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I AM SO SORRY I HAVEN'T UPDATED FOR SO LONG!

"Harry, while your fervor is much appreciated, this decision isn't up to you." Dumbledore said quietly. Harry glowered quickly and discreetly at Albus, and then looked pleadingly at Sirius.

"You can't go yet! Just stay...a week! Or a month! Remus wants you to; he knew it would be risky when he started the spell!" Harry protested before he could stop himself. Lily's eyes watered with tears.

"Oh, Albus, it isn't fair! This is what James and I dreamed of, having a baby and watching him grow up! And we accepted giving our lives for his, but now to come back and be faced with this choice?" Lily cried helplessly. James's face was sober and impassive, but he pulled Lily into a tight hug. Dumbledore sighed heavily and rested his face in one hand. Sirius stood up angrily, his chair falling back in his haste.

"I'm going to kill Moony for this!" He growled. Harry hurried over to his side.

"Sirius, just stay for awhile, all right?" Harry asked desperately. Sirius looked pleadingly at James.

"James, mate, c'mon, we can stay for a week at least. Nothing will happen to Remus, it'll be like he slept for a week, nothing else! And...Harry's had everything taken from him, we owe him at least a week!" Sirius begged James. Lily's head shot up off James's shoulder.

"Please, James, can we stay? Just a week, and then, we'll leave again, but,"

"Why are you all asking my permission? I want to stay just as much as you all!" James laughed. Harry felt instant relief and happiness. He beamed at the three adults in front of him. All three suddenly glanced hopefully at Dumbledore.

"I'll say nothing. This is not my concern." Dumbledore said after an uncertain pause.

"Great." Harry said firmly. "You all can stay with me!" Harry said cheerfully. He still felt awkward around his parents, but he grabbed Sirius's hand and led him out of Dumbledore's office, with the Potters following him.

"What about your roommates?" James asked as the steps swiveled downwards. Harry shrugged, grinning.

"Ever since the Triwizard Tournament, I've learned enough spells to slow down, take down, or put down just about anything." Harry informed them. Sirius grinned proudly and rumpled Harry's already rumpled hair. Lily gave an excited squeak and jumped up and down, still clinging to James's arm.

"Did you hear that James? Did you hear? Harry was in a Triwizard Tournament!" She clamored. James grinned and pulled his arm out of her grasp.

"I know Lil, I was standing right here. How'd you do?" James asked.

"He won." Sirius injected. Their little elevator stopped, and the four began to head towards Gryffindor Tower. Lily grabbed James's hand.

"I never thought I'd walk through these halls again." She said. James looked around fondly with a grin.

"Neither did I. So, you won the Triwizard Tournament?" James asked. Harry's smile lessened a bit.

"Yeah, I won. But one of the other competitors died."

"Died?" Lily's voice cut in, shocked.

"He was killed by Voldemort." Harry said hollowly.

"Was he a Death Eater?" Lily asked.

"No. We decided to split the prize and both touch the trophy, which was a port key to Voldemort. They didn't need him, so they killed him." Harry was speaking in a monotone. Suddenly, there was a loud bell, and doors began to open. With a quick pop, Sirius turned into his dog shape. Kids poured out of the classes, and stood stock still in the halls.

"Lily and James Potter!" The whispers barely even registered to the four, who walked on towards the tower, unaware.

Again, I'm really sorry it's been so long! I have a small case of writer's block too, so any constructive criticism and reviews will help!