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To my amazing reviewers:

Emma-J-Riddle: I'm glad you enjoyed it. This chapter isn't really drama filled. Personally I don't like it that much, but I hope you have a better opinion of it.

Ashley: I personally am not working on any other Lily James fics, but I might soon because I have something in mind. You didn't leave your email address anyway, (it didn't show up) so I wouldn't have been able to. I hope you enjoy this chapter too, and thanks for reviewing. I appreciate it.

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Heaven and Earth: I am so glad that you loved it. I love seeing reviews like that. Thanks so much for the review I really appreciate it. Reviews make me want to keep my story going, unlike my other Harry Potter story that died (.

Sarcastic spastic: Yes, we saw a new side to Sirius. Remus will wind up telling Alexis soon, so don't worry, that's coming up. I completely agree that sometimes you do need that other kind of comfort that family and friends can't always give. Remus wasn't there at first, but he will be. And thanks for the input about chapter lengths too.

Previously: (It was all about Alexis and Remus)

"I don't want you to have to be guarded around me. I want you to trust me just like I trust you."

Remus nodded in silent thought.

Alexis had been watching Remus intently during her speech. Something was up and she could tell he was keeping something from her.

Remus quickly shook himself out of his thoughts. He moved closer to Alexis and held her close to him.

"I'm here for you Alex. Lily is tough, and I know you'll pull her through it. I'll be right here standing by your side all the way. I can be your safest place to hide."

Alexis moved closer to him and sunk into his embrace. She felt so safe and protected with him. With him standing by her side and holding her up, in the end, Alexis knew they would all make it through.

Chapter 11: I just witnessed a miracle…

Around midnight James was still sitting by the couch next to Lily. Alexis had finished healing the bruises on Lily, and the broken bones were supposed to heal overnight. Lily was still unconscious, and Alexis had said that if she hadn't woken up by morning, then they would need to find the Headmaster.

James took a hold of Lily's small hand and brought it to his mouth, leaving a small kiss on it.

James felt Lily's hand twitch inside of his. A moment later, her eyelids fluttered opened and she looked at him.

"James," she whispered.

"Lily, how do you feel?"

"It hurts, James."

"What does?"

"My heart, James," she whispered.

Just as James was about to panic thinking she was having a heart attack, Lily spoke again, "Please don't break it."

James sighed and said, "Never Lily. I promise."

Lily had a small smile on her face, and drifted off to sleep. James watched over her the rest of the night, but he couldn't help his eyes from closing towards daybreak.

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Alexis arrived in the morning with a bunch of food in her bag. She saw James was awake sitting next to Lily, holding her hand, and talking to her quietly. What surprised Alexis the most was that Lily was talking back.

"Lily!" Alexis yelled running over to her best friend, "How are you. I was so worried about you. I love you Lils don't ever do that again please."

Lily let out a small laugh.

Alexis composed herself again and asked, "When did you wake up Lily?"

James took the liberty of answering, "It was somewhere around midnight, and it was only a few moments, and then she fell asleep again, and when I woke up this morning she was already awake."

Alexis nodded and took a seat next to Lily. "James, I'm going to have to ask you to leave for a little while I look over Lily. Go get a bite to eat and you can come back in a half hour."

James nodded and left the two girls in the room.

"Lily, how are you feeling in general? Is your body sore anywhere?"

"Well, when I breathe my ribs hurt a lot, my wrist hurts, I have an awfully bad headache, and my leg hurts a little."

"Well your ribs should start to feel better in a few days. They were broken. I managed to mend them back together, but they may still be a bit bruised and sore.

"For that you are going to have to take this potion three times a day. The pain should go away in about three days," Alexis said while getting out a vial and handing it to Lily, "Drink up."

Lily took the vial and said, "Cheers," while gulping it down. "You know Alexis that wasn't all that bad. I expected it to taste vile."

Alexis smiled mischievously, "it's part of my technique as a healer, but don't worry. It's completely safe. I had it sent in for approval and then I got it patented."

Next Alexis took Lily's wrist into her hand. "It still seems a bit swollen, but it doesn't feel like anything is broken. Let's just ice that for a little while.

Alexis then looked at Lily's leg. It had healed dramatically from the night before. It wasn't broken any longer, but she imagined it was still a bit painful, and it most definitely wasn't safe for Lily to walk on.

"Lily," Alexis said, "your leg had been broken. Now though it's all healed, but it will probably remain painful for a couple of days. It isn't safe for you to walk on though. It's going to need quite a bit of time to heal. So you can use crutches for now."

Lily grimaced at the thought of having to use crutches, but there was nothing she could do about it.

"Taking this potion here twice a day will help with the pain," Alexis told her.

"Lily, about your headache though. I have a feeling that you suffered a concussion. The thing is that I'm not quite sure how to treat those. I'm going to look in the library though for something to help you with it. In the meantime though, just be sure not to hit it again please."

Lily nodded and thanked Alexis just at the door to the Head's common room opened. In walked a very anxious looking James and Professor McGonagall.

Alexis and Lily had no idea what was going on and before they could even begin to wonder, McGonagall spoke.

"Good morning Miss Evans and Miss Garcia. I'd like a private word with the both of you. Mr. Potter please excuse yourself from the room."

James nodded and left to the hallway. Once he had left, Professor McGonagall took a seat and faced both Lily and Alexis.

"Miss Evans, the Head Girl disappearing from sight for twenty four hours does not go unnoticed in school. I realize something is going on, and I need to know exactly what this news is for your safety and the safety of everyone else. I know it involves Mr. Cantore and your relationship, but I need to know specifics dear," Professor McGonagall said in a gentle voice.

"It's a long story, Professor," Lily said.

"Miss Evans, I have as much time as the story needs, and if you would feel more comfortable with Miss Garcia here, she is entitled to stay for however long it may take."

Lily nodded and began to tell Professor McGonagall the entire story. Lily didn't leave anything out. She told the professor about all of the threats, all of the abuse, all of the tears, how it affected her life, and finally how she tried countless times to fight back and the fear she faced every day. At the end of it, Lily felt relieved and like an enormous weight had been lifted from her shoulders.

"Miss Evans, you are truly an extraordinary girl. You have dealt with an extreme amount so far this year, and you handled it very well for the most part. Rest assured, your teachers will be given a reason for your absence in classes, but the real reason will remain a safe secret. Mr. Cantore will be handled in an appropriate manner without anything leading back to you. Miss Evans you have your friends and me on your side. Don't worry everything will sort itself out."

Lily smiled weakly at the professor and said, "Thank you."

"Don't mention it Miss Evans. Good day to you and Miss Garcia. If you need anything please alert either me or Professor Dumbledore. We are the only two aware of the situation, and it will remain that way unless you want otherwise."

Lily nodded, "I like it that way"

Professor McGonagall nodded and left the room.

"Never in my life have I seen McGonagall act so nice to someone and so caring. Never. I have just witnessed a miracle," Alexis remarked.

I know this isn't as long as my other chapters guys and I'm sorry. I've had this done since the last time I updated, (but I didn't post because I wanted to see if I would get more reviews), and writing more is killing me right now. I have the best ideas, and my wrist is injured so its painful to type, meaning I can't get them down and this hurts too much so I'm done here. I'm really sorry with the SAT distraction, losing people, injuries, and of course school and junior year with everyone on back about colleges. Well I hope you at least enjoy it, and once again I'm really really sorry. Pain. I'm going now. Review please.