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***CHAPTER15***
'How is that possible? No dogs can live that long.'
Remus cursed himself at that mistake. This will make it harder to explain.
'Well, you see... This is not easy to explain. Take a seat first, Henry. I think I'll get to that later. Right now, I'll tell you about your history.'
'But...'
'I promise you, what I'm about to tell you will give you more understanding about the dog.'
Padfoot threw an indignant look towards Remus.
Bringing out a moving picture from his pocket, Remus passed it to James.
'This was at the last day of school. We took this before getting on the train.'
'Why...why is the picture moving? Is this a new invention or something?' James asked curiously.
Marcus, always the one updated on the newest technology was surprised.
'I haven't read about something like that being invented.' Excitedly he leaned towards the picture to have a look.
'That is really cool! I have got to get myself one of those. What's it call? How come I've not heard of it?'
Cautiously, Remus phrased his next sentence.
'It is unavailable in the market.'
Seeing Marcus about to open his mouth and ask, Remus continued quickly.
'Let me finish. I will now ask you a question, all of you, especially James...Henry, I'll just call you James, I'm more used to that. My question must be analyzed well before you answer me. Here it is. Do you believe in Magic?'
'What?????' All three of them exclaimed. With the seriousness of his tone, none of them expected such an amusing question. We do know of course how serious it is even though they don't.
Richard spoke up first. 'You have got to be kidding.'
Remus continued immediately. 'That is where you're wrong. I'm being completely serious. THIS is no joking matter to me.'
Richard shut up immediately. All three of them fell into deep thoughts and Remus and Sirius patiently waited. Well, Remus was the patient one, Padfoot started fidgeting after awhile.
Marcus broke out of his reverie first. A little red in the face he answered sincerely.
'I do...I do believe in magic.'
Remus wanted to stop there, but he was curious, curious at why this muggle actually believed in magic. Did he have family members who were witches or wizards or was it something else?
'Why?'
Embarrassed at his proclamation, he looked nowhere but his feet.
'I'm not sure actually. I have believe that there was magic on this planet for a very long time. It was after watching the show, Matilda actually, that I started wondering. Where do people come up with ideas like these to write stories and movies with it? I belief that it must have a source or something must have triggered that certain imagination.'
Now, blushing a lot more than before, he continued.
'I remember when...when I was young; I used to imitate Matilda and try to get the books on my shelves to fly towards me. There were actually times when I concentrated so hard that my head actually hurt after that.'
Laughing a little at himself, he went on.
'I'm not sure, not really sure, but there were a few times where I actually thought that I moved the books. I have always dismissed it as my imagining it. Come to think of it, There was a time when a book actually fell from the shelf, but... well I never really thought much about it.'
Remus and Sirius exchanged a knowing glance. They knew what caused this. Someone from Marcus's ancestors was a squib and they must have started living as muggles and not realize that the magic still runs and flows in their veins and it's starting to return. This was just the start of it, therefore, Marcus's magic is not strong enough for him to pass off as a wizard yet. One of his descendants will start the magical path again.
Remus nodded thanks for Marcus's proclamation. Turning to James and Richard, he awaited their answers. Richard, who had been listening to Marcus intently had turned towards Remus when he finished. Understanding Remus's glance, he looked at James, wanting to know if he wanted to go first.
Noticing that James was still looking down deep in thoughts, he started.
'I'm not very sure what kind of magic we're talking about... but if it counts, even at this age, I do believe in Santa Claus, Elves, Fairies, Easter bunny and of course, the tooth fairy.'
Marcus might have declared that he believed in magic, but that didn't stop him from looking at Richard in utmost surprise. Never in all the years had he known Richard to declare something... something so unlike him. He was one man who wanted a logic explanation for everything around him.
Tinge of red appeared on Richard under Marcus's bewildered stare.
Smacking Marcus on the head lightly, Richard exclaim. 'Hey, quit the staring. I have my explanation for that.'
'There is ACTUALLY a reasonable explanation to go with that???'
Answering lightly, 'Yeah of course. I've been thinking all this years... if there weren't such things, what have prompted the imaginations of us humans to create creatures and characters? I mean... no one just thinks one day and say... Okay, I want to create a character that has wings and I will name them fairies... so yes, I do have a satisfying explanation to go with that.'
Remus and Padfoot shared a knowing glance. Why? Although feel muggles have that philosophy, that was actually pure and true facts. It was indeed a witch, by the name of who actually introduced magical creatures to the muggles. She was infamous for all the trouble she got into with the ministry for that. Well, those blew away when she started taking the money she earned from the muggle world and help the needy.
Marcus on the other hand exploded into laughter when he heard the explanation offered. 'Oh my goodness... gosh... I can't believe you. You have actually spent... spent quite a lot of time thinking of that... you're... you're unbelievable.'
Remus thought of being open, seeing that they will know the truth quite soon. Seriously and quietly he spoke 'that is indeed the case, Marcus. Magic was introduced to non-magical folks by a witch in the form of storybooks.'
'What???'
'James.' And true enough, his head jerked up upon hearing his name. It is spooky, quite frightening really, how quick he had adapted to it.
'Yeah,' James replied half heartedly.
'Do you believe in magic?'
James fell into deep thoughts again. Minutes later, he looked up and stare straight into Remus's eyes.
'Why does it matter? Why is it so important to you?' The minute he finished saying that, he kept his mouth shut. Somewhere in his mind, he knew that Remus will not be happy with what just came out of his mouth.
'Believe it or not, magic is the base and ground of your existence. You were born in the world of magic, and I believe, you're still living because of it.'
All three of them were stunned by Remus's answer; even Padfoot, who laid on the floor after James dropped him, stared wide-eyed at him for a few moments before hopping onto Remus on the couch and placing his paw on his lap to calm him down. He knew that his normally calm and patient friend was annoyed by James question.
Silence crossed the room. No one knew exactly what to say...well except Padfoot... but...he couldn't say anything seeing that dogs were only suppose to bark and bite.
Few minutes pass before James said in a soft whisper. 'I believe you do know the answer for your question. I do believe in magic... I have for a very long time.'
A grin that was quite contagious, growing on his face, he continued.
'I can remember dreams... dreams where I see myself holding a stick... a wand I believe, making snowballs... snow forts, putting up decorations for a Christmas tree with a wave of the wand... dances... formals, I think, where people, even men wore shimmering dresses...'
Remus and Padfoot cringed at the word dresses. Both having the exact same thoughts.
'Seesh, how could he. I would never...NEVER EVER wear a dress.'
Indignantly Remus corrected. 'Those are robes... ROBES.'
'robes... yeah robes... There was also a man... Ughh, his hair was disgusting and I don't know, can't remember much but I think... I think someone played a trick on him. He had... he had...'
By now James was laughing too hard to continue. Although Marcus and Richard were looking quite curious, Remus was laughing quite hard while barks of laughter could be heard from Padfoot.
Gathering his breath, Remus finished James's sentence for him.
'He had a mixture of bright red ape fur and polka dotted horns growing all over his body.' And then he burst into laughter again. Richard and Marcus joined in this time.
' I have to say James, that was quite a sight, and as I remember correctly, quite a detention from Mcgonagal too. She was beyond furious. Took her hours to remove the charms and spells from Snape.'
James, having recovered already, stood in shock once again.
'Charms and spells??? I know I said I believed in magic but... but you mean that those are real.'
'As real as you and I are.'
'But?'
Remus, though he was looked down upon for his lycantrophy, is in fact quite a powerful wizard. He was able to do wandless magic for easier spells. Glancing towards the window to see if outsiders could see his actions, he noted it couldn't and started.
'Hey Marcus, don't freak... but is this what you did?'
Concentrating hard at a book on the dining table across the room, he cried.
'Wingardium Leviosa!!!' muttering the spell was easier than concentrating hard mentally.
All three of them stared in amazement as the book glided towards them and landed nicely on Marcus's lap.
'Oh my goodness!!!'
Remus, now enjoying himself, took out his wand. laid back in the couch and asked light-heartedly.
'Anything else you may want? Something from upstairs which I can't see.'
Richard who had seen him take out his wand looked straight at the stick like thing.
'It's easier with a wand. Prefer using it.'
James, being the marauder he is, was extremely interested.
'Okay... I have a box upstairs, it has a rainbow coloured bracelet that Amy left here. Do you think you could get it?'
'Is it made of beads?'
'Yeah.'
'Is there any other things in the box, any other bracelets in the box.'?
'No.'
'Kay. Accio, bracelet!!!'
In a few seconds, all of them could hear something whizzing down from the top of the stairs.
'Wow.'
After a few more demonstrations, Remus was confident that James, somewhere subconsciously had always believed in magic. Remus revealed to James his fabulous yet tragic past. Sadly, not all could be told. Remus, however much he hated to do so, had to keep many secrets from James, especially secrets about the closest people to him, Lily and Harry. He might be told of his real name but there are also many with similar names. To protect his friend and his friend's family, no one and Voldemort especially, must know that James Zachary Potter, beloved husband of Lily Evans and father of 'the boy who lived' is alive.
Somewhere in the kitchen, a phone rang. Realising that it was his, James stood up quickly to answer it.
'Yeah honey, I'll be home soon. I'm at the old place picking a few things up. What took me so long? ...... Just catching up with the guys. Yeah, see you, love you, bye.'
To James, that was a normal, everyday conversation he has with his wife. What he failed to notice is the fear in Remus's eyes when he said 'honey' to the caller. Remus frowned in worry, praying, praying hard that whoever was on the line was anyone but his wife. James did nothing to ease his heart, for when he returned to the living room he apologized for living the room to pick up the call from his wife.
Remus might have been worried but Padfoot had a different reaction altogether. He pounced on top of James and started to bark. He was furious, livid.
'How there he? I...I trusted him with her and...and he got himself another wife. How could he?'
During their school days, Sirius and Lily had actually been very closed. They might not have been siblings by birth but they were as close as that. Only the marauders and Lily's best friends knew of it and that, was also due to a fight James brought upon himself when he thought his best friend was trying to steal Lily away from him.
'Padfoot, PADFOOT, NO!!!'
Of all things to happen, Remus had not prepared for this.
'Get this dog off me.'
'Now I know why I've never kept a dog.'
'Padfoot, come on get back here.'
'Get off me, Get off me!'
'PADFOOT!!!'
'SIRIUS! I've had enough. GET OFF ME!!'
Remus's head snapped towards James.
'What???'
Sirius still as Padfoot let go of James and started inching away. It was all right when everyone thought he was a dog, but now...
James himself stood in shock.
'Who's Sirius', he wondered. 'Why did I just call the dog that? Didn't Remus say that the dog's name's Padfoot?'
Marcus and Richard stared lost in many ways.
Richard started. 'You okay pal? I thought it's name is Padfoot. Who's Sirius?'
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NEXT TWO CHAPTERS: YEAH!!! James now knows that he has a family.
Sirius and Remus know that Henry is James. But... It's
been
Long. Can they trust him with Padfoot's identity? Will
he
Except a so-called murderer in his house?
Will there be jealousy between Sirius, Remus and Marcus
and
Richard for James's friendship.
====================================================
I hope to get a few reviews for this. GOOD or BAD.
Thanks a lot.
***CHAPTER15***
'How is that possible? No dogs can live that long.'
Remus cursed himself at that mistake. This will make it harder to explain.
'Well, you see... This is not easy to explain. Take a seat first, Henry. I think I'll get to that later. Right now, I'll tell you about your history.'
'But...'
'I promise you, what I'm about to tell you will give you more understanding about the dog.'
Padfoot threw an indignant look towards Remus.
Bringing out a moving picture from his pocket, Remus passed it to James.
'This was at the last day of school. We took this before getting on the train.'
'Why...why is the picture moving? Is this a new invention or something?' James asked curiously.
Marcus, always the one updated on the newest technology was surprised.
'I haven't read about something like that being invented.' Excitedly he leaned towards the picture to have a look.
'That is really cool! I have got to get myself one of those. What's it call? How come I've not heard of it?'
Cautiously, Remus phrased his next sentence.
'It is unavailable in the market.'
Seeing Marcus about to open his mouth and ask, Remus continued quickly.
'Let me finish. I will now ask you a question, all of you, especially James...Henry, I'll just call you James, I'm more used to that. My question must be analyzed well before you answer me. Here it is. Do you believe in Magic?'
'What?????' All three of them exclaimed. With the seriousness of his tone, none of them expected such an amusing question. We do know of course how serious it is even though they don't.
Richard spoke up first. 'You have got to be kidding.'
Remus continued immediately. 'That is where you're wrong. I'm being completely serious. THIS is no joking matter to me.'
Richard shut up immediately. All three of them fell into deep thoughts and Remus and Sirius patiently waited. Well, Remus was the patient one, Padfoot started fidgeting after awhile.
Marcus broke out of his reverie first. A little red in the face he answered sincerely.
'I do...I do believe in magic.'
Remus wanted to stop there, but he was curious, curious at why this muggle actually believed in magic. Did he have family members who were witches or wizards or was it something else?
'Why?'
Embarrassed at his proclamation, he looked nowhere but his feet.
'I'm not sure actually. I have believe that there was magic on this planet for a very long time. It was after watching the show, Matilda actually, that I started wondering. Where do people come up with ideas like these to write stories and movies with it? I belief that it must have a source or something must have triggered that certain imagination.'
Now, blushing a lot more than before, he continued.
'I remember when...when I was young; I used to imitate Matilda and try to get the books on my shelves to fly towards me. There were actually times when I concentrated so hard that my head actually hurt after that.'
Laughing a little at himself, he went on.
'I'm not sure, not really sure, but there were a few times where I actually thought that I moved the books. I have always dismissed it as my imagining it. Come to think of it, There was a time when a book actually fell from the shelf, but... well I never really thought much about it.'
Remus and Sirius exchanged a knowing glance. They knew what caused this. Someone from Marcus's ancestors was a squib and they must have started living as muggles and not realize that the magic still runs and flows in their veins and it's starting to return. This was just the start of it, therefore, Marcus's magic is not strong enough for him to pass off as a wizard yet. One of his descendants will start the magical path again.
Remus nodded thanks for Marcus's proclamation. Turning to James and Richard, he awaited their answers. Richard, who had been listening to Marcus intently had turned towards Remus when he finished. Understanding Remus's glance, he looked at James, wanting to know if he wanted to go first.
Noticing that James was still looking down deep in thoughts, he started.
'I'm not very sure what kind of magic we're talking about... but if it counts, even at this age, I do believe in Santa Claus, Elves, Fairies, Easter bunny and of course, the tooth fairy.'
Marcus might have declared that he believed in magic, but that didn't stop him from looking at Richard in utmost surprise. Never in all the years had he known Richard to declare something... something so unlike him. He was one man who wanted a logic explanation for everything around him.
Tinge of red appeared on Richard under Marcus's bewildered stare.
Smacking Marcus on the head lightly, Richard exclaim. 'Hey, quit the staring. I have my explanation for that.'
'There is ACTUALLY a reasonable explanation to go with that???'
Answering lightly, 'Yeah of course. I've been thinking all this years... if there weren't such things, what have prompted the imaginations of us humans to create creatures and characters? I mean... no one just thinks one day and say... Okay, I want to create a character that has wings and I will name them fairies... so yes, I do have a satisfying explanation to go with that.'
Remus and Padfoot shared a knowing glance. Why? Although feel muggles have that philosophy, that was actually pure and true facts. It was indeed a witch, by the name of who actually introduced magical creatures to the muggles. She was infamous for all the trouble she got into with the ministry for that. Well, those blew away when she started taking the money she earned from the muggle world and help the needy.
Marcus on the other hand exploded into laughter when he heard the explanation offered. 'Oh my goodness... gosh... I can't believe you. You have actually spent... spent quite a lot of time thinking of that... you're... you're unbelievable.'
Remus thought of being open, seeing that they will know the truth quite soon. Seriously and quietly he spoke 'that is indeed the case, Marcus. Magic was introduced to non-magical folks by a witch in the form of storybooks.'
'What???'
'James.' And true enough, his head jerked up upon hearing his name. It is spooky, quite frightening really, how quick he had adapted to it.
'Yeah,' James replied half heartedly.
'Do you believe in magic?'
James fell into deep thoughts again. Minutes later, he looked up and stare straight into Remus's eyes.
'Why does it matter? Why is it so important to you?' The minute he finished saying that, he kept his mouth shut. Somewhere in his mind, he knew that Remus will not be happy with what just came out of his mouth.
'Believe it or not, magic is the base and ground of your existence. You were born in the world of magic, and I believe, you're still living because of it.'
All three of them were stunned by Remus's answer; even Padfoot, who laid on the floor after James dropped him, stared wide-eyed at him for a few moments before hopping onto Remus on the couch and placing his paw on his lap to calm him down. He knew that his normally calm and patient friend was annoyed by James question.
Silence crossed the room. No one knew exactly what to say...well except Padfoot... but...he couldn't say anything seeing that dogs were only suppose to bark and bite.
Few minutes pass before James said in a soft whisper. 'I believe you do know the answer for your question. I do believe in magic... I have for a very long time.'
A grin that was quite contagious, growing on his face, he continued.
'I can remember dreams... dreams where I see myself holding a stick... a wand I believe, making snowballs... snow forts, putting up decorations for a Christmas tree with a wave of the wand... dances... formals, I think, where people, even men wore shimmering dresses...'
Remus and Padfoot cringed at the word dresses. Both having the exact same thoughts.
'Seesh, how could he. I would never...NEVER EVER wear a dress.'
Indignantly Remus corrected. 'Those are robes... ROBES.'
'robes... yeah robes... There was also a man... Ughh, his hair was disgusting and I don't know, can't remember much but I think... I think someone played a trick on him. He had... he had...'
By now James was laughing too hard to continue. Although Marcus and Richard were looking quite curious, Remus was laughing quite hard while barks of laughter could be heard from Padfoot.
Gathering his breath, Remus finished James's sentence for him.
'He had a mixture of bright red ape fur and polka dotted horns growing all over his body.' And then he burst into laughter again. Richard and Marcus joined in this time.
' I have to say James, that was quite a sight, and as I remember correctly, quite a detention from Mcgonagal too. She was beyond furious. Took her hours to remove the charms and spells from Snape.'
James, having recovered already, stood in shock once again.
'Charms and spells??? I know I said I believed in magic but... but you mean that those are real.'
'As real as you and I are.'
'But?'
Remus, though he was looked down upon for his lycantrophy, is in fact quite a powerful wizard. He was able to do wandless magic for easier spells. Glancing towards the window to see if outsiders could see his actions, he noted it couldn't and started.
'Hey Marcus, don't freak... but is this what you did?'
Concentrating hard at a book on the dining table across the room, he cried.
'Wingardium Leviosa!!!' muttering the spell was easier than concentrating hard mentally.
All three of them stared in amazement as the book glided towards them and landed nicely on Marcus's lap.
'Oh my goodness!!!'
Remus, now enjoying himself, took out his wand. laid back in the couch and asked light-heartedly.
'Anything else you may want? Something from upstairs which I can't see.'
Richard who had seen him take out his wand looked straight at the stick like thing.
'It's easier with a wand. Prefer using it.'
James, being the marauder he is, was extremely interested.
'Okay... I have a box upstairs, it has a rainbow coloured bracelet that Amy left here. Do you think you could get it?'
'Is it made of beads?'
'Yeah.'
'Is there any other things in the box, any other bracelets in the box.'?
'No.'
'Kay. Accio, bracelet!!!'
In a few seconds, all of them could hear something whizzing down from the top of the stairs.
'Wow.'
After a few more demonstrations, Remus was confident that James, somewhere subconsciously had always believed in magic. Remus revealed to James his fabulous yet tragic past. Sadly, not all could be told. Remus, however much he hated to do so, had to keep many secrets from James, especially secrets about the closest people to him, Lily and Harry. He might be told of his real name but there are also many with similar names. To protect his friend and his friend's family, no one and Voldemort especially, must know that James Zachary Potter, beloved husband of Lily Evans and father of 'the boy who lived' is alive.
Somewhere in the kitchen, a phone rang. Realising that it was his, James stood up quickly to answer it.
'Yeah honey, I'll be home soon. I'm at the old place picking a few things up. What took me so long? ...... Just catching up with the guys. Yeah, see you, love you, bye.'
To James, that was a normal, everyday conversation he has with his wife. What he failed to notice is the fear in Remus's eyes when he said 'honey' to the caller. Remus frowned in worry, praying, praying hard that whoever was on the line was anyone but his wife. James did nothing to ease his heart, for when he returned to the living room he apologized for living the room to pick up the call from his wife.
Remus might have been worried but Padfoot had a different reaction altogether. He pounced on top of James and started to bark. He was furious, livid.
'How there he? I...I trusted him with her and...and he got himself another wife. How could he?'
During their school days, Sirius and Lily had actually been very closed. They might not have been siblings by birth but they were as close as that. Only the marauders and Lily's best friends knew of it and that, was also due to a fight James brought upon himself when he thought his best friend was trying to steal Lily away from him.
'Padfoot, PADFOOT, NO!!!'
Of all things to happen, Remus had not prepared for this.
'Get this dog off me.'
'Now I know why I've never kept a dog.'
'Padfoot, come on get back here.'
'Get off me, Get off me!'
'PADFOOT!!!'
'SIRIUS! I've had enough. GET OFF ME!!'
Remus's head snapped towards James.
'What???'
Sirius still as Padfoot let go of James and started inching away. It was all right when everyone thought he was a dog, but now...
James himself stood in shock.
'Who's Sirius', he wondered. 'Why did I just call the dog that? Didn't Remus say that the dog's name's Padfoot?'
Marcus and Richard stared lost in many ways.
Richard started. 'You okay pal? I thought it's name is Padfoot. Who's Sirius?'
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NEXT TWO CHAPTERS: YEAH!!! James now knows that he has a family.
Sirius and Remus know that Henry is James. But... It's
been
Long. Can they trust him with Padfoot's identity? Will
he
Except a so-called murderer in his house?
Will there be jealousy between Sirius, Remus and Marcus
and
Richard for James's friendship.
====================================================
I hope to get a few reviews for this. GOOD or BAD.
Thanks a lot.