Dumbledore's office:

Somehow Dumbledore got James, Kingsley, and Tonks to his office. He didn't want to discuss important matters out in the open. Dumbledore was sitting at his desk, across from James, Kingsley and Tonks. James was currently looking at the floor. He seemed to be in a daze. Tonks and Kingsley were looking at Dumbledore with curiosity.

Dumbledore looked at Tonks and Kingsley and asked. "Where did you come across him?"

James looked up sharply, when he heard he was mentioned in the context of the conversation.

"Well Sir, we were walking around Hogsmead making sure everything was okay. When we had gotten to the edge of the village, we bumped into him." Tonks said pointing to James. "We first thought he was Harry, but then we realized he was James Potter, or a man who believed himself to be him," Kingsley answered.

James felt himself getting angry quickly. He would never lie about his identity. He quickly rose from his seat. "I am James Potter," he yelled. "I am not some imposter. I am the person who was head boy in my 7th year. I was the man who married Lily Evans, and had a child with her." That is when James realized that his beautiful wife was no where to be seen. He had been in such a daze that he didn't even realize that Lily wasn't with him. Fear started to rise through him. "My god, where is Lily? Where is my beautiful wife?" he asked quietly.

Dumbledore was now convinced this was James. He had known him well, especially after he graduated from Hogwarts. He knew the way James reacted to things, especially went it involved endangering his family. Only the real James Potter would have reacted with this much fury and sadness.

Dumbledore looked sadly at James. His eyes lost their twinkle. "The night Voldemort came to your house he fought you first. After he killed you, he went upstairs looking for Harry. Lily was with Harry trying to protect him. Voldemort threatened to kill Harry, and Lily wouldn't let him touch her son. He killed her to get to him. She died protecting, Harry," he said quietly.

James looked stunned. He put his head back down, to hide the tears that were falling onto his cheeks. He stayed like that for quiet a while, trying to comprehend that the love of his life was gone.

Dumbledore spoke again quietly, after a significant amount of time had passed. "James, I know this is hard but you have to tell me what happened to you that night," he asked hesitantly.

Tonks and Kingsley remained quiet. They didn't want to interrupt the conversation.

James looked at Dumbledore, slowing the tears that were flowing. "Lily, Harry, and I were in the living room. Harry was in Lily's lap sleeping. She and I were speaking softly, when I heard a noise. First, I thought something had fallen inside the house, but then I saw a flash of a persons' robe. I realized it was Voldemort. I told Lily to take Harry and run. She ran upstairs with Harry, while I stayed downstairs to try to stop him. He and I dueled, and right when I thought he was going to kill me, he cursed me instead. I don't remember which particular curse he used. That's all I remember. For me, it seemed that it happened just last night. It was just a few hours ago, I woke-up at the edge of Hogsmead. I got up, and walked a little when I saw a newspaper and picked it up. I was really confused, especially when I saw the date. I decided to calm down a bit, and then go for help. I really got cold by that point, because I didn't have a coat on. I passed by house, and saw a coat and scarf lying on the ground. Somebody forgot to take into their house. I stole it. I started walking again, and that is when I ran into Kingsley and Tonks," he replied.

Dumbledore took all this information in and then spoke. "Well James, I will try to find out which curse he used. Apparently, the curse did age you. You do not look twenty-one anymore but thirty-five. Why don't we do this, Tonks and Kingsley will lead you to room so you can sleep for the night. I'll take care of some things, so you can be reunited with your son and friends," he paused for a moment and spoke again. He looked at both Tonks and Kingsley. "Please escort James to a guest room, so he may sleep. Please come back after he is settled."

Tonks answered. "Of course, Headmaster. James, please come with us."

James got up slowly from his chair. He needed to be alone. He needed time to comprehend all the facts that were given to him. He gave one last look to Dumbledore, and followed Tonks and Kingsley outside the door.

Dumbledore watched them leave. He knew he only had one option. He had to tell Sirius.

Sorry, I had to re-post this chapter again.

To all my reviewers: Thanks for waiting. The next chapter will be posted in the next few days.

Answers to Questions: I am not sure if Lily will come back too. Harry's reaction to James, will come up in a few more chapters.

Next Chapter: Sirius and James meet.