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I sat, pondering. James came up, sitting next to me. I looked over to him. He looked happy yet, quizzical.

Voldemort was adding more people as his followers. They called these creatures, Death Eaters. Most of them, I had heard lately, were fellow Hogwarts students. I was a bit shocked when I had heard about Lucius Malfoy becoming one. Although the one that made me fear for my life was Peter Pettigrew. He had grown distant the last year of school. And now there was an answer to why.

I could tell he was still wondering how an amiable mate like Peter could turn dark. But, one night, when Remus and Sirius showed up to chat, I over heard them talking about Peter. They had claimed that Peter was weak-willed and followed anyone with the greatest power.

I turned to James, taking his hand in mine. He looked into my eyes. He was scared. "Darling? What is the matter?"

He shook his head. "I just…it's hard to believe Peter could betray us like that. He was a good guy, in my opinion. But, I just feel like I could have helped him from making the life threatening decision…"

"Well, Peter was a good man, but spineless. I could see how he idolized you and the guys but, you have to get past it. These are desperate times we are living and now its hard to trust anyone." His face fell. I wasn't helping his mood. "I'm being honest, love. And I feel that if you had continued to be Peter's friend, maybe he would have betrayed you even worse than now." I placed my hand on my rather large stomach. "For the baby's sake."

His eyes brightened. "You are absolutely right." He got up and put on his jacket. "I'm going to the Order meeting. You're not staying home tonight. I'm sure no one will stare at that beautiful baby-filled stomach of yours." he winked.

"Oh, Jamie." He was right. I had been delaying my part in the Order because I was too self conscious. But, at least Tonks would be there, for when I needed girl talk.

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Upon arriving at Headquarters, I saw many familiar faces from our year. I saw Remus, Sirius and Tonks standing near the front of the room. James was already a few steps ahead of me. I followed him quickly.

Tonks saw me. "It's so good to have you here." she hugged me. Pulling back, she placed her hands on my belly. "How's the little one doing?"

I shrugged, "Bloody kicks every 2 seconds. But, it's greatly amazing to know there's a baby in there." I shied away. Tonks knew something was wrong.

"What's going on, Lil? Something happen with you and Jamie, 'cuz if so, I'll knee him in the balls for ya."

I laughed. "Nothing happened with us. We are fantastic. It's just, Jamie's been a little befuddled with news he got from Remus and Sirius, about-"

She cut me off, "Peter. I know. I'm restraining myself from thinking about his vile existence. Bloody cant trust a half twit like that anymore."

"I know. I told Jamie that. He agrees. And whatever happens, he wants nothing to happen to me or this baby." I said proud. It felt amazing to have James to fall back on when I needed support. Especially during the time of which we lived.

Dumbledore was at the head of the room, standing. He was clearly infuriated only meaning he had heard the news about Peter.

"Attention, everyone!" He spoke lividly. Tonks and I took a seat towards the back. The boys followed suit. "As you all know, Voldemort has been recruiting many people at which most of you had known at one time or another. I'm saddened to tell you that one of our own, Peter Pettigrew, has become a follower to the Dark Lord."

There were gasps and loud chatter amongst the entire room. I heard a guy sitting diagonally from me, his name was Carter Huntington, say something about how he knew. No one was happy.

"Now, since we cant trust anyone outside of this organization, I take great pride in telling you that, for all intents a purposes, nothing spoken here during meetings is to leave this room. It's for everyone's safety."

The meeting drew on to actually practicing the spells we've known for years. And the concluding speech told everyone that our meeting was adjourned.

Jamie had invited the gang over afterward. He told me he needed some time away from the serious chaos. He needed some fun. I had agreed with him because, soon enough, we wouldn't be having a lot of free, fun time.

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Sirius came in the back door, about an hour after we had all gotten there. "Yellow, kind people." he was obviously wasted. He had a Fire Whiskey bottle, that was empty, in his hand.

Remus got up, "Padfoot, where in the bloody hell have you been?"

"Oh, Moony. Don't get your panties in a twist. I wasn't cavorting with Voldemort. I stopped at the pub for a quick drink. That's where I met her. The girl of my dreams. She was one fine piece of meat, if ya know what I mean." he said, winking at Remus.

I rolled my eyes and continued on the conversation I was having with Tonks. "So, you really don't know what you're having?" she said, hand to my stomach once again.

I shook my head. " I like surprises. It keeps life more interesting."

"No doubt." She said. I stole a glance at James. I couldn't help but feel rather intoxicated by his presence. She saw me. "And, when are you two lovebirds getting hitched?"

I shrugged. "Whenever he wants. But, I'm perfectly fine with his baby growing in me and this engagement diamond ring on my finger for now."

"I would be wanting it all, not that you don't have it all. Just a figure of speech."

"I want to get married. I honestly do. James doesn't seem like he wants to right now…"

Tonks looked over to James, giving him a dirty look. She got up, walking over to his side. She was whispering to him, occasionally glancing at me.

Remus came to sit where Tonks previously sat. "What's she scheming?"

"I have no clue, I hope its nothing too severe." I sighed because I knew with Tonks, she was scheming something. Good or bad, I didn't know.

Just then, she came and sat on Remus' lap. She leaned in and kissed him on the lips. Then leaned in next to his ear and whispered something. Was there some cruel joke going around about me? Obviously I couldn't know about whatever was being said.

Tonks took my hand, dragging me into mine and James' room. She searched through out my closet. She kept finding something, then putting it back. I was immensely befuddled.

"What in Heavens name are you doing, Tonks?" She just kept on rummaging through my closet.

I knew what would make her stop. "Nymphadora Tonks. Answer me!"

She stopped, turning and glaring at me. "What?!"

"I'm sorry. I needed to get your attention. Have you gone loopy?"

"No. I just need to find something, okay?"

I huffed. "Fine."

Suddenly, she found a white dress I had bought 3 days earlier. It was on sale and it was a maternity dress.

I was confused until she said, "C'est parfait!"

Then it dawned on me. She was planning on having a wedding. Tonight. Right now. I got up. "Tonks. You aren't arranging a wedding tonight are you?"

"Maybe." She said, childishly.

"But, what about my parents? I wanted them to be here when I got married."

"Well, it's all the rage lately. The war is getting everyone to think clearer. I explained it to Jamie. He's entirely up for it. We just ordered rings, they should be here in-" an owl came flying through the open window. "Now. They're here now."

"Tonks."

"Get dressed. I'll get ready in the spare bathroom. And stay here, you cant let Jamie see you until the absolute time of the wedding." She ran a bit but stopped. "And about your parents, there will be two things you have to tell them. Or aren't you telling them about the baby until its born?"

I fell on the bed, realizing I had more than just a marriage to tell my parents of. But, reassuringly, the baby kicked, making me get up and get dressed.

I silently squealed to myself. I was getting married!

A/N: Like it? I hope so.