A/N: thanks to all my reviewers! Glad you like the story RedneckVampyro! Anyways, sorry I didn't mention everyone that reviewed. Hope I get a lot more reviews! Anyways, read on and DO NOT forget to review!!!
James sat on the couch in the Potter's living room. Two letters lay open on the coffee table in front of him. He ran a hand through his already untidy hair, making it stand up even more. James let out a long sigh.
"Who wrote?" Lily asked joining her husband on the couch with a cup of tea.
"Sirius and Dumbledore."
"And---?"
"Voldemort killed two more wizarding families that were under the protection of the Order. Lily, we have to find the spy or he'll find us."
"What did Sirius have to say?" Lily asked tensely.
"Same thing basically. That and our house is ready. We'll have to move soon."
Lily glanced around the room. Most of their possessions had already been boxed and levitated upstairs. She sighed. Lily loved their small home. She had put her heart into it and absolutely did not want to leave. But if they didn't…Lily didn't want to think about it. Those thoughts already haunted her nightmares.
She took one more sip from her tea before setting it down on the table on a coaster.
"Lily, I know you don't want to leave…"
"No, James. It's all right. I want us to be happy and safe." She smiled and her emerald green eyes brightened. "So long as we're safe I don't care where we are."
"There's something else we need to talk about. Dumbledore says we'll need a Secret Keeper."
"We're using the Fidelus Charm?"
"Yeah."
"I suppose you'll use Sirius?" Lily asked automatically.
"Who else would I use?" James said with a bit of a laugh. Lily kissed James on the cheek and went upstairs to check on Harry in his crib.
"So you'll do it, Padfoot?" James asked his best friend.
"I don't mind at all, Prongs! But…."
"But what?"
"What if we—did a bluff? Used someone Voldemort wouldn't expect."
"I'd rather you do it," James said with a smile. "I don't trust anyone else as much as you. Not even Remus."
"How about Peter? He's the weakest in the Order and Voldemort wouldn't expect us to use him. Especially after Dumbledore offered to do the honors himself."
"Dumbledore?" both Lily and James exclaimed.
"Yeah. He sent the owl this morning. I guess it arrived after you left. Anyway," Sirius waved his hand dismissing the matter. "I think it's brilliant to use Peter. He's never stood up for himself. He's weak and doesn't look like a threat. No one will suspect him!"
"The only thing that worries me," Lily interrupted. "Is that Peter doesn't stand up for himself. If Voldemort DOES come after Peter, will Peter stand up for us?"
"Lily," chided James. "The Marauders always look out for each other. Peter wont sell us to Voldemort."
Lily adjusted Harry on her hip with a sigh. She had never really liked Peter. He didn't stand up for himself and she had never seen him stand up for Remus, Sirius, or James. She wanted Sirius to be the Secret Keeper. But she didn't want to offend Sirius or James by insulting Peter and didn't say a word.
"All right," she agreed in a whisper.
"Good. We'll have to find Peter first though. He's been in hiding ever since the murders a couple of weeks ago. And it's hard to find a rat," winked Sirius handsomely.
James slapped Sirius on the back.
"You know we can never thank you enough," James said uncharacteristically serious.
"Just keep bringing Harry by to see me and that's thanks enough."
Harry looked up at the sound of his name. He smiled at his godfather and reached for him. Sirius tussled Harry's tuft of untidy hair.
"Sorry, kiddo. I think you're going home now."
"Yes, we'd best be going," Lily, said kissing Harry's forehead as he began to whimper. "Tell Sirius goodbye!"
Lower lip stuck out, Harry miserably waved to Sirius.
"Hey tell you guys what: you two apparate home and I'll give Harry a ride."
"Don't drop my kid, Mate," James said smiling. Lily wasn't as lenient.
"You'd better not Sirius Black! I'll be waiting for you when you get home and if there is ANYTHING wrong with my baby---"
Sirius sweat dropped and took Harry in his arms.
"Don't worry, Lils. I got him."
"Bye!"
The two parents disappeared with a loud CRACK!
"Come on, Harry," Sirius grinned mischievously. "Get on the motorcycle."
Harry laughed in anticipation.
A/N: kind of a short chappie, but it was an important one. I think I could have written it better, but I wanted to update! So there. Anyways, REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!!!
