Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. The wonderful JK Rowling does! I wish I did, then I'd be rich! Just kidding! Please don't sue me for writing a fan fic that I really hope you enjoy!

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It was February, and the month was going more slowly than ever. The 6th years were preparing for N.E.W.T's next year and were getting massive amounts of homework. Sirius continuously protested the studying of N.E.W.T.'s, since they were not 7th years, during classes, but all he got was detention for it.

The Marauders, Lily, and Marissa rejoiced when it was finally Saturday. Lily and Marissa pushed the boys to get all their homework finished on Friday so they would have the weekend free.

All six of them were sitting in the common room, bored out of their minds. Lily and Sirius were sitting on the couch, playing a clapping game. Marissa was watching James and Remus play chess, which was exciting because they were both superb chess players. Peter was staring at the common room fire, clearly deep in thought, which was rare for him.

James won the chess game, so soon Marissa, Remus, and James were all bored. Sirius and Lily gave up on their clapping game because their hands were starting to hurt. So they all chose to sit around and talk about fun memories and pranks they've done.

Remus was just in the middle of telling everyone how they made McGonagall's hair a Mohawk back in third year, when a large barn owl flew in the common room and put a letter on James' lap while zooming off again.

"I wonder what this is," James said looking at it questionably.

Sirius rolled his eyes. "Well if you stare at it a little longer, maybe it will start reciting the letter. Open it!"

James opened the seal and began reading the letter out loud.

Dear Mr. James Potter,

We regret to inform you that You-Know-Who murdered your parents and precisely 8:03 PM.

James dropped the letter, his mouth open and his face white. Lily rushed over to him and put her arms around his neck. He pulled her into a hug and buried his head in her shoulder.

"Sirius, keep reading it," Lily said.

Sirius shook his head. "No, I-I can't. They were like my parents too. I can't do it."

Marissa gently picked up the letter as if it were a bomb. She continued reading, her voice shaking.

There will be a funeral at the Oakland Cemetery and a reception at your parent's house. The next day there will be a reading of the will. You may bring along a few friends to help you through this difficult time. My deepest sympathy's are with you.

Sincerely, Millicent Bagnold

Minister of Magic

James was sobbing into Lily's shoulder. Sirius had his hands buried in his face. Remus was ghostly white, his hands clasped. Marissa's hands were shaking and Lily was trying to comfort James. Peter was still staring at the fire, unnoticed to anything going on around him.

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"You will all take this Portkey to the cemetery. Then there will be a carriage awaiting you so you can return to the house for the reception. You will also be allowed a week to stay at Mr. Potter's house, but if you wish to come back sooner, please Floo me. Do you understand?" Dumbledore asked. James, Sirius, Remus, Lily, and Marissa all nodded. Peter didn't want to come; he said funerals scared him too much.

"All right. Your luggage will be awaiting you in Mr. Potter's room," Dumbledore turned to James and put a hand on his shoulder. "My deepest sympathy's Mr. Potter. I know what it's like to loose a loved one. Just know your friends are always there for you." James managed a weak smile. Dumbledore handed James an old teakettle. Everyone else grabbed on. The last thing James saw was Dumbledore giving him a small smile, the usual twinkle in his eyes gone.

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They're gone. They're never coming back. James thought to himself throughout the funeral. He was only vaguely aware that Lily was clutching his hand. Silent tears streaming down his face.

FLAHBACK - -

Here son, I've got a present for you?

What is it Daddy? Wow! A broomstick!

Now you can fly around the house and annoy Mummy.

I heard that Harold!

.X.

Mummy! Mummy!

What is it sweetheart?

I had an awful dream! Daddy died fighting the bad guys!

Shhh, sweetie, its ok. Daddy's fine.

When will he be home?

Tomorrow, go back to bed.

.X.

Dad, Mum! I got my Hogwarts letter! Sirius got his too!

Wow! Hallie, our little boy is growing up so fast.

.X.

Dad, can I have some advice?

Sure James what is it?

Well, I like this girl-

What's she like?

Oh, she has beautiful red hair and amazing green eyes. She has the perfect smile and she's so nice and very smart. She is also brilliant at pranks!

Marry her! She sounds perfect.

.X.

JAMES HAROLD POTTER!

Yes Mum?

WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY NOSE?

Oh, just made it a bit bigger and made your nose hair grow in ringlets. I think it looks lovely on you.

YOU'RE GROUNDED!

But it was Sirius' idea!

- End Flashback - -

"James, you have to make a eulogy. Go!" Lily whispered pushing him up out of his chair.

James walked up to the podium. His feet were like lead weights. On either side of the podium were his mother and father's caskets. This can't be happening. This isn't real. This is just a nightmare I'll wake up to. But it was real.

James stood in front of the many weeping people. Most of them were looking at him. James looked to his right and saw his father's face from the casket. His eyes were staring blankly ahead. The laughter that was once in them was gone. He looked to his left. He saw his mother's face, her eyes the same way. There was none of her kindness left in them.

James turned back to the front. "I-I," That was all he could get out. He blinked back tears and ran from the podium, away from his mother and father's dead eyes, away from the hurt, away from everything.

All of his friends stood up and went after him. Sirius was the one who reached him first. James was leaning against a tree, his face buried in his hands. His shoulders were shaking.

Sirius went up and sat down next to him. "James-"

"Go away. I want to be alone," came James muffled voice.

"No. I won't leave you alone. We have to get through this together. There were as much my parents as they were yours. Come on, get up," Sirius said dully.

James slowly stood up, his eyes red and puffy and tears running down his face. Finally, Lily, Marissa, and Remus caught up. James walked up to Lily and engulfed her in a hug.

She held his head to her as he cried in her shoulder, then led James to the carriage they were supposed to take to his house. James got in and stared off into space. Lily got in last, sitting next to Marissa.

"James? Hello? Can you hear me?" Lily asked, waving a hand in front of his face. James didn't even blink.

Sirius shook his head. "I've seen this happen before when his dog died. He's shutting himself down."

Lily looked questionably at Sirius. "Shutting himself down?"

Sirius nodded. "I'm not sure how he does it, but he won't make eye contact with anyone. He only moves when it's necessary. He just cuts himself off from the world. But it wasn't this bad last time…"

Lily sighed. "We need to help him. This is bad for him. And we still have to go to the will reading tomorrow."

"Lils, kiss him!" Marissa said, smiling.

"What? Mara, now's not the time or place..." Lily said, turning red.

"Just do it! He might wake up from this phase," Marissa said, giving Lily the puppy dog pout.

"Fine," Lily said grudgingly. She leaned over to James and kissed him deeply. James' eyes widened in shock, then he kissed back and pulled her on to his lap.

Remus rolled his eyes. "Great job, Marissa. Now he's going to start a snogging session."

"Sorry! But it got him out of shut down mode. Okay guys, break it up!" Marissa said. They kept snogging. "Come on guys stop! We are almost to the house!" Still snogging. Marissa clapped her hands loudly. They both jumped and looked at Marissa, breathing heavily. "You done?" They both nodded, James giving a small smile for the first time in a week.

They pulled up to Potter Manor, Lily getting out first. James looked around. "Lily? Lily? Where are you?" James' voice sounded panicky.

Sirius put a hand on his shoulder. "Relax mate, she's standing outside waiting."

James looked at his best friend, eyes wide. "Are you mad? She could get hurt out there! Lily? Lily, are you okay?" He was screaming now.

Lily came back inside the carriage. "What? What's the matter?" James pulled her close to him.

"I couldn't find you, and I got worried that, that, that Voldemort got you too! I was so scared-" Lily looked at Sirius, raising an eyebrow.

"Stage Two. He gets worried about everyone around him. We all better get out before him," Sirius said calmly.

"Well, I might not ever get out. James is crushing me to death." Lily said, her voice muffled against James' cloak.

They all got out safely and walked up to the house, with James clutching Lily tightly.

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Author Notes: I really don't like this death and tried to edit it. To me there wasn't enough emotion. What do you guys think?

For anyone wondering when I'm ever going to update the last few chapters, I'm almost almost done with the newest one. I just have to finish this huge…well you'll see. But I should have it out by St. Patrick's Day.

Thank you Demi for giving me critique on my chapters! I'll work on it! I would love to read some of your writing, so you should make an account and post stuff lol. And to answer aquick question in a review, anyone can IM me on AIM whenever I'm on. :-)

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