A/N I know the last chapter was short but hopefully this one will be longer. This section was originally part of chapter 3 but, I think it makes more sense on it's own A great big thank you to the reviewers.
In Which the Lines are Tested
One Year Later
"The meeting now called to order." The room that had been buzzing with activity now fell silent as Albus Dumbledore appeared. "As you all prepare for tonight's battle I cannot begin to impress upon you the importance of what follows Voldemort and his supporters are becoming stronger with each passing day. You are all committed to stopping his ascension to power and if called on will make the ultimate sacrifice. For that the wizarding world and I thank you and wish good luck. This being said please review the plans for tomorrow night with you command units" Albus stepped out the center of the room and over to the side. There he found Lilly and James deep in conversation with the rest of their group. Albus place a hand on Lilly's arm "Could you and James afford me a moment or two of your time?"
Lilly looked to her father; clearly there was no room for her and James to argue with his request. She put a hand on James' arm. A sublet way of saying "they need us." James understood and followed Lilly as she left the room to join her parent's in the back sitting room.
Albus was seated on the overstuffed sofa next to his wife, who was holding a sleeping Harry. "Sit down, your mother and I would like to speak to you both." Lilly sat as did James. Minerva smiled at them both but under that smile was a clear concern. Albus looked over to her before he began to speak. "These are dangerous times and you two have been a great asset to the Order. We would like nothing better then to keep you two out of harms way but in all honesty I don't know if that is possible."
"In all honesty it would be better if you two weren't involved in this at all." Minerva said and shot her husband an icy glare.
"But we are involved. James offered trying to cut through some of the tension in the room. It wasn't often his In-law had a disagreement but when they did...
Albus spoke up. "Yes, you are. That is why we are going to do everything we can to keep you out of harms way."
Lilly who had been uncharacteristically quiet finally found an opportunity to speak "What about the bloodline won't they protect us?"
Minerva walked over to Lilly and handed Harry to her. "Yes, it will to an extend. Minerva sat next to her for a moment and Albus continued where she had left off. "James and I have also selected a secret keeper and put protections around the house but if anything should..."
"We know what to do Dad." Lilly finished.
"We both know you do but we are still parents; we have a right to worry." Minerva kissed her daughter and son-in-law.
"We had better get going it is almost time to put Harry to bed" James took Harry from her and packed up his things. "I love you, Mum. Dad I love you too and take care of Mum." She kissed them both before she left
"We love you both. See you tomorrow." Minerva said.
Albus lead them to the door "I love you, Lilly. You all have a safe trip."
"We will."
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Lilly couldn't see it was dark but she could feel the danger. He was coming and fast. James was trying to hold him off she could hear both of them dueling downstairs. She had all she could do to make it to Harry's bedroom. She picked Harry up out of the crib with her wand drawn at the ready she began to calm him and mutter the spell her mother had taught her. The fight downstairs was getting more intense and Lilly did all she could to stay focused and composed as not loose her concentration or frighten Harry any further. Out of the corner of her eye, a moment later she saw the one thing she hoped she would near see a flash of green light. "James" she whispered and tears began to form in her eyes, but she had no time now to stop and morn his death. She could hear the moment up the staris that had called for help but she knew that it wouldn't make it in time. She could only hope that spells around the door would protect she and Harry for a little while longer. She placed a kiss on Harry's forehead and held him tightly for moment in hers arms before placing him back in his crib. Drawing her wand she stood by his crib ready to protect him. Moments later the door burst open and voldemort came towards her and Harry with his wand drawn she turned from Harry for a moment to defend herself when out of the corner of her eye she saw a flash of green light. She knew what was coming and could all hope that the bloodlines would protect her Harry as she made the ultimate sacrifice.
In Which the Lines are Tested
One Year Later
"The meeting now called to order." The room that had been buzzing with activity now fell silent as Albus Dumbledore appeared. "As you all prepare for tonight's battle I cannot begin to impress upon you the importance of what follows Voldemort and his supporters are becoming stronger with each passing day. You are all committed to stopping his ascension to power and if called on will make the ultimate sacrifice. For that the wizarding world and I thank you and wish good luck. This being said please review the plans for tomorrow night with you command units" Albus stepped out the center of the room and over to the side. There he found Lilly and James deep in conversation with the rest of their group. Albus place a hand on Lilly's arm "Could you and James afford me a moment or two of your time?"
Lilly looked to her father; clearly there was no room for her and James to argue with his request. She put a hand on James' arm. A sublet way of saying "they need us." James understood and followed Lilly as she left the room to join her parent's in the back sitting room.
Albus was seated on the overstuffed sofa next to his wife, who was holding a sleeping Harry. "Sit down, your mother and I would like to speak to you both." Lilly sat as did James. Minerva smiled at them both but under that smile was a clear concern. Albus looked over to her before he began to speak. "These are dangerous times and you two have been a great asset to the Order. We would like nothing better then to keep you two out of harms way but in all honesty I don't know if that is possible."
"In all honesty it would be better if you two weren't involved in this at all." Minerva said and shot her husband an icy glare.
"But we are involved. James offered trying to cut through some of the tension in the room. It wasn't often his In-law had a disagreement but when they did...
Albus spoke up. "Yes, you are. That is why we are going to do everything we can to keep you out of harms way."
Lilly who had been uncharacteristically quiet finally found an opportunity to speak "What about the bloodline won't they protect us?"
Minerva walked over to Lilly and handed Harry to her. "Yes, it will to an extend. Minerva sat next to her for a moment and Albus continued where she had left off. "James and I have also selected a secret keeper and put protections around the house but if anything should..."
"We know what to do Dad." Lilly finished.
"We both know you do but we are still parents; we have a right to worry." Minerva kissed her daughter and son-in-law.
"We had better get going it is almost time to put Harry to bed" James took Harry from her and packed up his things. "I love you, Mum. Dad I love you too and take care of Mum." She kissed them both before she left
"We love you both. See you tomorrow." Minerva said.
Albus lead them to the door "I love you, Lilly. You all have a safe trip."
"We will."
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Lilly couldn't see it was dark but she could feel the danger. He was coming and fast. James was trying to hold him off she could hear both of them dueling downstairs. She had all she could do to make it to Harry's bedroom. She picked Harry up out of the crib with her wand drawn at the ready she began to calm him and mutter the spell her mother had taught her. The fight downstairs was getting more intense and Lilly did all she could to stay focused and composed as not loose her concentration or frighten Harry any further. Out of the corner of her eye, a moment later she saw the one thing she hoped she would near see a flash of green light. "James" she whispered and tears began to form in her eyes, but she had no time now to stop and morn his death. She could hear the moment up the staris that had called for help but she knew that it wouldn't make it in time. She could only hope that spells around the door would protect she and Harry for a little while longer. She placed a kiss on Harry's forehead and held him tightly for moment in hers arms before placing him back in his crib. Drawing her wand she stood by his crib ready to protect him. Moments later the door burst open and voldemort came towards her and Harry with his wand drawn she turned from Harry for a moment to defend herself when out of the corner of her eye she saw a flash of green light. She knew what was coming and could all hope that the bloodlines would protect her Harry as she made the ultimate sacrifice.