Hey guys thank you so much for all the reviews! Those of you who gave constructive criticism I appreciate that two! So the fourth chapter is coming up now so please read and review and I hope you like the ending in particular. Here goes chapter four. Enjoy!
Moving on with life.
It was a dreary and cold November morning. The sky was grey and thick with fog. There was no evidence that it was going to lift anytime soon. In North London there lived a young man of the age of nineteen. He had sandy brown hair, ocean blue eyes, quite lanky and stretched to six feet. His name was Remus Lupin. Remus lived in the out skirts of North London. His nearest neighbour was about a ten minute walk at least which just the way he wanted it.
His home was nothing exciting. If anything it was a simple two storey cottage. It had a sitting room with a two seated sofa and two arm chairs. They were of a dark beige colour with wooden legs and wooden arms. The mahogany coffee table was in front of the sofa and in between the two arm chairs. This was neatly stacked with various books from his study. The study which was like a mini library was next door to the living room. This too had a sofa but a black, three seated leather one. This was a fairly small room but a little bigger than his sitting room. It had a long wooden desk which took up a lot of room and a chair with it. His books were stacked on shelves surrounding his writing desk. The house had three bedrooms. Remus being the gentleman that he is took the smallest of the three so that if he had guests staying over, they could take the bigger rooms. The kitchen, which is where Remus was at the moment, was the biggest room in the house. It was rectangular in shape but had a great deal of width also. On the left hand side was where the cabinets for ware were and the cupboards for storing food as well as the sink and a counter area for the kettle. On the right of the kitchen was where the table was situated, next to the window. It was a large oval shaped table which could seat four but five at a push. On the right of the table was a patio door which could be opened in the summer and Remus could sit out on the patio at the table and read or write as the case may be. Presently, Remus was sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee and was reading a copy of the daily prophet which an owl had just delivered.
It was nine o clock and Remus heard three loud pops one after the other in the sitting room. He put down his cup of coffee and headed straight for the sitting room. On his journey down the hall he heard "Remus?" it was the voice of one of his best friends Sirius Black. Then h heard another "Remus you here mate?" It was James voice this time. As he entered the sitting room he met his three friends and Harry whom Sirius was holding on to securely. He smiled at them warmly before asking "What are you all doing here?" Then his smile faded as he saw the scar on Harry's forehead." Oh no!" he said sorrowfully. James and Sirius smiled sadly at him but Lily said "Hi Remus." And she went over and slung her arms around his waist and hugged him. He returned it and pulled her close to him. After they let go of each other, Remus cupped her face in both of his hands and asked gingerly "Dare I ask how you are Lily?"
She smiled sadly at him. "I'm okay Remus. Really. Nothing really terrible happened so we're ok." She finished. Remus smiled down at her softly and hugged her again. James walked over to them followed by Sirius with Harry and patted Remus on the shoulder and said "Come on Moony. Let's go into the kitchen and get some tea. We'll tell ya everything then mate." He said. Remus nodded in agreement and let go of Lily and led the way into the kitchen where all was once again relived.
"So…..the house…..it's……completely destroyed?" asked Remus gently while looking from Lily to James. "It sure is mate." Replied James. Harry was now sitting up right on his father's lap taking in everything they were saying.
"So where are ye going to live? I'd have no problem with you guys living here but its just….I wouldn't like to put Harry in any danger." He said. James and Lily shook their heads. "Remus we couldn't possibly ask you to that even if that wasn't the issue of you being a werewolf." Said Lily. James then added his agreement. "Ya Lils is right Remus mate. Besides were on our way to see Dumbledore and well see what he has to say."
"Well what are we waiting for?" asked Sirius impatiently "Let's get over to Hogwarts and talk to Dumbledore already! There's no time like the present people!" He finished with a bang of his fist on the table and a smile. They all half laughed at him." You know Sirius, for once I admire your impatience." Said Lily with a smile.
"Aww cheers Lils! I always knew we could make an awesome couple darling! What with your brains and my impatience." He said as he winked at her. James intervened by whacking him across the back of the head and saying "Oi!" Sirius massaged the back of his head while Harry shouted "Paafoo Paafoo!" Sirius who was sitting next to James said "Ya what is it mate?" He smiled at his godson. Harry just starred at him for a few seconds and said "Padfoo Padfoo!" clapping his hands and smiling up at his godfather. They all laughed at him. "I think he's cheering you on Padfoot mate!" remarked Remus with a smile. Sirius ruffled Harry hair and said "I love that kid!"
A few minutes later Lilly and Harry, James, Sirius and Remus were walking towards Dumbledore's office. James was walking in front with Lily and Harry while Sirius and Remus took up the rear. As they came to the stone gargoyle, they met none other than Severus Snape. They all stopped in disbelief at seeing their old school rival. Sirius gently pulled Lily behind him as he stepped out beside James while Remus stood on James left. The atmosphere became quite suffocating all of a sudden. "Snivellus! What the hell are you doing here?" asked James in a poisonous tone. "I teach here Potter not that's any of your business! What's your excuse?" Asked Snape with hatred in his voice. "Oh dear what a pity ole Voldie kicked you to the curb snivillus! What happened exactly? I thought you were quite faithful to the warped git!" said Sirius in a tone of voice that suggested he was gaming for a fight.
" I don't have to explain myself to you!" he sneered.
"No that's right you don't. Please forgive me." Replied Sirius rather calmly. He stepped aside for Snape to pass. "But I'll bet mommy and daddy weren't too happy when you were kicked out!" shouted Sirius with a triumphant smile!
Snape turned round and said "Unlike yours Black!" a slimy smirk played on his lips. Just as Sirius was about to hex him Lily put a hand against his chest and said firmly "Sirius! Can't you for once put your constant rivalry aside and deal with what's really important? We have to go and see Dumbledore. Now are you coming or are you going to stay here and continue with your immature behaviour?" she took her hand off him. "I'm sorry Lily. Of course I'm coming. What we have to do is a lot more significant than hexing Snape!" he replied rather sheepishly.
Lily gave him an award winning smile and said "Okay let's go! And thank you Sirius." She kissed him on the cheek. Sirius smiled and said "anything for you darling!"
A few minutes later and they found themselves outside Dumbledore's office. Remus knocked on it and they heard "Come in" from inside. Remus opened the door and let Lily and Harry, James and Sirius in ahead of him. He then stepped in and closed the door. Dumbledore looked up from his desk and said "Ah, Lily, James, Sirius, Remus and of course Harry." He smiled down at them and instructed them to take a seat. Lily sat on the inside seat with James next to her and Sirius and Remus next to him in that order. "So…" Dumbledore began, "As we are all aware Voldemort came and tried to kill Harry last night." They all nodded. "We also know it is because of the prophecy correct?" asked Dumbledore. "Yes Sir." They all replied in unison. "Right well what also is apparent is not only will Harry be the most famous child in the world but it also seems that Voldemort has vanquished. But for how long he is gone I cannot say."
"Sir." Said Sirius "May I say something before we continue?"
"Of course Mr. Black." Replied Dumbledore.
"Well I just wanted to say how that I didn't reveal James and Lily's whereabouts to voldemort…." Dumbledore put a hand up to stop Sirius from continuing.
"I am quite aware Sirius that you did not betray James and Lily. I know that you are nothing like your family who support the dark side. You Sirius would never betray your friends." Sirius smiled at this and asked "So you know that it was Peter?"
"Yes. Yes I know that it was Peter Pettigrew." Dumbledore replied calmly.
"But how Sir if we never told you of the transfer?" asked James.
"Well James to tell you the truth I thought it was Sirius until last night. I had my suspicions that Voldemort would try and kill Harry last night so when I arrived at Godric Hollow, I saw you and Lily apparating with Harry so I knew Voldemort had not succeeded and when I walked up the path I saw his black cloak amidst all the rubble. I then went on to Peter's home which as you know is not too far from Godric Hollow." Lily and James nodded in agreement. "I found that he was not at home and so my suspicions were confirmed. Peter Pettigrew had betrayed you since he had said to me a few days before hand that he was staying home on Halloween and going to invite all of you over to his house. As soon as I apparated back here, I sent an owl to the minister of magic declaring my suspicions and to make a long story short, some aurors located him this morning in a restaurant having breakfast in London city.
So he was caught, brought back here and he confessed everything in front of the minister, Severus and I under the influence of vertissium (spelling?) which Severus made. So now he is sitting in a cell surrounded by six dementors awaiting his trial which takes place this afternoon at two o clock." They all starred at him in awe. "So any questions?" asked Dumbledore "I think you have answered any questions we may have sir." Answered James quietly. Dumbledore smiled at his former student. "I have a question." Piped up Sirius. "Why are they waiting for a trial? I mean he has confessed so….."
"Well they have to make it official you see Sirius. He has to confess in front of an entire court room and then he shall receive the dementors kiss." Sirius nodded in agreement. "Now the next item on the agenda is where you are going to live." Said Dumbledore looking between Lily and James. "Well they can stay with me for a while until they find somewhere. It would be nice to spend time with Harry." Suggested Sirius with a smile at Harry, as Harry who was currently on James lap crawled over to Sirius and sat down looking up at Dumbledore who smiled down at him softly.
"Well there is no need for that Sirius because I have found the perfect solution to both issues. I have found somewhere that Lily and James can live as well as you and Remus and spend a lot of time with Harry. The Weasley's live on the out skirts of London so there is no muggles or wizard kind. It is completely remote."
"But Sir we couldn't possibly impose…" said Lily politely.
"You wouldn't be imposing Lily. You see across from their home is a field type of area and across from that again are two derelict houses. Well I called in a few favours and as we speak they are re-establishing it as an inhabitable home for you all to live. One house you, James and Harry can take while the other Sirius and Remus can take if they so wish." Sirius started nodding fervently and said "Yeah, yeah of course we want it don't we Moony?" he asked facing Remus. Remus smiled appreciatively at his former head master. "Well Sir that is awfully generous of you." He said. "Yes indeed it is Professor." Replied Lily. "Think nothing of it Lily." She smiled at him.
"Well thank you Professor. We would be greatly appreciated Sir." Said James.
"Good. I'm glad that I could be of some assistance." They all smiled at him.
"So when will it be ready Sir?" asked Lily.
"At about three o clock this afternoon or so I am told." He replied.
"So…I get to live next door to my godson? Asked Sirius with a dopey grin.
"Indeed you do Sirius." Said Dumbledore with a smile.
"Do ya hear that Harry?" asked Sirius picking Harry up so he was standing and facing him. "We are going to be neighbours!" he stated happily grinning and hugged him. When he let go Harry was sitting down on Sirius lap and Sirius had both his hands around Harry securely. "Yay Paafoo!" shouted Harry happily and clapped his hands. This made them all laugh as usual.
"So you all have a very important decision to make. Are you going to go to Peter's trial or are you not?" asked Dumbledore seriously.
"Oh don't worry Sir. We will be there. Make no mistake about that!" said James firmly.