A/N: HERE IS THE FINAL CHAPTER OF JAMES POTTER ADVENTURES: YEAR ONE! First off, I didn't even expect to finish this story, never mind writing this many chapters, I thought I would write half of the amount I did write. Second of, thank you everybody that had reviewed, favourite or followed this story without you, this wouldn't of been completed. Now, for those who want to know, expect a SEQUEL! YES, THERE WILL BE A SEQUEL! So everybody look out for James Potter Adventures: YEAR TWO. It should be out in the next week, 2 weeks maximum. Thanks again everybody, and finally the LAST chapter! Enjoy!
THIS CHAPTER IS DEDICATED TO: EVERYONE THAT HAS REVIEWED, FOLLOWED OR FAVOURITED THIS STORY AND TO J. FOR GIVING US HARRY POTTER. I LOVE YOU. THANK YOU.
FOR THE LAST TIME ON THIS STORY (though I never did this often) I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER. J. DOES.
This is just a message to say thank you to J. . Mrs Rowling, you changed my life forever, thank you so, so, so much.
-CONVERSATION OF THE CHAPTER-
JAMES: I'm back!
ME: Hi James!
JAMES: So how come I'm back?
ME: Well, as this is the story of your life really, I decided on the last chapter of the year that you should return.
JAMES: It's the last chapter?
ME: Sadly yes. Is there anything you would like to say?
JAMES: Yes please.
ME: Go ahead.
JAMES: First, thank you to the readers who have read this story, without you I wouldn't of completed my first year at Hogwarts, secondly, to Chloe who wrote this story and without her, I wouldn't have gone to Hogwarts in the first place. Lastly, to Mrs, Rowling, my creator, who without, I wouldn't have a life to begin with. Thank you.
ME: Thank was beautiful.
JAMES: Thank you. I better go now before I start crying.
ME: Okay… bye!
*James disappears*
ME: This is so sad… ON WITH THE STORY!
38
'He's gone.'
'Well no.' James said sarcastically, though personally, even though he said it, he didn't think it was time to be joking around.
'This isn't time to be joking around.' Remus said sternly.
James hadn't noticed them before, but Remus and Peter had been behind Dumbledore when he came in.
'Sorry.' James mumbled.
'No need to start a fight,' Professor Dumbledore chuckled. 'Mr Lupin, Mr Black, Mr Pettigrew and Miss Prewett if you could be so kind to leave and return to your dormitories. I would like to have a private word with Mr Potter.'
Grace and Sirius stood up and followed Remus and Peter outside obediently.
'You're not in trouble. Don't worry.' Professor Dumbledore assured him.
He managed a weak grin.
'To be honest James, I wanted to speak to you about the Ahh- brilliant advice you gave your fellow house mates.'
Dumbledore smiled and sat down in the sat that had be occupied by Gracie.
'You heard that did you?' James asked weakly.
'Yes,' Dumbledore's smiled suddenly turned into a frown. 'You see James, your advice was great, you helped your friends and gave them tips to keep them safe, it's sad to safe that they will probably need those tips James.'
'Do you mean-'
'Yes,' Dumbledore interrupted him. 'Tom Riddle, or as he goes by now Lord Voldemort is slowly getting more power. He himself is learning more spells and acquiring more weapons. Other wizards and witches are seeking power James. They want to kill all the Muggles, Muggle-Borns and Blood-Traitors. They will kill everything that stands in their way.'
'Can we stop it?' James questioned.
'I am trying,' Dumbledore admitted. 'At the moment I am not getting any success. It is hard to change people's minds.'
'It's all the Pure-Bloods isn't it?' James said.
'Yes it is. Of course not all Pure-Bloods believe that they should be in charge, take yourself for example and Mr Black, he broke away from his family because he didn't follow their beliefs.' Dumbledore explained softly.
'What weapons does Voldemort have?' James spoke quietly.
'Naturally, he has his wand and his ability, along with the witches and wizards beside him. Also, I should tell you that he is trying to get other beings and creatures involved.'
'So like giants and vampires?' James asked.
'Yes.' Dumbledore confirmed.
'But why? What do giants and vampires have that Voldemort wants?' James commented.
'Giants are rather tall and strong James, they can kill people easily. Vampires, however can scare people and are tempted to make there army stronger. There are all sorts of reasons James. Some of them may become clearer in the future.' Dumbledore said.
'There are many other creatures and stuff out there as well isn't there? For him to use?'
'There is. We are trying our best though.' Dumbledore announced.
'We?'
'Yes, you really didn't think it was just I?' Dumbledore chuckled.
James blushed.
'No… there are some people out there trying to stop this James. Like I said before, we aren't having much luck at the moment and we are recruiting more people.' Dumbledore told him.
'Are you watching then? Observing?'
'Well yes. I'm also watching Hogwarts of course. I knew the Death Eater were trying to get in and improved the protective enchantments surrounding the castle. I had my suspicions on Professor Servark, but had no firm proof. It is sad to say, I had no idea on what Professor Servark was doing to Grace. I do watch Hogwarts and I know things that are going on, but I cannot be everywhere at once. There are things that do slip under my nose.' Dumbledore said.
'So really, a dark future lies ahead?' James asked.
'I suppose so.' Dumbledore sighed.
Dumbledore looked worried.
James understood why.
If he thought things were already bad, they must be way worst for Dumbledore. He was the one out trying to stop Voldemort and trying to get people to help stop him.
He wanted to help as much as he could.
'Thank you for offering your help James.' Dumbledore smiled.
What?
'What?' James said surprised.
Dumbledore eyes just twinkled and he slightly changed the subject back to Servark.
'I'm guessing you are wondering who will teach Defence next year?'
James nodded.
'I'm not sure yet, I might as one of my many friends… I'll try and make sure it's someone you'll like this year James. But if it isn't your welcome to teach yourself again, along with Sirius, Remus and Grace.'
James chuckled.
'Thanks Professor.'
'Yes, you have my permission.' Dumbledore confirmed.
'I think your friends are getting bored waiting for you outside James. I won't keep you from them any longer.'
James stood up.
'And James,' he turned back to the headmaster. 'Congratulations on your win.'
James, Sirius, Remus and Peter sat down in an empty compartment on the 2nd carriage of the Hogwarts express on their way back to King's Cross station.
'This was the same compartment I rode her in.' James said as they sat down and got comfortable.
'How do you remember rotate?' Sirius asked him, giving a look that clearly shown that Sirius thought he was mad.
'Just do. It must be because I met you here.' James shrugged.
'Aww, that's so sweet.' Sirius pretended to wipe a tear away.
'Is anyone else sitting with us for the journey?' Peter asked.
'If you're talking about Grace. No.' James huffed.
'Grace?' Remus repeated.
'Yes. Grace. That is her name isn't it.' James said.
'James you still can't be angry about that.' Remus groaned.
'He has every right to be angry.' Sirius backed his friend up.
'You two are idiots. Don't you understand that Gracie was probably scared out of her mind? That man was torturing her and he probably threatening her. She wasn't going to go and start blabbing to everyone was she?' Remus said, shaking his head ashamed at them.
Sirius and James exchanged guilty looks.
They hadn't spoken to Gracie- Grace for a few days now. Both of them hadn't taken the news well.
Why didn't she just tell them? They could've helped stopped it sooner.
'Anyway, does everyone have the right amount of Dungbombs on them?' Sirius said for the 10th time that morning.
'Yes.' James rolled his eyes.
'Well I think we should get going.' Sirius insisted.
'Alright. Everyone remember which carriage there in?'
Nods were James's response.
'Let's go then.'
They left the compartment and split up.
James headed towards the 3rd carriage and took out his collection of Dungbombs, keeping an eye out for people watching.
He cast the same charm they had used for their first prank on April Fool's day to hide the Dungbombs.
15 minutes later, he heard Remus's Dungbombs go off and the screams of shock from the people inside the carriage.
He swiftly set his off.
The smell was terrible.
He ran out of the carriage and into the second one where Peter's dungbombs were being set off.
'What?'
'The smell-'
'Eww-'
He sprinted into their compartment.
Peter was already there and a moment later, Remus entered a moment after James.
10 minutes later, of anxious and impatient waiting Sirius walked into the compartment and casual gave James his invisibility cloak back.
'Didn't use it?'
'I did use it; I was just a bit late because I couldn't resist messing around with the Slytherins at little.'
They rolled their eyes at him.
'Do you think we missed the trolley lady?'
'Around 10 minutes before they were due to reach the station, the door slid open.
'Great prank.'
They looked up to see Gracie- Grace.
'Thanks.' Sirius muttered.
The next minute passed awkwardly.
'Look, I'm sorry okay? I know I look like I'm all strong and everything, but really sometimes I'm not. I'm not brilliant at everything, like people think I am. I'm not completely fearless, no one is, Gryffindor or not.'
The door slammed behind her.
'Maybe we were a bit too harsh on her.' James mumbled.
Sirius nodded in agreement.
Remus snorted.
The train slowed down fast.
The 4 of them stood up and grabbed their belongings, getting ready to get off the train.
'Write yeah?' James asked.
'I'll try to. You know what my parents are like.' Sirius shrugged.
'I'll right.' Peter said.
'I will as well. We should try and meet up. Didn't Molly invite us to her wedding to Arthur? We could meet up then.' James suggested.
'I don't know if we're still invited to that wedding anymore Remus. Well me and James anyway.' Sirius said sourly.
'Just apologise.' Remus said as the train stopped.
The left the compartment and then the carriage, getting off the train and onto the platform along with the rest of the students at Hogwarts.
'My mum's over there see you.' Peter said and immediately headed d of towards a blonde women.
'Bye!' they yelled after him.
'My mums here as well. See you soon!' Remus said to them and left.
Sirius said.
It was suddenly obvious to James.
Sirius didn't want to go home.
At home, Sirius would have to deal with his mother, father and brother Regulus.
'Look mate, you're welcome to come over anytime. Just send us a letter.' James told him.
'Cheers mate. There's my… family. I'd better go. I can't be seen hanging around with Blood-Traitors can I?' Sirius chuckled.
Sirius walked towards a family.
The family were standing proudly and all were looking around the station with disgusted looks on their faces.
Sirius joined them.
'James!'
He jumped and turned around, there were his own parents.
'Mum! Dad!' he hugged both of them tightly.
'Missed us?' he dad asked.
'Of course.' He grinned.
'How's your year been?' his mother fussed over him as they walked to the barrier to leave platform 9 and 3/4.
'Eventful.'
I thought I would add this in: I completed this story on the 24th of February 2013 (a day before I had to finish it) at 21:10, British time.