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Summary: It seems love just isn't what's in store for Lily Evans and James Potter. After two years in a relationship, they couldn't see why they were still together. Now they try to convince themselves and everyone around them that breaking up really was for the best, even though deep down they are heartbroken. They struggle to find some sort of happiness, sort through confusion, and end up realizing that they were meant for each other. Then all they have to do is put aside their pride and tell each other the truth. Eventually LJ! R&R Please!

Chapter Started: Tuesday, August 5th

Chapter Finished: Wednesday, August 6th 1:37am

Chapter Posted: Thursday, August 7th 3:11pm

Chapter 13

"I don't think we should be going there, Lily."

"It's fine. Don't be such a worrier."

"I'm not going. Especially since the others don't know. I really don't need to be on anyone's bad side."

"Except mine."

"Well, being on one person's bad side is better than being on four other people's bad sides."

"Whatever. Here, I'll call Sirius and let him know that we're heading to the hospital instead. How's that?"

"Fine," Eric replied.

"Sirius Black."

No response.

"Sirius Black."

Again, no response.

"SIRIUS BLACK!"

All that replied was silence.

"Oh well. I tried. Come on."

"No. I'm still not going. You can forget it."

"Fine. I'll just go without you."

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Eric's P.o.V.

I watched Lily walk away. I didn't know what to do. Should I follow her and have the guys get mad that we went without telling them? Or should I go back to the inn where the guys were and have them get mad that Lily's not will me? Either way, I'm screwed.

After a second, I made my decision.

I moved to follow her, but at the same time, she apparated to the hospital. Unfortunately, I didn't know the location of the hospital so I couldn't meet her there.

Shit.

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"Hey. I'm back," I said to the guys.

"Hey. Where's Lily? We want to get something to eat."

My eyes shifted nervously. What should I tell them? The truth or a lie? I decided the truth would be the best.

"Um…she's at the hospital."

"What?!"

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Back to Lily's P.o.V.

"I'm sorry. No one but family is allowed in to see Megan," an assistant healer said.

"Please? I brought her in last night. I just want to check on her. I promise I won't be long."

"No. I'm not going to risk losing my job. You'll just have to wait to see her when she gets out."

"I don't have that sort of time."

"I guess you're out of luck then," the assistant healer said, before turning away.

"Ma'am. I really need to see this patient."

"And like I said before, you can't see her unless your family."

"No. You don't understand. I am not only a healer at St. Mungo's, but I'm also an Auror undercover for a case my team and I are working on. Now, if you don't let me in to do a brief questioning, you will be risking to peoples lives. Do you really want that on your shoulders?"

"No. How do I know you're really an Auror or a healer?"

"My name is Lily Evans. Here are my badges," I answered, handing her the badges.

She looked them over before nodding and handing them back to me.

"Follow me Miss Evans."

I silently followed her around the corner before she turned back to face me.

"Here is the patient's room. Please don't be too long."

"I shouldn't be more than five minutes. Thank you."

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"Hi Megan. How are you feeling?"

"Okay. Who are you?"

"My name is Lily. I'm an Auror and a healer. I just wanted to ask you a few questions, if that's okay," I asked, sitting in the chair next to the hospital bed she occupied.

"Sure."

"Good," I smiled. "Do you remember what happened last night?"

"Not really. I was just on my way to see my boyfriend and I had just passed the café two blocks away from his place."

"What time were you going to visit your boyfriend?"

"I left my house around eight o'clock. And it usually takes me around a half hour to get there."

"So…you were walking by the café and then was there anything else you remember?"

"Not really. I only remember bits and pieces."

"Well, anything helps. Please try to remember."

"I…I remember being tortured," Megan responded quietly.

"Do you remember them saying anything?"

"Well, I remember walking by the café and hearing a few guys talking, but I didn't really think anything of them talking," Megan recalled. "I looked over at them as I passed and the next thing I heard was one of the guys saying 'kill her.' I remember screaming but no one came. I remember hearing the spells and hexes, none of which I recognized, that were being cast on me."

I could see Megan's eyes watering up and could hear her voice shake. I felt bad that I was putting her through everything again, but unfortunately, I needed to collect this information.

"I'm sorry that I upset you. I still have a few more questions to ask of you," I paused, waiting for her signal to continue.

"Do you know a Chantal Griffins or a Foster Rowell," I asked showing her a picture of each mentioned.

"No, sorry. Who are they?"

"They are missing. And I believe that the people who were torturing you, have them captured. Most likely, they have gone through the same experience as you, maybe worse. Okay, so last question. Do you know who this belongs too?"

"That's mine. I thought I'd never see it again," Megan replied, taking the wand from my hand.

"Megan, I'm sorry for taking up your time, but I really do appreciate your input. I hope you get well soon."

"Thank you Lily. If you hadn't saved my life, I probably wouldn't still be here."

I smiled, "its part of my job. Oh and Megan, can you not mention to anyone why I came here? Besides to check how your doing?"

"Sure."

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"Hey guys."

"Where the hell have you been," James roared.

"Didn't Eric tell you?"

"Just answer the question, damn it," Sirius yelled, slamming his fist down on the table.

I looked to the two of them in surprise. Deep down, I knew this would be their reaction to my actions, but I hadn't really thought about it. Frank and Kingsley weren't looking my way. They didn't want to be involved in my drama. And Eric sat in a chair looking upset. He was pissed that I left him behind and he was upset because I'm sure the guys chewed him out.

"Fine. I went to the hospital to visit the woman from last night. I just wanted to ask her a few questions."

"Lily--" Sirius started, but was interrupted by James.

"--We've been trying to call you for over an hour. You could have had the decency to answer."

"Jeez, if I had known you were going to be like this I would have answered. Sorry."

"That's just it. You knew exactly what you were doing. Everything you do is just to irritate me," James yelled, getting in my face.

"Not everything I do is a way to irritate you. I never set out to do everything I possible could to irritate you. I did it because I want to find these people. Besides, it's not like I didn't try to contact you guys before I went," I yelled, before roughly pushing him away from me.

"You're such an asshole," I quietly said, though it sounded loud compared to the silence that had filled the room.

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Eric wasn't speaking to me the next morning as we walked down the streets, so I didn't bother trying to start a conversation. None of the guys were speaking to me. Not that I minded too much.

The two of us were about four blocks from where we were yesterday.

"You know, what you did last night was really stupid," Eric said breaking the silence.

"And you know, I really don't need you to patronize me," I replied.

"Yeah, well, did you think about the consequences?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Your actions have consequences. Did you think about them? Were you looking after your safety and the safety of others?"

"Yes," I replied indignantly.

"Really? And how exactly did you get into see Megan?"

"I…I told them I was Lily Evans. That I was a healer at St. Mungo's. And an Auror…" I really was stupid last night.

"Great job, Evans. I'm sure those people who were torturing her were keeping an eye on her. Now they'll know everything about you. You just put not only yourself in danger, but everyone that's involved in your life. Thanks a lot," Eric said with sarcasm.

I dropped behind Eric in distance. I needed to collect my thoughts. I had been stupid and careless in my actions. Damn it. Not only was I already a target for being a muggleborn, but now the other side knows I'm after them.

"Look to your left at the house about three houses away from the one directly across from us. Be discrete," Eric ordered.

I did as he directed. The house in question had two men standing in front as if guarding the house.

"I think that's the place we're looking for. Let's keeping going and call Sirius.

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"Sirius Black."

"Yes?"

"Can you guys meet us somewhere? We think we found the place.

"Sure thing. Where are you guys?"

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"Eric, you can go with James under the invisibility cloak. Lily, you're with me," Sirius directed. "You need to change your appearance again. When we get close, tell us which house it is."

So we walked back down the street Eric and I had previously walked. I pointed the house out to Sirius and James. We all continue until we meet Frank and Kingsley and let them know.

"We need to get the blueprints for that house. Then we can come up with a plan for tomorrow," I said.

"What's a blueprints?"

A/N: wow. I finished this in record time. : ) anyway, this is the second half of the previous chapter I posted. Anyway, I feel like I'm on a roll and I can't believe I wrote this whole chapter while I had a migraine. It's crazy. Well, thanks to everyone who reviewed. And I'm thinking of posting once a week, what do you think? just to let everyone know, i haven't started the next chapter, but i will tomorrow. : )

SO please remember to update so I know your reading. Thanks.

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