Chapter 6 – Horcuxes destroyed, waiting for Tom Riddle

Author's Note: Okay...I have the next two chapters ready to be typed. Then I'll probably due either an epilouge or another story. Whatever you peoples decide. You are a better judge than I am. Beware...Cliffs ahead.

James and Lily Potter were so shocked that they didn't even cry. This was especially unusual for James who knew Remus almost his whole life. At least since Hogwarts. James knew they needed to mourn for Remus, but Lily was getting sadder each day, and he knew they both had to be strong. For Remus's memory. For Harry's and Sirius's sake.

So much has changed in the past six months. My best friend is dead. Padfoot is under house arrest by no less than ten Death Eaters, and Lily is carrying the boy that would face Voldemort personally many times if they couldn't help it. So much has changed. James thought.

"Well you better start wearing the locket. That way we'll be closer to our goal. So still have to look for Horcux from Ravenclaw and another unknown one right."

"James nodded sadly. At least she wasn't lingering on a friend's death.

"James, Remus did all he could. We must let his memory rest in peace. He always said that you and Sirius were his bestest friends. He also said this one day when we were talking about death. He said, 'Love me but let me go.' James we need to let him go."

Lily sounded wise beyond her years as she finished. Reminding James once again why he married her.

Lily got up and went to the kitchen. She fought back tears as she made some hot chocolate to calm James and hers nerves and worries.

While she was waiting for the milk to warm she rubbed her swollen stomach.

Oh Harry. I wish I could protect you from this life. From death but I can't A great man was killed today. Oh Harry. Lily though tiredly.

Tears fell in the hot chocolate as she poured the milk into the mugs. A present reminder of how much they had lost.

James gladly accepted the steaming mug. Letting his face warm, he tipped some of the hot liquid down his throat.

"Lils I think we need to call a meeting. Dumbledore said we could, anyone could."

"But we only have two owls. That would take days!" Lily protested.

"Dumbledore gave me a paper that taught me an important charm. The charm makes the people remember they have a meeting and to Apparate as soon as possible." He smiled sadly again.

"What about Sirius? The house can't be Apparated out of can it?"

"Ah, but he has a mirror to talk to me. We can use that."

"What's the charm?"

"Remembroates, but first you have to say where to meet and their names. Although one time with the address will do."

"But won't everybody be confused why they need to Apparate and who will greet them?"

"That's a good point Lily. You go ahead. You know the address."

Lily nodded and a quick crack told James she was gone.

After a few minutes of cursing, and charming the Order of the Phoenix and a mirror were at the headquarters.

"What in the world are we doing here?" Grumbled Marlene McKimon.

James's back was turned getting Sirius through the mirror. As soon as he did, he checked to make sure everybody was there.

"Dumbledore, what is the meaning of this?" An angry man shouted.

"Calm down everyone. I'm sure Mr. and Mrs. Potter will explain everything." Dumbledore blue eyes twinkled sadly.

"Well?" Sputtered Benjy.

"I see people have tempers. But is with every human. I'm sure only a few of you noticed that two are missing from our circle." James started.

Hagrid, Dumbledore, Lily and Sirius all nodded. The others just looked completely confused.

"Remus Lupin died. I'm sure Sirius can better explain this." James nodded his head toward the mirror.

Many people gasped, not ever having seen such a mirror.

"As you all know I am Sirius Black. The reason I cannot be here is because I am under house arrest. At least ten Death Eaters stand outside my front and back doors They also put a charm on me so I cannot Apparate. Remus came over sensing something was wrong. The minute he sat down the Death Eaters appeared. Before he and I knew Remus Lupin died by the Avada Kedavra curse. The Death Eater's immediately put me under house arrest. We lost a great man." Sirius finished looking somewhat like he was going to cry.

"While we need to mourn Remus's death quietly, we also need to celebrate. As far as I know we only have three Horcuxes left to destroy." Lily said speaking loudly, and clearly while trying to look happy.

"Actually Frank and I found two more. Hufflepuff's cup and something from Ravenclaw." Alice Longbottom said sniffling.

"So only one left, except for Voldemort's own life." A young man said.

"But do we even know what the last Horcux is?" Aberforth Dumbledore asked.

It was Dumbledore who spoke this time.

"Actually I told you wrong. I am deeply sorry for my mistake. The only Horcux left is Voldemort himself." He said smiling weakly.

"How in the world do we get him? He has powers…well powers we cannot mention." Frank Longbottom pointed out.

"Ah, that is where I need everybody's help. Voldemort knows that something is going on with us. He just doesn't know where or what yet. I'm going to lift the protective charm off this building. Soon enough Voldemort will appear here. Probably with Death Eaters. We'll wait here until he does. I'll give you about two hours to go back home, grab what you need and come back."

Sirius coughed causing everybody to jump.

"Yes Sirius?"

"May we have a moment of silence for our friend and ally , Remus Lupin?"

"Of course."

Everybody bowed their heads, and soon James, Lily and Sirius's minds were filled with images of their werewolf friend, Moony.

After a couple of minutes Dumbledore dismissed them and people left to get things.

Soon everybody was back. And they waiting, and waited, and waited. Sirius was finally able to transform into a dog and go to the house. He immediately went to the library to read, and talk to some old friends.

They turned the house into a big sleepover. Sleeping bags, pillows, and bags filled the empty rooms. The oldest people got the beds while the younger people filled the library ( when they moved the table out of the way), the family room, and many other empty rooms. The kitchen and dining room were filled with people talking.

After everybody had eaten a dinner of spaghetti and garlic bread, they heard footsteps near the door.

Wands whipped out and people put a shield charm around themselves. Someone got the people from upstairs and everybody was soon standing in the huge main area.

The door flew open and Voldemort followed by almost all of his followers: Death Eaters, entered the residence of 13 Plum Drive London.

"Fancy seeing you all here. Come to fight?" Voldemort's slit-like blood-coloured eyes joked while he let out a high pitched laugh.

"It is your day to die Dumbledore. All of you." Voldemort threw back his head and let out another laugh, ready for a killing spree.