Back to the Future Chapter 3
By the time Harry arrived back in Little Winging, he realized that he had two problems. First, he had no idea how to get back to his time, which he had always been planning to do. He didn't want to know what would happen if he didn't get back soon. Second, he wanted to do something to get his parents together, even though Sirius had said that they hadn't started dating until their seventh year at Hogwarts. It would make him feel so much better if he felt that his mother loved his father, which was something that had worried him since he had looked through the penseive last term.
Harry went back to the park, which was still in the same block and looked remarkably the same. It was as good a place as any to think. As he was swinging, he decided that he would go to Knockturn Alley and see if any of the illegal shops there sold any products that could take someone into the future. But first he was going to talk to Lily about James and see what she really thought of him and if he could do anything to change his mind.
Walking back to his house – no, the Evans's house – he noticed for the first time how beautiful the neighborhood could be when he wasn't constantly thinking about leaving it. Just because there were white picket fences didn't mean nothing interesting ever happened.
Harry arrived at the Evans's house and rang the doorbell. After a quick wait, Lily answered.
"Nice to see you," she said. "Want to come in?" Lily flashed Harry one of her smiles.
Harry walked through the front door, unsure of where to go. "I want to thank you for the trip to Diagon Alley." he began.
"Of course, you're welcome," replied Lily.
Harry took a deep breath. "And I wanted to ask you something."
Lily looked surprised and asked, "What is it?"
"What do you think about James?"
Lily started to walk up the stairs again and motioned for Harry to follow her.
"To tell you the truth, he's one of the most stuck-up boys I've ever met. He's nice when he wants to be, but he can be terrible to those who aren't as popular as he is. Thinks he's so great because he's on the winning Quiditch team."
Harry knew this, but it hurt even more to hear it straight from his mother. "But he likes you," he replied.
"Don't I know it," Lily paused a moment to giggle. "And that's how I know he's not a terrible snob who thinks all muggles are beneath him, unlike some from the pure-blood families. He's still stuck-up, though."
"I think you should give him a chance," said Harry hopefully.
Lily appeared to think about this for a moment. "Maybe I will, if even you think so, and you've only met him once."
"Thanks," said Harry. "I hate to say this, but I've got to go now."
"So soon?" Lily asked.
Harry explained, "I want to get something before the shops close."
"See you around, then." said Lily as she led him to the door.
"Definitely," said Harry, smiling back.
