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A/n: The last part of a FB….that was fast huh? Be proud.

Chapter 21—The Final Glimpses into the Past

"Are you still avoiding him?" Alexia asked as she and Sirius sat down beside Lily.

"I'm not avoiding him, just the situation."

"So you would be avoiding him then?" Sirius asked. Lily sighed and took a bite of food.

"You can't hide forever, Lily." Alexia said softly.

Lily looked at her. "Where's Anya? I haven't seen her today."

"And that would be you changing the subject. No, I haven't seen her either," Alexia sighed.

"She's been disappearing a lot lately. Is something going on?" Sirius asked.

"I don't know." Alexia replied dejectedly.

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"I took care of it already," James said coldly as Lily picked up a file on the desk.

"Davey Gudgeon told me—"

"I was here and I took care of it. I was fair, I know that's what you're thinking. I was fair to Severus Snape—don't worry," James told her. She gave him a look and nodded.

They walked in silence as they did their rounds. "Are you not going to speak to me?"

"Okay…hi Lily, how are you?"

"Oh stop it Potter!" Lily barked.

"I don't know what to say. I've already said it all."

"I know you did."

"And you've been avoiding me for two weeks. I don't know what else to say or what you want me to do." The clock rang and James and Lily walked slowly. "Goodnight Lily." He said as they approached the girls' hall. She smiled weakly at him and he walked on. She took a step on the stairs and another, her mind racing the whole time.

"James wait!" Lily yelled as she came up behind him. He turned around and they were face to face. "Maybe, maybe I've been wrong. Wrong about you and about me and…I'd really like to give you the chance you've been asking for."

"What do you mean?"

"Do I have to spell it out for you Potter? I'll go on a date with you. I'll give you a chance." James smiled. "Don't get too cocky Potter…it's only one date. It doesn't mean I'll fall in love with you." She said then she walked away.

"That's what you think now, Evans," he smiled as he walked upstairs to his room.

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"I had a question I'd been meaning to ask you. Do you remember our parents?" Alexia asked. Anya looked at her.

"No, not really," Anya replied, "sometimes I think I do but I'm not really sure. I remember some things…like the way our mum always smelled like fresh mint and I remember her eyes were really blue and she had hair that was a lot like yours, maybe a little darker. And dad had blonde hair, like Jeremy and brown eyes. He had a hearty laugh and he laughed a lot."

"Yeah, that was them. She had a beautiful smile, too." Alexia smiled at her.

"Why'd you ask? Do you remember a lot about them?"

"Well, not as much as I'd like to, but yeah. I remember." Alexia replied softly. "Hey Anya, where have you been lately? Sometimes it's like you just disappear."

Anya got really quiet. "I don't know. I don't go anywhere unusual. Maybe we just keep missing each other." Alexia nodded but she was really unsettled.

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"You've been on four dates with James…how have they been going?" Alexia asked Lily. Lily sighed and her cheeks turned red.

"They've been…good. He's not that bad."

Alexia laughed at her. "I told you you liked him."

"I never said that. I just—don't think he's that bad. Not like I had originally." Lily smiled as James and Sirius walked by.

"Hey Lily," James whispered as they walked by.

"Hey James." Alexia gave a smiling Lily a look.

"Since when do you call him "James"? What happened to "Potter"?" Alexia smiled.

"Wha—well…I-I…I have to go to class." Lily said as she escaped the scene.

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"Stop it Remus! Stop tickling me!" Alexia laughed.

"Ok, ok I'm done. I love you Alex." He said as he looked at her.

"What?"

"I love you."

She looked at him. "I love you, too." She smiled as he gave her a kiss.

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"I love him!" Lily exclaimed as she sat down beside Remus and Alexia. "I love the bloody git to pieces!"

"James?" Alexia asked with a smile.

"Yeah. You know, Christmas was amazing. He was just such a gentleman and that's all he's always been to me. I never saw it because I was so obsessed with what he wasn't. But you know, it's really great…He's really great. I don't even know what to do with this. It's great to finally admit that I'm in love with James Potter!" Lily beamed uncontrollably.

"Have you admitted it to him?" Remus added.

"Of course I have…days ago. I just like to keep saying it." Lily laughed as she left the library.

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"Anya's been really weird lately," James said one day at lunch. "Haven't you noticed?"

"I have. I don't know what it is. Sometimes…its like she's a different person," Alexia confirmed. "I don't know what to do about it. I don't want to upset her."

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"Lily? Lily…have you seen Anya?" Alexia asked as Lily sat down for breakfast.

"No…she wasn't in bed when I got up. Why?"

"I don't know. I just have this feeling that she's not coming back." Alexia made her way to Dumbledore at the teacher's table. McGonagall saw her come up and got Dumbledore's attention. He was immediately at her side.

"What's the matter dear?" he asked quietly.

"Anya…she's gone. She wasn't here when we woke up and she's been disappearing a lot lately. I just—I have this feeling…"

"I'll look into it, Alexandria. Try not to worry. I'll let you know when I find out anything." Dumbledore said to her with a reassuring smile. But no matter how reassuring his smile, she knew Anya wouldn't be back at Hogwarts.

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"This is great! Can you believe that we're finally out of here!" Sirius smiled to James.

"It's great. It really is," James answered. "I think I'm going to join the Order of the Phoenix. Lily and I have talked about it. She's planning on doing it too. This Voldemort guy has to be stopped before he gets out of control. He's been in working for six years to obtain this level of evil achievement—I just want to stop him. I don't want my kids growing up in some evil world like it's becoming now."

Sirius listened intently. "Well, mate, wherever you go I'm right beside you." James smiled at him.

"Remus and Alex are joining too. I'm not sure who else. We've all talked with Dumbledore and he's going to hook us up with some auror called "Mad-eye" Moody." James explained.

"You can count me in. I really want to stop this evil too," Sirius said. "His followers, Death Eaters, I think that's what they're calling themselves, they are increasing in number, according to the Daily Prophet."

"They are. Normal wizards just like you and me, being taken in by this bloke." James said sadly.

"Do you think that Voldemort's the one who had Anya all those years? Think she's there now…with him?" Sirius asked James.

James tossed him a look. "I don't know. I guess it's possible. I'm sorry things never happened there." Sirius shrugged.

"There are more girls out there. Who knows, maybe I'll find one like Lily." James smiled as he and Sirius joined the others.

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"I have news, Alexia. You should sit down," Moody said a softer voice than normal. She sat as Remus, Dumbledore, a man named Elphias and Lily followed in behind her.

"What's going on?" She asked as she looked into Dumbledore's blue eyes.

"We've received a word from Ireland. Ryan…he's dead, Alexia." Lily said softly.

"Dead? I thought—you said his mission wasn't dangerous!" She directed toward Moody.

"It wasn't until Death Eaters attacked. We're still not sure how they found out what we were doing," Moody explained calmly.

"What about Jeremy? Where is he?"

"He's been informed. He's taking some time off. You should do the same."

"I won't. Evil doesn't take time off and good shouldn't either," she was going to say something else but the words wouldn't come out, only tears that she wouldn't let fall.

"That's not all," Remus said, trying not to show any infliction in his voice. She looked at him and he looked back. "Dedalus said, that as they arrived, before the attack, they reported a cat following them…a black cat, Alex." Her eyes jumped and she pulled her gaze toward Dumbledore.

"Was is Anya?" He didn't answer her. She looked into his blue eyes. He didn't say anything but his eyes held all the answers she needed. "Please…" she begged. "I need to know."

"I believe it was, yes." Alexia jerked her hand from Remus'. "Don't get over-emotional Alexandria. If it was Anastasia, we will find her."

"It's best to keep our head above us," Moody said. "It's important. We have James and Lily's wedding soon and we need to be sure that they are protected. We can't start out on wild chases across the world. You are welcome to give the mission that you have to someone else. Considering the circumstances, it's—"

"No. I'll be fine. I won't over-react. Too many people are at stake for me to try." Moody sent her a sad eye as he and Elpiahs left the room. Lily hugged her and followed. She clung onto Remus and didn't let go as he stroked her hair. When he realized Dumbledore was still standing there, he excused himself.

Dumbledore sat down across from Alexia. "This is horrible. I can't believe that she helped him kill her own brother."

"She was raised in evil, Alexandria. That kind of upbringing is hard to escape."

"Sirius was raised in evil. He's not evil." Alexia defended.

"No, the evil that your sister is surrounded by can't even compare to what the Black family is. That's all she's known—that kind of control and power. The hate is part of her soul. Unfortunately, she hates the ones who tried to help her and love her."

"I'll kill her, Albus. I will. If she touches anyone else that I love—sister or not—I'll kill her." Dumbledore shook his head.

"That is for a later time. You'll always have to live with yourself—don't forget that. And don't turn into her." He got up to leave.

"Albus?" Alexia said as he touched the doorknob. "Thank you."

"For what?" he asked.

"For saving us from being like her," he turned to her. "For taking us in and being my father when you didn't have to."

"The pleasure, Alexandria, was always mine." He held out a hand to her and she hugged him for the first time in years.

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"The wedding's only a few weeks away. I hope it all goes well," Remus whispered to Alexia as he held her in his arms.

"It will; Lily deserves it." Alexia smiled. "Can you believe that in two days, we'll have been together for 4 years? That's a long time."

"It is," he laughed. The air around them got really quiet. "You know, I was going to wait to do this but this just feels like the best time. I hope I'm not totally off my rocker." Alexia looked at Remus as he got off the couch. He went into the bedroom and came back out.

"Remus, what are you doing?" Alexia asked, moving around in her seat/

"Wait…" He smiled. He gave her a small box. "This is for you." She took the small box from his hand and opened it.

"Remus…" she whispered.

"Alex, these last few years have been the best years I've ever had. And a huge part of that is because of you. I can't even tell you how much I love you. And my deepest desire is to spend the rest of my life making all your desires come true. Alex, will you marry me?"

Alexia's eyes welled up with tears. "Of course I'll marry you!" She smiled as he slipped the ring on her finger. "I love you so much. You're the only reason I'm even here right now."

He kissed her soflty and she began to cry. She cried because she was happy, because of her brother, because of the fears she hid in her heart. "It's going to be okay ya know. I know your upset and your worried but it'll all be okay. I promise."

"You can't promise that." He kissed her again.

"I can try. I'll do whatever I can to make you happy."

"I just want you to be safe. I want us to be safe."

"We will," he said as he kissed her again and they went to bed.

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"Do you Lily Miranda Evans take James Nicholas Potter to be your husband, under the name of Merlin, through curses and triumphs until death parts you?"

"I do," she replied.

"Do you James Nicholas Potter take Lily Miranda Evans to be your wife, under the name of Merlin, through curses and triumphs until death parts you?"

"I do," he answered.

The couple pulled out their wands and put the points together. The ceremony leader said the words. "These wands were once separate, now they are together," A glowing circle engrossed their wrists, symbolizing their connection. "Let the circle be unbroken as they travel this life as one. Let no one tear them apart." Then the circle disappeared and they lowered their wands. "You may kiss your bride." And James kissed her. "I now present, Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholas Potter!"

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"We've got to take a picture!" Lily smiled, pulling the maid of honor and best man beside them. James, Lily, Sirius and Alexia all smiled as the photographer snapped the picture. "Let's take another one." She smiled, ushering toward Remus and Peter to join them.

"Remus, take one of Lily and me?" Alexia smiled as she handed him her camera. Lily wrapped her arms around her best friend and Remus snapped a photo of the two girls.

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"I'm glad you could make it to dinner. This is the last time we'll see you until we get back from England."

"How will that go?" Alexia asked.

"I'm not sure. It's horrible going there since my parents have been gone," Lily whispered. "But enough about that. When are you and Remus going to tie the knot?"

Alexia shifted in her seat. "I don't know. We haven't talked about it."

"You haven't talked about it! You've been engaged for almost two years…I think you should talk about it!"

"It's not that easy, Lil. We've talked about it a little bit but…but it's not safe yet. I'm not ready, he's not ready. There's so much going on and…"

"And you're using them all as excuses."

"I am not."

"You are! You're hiding. I'm your best friend and I'm telling you not to wait on Voldemort or Anya or whoever…just marry the man that you love." Lily smiled wisely as she went into the dining room.

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"Part of the reason we asked all of you here was to tell you our news," James smiled.

"What is it?" Siruis snickered. "Did you knock her up already?" They all laughed.

"Yes, I did," James said among all the laughter.

"What?" Remus asked.

"We're going to have a baby!" Lily smiled.

Everyone smiled and congratulated the two. "Another Potter boy to cause some chaos." Sirius smiled.

"No one said it would be a boy," Lily added.

"Right," Sirius said to make Lily happy. "It'll be a boy." He whispered to James.

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"What did she have?" Sirius asked Dumbledore.

"It was a boy. His name is Harry James." Dumbledore told them.

"When can we see them?" Alexia asked.

"I don't know." The four friends looked at each other sadly.

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"Alex, please just work with me on this. I know you and I know you're scared but I told you that everything would work out."

"You don't know that, Remus. You don't."

"Do you want it to work out?" Remus asked her.

"Of course I do! You know that I do." Alexia said as she looked into his eyes.

"Then it will. Alex I want to marry you. We need to set a date." Remus urged with his eyes.

"We'll have to talk to Dumbledore. Lily and James have to be there."

"We will."

"I was thinking about my parents' anniversary."

"When's that?"

"November 3."

"Novemember 3 then." Remus smiled.

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"Alexia ya don't want ta see this," Hagrid said to her.

"Hagrid, move."

"I won't." he insisted.

"Let her in. She won't stop unless you do," Dumbledore told Hagrid. She walked up to him. "Alexandria, this isn't something you'll ever be able to take back."

"Let me in. I want to see," she insisted. Remus was already inside.

"Alex…" he whispered. She looked past him and saw the two of them on the ground.

"Where's Harry?" she asked Dumbledore. "Can I see my godson?"

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"Peter's dead," Remus said as he came in with red eyes. "Sirius did it." Alexia looked up at him with Harry wrapped up in her arms.

"He wouldn't do that. He didn't do this either. He wouldn't. James was a brother to him! I'll never believe it. Don't you believe it either!"

Remus didn't say anything. Dumbledore walked in the room.

"Alexandria, come look at this."

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"Where's Harry going to be?" Alexia asked.

"Lily's only relatives, the Dursleys," Dumbledore replied.

"Muggles? Lily hated them." Remus said.

"It's the safest thing. Trust me."

Alexia looked down at the ground and saw all the cat foot prints around the house. "Remus…" she said when Dumbledore left. "I have to…"

"I know." He said sadly.

"I may never—"

"I know that too." Remus said weakly. "You find her."

"I will," Alexia sighed. "We were supposed to get married in 4 days…"

"It's okay." She looked at her finger and wiggled the ring. "Keep it."

"Don't wait for me, Remus. Promise that you won't wait for me."

"I can't promise that. I can't promise and it be truthful."

"Are you sure you want me to keep this?" Alexia asked Remus.

"Yes, it's for until we meet again." She started to cry and he pulled her close to him. "I love you, Alex. That'll never change. You'll always be the first one I ever loved." She couldn't say anything. He kissed her for the last time before he left with Hagrid.

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"Alexandria, here's the new information we have. You're to use your grandmother's maiden name…Salvati. Alexandria Hannon is dead now," Dumbledore said. "Anything you send, send through me at Hogwarts. I can deliever it."

"And you'll send updates about Harry?"

"I will, yes." Dumbledore smiled. "You don't have to do this you know?"

"I know. And yes I do have to do this," she caught his look. "Remus understands."

"Alright, I'm not going to talk you out of this. I won't even try."

"Albus, Jeremy didn't do it. He wouldn't betray the Order."

"I know that. I'm going to try my best to get him off."

"Sirius wouldn't either…"

Dumbledore shot her a look. "We're not talking about that. You have enough to worry about." She smiled weakly and hugged him. "Be careful. Owl if you need me."

"I will," she said as she looked around Hogwarts for the last time.

(sc) PRESENT TIME!

Harry looked at Alexia. "You're my godmother?" She nodded her head as she played with the ring on her finger. Harry looked at the others. He had more questions now than he had before.

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