Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or anything.

Hey, Everyone. Sorry, It took so long. After school, I have been busy getting ready for the summer semester and for another attempt at the GRE. Although, the last Semester, I have done very well and missed write a chapter for this story. I want to continue writing this story, but I want to write another story in order keep my creative juices flowing; whenever I have a writer's block for this story. But my priority will be on Harry Potter-Lee. So, I created another story about the time jewel that James uses, to return to the future, malfunctions and lands him in the Red Alert 3 Universe of Command and Conquer. This results in him having to join with the Allies to fight against the advancing Soviet Union in a type of war that he has never fought before and will really have to put his skills to the test.

Also, I would like to announce that after a full college semester the poll for which girls gets to be in James's Harem is over. At the end of the chapter, you will see in the chapter. For those that voted, I would like to thank you.

Another thing, I would like to mention is that next week I will be doing Summer school; so I will be busy. However, this will not impact my ability to write chapters for you guys. If there is anything that might hinder my writing is the coming release of Heart of Iron 4 next week, which I am really looking forward to. But I will balance it out with my writing if it becomes a problem.

Now, in this chapter, James goes to Hogsmeade with Tonks to relax and along the way he meets some new friends.


Hufflepuff Common Room

November 12, 1993

So far, this school proved to be easy for James to learn at. He excelled greatly at the subjects like Charms and Transfiguration. He worked hard to make his parents proud. Another reason that he worked hard was that he knew that he would need this education for his coming fight against the Dark Lord Voldemort. Education to a soldier is a major factor that is necessary to win a war against the enemy. However, soldiers need to perform greatly in their education to be successful in a war; just being a school and not learning will not work. It is another form of overconfidence to James, and that was what resulted in his enemies during the War of Independence to be defeated as well as humiliated deeply.

The only class James was having trouble with was Potions with Professor Snape. It turned that Tonks was not wrong when saying that the man was unfair and biased towards the Slytherin House. He treated everyone in the other houses like as if they were shit and James was against the idea of a teacher doing that to children. James may have gone to VMI, but he was more mature than any of the children in his class. In his mind, James thought that this man should never have been a teacher. Especially in how the greasy bastard has personal been treating him. The Snake criticized him in just about everything from his hard work as well as knowledge all the way to his very existence. It was like as if Snape had something personal against him like somehow he hated for something than just being in Hufflepuff or whatever.

When the Asshole once made a comment about his father, James wanted to shoot him with his Navy revolver; even though James knew that he was talking about his Birth-father. Although, it did tell James that the hatred Snape had for him was because of something that his father, James Potter, had done before James was actually born. The Snake was actually hurting his grade because he was grading James and pretty everyone else not in Slytherin unfairly; and without even seeing the result of their potions. One girl named Hermione Granger, who was in Ravenclaw and academic rival but a friend as well as a student that managed to advance a year ahead in the school, worked very hard on her potion in class and followed the instructions correctly. However, Snape made up some bullshit that she did something wrong, and it really had hurt the poor girl, as he also called her a "silly girl." James felt sorry for the girl, no one should be hurting a person that is willing to work hard for their grade. It was at this point, he was getting ready to plans in reporting the Snake for the trouble and pain that he is causing to the students, who are not of Slytherin House.

He told Tonks this, who said that many had tried to report the bastard before but Dumbledore just waved it off. It was at this point, James knew that if he were to make his move; then he would have to report it to the authorities that are higher than Dumbledore. The only people would have to be the Board of Directors in Hogwarts, who can override Dumbledore and get rid of Snape; where they would then have to find a new Potions Master to teach the Students. But what he will need is evidence and plenty of it. Tonks agreed with him on this idea and said that she would help him in his plan; because according to her, Snape was one of the reasons why she had to work harder than she needed to get the grade required to become an Auror.

The new teacher for Defense Against the Dark Arts was fantastic, James would have to say. He taught the subject very well, and he was better than the previous professors before him; according to Jacob Freemantle, at least, who James was becoming great friends with. Professor Remus Lupin made sure that everyone understood the content that he was trying to teach and showed them a practical example; which was very helpful. The only problem that James had with him was that for an unknown reason he canceled class, he could only assume that it was maybe because of some kind of rare illness. But he was not completely sure. He could tell that Tonks knew, but she was not telling him anything. She had that look showing that she knew why Lupin was canceling class. However, he was not going to force her to say him; that is something that a gentleman does not do to a woman and would hurt his Southern Honor. He decided to let it go and continue on with everything else.

However, on Halloween, an event had happened that put the entire school into fear. The bastard Sirius Black had tried to get into the Common Room in Gryffindor. It was discovered when the Fat Lady, who guards the entrance to the Common Room, was removed from her painting by the rageful murderer after denying him access. Dumbledore ordered for the Castle to be on lock down and for every student to head to the Great Hall, where they would all sleep for the rest of the night. James did not mind sleeping in the hall, but one thing was on his mind. Why did Sirius Black try to get in the Gryffindor Common Room, particularly as it was after James? James sleeps in the Hufflepuff Common Room, not Gryffindor. So this confused James in a whole new level and asked Tonks this question. Tonks replied that Sirius was best friends with his father, and they both were in Gryffindor. Black might have thought that James was in Gryffindor like his father, and that would be where he would have to look for James. James figured that would make sense. He remembered that he did not find that the Come-and-Go Room that the Sorting Hat was talking. He knew that it was something important, but he wondered what exactly would be in there that required his full attention.

Besides all the negatives that he had, the school itself was great. It was big and a comfortable place to be. The library was big and spacious. The grounds of the school were beautiful. He felt like he was in a land of wonder, with all the friendly ghost and paints that he could talk to whenever he wanted to. Tonks showed him around the castle the day after he was sorted into Hufflepuff, and found everything about the castle to be excellent. It was ultimately bigger than his own house and any fort that he saw during his time in the Confederate Army.

He frowned as he thought back to his time in the Confederate Army and during the War of Independence; he missed everything back in the old days of his life. He missed Jacob Tonks, General Jackson, His father, His Siblings, and everything. The most famous thing he did was serving the Confederacy in politics where he could continue ensuring that it stays firm to defend it when it needs to against any invaders. He damned Booth and Alexander Stephens for preventing from serving the Confederacy and his home state of Virginia; which he is glad to find out that he was actually born in the Old Dominion State, as it turned that his parents decided to go for vacation and tour it all the way to Cuba. Then the moment they landed in Virginia, he was born; at least according to the House Elves back at Potter Manor. It made him happy to know that he is still a Virginian by birth and a citizen of the Confederacy.

He wondered if his parents saw the statue that the Confederacy made of him near the State Capitol in Richmond, which was an accurate likeness of him. It even had his lightning bolt scar on the forehead with a plaque that one of his sayings in warfare. He even remembered writing it inside his memoirs or journal. It was saying that he pretty much told every officer in the Confederacy and it was even published in the newspaper. Now, people use as a saying to life and a good portion of individuals who had heard of it actually follow it correctly.

His phrase was: Never be overconfident about something or it will result in you being humiliated in the future.

James never intended to be such an influence on people, he only wanted to serve in the honor of both his home state of Virginia and the Confederate States of America. A confederacy that has today become one of the strongest and power nations in the world; with a strong economy and military, it has become one of the most influential nations that have ever existed. With the alliance between the Union, the Confederacy was a force that survives anything that the world could throw against. It and the United States of America are the leaders of Democracy, who have been protecting nations that have followed the democratic principles of a republic since their involvement in the Second World War. Oh, how James would have loved to be a part of the Confederate Armed Forces and serve it until his dying day. However, he must do his duty in the United Kingdom first; which was to take the Dark Lord Voldemort and ensure that he will never be a threat to the world or the Confederacy. He will continue his oath to defend Virginia by fighting the Voldemort, who will want to kill all Muggle's and conquer the entire world; which is something that will never allow happening on his watch. No, he will beat the Dark Bastard and then after that, he will return to Virginia and see if he can go back to into the Confederate Armed Forces somehow.

"James?" He heard from being him, which from a voice of Tonks.

James turned around and saw that it was Tonks.

"Yes, what it is that I can help you will, My Lady?" he asked with his Southern Charm.

Tonks blushed as she said, "You know that today is the day that you can go to Hogsmeade, right?"

James had forgotten about that. Nearby Hogwarts was a small magical village called Hogsmeade. In the village was all kinds of shops range from shop supplies all the to candy and alcohol. James would do with a nice shot of Kentucky Whiskey, he was not a drinker much, but he did like to have a little shot once in a while. However, he doubts that the Village had Muggle whiskey or even knew exactly where Kentucky is at all. So, he was not going to be sad about it. He could go to the shops and just browse around and see if there is something that he might like as well as take with him back to the castle. Usually, students would have to have their guardians sign all permission form in order to gain access and be allowed in the village. Although, seeing that his was of age to be on his own, he did not need one. Nevertheless, when the Orientation over the rules was commenced for the Hufflepuff's in the Common Room; Professor Sprott, his Head of House, tried to convince that it may not be such a good idea to go to the village. James managed to stop the Professor from telling him to not to go, by saying that he would be fine and that he would not do anything stupid. He figured that she tried to stop because of Sirius Black on the loss and with the latest rumor that Black had escaped from prison in order to kill James. James was not afraid, he already had one person try to kill him with a surprise, he was not going to allow that to happen to him again; which was why he still had his Navy Revolver with him in the side pocket of his pants.

"Your Right. Thank you for reminding me, Tonks. Would you like to join me? I mean, I know that your suppose to protect at all times and at every place. But I would like for you to enjoy it with me at the same time." James asked kindly.

Tonks smiled. Ever since She had met him, he has done nothing but treats her like a person that belong and like as if she was a Queen. The more he acted like a gentleman, the more she could not stop herself from developing a crush on the man acting like a typical man from the Confederate States. She wished more men were like James, most of the men that she encountered were more into her Metamorphic powers. Although it was mostly during her years at Hogwarts, she still ran into men that were perverts in the Auror Department. She had actually almost decided to bat on the other team for a minute because of how all the men were treating; not that she mind being on the other team. It was just frowned upon in the Wizarding World.

"I'd be glad to go with you, Mr. Potter." She answered James with a bigger smile.

James thought about his last. Should he go by Potter-Lee or something? He did not want to get rid of the Last name that he had in the past, but he did not want to dishonor his birth parents by replacing their last name. So which should it go? Potter-Lee or Lee-Potter? He really was not sure. They both had a ring to it. He decided that he would think about it later as the year went by, where he could then talk to the goblins at Gringotts and see what can be done in the legal documents containing his name. They would know more than the House Elves, not that he had anything against the Elves as they had treated him kindly and like his adopted parents had treated him in the past. He really cares for the House Elves, they were another set of parents that he never had. They had taught him everything that he needed to know about the Wizarding World and somethings of the political organization of the British Ministry of Magic. He understood the basics of how the ICW or the International Confederation of Wizards works like the United Nations in some ways, but he figured that the United Nations works better than the ICW. Although, he did not know why he believed that; it was just the way he felt.

"Is there any place that you would like to go, first in Hogsmeade?" James asked.

"Well, we could do Honeydukes. I do have a sweet craving." Tonks answered. She had missed going to that place ever since she had graduated from Hogwarts a few years ago and really wanted to go to it.

"Sure, let's go. My lady," he said with a smile, as he acted like proper gentlemen and grabbed her arm as well as escorted her to the village.


Meanwhile, in a Shack that is known to shriek

"Did you see him?" One man said with black hair.

"Yes, I did." was the answered that he received from another man in the shack with him.

"What was he like?" He asked with concern.

"He is a hard working student, and he seems a lot older than he should be. I mean he looks like to be in his twenties. Also, he likes to be called James."

The man with black hair was confused. How was it that his Godson was older? His Godson should be thirteen right now; not in the twenties. He knew that he had missed a lot in life with his Godson, but not that much. Maybe, he had matured more than a typical teenager would have today. Although, he wondered if there was something that else that might have resulted in his favorite Godson to mature more than the rest of the Teenagers.

"Also, Harry is a fourth-year student in my class, not a third-year student. I asked Dumbledore about why Harry was a year ahead, and he said that Harry had already completed the third year material while being homeschooled. However, he did not tell me much about where Harry was the whole time, and I doubt that even he knows because before he surfaced, no one knew where he went."

The man with black hair nodded as he stroked his beard, as he could help but think again that he had missed so much time with his godson because of his stupid actions. How could he have been so stupid in trying to go after that dirty and betraying rat for revenge? The first thing on his mind should have been going to check and see that his godson was alright, which was his duty as a godfather. He felt like that he had let James and Lily down. He would make up for his mistakes to them by going for the rat first and then raise Harry, himself. he would raise Harry the Marauder way, he would be the king of pranks at Hogwarts. The teachers would fear him as he pranks and humiliates the entire student population in the school; no one would dare mess with a prankster. Especially, one that was raised by a marauder. Women would want to surround his godson and more, as they would a prankster like him.

He would raise his Godson to be the greatest prankster in the whole entire world.


Hogsmeade Village

James could not help but admire all the buildings inside the little village of Hogsmeade. It was like Diagon Alley, but a much calmer version. There were not the occasional idols wanting to meet for something that he did not remember. He really hated those people, they did not have any manners at all. Like as if they were not raised to be proper civilized people. Although, what was more uncivilized were those damn Dementors. He thought those demons should not be used for any individual and should instead be exterminated from the face of the earth. He sent the Minister of Magic Fedge a letter demanding that he send those monsters back after they tried to suck his soul back in the Hogwarts express on his first day of seeing the school. The Minister denied him by saying that the Dementors were there to protect him from Black. James really wanted to kill the stupid bastard. He really is uneducated to even be in a political position. How the fool even became Minister he did not know, but he really wished that there was a way he gets rid of those blasted demons from hell or else one of these days his soul will be sucked from his body.

Tonks understood the anger that he had towards Fudge. Her boss, Madame Bones was always angry at the idiotic Minister as he had again cut the funding of the Auror Department. The Auror Department was always getting smaller and smaller as it was hard to get in nowadays, thanks to Snape as Aurors were required to pass an exam on potions. He seriously thought that Snape was the way he is now because he had once served the Dark Lord Voldemort. But Dumbledore, for some dumb reason, had pardoned the Snake. Snape has been severely harming the strength of the Auror Department for the return of his Master Voldemort. The bastard needs to die before he returns to Voldemort, should he rise soon.

He stopped thinking about the Snake as he followed Tonks into Honeydukes. She was jubilant to be here. He could see it on her face, the was as the modern saying goes like a kid in a candy store. She could not help herself from having a glint in her eyes, which showed James how happy she is to be here in the candy store. She probably missed being here at this place and wanted to be here again.

"If there is anything that you want. It is on me." James told her with a grin.

"Oh, James. That is not necessary, I have my own money. You do need to spend anything on me." Tonks replied with a shocked face.

"But I want to, and it is my money. So, I can do whatever I want with it right. Plus, It would not be very gentlemen of me in not giving you something for protecting me from the evil little demons that could be after me." James said with a smirk. He really was wanting to treat her like a Lady. A lady that he cannot help but admire.

Tonks nodded as she went to the candy store to browse and see what she wanted. Although, she did not want to take a lot. Even though, James was paying for it and all. She thought it would be rude and greedy to get like a whole buck full of candy and stuff. She thought of James as such a unique man, he was better than most of the men that she knew. If there was one thing that she could not stop herself from was the fact that she kept blushing in front James. Generally, she would hide her blushes very well; however, the way James has been treating made it hard for her to hide as she was blushing so much that it was hard for her to hide from anybody. She could say that James has multiple checks saying that he is a perfect man for her should she somehow develop a relationship with him. But she doubted it, as she was to protect him not fall in love and it could affect her job as well as her life. Especially, should that bitch Skeeter catch wind of it; it was just not worth the risk. Her mother wanted her to find someone to spend her life with, but Tonks was sure that she did not mean by loving the Boy-Who-Lived. Plus, she was sure that James was thirteen; which is another reason why she could not develop any kind of romance with James as it would be illegal and get her into Azkaban for a few years to maybe life. That is not a risk that she is going take as she would instead want to live free than in a cold prison with the Dementors.

She stopped think about that as she finally got the pieces of candy that she wanted to take with her and saw that James had a big of candy as well. She just smiled as she saw that he was smiling as well. She really did miss Ha...James as the last time she had seen him was when he was just a baby. After his parents had been killed, no one knew where he went; not even Dumbledore knew. They did a worldwide search James but had no luck. People wanting a chance to actually see the boy who had killed the Dark Lord or He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named in person. But no one knew where he went or if he was even still alive. The story of the Boy-Who-Lived was made by Dumbledore claiming that the disappearance of James somehow meant that You-Know-Who was killed by James. People were unsure at first but went with it as they were happy that the War was finally over and that peace was back in the British Wizarding World. The search continued for over a year and a half as people began to give as well as admit to the idea that James was dead. However, Dumbledore did not give up as he went to Gringotts and ask if they had the location James; the answer that they gave him was that James was still alive, but they are not to disclose the location of James. This gave some hope to the Wizarding People, but there was not much that they could do as they still were not able to find James.

However, when a spike of magic popped up in the Ministry recognizing the signature as James's Magic. It caused a wave of hope and joy as they felt that they had finally found James. They did want to know where James had been the entire time, but they were not able to get much from him nor from the jolt of magic that James released. She did wonder what James did that released that particular spike of magic, but she was not going to ask him as she thought that it rude of her to do that.

She turned her attention to James as paid for both his and her candy, which was two bags full of godly sweetness. She did wish that he did not have to pay for hers, but she did not want to upset him if she had said no. She would look for a way to pay him back for it later somehow or someway. Slowly, they went outside to enjoy their bag of candy in the cold or somewhere quite. However, just the moment they stepped was when trouble came.

"Oi, Potty." came from a voice that James really wish he could shoot right now, as he knew that nothing but trouble and racism came from that mouth; which needed to be washed with soap.

James turned around and saw that it was Draco Malfoy; a little boy from Slytherin that has nothing better to do with his life. He meets the little shit in the Hogwarts Express, who wanted James to be his ally and all that. However, when the shit saw Tonks, he instantly made a comment about she was half-blood from a disowned blood-traitor whore. This resulted in James give the little shit a good punch in the face and saying that if he ever said words like to a Lady then would find a way to end his life. Of course, the Little Shit was dependent on his father and stated that his father will hear about this. James really did not give a rat's ass, if the Shit was going to run to daddy in order to get revenge; he would hit again if he wanted to.

"What do you, Malfoy? Have you not gotten enough punches already?" James said.

"So, I heard that you are afraid of Dementor. Better watch out, they might be sneaking up right behind you and your slut." Malfoy said, smirking like the little shirt that he is. Then he began to laugh and snicker with his two goons, Crabbe and Goyle, who were behind him.

He really was starting to tick James off, who was actually thinking of pulling out his pistol and just put a bullet into the little fucker. But he would really not get into any trouble with the law. It was then he decided to look for a legal way to put Malfoy on his ass and learn a lesson or two. He looked up to where Malfoy was standing and saw that he was near the edge of a roof. James did learn some useful spells from the House Elves and had an idea on what exactly he was going to do with Malfoy. He moved his in a direction while still having his sight on the roof above Malfoy and knew that it was working. He was aware that it was working because he could see that the snow on the roof was shaking as some of it fell to the ground. Malfoy and his goons did not notice it as they began to give more insults to him and Tonks, which had made James even angrier as he now more snow to fall on the little shit. Then more and more snow began to fall, which Malfoy started to snow as some landed on him. He then screams as all the snow that was on the roof above him and the goons began to slide and fall on top of them. The amount of snow that fell on them was so much that ultimately knocked their asses to the ground, and the only thing that was sticking out was their heads.

James and Tonks chuckled as they saw the end of the show of Malfoy being buried in snow with his bastards.

"That should definitely cool you off, hot head," James said with a grin, as he led Tonks away from the buried Malfoy.

He led Tonks to a pub called Three Broomstick in order to get some peace and quiet for once in this village. James personally escorted her to a table as he examined the interior of the pub. To say, it was quite beautiful. It was evident that a lot of hard work was put into the building of the bar. It was better than most of the pubs that James went to inside the Confederacy and Union, before the War of Independence. The place was well polished and had beautiful wood works that were all made by hand. There were plenty of tables to house at least 5 large families. He stopped looking around as he turned his attention back to Tonks until he heard someone familiar call out his name. He turned around and sighed happily as he saw that it was Jacob Freemantle with a couple of girls beside him.

"Jacob, how are you doing?" James asked kindly.

"Oh, I am doing fine. Mind if we join you and Tonks?" Jacob asked.

"Sure, your more than welcome to join us."

"Great."

Jacob went to the other side of the pub to grab a few extra chairs. He then set them up on the table that James and Tonks were sitting at. After putting the chairs in place, he let the ladies sit first as they thanked him for his kindness to them. Then Jacob sat on one of the chairs himself and decided to introduce his companions.

"James, allow me to introduce these ladies. This here is Susan Bones."

James looked at the lady that was to the right of Jacob. She was like a piece of heaven with beautiful red hair. She had brown eyes that were hard to look away from. James remembered seeing her back in the Hufflepuff Common Room, but only a few times as he was more into his studies. However, whenever he saw her, she was always with a friend that had brown hair. He studied her face and determined that it was one of paradise like as if it was crafted by the finest sculptor in the world. She was as beautiful as a Southern Belle in his time in the Confederacy. He did learn about a little bit about the background of Susan from Tonks. Apparently, she was the niece of Amelia Bones; who runs the Department of Magical Law Enforcement and the Tonk's Boss below the Minister of Magic. Susan's parents were killed in the War that took him to his adopted parents and was the one of the last members of her family with her Aunt Amelia. James felt sorry for the poor girl to lose her parents and being one of the last remaining members of her family is very hard on a person's childhood as well as life.

" It is an honor to meet you, Miss. Bones. " James said with his Southern Accent.

It accent somehow caused Susan to blushes to the shade of freshly picked rose as she said, "Please call me Susan."

James nodded as Jacob began to introduce the other girl beside him.

"And this is Daphne Greengrass from Slytherin House. Do not confuse her with being like Malfoy, she is one of those Slytherin's that hate Draco's guts."

James then turned to Daphne and saw that she had blonde hair that touched her shoulders. Lips that were as green as her house colors. Her eyes were as blue as the ocean, and her face was charming. James could not help but feel that she was actually different than the Slytherin's that were like Malfoy, as she had a serious look that strengthened Jacob's claim. Her face was one that does not deal with nonsense. Although, he did hear a little bit about the Greengrass girl. According to some of the other students in his House, she was known as the Ice Queen of Hogwarts. He did not know what the term meant at first, as this was new to him. He was aware that he should have invested in a dictionary as he still does not a lot of things that exists in this world like the telephone and radio. It actually made him feel like that he was stupid to even though he came from another time period where they were no such thing as Automobiles and machine guns. When he asked Tonks what does it mean when someone is an Ice Queen, she explained to him that it basically meant that Daphne was the kind of girl that refuses any sexual advances as well as is kind of cold and heartless at times. James wondered what would force a girl to turn toward such a path. It stopped thinking about that as he returned to the present.

"It is happy to meet you, Miss. Greengrass."

Daphne had no emotions on her face as she said, "Thank you, just call me Daphne."

James nodded.

"So, How has everything been treating you and Tonks?" Jacob asked.

"Fine. Until we ran into Malfoy." James answered.

"Oh boy. He is always looking for trouble. I am telling you, one of these days he will go too far and then he is going to regret being a pain in the arse. I and Daphne really wish that there was a way for us to get rid of the bastard because he is one of the reasons why Slytherin has a bad reputation. So, what did he this time?" Jacob said as Daphne nodded in agreement, while they were wondering if Draco got his ass beaten by James today.

"Oh, nothing, but wanting to talk shit. However, let us just say that he is on the ice right now cooling off his head." James replied with a smirk.

"What did you do?" Susan asked with a smile.

"Well, I might of have gotten rid of the snow on someone's roof and dropped it the little shit as well as his goons."

Everyone was silent for a minute, until they all started laughing and loudly. They continued to laugh for an entire minute until they began to calm down. Although, the women were still giggling at a hearing of the fate of Malfoy on ice and snow. Finally after another two minute, everyone was relaxed as they ordered some Butterbeers. The drink was alright for James, it actually did taste like Butter, but it did not have a good kick that he would get from regular alcohol when he was back in the past where they were no underage drinking laws. He did not drink much, only on special occasions like a large-scale victory or when he was in mourning. His favorite alcohol was Kentucky Whiskey, it had the fire like the kick that always opened his eyes more to the world around him. He missed those drinks and wished he could get a bottle of it right now. However, he was going to try to look hard for one as there is more to life than alcohol.

"So, James. Forgive if I am rude for asking this, but I am curious. Where were you the entire before you came to Hogwarts?" Daphne asked.

James almost spilled his drink as he let the question sink into his head. He knew that he could not tell her the exact truth, or it could cause problems. Although, he was unsure of exactly what kind of challenges or maybe consequences would happen if he told Daphne the truth. He knew that he had to lie, but he really did not like lying to women; it was not right. But when his fate depended on him keeping his life a secret then exceptions can be made for it.

"Well, I was in Potter Manor the entire time with the House Elves; who raised," James answered, hoping that she would accept that answer.

"Really, it must of have been hard for you to socialize with anyone outside of the manor," Daphne said.

"Well, it was for a little bit. However, the Elves always have kept me company and made sure that I was educated in the way that my parents wanted me to be. They treated me like real parents and took real good care of me." James continued.

"Well, it is good. Because no one knew exactly where you went. Everyone was worried that you were kidnapped by a follower of You-Know-Who or something." Susan said with relief.

James nodded as he understood her concern.

"So, James, do you have any plans on what you want to do after completing your education at Hogwarts?" Daphne asked.

"Well, actually, no. Not yet, I mean. However, I might make a decision as time comes by. What about you, two ?" James asked towards Daphne and Susan.

"Well, I want to be a Healer. I am exquisite at charms and such to be good at the position." Susan answered with a smile.

"I want to work as a Potions Master, but I only want to have my own shop to sell potions and such," Daphne answered.

"What marvelous career ideas that you have. So ambitious. I can already see great success for you two in the future." James praised with a smile.

Both Daphne and Susan blushed at his words as they looked down in order to hide their blush from the world.

James looked at his watch and saw that it was time for him to return to the castle or more precisely the Hufflepuff Common Room. He had homework to complete, and he was not one to lack on his studies; he worked to achieve academic excellence. He wanted to work his hardest whenever he could.

"Jacob, ladies. I apologize, but I have to go back to the castle and finish my studies. I guess I will you later." James explained.

"No problem, James. We completely understand." Susan said with a smile.

"Yea, it is alright. But be careful, though, there are rumors that Sirius Black is in the area. Please watch yourself, alright?" Jacob stated with a serious face.

"I will. See you later." James said as Tonks followed him back to the castle.


Hufflepuff Common Room

Slowly, James walked inside the Castle with Tonks as he walked to the kitchens where the entrance to the Hufflepuff Common Room was located. After entering and exiting through the barrel that leads to the Common Room, James went to a coach to relax for a bit. He felt like he should be falling asleep right now, but he was not yet as he still has some work to get done before he finally hits the sack. He went to the Boy's Dormitory to get his books and assignments, where he placed them on a table and began to work his studies.

As he was doing his work, he began to think about the old days again. Of how he served his home state of Virginia against anyone that dares to threaten its existence. He wished that he could go back and be with his family again; where he could be playing with his siblings again. However, he knew that there was no turning back. He has a duty in this time period. Although, he missed the action that he had back in the Confederate Army and being surrounded by men that he saw as another family that he had during the war.

However, he still could not stop thinking about what he had done at Falmouth. He wondered what would happen to him when he sees the Lord in Heaven, would he be a judge for his actions and be sent into the ever burning pits of Hell.

"Lord, please forgive me for the sins that I have committed at Falmouth."

As he continued his studies, he did not notice that Tonks had heard say those words and wondered what exactly did he mean.


Finally, I got this Chapter done. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Please leave a review about your thought over the story. In the next chapter, I will probably have James accidentally confuse his past to Tonks somehow; which could probably then result in them having a start of a beautiful relationship.

Now, in the poll, here are the results of the top four winners.

In First Place, Fleur Delacour with 43 votes.

In Second Place, Daphne Greengrass with 41 votes.

In Third Place, Katie Bell with 27 votes.

In Four Place, Susan Bones with 22 votes.

Now, I have some ideas on these girls will get into the harem with James; but I would like to hear some suggestions from you guys.

Also, Thank you, again, to those that took part in the poll. I do not know what else will need to voted on by you guys yet. However, when I find out something, then you will know in the next chapter. I hope to have the next chapter done by the end of next week.