A/N: Well here it is. I'm sorry it wasn't out on Monday, but my beta was having some problems in real life, so I completely understand the delay. I would just like to say that if you all could keep here in mind as she gets through her real life troubles. This is Halloween plus there is some action where Lily and Harry kick some major ass! The other Marauders joint of course, they just don't do as well. I hope you like the chapter. I'll talk some more at the end.
Harry Potter and
the Paradox of Time
Chapter 8: Halloween and the First Attack
Harry resolved after that they would train harder. If he couldn't remove the block than he would train till he didn't need to remove the block. He also pushed Lily even harder. As a result they started to withdraw even more from the rest of the school.
Even though Harry tried to set aside time for the Marauders he tended to forget a lot or would lose track of time in training sessions.
Sirius started to get agitated at this. He probably would have taken it out on Harry too if he had seen him enough to give him his opinion on the matter. Peter even started to worry which usually didn't happen. He was starting to become jealous of all the time Harry was spending with Lily. He attributed the abnormally cold attitude that Harry showed towards him to this time, because Lily had never really been friendly with him or even paid him any attention in the past.
Remus however kept silent as he started to observe more and more un-James-like behavior. His suspsions continued to build, but he still couldn't pin down the exact thing that was different about his friend.
It had been a week since Harry and Lily had discovered the ritual, and they were training more than they had done on a normal day during the summer.
Harry and Lily were training again that night after dinner in the Room of Requirement when they decided to take a break after going at it for the past hour and a half.
"Harry," Lily started as they sat down to the water the room had provided.
"What?" Harry asked back continuing to catch his breath.
"I know that you mission is important and all, but if you keep tiring yourself like you are now, you won't be around to even attempt your mission. This past week you have been harder on yourself than you needed to be. You have withdrawn so much, that you don't do much else beside train and go to classes. Sirius is starting to get angry at you, and I think Peter is a little jealous of all the time we spend together. Then there is Remus. I can tell he is watching you, and you haven't been exactly on top of your game. He might figure you out if it keeps going on like this. I'm starting to worry about you." Lily said all at once so he couldn't interrupt her.
Harry however didn't immediately answer like she thought he would. He thought about it, before he responded bitterly at that, "I don't think I'll kill my self. Don't you remember the Prophecy I told you about, 'Either must die at the hand of the other, for neither can live while the other survives.' That part right there tells you. I can't die unless Voldemort does it himself. I doubt a little training will do much. And who cares about the Marauders. It isn't like they can help anyways. Sirius and Remus would probably freak out that I killed James, and I don't care what happens to that no good rat, Pettigrew."
Lily was taken back by his answer. She thought about snapping back at him, but that would probably just make things worse. "This is because of the ritual, isn't it? You have been like this ever since last week when we found it. You know we could just find your parents and have the ritual taken off. It isn't that big of a deal you know."
Lily regretted what she said immediately. Harry lost his tough exterior as she could see him fight to keep his emotions under control.
Harry shook his head and replied, "No. I can't. What if I tell them and that changes their future or something? I could never be born. Then this would be my last chance at beating Voldemort. If I am never born the world won't even have a hope. It would be just like handing the world over to Voldemort on a silver platter. I can't do that, no I won't do that. I refuse to do anything that might jeopardize that."
Lily had never thought of that, but she doubted that something like that would ever happen. From the little that he had told her of his parents she could tell they were deeply in love, and she doubted that his story would change that. Never the less she never brought the subject up again.
Harry started to go easier in training, and even spent more time then usual with the Marauders. It seemed to calm down Peter and Sirius, though Harry didn't really give a damn how Peter felt. It also seemed to dull the werewolf friend's doubts of him a little.
As Halloween approached the Marauder's become much more active. They pulled pranks almost daily the week before Halloween.
That time become one of the best Harry could ever remember having at Hogwarts. He enjoyed how everyone, except for the Slytherins, treaded lightly around him. They all did whatever they could, hoping to be in their graces when it came to a prank. Sirius found it particularly funny. He said that he never got use to this every year.
But, the Marauder's didn't pull any punches. They dulled out their pranks as hard as ever, the Slytherins being the ones targeted most.
The boys plotted every night. The coming Halloween feast would be the greatest the Marauders had ever seen at Hogwarts. What they had planned would leave its mark on the school for years to come. Harry was, needless to say, anxious for the day to finally arrive.
The Saturday before Halloween, Dumbledore stood up to make an announcement.
"It is with great pleasure that I am announcing that tomorrow will be the first Hogsmeade visit of the year. The Board of Governors has agreed that in the spirit of Halloween that all student third year and above, with signed permission slips on file, will be allowed to visit the village. There will be at least two staff members available in the village just in case a situation arises where they are needed. If such a situation is to occur, you are to report it to the one of the on duty staff members immediately, and then you are to come straight back to the castle. If a staff member fires a large symbol in the shape of the Hogwarts crest into the air, all students are to report back to the castle immediately. This is for your own safety. Other than these precautions I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend and a safe visit to the village."
A cheer went through the entire student body, after Dumbledore had sat down.
Sirius grinned as did the rest of the Marauders.
"You know what this means boys. We stock up, and Halloween will be most memorable of them all," Sirius said smirking.
"Here, here to that." Harry said raising his glass in a toast. The other three Marauders quickly followed.
Lily just shook her head, "What do you four have planned this year, I wonder."
"I'll tell you this: this will be the most memorable Halloween feast Hogwarts has ever seen." Harry told her smiling.
Lily tried to badger the rest of the truth out of the four boys, but none of them would spill. She didn't give up until the meal was done. After though she became resigned to the fact that she would just have to find out like everyone else. She just hoped they excluded her from their Halloween fun.
Harry awoke Sunday morning earlier than normal. From what Harry could here outside his bed so had the other Marauders. Harry slowly got out of his bed and greeted the other boys. They were grumpy, but they all agreed that they couldn't sleep even if they tried. The first Hogsmeade visit was always a big event for them. They needed to stock up on prank supplies and other such stuff that would need for the term.
Harry quickly got up and dressed and managed to be the first one down. He said a quick good bye as he wanted to get a little training done before breakfast.
Lily was already down in the common room waiting.
"How do you get up so early? I swear I can't get up until nine on the weekends, and yet here you are ready and it is only seven thirty in the morning." Harry exclaimed to the girl who looked up from her book.
"That is because I don't stay up all night talking about pranks and girls and who knows what else with his friends." She said giving him a pointed look.
Harry shrugged his shoulders, "Well I'm going to do a little bit of light training before breakfast, you are welcome to join me if you want."
"I better or you might not just stick to 'light' training." Lily said rolling her eyes.
Lily quickly put her book away and followed Harry out of the common room. The two of them quickly made their way to the Room of Requirement.
The two of them mostly had "target" practice that morning. They didn't want to tire themselves out because they wanted to be able to fully enjoy the trip later that day. After almost an hour and a half the two friends decided to head down to breakfast that would be served shortly.
Harry and Lily made it down to breakfast talking and everyone they passed in the halls seemed to be in a good mood. Sirius, Remus, and Peter were already down in the Great Hall when they arrived. The three boys were hurriedly shoving food down their throats. Well, at least Sirius was. Remus and Peter were eating at a far more reasonable pace.
Harry smiled. The more Harry got to know Sirius as a friend instead of a godfather the more the boy reminded him of his old friend Ron. It was a refreshing thought and a depressing one all at once. He was getting to know his godfather like he never had, but at the same time he was reminded of how much he missed his old friend.
The couple sat down and started to eat. The conversation all over the Hall was generally light hearted and there were smiles on most of the faces.
The five young adults paced the time till it was time to leave for the village talking about what all they would be doing in the village that day.
Sirius of course wanted to stock up on his supplies. Remus wanted to check out the book store, to see if a book he had wanted was released yet, to which Sirius rolled his eyes.
That wasn't anything till Harry said that he would like to visit the book store. Sirius' eyes bugged out. "You in a book store don't make me laugh. You have had your mum buy your books every year because you thought going into the story would drain your mischief or something."
"Don't be silly. I would like to pick up some more books. I am running out things to train in, and I would like to get some more so I don't get bored." Harry replied.
Harry supposed it was half true. He was starting to run low on things to train. Most of the spells in the books from the Potter vault were too complicated or just too much energy to be practical or for Harry to even use. He wanted to get a few books on magic theory and exercises that he could use to help develop his power.
"Well why don't we stop sitting here talking about it and leave already? McGonagall and Slughorn just walked out with Filch. They will be checking students at the door." Sirius said as he stood up.
The rest of the group stood up and quickly followed Sirius out the door.
The five of them were quickly checked off the list and they were the first ones on their way to Hogsmeade.
The group continued to talk happily as the five of them walked the long road to the village. The sun was shining and there was a gentle breeze blowing around leaves. It was the perfect fall day for a trip to Hogsmeade.
The path was soon full of other chatting groups that were also making their way down to the only all wizarding town in the UK.
The first stop that they made was the bookstore; Sirius' excuse was he wanted to get done with quickly. Remus and Harry were on strict instructions to keep their selection to a minimum and to spend as little time as possible.
With those instructions he ushered them quickly into the bookstore while he and Peter waited outside.
Remus, Harry, and Lily quickly made their way inside and started making their choices.
Remus was the first done after only ten minutes of looking he found his book and had checked out.
Harry on the other hand had already picked out an armful of books. Lily was also picking out a few books.
After an hour or so, Sirius finally barged into the store. "What in the world is taking you two so long? It has been an hour already. Hurry up!"
The storekeeper was not pleased at his outburst and pushed him out the door slamming it in his face. He then came over to Harry and Lily who were finally ready. They each had their arms piled dangerously with various books.
They quickly set them down on the counter so that they wouldn't drop them.
"Is this all for the two of you?" The shopkeeper asked astonished at the number and types of books the two had picked out.
Harry nodded his head. The clerk then started to look at each book and pushed a button on an old muggle style cash register. "Would you like me to bag this for you?" The clerk asked.
"No thanks. I brought my own bag." Harry replied. He pulled out his school bag and proceeded to stuff every single book into his expanded bag. Even with the enlarged interior he still had to give a few to Lily to put in her bag.
Once they were through the clerk spoke up again. "That will be 90 galleons 10 sickles and one knut please." Harry pulled his still bulging money pouch from his pocket and carefully counted out the required amount.
The clerk thanked them and then they quickly made their way out as they say Sirius was starting to get agitated again through the front window.
"Took you long enough, what did you do buy out the entire store?" Sirius snapped annoyed at the two of them.
"Come on, you know you are going to be in Zonko's forever just like you always are." Harry retorted.
"Ya, but now I'll have to do half my shopping there before lunch and then finish afterwards. I wanted to make a clean sweep of it before we ate." Sirius said sullen as he slumped off towards the joke shop.
Lily rolled her eyes and pulled Harry along after the rest of their group.
The group slowly made their way down the packed the street into the even more crowded joke shop.
Just like Harry had predicted Sirius spent an enormous amount of time in the shop getting everything that he could find.
By the time that they were finished it was one o'clock and they were all starting to get hungry. They made their way down to the Three Broomsticks, which turned out to be easier than they thought, because everyone else was heading there also.
By some luck they were able to get a table with a window and they sat down as Sirius went to order them some food from the bar.
The five of them talked happily as they waited for their food.
Their food finally arrived and they ate their fill. When they were finished they started to talk as they let their bodies digest their meal. Harry however was starting to get a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach.
Out of curiosity he started to scan the room. Once he finished he did a double take.
"You know what guys. I just noticed, but I don't see a single Slytherin in the entire pub. I think something might be up." Harry said as the bad feeling became three times worse.
Sirius quickly scanned the room, "I think we just got lucky. I doubt any thing…" Sirius stopped as a large boom rocked the pub. The glass rumbled and the floor shook violently.
Then an unnatural hush fell over the room. Harry looked out the window and a gigantic red version of the Hogwarts crest shot into the air, but it wasn't there for long. An even bigger green skull with a snake protruding through the mouth eclipsed it seconds after the crest had appeared.
Then it seemed that the volume had been turned back up as most of the patrons started to scream and run out of the building.
Harry cursed. He had never been good at history, or even cared for that matter. If he had, he would have realized this was the day that Voldemort attacked Hogsmeade, but Harry did not know this and went into action immediately.
"Remus, Sirius, you two get all the students and anyone else up to the castle and warn a staff member. Lily, you know what we have to do." Harry said going into commander mode. He looked Lily who shook her head. "Well now that we all know what we have to do lets go, and be careful. Don't do anything stupid. NOW MOVE!"
Harry and Lily promptly disappeared, before the others could argue back.
Harry and Lily quickly appeared outside on a hill that over looked the town of Hogsmeade. Harry quickly scanned the area around the village and he spotted where they were. There was a mass of black figures on the opposite side of the village from Hogwarts.
"We should appear behind them in those trees. We can then attack then from behind before they can make it too far into the city. We should be able to distract for at least long enough for Dumbledore and some of the staff to appear." Harry said assessing the situation. "Another thing, try to stay in the tree line. We can use the trees as a shield."
Lily nodded and the two teens disappeared again.
At the same time the three remaining Marauders snapped into action. Sirius, being the charismatic person he is, quickly got the attention the frightened patrons.
Sirius quickly explained to them to calmly make their way up to the castle and they would be able to find safety within the wards of the school. It took a little convincing, but they were finally able to get the crowd moving out of the pub. There was some pushing and shoving and lot of shouts, but finally they all made it out.
Sirius and Remus then proceeded to dash into all the stores they could to warn everyone to flee for the castle as quickly and orderly as possible.
Harry and Lily appeared instantly in the trees that were on the back side of the approaching Deatheaters.
"Try to only disable them. We want to capture as many as possible. It won't look good if we just start killing them." Harry told her.
Then the two of them started to dash from tree to tree firing a spell at the moving Deatheaters. A few went down from extremely strong stunners before the leader of the forty or so Deatheaters noticed the small attack.
"What is this? Is this the best Dumbledore can do? A few wet behind the ears fourth years hiding in the trees to defend his school. I'm shocked. You five stay here and deal with those pests. We continue on to the village.
Five Deatheaters separated themselves from the group and moved towards the trees. The rest continued on their way as the five taunted Harry and Lily.
"There isn't time to waste. Remus and Sirius won't have enough time to get most of the students back to the castle grounds. We need to be more forceful. On the count of three we jump out and fire Multiple Stunners at the five of them and then attack the rest. We need to stall them for as long as possible." Harry told Lily. Lily just nodded here head. "1…2…3!"
The two of them jumped out and shouted, "Potentio Mutiplo Stupefy!"
Six arcs of bright red light flew through the air and shattered the shield that the five had put up in anticipation of their first move. The five all fell to the ground unconscious.
"Come on! The others have reached the village. We need to get down there and help." Harry said astonished at the pace the other Deatheaters had taken towards the village.
Harry and Lily quickly ran down the path to the remaining Deatheaters.
Sirius and Remus had just run out of Zonko's when the first Deatheaters started to move into the town.
"Damn! They are here already. We need to get to Honeydukes. It is closer and it is quicker to get back up into the castle." Remus told Sirius as a Deatheater spotted them.
"Lookie, lookie, what we have here, a few students out of the castle. I guess we will just have to punish you," The Deatheater faded off into cackles as another two Deatheaters appeared behind the duo, Peter had retreated with the rest of the students to the castle.
Sirius didn't wait however and fired off the first spell of the three on two duel. The duel that would make the two boys realize how serious this war really was and how close it would come to them.
Harry and Lily meanwhile had finally been able to catch up to the Deatheaters that still hadn't entered the village.
Harry fired off the first spell he could think of, "Jabitha!"
A deadly green lightening bolt of fire flashed through the air and skewered two Deatheaters through the back. They immediately burst into green flames and their bodies became nothing more than ash.
The leader, who was still ordering how the groups of three Deatheaters of should be entering the village turned when he heard the screams of some of his mean.
"So it was only two of you. I don't know how you got through those five, but I doubt you will be so lucky this time. Groups 11, 12, and 13 deal with those two nuisances. I don't care how you do it just do it! The rest of you dogs get into the city now and destroy any building you see and kill any thing that moves!"
With that the rest of the Deatheaters charged into the town.
Nine Deatheaters stayed behind and their masks glared up at them with their permanent sneers etched on their surface.
"Just take them down as quickly as you can. We don't have time to waste." Harry told Lily.
Lily nodded and they entered their battle stance.
The Deatheaters just laughed.
Harry and Lily proceeded to draw a huge an 'X' in the air. (They had found the spell he had used against Snape.) This time however a fine white mist seeped out of the X they had drawn in the air. The spells hit three Deatheaters and the three Deatheaters promptly burst into white flames before the mists slammed into some huge rocks that exploded with the contact.
Dust filled the air and the Deatheaters started coughing and the flaming Deatheaters screamed in pain as they slowly burned to death.
A Deatheater shouted a spell and all the debris in the area had cleared. Somehow though, the Deatheaters had been able to form a circle around the pair.
"Avada Kedavra!" All six of them shouted at the same time.
Six beams of green light raced for them as Harry instantaneously was yanked out of his body so fast that he started to pull on his hair in pain, but it didn't help the pain came from his body. His body quickly stepped behind Lily and clutched his wand with a hand on each end of the wand. It then shouted "ASKOK RED!"
A brilliant warm red sphere of light encased the two of them and the six beams of green light collided with the red sphere that turned a menacing red. But the sphere held and then turned vivid green as the six beams shot back at the six assailants. The six were surprised to say the least as they got hit with their own spell that was supposed to be unblockable. The red sphere faded and a very frightened Lily looked around at the six dead bodies situated in a circle around them.
But, Harry didn't return to his body. He continued to watch as his body looked up into the sky and pointed its wand straight up. It then yelled out another unknown spell. "Omni Deatheaters Auganj Asaph Virixian!"
A huge of beam of solid gold light shot up into a dark cloud that had formed.
The cloud turned golden and Harry saw three bright beams of light fall from the sky before he blacked out.
The fight between the two Marauders and the Deatheaters was going fiercely, but the two young men were starting to wear. They had managed to incapacitate a Deatheater, but the other two quickly revived him and the fight was back on.
The Deatheaters were past trying to toy with them, and had moved on to using serious spells. Green beams were flying through the air as the two boys dodged and rolled however they could. That is when they noticed a gold cloud in the sky that started shooting beams of gold light out. The first three hit the three Deatheaters and the Killing Curses that were in the air faded to nothing as the three figures fell to the ground their eyes glazed over in death.
They continued to watch duller beams fall from the sky as the cloud started to lose its color.
When everything had died down an eerie silence filled the air. There was only the cackle of fire in the background.
Remus and Sirius stood up and looked around. They could see a building on fire and all around they could see the unconscious forms of Deatheaters that had been moments ago attacking the village.
They turned as they heard hurried foot steps coming down the road.
"Boys, are you two ok?" Dumbledore asked as he came running down the road faster than any old should be able to.
"We're ok, sir. We were just warning students and getting them up to the school when three of them attacked us. We were doing ok, but we started to tire. Then these beams of golden light came down from the sky and hit them. They fell over dead. I think all of them are dead. James and Lily are out there, too. They apparated out right after ordering me and Sirius to get all the students back up to the castle." Remus answered him.
"Thank you boys. You have done a great service. Get up to the castle and let Madam Pomfrey look you over. I will make sure to find Mr. Potter and Ms. Evans. Now off to the castle." Dumbledore quickly ushered them down the road, and he then continued down the road surveying the damage and the Deatheaters lying on the ground. Most of them were just unconscious, but Dumbledore found a few that were dead. They appeared to have died instantly as there was a surprised look on their faces. It wasn't the look of terror that normally accompanied the Killing Curse.
Dumbledore was baffled at this. He only knew one curse besides the Killing Curse that would kill a man instantly, and he didn't know a single person that could cast it even himself. It was a bit of a legend. But, how could anyone have done this. There were at least twenty Deatheaters that were unconscious or dead in the city. The first thing amiss he found was two piles of ash.
Then he heard the crying. He looked up and he saw a red headed girl on the ground holding the head of a body in her lap.
He walked up to the girl and took in the situation. There were six dead bodies in a circle around the two of them and Mr. Potter looked as if he had died, but Dumbledore could see the slight rise and fall of his chest.
"Ms. Evans what happened here?" Dumbledore calmly asked.
"James and I decided to help distract the Deatheaters and we came up here to attack them. At first they only left five to take care of us. They thought it was just a few fourth years. James decided that we needed to get past them, because Remus and Sirius didn't have enough time to get everyone out. By the time we got here a lot had already entered the village. They left 3 groups to take care of us and the rest entered the city in a charge. Harry and I fired a spell, but it ended up destroying some stones and the debris overcame us." Lily paused for a minute catching her breath.
Lily then continued on, "When the debris cleared, the six Deatheaters we were fighting all shot Killing Curses at us. James then grabbed me and shouted a spell and a red dome of light covered us. I could see through it, and saw the six curses hit the sphere and the sphere absorbed all the curses. Then I had to close my eyes as the sphere brightened. I could see it turn green and then it faded. When I opened my eyes all the Deatheaters were dead and James was looking at the sky.
"He then raised his wand and shouted a loud bit and a golden beam hit a cloud that had formed. Then gold beams started to fall from the cloud, but then he fell down. I don't know what's wrong with him. He won't wake no matter what I do. He isn't dead is he, Professor?" Lily asked as she broke down into to tears.
"No, Ms. Evans, I don't think he is. I think Mr. Potter has over done himself a bit. He should be ok after a good long rest and a few restorative potions. He just exerted himself a little too much. Now why don't you get up to the castle and see Madam Pomfrey. I will make sure that Mr. Potter gets there also. Now on with you, I wish to see the damage done before I return to the castle and thank you for all you and Mr. Potter have done. You shall be rewarded for your bravery." Dumbledore dismissed her.
Reluctantly Lily left Harry lying there and started the long journey back up to the castle.
Harry awoke to several voices around him.
"I don't think he will be awake for awhile. He really over did it. Honestly, he should be dead. The only thing I can think of is that he is so young that he was able to some how live through it. There just isn't another explanation." A woman's voice said above him.
"Thank you, Poppy. I think that I will stay here for a little while just in case. And, I think you are going to need to let Ms. Evans in or you might need a new door." A voice that was clearly Dumbledore's said off to Harry's right.
Harry heard the retreating footsteps of high heels on the stone floor and then, the slamming of the door to Madam Pomfrey's office.
Harry tried to sit up and groaned.
"Ahh, Mr. Potter, so you have awakened. I was afraid you would be out for a bit longer than that. You seem to be made out of some tougher stuff than that evidentially. I would like to ask you a few questions about the attack yesterday." Dumbledore said as his eyes twinkled.
"Yesterday? Have I really been out for a day?" Harry asked groggily as he finally managed to sit up.
"Yes, I am afraid that you have been. But, back to the attack. What exactly happened, yesterday after you felt the explosion in the Three Broom Sticks?" Dumbledore asked.
Harry began to explain what he and Lily had done on the previous day. He conveniently forgot however the two spells he had used. It would have been hard to explain about the block he had. It would raise too many questions that he did not want to answer.
Dumbledore was disappointed, but did not push the issue.
Madam Pomfrey barely let Harry out on time for the feast. He had been in a hurry to leave ever since he had awoken. If James had been in here as much as she claimed he would be found out before long.
Harry quickly made his way out of the infirmary back to the tower to shower and change his clothes. Harry took a quick shower and dressed and made his way down to the feast late.
Harry entered the Great Hall, and everyone in the hall looked up at him and started to clap, excluding most of the Slytherins.
Harry smiled though. He was happy to see that he hadn't missed the festivities. This was the second reason he didn't want to miss this night. It was going to be one hell of a hilarious night.
"Ah, yes, Mr. Potter. It is good to see that you are back with the rest of the school. I believe everyone was just thanking you for what you did yesterday, but if you would please sit down we will continue with our wonderful feast we have just begun." Dumbledore said in greeting.
Harry nodded his head and headed down to the seat that Lily had evidently saved him right between her and Remus.
"So I see the activities for the night have not started yet." Harry said off-handedly to Sirius.
"I was just waiting for you to show up, Prongs, good friend. I will activate it all now. I solemnly swear this is for no good!" Sirius said into his cup.
Harry smiled as Lily narrowed her eyes at Harry.
Harry just smirked and started to eat. Then he heard it. There was a loud gasp and he heard about ten forks clatter down on the table. A loud mummer ran through the hall, and Harry couldn't help but look up.
When he did it was a sight it was. Dumbledore and McGonagall were starting to make out rather fiercely up at the Head Table. But, as he looked up he could see more and more couples form in the crowd as more people started to fall under the affects of the spell as they looked on in horror at the sight.
The Marauders were laughing their asses off. That was till someone grabbed Harry and forcibly turned his head. All of a sudden a face was shoved in his and Lily started to make out rather wildly with him. Harry started to try and fight her off, but she had too good of a grip on him.
He could hear the laughter from the Marauders increase even more.
Finally Lily had to stop and Harry managed to get a few words out before she continued. "Cancel this now!" He hissed through his teeth. Harry saw Sirius shake his head before Lily's face was shoved back into his.
After a good three or four minutes of this madness, Sirius finally counteracted the spell and fireworks started to go off in the air. The eventually formed the words, "The Marauders would like to wish the residence a Happy Halloween! From Messers Moony, Prongs, Padfoot and Wormtail." After the words had been in the air for a few minutes the words exploded into sparks and there was a bunch of giggling from all the girls and a few shouts from the males of the school.
Dumbledore clapped his hands and stood up. "Thank you Messers Moony, Prongs, Padfoot, and Wormtail. I am sure that you will be remembered long after you have left these halls, but if you are finished now can we please get back to our wonderful feast." Dumbledore sat down with a chuckled and continued on like nothing had happened.
Professor McGonagall looked horrified, but didn't contradict her superior.
The rest of the feast passed as Lily kept here head down with a seemingly permanent blush on her face. Harry instead glared at Sirius.
"I thought I said that Lily was to be excluded from the effects." Harry hissed at the boy who was still fighting the urge laugh.
"Just think of it as a 'getting out of the infirmary' present." Sirius told him back he broke back into a fit of laughter.
Harry glared even harder at him, and Lily just bowed her head and flushed an even brighter shade of red.
A/N: So what did you think? This chapter was a bit longer than the other chapters I have written. I figured I would make up for the short chapter last time. I hope this was sufficient. If you are wondering where I'm getting my spells, I have got them from a nifty collection of fan made spells. I have it as a favorite on my profile if you are interested. It is down a ways, but it should be there somewhere. I have modified some of the spells, but the main point of the spells is still there. Perhaps I'll post it on my Yahoo! Group. I have now planned out approximately how I want to have everything flow. They way I see it there should be about 40 chapters, but I'm thinking about splitting it into two stories with the sequel starting right after they graduate. I'm not sure what I will do, but it won't matter really since it will still just be this story will continue either way. Well that is all I have to say for now. R&R!