A/N: Someone guessed the spy right! Augustus Rookwood is the aforementioned spy leaking the Ministry's whereabouts to Voldemort. Peter is pretty much on hold at the time being concerning his status as a Death Eater. You'll hate him soon, don't worry. I know I hate him (a lot). I was watching the third movie and I swear, my eyes were sending invisible lightning bolts at Timothy Spall (poor man, those lightning bolts must have hurt). I am guessing only 15 or 20 chapters for this fic. There may be some skipping forward, just so you know. I am not sure how I'll do it, but I will. Please review. Regarding Sybll Trelawney, someone mentioned she can't have a job interview while she's attending Hogwarts. At that moment in time, she wasn't out of Hogwarts. In the bar scene, that is a few years later. She would be a year out of Hogwarts.

Catch My Fall

Chapter 9-Of Graduation and Job Interviews

"Lily Potter," a voice called. Lily sprang up from her seat, smiling at her husband. James had already been called, receiving his diploma. He was watching her, awkwardly dressed in a cap and gown of blood red, and holding his certificate delicately.

Lily walked up the steps, smiling at Katy, who was already on the stage, and shaking the hand of Alastor Moody. The three of them had received a special ceremony on the account that they had managed to complete Auror training in two years, opposed to the standard three. At the age of twenty, Lily was proud of James, Katy, and most importantly, herself.

Soon, she would be out on the field, fighting Voldemort and his Death Eaters. She would no longer be cast to the side while the Aurors snuck off to catch dark wizards. She would be the Auror.

Professor Dumbledore had attended, proud of each and every one of them. He hadn't said those words yet, but Lily could tell from the sparkle in his blue eyes.

She faced her boss, Mad Eye Moody, shook his rough hand, and received the diploma from his other hand. Eyes were on her, whispers following. Lily suspected this. They had either heard that she was a mud blood, former Head Girl and Prefect, or the fact that she was married to James Potter and had escaped Voldemort no less than three times.

"You did it," Moody growled cheerfully into her ear.

"Put you through hell and back though, didn't I?" Lily teased. She saw Frank and Alice in the audience, their new friends. With Frank as James' trainer, the two of them had stopped over for dinner more than once. Lily liked Alice's pleasant demeanor and interesting tales from the hospital.

Moody just grinned at Lily. He knew that he had the greatest bunch of Aurors the Ministry would see in years. Lily Evans (now Potter), Katy Jones, Frank Longbottom, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Emmeline Vance, and James Potter.

As Lily joined Katy and James, she felt her husband slip his hand into hers. She gave his a reassuring squeeze. She felt the other Aurors sneak up behind them. A photographer from the Daily Prophet snapped their picture, just as they threw their hats into the air.

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"Most impressive group of Aurors the Ministry has seen to this date," Sirius read, sipping coffee and propping his feet onto the kitchen table. "Prongs, I'm surprised I haven't heard you gloating-much."

"Sirius Black, get those filthy feet off my kitchen table," Lily warned, blushing at the headline in the paper.

"Whatever you say, dear," Sirius obliged, taking his feet off the table and removing a piece of toast from the stack.

"They say that every year," James insisted, taking the paper out of Sirius' hands.

"Hey, I didn't even get to do the crossword," his friend argued.

Newest Group of Aurors at the Ministry

Captivating journalist and brutally honest reporter, Annabelle Skeeter takes you, the readers of the Daily Prophet, inside of the latest news surrounding the Ministry. Three new Aurors have joined the ranks of the Ministry.

Why is this so special, you ask? Why must this be on the front page? Many wizards and witches train to become Aurors. During such dark times, this profession seems to be the most honorable. What can possibly be such big news?

Auror training takes three years to complete, but twenty year old's Lily and James Potter and their close friend, Katy Jones, have all graduated from their training one year early.

The attractive Potter couple ventured upon the Auror career, no doubt, after the death of young James' parents. Harry and Judy Potter were two of the most prominent Aurors the Ministry had. Yet, according to an insider at the Ministry, Lily and James look promising to take the limelight off of James' parents.

James, Lily, and Katy have all had personal encounters with You-Know-Who. Will these three be the ones to stop He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Names permanently? We at the Daily Prophet sure think so.

"Rubbish," James muttered. "There is no way I could possibly be better than my parents. They were on the field for years."

"You never know," Lily shrugged. "Sirius, when are the others coming for the meeting?"

"Any time now," Sirius reported, checking the clock above the kitchen sink. "You do know we'll be holding a little get together in the Three Broomsticks in honor of this little achievement?"

"Honestly, Padfoot, do you really have to?" James asked, rolling his eyes but laughing all the same. They all could use some time away from work, the Order, and home.

"Lighten up, Prongs," Sirius said, punching James lightly on the shoulder and stealing back the crossword.

"It'll be fun," Lily whispered into her husband's ear.

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"As you all know, it is very important to have Aurors on our side," Dumbledore reminded the members of the Order of the Phoenix.

Everyone was gathered in Lily and James' basement for the weekly Order meeting. Hagrid was positively beaming at Lily, James, and Katy with appreciation. James couldn't deny it, it was hard not to enjoy the attention. They had worked very hard to graduate early and now, everything was paying off. He was so proud of Lily and Katy. They had persevered very well.

"With Aurors, we can have the latest news of what Voldemort is up to," the headmaster of Hogwarts rambled on. Nearly everyone shuddered at the mention of Voldemort's name. "So, Lily, James, and Katy, we are very happy to hear that you've successfully made it through training."

"Thanks," Lily mumbled, her face hot with flattery and embarrassment. Katy and James looked the same way.

"There is still no word on who the spy in the Ministry is," Dumbledore informed the group. "I would like to express that I don't believe that anyone here is the spy. I wish for everyone to remain on good terms through this momentary patch of disunity. It is important to stick together."

As the members of the Order slowly got up and started for their departure, Lily and James stood in order to say goodbye.

"We're all so happy to have you all on our team," Emmeline Vance grinned, waving her hand goodbye. "See you bright and early on Monday," she called before Disapparating.

"Lily, James," Kingsley Shacklebolt greeted, his low voice smooth and relaxed.

"Kingsley," Lily said, shaking his hand and smiling. "Glad you could make it."

James shook Kingsley's hand, grinning.

"Suppose we'll be on the same team?" James questioned.

"I'll make sure we are," Kingsley reassured James. He was not much older than Lily or James. He seemed like he may only have been two years ahead of them. He was very advanced for his age as well. "You've both got exuberant amounts of potential."

The two of them beamed at such a compliment.

"See you Monday," they called as he left.

"Potter, Ev-Potter," Moody said before leaving, catching his mistake. "Better not be late."

"Don't worry," James reassured his boss. "We won't be. Lily is so anal about time."

"I am not," Lily objected, smacking her husband in the arm.

"Who's anal?" Sirius asked, coming up behind them. "I bet it was Lily. She is so anal about time."

"Good Merlin," Lily sighed. "Not you, too."

"Sorry love," Sirius apologized. "We still love you."

As the crowd dispersed, eventually, only Lily, James, Sirius, Remus, Peter, Katy, Frank, Alice, and Dumbledore were left.

"Would you guys like to join us in the Three Broomsticks?" Lily offered, seeing Frank and Alice.

"We really shouldn't," Alice started.

"Of course you can," James said, patting Frank on the back. "You have to. It's an obligation now."

Alice giggled. "I suppose you're right."

Lily turned to see Professor Dumbledore cleaning up with his wand.

"You don't have to do that, Professor," Lily addressed, seeing the small amount of mess vanish with a flick of his wand.

"Not a problem," Dumbledore insisted. "We impose enough as it is."

"Professor," Lily said. "Would you like to join us?"

"As much as I would like to still believe I am young, I have to decline. I have a job applicant meeting me at the Hogs Head," he sighed. His eyes looked worn and tired.

"What for?" Lily asked.

"Divination," he explained. "Wooly subject if you ask me. If she's not up to it, I may have to cancel the subject entirely."

"Who is the applicant?" Lily asked.

"Sybll Trelawney," Dumbledore said. "She graduated last month. She feels that she has what it takes to teach the class. Must be the Seer in her blood. We'll just have to see."

"Yes," Lily agreed. "We will."

She watched as the Professor who had changed her life, disapparated. She felt tears sting her eyes as she remembered the sadness in his eyes. It seemed as though no one invited him to the Three Broomsticks much anymore. Only when James called her name did she wipe those tears away.

A/N: Please review. Sorry about the length.