Dreams to Change a Future
Chapter 2 – Telling the horrible truth and nothing but the truth
Later that day both Lily and James went to work promising Sirius they'd meet at Remus's place for drinks after work.
"Lily can I have the file on Mr. Blaucey?" A co-worker asked.
Lily's mind wasn't there. Her mind was as far way as the Maldives were by swimming.
"Lily?"
"Huh? Oh sorry Susan. I'm just a little distracted that's all." Lily said handing the file, avoiding the woman's penetrating gaze.
James was in the same boat at the Auror's Headquarters. His mind was permanently elsewhere.
When they both met up after work they drove down the long winding road to Remus's. Remus Lupin preferred to live alone, away from people, so that as little people possible knew what he really was.
He greeted Lily and James warmly at the door.
"Hey Sirius is already inside. Here let me take your coats."
The coats in James's arms magically hopped over and placed themselves on a spindle-legged coat rack.
The three soon joined Sirius with drinks in hand.
Sirius immediately took on the fact that James wasn't talking and asked what was wrong.
"Sirius if we ever have a child, which we will, we want you to be the godfather and our secret-keeper. Please never-ever, even if your life depends on it, tell Peter about this. He will betray us." Lily said quietly.
Sirius's eyes glimmered with tears.
"You want me to be a godfather? James you know this'll mean he'll or she'll have one heck of a sense of humor, and knack for trouble making."
"Padfoot, you have to understand. Last nigh both Lily and I received dreams from Dumbledore. It told what would happen in the next 16 or 17 years. Ones where Lily and I would be killed by Voldemort, our son Harry would survive the Killing Curse. Years where he would have to fight many battles with him. Years where you are in Azkaban because of Peter, later escaping as an Animagus, but then dieing saving Harry by way of Bellatrix Lestrange. Dumbledore dies too. Sirius, Remus you have to understand this must not come true. We have to stop it." James finished angrily.
Remus looked shocked, but the reaction of Sirius was even worse. Sirius started crying.
"Prongs, you can't die. You can't." He muttered pathetically sobbing.
"That's why we have to change the future Padfoot. You too Remus. You have a chance too. To teach our son, all you know."
Lily was soon crying as well. Life as a new wife wasn't turning out how she had wanted, and dreamed it to.
"Remus, I'm sorry for bring bad news. We'll leave."
"No." It was Sirius who spoke. "Now more than ever we'll need friends. Stay."
The group of four spent most of the night talking about what was to come.
"Lily, we better go. It's getting dark and I don't want to be out in the dark. You know what my boss said."
Lily nodded and they bid their good-byes.
Soon Lily and James were in the comfort of their own home.
Later that night they couldn't sleep.
"James we can't let any good person die because of us. Especially not Sirius or Dumbledore."
"It's okay Lily. I will protect us. Don't you worry." James gently rocked his crying wife in his arms until they both fell asleep.
Each day they went to work dazed, then at night fell asleep crying in each others arms.
Finally after about two weeks they got a letter from Dumbledore.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Potter,
We have successfully kept Severus Snape from overhearing the conversation about the prophecy.
Now, cheer up. Celebrate! Voldemort now won't try to kill Harry.
I have one last message. Please meet me at 13 Plum Drive in London, two weeks from the third. There are things we must attend to.
Most sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
"Oh Lily this is wonderful! We can truly celebrate. Let's go out to eat."
They went out to a little cozy Irish pub and each had a shepherds pie.
They went to bed, the first time in a long while without crying.
- - - - - - - - - - - -
"James Potter, Auror's headquarters." James answered the phone dully.
"Oh James I have good news." Lily began excitedly.
"What is it Lils?"
"I'm pregnant. We're going to have Harry!" She squealed.
"That's awesome Lily. Why don't you invite Remus and Sirius over for dinner. We can have a little party."
"Sure. Well I better let you get back to work."
Lily spent the whole rest of the day preparing. When she got excited she was like Rickashey Rabbit.
At 5:30 Remus, Sirius and James walked in together to find a very excited Lily.
After a nice dinner, Remus finally asked what was up.
"So, why is Lily smiling like a Cheshire Cat James?" He asked jokingly.
"Hey Sirius, remember our promise?"
"Yeah."
"Well in nine months you'll have to actually start the role. We're going to have Harry." James explained.
"Wow. That's good news. I mean, I'm going to be a godparent." Sirius gasped realizing what he said.
"Good job Padfoot. I knew you were slow…but not that slow." Remus teased.
"Plus," Lily added, "Snape didn't hear the prophecy. So Harry's safe!"
"This is defiantly a night to celebrate with friends. Moony, Padfoot. To life not heard prophecies, and Harry Potter." James toasted.
"To the Marauders, well Lily you are now one. Peter never deserved our trust."
"To the new life just created, and to Dumbledore." Remus said finishing up the toasts.