Lily had stopped in many times during the month of April to find out how things were going with the pixies. She had been pleasantly surprised that the pixies had confessed to everything and the jewel was being removed from the Great Hall. The only thing they hadn't admitted to was that they were working with Morgan Le Fay and to where they were they were sending the school. Lily had told them this repeatedly. She had also written to her father. The only response she had gotten was this cryptic one.

Stay in the Hufflepuff Common Room till 9:30. Watch the fire.

"What do you think that means? Watch the fire?" asked Lily.

"Maybe he's Flooing to Hogwarts," said Jane.

"You can't Floo into fireplaces in House Common Rooms. I read it in Hogwarts: A History," Seth said.

"Well we'd better do it," Lily said. "If my dad doesn't get on top of this soon Morgan will already have gone into hiding," she said.

Pieces of parchment were being passed around the breakfast table. Lily, Jane and Seth each took one. Lily looked down to see the words on the parchment.

Arithmancy

Astronomy

Care of Magical Creatures

Divination

Muggle Studies

Study of Ancient Runes

"We're choosing electives for next year!" Seth said happily.

They all agreed to take Care of Magical Creatures with Hagrid. Lily and Jane signed up for Astronomy as their second elective. Seth first signed up for Arithmancy then Astronomy. He seemed ready to sign up for more classes but decided against it after Lily warned him against taking too many classes.

Before they left for classes Lily walked over to the Gryffindor table. Her brother James was in the middle of a large crowd of Gryffindors, which she noticed was around three quarters female.

"James!" she called.

"What is it?" he asked.

She pulled out the yellowed document from her pocket and handed it to him.

"The Marauder's Map!" he yelled excitedly. "How did you get it?" he asked.

"A couple pixies nicked it. They had it in one of the secret passages," said Lily. "You owe me one," she said before leaving.

Classes had gotten more rigorous. It seemed Lily couldn't go more than five minutes without a professor mentioning the importance of the upcoming second year exams.

Jane brought this point up after Professor Flitwick told her she would need to improve her Skurge charm before the Charms exam.

"I swear if I had a butterbeer for every time I hear about second year exams," she said ruefully.

"We'll be able to drink a lot more of it once Hogsmeade trips start next year," said Lily.

"Everything's going to change next year," said Jane. "Electives, Hogsmeade trips, it'll be like a different world," she said.

Lily agreed although she privately doubted that taking trips to a nearby village three times a year would change their life that much. After classes were over Lily and Jane returned to the Hufflepuff Basement with Seth telling them to inform him of any news they got. Jane and Lily started on their homework in the Common Room. They took to checking the time on the Grandfather Clock every few minutes.

"Do you know the third ingredient in Hair raising potions," Jane asked.

"Huh?" Lily asked distracted by the clock.

"Potions essay?" Jane asked.

"Oh um, I think it's doxy eggs," Lily said.

She noticed that she and Jane wee the only one's still awake. After what seemed like an eternity it was 9:30. Jane and Lily both waited with baited breath for something to happen.

Then something did happen. The fire roared and a face appeared in it. The face of Lily's father.

"Dad!" she yelled.

"Not so loud, you don't want to wake your housemates up," Harry said.

"Can we talk? How are you doing this?" Lily asked.

"I'm using the Floo Network and yes we can talk," he said. "Who's that with you?" Harry asked.

"I'm Jane Macmillan. Hello Mr. Potter," she said.

"Pleased to meet you Jane," Harry said. "So Lily, I heard you have something to tell me about the pixies," he said.

Lily began her story. She told him everything that she had read up on in the Room of Requirement, her theories about Morgan Le Fay and having them confirmed during her confrontation with the pixies. The length of the events meant that the story took a long time to tell. Finally, Lily finished. Harry didn't speak for a while.

"So what do you think?" Lily urged.

"I think that you're probably right," Harry said. "Based on what I've heard from those who interrogated the pixies it adds up," he said.

"Who did you get it from," Lily asked excitedly thinking of Eve.

"Professor Longbottom," Harry answered as Lily's heart sank. "But basically one of them confessed to planting the portkey and renewing the Portus charm," he said.

"Did they ask what and who it was for," Jane asked, speaking up.

"They claimed it was a prank that they did of their own accord," Harry said.

"So are you going to go to Avalon and stop Morgan," said Lily.

"It's not that simple," Harry said. "The Ministry has no idea when the island will be flooded and doesn't want to put Aurors in a dangerous situation," he said.

"But you have to go now! If you don't soon Morgan will have already left," Lily said.

"Calm down, I'm working as fast as I can, and just because I can't go in doesn't mean I've been doing nothing," Harry said.

"What have you been doing?" Jane asked.

"We've set up enchantments outside the island. If anyone goes in or out we'll know," he answered.

Jane looked satisfied and maybe even a little impressed with this answer. Lily was more skeptical. Her father was a powerful wizard but she worried that Morgan Le Fay could get around even his enchantments.

"So, Lily did you say everything you wanted to?" Harry asked.

Lily nodded.

"Well even though I'm a few hours early, I think this is a good time to wish you a happy birthday," Harry said.

Lily laughed.

"What is it?" Jane asked.

"It's just… with everything going on I completely forgot," Lily said.

A/N: Really Sorry for the long gap between updates. Three more chapters left. Next one should be out soon.