong woman, and very good at revenge. I figured that out when you turned Snivellus's nose into a long oily stick, but it wasn't much different from his ordinary nose, I must say." A roar of laughter reached Harry's ears.
"Back to my point. James needs you, Lily. Trust me, I've known since our fifth year. Have a great life together!" Sirius ended his speech and applause was given.
Then, as Harry followed his godfather, he heard Sirius whisper "God, those two are perfect."
The room blackened again and Harry was flying backwards. This time, he landed back in the Room of Requirement, and yet again on his backside. Harry shook his head and thought everything over.
"Sirius really did love my parents." Harry thought as he got to his feet and brushed off his pants. He advanced to the next Pensieve, dunked his head in, and went swirling and spyriling into a pool of darkness...
A/N- How's that for a cliffhanger? Thanks for the reviews(All three or four of them LOL :):)). Next chapter, Harry will find out the true reason why Peter betrayed his parents. REVIEW AND REVIEW PLEASE!