Author's Note: Sorry for the delay…remember that James, Albus, and Lily will be sometimes called John, Alphonse, and Luna.

Disclaimer: I in no way own Harry Potter, it all belongs to J.K. Rowling!

Unexpected Visitors by Lourdes-Sunrise-Princess

Chapter Six: Potter Temper!

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" Professor Dumbledore!" McGonagall exclaimed in calm surprise.

The many skillful wizards that occupied the room stopped any conversations, and focused on the elderly man which stood in the middle of the Black living room. His standard clothes which included his purple robe and common wizard hat brought some comfort into their hearts. However, the hard to miss twinkle in his eyes made them cringe in confusion.

What did the have up his sleeve this time?

"Professor Dumbledore!" Lily otherwise known as Luna, cheered as she ran to him for a hug, making most in the room – excluding Al and John – wonder what connection the mysterious red head had with the eminent headmaster. The truth behind the matter was that Lily had always trusted anyone she construed as 'good hearted' in other words anyone who was congenial was okay in her book. Also, the fact that the ripened man had offered them security, and consolation in their vulnerable situation only made her see him as another grandfather…a very wrinkly grandfather, but a grandfather none the less.

"Hello Luna," Dumbledore calmly patted the child as she warmly hugged his taller frame, he never expected the granddaughter of James Potter to be so…indiscreet. The Potter patriarch had always been cautious of any who tried to befriend him, and yet this young girl…Lily Potter innocently put her trust in almost anyone…strange.

The headmaster suddenly lowered his head, as he felt a tug at his robes, " What is it my dear?"

"Professor did you…did you find a way for us to get home yet?" Luna asked as she stared at him with brown eyes. He knew she was fighting an internal battle with herself, but it still didn't conceal the tears that glistened, making the hazel tint in her orbs shine brightly.

The powerful wizard found himself unable to glance in the young Potter's direction as he answered her question, he already knew there would be nothing but grief, and sorrow on her childish features, " No Luna, I…I haven't quite finished my calculations".

That was a lie. There were never any calculations to make. He had studied the theories surrounding traveling through time, and discovered that only one path had been created. One could only go back, not forward, and so he had no idea of how to send the trio home.

It was actually quite amazing; most time turners were designed to only take wizards back in time for a few hours, a day maximum. How these young Potters had gone back decades before they were even born was…a conundrum? Although he understood the rules of time travel, he could not deny the temptation of asking about their future...was Voldemort dead? Was there finally peace between the pure-bloods, and muggle-borns? How had such a time turner come to be made? Had their knowledge of building wizarding tools evolved that much?

"Sir, I for one would like to know why we were dragged here to an unexpectedly meeting." James demanded, as he silently moved from his wife's side in order to see what the headmaster had to say.

"Well I'm sure you have all noticed our three new guests," Receiving many nods he continued, "You see their lives are in danger, and I believe that we should discuss the best method of keeping them safe."

"Why should we protect them, we barely know them, I'm telling you they are deat-" The oldest Potter's complaining was cut short as his wife's swift kick to his shin.

"Wait hold up" A silence ran through the room as John continued, "We're in danger? Someone wants us dead… who, and more importantly why?"

"Now is not the time my boy, we need to first discuss a safe way of…" Dumbledore trailed of as he noticed the eldest Potter's ears turning an interesting shade of red, as his face wrinkled into a look of fury.

"NO! NOW IS THE BLOODY TIME TO DISCUSS THIS!" James roared, this old prune had the nerve to put his sibling's lives in jeopardy, and not inform him. " FIRST YOU TELL US WE HAVE TO HIDE BEHIND THESE FAKE IDENTITIES, THEN YOU TELL US THAT WE CAN'T GO HOME, AND NOW YOU PUT OUR LIVES AT RISK FOR SOME STUPID CLUB! WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU! He slowly breathed in, and tried to regulate his heart beat – it felt like it was going to burst out of his chest. James couldn't even begin to describe what he was experiencing.

Anger – that was his primary emotion which was bringing a great amount of displeasure to his body. His head still pulsed painfully from his rant, and he didn't know why he suddenly considered yelling at the top of his lungs once more just to see the mature headmaster's face contort in alarm.

He also felt…regret. He had not only just revealed their secret, but he had also given his grandfather another reason to despise him. Not to mention the look on young Lily's face when he concluded his tantrum, he didn't exactly notice it until a few moments ago, but it was there. The look of pure horror; he could tell how much she wanted to hurt him for being so rude to someone who had helped them so much – like their mother: Ginny – Lily was very protective of her acquaintances even if those acquaintances were decades older than she was.

And of course, he felt embarrassed…everyone was looking at him!

"Albus what the hell does he mean by 'you made them hide behind fake identities'," Sirius demanded in a rough tone of voice, he was an Auror after all, and he had the right to know what these occurrences meant.

The wide-eyed headmaster took a few seconds to gain his confidence, he knew that he couldn't keep this secret hidden forever, but he had tried regardless, but that didn't matter now…the Order wanted answers.

So he gave them answers, but he didn't know that his answers would only lead to more questions.

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A/N: So I hope you review, I will try and update faster next time.