Ch 12 "I remember!"

James awoke to a door closing. He opened his eyes and then suddenly heard his name shouted in excitement.

"James!"

James looked over to see Sirius awake, a look of relief and glee on his face.

"Sirius mate!" James exclaimed just as excitedly.

Madam Pomfry came hurrying out of her office.

"Quiet you two," she said. "I can understand you both are happy to see each other but this is a hospital wing and you are not the only patients here," she indicated a first year who seemed to have a broken leg.

James turned to Sirius with a huge grin on his face and was about to say something when there was a knock on the door. Madam Pomfry went to answer it.

"So Sirius, I heard you tried to defend my honour."

"Of course mate," Sirius said, "but I guess I didn't do a good job, we both ended up in here."

"I appreciate the thought anyways," James grinned and Madam Pomfry walked up to him.

"Potter, you have a visitor." James looked over to see Selena.

"Sel," he exclaimed.

"How are you feeling? Mom's been so worried about you, so has Aunt Vallery."

"I'm fine," he said.

"I came rushing here the first day but nobody would tell me anything. Aunt Vallery wrote and told me some things and that she wanted updates, but I have had so much homework I didn't have much time to come visit you. When I heard Sirius was in here as well," she sighed. "Johnny was worried, and you know Johnny. I've been able to visit twice."

"Well, I'm fine,"

Selena ignored him. "Mom and Aunt Vallery wrote me yesterday and told me they were going to come today but I haven't seen them. I was told you were awake by Remus. I wanted to come sooner but school's been so busy."

"Its fine Sel," James insisted.

"No it's not!" she said crossly and crossed her arms. "I want you to tell me who did it!"

"You're out of luck because I don't know."

"I don't believe you!"

"I can't remember who it was!" James said a little louder.

"You don't just forget something like this! The same as you can't erase what happened at the end of June from your memory. What happened was real!"

"You think I don't know that? I do, but I don't want to remember it!"

"James," she said a little quieter and softer, "you have to remember it. You can't get rid of it. You have to learn to live with it. Deal with what happened and then you won't dwell on it."

James looked at her, he knew she was right. "I suppose, but how do I deal with it?"

"Talk to someone about it. Aunt Vallery told mom that you never talk about it and that Aunt Vallery stopped trying because you wouldn't speak of it."

"How do you know? Your mom didn't tell you, did she?"

"I was sneaking around, listening in," she said.

"You are Johnny's sister," James replied with a smirk.

"And that's the James I remember," she said with a smile. She then turned to Sirius. "So, how are you feeling Sirius?"

"I'm alright," he said with a shrug.

"How long you been up?"

"Not long. I awoke, spoke to Madam Pomfry and Dumbledore and then James woke from his sleep."

"Remus and Peter will be up soon, Dumbledore wanted to speak with them first."

"Mr. Black eat this and drink this," Madam Pomfry said handing him a tray of food and the same strengthening potion James had when he awoke. "Mr. Potter, here is your dinner as well." A tray of food appeared on James's bed as well. "And you'll have to leave dear," she said to Selena who nodded.

"When mom and Aunt Vallery arrive I'll send them up," she said to James, "I'll see you later Sirius."

Sirius nodded and drank the potion and ate his food. When they both finished the door opened and Dumbledore walked in with Remus and Peter. Madam Pomfry walked into her office to give them some privacy.

"Sirius!" they exclaimed when they saw him awake.

"Hey mates," Sirius said with s smile.

"Where's my greeting?" James asked with mock sadness. Remus laughed and Peter chuckled.

"So, is there anything new with you?" Sirius asked.

"Not really," Remus replied.

"Mr. Potter, your mother and Aunt will arrive in about an hour and would like to speak with you privately. I have arranged for them to meet you in a room just down the hall. It's a visitor's room for large families." James nodded his head as the hospital wing doors opened once more. Sirius's face feel in shock and his three best friends shared the same look of confusion and turned to look at Sirius. There stood Regulus Black.

"Hello Mr Black," Dumbledore greeted pleasantly. "Good of you to finally visit your brother." Regulus's face fell upon seeing the headmaster there.

"What are you doing here sir?" Regulus asked with a hint of nervousness in his voice.

"I had a message for Mr. Potter but I must be going. I'll be back in an hour to bring you to the room," he said and walked out. Regulus watched as he turned down the corridor and out of sight. He then turned back to the four friends.

"What are you doing here Reggy? I know you didn't come to see me." Sirius said and Regulus's face turned red with anger.

"I wouldn't be taunting me Black, you don't want another taste of what the Slytherins can do, do you?" he asked in a quiet voice. Both Remus and Peter's face were white with shock but James's face was full of a dawning expression and realization.

"Malfoy!" James exclaimed.

"What?" Chorused Peter and Remus.

"It was Malfoy and his little tramp girlfriend Black," Regulus's face was full of hatred and anger at James for calling his cousin a tramp. "They're the ones that cursed me!" Sirius was also realizing something.

"It was you!" he exclaimed to Regulus, "You Snivellus, Malfoy, Hoggle and Nacrissa!"

"Glad I could help you remember," Regulus said with a sneer, "but I hope it stays fresh in your mind that you are one of the most hated Gryffindors. Blacks were supposed to belong in Slytherin but you messed it up! They almost didn't trust me until I showed them what I could do.

"And you," he said indicating James, "Are also hated highly for escaping the dark lord. He will get his revenge on you. What Hoggle did was just the beginning. You better watch your back." And with that he turned around and walked out the room.

James was the first to say something after Regulus left. "Malfoy did this to you?
Him and Snivellus?"

"Yea, I just remembered. Regulus, Hoggle, Snivellus and Malfoy closed me in. And my own cousin helped them!"

"Snivellus will be easy to get back," James stated.

"The others won't be," Remus pointed out.

"Nacrissa will be tough. She has her sister in league with Voldemort already." Sirius said.

"And with Malfoy as her boyfriend-." Peter started.

"-it's going to be hard." James finished.

"We could use Snivellus as an example. Get him back and have him send a message to all the other little Slytherins."

"Would Regulus be hard to get back as well?" Peter asked.

"I can get him at home!" Sirius snarled and the others nodded, hoping Sirius wasn't as serious as he sounded. It sounded as if he was going to use magic outside school on his brother, which was highly dangerous and not aloud.

"James," Remus said breaking the silence.

"What?" he asked.

"You'll never guess what happened to Lily over the summer holidays."

"What?" he asked curiously.

"She accidentally jinxed her sister, Petunia. Apparently she was calling her a freak and Lily accidentally cursed her so she started growing hair out her ear." James roared with laughter.

"What happened?" Peter asked.

"The Ministry came, undid the jinx and gave her a warning letter. Since it was an accident nothing big happened."

"How do you know this?" James asked when he stopped laughing.

"She told me when we were studying earlier," Remus shrugged. James started thinking about what Snivellus would look like with greasy hair growing out his ears and started to laugh as Dumbledore walked in.

"James, your mother and Aunt are here." James nodded and as he stood up Madam Pomfry came rushing out of her office with another strengthening potion. James drank it and walked out, waving to his friends, and followed Dumbledore.

James walked into the room his mother and Aunt Sally were. As soon as they saw him his mother picked him up in a big bear hug.

"I've been so worried James," she whispered.

"Can't- breathe-," he mumbled His mother chuckled slightly and put him down. He took a seat beside his aunt and his mom sat on the other side of him. Selena walked in and sat beside her own mother.

"Let me know if you need anything Vallery," Dumbledore said.

"Thank you Albus," he smiled and walked out, closing the door behind him.

"Before you say anything I want you to know I know who did this to me-."

"I knew it," Selena mumbled but James heard her.

"Selena, I just remembered because of what happened to Sirius." He took a deep breath and continued. "I was attacked by Lusius Malfoy and his girlfriend Nacrissa Black, Sirius's cousin. They cursed me and Hoggle was able to hit the bludger at me.

"Sirius was also attacked by them but also by Severus Snape and Regulus Black, his own brother."

"Sirius's brother and cousin attacked him?" his mother asked shocked. James nodded.

"That's terrible," his Aunt said.

"You know the Blacks though, they are dark wizards and, even though they aren't actually death eaters, follow Voldemorts ways." James said.

"Have you told Albus yet?" Vallery asked.

"No, I just remembered when Regulus came to the room threatening me and Sirius,"

"He threatened you?"

"Sort of, he said that Sirius and I are the most hated Gryffindors and that we better watch our backs."

"I'm going to get-."

"No mom you can't. Dumbledore can't know yet. Let me and Sirius deal with them."

"I'm not letting my baby boy-."

"Mom, I'm twelve, almost thirteen years old, I think I can handle it."

"But you're still our child,"

"But let me try," James pleaded. Vallery looked at him for a while. Finally she sighed.

"Even if I say no, you still would, wouldn't you?" James grinned.

"You know me too well,"

"I suppose there's nothing I can do then," a silence fell between them. Finally Selena broke it.

"Aunt Vallery, where's Uncle Victor?"

"Working, he had another meeting with the Minister."

"What are all the meetings about?"

"He's trying to pass a new law. I can't say much though honey, sorry."

"I understand," James said. "Did you want to see Sirius?"

"That would be nice dear," Vallery said.

James then got up and led the way back to the hospital wing. Remus and Peter were still there along with a few girls James didn't recognize.

"Welcome back mate," Remus said. James nodded towards the girls.

"Who are they?"

"Your fan club," Remus smirked. He noticed the questioning look on James's face. "These are only a few of the girls that fancy you and Sirius. They are your fan club. With all the pranks you pull, and everything else you do, you got yourselves a group of girls that'll follow you around."

James was still confused but liked the idea of a group of girls following him everywhere he went. "Evans wouldn't be part of this little group would she?" he asked hopefully. Selena laughed.

"You're kidding right James?" by the look James gave her she had to extend on her statement. "You must have realized by now that Lily Evans doesn't fancy you."

"So you say," he said smugly.

"Ah Mr. Potter, your back and I see you've brought some visitors."

"Madam Pomfrey this is my mother Vallery and my Aunt Sally. You know Selena, she was here earlier."

"Thank you for taking care of my son," Vallery said.

"It's my job dear," the matron replied. "But Mr. Potter should be getting a little more rest."

James nodded and climbed back in his bed.

"James mate," Sirius said turning towards him.

"Sirius, my mom and Aunt came to say hi," James said indicating the women.

"Mrs. Potter and sorry I forget your last name," Sirius said with a grin.

"Oh it's Hanson,"

"Right, Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Hanson," Sirius said.

"How are you feeling Sirius?" Vallery asked.

"Better, since these ladies showed up. By the way, ladies James, James we have Candy, Cordell and Cammie. They are best friends."

"Nice to meet you ladies," James said with a wink.

"Well we should be going." Sally spoke up.

"Yes, your father will be expecting us back in an hour, after his meeting of course."

"Thanks for coming mom, Aunt Sally."

"It was no trouble dear," Sally replied with a smile.

"I'll see you in a few weeks during Christmas break," Vallery said giving him a kiss on the cheek. "It was nice seeing you again Remus, Peter and Sirius, I expect you for Christmas as well."

"It would be an honour Mrs. Potter. Good bye,"

"Bye mom, Aunt Vallery," Selena said giving her mom a hug and a kiss and then hugging her Aunt. They two women left the hospital wing.

"Mr. Potter, you will be able to go back to your common room tomorrow morning," James nodded. "And Mr. Black, you should be able to leave as well." Sirius grinned as Madam Pomfrey walked back to her office.

"Well Ladies, I believe it is time for you to take your leave." The girls instantly started to whine.

"Come on ladies, you may see us in the common room when we get back."

"But we're in Hufflepuff," Candy complained.

"Well then meet us outside the Great Hall after breakfast and we'll take a walk to the lake," the girls accepted this decision and wished the two boys good bye and walked out with out acknowledging Remus or Peter.

"If we're getting out we need a plan to get back at Snivellus," James stated as soon as the girls walked out the room.

"Don't worry we'll think of something," Sirius said.

"Boys, visiting hours are over. Please return to your common room." Madam Pomfrey stated walking out of her office. Remus and Peter wished James and Sirius goodbye and walked out. Madam Pomfrey gave them a final meal and sleep potion before the end of the night. Before taking their potions they talked and came up with a brilliant plan to get their revenge.

A/N: I'm sorry readers I believe my chapters are getting shorter…I'll try to make the others longer…I hope you're enjoying what I've done so far and please remember to read and review…it makes me very happy when I see reviews because then I know people are reading and liking my story…criticism always helps as well to!!