A Ripple In Time Keeperoliver Chapter 5 Please say yes

The scene between Harry and Remus had Lily and Sirius in tears. Harry hoped he had reached Remus to prevent any thought of his Lily being in any affair with his dad.

Remus stood up, and took a step back, to allow Harry to stand. Harry stood up as well, and was surprised when Remus pulled him in for a hug. "Harry, I would never think ill of my Lils. I know she is faithful to me and the children. If what you say is true, then you are her son in another time line. Time line interruption though not practiced frequently, has done some damage to others if not handled correctly. Why don't we return home, and sit and talk. It will be more comfortable and personal. There is still a lot we need to discuss."

Harry wiped the tears from his eyes, "Thank you for listening to me, and believing what Sirius and I had to say. Yes, we do have much to talk about, and I have a gazillion questions to ask."

Remus Chuckled at this, and Lily just said, "Well then it looks to be a long night. What say you and Sirius think about spending a little time with us to see if we can't answer these gazillion questions?"

When they arrived back at their home, they walked to the door and Remus was about to unlock it, when it opened, and Alice put her finger to her mouth to keep them quiet. She led them into the living room where they found the two kids sound asleep in the couch and love seat. They took themselves to the kitchen and put up charms to silence their talk.

Alica was about to say goodnight, when Sirius stopped her. "Alice, would you be upset if I were to ask you to join me for dinner some night?"

Alice looked into Sirius' eyes for any trace of a lie. What she saw was sincerity. "You know what Siri, I would like that. I haven't been out in ages like Remus and Lily. I would like to catch up on what you have been doing with your self. How about you give me a call when you are ready?"

"I will, and it will be soon. As soon as Harry and I get settled in, and straighten out a few details in our life. Maybe this weekend?"

"Sounds good Siri, and it is good to have you back. Harry don't you be a stranger either. Neville would be pleased to meet you. Remi, Lils, we will talk later. Good night all." And she left.

Lily made a pot of tea, and brought it to the table. Then the talk began.

Harry opened with something that touched Lily's heart, "Mum, I hope you will let me call you that. I have never been able to say that. I think it is the most beautiful word in the world. Even If you don't wish me to call you that, you will always be my mum. If you don't want me to, I won't, but that will never change the way I feel."

Lily put her hand to his face, "Harry, this is all new to me, but I feel like this is the way it should be. However, until I talk to Amanda and James, perhaps you should call me Lily, or Mrs. Lupin."

Harry smiled to this woman he wished to be his mother. "If you don't mind, I would like to call you Mrs. Lupin . Just to remind Remus who you are, and that I accept it. Is that all right with you Remus, or Mr. Lupin?"

"I would prefer you call us Remus and Lily, but what ever makes you comfortable. Now I have a question for you Siri. If you are from another time line, what happened to the Sirius of this time line?"

"Albus seems to think that once me and Harry decided to stay in this time line, the other Sirius ceased to exist."

"Did Albus say where he might have ended up?"

"If he did, he didn't tell me. Can you tell me about the Sirius from this time line?"

"Well, Sirius was a devoted friend to James and I. He loved his brother Regulus, and his cousins Narcissa and Andromeda. He was a prankster, but knew when he had to be serious, no pun intended. He was a good right hand man to James. I would say, that it was him that kept me from leaving James as a friend. I don't know if you know it, but, James tried to steal Lily from me. Let me put that another way, steal is such a wrong word. He tried to win her heart, and didn't care what he was doing to me. I loved Lily from the first time I met her, and James and Sirius were womanizers. They loved them and left them. I wouldn't let that happen to my Lils. When Sirius saw James was starting to take a shine to her, he tried to take his mind off her and set him up with some one else. But James always came back to his thoughts about how he liked her. Lily tried to get him to see how much she cared for me, but, James was persistent."

Remus took a sip of his tea and continued, "It got to a point where I couldn't take it anymore, and I had a face to face with James that turned in to an all out brawl. I was ready to drop James as a friend. That was when Sirius separated us and turned to James. He told him if he valued his friendship, he would drop this facination he had for Lily, and just be friends. If he couldn't do this, then their friendship was over. James and he had been friends too long to have it end like this, and agreed to what he asked. It wasn't long afterwards that He lost his mum and dad to the Death Eaters. James changed when that happened, and the carefree person that he was changed into a hardened enemy of Lord Voldemort. He came to me and asked forgiveness, and asked me to join in his fight against the bastard. We shook hands, but, I was never the friend to him I was before our confrontation. We fought many battles with the eath Eaters, and it was Regulus that learned that Voldemort had created a way keep from dieing. Do you know what a horcrux is Siri?" Sirius nodded, and Remus went on, "Well, Regulus learned from a death eater he captured that Voldemort had made four. This death eater, named Pettigrew, was strong willed, but weak in body. It didn't take much from Regulus to cause him to talk. He told Reg what they were and where to find them, before he died from the torture Regulus performed on him. So Reg, James, Sirius, Me, Filius, Frank, and Albus searched for the horcxruxes, found and destroyed them. It took nearly a year for this, and when it was finally done, James was ready to end it with Voldemort. When the battle was over, James, Frank, and many more were dead, but Voldemort was as well, and many of his strongest supporters. Sirius was so distraught when Frank and James died, he left the wizard world, never to be seen again. That was why it was such a surprise to us when you showed up in the store that morning."

Sirius asked, "How did, James, Regulus, and Frank die?"

"How did you know Reg died, I didn't tell you about his dieing?"

"Albus told me."

"Oh, well James died in his fight with Voldemort. He ended Voldemort's life with his last breath. I think it was a bludgeoning curse that killed James, and the death curse that killed Voldemort. James had avenged his mum and dad's death, with the same curse that took them. Regulus was fighting four death eaters, and took as well as he delivered. The four died by his hand. Reg was beaten severely by them, and died a while later due to his wounds. He died a hero Sirius. Frank died the same way, only he did it by getting into the middle of about eight death eaters, and took theirs, and his life with a bombarda curse."

It was not long after this, that they all decided to call it an end to the evening, and went to bed.

The next morning, Remus woke up to the smell of breakfast cooking and started to get up, but was stopped when he couldn't move his arm. He looked to see Lily still sleeping next to him. He knew the kids couldn't cook, so he thought Sirius was doing the cooking. His movement stirred Lily, and she woke up to the wonderful odors coming from her kitchen. She saw Remus, then screamed, "If Sirius is down there turning my kitchen into a blazing inferno, I'll skin him alive."

She threw on her housecoat, put on her slippers, and took off for the kitchen. She walked in to see her kids sitting down watching Harry preparing the meal. The kitchen was spotless and there were no fires. She walked over to Harry and looked over his shoulder to see how he was doing, "Smells good Harry. Where did you learn how to cook?"

"How about I tell you some other time. In the mean time, I made tea, and coffee if you are interested."

"You made coffee? Oh you are a swetheart. How did you know I was a morning coffee drinker?"

"I didn't. I just knew I was. Sirius about choked the first time he tried it. Personally, tea is just not strong enough to get me going in the morning. Gotta have my coffee."

Lily stood back when Harry said this. Damn, she thought, Another strong point in his favor at being my son. She looked at him with wonder. Perhaps I should talk to the kids soon. She was already starting to think of Harry as her son.

Amanda disturbed her train of thought, "Mum, Harry is making us some chocolate chip muffins. How did he know those were my favorites?"

OK, this is getting weird, she once again thought. "Harry, how did you know about the muffins?"

"They are my favorite, with the sweet chocolate taste, and the real butter. The chocolate melting in the middle of the muffin, mixing with the muffin it self. Delicious."

Lily had to leave the kitchen to take a deep breath. Harry had just described exactly what she liked about the muffins. Amanda was the same way. She saw Remus heading down the stairs, and ran up, and grabbed his hand and pulled him back upstairs, and into their room. She told him about everything that went on down stairs, and her thoughts.

Remus stopped her before long, "Lils, why are you fighting this. It is quite evident that he is of your blood. Maybe from another time line, but, still."

"But Remi, he also has Potter blood. I could hardly stand the Arse hole."

"So, you are going to base Harry on how you felt about James?"

"Yes. No. I don't know Rem it is all so weird and new. Every time I look at him I see James, and it almost hurts. Then I listen to him, and I hear me as he explains his likes and dislikes. Remus, Harry likes coffee in the morning for goodness sakes. How can I hate him as a Potter, and Love him like a son."

Remus pulled heer into a hug, "Do you really hate him Lils? He may look like James, but, he is not him. He is Harry, and like it or not, he is your son. Maybe not in this time line, but you loved him in another time line. Why not in this one?"

"Remus, think about the kids. What will they think if when I tell them he is my son from another father?"

"Well that is a point well taken. There is also the rest of the magical community. They will think you had an affair with James. I don't know what to think anymore. All I know is he is your son, and he deserves your love and attention."

"I know he does Remi, and I want to give it to him, but, I don't want to hurt the kids."

They were surprised when there was a knock on the door. Remus let Lily go from their hug and opened the door to see Harry standing there with tears in his eyes. He had been listening to their talk. "You don't have to worry Mrs. Lupin, I won't do anything or say anything to disrupt your family. Like I said, it will not change my thoughts on you being my mother." and he turned to leave, when he was pulled back in and hugged by Lily.

"No Harry. I was wrong to think of you as James. You just look so much like him. But like Remus said, you may look like him, but, you are not like him. When you described the muffin it was like hearing me talk. You explained the taste exactly the way I would have. I saw the me, in you. That was when I had to leave the kitchen. I was afraid to think you were actually my son, but, I was just trying to convince myself otherwise. There is no denying, you are my son. And I want you in my life."

The smile on Harry's face brightened up the room. He picked his mother up and spun her around, causing her to laugh, and Remus to join her. This was the way they were, when Amanda and James walked into the room. Lily saw them, and decided it was time to tell them the truth.

After a lot of explaining, the kids accepted Harry into their family.

ARIT-}

Harry and Sirius were back in Gringotts, taking the blood test to verify Harry's Potter Blood. The Goblins were hard pressed to deny his claim, and Harry became the new Lord Potter, Head of the house of the Ancient and Noble House and all that it was entitled to. Harry made a statement to the Prophet through Rita Skeeter. This was a different Rita than he had heard of from Sirius. He had told him she was a gossip monger, and a headline seeker. This Rita had a heart, and feelings. They told her the truth, but asked her to make a story that did not include time travel. She promised them she would work on it. What she came up with was a pleasant surprise.

AN HEIR TO THE SAVIOR IS FOUND AND TAKEN IN BY BY HIS FELLOW COMRADE

In a startling developement, an heir to the Potter family estate had come forward to state the truth. A blood testing was administered to the young boy, and it was proven he was of the Potter bloodline. Harry Potter had taken the title of Lord Potter, and Remus and Lily Lupin have taken him into their home as a member of the family, adopting him but having him keep the Potter name. In this same line, another individual has stepped forward after being away for these many years. Lord Sirius Black had rejoined the Magical Community, and also joined in with the Lupin family, as a care taker to young Harry, whom he found in the United states, living with a relative.

When asked what was next for young Harry, he just grinned and said, "Back to school I guess." So Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, prepare your self for the arrival of the heir to the savior, as Harry Potter, LORD HARRY POTTER, Is about to take a seat in your honored halls and classrooms.

Story by Rita Skeeter

Every one was pleased at the way the story came out, and Harry took his place in the family as the oldest child.

Sirius had his date with Alice, and they both decided to see each other again. Harry had met Neville and they hit it off from the start. They also met Draco Black, when Sirius and Harry visited Andromeda and Narcissa. Once again Harry made friends and He was now looking forward to his coming school year. Harry learned that Draco was in Slytherin House and Neville was in Gryffindor. Narcissa was the head of house Slytherin, and Minerva was head of house Gryffindor.

Harry learned from Draco that he fancied a girl from Ravenclaw, and Neville fancied a girl from Hufflepuff. They were friends with others from their house, like Draco and Blaise Zabini were best friends, and Neville and Seamus were best friends.

Harry learned that another pure blood family went to school there named Weasley. For the most part, they were a very good family, with the exception of the youngest boy, Ron. He was very hard to get along with. The Weasleys were a well off family, but had no wish to brag about their wealth. That is except Ron. He let everyone know he was well off. Then there was the only daughter of the Weasley's, Ginny. She was very protected by her brothers, not wishing any money lovers going after her, trying to stake a claim on her money. From what Draco and Neville said she was better than beautiful, but unapproachable. Michael Corner tried to date her, and the twin Weasleys had made it a point she was not interested, which she wasn't. Ginny was not interested with any boy. They aslo made it clear she was not interested with girls either, as a few of them tried to win her heart. She was friends with very few.

Harry's head was spinning when they were finished with the students they were acquainted with. He would have to wait and meet them before he formed opinions. Draco and Neville would do for a start, oh, and Luna Lovegood, if he ever got to meet her again.

Harry's birthday was a festive occasion, and was the best he ever had. He had Draco and Neville over, and Neville became a tongue tied when he saw Amanda. She was the Hufflepuff he liked. It was too bad she didn't know this, as Neville could never talk around her.

It was also the day Harry received his letter from Hogwarts, and he made plans with Draco and Neville to go to Diagon alley and do their shopping. Amanda and James were going with them.

Sirius and Alice became their chaparones for the trip. They had become close in the time they spent together, and Neville liked the way his mum was taking interest in life since Sirius entered her life. She was lively and fun loving. Something Neville saw in her before, and he loved it. He privately thanked Sirius bringing his mum out of her shell. Sirius just laughed and said, "The feeling is mutual Neville, as she has broken me out of mine. I was a bit worried about how you felt about her and I."

"As long as you don't hurt her, I'm all for you two being together. My mum needs someone in her life, besides me and Grandmother."

When they arrived, Harry went to Gringotts to get the galleons he needed to purchase the things on the list and a few other items he would like to have. While going past the Pet Emporium, an empty feeling hit him in the chest. There was something he was missing. An owl. A snowy owl.

He walked into the shop, with the rest, and he looked around at the owls there for sale. They weren't alone in the shop, as other patrons were also looking for familiars. He saw a first year trying to get a snowy owl for purchase, but the owl seemed to not want to be disturbed. It even bit the boy, when he tried to pet it. Harry walked over to the owl, and looked into it's amber eyes. Then he remembered a name. "Hedwig?"

The owl snapped it's head up at the name, and looked into Harry's eyes, with the same intensity as Harry had. She then launched her self at Harry and took up a perch on his shoulder, rubbing her head against his cheek. When seeing this, the owner was shocked. He had this bird for four years, and she never took a shine to any one. He didn't think she would ever be sold. He couldn't even get near her. Harry got her for ten galleons, with cage and treats.

The next shop was Madam Malkins Robes for all occasions, where he and the rest got fitted. Here, he saw a tall red head complaining about the service he was receiving, and his family off to the side, shaking their heads. This was when he saw the most beautiful girl he could ever imagine, and another memory made it's way into his head. He walked over to her. Draco and Neville became worried when they saw this. Knowing who she was that Harry was approaching, they were shocked when Harry actually got her to talk to him.

"Hello, my name is Harry, and I hope I'm not bothering you, but is your name Ginny?"

She looked up at him, and she saw he was just trying to be nice, "Yes, it is. Am I supposed to know you. I'm sorry if I am, because quite honestly, I don't. Please don't be angry."

"Oh no, there is no reason for you to know me. I only knew of you from my friends Draco and Neville."

"Draco Black and Neville Longbottom. I know them. Neville is actually in my House. Draco I believe is in Slytherin. Oh, Hi Amanda, I didn't see you there at first. How are you?"

"Hi Ginny, I'm fine, and you, how are you doing?"

"Excellent really. Say didn't I hear something about your family adopting James Potter's son? AND IS THIS THE ONE THEY ADOPTED? HARRY POTTER, SHITE I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN."

Ginny's mum shouted "Ginny watch your mouth."

"Sorry mum. She has the ears of a cat, she does. Sorry for shouting. So Harry, will you be starting school this year, and what year if you are?"

"Fourth year I believe, and you?"

"Third year, like Amanda. Our friend Luna should be here shortly."

Draco heard this and asked. "Ginny, can you tell me if Luna is dating anyone?"

Ginny smiled at Draco, "Well Drakey, I don't think so. Why are you interested in our little mystic? She is quite charming, don't you think?"

Draco snickered at her nickname she gave him, "She is more than that, if you ask me."

Harry was taken back by this, as he also had thoughts about Luna. But then he just met Ginny, and she was a dream come true. This new life was getting very interesting.

Luna finally showed up, and started towards her friends when Ron called out to her, "Hey Loony, how have you been?"

Luny glared at Ron, then was surprised as two boys walked over to Ron and put him in his place. She knew one, and knew of the other.

Harry looked at Ron and said, "Her name is Luna, and it would be healthy tip to remember that. I don't appreciate anyone calling others names. How would you like it if I walked up and said, How's it going Mater?"

"That just doesn't make sense. And who are you, and why are you hanging out with Black?"

"His name is Draco, My name is Harry, This is Neville, This is Amanda, This is James, This is Luna, This is Ginny, This is Sirius, but you can call him Mr. Black, and this is Alice but you can call her Mrs. Longbottom. That's not too much for you to remember now, is it?"

"Piss off HARRY, who ever you are. I will call people what ever I want to. Why are you even bothering me?"

That was when his mum went off on him, "Ronald Weasley, watch your language, and apologize to Lord Potter."

Ron's jaw dropped three inches at what his mother called Harry, "You're Harry Potter, Lord Harry Potter. Son of James Potter?"

"Correct to all the above. And in reference to the term I used, Mater, it is exactly what everything above your shoulder resembles right now, a Tomato."

Things were not getting off on the right foot with Ron Weasley, and Harry Potter.