A/N: I don't own Harry Potter

This is for the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Auction Day 18- Haunting of Hill House

Word Count: 423

"I hate this new house. It's creepy," Lily shuddered.

"It's fine, Lily. It's just old, that's all."

"The doors open on their own and Marlene told me someone died in this house. Did the realtor tell you anything about that?" Lily asked. James shook his head.

"Marlene has some strange ideas, Lil, that's all. There's nothing wrong with this house. Besides, it's all we could find on such short notice," James added. Lily nodded, closing the window for what seemed like the third time that night.

"I know, we needed someplace for the baby," Lily whispered, rubbing her hand over her swollen abdomen. "I just wanted some place a little less... creepy."

"Lily, darling, Sirius and Remus are coming over tomorrow with paint. It was supposed to be a surprise, but since you're so upset... I might as well tell you now. We're going to redo everything, make it exactly how we always pictured our home."

"Alright, James, I'll try," Lily said, giving her husband a smile.

"And if it doesn't work out, we can always fix it up and sell it," he added, with a laugh. Lily sighed and closed the window again. She knew it wasn't just the wind opening it.

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Lily woke screaming, the feeling of a hand still pressing around her neck. James wasn't home and she was certain she was going to die. For a moment the whole world shifted and suddenly she could breathe again.

"That's it," she stated. "We are leaving this place, Harry, James and I. I don't care if we end up living on Remus' couch, we're not staying here," she vowed, refusing to go back to sleep. She walked up the stairs. They creaked with each step, as if threatening to cave in. Lily hurried up then, managing to get to the landing before the entire staircase collapsed trapping her and baby Harry on the second floor. She rushed to his room, scooped him up in her arms, and held him tightly.

"It's going to be alright," she promised as she watched the window slide open once again.

"We're getting out of here, Harry. We'll find a new place, a safer place, maybe somewhere near Godric's Hallow?" she promised. She could hear thudding coming from downstairs. There was a shwoooing sound and suddenly the smell of smoke filled the air. Lily bit back a scream as she forced the now locked window open and jumped from the fire, holding Harry close to her chest, vowing she would never return to this place.