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"Welcome to Dumbledore's Army. This is a society to learn how to fight because the end is near. The war is almost over, and hopefully there will not be another one, ever again. And this is going to be the worst part. Ron, Hermione and I won't always be around for meetings. We have to do something on our own so please don't ask any questions. So, I thought of a back-up teacher to have while we're out and about." Harry began.

I sat there next to James as we exchanged glances. We listened to Harry speak as did everyone else. He really knew how to handle a crowd, it seemed like he has been doing this for a while. Then everyone got silent as Harry announced his back-up teacher, all wondering who it could possibly be.

"Ginny. You were brilliant in the Department of Mysteries. You are part of the reason we made it out alive. I would like you to be our back-up." Harry asked.

Ginny looked up and her eyes locked with his. His eyes seemed to give a knowing look.

"I won't let you down Harry." Ginny replied quietly breaking the connection between them.

"It's settled then, if Ron, Hermione or I aren't here, Ginny is to take over." Harry announced.

"She's a sixth year! She has no clue about facing Vol – vol – You Know Who!" A boy called.

"Hey listen up Smith, she was with us when we faced death eaters and she fought off death eaters last year when Dumbledore got murdered. She answered out calls. Not you. Don't tell me she has no clue what she's talking about. Because if she doesn't know, then who does?" Harry responded with a tone that I felt the hairs on the back of my neck stick up.

"This is a commitment. If you're not willing to fight and risk your life, then I can't help you." Harry said slowly. He then turned around and glanced at his friends before taking a deep breath.

"Moving on with the lesson, we are going to work on the shield charm. It's very useful against Death Eaters. To display the charm, I want everyone to throw a hex at me or a curse and I will shield myself." Harry said calmly as he walked into the middle of the circle he had us sit in. Oh, he's a clever one that kid. Wait…he's my kid. Wow, creepy sentence. No, he's James Potter's kid. Even creepier sentence. Damn, I'm rambling. Moving on…

I looked at James fearfully who was looking at Remus and Sirius. We stood up nervously as did everyone else. We then took out our wands and pointed them at Harry.

"1, 2, 3, GO!" Harry shouted.

"Stupefy!" I shouted as I heard everyone scream out whatever came to mind.

"Levicorpus!" James shouted at the same time.

"Expelliarmus!" Remus shouted.

"Sectumsempra!" Sirius exclaimed.

Many jets of light filled the room as Harry had shouted;"Protego!" and a shield appeared all around him protecting him from the various curses. After all the jets of light were gone, Harry removed his shield charm and faced the group.

"Now, pair up, one will try to hex the other. But the other will try to create a shield." Harry announced as he got out of the circle and made his way to a corner of the room.

An hour later, Harry asked us to sign a piece of parchment for those who wished to continue. We all signed – on our fake names that is and went back to the common room. James, Remus and Sirius were talking to Harry and Ron as I talked to Hermione and Ginny.

I liked the girls a lot. Hermione was so smart, I'm afraid to admit she might be smarter than me. And she's in the same position as me. We both were from non magical parents, so I felt a bond to her.

Ginny was amazing. She is so bold and daring, but that's what you get for living with six older brothers. I didn't think Arthur and Molly would have seven kids. In our time, Molly was only pregnant with Percy, so it seems. Ginny is also smart and ready to risk her life for anyone. Except a Death Eater, I suppose. But who would? Unless you're Bellatrix Lestrange. But don't get me started about her.

We walked into the common room and we all went up to the girls dormitories. Ginny sat on my bed, as Hermione pulled out some of her sweets. We sat there together like we did so many nights ago.

"So Lily Potter; Tell me, what made you give James a chance? Harry has been wondering that for two years now. "Hermione started popping a sweet into her mouth. Why, even in this generation, must people believe I truly hated the boy? Wait, I did. Ha ha ha.

"He stopped being a git, asking me out, asking me if we needed a broom closet, stuff like that. Then showed his true feelings and became mature. But, that took seven years. Seven very long years." I replied as I took a piece of chocolate and popped it into my mouth.

"Fascinating, now if Ron would just get some courage and Harry wasn't a big noble guy who has to save everyone, then we all would be happy." Ginny replied sadly before grabbing the entire chocolate bar. Woah, she really is upset.

"I thought you got over him Gin." Hermione added trying to get the bar back.

"I'll never give up on him. He's too noble for his own good. That's the problem. He has too much on his shoulders." Ginny replied looking at me. Please don't look at me like that; I did not give him his nobility.

"Ginny, why did Harry really choose you for his back-up? If you don't mind telling me that is." I asked refraining myself from laughing as Ginny held onto the bar.

"I trust you. In my first year, I was possessed by Voldemort and opened the Chamber of Secrets. I didn't even now it until I was sent to the chamber to await my death. And as heroic, my brother and Harry are, they tried to save me. Ron got stuck with our teacher. Dunderhead he was. So Harry went off and killed a basilisk and destroyed Voldemort's diary, which he possessed me by and then I woke up. I'm the only one who he can talk to about how Voldemort really knows how to haunt you." Ginny replied explaining her story.

"I'm so sorry Ginny." I said shaking her head slowly. A girl like her does not deserve that.

"I get nightmares sometimes just like Harry does. It brought us together you could say." Ginny added with a faint smile appearing on her face.

"How did I die? Do you know? And Sirius and James too." I asked quietly.

Ginny and Hermione looked at each other.

"It's not really our place to tell you." Hermione muttered.

"Please? I need to know." I pleaded. Well, wouldn't you want to know why you were dead when last time you checked you were in perfect health? Exactly.

"You and James were killed by Voldemort on Halloween. James died first, you both died trying to save Harry. Sirius died two years ago. We were battling death eaters in the ministry of magic and his cousin shot him a curse that sent him through a veil and then he disappeared. Harry went mental and Remus tried holding him back from attacking Sirius' murderer. It was horrible." Hermione replied softly.

I looked up at them and wiped a few tears from my eyes. Damn, that really is a horrible way to die. Merlin, I can't die like that.

"It's a shame we can't turn back time." I said softly. I want to live and watch Harry grow up. I want to watch him realize he loves Ginny and tell me so I can make him blush.

Then it hit me as it hit Ginny and Hermione. We all looked at each other. Did I mention I LOVE being friends with people who have the same mental capacity as me?

"Time turner" I muttered.

"Voldemort" Ginny muttered.

"Horcruxes" Hermione said so quietly no one could hear her.

"I have a plan!!" Hermione shouted. Doesn't she always?

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John, Steven, Richard, Ron and Harry sat in the common room before Harry got up and went to the boys' dormitory. He grabbed two items and then came back downstairs. James, Sirius and Remus immediately recognized the items. They got pale as James spoke.

"How did you get that?" John asked pointing to his invisibility cloak.

"It was my dad's; I got it for my first Christmas here from Dumbledore." Harry replied watching him.

"Didn't you want to spend time with your family?" Steven asked curiously.

"Please, the Dursleys. I'll pass. They had me sleep in a cupboard. I hate them." Harry said angrily.

"Where you going Harry?" Ron asked.

"Research." Harry replied giving Ron that 'Horcruxes' look.

"You don't need help do you?" Richard asked.

"Nope, I'm just going to check the map to make sure there are no teachers out." Harry said and opened up the map.

Now; John, Steven, and Richard were really pale. This was it.

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good." Harry muttered at the paper.

He began to read it and then laughed. But then he looked at them, then the map then at them. Map. Them. Map. Them. He then began to look sad. Like he was going to cry.

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He got up and walked over to them. Hermione, Ginny and I had just come down the stairs when we sensed what was coming next. Oh no, oh no. I know what that is and trust me. I wanted to RUN!

"Hey Richard or Remus? Is this a joke? A silly joke people are playing on the person who's going to save their necks?" Harry asked angry at first. Oh no.

Remus/Richard didn't look up and then Harry got softer.

"Remus, Professor Lupin? You told me in my third year that the map never lies, I'm asking you now…" Harry began as his eyes brimmed with tears.

"Is the map lying?" Harry asked letting a tear fall down his right cheek.

"The map never lies Harry." Remus replied looking at him. Wow, what a dramatic line to say. Seriously, couldn't you imagine that in a movie? Okay, I don't know who Im rambling during a serious no pun intended moment.

Harry got up and looked at them. He then looked at me. I felt guilt. A lot of guilt. I hate guilt.

"I refuse to believe you! No, it's impossible. This can't be happening now." Harry said shaking his head backing away.

It was a good thing; we were the only people in the common room. Who knows what might have happened if other people were here.

Ron stepped toward him but Harry backed away.

"You knew, you knew all along and you never told me!" Harry shouted.

He then looked at Hermione and Ginny. I feel sick.

"You guys knew too. I need to get away." Harry said and then bolted out of the common room. Not even thirty seconds later, Ginny began to cry and bolted after him, shouting after him. Ron tried to follow her but Hermione stopped him, knowing what had to be done.

Bugger. I don't like this. I do not like this at all. What ELSE could go wrong? Oh dear Merlin, I probably just jinxed myself.

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