I'M SOOOOO SORRY ABOUT NOT UPDATING IN A LONG TIME! SORRY please don't hate me!

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Oh by the way…I was re-reading Chap. 10 and I'm sorry for all the grammar mistakes!

Chapter 11—The Potter Manor

"WAKE UP!" Shelley's voice startled James and Lily. Lily sat up in her bed and looked across the room at James who was pulling the thick blanket higher over his head and groaning loudly.

"What time is it?" Lily whined.

"Ten." Shelley said happily, leaning against the wall. Lily fell back on her pillow.

"Oh come on! We're leaving at one!" Lily shot back up again. She had forgotten that it was the start of spring break. She looked over at James and he, apparently, had also forgotten. Lily gave Shelley the 'I'll get him up' look and Shelley left.

"James…" She started sweetly. Lily pulled back the blankets on his face and kissed his lips lightly. He slowly opened his eyes. "C'mon. I'm going to your house today!" She smiled. Lily was going home with James and Sirius and staying there for the week and a half.

An hour later, James and Lily met everyone at breakfast. They all seemed happy, but a Shelley was a little down.

"What's wrong, Shell?" Lily asked.

"All of you are going to James's house, but my parent's wouldn't let me go. I'm going to miss all of you!" She whined.

"Well Shelley, I'm sure we'll need someone with your personality a couple times. Stop by whenever you want!" James said and Shelley smiled.

"Thanks."

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James carried Lily's small traveling trunk to the Common Room for her. They were supposed to leave belongings in the common rooms and they would be put on the train. Shelley bounded down the stairs, putting her dark and shiny hair into a ponytail.

"Ready?" She asked, looking up. Everyone else nodded. They walked into Hogsmeade, where the train stopped and boarded. After searching for a while, they found an empty compartment.

"James, where is your house? London or Wales? I can't remember." Shelley laughed.

"Wales." James told her. "Just write a letter when you want to come and just apparate to 'The Potter Manor'." At this, Lily raised her eyebrows.

"Potter Manor?"

"Yep. That's what it's called." He responded. Lily's eyebrows remained raised.

"Oh you have to see it to understand, my little Lily-one-of-a-kind dearie." Sirius said. The compartment was silent for a few seconds until everyone burst out laughing.

"What kind of nickname is that?" Shelley giggled. Sirius smirked at Lily, who playfully stuck her tongue out in return.

The whole train ride was loads of fun and seemed short. Before they knew it, they were getting off the train and preparing to apparate.

"The Potter Manor!" James announced after good-byes were said to Shelley. Lily took the lead and with one last wave, apparted. She landed on soft and very green grass and looked up. Her jaw dropped as far as it would go.

"This is your house?" She asked, amazed.

"Like it, huh?" James laughed.

"It's HUGE!" Her eyes were wide. The house in front of her was a pretty cream color, 4 levels and very huge! There were big and bright windows, where the sun was shining through. Lily could see a big fountain in the back yard and a beautiful flower garden.

"Let's go see the inside." James took her hand and led her through the double French doors. She was awed once more. The inside foyer was big and bright, with sunlight leaking through. There were winding, long stairs. Lily saw a sunroom that was all windows. A huge sitting room was next to the stairs and a bright kitchen in the back. James took Lily upstairs. She could sense his slight eerie feeling; after all, this house was his, since his parents were gone.

"This is my room." He pointed to a big, bright and surprisingly clean room.

"Oh, it's a cleaning spell." He smiled sheepishly. Lily grinned at him. He cleared his throat and continued on.

"This…will be your room." He opened a door, revealing yet another huge room. It was a pretty shade of yellow and had a big, comfy bed, big windows, and everything else needed, including a private bathroom.

"Awesome." She smiled. James continued down the long hall. She noticed an open door and peeked inside. It was pretty messy, unmade bed, and a bunch of clothes on the floor.

"Sirius's room?" She guessed. James slightly laughed and nodded. There was another guestroom and a room had the end of the hall, with a closed door. Lily didn't question because she figured it was Mr. and Mrs. Potter's room.

10 minutes later, the whole tour ended and Lily and James found Sirius, unquestionably, in the kitchen.

"Cookie?" He held a plate towards Lily and James. James shook his head but Lily was hungry, so took one. Lily looked out the double window-doors to the backyard. It was beautiful! There was a sparkly, clear-blue pool, tons of wonderful flowers and a small area for Quidditch, no doubt for Sirius and James.

"Man, my boyfriend lives the high life." Lily said. James and Sirius both laughed.

"Well, I'm going to unpack, since I'm going to be here a while." Lily said.

"Alright, see you soon." James kissed her forehead and she walked up the long but pretty stairway. She could definitely get used to this. Lily slowly took her clothes out of the small trunk and placed them into the small bureau in her room. She set up a framed picture of her and Jacob, days before the accident. There was another picture of her and James from a few weeks ago. At the bottom of her trunk was her small jewelry box, from Shelley in their 4th year. In held the bracelet Jacob gave her. Lily went to run her fingers over Jacob's necklace but it wasn't there. Lily panicked. She looked through her drawers, checked the jewelry box and her trunk. She had never taken it off though, ever. She sprinted down the stairs, her eyes full of worry. James and Sirius noticed her.

"Lily, what is it?" He asked.

"M-my necklace is gone!" She cried.

"Jacob's?" James asked again. He knew how special it was and how much Lily absolutely loved it. She nodded. He saw tears threatening to fall.

"I swear I never took it off!" She whined. James went into the kitchen while Sirius ran outside. 15 minutes later they gave up. It was nowhere to be found. Lily was so sad. That necklace was the most special thing ever to her. She was sad the rest of the day and didn't want to do much.

"Do you want to walk on the beach? We can apparate…I know I safe place where there's no muggles." James told her. Lily thought a walk might be nice.

"Okay." They apparated to a place in the woods and walked to the beach. It was very pretty, with nice clear water. Sirius joined them a little while later and they walked down the sandy beach, with the water washing over their toes. James slowly took Lily's hand. As she looked around, Lily noticed girls looking at her with envy or them staring at Sirius or James. She smiled, despite her sad feelings.

They didn't talk much during the beginning of the walk, but later on, talked more.

"Do you like it here Lily?" James asked. Lily nodded.

"Your house is gorgeous." She added. As they walked closer to the woods, there was a loud pop, making Lily shriek out of surprise. Sirius laughed at her of course. She looked up and saw Remus standing in front of her.

"How did you--?" She started but he answered.

"We always meet as this time here, every Sunday if we are not together." Remus replied.

"So, how's everything at home Moony?" Sirius asked.

"Oh, uh, fine I guess, you know. They didn't really care I was back or whatever. Megan's getting married over the summer." He told them. Megan was Remus's 22 year old sister. Sirius laughed.

"How is that funny?" Lily asked him.

"You don't know Megan, trust me. So who's the guy that actually fell for her?" He turned to Remus, who also laughed.

"This weird guy named Walter. They fit perfectly together. I started laughing when she told me, but then shut up when she glared at me, and well, you guys know her glare." He grinned.

"I most definitely do." Sirius said, sounding absolutely positive. "Ha, Lily when we were eleven and Megan was 15, we put all these spiders in her pillow. Man, she's hated Prongs and I since then." He started laughing again. Lily smiled. She could see the eleven year old Marauders doing pranks like that.

They walked back into the woods and apparated back to James's house.

"Um, I'll be in my room." Lily said and hiked up the stairs.

"Okay, well, dinner will be ready soon." James told her.

"You're cooking it?" She asked, shocked. James chuckled and shook his head.

"No, we've got a house elf. Lily, if I was cooking, I would set the house on fire. Lily quietly opened her door and saw a little house elf, straightening up her room.

"Hello, Miss Evans." It, well supposedly 'she', squeaked. "I'm Daisy. Would you like anything?"

"Oh, no thanks." Lily smiled at her. Lily wrote in her diary for a long time, until someone knocked on her door.

"Come in." She said and Remus stepped into her room.

"Hey, Lil, how are you holding up?" He asked kindly. Lily shrugged.

"Alright." Remus walked over to her bed.

"Can I sit down?" He questioned and Lily nodded.

"I know you feel bad, Lily. Do you realize how long it's been since the accident?" He looked at her.

"8 months, almost 9." She answered. Remus nodded.

"Here, I found this." He held open his hand, and revealed Jacob's necklace.

"You found it!" Lily said happily. "Oh, thank you so much!" Lily turned around and Remus placed it around her neck. He somehow fixed the broken clasp and it was as good as new.

"Lily, remember, the ones we love never leave us. You never truly forget them." He kissed her forehead brotherly and walked out.

A/N—Once again...I am so very truly sorry about the long wait! I have been loaded down with school work. I know that's no real excuse but it's all I've got… I hope you don't hate me! Also…

MERRY CHRISTMAS (or Happy Hanukkah)

Lyny Angell—the question you asked is fine…It doesn't bother me. I guess I must have a good imagination (not to sound conceited!) and I've watched a lot of tearjerker movies and learned some tips. Oh yeah, and thanks for the compliment :) I think I sequel is a good idea…I'll try to figure something out for one. Your ideas are excellent so if I do a sequel, which I hope I will be able too, I can use put some of your ideas into play! Also, I will keep your brother in my prayers. I hope he is still doing well and I hope you have a good holiday…thanks for all your support throughout the whole story so far!

SJRsgirl—Well, I hope this was a little more Remus action. I thought the part with him would be cute…hope you thought it was good too…thanks for reviewing and Happy Holidays!

DramaQn610—LOL thanks and I'm really glad you love my writing…I honestly didn't know I was good until Fan-fic! Thank you for all your support and Happy Holidays!

Dante Hunter—thanks, I'm glad you like it. I will try to update Things Are For the Best soon…I have been so bad about updating…once again…sorry! Yes, I do agree we are far from a happy ending… but don't worry...it's not completed! Happy Holidays!