My Mother, My Aunt

by keeperoliver

Lily sacrificed herself to save Harry. She sacrificed her body, but not her soul. Where did it go

5. Chapter 5

My Mother, My Aunt Keeperoliver Chapter 5

A/N: The response to this story has been spectacular, and Tes and I really appreciate the way you readers have taken to it. It does an author, or in this case, Authors, proud to be able to put on the table a story that is enjoyed by so many. While it's true you can't please every body, it's the majority rules here. Thank you to all who have been with this story and continue to enjoy it. As always, Tes (fred aholic) and Ollie (Keeperoliver). Since I have not mentioned it, and will now mention it again, JKR is the creator, and we are allowed to play with her creation, but not allowed to share in it's rewards. It would have been nice though.

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Lily was waking up, after she had spent a beautiful night, dreaming of being with James, Talking, cuddling, kissing, hugging, and kissing again. She stretched and was ready to get up, when she thought she heard, 'Good morning my beautiful wife. Sleep well?'

Lily shook her head, and tried to get up again, 'Lily, that was not a dream you were having last night. We did have that conversation, and shared those hugs and kisses. It is really me, James.'

'James', she thought, 'is that really you? How? Why am I just hearing you now? How long have you been with me? Please tell me I am not going insane.'

'Lils, you are sane, it is really me, I have been with you since the start, and now, I will explain the how, why now, and what next. Are you ready to listen?'

Lily could not believe what was happening, but she did want to know what was going on, so she thought, 'Please, James, I want to know what is going on. I have to know what is going on, or I will end up insane.'

'Alright then my love, here goes. After Voldie did me in, I had to see you one last time. When my spirit got to the room, you were doing the Familia charm. When you left your body, I attached myself to your soul, and went along for the ride. When you attached your self to Petunia, I was also attached. However being the third cog in the gear, and not being able to announce my self, I went unnoticed. Then when you and Filius reversed the charm, I went with you, to the body meant for you. I had to wait until you were alone, to let you know I was there. Your feelings last night, shook me up to the point, I could not think, until you were ready for bed. I kissed you, and let you fall asleep, and we had our Little conversation, and snog session. If you are upset that I did this, I can leave, but I do hope you allow me to stay.'

'You idiot, of course I want you to stay. I love you and would have been lost if I didn't have you as a part of my life. Harry is my life, but you are my soul, love. You are me, as I am you. That will never change. To have you along, even in spirit to see Harry grow, and become the person he is destined to be is all that I ask.'

'Thank you love. I do feel that there are a few people who need to know this, however. Sirius and Remus need to know. Professors Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Flitwick also need to know, and Harry when he is old enough to understand, needs to know.'

'Are you sure about Albus, James? He tried to put our Harry with Petunia and that pig, Vernon. He was giving our son up to be hated by people he was to grow up with. If I hadn't predicted what he was going to do, and took steps to prevent it, Harry would have been defenseless.'

'Lily think about what he had to deal with. He did not know of the change we made with our secret keeper. He knew only, that the person who should have taken Harry, was the one to turn on him. Remus was out of the question, due to his furry little problem, and Petunia was your only blood relation, there fore was his best option, because of the wards that could be set up to protect Harry. Everything he did was to protect our son, the best way he knew how. Does that sound like a man who did not have Harry's best interest at stake?'

'No, I guess not, since you put it that way. I just shudder at what might have become of Harry if I did not do what I did. And now that Petunia is free of that arse, she is a different person. She seems alive and vibrant. Oh James, what am I going to do, with out you to hold me, and comfort me? I feel so alone.'

'You will survive, that's what you are going to do. You will do what has to be done today, and move forward with your life, and see what happens. If you find someone to fill your needs in life, then accept him as you did me. Sirius can be the father figure in Harry's life until you meet the right person. If it is Severus, then so be it. If it is Sirius, fine. If it is Remus, excellent. If it is someone you have yet to meet, go for it. Just remember that I am , and always will be here for you, and love you as only I can. Do not turn away from love because I am here, because if I see that happen, I will leave, as I am not a part of the Familia charm. I am just a tag along. I don't want to leave, but I will if you let me stand in the way of you being happy again.'

'James, I don't know if I could love any one else. Look what it took for you and I to fall in love. Six years of persistence. Severus could have been the one, if he hadn't allowed himself to turn dark. Sirius is the brother I never had. Remus though, is different. I don't know if you knew this, but Remus kissed me in the Christmas of our fifth year, under some Mistletoe. It was my first kiss, and he apologized for ever, after he did it. He said that he wasn't good enough for me. He was wrong of course, but you couldn't tell him that. By the way, do you know how to get in touch with Remus. I am sure he would like to get to know Harry, and be back with his friends'

'Sirius will know how to get in touch with him. And yes, I knew about the kiss you and Remus shared. He was so guilty about it, he was ready to give up our friendship, because of it. However, he did tell me it was the happiest moment of his life. You are his Patronus moment. You know, you have touched the lives of everyone you met. Horace Slughorn swore that you were an angel sent by God, to bring love back to our world. He had a diary, that I had a chance to read, and he said that you gave him a water lily that when he put into a tank of water, it changed into a gold fish, and it remained with him. He was a different sort, but he was a good, kind teacher. Now, I think it is time for us to get up, and see about setting things straight, Don't you?'

'I suppose you're right darling. You will be with me all day, won't you?'

'Where else would I be? It's not like I have a choice. But I can't think of any where else I would like to be, except maybe in your arms.'

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Lily arrived at the Ministry, and once again, this time under a cosmetic charm, to alter her appearance. She headed towards Amelia Bones office, and once again, saw Arthur Weasley heading towards her. This time she stopped him and said, "Excuse me sir, but is your name Arthur Weasley?"

"Why, yes it is. How is it you know my name, yet I have never met you before. I would know, as I never forget a pretty face."

"Oh we have met before, but not formally. You were with your wife, at a formal engagement for the Ministry, oh, about two years ago. I marveled at the love the two of you shared, and wished that I would be able to find that kind of love. I did, but unfortunately he died at the hand of the dark Lord."

"I am sorry, as so many have lost loved ones to him. Would you please tell me your name, and maybe My Molly will be able to remember?"

"I have a better idea, how would you like to have dinner with me this weekend, and bring the family. I will tell you who I am, and maybe we could become better acquainted?"

"I couldn't say yes, without My Molly's approval. How can I get in touch with you, to give you a reply?"

"I will return tomorrow, and you can give me your answer, is that alright? And please, this is not an attempt to harm you or your family. As a matter of fact, if things go right today, I will find you here later, and reveal my self to you. Until then, Arthur, Have a good day."

Lily made it to Amelia's office, and was allowed entry as soon as she entered the receptionist's office. Amelia looked up and pinched the bridge of her nose, as if to release tension that was building up. " Are you here to file a complaint about the disturbance last night in Diagon Alley also? If you are, please put your name on the list of the other hundred or so names."

Lily laughed at worn out look on the face of the DMLE Head. "No, Miss Bones, I am here on a different matter."

"Well, that is a change, for the better I hope. What is it I can help you with Miss?"

"It's Mrs. Lily Marie Potter nee Evans. I have come to see how the Case of Sirius Black is coming along."

"What happened to Mrs Dursley?"

Lily took of her cosmetic charm and said, "Mrs. Dursley is now Miss Evans, and she is home watching our children."

Amelia looked into the familiar eyes of Lily Potter, and got up and drew her into a hug. "I thought it was all a story you had given me the other day. I just couldn't believe it when you told me. It was beyond hope that it was true. When did you perform the reversal charm?"

"Yesterday, with the help of Professors Flitwick and McGonagall, at Hogwarts."

'Lily, tell Amelia about us, she was very close to me when I was an Auror, and could be of great assistance.'

"Miss bones, I have a situation you should should know about."

"First, please call me Amelia, Lily. Miss Bones is so informal. Now what is it I should know about?"

"You will find it hard to believe."

"Lily, that is nothing new, since I have come to know you and Your sister, so please just tell me."

"Alright, but don't say I didn't warn you. The night James died, his spirit came to me to join my spirit as we ascended to heaven. When he saw me perform the Familia charm, he attached him self to my spirit, without me knowing it, and joined my sister and I in her host body. I did not know he was there because being the third spirit, he was unable to contact us. Once I re-entered my body, he became able to contact me through or mind, but he waited until we were alone, so as not to embarrass me in front of my sister and Sirius."

"So you are telling me that James is in your body, as a spirit, and can talk to you? Could you do me a favor, and ask him what my favorite flavor Ice cream is?"

"James said you are lactose intolerant, and can't have ice cream, but you do eat peanut butter straight from the jar."

Amelia blushed for the first time in Lily's presence. She reached into her drawer, and pulled out a jar of peanut butter, that appeared half full. She also pulled out a table spoon, and took a big scoop and put the spoon in her mouth to eat the delightful treat. She put the jar back in her desk, and placed the spoon an a blank piece of paper, to wash it later. "James always was good at snooping around. Why have you decided to tell me this, though?"

"it was James' idea, as he said you and he became real close, while he was an Auror. I don't know if I really want to know about how close, close was?"

"No, it wasn't like that. James and Sirius were two of my best young Aurors. James would come and discuss the case he and Sirius were working on, and he had his own jar of peanut butter, and we would sit and talk while eating it. Talk and peanut butter were all we shared, other than a friendship. Now, as to the reason you are here." She reached into a different drawer, and pulled out a document, and handed it to Lily. Lily looked at it and shrieked. It was the document that cleared Sirius of all charges. She got up and walked to Amelia, and pulled her into a hug saying thank you, over and over again.

Amelia patted her on the back, and then told her she had to get back to work, before the Minister pulled her into his office to know why she was so far behind.

Lily smile, and bid her a good day. She then went to find Arthur's office. she found it, but it was empty. She sighed thinking she was going to have to make a return trip, but as she turned, she almost ran into him. He started to apologize, when he recognized who it was.'Lily Potter, is that you?"

"Yes, Arthur Weasley, it is me. I told you I would return, if things went well, and they did."

Arthur reached out and took her hand. "Molly and I were saddened when we heard what happened, but how is it you are alive. The report said that you and James died."

"Can you wait until Saturday for me to tell you, that way, I only have to say it once?"

"Certainly my dear. Oh it is so good to know that you are alive. Is it OK to tell My Molly? She would be so thrilled."

"You can if you want to, or you can wait to surprise her on Saturday?"

"I don't think that is the wisest of decisions. Molly's temper is not one I enjoy being the recipient of.

We will see you Saturday." He said, and shook her hand.

Lily left the Ministry, and went to Diagon Alley to see Mr. Conner.

As she entered the building, she saw Mr. Conner standing at a file cabinet, and she called his name. He turned to see who it was, and about passed out. He knew Lily Potter, as he was the solicitor of James' family for over ten years. He had come to know James and Lily for the two years they were married. He had tears forming in his eyes, but brushed them away. "Yes, I am Mr. Conner, How can I help you?"

Lily was pleased he had not said her name. "I was wondering if I could have a word with you in private?"

"Certainly Miss, Amy, could you please tell any one who needs to see, that I will be with them when I am through, Thank you? Right this way Miss."

Mr Conner closed the door, Put up a silencing charm, And pulled Lily into a hug. "Lily I thought you were dead. Your sister was here, filing for a divorce from her husband, and never mentioned you were alive. I know you don't wish to go into a full explanation, but how?"

"Richard, I used a charm long forgotten to ensure my return. You're right, I don't want to go into detail about it, but I can promise you it is me. Check with Gringotts to verify it's validity. Right now, I have another favor to ask. Can you officially change my sister's name so that pig of a husband never find finds her again?"

"I can start the paper work right now, and it should take about a week to make it official. Do you know what she wishes to call herself, and does she want to change her son's name as well?"

"Yes to both. She wishes to change her name to Alicia Petunia Vanes, and her son to Daniel Webster Vanes. Also, I was wondering if there was a way to change the Hogwarts charter to reflect Daniel's name, so that there will be no confusion?"

"It will all be taken care of Lily, and please accept my condolences for your loss. James was a decent man, although reckless and quite a prankster. My hair still shows flashes of orange occasionally. Gets my wife to laughing when it happens. Oh if you ever see Sirius, tell him I still owe him for the hot seat he gave me. I couldn't sit for two days because of those blisters." Richard laughed, and then went solemn. "I'm sorry Lily, I forgot He was the one that betrayed you."

Lily laughed and showed Richard the letter from Amelia, and Richard flashed a smile at the contents. He then laughed, and a flash of orange shot through his hair.

Lily started laughing, and could hear James laugh as well. Lily thanked Richard for all that he had done, and left.

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Lily returned to a peaceful scene. Padfoot, Daniel and Harry were all curled up together, taking a nap. Pads head looked up for a minute, and if a dog could smile, it was what Pads was doing. He then laid his head back down and went back to sleep. Petunia was in the kitchen cleaning, again. "Don't you ever stop cleaning Alicia?"

Petunia didn't think about what Lily said, "A clean house is a germ free house. How did every thing go today? Wait a minute, what did you call me?"

"Alicia, Alicia, as that is you name isn't it"

Tuney squealed and rushed over and gave Lily a hug to end all hugs. "I can't believe it, you already had my changed?"

"Well it won't be official probably for another week, but ya, you and Daniel are now, Alicia Petunia Vanes, and Daniel Webster Vanes, and Daniel will have the Hogwarts Charter changed to reflect the new name. as well. And then this." Lily said as she pulled out the Parchment, and handed to Alicia.

Alicia squealed once again.

Lily then brought up, "Alicia, we have to do something about your appearance, because even with a name change, if Vernon happened to see you, your new name would be useless. I think you would look good with Dark brown hair, don't you? And a smaller nose, different colored eyes, and a fuller figure." There was a howling noise coming from the living room, so they had to stop what they were doing and go see what was going on. There was Harry and Daniel piling up on Padfoot, and tugging on his ears. Poor pads was defenseless, and he knew it. Lily and Alicia pulled the two off of pads, and took them to change their nappies.

When they came back down, Lily showed the document to Sirius, and he started to dance around, pulling first Lily and Then Alicia into him to dance. Since Alicia was the last to dance, she was the one to get a kiss. Alicia stood there for a minute, while Sirius continued to do his dance. He then stopped when he saw Alicia just standing there. He realised what he had done, and apologized. Alicia still stood there in shock.

Lily was laughing along with James at the looks on both of their faces. Alicia in shock, and Sirius in embarrassment. Alicia finally came out of it, and smiled at Sirius. "Thank you Sirius, that was the first kiss that I have ever gotten other than from Vernon. And I rather liked it, so don't apologize."

Lily broke out with a loud laugh. She couldn't help it, James had just told her that Sirius had never been embarrassed before, and that pink color suited him well, well it did, until it turned bright red.

Alicia thought to herself, Lily might have a point, about changing my appearance. I wonder what Sirius' preferences were.

Lily got control of herself, and James reminded her of contacting Remus. "Siri, do you know how to get a hold of Remus. I would like to have him around, to complete the family. If you could get him here, I have something to say to everybody. I will contact Albus, Minerva, and Filius, as they need to know as well."

"Sure Lils, I know how to contact him. I'll be back in about ten minutes." and he left for upstairs.

"Alicia, if you could watch the boys for about ten minutes, I will contact the others?"

Alicia agreed, and Lily left for the floo room. She threw a fist full of floo powder into the fireplace and the green flames roared up, and Lily leaned in and called Minerva McGonagall Office.

Minerva was going over her schedule for the tenth time when her floo activated, and Lily's head appeared. "Hello Minerva, I was wondering if you, Filius and Albus could join me in the Manor. I have something I have to tell you all?"

"Are you sure you want Albus there Lily? He still doesn't know about you."

"Yes, Minerva, it's a special request from someone. I will explain it when everyone is here."

"Alright Lily, we will be there shortly."

"Thank you Minerva."

Lily had just finished, and was about to leave, when the floo flared up again, and she saw Remus walk through and into the room. Lily came over to him and drew him into a hug. Remus couldn't believe who it was. He was told she was dead. He was crying into her shoulder, as he held her. "Lily, is that really you? Sirius said he had something important to show me, but wouldn't say what. I wanted to come here and Kill him, for turning you and James over to Voldemort. I'm so sorry Lily. As bad as I miss him, I can't imagine how bad it is for you."

"Remus, it's so good to see you. Hold on, I have more people coming, so we will wait here. I promise I will tell you the whole story, when the others arrive. Now, what have you been doing. I know this whole secret keeper thing is confusing you, but all will be explained."

The floo flared once more, and Minerva walked through, followed by Filius, and Finally Albus. As Albus settled, he looked at Lily and Remus trying to figure out what was going on, and if these people were really who they appeared to be. "If you are Lily, you will remember what you got me for Christmas in your sixth year?"

"Yes sir, it was a night cap, and robe set, with stars and moons that shined when the lights were turned off. I also got you a pair of slippers, and a pair of Grey wool socks."

"Lily, what happened, we thought you were dead?"

"Please Professor, come downstairs with us, and I will explain it all to you."

When every one seated in the living room, and everyone had a cup of tea, Lily started her story.

Remus was shaken when he heard about James' death, and the was amazed at Lily and her charm work. Albus was thrilled at the resilience of the young witch. He of course had heard of this charm but never heard of it being performed before. He would have to talk to Minerva and Filius later about doing it without telling him. Not that he minded, as he did not care what his teachers did in there of time, but something of this magnitude should have been briefed to him.

Then Lily came to the part that no one knew. "There is another issue that I need to bring up, and none of you know of this. The night I performed the Familia charm, I did not know that I had a hitch-hiker. All the time I spent in Petunia's body, I was not alone. I did not find this out, until last night. Now, does anyone wish to ask James a question?"

Six sets of eyes fixed on Lily, like she was insane. Remus was the first to ask, "James is really in your body, Lily? Are you sure it was James, and not the Dark Lord?"

"I am quite sure Remus, As the Dark Lord had not arrived to the room yet, And I died before he could do anything. I was hoping that he would not do anything to my body, but I was prepared for the worst. It seems he was more intent on Harry than he was me. Any way, James came in just as I was leaving to join Petunia. He connected with my soul, and joined with us. Since he was not a part of the ritual, he was not felt bu either of us. It was not till I returned to my body that he made himself known. If there are any doubts, please feel free to ask any question you want that he might know, and I don't."

Sirius jumped in this time, "Lily, ask James what spell I used on Anthony Jorgens in our second year?"

"It was a Confundus Charm during Potions, and it was in third year, not second. It caused his brew to bubble up and form a sort of blob like creature that crawled out of his pot, and attack his frog that he was going to use his potion on. The frog ended up eating it, and then it exploded, covering the Ravenclaws with it's remains."

Sirius started to howl with glee and doing his dance, once again pulling Alicia up and dancing, this time, Alicia kissed him, and he was left in shock. Alicia just grinned and said, "Pay back is a bitch, isn't it."

Remus was rolling on the floor from the look on Sirius' face. The three professors were laughing, as was James, but Lily was thinking, Sirius has finally met his match. Lily asked to speak to Filius in private for a minute, and he joined her in the kitchen.

"Filius, we have to change my sister's appearance so that, should Vernon be set free, he would not recognize her. Do you think you could help us with this. It would be greatly appreciated."

"Of course Lily, if you would send her in here, I will see what I can do."

Lily went back in, told Alicia what was going to happen, and with a little trepidation, Alicia walked in to the kitchen to meet the Professor.

"Come come, my dear, this will not hurt at all, I promise." and he started his work.

Ten minutes later, Filius walked back into the room, and got every ones attention, "Please if every one would settle down, I would like to introduce to you Miss Alicia Petunia Vanes, formally known as Petunia Dursley." and he stepped out of the way, as Alicia entered the room.

Sirius who was just coming out of his shock, went back into it. Remus was amazed at the person before him. Albus and Minerva were pleased with Filius' work. But the proudest of them all was Lily. Alicia twirled around for the people to see all sides. She was the same height, but that was the only thing that was the same. She was now a brunette, with long curly hair, and blue eyes. She was fuller in form, and her face was also fuller. Her nose was a bit smaller, and her neck was different. All in all, she was a good looking woman.

Filius had shown her, her new self, and she was more than pleased with the results. She had hoped that Sirius was as well. It would be a while to find out, as Sirius had passed out and was on the floor.