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Chapter 6:

Mary was sat playing with her two siblings; Lauren and Hannah. They were both younger than Mary, at six and nine. They were both flying on their new child sized broomsticks but they kept falling off. It was so funny to watch. Mary heard a tap at the window and saw an owl, Lily's owl. She ran over to the window and grabbed the letter.

Dear Mary,

As you know I'm off to France tomorrow. I'm so excited. I was wondering if you would like to come visit for a weekend when I get back. I've asked Marlene, Kate and Alice as well, I'm hoping we can all catch up properly.

Missing you so much.

Lots of Love.

Lily. Xxxx

Mary smiled at the note before writing a very quick reply on the back.

Lily,

Sounds smashing! Can't wait!

Mary. Xxxx

P.S. Have a good time in France.

"Mum!" Mary called.

"Yes dear?" Mary's mother came into the room, with an apron round her waist. She was cooking.

"Lily has asked if I can go round to her house for a weekend once she gets back from her holiday. That will be ok, won't it?" Mary practically screamed in excitement.

"Sure thing, Mols." Mrs McDonald laughed. "Right girls, go wash your hands. Time for lunch!"

"Remus," Mrs Lupin woke with a start at the sound of the front door.

"No dear, it's only me," a quiet voice said. "I'm guessing he's in his bed."

"He normally wakes me first," Mary said, frowning slightly.

"Perhaps he was too tired or you looked too peaceful."

"Perhaps," Mary repeated.

"Come on," the man stretched out his hand, "let's go check he's home."

They made their way up the stairs and into their son's room. He was fast asleep in bed. Mrs Lupin let out a sigh of relief, "he's ok."

"Yes, Mary, he's ok," her husband reassured her.

They made their way out of the room, closing the door behind them. "Where were you, John?"

"I'm sorry Mary. The office was pure chaos last night. We have some people coming in tomorrow from the American ministry – we needed to make sure everything was ready. I really did want to be with you. I know how you hate being alone on the full moon."

"Never mind, John. Are you hungry?" Mary smiled.

"Famished."

Sirius knocked on his brother's door, "come in."

"Do you fancy a game of Quidditch?"

"Who's playing?" Regulus asked.

"Everyone; you, me, Andi, Cissi, Bella," Sirius frowned, "and if they get here quick enough Lestrange and Malfoy."

"Malfoy?" Regulus asked.

"Cissi's boyfriend, Lucius." Sirius explained.

"Oh, ok. Yeah sure let's play!" Regulus smiled, jumping to his feet.

Sirius and Regulus both took the role of team captain. Sirius had Andi whilst Regulus had Bella. They were now fighting over who should have Cissi. "I'm clearly at the disadvantage here! I'm the youngest for Merlin sake." Regulus laughed.

Sirius smiled, "fine. Whatever. You know, I'm going to win anyway."

The brothers shook hands before rising on their brooms and the game began.

Marlene and Alice were sat in the Potters' back garden. The Potters' garden was so big that you could hide for hours which was perfect as they were playing hide and seek with James and Frank. James was supposedly looking for them but they hadn't seen him at all in almost fifteen minutes. "How's things with Frank?"

"Pretty great. Why do you ask?" Alice blushed.

"Just wondering. You guys are really cute."

"Thanks." Alice whispered back.

Suddenly James appeared, "I'm bored. Fancy a swim?"

"Sure!" Alice smiled.

"I don't see why not," Marlene added.

"Good!" Frank appeared and picked Alice up as James grabbed Marlene lifting her off her feet. They dragged them over to the pool and threw them in with a giant splash. When the girls finally surfaced they gasped for air.

"I'm going to get you, James Potter!" Marlene laughed.

"Dare you to try!" James said, raising one eye-brow.

Soon all four of the twelve year olds were in the pool fully dressed. They girls were trying desperately to force the boys under the water but the boys were stronger. Soon James had Marlene by the wrists, "are you going to stop trying to attack me now?"

"Never!" Marlene replied.

"What a shame because I had an idea that we could play a game," James raised his eye-brow.

"I'm intrigued. What sort of game?" Marlene breathed, still slightly out of breath from their mock-fight.

"It's like this thing where a person gets on someone else's shoulders and then they fight another set of people until they push them over. You in?"

"Sure. Sounds fun."

Alice was on Frank's shoulders and Marlene on James'. Marlene was pretty good at this game; she had already pushed Alice down three times. If Marlene and James didn't like winning so much they would have started getting bored. They all turned around at the sound of Mrs Potter's voice, "what on earth are you doing in the pool fully dressed? Out you get. Come on." Dorea transfigured four towels, smiling at the children adoringly. "I've made cake – into the kitchen with you."

Lily was packing for her holiday. Her suitcase was practically full but she wasn't sure that she had everything she needed. "Have you got everything?" Petunia asked, almost friendlily.

"I'm not sure. I feel like something is missing but I can't think what."

Petunia looked around the room, "don't forget sun cream!" She picked up a bottle of the stuff from Lily's desk. "You're so pale and a red head, you'd be sure to burn without it."

"Thank you Tunie."

"No worries," Petunia said as she made her way back to her own room.

Lily frowned. Moments like that, made it even worse when Petunia was cruel.

Hope you enjoyed the chapter. Next chapter will be all about... The dinner party...