A/N: Hey! 21 reviews! I LOVE your reviews! Reviews inspire me to right! So thank you to all that put the time into reading and reviewing my story! Oh... and I know it's weird that this chapter jumps to Christmas...
During Herbology the next day Dylan had passed Lily a piece of parchment, she quietly opened it. On it it read: Meet me in the library after dinner, I'll explain.
Lily knew what it meant. Lily had yet to find out how he knew Hermione was her mother. She went to dinner to find both guys acting perfectly normal. Lily had guessed Dylan didn't want Brian to know about the secret meeting. Dylan left during dinner and Lily soon after. She quietly walked along the corridors which she had become quite fond of. She knew exactly were the library was she went there most every day. Dylan and Brian teased her that that was her favorite place in the whole school, but secretly Lily knew it probably was. She came to the library and tip toed inside. She spotted Dylan immediately in a comfy chair holding a book of spells, hexes, and incantations. She grabbed the book and looked at his surprised face and started laughing. He laughed along to while Lily also sat in a chair right next to hers. At first there was silence but Lily was really curious.
"How did you know?" Lily asked looking down at her knees.
"Well for starters my dad is an auror." Her looked at Lily. She was still staring at her knees. "My dad is really good friends with Ronald Weasly." Lily looked up. Her mom had mentioned him in a couple of letters. "They became really good friends since Ron is an auror too. Ron probably comes to my house at least twice a week. Well as you probably know, Ron is Harry's best mate so Harry tagged along a coupled of times." This story was going to slow for Lily. But she didn't say a word. "This led to discussion of Hermione Granger. Seeing how Harry got lost in depression right after your mom left. He would talk about how much he missed her. But I always thought the passion was a little too strong. So when you came along and told your secret it seemed fairly obvious that Hermione was your mother." Lily stood up. She didn't care that she was about to cry. She didn't care that she was running in the corridors. She didn't want to think of her mom as the bad guy, she didn't want Harry to go into a depression because of her. She didn't feel like living.
She was running as her tears ran down her face. Until she ran into some one. It was Mr. Malfoy. He looked at the little girl crying. He wasn't a mom but he knew how to take care of some one. He slowly walked her back to the common room where Lily said the pass word in a shaky voice. Draco turned her around. He looked at the small girl. "Lily, I want you to stay in go outside tomorrow. I want you to have fun tomorrow. I'm giving you permission not to come to class tomorrow. I will inform Professor McGonagall. Promise me you wont come to class tomorrow. Okay?" Draco didn't want her to go into a sad state. He obviously didn't know he was helping Harry's kid but it was a nice notion.
The Quidditch try outs were coming up. She didn't want to try out but the 2 boys dragged her there. She was trying out for seeker. Lily blushed when she was done and saw the two boys faces. "Your smart and talented." Dylan said with a smirk. Lily blushed harder. She would've never thought she would make the team. But she did.
Christmas Time:
Lily was laying in her bed very comfortably. The sheets were wrapped perfectly around her body and the warmth was just wonderful. Lately she loved waking up early even though that meant she had to get out of her lovely bed. She got up early to go to the window. For the past week it snowed, a light snow but it was snow. This was Lily's favorite time of year, she loved how she could look at each individual snowflake while read a book in the warmth of a castle. She loved how she could feel so happy just because of what she thought looked like frozen clouds. She loved how she could go outside for hours and never feel cold. She loved winter.
She got up and pulled on her robes, brushed her teeth, and combed her hair which seemed especially frizzy today. The school year had been going great so far. She was still answering the questions, she still had her two best friends, but now for the first time she felt like she had a dad. Of course he didn't know it was her, but she could feel he connection. She had been writing her mother for what seemed like 5 times a week. Hermione had found a a steady job and was getting singing gigs every now and then. After she smoothed her hair out Lily found her self looking out the window, but now because of snow because of an owl. She opened the window before the owl could hit it. It was her mom, and this letter held great news.
Dear Lily,
I hope the school year has gone by easily. Well of course it has, I mean your my daughter right? Just kidding, kind of. How our your friends Dylan and Brian? They seem like nice boys. Well I have great news, On Christmas all the kids that stay for Christmas and the staff are going to hear me sing! Leave it to Dumbledore to come to my house and personally invite me to sing at the school dance thing. Well of course I cant go since Harry is there. I hope your having fun. Also I was surprised to hear from Dumbledore that you were the new Gryffindor quitdditch seeker. Thanks for letting into your life! Just joking.
With all the love in the world,
Your mom xoxoxo
Lily looked dumbfounded. She had to get her mom to come there. She slowly walked along the corridors. She went into the great hall and piled eggs, bacon and toast into a hill of food. She also had a goblet of hot cocoa with mini marsh mellows. The two boys were still amazed at how much she could eat, while she still kept her figure, not that they ever said that out loud. Lily finished her food and got up. She had barely spoken, but not because she was mad, because she was thinking. Dylan looked up at her. He looked a little disappointed to see Lily leaving, but Lily didn't notice.
She was early to D.A.D.A class early. She started to stop waiting for the two boys. She was afraid she was going to be late if she waited for them. She took her seat near the back. Harry didn't even notice she entered, until he looked up.
"Oh, sorry Lily. Didn't notice you were there." Lily smiled. She had been staring at his black messy hair. Harry looked slightly guilty.
"I took your spot." Lily sad with a big smile on her face. Harry looked at her with a confused face. "I took your place. You were the first first year seeker in over a hundred years. Now I am. I took your place." Lily smiled again. She wanted him to be her dad. Not her teacher. Lily felt really comfortable talking to him. Harry immediately looked happy.
"You sure did." He looked down and then back up. " I never realized that. Until you were very nice to point it out." Lily giggled. "You are taking my place." Harry smiled and looked at the door. More student were coming in. He started the class. Lily didn't notice but Harry kept getting glances at her. Lily didn't notice because she was staring at Dylan. Her feelings were now starting to bloom. It was really odd for Lily. This had been the first time she had ever really liked some one. 5 minutes until class was over Mr.Potter asked the class if they had any questions. Lily raised her hand.
"Yes, Ms. Chapman?"He asked looking quizzically at her. She normally understood every word he said. She didn't normally ask questions.
"Are you coming to the Holiday dance?" Lily asked. She could feel the other students staring at her. Even Dylan. Lily wasn't going to back out though.
"No. I have plans this year." Harry said. Kind of lieing. He truthfully never went to the school dances. But this year he was planning to go to his vacation home in Britain.
"Okay." Lily said. The bell rang, they left off to go to lunch. Lily couldn't help, but grin. Her mom would come. She didn't care lunch was next. She ran to her common room, got parchment and wrote on a piece of parchment that Harry had plans, yes it was messy but it was pretty legible. She ran to go give it to her owl. She ran back down and went outside. She fell on her back and in the 6 inches of snow. She laid there and maid a snow angel. She loved this. She didn't want to move, she wanted to lay there for ever. She saw Dylan run out side. She could see the relief on his face when Dylan spotted her. He ran and fell right next to her. He was breathing hard and his face was red. She rolled over on her stomach.
"Where's Brian?" Lily asked holding back giggles.
"Don't know." I didn't tell him where I was going. I was looking for you, I ran up to our dorm and looked out the window and saw you. Laying here." Dylan said letting out another big breath.
"Was I that irresistible?" Lily said laughing. She looked at him laughing too. She looked at her watch. 'Oh. My. Bloody god.' She was five minutes late to History of Magic, well so was Dylan but he didn't care. She looked at him worried. "WE'RE LATE!" She basically screamed. She help him up and smiled. They were really close. Once again they locked eyes. Lily bent forward closed her eyes and kissed. Just for 3 seconds at most but it was her first kiss. The remarkable thing was he kissed back. That was the best 3 seconds of her life. She grabbed his hand and started running. They got to the class room and silently entered. There teacher/ghost was turned around the whole time. That sat down next to Brian. Unfortunately Brian was in the middle.
"I won't be late again 500 times on my desk tomorrow Lily and Dylan." There professor turned around and looked at them. They both blushed.
Christmas day:
Lily's mom had written back saying she would some back as long as Harry wasn't there. She was so excited. Dylan and Lily were staying at school while Brian left 2 days ago to his family. It had been a little awkward every time the accidentally got to close or started talking, but as far as Lily could tell the kiss was just a dream.
Ron's House:
"Harry come on please!" Ron was talking into the phone. "Why wont you come to the dance. It's gonna be fun?" Ron said. He did want to go to the dance and he really wanted Harry to come to. Even is that meant sounding like a kid. "You NEVER have fun! What happened to old Harry. The Harry that dragged me into a forbidden forest while following spiders. What happened to the Harry that defeat Voldemort? What happened to the Harry that's my best mate?" Ron had done his best, if Harry said no to that it was over.
"Fine." He heard Harry say.
"Okay but get over here now. Were already gonna be late."
Back at Hogwarts:
Hermione was setting up. She didn't want to be seen so she was let in through a secret entrance. Professor McGonagall had seen her already and so had Dumbledore. They both couldn't believe how wonderfully she had grown up. They were the only two that knew about Lily, and Hemione was glad. Shew as s nervous she was shaking. It was a casual dance so it wasn't a big deal, but Lily wore a dress her mother gave her that she absolutely adored. She put her hair in a bun with a little lip gloss and was fine. She was so happy to see her mom. She went into the great hall where her mom was going to sing. She spotted Dylan and gave him a hug from behind. He turned around and hugged her back. She couldn't of felt happier. Just then Harry and Ron walked in. Lily was in shock. She had to tell her mom. But unfortunately she was about to be on stage.
"Hello all Hogwart students and staff!" Dumbledore announced. A round of Applause came from the crowed. "Tonight I am very glad to announce we have a very special guess. Her is our singer Sarah Chapman." Another round of applause came. Lily felt like she was going to cry. Her mother walked on stage in a beautiful long red dress and red heels. Her eyes were closed, she started to sing:
(Kelly Clarkson)
Here's the thing We started out friendsIt was cool, but it was all pretend
Yeah, yeah, since you been gone
Dedicated, you took the time
Wasn't long till I called you mine
Yeah, yeah, since you been gone
And all you'd ever hear me say
Is how I picture me with you
That's all you'd ever hear me say
But since you been gone
I can breathe for the first time
I'm so movin' on, yeah yeah
Thanks to you, now I get what I want
Since you been gone-"
She cut off. She had looked up. Her eyes were open. And now they were wide. She had seen Harry. She started crying and ran off stage.
Harry had seen her. So had Ron and Draco. All three of them started running after her. Lily did the only thing she could. She got up on stage and started singing the rest of the song.
"How can I put it, you put me on
I even fell for that stupid love song
Yeah, yeah, since you been gone
How come I'd never hear you say
I just wanna be with you
Guess you never felt that way
But since you been gone
I can breathe for the first time
I'm so movin' on, yeah, yeah
Thanks to you, now I get, I get what I want
Since you been gone
You had your chance, you blew it
Out of sight, out of mind
Shut your mouth, I just can't take it
Again and again and again and again
Since you been gone (since you been gone)
I can breathe for the first time
I'm so movin' on, yeah yeah
Thanks to you (thanks to you)
Now I get, I get what I want
I can breathe for the first time
I'm so movin' on, yeah yeah
Thanks to you (thanks to you)
Now I get (I get)
You should know (you should know) that I get
I get what I want
Since you been gone
Since you been gone
Since you been gone
Lily finished. She sang it the best she could. she immediately ran off
the song after a long round of applause for her. She needed to find her
mom. Oddly enough she found the confused men first. They all turned
around at the sound from behind them. They all looked at her. She
wanted to cry, they were just staring.
"Where is your mum?" Harry asked. He was quite sure Lily was his daughter now. Lily stood blankly.
"I DON'T KNOW! YOU LIED! YOU WEREN'T SUPPOSE TO BE HERE!" She couldn't help it. She was angry. Really angry. "YOU SAID YOU WEREN'T COMING. IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT SHE'S CRYING. IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT SHES SAD. IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT I GREW UP FOR 11 YEARS WITH OUT A DAD!" Lily was crying now. But she was yelling and she was yelling what she really felt. Harry also felt the tears. Draco and Ron were confused. Really Confused. Harry walked over and put his arms around Lily. Lily fought to get away, She did. She didn't want to be near any one. Not her dad. Not her mom. No one. She ran. Then unexpectedly she turned back around. "Don't dare tell any one. My mom meant what she said. You don't tell a soul!" She turned her back to the three men. She started running. She didn't know where to go. She turned. She ran outside, she looked at her watch it was 4:15 and the night and snow were amazing. She looked up again to find some one. Dylan was sitting in the snow waiting for her. He stood up form the snow. She ran to him and hugged him. She didn't let go. Dylan held her. Lily knew he was going to hold her until the end of time if she so desired. She was crying on his shoulder. She felt like the only one in the world. Dylan was the only one she wanted now.
