Disclaimer: As always I must say that I am far less talented than JKR.
A/N: Thanks to all the reviewers! It has taken me so long to update as:
1) I didn't have any ideas
2) I was in Memphis, Tennessee visiting my mom. I would have posted there but her Internet was down. Lousy computers.
I will let you know that I have been working hard on the chapters I will post for you. I had to manually write them on paper because my mother's computer was inaccessible. So, they may not be wrong as it is hard to judge the length of a chapter when hand writing it.
I would love to thank everyone who reviewed Halle's return
And they are..
Carolyn- Thanks! I will try and update when I can. After all, this is summer break.
Mary- Chapter 32 is most definitely not the end. I am going to continue this fic until Lily and James' sad and unfortunate death. You will know when it is the end.
Stella- Yes, almost perfect. This chapter should shake things up a bit. Well this and the following chapter. I happen to like the last chapter myself.
Redtears85- I have not forgotten about your story, but I need to update all my stories before I even think of reading fan fiction. I hope you understand. You will have to wait and see what happens.
Reesespeices88- Thanks! I am glad you're enjoying it.
Ronsiesinbloom- Sorry about the wait, but as I explained before there was no way I could update, let alone check reviews. It was hard, but I hope I can redeem myself!
Kitty McGonagall- NO rush as to the Time Travel fic, I was just hoping you hadn't forgot about me. Lily and James did indeed get back together. Sirius is my favorite character is basically any story I write so it's fun to write when he's happy. You are right to assume that there will be obstacles in this story. As I mentioned previously, these following chapters are based on a dream I had. Well, not quite, but I had to lead into the dream I had. I think it's interesting. Halle and Sirius: all I can say is no comment. Thanks for your review and I hope I can receive another!
Pirateslife4me1- Wow, I feel special. You read this all day? I hope you read the new and improved version because my old chapters were pretty bad. But, thank you so much for the nice review you gave me and please keep reading and reviewing!
Snazzysnez- Yes, the whole Sirius-Bellatrix thing is a little ironic? Don't ya think? Hehe. I must compliment myself on that one. I love the 5th book, it is by far my favorite, so I do try and stay true to the book. Thanks and please keep reading and reviewing.
cuti writer- thanks! I am glad you liked it. Thank you for all the compliments yet I must say that I am none of those thing. I just happen to be a 14 year old girl, testing her wings when it comes to writing. But thank you and please keep reading and reviewing.
Redheadaquarius- Thanks! Please keep reading and reviewing!!
BurningIce22- Yes, complication is doomed to happen, it's inevitable. Thanks for the nice review and please keep reading and reviewing.
Ok, I have a big favor to ask everyone. Please listen carefully. I am going to post 2 chapters in the wee hours of the morning (well, 7:30 AM is wee hours to me) and I hope you guys can review them separately.
1) to know how you liked each chapter
And
2) to know what you think about Venus Adams first, and then how you feel about her later.
So please, can you review this chapter and then the next? I'll give ya extra-special brownie points if ya do!
Suggestion: This is only a suggestion but I would strongly recommend re- reading Chapter 13 and the last chapter to spark your memory for the next 2 chapters.
PLEASE KEEP READING AND REVIEWING!!
Lily and James: Their Story of Love
Chapter 33- Venus Adams
"Attention students. May I have your attention please? This is your Headmaster. As all of you know, last week one of your Professors died of unknown causes. Professor Dunham served the school honorably for 3 years. Many of you grew close to him. I received notice of the suspicious circumstances regarding his death. I assure you, I and the Ministry, are working hard to find out exactly how this tragedy occurred. The new replacement teacher for the Defense Against the Dark Arts post will be Professor Venus Adams. Please help Professor Adams feel welcome during her time at Hogwarts. Thank you for your time and goodnight to all."
Professor Dumbledore's calm and reassuring voice rang throughout the halls from the loudspeakers resting on the stone walls. Lily and James happened to be on patrol at the time of the announcement. They were supposed to be pacing the halls, looking for students out of bed, but they found no troublemakers on that particular evening. They even checked James' favorite hiding place to reassure themselves that Sirius wasn't out. They still had 20 minutes left and had stopped in a deserted hallway to have some quality alone time.
Since Halle's return and the two of them making up, it had been near impossible for them to keep their hands off one another. Many would consider their relationship as one of the best seen at Hogwarts. Yet this year, competition was heavy as one couple proved to be diligent of all circumstances. Lily and James were considered a warm up at compared to Sirius Black and Halle Douglas. True, Lily and James had survived Voldemort twice together yet Hogwarts seemed to want to give their glory to the other couple. Maybe it was because they were shocked that Sirius hadn't moved on after Halle's illness but had stayed on her side?
All jealousy seemed to have vanished from the walls of Hogwarts after Halle returned. Guilt seemed to have left a stanch in the air for all the angry females of Hogwarts to smell. A numerous amount of girls sensed the guilt and felt an apology was needed for their actions. One girl even sent Halle a card that read:
I'm glad you're better!! J
Halle noticed the handwriting was similar if not the same to one of her threatened messages about Sirius she had received earlier in the year. Halle was left in tears as she realized how missed she actually was. Sirius had only been this happy on one occasion and that would be the day he left 12 Grimmauld Place forever. Both he and James were considerably more delighted and had finally come to deal with the Potter's death. The constant feeling of fear remained with them still.
Lily was kissing a spot on James' neck that usually tickled but today he sat still, motionless as she did so. She kissed tenderly all over his neck, running her hands through his hair and taking in his clean, wonderful smell. Lily noticed James' hazel eyes straining in concentration.
"What's up James?" Lily asked, seeing the odd expression on his face.
"Venus Adams." James muttered simply. His eyes looked dazed and she knew he was thinking hard. But what about??
"Yeah, the new Defense teacher, what about her?" Lily asked between kisses.
"I don't know and that's what is bothering me. I swear that I've heard her name before." James said. He ruffled his hair in frustration.
"Maybe her name was in the Daily Prophet for some stupid reason like receiving 5 Galleons in the lottery. It's no big deal. Just forget about it. As a wise man once said, 'We need a little us time too'." Lily said, grabbing his collar and kissing his lips softly. James pulled away and stared at her oddly.
"You really think I'm wise, Flower?" he asked seriously.
"Oh yeah, as wise as Sirius." Lily joked.
"Thanks, I nev-wait a minute!" James said, getting her joke.
"Just kiss me you fool." she laughed. He was so cute when she confused him. James smiled and leaned down to kiss her. A harsh, strict voice interrupted their time.
"Ah, I see Dumbledore chose the best role models from his list of candidates for this job." the voice said. A woman stepped out of the shadows and James coughed awkwardly while Lily attempted to fix her hair.
The woman was unrecognizable with a short, brown bob, plain black robes, severe black glasses and firecracker red nails, sharp enough to kill. She wore an expression of pure evilness and Lily and James sensed the negative aura surrounding her.
"Venus Adams. And I assume you two are the Head Boy and Girl. Quite the impression you have made for the school." she said coolly. Lily blushed a brilliant shade of red while James just continued to glare at the woman.
"We're not doing anything wrong. We're supposed to be here and kissing's not illegal you know." James said bravely.
"Oh Mr. Potter, so much like your father." Venus said.
"How do you know my name, let alone my dad?" James asked.
"I was an Auror with him and-your mother." she said. She put a disgusting emphasis on the last 2 words but James chose to overlook it. "As to how I know your name, you must tire of hearing this but you have the Potter trait of untidy hair, just as your father."
"Wait a minute, you were an Auror?" Lily asked.
"Still am sweetheart. Doing Dumbledore a favor. And you are Miss-?"
"Evans, Lily Evans." Lily said.
"Oh, well Miss Evans, I am assuming that you are Mr. Potter's girlfriend? I could be wrong though. All of the Potters achieve nicer women than they deserve." Venus said nastily. "I will see you in my classes and while you're there, please do try and contain yourselves. We wouldn't want another embarrassing incident such as this one." Professor Adams said icily, walking back into the shadows.
James and Lily did not speak until they were safely inside the Heads room.
"I don't like her. I don't like her at all." Lily said quietly, sitting onto the large Gryffindor couch.
"I don't either." James said.
"She's cold." Lily said, watching James. He was staring absently into the fire, the same look of concentration on his face as previously that night.
"I know that I have heard her name before." James said.