I don't know; does this chapter make it to PG-13? Please can someone tell me! And this chapter was hard to write so I hope you appreciate it. Sorry to all the Sirius fans out there for the way he's acting. I really like Sirius but I need someone to be that way and he's the best one for the job coz he's James' best friend. I'm sorry it's late you guys!
Lily Evans rolled onto her side and sleepily rubbed her eyes. She saw green all around her and she frowned; it hadn't been a dream that she was Mrs Potter. A nauseous feeling starting building up in her stomach. She ran to the bathroom and promptly threw up. She glanced at the mirror as she stood. She was pale and black rings were around her eyes. She was relieved that nobody could see her now. She felt another bout of nausea and leaned over. James chose that moment to appear, tousled and sleepy in the bathroom. He was on his knees at her side in a second. He squeezed her hand gently, smiling encouragingly. Lily felt her stomach flutter, but she was sure it wasn't just the sickness.
"Morning sickness is the pits," she grumbled as she stood again, leaning slightly on James for support. They started to walk down the stairs.
"I'm sorry," James smiled apologetically at her. "I know it's my fault, partly."
Lily gave him a withering glance, "Why did you get up?"
"You're my wife and I love you. Besides it's the least I can do."
James normally hated showing anybody his feelings except for Sirius and Lily Potter. He didn't mind showing Lily Evans though, he knew that this was the time that had caused Lily to fall in love with him and he had to show her who he really was. It was worth it.
"You're not as bad now as you were while we were at school," Lily told him carefully.
"I'll take that as a compliment," James grinned at her.
"I mean, no offence, but you're still not my first choice as a husband, but a good friend would be okay," Lily said quickly.
James' heart sank slightly; he really wanted Lily to understand that he loved her but, on the other hand; friends was better than enemies. "Truce?"
"Of course, James," Lily smiled nervously. "But-"
"Sirius won't bother about it if you don't really want to be at truce with him," James assured her.
"How did you know I was going to say that?" Lily laughed.
"I just know. I'm your husband," James shrugged.
"Just know? That doesn't make sense," Lily shook her head.
James looked thoughtful, "No, love doesn't make sense."
Lily smiled weakly at him and sat back on the couch. "Sixth sense." Seeing James' confused expression she quickly added, "Muggle thing." (A/N: I know the movie wasn't out then but people still knew about stuff like that back then).
The two started talking and continued for about an hour. Lily found James really easy to talk to and he had a great sense of humour. She couldn't help staring at him once in a while; he was so good looking.
A clock chimed somewhere and James looked at his watch, doing a double take, "Oh Merlin, I have to meet Dumbledore in five minutes!"
"Again?" Lily couldn't hide her disappointment.
James nodded sadly, "Order business. I think I'll be back at about two."
"That's five hours away!" Lily gasped.
"I'll try make it earlier but Dumbledore said it was urgent. He wanted me to bring you but I told him you were sick. It's going to be dangerous."
Lily sighed, she knew that she wasn't ready to take on Death Eaters or anybody in this condition. "Good luck."
James grinned and he risked kissing her cheek before Disapparating silently away. He left Lily's head spinning. She couldn't deny she liked the attention... 'But this is Potter,' she reminded herself, 'potential friend but not a husband.' But her heart was beginning to have second thoughts.
Lily slowly made her way upstairs and picked up one of the Charms books she had gotten for Christmas. It didn't distract her from her emotions and confusion. She didn't know what to think about James Potter. He was the same man but he had grown up. She just hoped the change was permanent. She lay back on her soft bed, feeling slightly out of place. It wasn't that she didn't like the room but it wasn't a perfect as the main bedroom. Smiling to herself, Lily got up and walked into the main room, gently falling onto her side of the bed. Now she was comfortable.
She read for about an hour and was completely absorbed when she was shaken out of her thoughts by a loud crack. It had come from downstairs, it sounded like somebody Apparating. Lily cautiously felt for her wand and made her way downstairs. She knew it wasn't James down there because he Apparated silently and this sound was loud. She felt something trip her and heard a bark-like laugh as she stumbled. Sirius whipped off the Invisibility Cloak and grinned at her.
"Hi, Lil," he said with a completely straight face.
He endured a minute of Lily telling him not to sneak up on people like that before he interrupted: "Where's Prongs?"
"Doing something for Dumbledore,"Lily said grumpily.
"Too bad, I brought the mistletoe. Anyway, I came to return this," he placed the Cloak in Lily's hands, "It's James', he lent it to me last week."
Lily nodded as she held it up, "This explains a lot."
Sirius smiled, "Potter heirloom; your kid will get it one day."
Lily grimaced but said politely, "Do you want a drink? James won't be back for a while."
Sirius shook his head, "Thanks, but I have to go; Moony and I are going to play Quidditch together for a bit."
"Later, maybe?" she was anxious to appear friendly to avoid Sirius getting angry at her again.
"Maybe," Sirius shrugged and Disapparated loudly.
Lily made her way back up to the bedroom, her heart still pounding with the shock. She calmed down as soon as she entered; there seemed to be a certain peace in the room. She smiled to herself and resumed reading.
An hour later, another pop echoed around the house. Sirius must be back. Lily put down her book and walked out the room, leaving her wand on the bedside table. She went down the stairs, "Is that you, Sirius?"
No answer.
"Are you trying to scare me again?"
More silence. Lily started to turn her back on the room and walk back upstairs, thinking she must have heard wrong.
"Locomotor Mortis!" a voice shouted from the doorway of the kitchen
Lily's legs sprang together and she fell backwards. She tried to get up but a foot came down on her shoulder. She glared upwards at the man. She screamed at him, not from fear but anger. Why had she been off her guard.
"No need to make a noise, little mudblood, your house is sound-proof. Nobody can hear you scream," the Death Eater jeered.
"Black! You coward! Hitting someone with a spell from behind is unfair," she spat at him.
Regulus Black laughed, "Why should I fight fair? I've heard enough; Petrificus Totalus!"
Lily couldn't move or speak but a few tears of frustration formed. Why had she been so off her guard? She should have known better.
Regulus twirled his wand between his fingers, his face gaunt and pale, "The Dark Lord is getting tired of your attempts to vanquish him. It's my job to get rid of you before you cause more trouble." He stuck his nose in the air, "Potter can't save you now, you'll be dead long before he gets back."
Lily's eyes widened, if she died, what would happen to Lily Potter? How could she die if Lily Potter existed? What was going on?
Regulus knelt beside her, "And yet, you are a beautiful mudblood. It seems almost a shame. He fondled her hair, like James had done the morning before.
Lily felt disgusted that he was touching her. When James had touched her she had felt loved and cherished but with Regulus she felt dirty. She realized now; she cared about James, she didn't hate him. He respected her and she admired that. 'And now I can never tell him,' Lily thought sadly.
"Pity," he murmured as he lifted his wand, pointing it to her heart, "Avada Ked-"
A fist connected with the side of his face, making him land sprawled across the floor.
James pointed his wand at Regulus' heart, "Keep your hands off my wife."
Lily felt her heart melt with relief. James.
James mouth was set in a scowl as he looked at Regulus, "Get out of here and tell Voldemort-"
Regulus flinched.
"that we're not scared of him," James said angrily, "get out before I jinx you."
Regulus stayed on the ground white faced.
James muttered something and Regulus was turned into a rat.
"Get out," he said again and the rat scurried out under the doorway. James whispered something, pointing to the ceiling of the house with his wand, an Anti-Apparation jinx.
He knelt down next to Lily, "Finite Incantatem."
Lily sat up and James took her into his arms. She didn't cry and didn't speak and James just held her close, comforting her.
"I'm sorry," Lily finally whispered as they broke apart, "I feel so stupid."
James stroked her face, "You're just stubborn, I know you're smart."
Lily shook her head mutely, "I wish I had given you a chance sooner."
James shrugged, "Don't worry about it too much, Angel."
Lily smiled at the name, "How did you know I was in trouble?"
James looked at her, "I'm your husband. I could feel your fear."
Lily felt a tear on her cheek, and she smiled ruefully, "Like this morning, huh?"
He nodded, touching her hair.
Lily liked the feeling, she didn't feel sickened by him at all, "Thanks, James. I owe you so much."
She tried to stand but felt a bit unsteady. She swayed and James caught her before she fell.
"Regulus attacked a pregnant women. He almost killed my entire family," James looked ready to kill.
"But he didn't because you came in time. You saved our lives," Lily looked at him admiringly.
"I couldn't let him kill you," James said simply, "I love you."
"I love you, too," Lily said the words James had wished she would say for so long.
He half supported and half carried Lily to her room, gently rubbing her back.
He gently laid her down on the green bed, "You need to rest for a bit."
Lily nodded, "Are you going back to Dumbledore now?"
James shook his head, "I'll Floo him and explain what happened. I won't leave you again."
Lily smiled as she turned over onto her side to sleep, feeling safe and protected. It had been a busy day and even a bit scary but it had helped her realize something important. Something very important.
There: done. Not a very long chapter but SO difficult! I'd really appreciate any reviews. I think the next chapter will be the last or second to last. Thanx 2 all my reviewers!
Question: What if Lily was pregnant with her second child on 31 October 1981? (Plz answer in a review!)
