My Mother, My Aunt Keeperoliver Chapter 3
Lily was up early the next morning, to prepare for what needed to be done. It was well that she was, as she received an owl while making a pot of tea.
The owl was from Mr Connor, her solicitor.
My dear Mrs. Dursley:
I have disturbing, yet gratifying news for you. It seems your husband created a disturbance last evening, and was reported to the constables. They arrived a short time later.
It seems that he was destroying all the pictures in his house, saying, "That freak shall never be allowed in my house again. Do you hear me, never again. Petunia Evans, that is your name now, Petunia Evans. And I want my son back."
Unfortunately, he hit one of the Constables with a picture he threw, and was taken down by the rest, and restrained from further damage to body or property.
With the statement you made yesterday, and the witnesses from last evening, your visit to my office is no longer needed, as your divorce will be uncontested due to Mr. Dursley's incarceration.
The Judge has signed your papers this morning first thing, and now all they need is to be logged in and filed. You should be free by this morning.
If there is anything else I can help you with, please let me know. My door is always open to you.
We will discuss payment agreement upon your next visit.
Faithfully yours:
Richard L Copper
Cooper, Davidson, and Langston - Solicitors for the People
Lily about jumped out of her chair for joy, she did not expect it to go that easily. Vernon was a bigger fool than she could have hoped for. She felt a little pain from Petunia, but also relief. She didn't understand this, but who was she to judge.
Then Petunia started to contact her. 'Lily, will I ever be able to be myself again, or am I to be your puppet for the rest of our lives.'
This stung Lily, as she did not think of Petunia as a puppet, at least not until Petunia brought it up. Now she sees what Petunia means, as Lily would never let Petunia dominate her as long as she resided in her body. But she did let her have her say, so it was not as if she were pulling Petunia's string.
"Petunia, I know this is frustrating for you, and you will most likely attempt to kill me if you ever get your body back. I just want you to know that I did this to make sure Harry had a chance to live a normal life. I am sure if our roles were reversed, you would do the same for Dudley, excuse me, Daniel. Tell me I am wrong in that assumption, and I will call you a liar. You may not have any love for me or Harry, but I know you do for your son, and would sacrifice your self to protect him.'
Lily felt Petunia cry in her mind. What she had said hit a soft spot oh Tuney's and Lily felt bad, but there was too much yet still to do, and unnecessary emotions will not help in the matter.
She heard a noise coming from upstairs, and went up to see if the children were awake, and found all three of them up and running, or in this case, crawling, as Harry and Dudley were being chased by Padfoot. Pads got a little too close to Dudley, and got a whiff of his nappy, and backed off. He changed back into Sirius and asked, "What the hell did this kid eat. He smells like the north end of a south bound garbage truck. I hope you are not expecting me to change him?"
"And why not, you are the one that got him out of bed. OH, come here little one, and mommy will change you. And you, entertain Harry while I do the dirty work."
"Gladly."
Lily changed Dudley, she has got to get his name changed so that he will know who he is when he grows up. She was about to put his new nappy on, when the baby powder came sailing across the room. Lily looked down at the baby, and saw a mischievous look in his eye. Oh this is going to be fun, raising two magical babies. She heard Petunia gasp, and then giggle.
"Oh you think it's funny do you Tuney. What if I just up and left your body to raise two darling little wizards.'
'Would you really?' Petunia said sounding thrilled at the prospect.
"No, I guess I wouldn't, I look forward to watching the two grow up, and I am willing to bet, you are too.'
'you're right Lily, I am looking forward to watching the grow.'
Lily finished with Dudley, and then changed Harry. Her and Sirius took the babies down stairs to feed them, and Lily told Sirius about her letter from Mr. Connor, and Sirius let out a loud Yahoo.
She asked if Sirius was able to watch both babies while she went and talked to Amelia Bones.
"Both, Merlin Lils you are going to put me in an early grave." Which was not the right thing to say, as Lily broke down, crying. Sirius realized this as soon as he said it, and came over to comfort her. Lily. I'm sorry, It was a slip of the tongue and I didn't mean it."
"I know Sirius, it's just that it only happened two days ago, and I still miss him so much. I really did love the idiot Pads. I tried to show him how much every day." Lily said between crying and trying to catch her breath.
"I know Lily flower. James told me every day how much he loved you and Harry. He still could not understand how you turned around during the seventh year, and agreed to go out with him. Not that he was complaining, just perplexed."
"That dumb prat, I told him a dozen times why the sudden turn around, but did he ever listen, nooo, he just kept annoying my with why. I think that was one of the reasons. he was such a baby."
"Look Sirius, I really do need you to watch the boys, while I go try and clear your name with Amelia?"
"It's OK Lily, I can handle them. Please get her to see the truth, I don't want to hide for the rest of my life."
Lily gave Sirius a hug and flooed to the Ministry. She made it to the DMLE Director's office and said to the receptionist she wished to see Mrs. Bones.
"Who may I say is asking for the visit?"
"Petunia Dursley, nee Evans."
The receptionist went to the door and knocked . When Amelia granted entry, the receptionist told her who was here, and Amelia jumped out of her chair and came to the door. "Mrs. Dursley, won't you come in please. Would you like a cup of tea? Excellent. Dana if you would, could you get Mrs. Dursley and myself a cup of tea please, thank you."
Amelia had Lily to sit down, and then were served their tea. Dana left, and Lily asked Amelia to set charms up for security reasons. Amelia did so without question as she knew this was Lily Potter's sister, and could probably be a big help in capturing Sirius Black.
"Mrs Bones-"
"That's Miss Bones."
"Sorry Miss Bones, I came here for a number of reasons, but the first is to clear Sirius Black of all charges."
"What, are you insane Mrs. Dursley, Sirius Black was the Potter's secret keeper?"
"Miss Bones, I have proof that Sirius was not in fact our secret keeper, but that Peter Pettigrew was the secret keeper. I also have another bomb to drop on you, and this one may be harder to take."
"I would find that hard to believe Mrs. Durley."
"Try, my name is not Durley, but Potter. Would that do it?"
"That's Impossible, I met Lily Potter at a formal dinner. and she had red hair, and was younger than you. Wait a minute, How did you get in the Ministry, if you are a muggle?"
" I am Lily Marie Potter, wife of the Deceased James Charlus Potter."
"That proves you are not who you say you are."
"How does that prove anything, Amelia. Do you know what a Familia Imperious Continuum charm is?"
"No , but I am sure you will tell me?"
"It is a lost charm, known only to a few families. It allows a person who is about to die to free their spirit and take control of another family member's body. It will become a permanent bond in one years time, unless I willingly leave this body, or an alternate resolve is found. I performed this charm, just as Voldemort entered my son's room to kill Harry and I. I could have entered Harry's body, but that would have done me little good, as he id too young, and it could have destroyed him mentally, and besides the fact, I could not do anything, until it was too late, and I would have either been permanently embodied in Harry's body, or after 363 days left. There was no other choice, I had to enter Petunia's body."
"But what about Lily's body? We found it next to what was left of Voldemort's body. It is intact, and we could not ascertain the cause of death?"
"That's it, my body didn't die, if my spirit is here in Petunia's body. Oh thank you Amelia, you answered my question, that has been driving me mad for two days now. Oh here is the proof you need to free Sirius Black." and she handed the letter that her and James had written, to her.
"Where are you off to know, shall I call you Lily?"
Lily laughed, "That will work, and I am off to Hogwarts to talk to Professor Flitwick and Professor McGonagall."
"Good Luck then Lily, and I will see to it that Sirius will be a free man, by the evening."
"Thank you Amelia."
As Lily was leaving, she ran into Arthur Weasley who she knew, but he did not know Petunia. She swore to herself that she would get to know the Weasley's, as they were good people.
Lily messaged flooed Professor McGanagall's office hoping to catch her at a free period. She was in luck. Professor McGonagall answered her floo, and was surprised when she saw the face of that horrid creature Albus had left poor Harry with. "What can I do for you , and where are you calling from, if I might Ask?"
"Minerva, would you ask me a question only Lily Potter would know, please?"
"Why would I do that?"
"To prove to you that I am Lily Potter."
"That is not possible, I know Lily Potter is dead, as I have seen her body."
"Please trust me Professor, just ask me a question."
"OK, what is my animagus form."
"Are you talking about the one everybody knows, or the one few people know?"
"Lily, is that really you?"
"Yes, Minerva, it really is me. I need to talk to you and Professor Flitwick. May I come through?"
"Oh yes please do Lily, and I will send my Patronus to get Filius here."
Lily stepped back out of the floo, and threw another handful of powder into the floo. and walked through, to be pulled into a hug from Minerva. "How can this be, I know this is Petunia's body, but how can you be there also?"
"As soon as Filius gets here we will explain it."
"You mean Filius knows what happened?"
"Not really, it was a charm we found in an old Potter family diary."
Filius was hurrying to Minerva's chamber. as it sounded important. He arrived and knocked on her door and was granted entry. He entered and jumped for joy when he saw Petunia Dursley sitting there. "IT WORKED!" he shouted for glee.
"Yes Filius, it worked, and now I have found out that my body is intact. Voldemort took for granted I killed my self to save Harry, and left my body alone."
"You mean you can return to your own body?"
"Yes, that is exactly what I am saying."
Filius was jumping all over the room like a little kid. he grabbed Lily around her waist and danced around with her, causing Lily to laugh at his actions.
"Will someone please tell me what in the world is going on?" asked Minerva.
Lily explained about the Familia Imperious Continuum charm, it's effects, and it's limitations.
Lily then talked about having four more days to return to her body, before it was too late.
The plans were set, and they agreed to do it tomorrow evening.