Chapter 6:

"I need to write the essay on the Wizards Convention." she said.

"We have ages to do that," James said.

"You don't have to come James," Lily said. "I'm perfectly capable of going on my own."

"Fine," James said letting go of her hand. "See you later?"

"Of course," she said kissing him softly. "I promise. Just you and I later."

"All right," James said as he smiled and then trotted off to catch up with his friends.

Lily turned and headed back up to the library. As she walked back she walked past the Potions classroom and almost came close to again running into Severus who was walking out.

"Are you following me?" he asked her.

"I could ask you the same thing," she said with a raised eyebrow.

"You wish," he said as he turned and walked in the same direction Lily was headed. She paused and then proceeded to walk to the library, which was apparently the same place Severus was headed.

"You know I was kidding," he said suddenly as he swung around to face her. "but apparently you are following me."

"I'm headed to the library," Lily said sternly. "If you are headed to the same place, then I can't help that I'm following you."

"Whatever," he grumbled. They both walked into the library as she watched as Snape walked over the opposite side of the library to a shelf containing potions books.

Lily began to busy herself with searching the shelves for the book that she needed, when suddenly she turned and saw Snape standing there.

"Looking for this?" he asked slowly as he held up the exact book Lily had been looking for.

"Yes actually," Lily said. "Are you using it?"

"Done," he said staring at her.

"Could I have it then?" she asked annoyed.

"Sure," he said as he handed her the book.

Lily looked at him oddly as she took it. There was something way too odd with the way he was acting. "Thanks."

"Welcome," he said as he stood there.

"You can go now," she said looking at him.

"Right," he said as he slowly turned and walked towards where he was sitting before.

"What's with him," Lily said as she opened the book quickly to see if it was the proper one, when suddenly she felt the room spin and things went black….

"Is that it?" Harry asked pointing up on the shelf.

"Yes!" Hermione said, suddenly, "Ron, you're tallest. Could you reach up and grab it?"

He reached up and grabbed the book and handed it to Hermione.

She opened it and began to skim over the pages. "This is great! Everything we need is right here."

"Great" Ron said, sighing, "Let's get started, so we can get back to the Common Room."

"This will take no time at all" Hermione said, "All we have to do is just..." She was suddenly interrupted by a sudden pop and crash to the floor. A young girl with auburn hair and about there age was on the floor and seemed disorientated.

"What the?" Ron managed to mumble as he, Hermione and Harry all stared blankly at the girl.

"Who's that?" Hermione asked, as Harry waked over to help the girl up.

"Dunno" Ron said.

"Are you all right?" Harry asked as he helped her up, "That was a nasty spill you had there. We didn't even see you come up."

"Yes, I'm fine" Lilly said not looking up, "I don't know what happened. I must have just gotten dizzy."

"But you're ok?" Hermione asked.

"Yes" she said, "Last thing is Snape handing me a book…"

"Snape's here? Ron asked, looking around, "Oh Great! We can't escape him!"

Lilly suddenly looked at Ron and Hermione. Se realized the she had never seen them around school before. "Ummm… who are you?" Lilly asked.

"Who are you?" Hermione asked, "I'm Hermione Granger."

"And I'm Ron Weasley" Ron added.

Lilly looked down. "What house are you in?'

"Gryffindor" they both said in unison.

"No you're not!" Lilly said suddenly, "I know everyone in Gryffindor."

Ron and Hermione both looked at each other blankly, "Well what house are you in? Ron asked.

"Gryffindor" She said quickly.

They glanced at each other again Ron shrugged his shoulders. "Well, maybe you know Harry then?" Ron said, pointing to behind Lily, "Everyone usually does."

Lilly suddenly turned to the boy, who had helped her up, forgetting he was even standing there. "James!" she said looking at him.

"James?" Harry asked looking at her sceptically.

"Yea" she said, "You'll never believe what Severus just did…"

"Severus?" Harry asked, "You mean Professor Snape?"

"Professor?" Lilly said confused, "No, Severus!"

"Snape?" Ron asked

"Yes" Lilly said, swinging round to face Ron, then back round to face Harry. "James, do you know who they are?" Lilly asked, grabbing both of his hands, "They said they're in Gryffindor."

"They are" Harry said, looking at his hands, "And why do you keep calling me James?"

"It's your name" Lilly said, looking at him.

"Do you think that's funny?" Harry said, aggravated.

"What?" Lilly asked.

"My name is Harry" Harry said, backing away, "Harry, not James."

"What?" Lilly asked, more confused then ever, "But you look just like…"

"Like my father?" Harry asked, annoyed, "Like I've never heard that before. Look. I don't know who you are, but it's really not funny to stand there and call me by my dead father's name."

"Father?" Lilly said, as she took a step closer and looked Harry in the eyes, "What do you mean… wait…" She looked into Harry's eyes. "You're not James."

"I know" Harry said, "I'm Harry."

"Your eyes are… they're green…" Lilly stammered, "And you have… you have a scar on your forehead" she continued, as she stared at the scar on his head.

"Well of course he does" Ron said, "He's Harry Potter".

"Harry what? Lilly said, jumping.

"Potter" Harry said, "But you've already realized this since you seem so stuck on calling me by my father's name."

"Father?" Lilly said wide-eyed, "James… James is your father?"

"Was" Harry mumbled, solemnly, "But yes I am his son."

Lilly's shocked expression was glued on Harry. She was staring him up and down, as almost as she had seen a ghost. "You look just… just like him" Lilly said in awe, "The resemblance in unbelievable."

"So I've heard" Harry said, rolling his eyes, still questioning who this girl was.

"I can't believe this" Lilly said, snapping back into a state of reality, "James can't have a son" she said. "I mean this has got to be some sort of dream."

"It's not" Hermione said, "James Potter is in fact Harry's dad. I mean I'm sure you know the story…"

"Story?" Lilly asked, "What story?"

"Which rock do you live underneath exactly?" Ron asked, as Hermione elbowed him in the ribs.

"What did you say your name was?" Harry asked, as he watched Lilly's confused expression.

"What is going on over here!" Madam Pince said, as she appeared around the corner. "All this noise, what on Earth…" She stopped dead in her tracks as her eyes landed on Lilly.

"Madam Pince!" Lilly said, rushing over to her, "I don't know what's happened, but this boy says that he's James Potter's son, and…"

Madam Pince was now the one looking as if she had seen a ghost. "Mrs Evans?"

"Yes!" Lilly said, excitedly, "You know who I am?!"

"I knew who you were" Madam Pince said, shocked, "But that was years ago."

"What?" Lilly asked. Her face was full of complete confusion. "What's going on here? It's me!"

Madam Pince looked over to Harry, her eyes filling up with tears. "Mr Potter?"

"Yes?" Harry asked, as Lilly's head swung towards him.

"If you would, please go and get Professor McGonagall and ask her to come to the library." Madam Pince asked.

"Yeah, ok" Harry said, nodding as he walked over to the exit of the library.

"Now, Miss Evans" Madam Pince said, as she put her arm around Lilly, "I don't know how this happened, or what exactly is going on, but I'm sure Professor Dumbledore can fix this."

"Fix what?" Lilly asked, tears were now welling up in her eyes. Madam Pince didn't answer however, too stunned with emotion. Several moments later, Harry returned with Professor McGonagall.

"Is everything all right, Madam Pince?" Professor McGonagall asked Harry, Ron and Hermione looked on, "What's the matter here?

"Professor" Madam Pince said, as she turned Lily around to face her.

Professor McGonagall did a double take as she stared at Lilly. "Is that?'

"Yes" Madam Pince answered.

"But how?" Professor McGonagall breathed, "How on earth could it be?"

"I don't know" Madam Pince said, "I just found her here."

McGonagall's eyes shot straight up to Harry. "Does he know?"

"I don't know" Madam Pince said, "I don't think any of them do.'

"Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley, Miss Granger" Professor McGonagall said, "I would have to ask that the three of you go about you day and your classes as normal and do not mention and do not mention anything that you've seen in here."

The three friends all looked at each other.

"But Professor" Hermione began.

"Miss Granger" Professor McGonagall interrupted, "I'm asking you not to speak a word. Everything will be explained to you later"

"Yes Professor" the three of them said meekly, as they all walked towards the exit.

"What do you think that's all about?" Harry asked, as the three of them headed to their next lesson.

"Maybe she's a spy for Durmstrung?" Ron suggested.

"I hardly think that's it, Ron" Hermione said, as the three of them disappeared into a classroom.