Nothing Stays the Same: A Year of Change
By jezebel
Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the plot
A/N: Okay, I know you want more of the story and I'll try to comply, but lately I've been busy. I looked at the calendar and went hey, it's Harry's birthday. So I decided that I should get off my butt and get this chapter out. It will probably be the last chapter for a while cuz my dad decided a vacation was in order. There is a computer at my grandma's so it's possible I might be able to update and I plan on doing things the old fashioned way while I'm gone so hopefully I'll be able to eat my own words. Okay, enough chit chat, here's the next chapter!!
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Chapter Six: I'm a Little Tea Pot
Previously on NST: Remus stood protectively at James and Lily's side and Sirius was smirking at the way Severus paled. McGonagall took one look at the couple, muttered 'Dear Lord', and then fainted. Luckily she landed on the couch.
Dumbledore ignored his fallen companion and took a step closer to the couple. Both James and Lily were uncomfortable under the intense stares, but they knew their friendship with Sirius depended on Dumbledore's conclusion.
The old wizard then gave a sad smile. "Merlin, James, Lily, is it really you?"
"That's what we'd like to know. If it were that easy you guys wouldn't be here. So, can we send them to Azkaban now?" Sirius glared at the couple. Lily gasped at his words and hit him in the arm.
"Sirius Black, I know your upset but that's no reason to be rude to Dumbledore. Apologize Now!"
Once again habit struck. Sirius rubbed his arm and turned to Dumbledore. "Sorry Albus. Wait! You can't tell me what to do." He stared intently at Lily who met his challenge.
Remus and James watched the two in amusement. The latter looked up at Dumbledore and silently begged his mentor to believe him. Snape
had finally realized the situation and had a look of horror on his face mixed with shock. McGonagall was still out cold on the couch.
Dumbledore cleared his throat and everyone turned their attention to him. He gestured for everyone to take a seat and they complied. After a few moments he turned to the couple in question. "There is one thing that you can say that will have me believe you. We didn't anticipate this to happen, but James and I set up a code that will verify your identity. Now James, do you have anything to say?" He stared at the man who had been like a son to him and prayed that he was really back.
James' brow furrowed in concentration. It took him a minute when he remembered what Dumbledore had been talking about. When he had first started working with the headmaster, everyone had received a code. As punishment for putting the old man through hell during his school days, it was quite embarrassing, but it was the only thing he could do to prove who he was. He stood up and began.
"I'm a little tea pot, short and stout, here is my handle, and here is my spout." He finished the song, complete with actions. Everyone but Dumbledore stared at him as if he had lost his mind. Instead, the headmaster stood up and pulled him into a warm embrace. "Welcome back, James, welcome back."
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A/N: Okay, I know, really short. But I felt that I had to stop there and start a new chapter.
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