Charlie and Bill had taken to watching the door intently for any sign of it opening. Arthur meanwhile was pacing behind them worriedly, nibbling on his fingernails, and his eyes watched his shoes avidly.

Remus, Tonks, Ron and Hermione had been gone close to five hours now, and needless to say the Weasleys were more than a little panicked.

The door handle twisted and Charlie and Bill started, drawing their wands immediately. Anybody could be coming through that door.

Slowly a very pale Remus Lupin emerged, followed closely by an equally shaken looking Tonks, next Harry and Hermione came holding hands, after them was Ron who beamed brightly at the sight of his brothers and waved. Charlie breathed a sigh of relief and went to alert his father who had been more engrossed in his pacing to notice.

"About time," grinned Bill, as Sirius and Moony walked through, followed by James and Lily.

Arthur ran forward and gave Harry a tight hug, who as soon as Arthur had let go was thumped on the back repeatedly by Charlie and Bill. This he could do without, the air being squeezed out of him was bad enough but to then be pummelled was bordering on ridiculous.

Thankfully Remus stepped forward seeing Harry's dislike of the attention he was receiving and pulled Harry away.

"Erm...how are we supposed to get back?" muttered Remus as he led the group quickly through the front yard and gates to a safer spot.

Silence answered him and he suddenly felt very unwell again, getting back had never been discussed.

"I believe I could be of some help," said a familiar voice. Remus spun around and watched open-mouthed as Albus Dumbledore walked calmly across the hillside towards them.

Five minutes later and everybody was seated comfortably in Dumbledore's office. Dumbledore smiled pleasantly at them all in turn.

"Ok so first thing's first," he began as he pulled out a piece of parchment from a drawer in his desk.

"I am Dumbledore from James', Lily's, Remus' and Sirius' time...from 1980."

Remus nodded slowly, still not really understanding any more...apparently neither did anybody else...they all wore similar expressions.

Dumbledore smiled again, obviously he'd predicted this would happen.

"I was made aware of the goings-on by myself from the future...he sent Fawkes with a letter to explain. I was already aware of the disappearance of five of my Order members but where they were was a complete mystery, until I wrote to myself." finished Dumbledore looking around again.

Anybody else that had said 'wrote to myself' would have stuttered immeasurably in trying to make it sound normal but from this man...he just said it as if it was normal already.

Remus cleared his throat,

"How are we going to get back?" he asked slowly, his stomach clenched at these words...he'd lose his friends all over again.

"The same way you came...by timeturner," Dumbledore held one up and passed it to Remus.

"And in response to your next question I will be performing a large obliviation charm on the wizarding world to avoid the future changing,"

Remus swallowed, he'd only thought of that question seconds before. But his clenched stomach had started squirming now, he was going to loose his friends again and they weren't even going to know it had happened.

"Now the sooner you leave the better, the Dumbledore from your time will be waiting for you all," said Dumbledore standing up.

Remus stood up as well, what was he going to say to his friends...he didn't want to outright cry but that's what he felt like doing.

"Harry," Lily murmured standing up and wrapping her arms around her son. Harry mimicked her and rested his head on her shoulder, hot tears streamed down his face.

Lily pushed him back and wiped her eyes hastily, before breaking into a watery smile.

James now stepped up and gave his son a quick hug before putting him at arms length and staring at him.

"I don't want to go," muttered Harry quietly and James shook his head smiling.

"You have to Harry, do you really want to see yourself born?" laughed James.

Harry simply sniffed and looked at his Dad. James' voice took on a more serious tone when he next spoke.

"Listen to me. Your mum and I love you very much...we always will no matter what happens,"

Remus seeing that it was now or never to say his goodbyes heading towards Sirius with a heavy sigh, and his hand outstretched. Sirius smiled at him and grasped his hand before pulling him forwards for a full hug.

Remus stood a bit awkwardly for a second or two before gradually raising his arms to embrace Sirius, and his eyes betrayed him as they filled with tears.

It was a good few minutes after when Sirius pushed Remus back,

"What's the matter?" he asked taking in Remus' unshed tears.

"Nothing," Remus shrugged, causing Sirius to raise his eyebrows in a doubtful expression.

"Well...it's just that I'll...I'll miss you is all," muttered Remus.

Sirius nodded slowly.

"I know, it's not the same for me though. I will miss you," he nodded at Remus.

"But I won't miss you," he nodded towards Moony.

Remus choked slightly as he laughed at Sirius' comment, and he broke into a wide grin with his tears now falling freely.

"Come on it's disturbing seeing a wolf cry," grinned Sirius.

Remus smiled him again before wiping his eyes hastily and shaking Sirius' hand.

Harry embraced his father desperately, they clung to each other neither one wanting to let go...both knowing they had to.

Finally Harry broke away grudgingly and through his gentle sobs managed to speak,

"I...hope...I...make...you. proud...Dad,"

Any resolve James had had dissolved at these few words and he took a deep shuddering breath as he fought back his own tears.

"Harry no matter what you do...no matter where your life leads you, you will always make me proud to be your father. You are my only son, my flesh and my blood.

I know I can't have been there for you all time but I truly wish I had been to see you grow up and protect you like a father should...maybe then you would have had a better life."

Harry swallowed,

"You put my name down for Hogwarts and gave me my magic. That was enough."

James wiped his eyes quickly and smiled sadly at Harry, who returned it.

The unsaid words hung in the air between them...I love you.

Lily watched as Remus and Sirius parted company and as Remus turned his gaze upon her she already felt herself start welling up.

As Remus drew nearer to her Lily's emotions got the better of her and she sobbed openly and threw herself at Remus wrapping her arms around his neck.

Remus was, once again, momentarily stunned but hurriedly put his arms around Lily to comfort her as she wept against his neck.

"Lily," he murmured, she didn't respond and his heart ached.

"Lily," he whispered more urgently.

"Come on we'll see each other again,"

Lily pulled away from Remus shakily and in between her anguished sobs she spoke words that shook Remus deeply.

"I...I know that I'm...going to die...at...at some point...between now...and Harry being six...sixteen..."

Lily," started Remus but she shook her hand at him.

"I ...I need to tell you...how...how much I love you...I really...appreciate...everything you've done...for...for me...and I value your friendship greatly...Thank...Thank you,"

Remus stared at Lily for while,

"I love you too Lily, and you are a great friend,"

Lily nodded quickly, as her tears started up again she stood up on her tip-toes and kissed Remus lightly on the cheek.

An already tearful Harry made his way towards his godfather, on seeing that Remus was consoling his mother.

Sirius looked up as Harry neared and smiled warmly and embraced him as Harry's face crumpled with fresh tears.

After a few minutes Harry managed to compose himself enough to speak and he pulled back. Sirius sighed deeply.

"I wish I'd been a better godfather to you Harry," muttered Sirius.

Harry's eyes widened.

"You have," he spluttered staring unbelievingly at Sirius.

"You have no idea how much you've helped me in countless ways. You are just like a father to me in the future. If anything it's me who let you down...if I hadn't..."

Sirius shushed him and held Harry's shoulders, meeting his gaze.

"I'm sure I could never replace James, and I'm positive there's nothing you could do to let me down,"

Harry smiled at him, before giving him another hug and nodding quickly.

Remus had now resigned himself to the fact that hugs were the order of the day, and was well prepared when James approached him with his arms open wide.

The two men hugged each other fiercely before patting each other on the backs and pulling apart.

"I know you're going to see me again. The better looking me though. I just want you to know that I'm going to miss you so much," said Remus quietly, looking up at James, James smiled at him.

"I'll miss you too, as you are now. Despite the wrinkles and grey hair...you aged really badly you know. But really...I wish you good luck..." he nodded towards Tonks who was sat near Moony. "in everything you do."

Remus smiled warmly and embraced James one last time before making his way towards Tonks.

The last goodbye was the hardest to say, between mother and son.

Harry knew this would be the last time he would see his mother, and he walked over to her purposefully.

Lily couldn't find any words as Harry neared her and she simply opened her arms as she had done not so long ago.

Harry returned her hug and held her for a long while...time seemed to stand still. Everything Harry wanted to say and felt was put into the hug, and likewise, Lily poured all of her love into it.

Finally they pulled apart,

"My little boy I love you so much," whispered Lily, as she brushed Harry's tears away.

"I know. I love you too mum," gulped Harry and he bowed his head. Lily leant forward and kissed him lightly on the top of the head.

"You will need to get going," murmured Dumbledore from behind his desk. Harry looked up and walked over to Hermione slowly.

Ron, Hermione, Tonks, Moony, Charlie, Bill and Arthur had been congratulating each other on getting out of the dungeon alive whilst the emotional scene had passed between Remus, Harry, Lily, James and Sirius.

Remus, Harry, Tonks, Hermione, Ron, Charlie, Bill and Arthur gathered together as Remus put the thin chain around their necks and spun the tiny timer forwards. Watching as his friends disappeared forever.

A/N I really hoped you liked that. Was it emotional? I hope so...don't think I'm good with crying things.