Disclaimer: I wish I owned Harry Potter, then I would rule the world! LOL NOT
CHAPTER 9
After Lilly's talk to Professor Lovegood she felt some what better. Professor Lovegood told her how many times her father had lost points for Gryffindor. Her talk with the Professor lasted so long that it was now time for dinner.
She badly wanted to finish what she started upstairs but she hadn't eaten since breakfast and she was starving.
As she walked into the great hall she noticed that all the Gryffindors were staring at her.
Oh no, they know about the points, She though to her self.
She finally made it to her table. She sat with Danny Chris, and Annie.
"Guys, listen I am sorry about loosing points….."
"Points? No one cares about the points Lilly." Annie said.
"Yeah, no one cares; we just want to know why you cut class." Chris asked excitedly
"What? That is why everyone was staring at me? Lilly asked.
"Well yeah. It is so unlike you. The Weasley blood must be taking over." Danny joked.
"Oh, well it was nothing really."
"I don't think so Lilly. Either you tell us now or don't bother talking to us anymore. We want to know what's going on. You have not been the same since you came back from the Burrow." Annie said heatedly
Lilly thought about this for a moment. She decided that she could use all the support she could get.
"Alright, I will tell you three, but not right now. Tonight in the common room after everyone has gone to sleep." Lilly stated.
They all agreed.
So that night in the Common Room they waited for all of the others to go to sleep. Once the coast was clear Lilly spoke up.
"Okay guys, I know I have been a little distant. There have been some strange things going on since we got back from Holiday. Well, during the Holiday my parents were in Egypt and I had to stay with Danny and my grandparents."
She proceeded to tell them about the cloak and how she came to get it.
Then she told them about the pictures in the stairwell. And how she could not stop thinking about her fathers letter.
"So I thought I would look up information about my father in my new copy of "Hogwarts a History."
She went on to explain how she came across the inscription and how she found the spell in the library.
"When I came back to my room to cast the spell that is when the Headmistress found me and forced me to go to class, and the rest you all know."
The three of them sat there dumfounded. They did not know what to say. They believed Lilly, she would never lie to them, but this all seems all too weird.
Finally Danny spoke up. "Well Lilly, our family hasn't been exactly normal, I trust that there is something going on if you believe it. And we will be here to back you up no matter what right guys?"
Annie and Chris said "Yes, of course." In unison
"Wow, let's get to it then." Lilly pulled out her copy of Hogwarts a History.
Lilly tapped the book three times and said Aperio verum-I……
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CHAPTER 10
Lilly tapped the book three times and said Aperio verum-I……
The book started to change. What looked like a box with some sort of knobs on it appeared.
"I know what that is." Annie said. "It's a speaker."
"What's a speaker?' Danny asked.
Annie who was muggle born said "It's how Muggles listen to television and music they…."
Before Annie could finish what she was saying the box started speaking it was Lilly's Aunt Hermione.
"Lilly dear…. I am assuming my Danny is with you."
"Yes Mum." Danny said shyly
"She can't hear you Danny; it only works one way like a pre-recorded message." Annie stated
"I am so happy that you figured out all my little hints. I knew you would such a smart girl! Well let me tell you, this book mentions your father quite a bit. But, what is doesn't tell you are the details. I am here to give you the missing information. Some people will tell say that what I am going to tell you is wrong; that it didn't happened like that. But sweetheart do not be fooled. Your father was very brave and he, to put it plainly, saved the world. I have set this charm up so it only gives you the information you need at that particular moment. Oh, you must be wondering so many things. I know your father gave you his invisibility cloak. I also know about the letter he gave you. I can't get into much detail about that, it is not the correct time. But Lilly, You are special. I am not just saying that because you are my niece. I am saying that because it is true. You are a Potter. Since you are a Potter life will not necessarily be easy for you. But remember this, you are a strong witch. You will grow to be stronger then even your father. And since you are a Potter you will need to know how to protect your self."
"Now, as I said before this book will only give you the information you need at that particular time. I think I have given you more then enough for tonight. But, when you are ready to find the information you seek just tap the book three times and say the spell. Now, you need to get some rest, study hard and when the time comes I know you will be ready. Oh Lilly, one more thing before I go. Don't forget your friends you will need them more then you can imagine."
Lilly sat there some what dumb struck. She could not believe what she just heard. She looked over at Danny. He was just staring at the book with his mouth hanging open. Chris looked a little scared; and Annie, look like she was on the verge of tears.
Lilly finally broke the silence. "Well…..um that was… informative."