Disclaimer: I have 35 previous chapters, is it really necessary for this? Well, I don't own a thing. All hail JKR.
A/N: Wow, thanks for all the reviews. I happened to like the last chapter myself. It's one of those infamous chapters we await for, the drama unbelievable. Yet, I do feel it had flaws, as did the rest of you. So, I thank you for telling me. I appreciate every single review I get and please, keep them coming. Please read and review!
We reached the big 2-hundo in less time than I thought we would. The really weird thing is, the same person who was my 200th review was also my 100th. So Ronsiesinbloom, you were my big 200th reviewer. THANKS SO MUCH!
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Kitty McGonagall- Last chapter I stated a reasoning for the marriage between Sirius and Halle to one of the reviewers. The reason is simple. Sirius is a very impulsive and rash man as JKR clearly stated in OOTP. So, I would think, using her character of Sirius and my little twist to him, that he would act through his heart, rather than his brain, and go with it. I think he felt immense love towards Halle once she returned and he thought that the proper thing to do was get married. I hope that makes sense. Venus Adams is evil, she is the perfect villain, other than Voldemort himself and of course who can forget Barty Crouch. What Katy discovered doesn't exactly cover the truth about Venus. It will take me at least another 4 or 5 chapters to uncover the truth about her. At least. I have used this dream of mine to fill quite an amount of chapters, so I guess nightmares can be good. Please keep reading and reviewing!! Sorry my answer's so long but I hope I covered everything.
Lady of Masbolle- A lot of people used the term bitch to describe Venus, and I am glad they did because that was intended. I am glad you enjoyed the last chapter while still disliking it at the same time. I wished that the chapter would bring that effect. Please keep reading and reviewing!
Mornstar- Well, now you know my version of the events. I hope you like it. Please keep reading and reviewing!
Yaminy-grint4eva- Trust me, no relation or Umbridge or Mrs. Black is going to be mentioned, although you did find a few inspirations for the characters. :] Keep the suspicions coming, maybe you'll figure it out before I actually spill the beans. Please keep reading and reviewing!
Ronsiesinbloom- Congrats on being number 200. I am glad you made those comments, it gives me a chance to explain my reasoning. Unrealistic though it may be, I have read a few far-fetched fan fictions that reach beyond the one I have written. Example: You said to me that it is unrealistic for a teacher to perform Unforgivable Curses on the students. Yet, JKR does this in both book 4 and 5. Moody performed the Imperius Curse on Krum, and all the students. He made Krum perform the Cruciatus Curse on Cedric. Umbridge was preparing to perform the Cruciatus Curse on Harry in Book 5 and I believe she would have gotten away with it. Voldemort performs curses yet is still not caught. The reasoning being that I think that the Ministry does not patrol wands once a wizard is of age. Also, I don't believe Dumbledore would fire Venus as he would have no idea. He doesn't patrol wands. And James has too much pride to go to Dumbledore about Venus. He wants to deal with her himself. Also, you must remember, it took Dumbledore a long time to catch on to Moody or should I say Barty Crouch. Venus is an Auror and is respected and known for catching Dark wizards. I feel it's no less unrealistic as a slash fic that pairs Harry and Snape. No offense to those writers who enjoy writing or reading those fics. I hope you take that into consideration. No offense was taken, I just wanted to explain why I had Venus do those things and why she was not fired or caught. I enjoyed your comment actually, because a writer gets inspired to write better after a criticism is made. Please keep reading and reviewing!!!! :]
redhead Aquarius- I am glad you liked it. I thought the title was clever. Please keep reading and reviewing!
Cuti writer- Venus does suck. I am glad you liked the Halle-Sirius wedding. A lot of people didn't. Either that or they're weary about the whole thing. Lily and Katy did some serious butt kicking or brain kicking in Katy's case. I am glad you liked it and please keep reading and reviewing!!
Me- All questions will be answered eventually, be patient. You don't have Venus entirely figured out, there's more problems than you think. Please keep reading and reviewing!!
James and Lily 4eva- Venus is indeed a bitch. Sybll on the other hand may have reason for being so weird. Maybe she is so weird because she's scared. I thought that was a funny little oddity. I always disliked her in the books too, but in this fic she is important. I am glad you liked it and please keep reading and reviewing!!
Oh, and since I have never mentioned it before, Katy and Halle's pronunciations are: Katy=Kay-tee, like Katie, and Halle's is= Hal-ee. Just to clear any confusion.
Lily and James: Their Story of Love
Chapter 36- Anytime
James and Lily walked to the Gryffindor Common Room, James still a little weak, discussing Venus once more. This woman seemed to have brought frustration the moment she had entered Hogwarts. Why would Dumbledore hire her?
They heard footsteps behind them and they turned, hoping it wasn't Venus, back for another round. They thought they had taken care of her. To their relief, Katy and Remus were running towards them, Katy clutching a piece of newspaper, her blonde hair bobbing.
"James! We found her! We know who she is." Katy said.
"You did? That's great." James said. He gave the password 'Strength' to the Fat Lady and the 4 of them proceeded into the Common Room. Halle and Sirius were still nowhere to be seen.
"They're not here?" Lily asked, frowning, seeing the empty Common Room.
"Guess not." James said disappointed. He always shared things with Sirius. Peter was probably asleep too, he went to bed early on weeknights.
"Well, anyways, she was convicted of being a Death Eater." Katy said. Lily gasped but James seems unsurprised.
"It's not a real big shocker. She's cruel enough to be one. Yet, I don't know if that's it. She seems too independent to be on Voldemort's orders." James said.
"What the hell do you mean??" Lily asked angrily. "Too independent? She just tortured you!"
"Exactly. A Death Eater needs permission to do anything of the sort. They have to have specific orders. Venus seems to be improvising at her will. She said I sparked the idea for Detention." James said.
"What Detention? What'd she do?" Remus asked.
"Oh it was horrible. I only saw parts of it." Lily said. James grasped at her shoulder to comfort her.
"She put the Cruciatus Curse on me and Sybll Trelawney." James said quietly.
"Oh my god." Katy whispered, her hands to her mouth.
"You're lucky not to be harmed." Remus said. He knew they were all thinking of Halle.
"I know. I had to fight though. I was not going to let her get sick pleasure from hurting me. So I fought back. I knocked her out with my own two fists." James said. His face was contorted in anger and his fists were clenched in fury as though reliving the damage they had done.
"I am going to find her out. Every last detail. She will not get away with this. We need to go to Dumbledore." Katy said.
"NO!" Lily and James both shouted.
"Dumbledore was not there for us the last two times we fought something. He hasn't been alongside us, seeing the horrors we have. We can fight ourselves. I am of age." James said.
"No you're not." Katy and Lily both said.
"Yes he is." Remus said, checking his watch. "It's past midnight. Happy birthday Prongs."
"Thanks Moony." James muttered, that was not the point he was trying to make.
"Oh my god, James, I forgot. Happy birthday baby." Lily said, she kissed him tenderly on the lips. He grinned.
"Happy birthday." Katy said.
"Ok, that's nice of all you, but I am trying to be serious. This woman is out to get me and I want to know why." James said.
"I am going to find her out. I'll ask questions, ask all the teachers. I'll ask for outside help. Maybe Hagrid would know." Katy said.
"Good thinking." Remus said.
"You guys, this is my fight, not yours. She wants to hurt me. Whatever. It may be because she didn't like my parents or she just thinks I'm a jerk. This is my battle not yours and I don't want any of you hurt in the process." James said.
"Oh shut up James. We're a team. Us and Halle and Sirius. We can battle anything." Katy said.
"She's right. We're here for you, anytime you may need us." Remus said.
"Anytime you need me James, I'll be there. I love you so much and I won't let anything happen to you." Lily said. "We're a team." she said, picking up his hand and grasping it in hers.
"I'm supposed to tell you that." James laughed.
"I'm the girlfriend of James Potter, am I expected to follow the rules?" Lily joked. They all laughed.
"I suppose not. You all are the best." James said.
"James, you don't happen to know what belongings are left at your parents house, do you?" Katy asked.
"Well, not off the top of my head. Why? You need to go there for something?" James asked her.
"I told you, I am going to look everywhere and I think that there is a key to this puzzle. Venus and your parents just seem too much of a coincidence. I think there's something that happened. One-I think they accused her of being a Death Eater." Katy said.
"Well, we can ask Dumbledore to go. I am sure he would allow it one weekend. I can tell him I need to check up on things." James said.
"That would be great." she answered.
"Well, I think I'm going to go off to bed." Remus said, stifling yawn. He bent down to give Katy a kiss and went up the steps. Katy got up and stretched.
"Me too, it's been a long day. I suggest you two get some rest. Goodnight." Katy said. They saw her head up the girls dorm.
James and Lily smiled. They could last through anything. James was so thankful Lily had come to his aid. He loved her even more, if possible, for it.
"I love you so much." James said.
"I love you too." Lily said. "We're in this together."
"Together." he repeated.
A/N: Sorry, not a very informative chapter, also not very long. It just brought general info as to how the gang was going in figuring out this mystery teacher. Also, it was showing companionship. Hope you liked it anyways. Please review!