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New Resolutions III
Chapter 9- Home Coming
By: Abbie Haven Snape

The weeks at Hogwarts passed quickly for everyone. Classes went on as planned and the Trouble Makers were to absorbed in trying to pass mid-terms then to worry with Zachary Malone. Lily and Austin were tied for head of their year with a Ravenclaw.

"Are you going home Austin?" asked Lily as they ate dinner in the Great Hall the day before they were to leave.

"Yeah…I wasn't planning on it but then Dad wrote," he said.

"Don't sound so excited," said Sierra.

"If you had my father, you would too," he said looking at her.

"Point taken," she said.

"If it becomes too unbearable, you can always come to my house," said Lily. "Christian is basically there five times a week during the summer and so is Nathan and Savannah."

"I might take you up on that," he muttered. "That is if your Dad doesn't want to kill me."

"Not kill…maybe lecture some…"

"Same thing."

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"You better owl and fire call me," said Lily as the Hogwarts Expressed came to a stop.

"I will," promised Austin, grabbing both of their bags.

"You both better talk to me," said Sierra.

"You'll be at house most of the time so it wouldn't matter," said Lily.

Sierra nodded in agreement as they all made their way off the train. Lily smiled as she saw Leah, Tommy, and Logan.

"Mum!" she yelled throwing her arms around Leah's neck.

Leah hugged her back tightly. "Hey babe," she said giving her a kiss.

Lily pulled apart and bent down and gave Logan, who had been saying her name over and over, a hug. Picking him up, she also gave Tommy a hug.

"Hey Leah," muttered Sierra, Nathan, and Christian.

"Hi kids," she said looking at them.

"Oh, Mum…this is Cooper Wood."

"Pleasure to met you Miss Snape," said Cooper.

"Like wise but please call me Leah."

"And this is Austin Blaine."

Leah looked at him up and down before giving a small smile. "Hello Austin."

Austin offered his hand and Leah took it. "Hello ma'am."

"Same for you…Leah."

Austin nodded. Then he turned to Lily, offering a smile. "I'll talk to you later."

"Where's your Dad?" she asked, looking around.

"Like he would be here."

"Then who-"

"My little sister and her nanny," he said.

"I didn't know you had a little sister," she said as Logan began to pull on Austin's pants.

"Yeah. She's seven. Give me a five Logan," he said bending down and sticking out his hand.

Logan smacked his hand, giggling as Austin began to tickle him.

"What's her name?"

"Kyki. And if you met her and she doesn't like you, it's nothing personal. Just Father," he said ruffling Tommy's hair.

"Good to know."

"A.J.!"

Both turned to where a little girl was waving. She had chocolate brown, curly hair and beautiful blue eyes. She looked different than her brother, more approachable. The lady behind her didn't though. The middle-aged women didn't look anything but hateful.

"That's Kyki," he said turning to Lily.

"Austin! Let's go!" yelled the nanny.

"And that would be her oh so nice nanny. I'M COMING! I'll talk to you over break. Don't worry," he said handing her bag to her.

"You better."

"Austin!" she yelled again.

"Coming!" he yelled back.

"Have a good time at home. As much fun as you can."

"Yeah…I'll try."

"A.J.!"

"A.J.?" asked Tommy.

"Austin Jeremiah. She always calls me that even though she knows I hate it. Bye," he said giving a small smile.

Lily smiled, not expecting what he did next. He leaned in and gave her a kiss on the cheek before saying bye to the rest of the group. Lily blushed a little as Tommy gave her a little kick.

"I can see why your father was a little worried about Austin," said Leah in her ear.

Lily jumped, turning and blushing worse. "We're just friends."

"For now…" said Tommy, smirking.

Lily punched him in the arm, glaring. Her attention then was back on Austin. He had picked up Kyki and was spinning her around. She could hear Kyki's giggles from where she was. She figured that Austin was the only good male influence on her. Austin smiled at her one last time before they disappeared.

"Well…I think we should be getting home. Nathan, your aunt is at our house so I guess you will be coming with me. And so will you Christian…both of your parents are at our house," said Leah, picking up Logan.

"Awesome," they both said together.

"Our house is like the get together house. They are still planning the party. You would think all of the details would be worked out by now," said Tommy.

"Bye Sierra!" said Lily, giving her a hug. "You know Mum…"

"Procrastinator?" he suggested.

"Having to have everything perfect," said Lily.

"Too perfect…"

Lily laughed, wrapping her arm around him as they left.

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"Can I get a new dress for the party?" asked Kori as she spun around the room.

"I just got you a new one a couple days ago," said Draco, grabbing her side as she passed.

"So? I need a new one for the party Daddy," she said, smiling.

"I think we can get you a new dress Kori," said Ginny.

Kori, six years old now, smiled at her father as she continued to spin around in her pink skirt.

Lily smiled as she watched the scene in the living room. Kori continued to spin around until she actually bumped into Lily. Kori stopped and looked at her. "LILS!" she yelled throwing her around her.

"Hey Lily," said Damien, eight now, standing up and hugging her too.

"Hey guys!" she said giving them a kiss before they moved on the Christian.

Lily smiled as she looked at the adults in the room. She walked into the room and jumped into Draco lap. "Hey Uncle Dray," she said giving him a hug.

"Hey babe…I liked your last letter. Your Christmas List?" he said, smiling.

"Well…I'm not here to tell you am I?" she asked with a smirk.

Draco laughed, giving her a kiss on top of the head. Lily then got up and went around the table hugging everyone.

"So, what have I missed?" she asked sitting down beside Bill.

"Um…planning this party," said Ginny.

"So I have heard. Sounds as if the whole wizarding world is going to be here," she said.

"Probably half of it," muttered Draco.

"Are you serious?" she asked, mouth open a bit.

"Yup…The Snape's are like high society now," said Draco.

Leah slapped him on the back of the head as she passed. "I heard that, and I recent that comment. We are "high society"…we just have a lot of friends," she said.

Lily laughed. She missed being at home. Her mother and uncle were always hilarious together. So were Ginny and Draco for that matter. When the whole Weasley family got together though, there was never a dull moment.

"Do I get a new dress for the party?" asked Lily.

"See…I'm not the only one that wants one!" said Kori loudly.

Lily laughed at her. "How about if Mum says yes, your Mum can take us. We both know she has more style then mine," she said smiling.

"Lily Grace," said Leah, smiling.

"I think I would agree with Lils on this on Leah. You've got the whole "mummy" look going on and everything," said Ginny.

"And what look do you have going on?" asked Leah.

"The mummy with…a hint of being…"

"Sexy," said Draco for her.

"Thanks honey. Yes, sexy," said Ginny, smiling.

"I'll show you and my daughter. I am just as young as you as Ginny. I might have had three kids but I still have body," she said.

"I would say," said Harry coming into the room.

"Daddy!" said Lily, standing in a hurry and running to him. She wrapped her arms around him as she felt him left her up and spun her around.

"Haven't even unpacked your things yet?" he asked as he sat her down, seeing her bag on the floor.

"Nope…just got here a couple minutes ago."

"Long enough to ask for a new dress," said Leah.

Lily gave a little smile at her father. "I got it. And she wants Ginny to take her," he said looking at Lily to Leah.

"Yes!"

"Nothing personal Mum just like I would love to have Aunt Fleur take me. She has the best style and she's older than both of you."

"Thanks," said both Ginny and Leah.

Lily shrugged and smiled. "But on the bright side, Mum, you are better than Aunt Hermione."

"Thanks good to know," she said.

Lily smiled before the whole room burst into laughter. She was glad to be home.

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A/N- Hey everyone! I am so sorry it has taken me sooo long to update. My life has just been so busy between school, family and my boy friend being in the hospital. I should have another chapter up soon…and yes, you will find out what my plot is in chapter 10 or 11 I am thinking.

Hugs to shirriez, ArkMage, starangel2106, and HecateDeMort.

Love From,
Abbie Haven