It was November fifth.

Lily sat at home, watching Harry play with Paige. They had finally started getting along better, which was good because of Lily's frequent babysitting. Paige had calmed down slightly, still throwing huge temper tantrums when she got angry, but Lily figured it was just a phase.

Lupin walked into the room, holding Jaime in his hands. "I think someone's hungry." He said. "I heard her crying and brought her to you."

Lily smiled and took Jaime from Lupin, walking into the kitchen. "Watch them while I feed her." She called, and Lupin sat down and started going through some pictures. They had started making copies for Dumbledore, and Lupin always wanted to give him the best ones possible. Ever since he had moved in, though, the house had gained quite a few more pictures everywhere.

"Have you heard back from Aden and Sirius yet?" Lupin asked Lily

"No," Lily walked back into the room. "I'm worried. How is Sirius going to manage on his own?"

"I think you gave him a little taste of what it's like."

"Aden is going to be worse, trust me."

Lupin laughed and handed her the pictures. "What do you think?" He asked.

Lily looked through all the pictures, smiling. The first one was on Harry's birthday, and he was about to blow out the candles on his cake. He would look up at the camera and smile, and then he would pull Lily into the shot too before blowing them out. The second was after they had gotten the new playhouse, and Sirius was inside, pretending to cook and looking happier than ever. Harry was standing outside and waiting to play in it for the first time. The third was Lily and Aden, sitting on the porch swing and laughing. Lily was holding a four month old baby Jaime, and she was sleeping.

"Wow, Aden and I actually look civilized here." Lily acted fascinated.

"I try and catch the few times that actually happens." Lupin smiled and took back the pictures.

Lily glanced over at the clock, then back at Harry and Paige. "Time for naptime!"

"Awww." Harry and Paige said together. Lily led them upstairs, getting Harry into his bed and putting Paige on the mattress they had for her.

Lily walked into her room, rubbing her eyes. She was tired too, and laid down for a second. Surely, it wouldn't be a bad thing to just get a little rest…she wouldn't fall asleep…

She was running down the hallway. She heard the bang of a body hitting the staircase, and she looked down.

"James!" Was the scream that pierced the night, and a cold, eerie face glared up at her. Lily ran into the room, trying to guard herself.

But it was too late. The door flew open, and the large, pale figure stood before her. She saw the bright red eyes that haunted so many, hiding underneath a large hood. She dropped her son in the crib, begging, pleading-

He had no mercy. He raised his wand; Lily knew she was going to die-

Lily's eyes flew open.

She was drenched in sweat, and she was lying in bed, shaking. Why-what had just happened? She looked at the clock, realizing she had been asleep for almost an hour. What had woke her up?

A small rustling noise from her right made her turn, and she saw Paige going through her drawers.

"Paige!" She said sharply, sitting up. Paige ignored her, still rummaging through the drawer. "Paige." Lily said sternly. Finally, she turned around, a blank expression in her eyes.

"What's this?" She asked, holding up Lily's fake driver's license. Lily was on it, but with brown hair and a few different facial appearances.

"It's, erm, my…sister's driving license, sweetie." Lily got up, and put it back where she found it.

"Looks like you, a little." Paige's eyes seemed like they were studying Lily, even though they were still blank, almost empty-looking.

"Well, it's my sister." Lily finished the conversation. "Why don't you go back to bed, sweetie, you look tired."

Paige nodded slightly and walked out of the room, her dark curls bouncing while she went. Lily pressed her hand to her forehead and leaned back onto the bed.

What had brought back the old nightmare? Was the recurring thought that ran through her head. I haven't had it in months, and suddenly…it's back?

Lily was worried. Was this a sign, or merely an old, blocked out memory trying to come back to her? The shock of seeing James die again was enough to rattle her, but then she had to see Voldemort too…she groaned.

Lupin walked in right then, and was taken aback by the expression on Lily's face. "Lil-are you okay?" he asked urgently, sitting down next to her.

Lily nodded a little, not fully convinced she was okay. Lupin obviously didn't believe her. He summoned something quickly, and handed it to Lily.

"Chocolate?" She asked weakly, laughing.

"Works on everything." He said, looking pleased with himself. Lily took little bites out of it, and Lupin pushed her messy curls off her forehead. "Now, what happened?"

"Old nightmare, seeing my husband die again, having some kid go through our stuff and almost figure out the cover story, no big deal." Lily said, deciding she wasn't elaborating at all.

"Lily, you're incredibly stubborn, you know?" Lupin said, as though he was reading her mind. "You can tell me the whole story."

"But I don't want to."

"Stubborn." Lupin almost sang this, and Lily glared at him.

"It's nothing."

"Stubborn."

"Oh, shut it!"

She grabbed a pillow and smacked him with it, forcing him to fall backwards, and then he was lying next to her.

"So you won't be telling me?"

"Not today."

He frowned, making his best puppy dog face at her. She smacked him with the pillow again.

"Not today."

Lupin looked like he was about to say something, but then the doorbell rang. Lily sighed, and got off the bed. "I'll get it, it's probably Sarah," She said, smoothing out her hair and clothes. "You go wake up Paige."

He saluted, and marched out of the room. Lily rolled her eyes at him and walked downstairs, secretly giggling.

"Hi Sarah!"

"Hello." Sarah said, walking in. She shook her boots a little, and Lily noticed how wet they were.

"Is it raining?" Lily asked, looking outside. She hadn't noticed how bad the weather had gotten.

"Yeah, and it's a big storm too." Sarah looked annoyed by this.

"Well, it should get better soon."

"I hope."

There was an awkward pause between them, which was broken by Lupin bringing Paige down the stairs. She was giggling madly, holding onto his hair and pretending he was a horse. They finally got down, and he handed her off to Sarah.

"Mama!" Paige said, hugging her mom tightly. Sarah smiled.

"We should go." Sarah said. "Tell Aden I said congratulations."

And off they went, into the cold.

"Someone's in a bad mood." Lupin observed.

"I think she's annoyed me and Aden both won't be working for a while." Lily said. "I bet she's still happy to get my free babysitting service, of course…"

"You're just too sweet."

"I know." Lily smiled at him. "It's part of my charm."

AN: See what I mean by skipping months? **four months later, no big deal I won't even tell you what happened before because it was boring...** Just an awesome writer right here.
Oh, and I'm thinking of doing a Dramione fan fiction along with this one. What do you guys think?
Please review! I love you all. Xoxo.