Author's Note: I apologize for the extremely long period in which I did not update, especially since this story gained such devoted readers. The only reason I give for my absence is homework.

Disclaimer: I own Harry Potter…in my dreams.

Unexpected Visitors by Lourdes-Sunrise-Princess

Chapter 8: Bipolar


"This is too much…" Lily whispered as she lay back on her favorite chair: The Order meeting had ended hours ago, and Sirius and Remus had returned with her, James, and the trio that claimed to be her grandchildren. Although the children had all been sent upstairs to go to bed, the adults had stayed in the living room discussing everything that had occured in the last 24 hours.

"They do look like us Flower, and well why would Dumbledore lie to us?" James questioned as he rubbed his wife's back in a soothing rhythm.

"I'm not saying they are lying…I just……well I'm still in shock."

"I think they are frightened…Lily, James you need to show them more comfort than a simple hug in the days to come, they have obviously dealt with a lot this past week." Remus ordered strictly.

"Hahaha oh THIS IS GREAT!!!!!" Sirius burst into laughter, startling everyone in the room, and making them question his sanity.

"……you think it's great that my future grandbabies are frightened by their own GRANDPARENTS!!!" Lily screamed and vented.

"No Lil's calm your hormones that's not what I meant." Sirius said nervously: He would never want to be on Lily Potter's bad side.

"I just realized the evident, which is, if these kids are from the future…and are Prongslet's kids…then that means Harry lives!!!!"

"So we escape…Voldemort doesn't find us!" James whispered in awed excitement. "This is…this is spectacular…can you believe it Lily…we actually survive!!!"

Lily gazed lovingly into her husband's eyes and then at the sleeping angel in her arms. Lily smiled the dazzling smile that left the present Marauders speechless, "This is such a relief…We're going to live to see our beautiful boy live his life!"

Remus gazed at the happy family, and plastered a fake smile on his face. He would never want to ruin this moment by mentioning how the trio of Potter grandchildren had not recognized James and Lily…

(Flashback)

The Black Mansion was unusually quiet as the oldest of the time travelling trio lowered his arm. James Sirius felt the beads of sweat role down his anxious face. So many questions poured into his mind…

Did they believe him?

What would become of his family if they didn't?

Would they react in disgust or confusion?

Even if they did believe him, would it help him and his siblings get home?

How were Lily and Albus feeling at this very moment?

Minutes passed by like hours, and seconds ticked by like an irritating snail.

"…Umm I know this isn't the time…but did he just say one of them was named Albus Severus Potter…?" Sirius asked disgust evident in his voice. Everyone had humorous shock plastered on their faces: leave it to Sirius Black to convert a serious questioning moment into spontaneous ridiculous moment.

"Sirius do you really believe that question is necessary right now?" Molly Weasley commented harshly as she absentmindedly rubbed her swollen stomach.

"Yes in fact I do, if they are related to James then why the hell-

"Shut up Padfoot!!!" James screamed as he replaced his irritated face with one filled with both confusion and compassion. For some strange reason he had denied his true feelings for these children. Always replacing affection for paranoia, he never truly realized the strong connection which was pulling at his heart strings.

Were these kids really his grandchildren from the future?

"Wait I do feel foolish for pointing out the obvious, but Harry Potter is your father?" Remus asked numbly, and received a nod.

"That baby over there?!" Remus pointed towards Lily and the sleeping infant she held.

He received another nod.

"Umm James I feel faint dear…do you mind holding Harry?" Lily asked with a quivering voice, she was on the edge of collapsing and her knees were shaking uncontrollably.

James wordlessly ran to his wife and carried their son as she located a chair in a haze. Lily sat down and breathed in a sigh of relief; she was thankful for not fainting in front of everyone in the Order.

"So you are our grandchildren?" James asked in a whisper as he approached the trio warily.

"Yes we are" James Sirius stated firmly; he was glad his grandfather finally accepted him.

Lily suddenly stood up with a determined expression on her face; she opened her arms wide and waited…

Lily Luna was the first to jump out from behind her brother's protective back, and hug her grandmother. The other boys joined in shortly after…it was beautiful moment that one dared interrupt.

"It so amazing to meet you grandma…" Albus whispered in a thankful tone which only one werewolf could hear.

"So James who do you think their mother is?" Sirius asked the fellow Marauder beside him as they both stared at the maternal scene before them.

"Probably someone we don't know…why does it matter"

"I guess it doesn't matter, but at least we know one thing for sure."

"What is that?"

"Harry managed to snag himself a redhead…he followed the Potter tradition!!!"

(End of Flashback)

Remus snapped out of his thoughts, and found James staring at the patterned carpet with glazed eyes.

"Prongs are you alright?"

James' jet black locks barely moved as his head shot up with surprise at the question, "Yeah I'm fine…it's just…"

Lily could sense her husband's distress, and frowned as he tried to find the right words to describe his hidden feelings "Honey what's wrong?"

"I know that I was just jumping up and down for joy…but I just realized something…"

Sirius put down his mug of coffee, "What Prongsy?"

"What if this is another trick…what if these kids have the imperious curse on them, and are sent to us to let our guards down…make us vulnerable to Voldemort's next attack!!"

"Oh James that's enough!" Lily shouted, "You were trying to convince me moments ago on how many similar traits those kids share with us".

"I know, I know, but I just think we should keep our guards up you know."

"James…you can't be serious," Remus snared: James' bipolar attitude was starting to annoy him.

"I know I was acting like a gleeful grandfather a minute ago, but Harry is more important to me than some bogus trio of kids claiming to be related to me!"

Lily seemed appalled, "Claimed? James they are only trying to get home-

"I don't care! I for one will be pretending to love them…but deep down I will be watching their every move…I can't risk endangering my family!"

"WE ARE YOUR FAMILY!!!!" Shouted a feminine voice from the stairs; The adults looked up and saw Lily Luna crying while fighting against both her brothers as they tried to get her upstairs.

"Lily drop it…we don't want to start a fight" James Sirius said soothingly, "If he doesn't believe us then that's too bad for him."

"HOW COULD YOU TRICK US LIKE THAT!!?" Lily continued to scream and holler, "I ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU WERE AN AMAZING WIZARD, BUT I WAS WRONG!!!! YOU'RE NOT MY GRANDPA, MY GRANDPA HAD A HEART!!!!

And with that Lily Luna ran out of the house, and slammed the door. Albus and James stayed in shock for a few moments before worriedly running outside after her.


Author's Note: Well there you have it…umm review if you wish too. I promise my next update will be quicker than this one was.