Ok, I am only updating for death threats! OK, it wasn't that bad ;). No I am updating because I love you all! Also, an old favorite character is coming into the story! I'll give you a clue. There's two of him! Ok, I know nothing of injuries and illnesses, so I am making them up as I go; I think that they are bad, because I don't want to make them too bad. Ok, for hpff reviews, I've decided to answer them in the reviews part, it's easier. But I will still answer the reviews here though.
Reviews:
VFPC: Malfoy is… and heres more!
Britni Puccio: I hate cliffies too! But I felt like giving everyone an evil Christmas prezzie!
Linker27: Lol, that was funny, so I'm glad you don't know where I live!
evil-pillow: the answers are here!
nine-potter: Thanks! The Quidditch game took me a while to write, I knew what I was aiming towards, a big win by Gryffie, but Harry and James both getting hurt, and both staring. So, I came up with what I had!
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kiss-of-cuteness: Malfoy is evil, I've always hated him. Not Tom Felton, just Malfoy!
imaredhead: Thanks! I made Harry the way he is because of what he's suffered, which also makes him have different moods suddenly, just by someone saying the slightest thing, as you will see in the next few chappies!
Lady Anqelique of mysriqu: Thanks! We all hate cliffies, but they're what makes a story good!
Horsefly91: Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! Next chappie is here, this resolves quite a bit.
sirius-harry-n-remus: he will soon! Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed this chappie! Everyone hates Malfoy now! Yay! As I said before, theres nothing wrong with Tom Felton though… drool…
xxxsapphiretearxxx: I will keep going! I'm glad people like my story!
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Kim Kotchanski: lol! I am updating quickly! lol. More is here and is going to keep coming steadily!
shloki: thanks! Everyone else has been annoyed at me for putting a cliffie near Christmas, but hey, better a cliffie chappie then none! Thanks very much!
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'My love one true love and our future son have both just been killed!' Lily sobbed into Hermione's shoulder at Harry and James's joint funeral.
Wait, scrap the last bit… ;)
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Girls cried, boys gasped, Slytherins cheered, Draco hid and the remaining Marauders and Trio members ran off to the Hospital Wing after Harry and James; Dumbledore had rushed them up there. They knew they weren't going to get in, but they would try anyway.
'They –hic- they can't be –hic- dead!' Lily wailed.
'They'll be fine, Rose.' Remus said, but his voice was very uncertain.
'Yeah, they will be.' Sirius said, still in her Quidditch robes, with the same certainty as Remus. Hermione sobbed into Ron's shoulder.
'C'mon, Harry's survived more then this before.' Ron said. 'Remember Third Year 'Mione?'
'Harry will be fine.' Sirius said. 'It's Jason that's the worry.'
'Yeah.' Remus said. 'And especially because Harry landed on top of him.'
'I don't think he did it on purpose though.' Ron said, rubbing Hermione's back.
'It was scary.' Sirius said. 'That's the worst Quidditch accident I think I've ever seen.'
'Madam Pomphrey has never failed yet.' Hermione said, wiping away her tears and pulling away from Ron to comfort Lily, who was clinging to Remus.
'I'm, I'm ok.' Lily said, standing up straight. 'They'll be ok, you guys are right, they'll be ok.'
They turned the corner to the hospital wing, to find someone exiting the door.
'Harry!' They all called as one. Hermione ran forward to hug her best friend.
'Let go 'Mione.' Harry said, wincing. Hermione let go at once, looking scared. Harry had a black eye and was trying to use crutches.
'What injuries' Ron asked. 'We thought you two were gone.'
'A broken leg, fractured rib and mild concussion.' Harry said.
'And she let you out?' Sirius said amazed. 'Isn't she strict?'
'I'm not meant to be out.' Harry said darkly. 'But she's too busy with Jason. Poor bloke.' Harry added.
'What happened to him?' Lily asked hurriedly.
Harry looked at her uneasily. 'Are you sure you want to know?' He asked.
'Yes.' Lily, Remus and Sirius said at the same time.
'He's my best friend.' Sirius said stubbornly.
Harry sighed and shifted on his crutches uncomfortably. 'I overheard Madam Pomphrey and Dumbledore. His whole ribcage is broken. One of them has punctured his lungs. I escaped when he woke up and was coughing up blood.'
'Oh.' Lily said, loosing control of her body, slumping over. Sirius grabbed her under her arms.
'He'll be ok.' Harry said. 'But he'll just not be able to move much; even Dumbledore couldn't fix it well, but he's fine to walk. He's also concussed and got a broken arm, but that's nothing compared to the rest of it, because Madam Pomphrey fixed it up.'
'I'm ok.' Harry said, 'The potion for my leg will be done soon, and she's fixed the rest, just my ribs will hurt for a while. But lets go to the hospital wing, you'll want to see Jason.'
The others followed apprehensively. Lily had calmed down a bit; she was walking on her own free will. Sirius and Remus were walking either side of her protectively.
'Potter!' Madam Pomphrey shrieked. 'When did you get out!'
'Just before.' Harry said over her shrieking. 'I'm ok, you know I've been through worse. Where's Dumbledore?'
'He left; the Headmaster has other things to do then wait on you Potter.' Madam Pomphrey hissed. 'And there isn't meant to be any visitors yet.' She glared at the other five.
'They had to come. I need someone to talk to.' Harry said innocently.
'But your friend just woke up and he isn't allowed visitors yet.' Madam Pomphrey said.
Harry just looked at her; he hobbled on his crutches around a curtain at the far end of the ward. The others looked at him, and then followed quickly.
James was lying on his back on a bed. He was still wearing his Quidditch robes, but they had been cut across his chest, where you could see multiple bandages. He had a sickly look to him; His eyes both black and bloodshot.
'The potion I gave you will start working in half an hour.' Madam Pomphrey said to James. So don't move until then or your ribs will heal crooked. James nodded.
'Hey.' He said shortly, looking around, his eyes falling on Lily. 'So is someone going to tell me what happened?'
'Mate, you came off your broom.' Sirius said.
'What? Do you think I'm stupid or something Shan? Of course I bloody well fell off. I meant about the game.'
'Got it.' Harry said, producing the gold ball out of his pockets.
'That's all good then.' James said, visibly relieved.
(A/N: My fav bit coming now!)
'HARRY POTTER, DO YOU MAKE A POINT OF GETTING HURT EVERY SINGLE QUIDDITCH GAME? OR IS IT JUST YOUR BAD LUCK?'
'Bad luck and good genes Remus.' Harry said hobbling away from the curtain to be in a visible spot from Remus Lupin's place at the door. Lily, James, Sirius and "little" Remus all exchanged glances. Hermione looked at them. Ron looked at Harry and Remus.
'Or that.' Remus said, grinning. He approached Harry and pulled him into a brotherly hug.
'That hurts mate.' Harry said, wincing.
'What happened?' Remus asked. It was obvious he wanted to ask that as soon as he walked in. Sirius mouthed "hasn't changed" to James.
'Malfoy, beaters club, I'll tell you later.' Harry said. 'But why are you here?'
'Oh, I needed to see Dumbledore tomorrow anyway, but I decided to come earlier to make sure you're ok. Just Order stuff, I've rearranged my meeting to tonight instead.'
'Oh, so nice Remus. That's hippogriff dung. You had nothing better to do.' Harry said sarcastically. 'Oh, by the way, you haven't met Jason, Shannon, Ricky or Rose yet? There the new transfer guys. Jason got hurt in Quidditch too. He's an awesome Chaser, c'mon.'
Harry led Remus around the corner to the bed Jason was sitting up in it. Remus saw them. He saw Ron, Hermione, and then, himself. He took a big breath of air and looked at three of his best friends at Hogwarts times. James, Lily and Sirius. He missed them. But they were different, they were seventeen. Remus was staring at them. He was about to say something, but he realized. Harry didn't know.
'So…' Remus said, still looking at the "kids". They knew he knew. And he knew they knew he knew. And they knew he knew they knew he knew. And he…. Ok I'll stop.
'Rose, Jason, Ricky and Shannon.' Harry said, indicating. 'Remus Lupin, old Defense teacher.
'So how have you been Remus?' Ron asked him.
'Err, fine Ron, fine. Not looking forward to next week.' Remus said.
'Oh.' He said. There was more awkward silence.
'Can I talk to you Hermione?' Remus asked. He was watching her exchange glances with Lily, James, Sirius and himself.
'Sure.' Hermione said. She knew exactly what it was about. So did the Marauders. Harry and Ron didn't.
'What on earth is up with her lately?' Ron asked Harry. 'She's been all secretive and stuff.'
The Marauders looked at each other, exchanging looks. Lily and James's eyes met. They both blushed and turned away, oblivious to the fact the other was doing exactly the same as they were.
Harry saw what happened, grinning, and then he turned back to Ron. 'She's your girlfriend.' Harry said in response to Ron's question.
'She's your best friend.' Ron said.
'Yours too.' Harry snapped back. The Marauders laughed at this. Lily and James looked at each other again, staring at each other.
'For Merlins sake.' Harry said, trying to grab Remus, Sirius and Ron all at the same time. 'Just start snogging already! We're finding Remus and 'Mione.' The others left, leaving Lily and James alone.
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'Hermione.' Older Remus said hurriedly. 'Have you noticed something about the transfer students?
'Something familiarish?' Hermione said eagerly.
'Yes. Something also maybe animalish in the three boys?'
'Have you noticed their initials?'
'No what?'
'Erm, R.L, J.P,'-
'Oh my god yes! You know the same as me!'
'Geez Remus, I knew you knew the same. It's not like you're not about to recognize yourself.'
'Whats up with Harry then not noticing? I knew you knew it, because of all those significant glances and stuff, also 'cause your so smart.'
'Thanks. And he has noticed something.' Hermione said, taking a big breath, pausing the hurried conversation. 'He just doesn't know what. And Dumbledore won't let them tell Harry'-
'You called?' Harry hobbled out of the hospital wing. 'Stop talking about me.' Ron, Sirius and Little Remus followed. Big Remus looked at Sirius and Little Remus, they expected him to explode at him, but he smiled at them. Sirius and Remus. Madam Pomphrey came hurrying out a few seconds later.
'Your leg should be better by now Potter.' She said, yanking the crutches off Harry.
'What's up with her?' Remus asked. 'Normally she's paranoid about everything!'
'Yeah, she hasn't even bothered trying to make me stay in there.' Harry added.
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'So.' James said as Harry, Sirius and both Little Remus left. 'It's interesting to see Remus old.'
'Yeah.' Lily said breathlessly. It appeared she was thinking about something else. James smiled at her inquisitively.
'Well, I was really worried when you fell off.' Lily said. 'Really worried. Do you feel ok?'
'I feel fine, Petal.' James said.
'Are you sure, would you like something?' Lily asked.
'Yes, there is something I would like.' He said. She stood up as to get something, but he grabbed her hand and pulled her on top of him. It hurt a bit, but he still pulled her head in to his, their lips meeting.
She lay on top of him for a second, kissing him back, her lipgloss smearing on his face, his hand messing up her hair.
'That's it!' Madam Pomphrey said angrily, just having walked into James's cubicle. 'If your well enough for that, you don't need lookin after. Get out of here, both of you, NOW!' She angrily pushed a wheelchair at James who hopped into it, not feeling well enough to walk.
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'She just kicked me out!' James said, scooting towards them in a wheelchair, Lily pushing it and trying not to smile, her hair messed up. James was also trying not to smile. He was oblivious to the lipgloss on his face.
Ron and Little Remus exchanged smiling glances while Harry and Sirius did the same. Ron then looked at big Remus, then back to Little Remus and so forth, his mouth opening slowly. Hermione picked up on this straight away, grabbed Ron's arm.
'We have to have a PRIVATE chat Ron.' Hermione said steely, and tugged him away.
'They've gone to snog each other senseless in some broom closet or something.' Harry said grinning. He was wrong. The Remus's both exchanged looks. They knew Ron knew, who knew they knew he knew, they knew he knew they knew he knew. Ok, I'm on this again, I'll shut up…
'Erm, Harry, I have to go, I have a meeting with Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape and Hagrid.'
'Oh, Ok Remus. Say hi to Hagrid, I haven't seen him since Halloween. We haven't had Care of Magical Creatures since Monday.' Harry was looking a bit down-trodden. 'Say hi to Snape for me.' He grinned insanely. The Marauders laughed. 'Ask him if he enjoyed the game.'
'I know you hit him again.' Remus said to Harry. 'I know he provoked you, but do not do it again, you have to attempt to be nice.' Harry groaned
'Fine.' He said, glaring at Remus. 'Wait a sec, you'll be in this meeting 'till late, right?'
'Yeah, I guess.' Remus said.
'And both McGonagall and Dumbledore will be there too?'
'Yeah, so?'
'PARTY TIME!' Harry called. Remus grinned and tapped his nose as if to say "our-little-secret".
Remus walked off, leaving Harry with the Marauders.
'I see those two took your advice.' Sirius said.
'Told you so.' Harry said. His parents both blushed and rolled their eyes; neither of them wanted to be "told so" that they were predictable.
'You owe me ten galleons Shan.' Little Remus said. 'I told you they'd get together before Christmas!'
'Shut up.' Sirius said, handing over the money as Harry, Lily and James laughed at the look of superiority on Remus's face.
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'Ron, why were you staring at Ricky and Remus?' Hermione demanded as she cornered her boyfriend in a, wait for it, broom closet.
'Well,' Ron said. 'Don't you think they look awfully alike?' Hermione shut her eyes and nodded. 'And Shannon looks like someone too. Jason and Rose, well, I've never met either of the people they resemble, but they do look like some people I've seen in photos. Harry's photos.'
Hermione looked at him then nodded. 'It's them.'
'Oh, My Merlin.' Ron breathed. 'When did you figure it out?'
'The first day they came.' Hermione said.
'But you didn't mention it?'
'If I told you, I would have to tell Harry, and you can imagine how he would react.'
Ron ran his hands through his hair in frustration. 'Yeah I know.'
'Remus knows too, that's what we were talking about.'
'Yeah, I just guessed that.' Ron said. 'What do we do?'
'Nothing.' Hermione said. 'We do nothing and we wait. Wait until Dumbledore does something; he told them something would have to happen, we wait for Harry to find out I guess.'
'This is too weird.' Ron said. 'That's why Snape said that in potions. Harry's dead parents. And he's the only one who doesn't recognize them. Everyone knows but Harry.'
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A/N: So? Did you like? Please say you do! The next few chappies are going to be focused on the main climax of this fic, so expect three or so chappies just on the party, they should be good! Next chappie will be based on a song, which someone actually suggested earlier on in a review, I cant remember who it was now!
Ok, so I also have a new story out, as this is drawing to a close, I'm going to try and drag all my lovely reviewers from one to another! Lol. Anyways, please read my new one, it's called "It's All In The Chase". It's a L/J fic, with Sirius, Remus, Peter, some OCs and such. I've only got my intro up, but the main story is just of Lily and James's Seventh Year and how they found each other. It's not too clichéd, I have some very, very suprising turns coming in it. So, if you want to read it, just click on my name all the way up there and read it! Of course after you have updated! I'm going to start on the next chapter of this now, it's one of the ones I have been most looking forward to! But I'm not going to post it until you have all REVIEWed!
