Chapter 8
Almost two years had passed, in those years we had lost many friends, and whilst we would never get used to the feeling, we were becoming better at dealing with the loss. None of our close group had yet been killed by Voldemort, even coming from the future I still don't know whether that was luck on our part or just our talents as a group, Merlin knows we had a few close calls.
I did know however when Lily became pregnant our lucky period would be over, Voldemort would desperately try to track down the Potters and we would have to protect them as best we could.
Hermione looked around her small flat. Even though her and Sirius hadn't spent a night apart since finishing Hogwarts they still both kept their own places. Lily and James should be coming around soon and she had hoped to have some alone time with Sirius first, but he still wasn't here.
Hermione knew she shouldn't be worried. Sirius was often late for, well just about everything, but with the bad news that came almost daily one couldn't help but fear the worst. Her suspicions proved to be unfounded when moments later she heard three loud cracks, signalling the arrivals of James, Lily and Sirius.
"Hey there beautiful." Sirius grinned at her, cutting off any comments she might have with a kiss.
"In the name of Merlin, when are you two going to get married?" James laughed. "We all know its going to happen sooner or later."
"Ah, well later suits me fine." Sirius replied, "No offence hun." He turned back to Hermione.
"None taken, come on, why would I marry you?" Hermione threw back.
"Errmm? Maybe because you've been sleeping with the bloke for two years, would never dream of another partner, were worried sick a few minutes ago when he was late back? Want any more reasons?" Lily answered.
"Plus it would make Pete insanely jealous." Sirius pointed out. "Yay, lets do it."
"What do you mean about Pete?" Hermione asked, catching the glances thrown between James and Lily.
"Nothing, just that he has been following you around since you arrived at Hogwarts, and worships the ground you walk on." James laughed.
"Bless him. 'The teenage crush he can't get over' It sounds like one of the titles for a muggle counselling show." Lily giggled. "I can't believe you haven't noticed Mi."
Hermione rolled her eyes, "Anyway Mrs Potter, I believe you have some news?"
"Yeah we do." Lily replied smiling up at James, "but first say it again."
"Say what?" Hermione asked teasing her friend. "Ahh you mean Mrs Potter. Or should I say Mrs Big-headed arrogant.."
"Yes well I think we can leave it there" Lily cut Hermione off, scowling at James and Sirius laughing at the colour Lily turned when anyone reminded her of some of the names she used to call James.
"News." Sirius prompted.
"Well," James began, "Lily's pregnant."
When I heard the news, I new it was coming, but it was like someone had just pushed me off a broomstick. I felt sick and helpless, yet I forced my self to congratulate my friends, and not ruin their happiness.
A/N: My beta has now finished the story, so I am able to post freely now. This should finished being posted over the next few days. As I have said in my author profile, this story covers quite a long period, because of this I have only included events I view as key to this plot. When I was writing this I wrote the epilogue first, and I knew exactly how I wanted to get there, because I became so excited by this story I wrote it very quickly, and it hasn't become so drawn out as some of my others.
So I will post more later, Thanks to all you who review.
Charlatan
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