A/N: House points to anyone who can spot the 'Wicca series' reference.

Chapter 15 – They arrive

July 31st

"Guys this summer has been so unbelievably boring," said Remus.

"We should invite Carly over to stay for the rest of the summer," said Sirius. "She lives near here doesn't she?"

"Yeah about ten minutes away I think," replied James. "Pete do you have some parchment?"

-- The next morning --

Carly walked into the kitchen leaving Lily to sleep peacefully. Lily had been so different since school ended. Carly knew it was because she missed her parents. Without school work and hating James to occupy her time Lily had become very quiet and withdrawn.

Carly walked to the table and found an owl waiting for her. The owl looked somewhat familiar but Carly couldn't place it. She relieved the owl of its burden but it didn't leave. Carly opened the letter and read,

Dear Carly,

We are finding this summer increasingly boring so we are inviting you to come and stay at James' with the hope that you can make the rest of the summer more fun. See you later today hopefully. Send your answer back with Larry.

The Marauders

"Mum!" Carly yelled.

"Yes dear?" her mother Selene Belltower replied.

"Is it okay if Lily and I spend the rest of the summer at James'?"

"Of course. If you send me a couple of owls during the time then it's fine by me."

Carly wrote a quick reply on the back of the letter and sent it off with Larry.

"Larry," said Carly. "Oh my God. Who in their right mind would name an owl Larry? I'd bet anything it was Sirius."

-- At James' --

Larry flew in the kitchen window over to Sirius. "James, Larry is back."

"Cool, read out what Carly wrote," James replied. Peter grabbed the parchment out of Sirius' hands and read out loud,

Guys,

We'll be there by eleven at the latest. See you soon.

Carly Ross

Quidditch Star Extradonaire

"We?" asked Sirius very confused.

James' eyes widened. "Lily," he said simply.

They heard a girl's voice call out from the lounge room, "HELLOO!!"

The guys ran into the lounge room to find Lily and Carly standing in front of the fireplace. "Hey guys," said Carly.

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Poll: Who would make a better Romeo – James or Remus

So far-

James: 9

Remus: 12