United in Love
Chapter 1: Heading Home
Chapter 1: Heading Home
“Prongs, don't worry you still have all of next year for her to fall for you.” said Sirius (who is called Padfoot. They were on the Hogwarts Express heading home from their 6th year at Hogwarts.
“But I don't think I can take much more rejection, I mean, could you take 6 long years of rejection?” James (Prongs) asked sadly.
“No, but Padfoot's right Prongs, she's bound to fall for you some time.” said Remus (Moony) said happily.
“Why don't you just give him a chance, Lils?” asked Sarah, Lily's bff.
“Because he's an arrogant, attention seeking, toe rag!” Lily half yelled to her friend.
“But can't you see that he really likes you? He's been after you for 6 whole years.” Gabby said truthfully.
“Come on, we need to get ready to leave, I can see King's Cross from here.” said Lily changing the subject.
When the train came to an abrupt halt Lily ripped the door open and made her way to the barrier silently, trying to ovoid conversation with her friends because she knew that it would go right back to her least favorite subject, James.
“Come on Prongs, let's get home, I'm starving.” said Padfoot as they rushed off the train towards the barrier.
“Ok, we'll just have to wait for my parents to get here, you know they don't come right on time, they are always...” but James stopped in mid-sentence and picked up his pace.
“Hello, Mud-Blood.” said a voice in Lily's ear, she whipped around and saw Bellatrix Black standing right behind her.
“Don't call me a Mud-Blood!” Lily said through gritted teeth.
“Why not, Mud-Blood?” Bella taunted.
“Leave her alone, NOW!” said a man from behind Lily. Lily whipped around again to see James standing right behind her.
“What are you doing here Potter? I can take care of myself, thank-you.” Lily said, yet again through gritted teeth.
“Lily, please just give me a chance...” James started.
“No, No, NO, NO, NO! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU POTTER? I DON'T WANT TO GO OUT WITH YOU!” Lily yelled, and with that she stalked through the barrier.
“Better luck next time Prongs.” Sirius said, coming up behind James.
“Lily, darling, I'm over here!” said Mrs. Evans, waving her hand to Lily's left. As Lily left with her mum she started to feel sorry for acting that way towards James,
“He just helped me out of a tight spot? Why did I yell at him?” she thought to herself.
“You could have gotten out of there your self.” said a voice in her head.
“But when I rejected him he looked so sad, like it might have been the last time he asked me.”
“Good, then you can have some peace and quiet, NO POTTER!”
“But what will it be like when he isn't asking me out at Hogwarts?”
“A **** load better, that's for sure.”
When Lily stopped talking to herself her mom pulled into the drive way.
“Oh, yes, Lily?” her mom asked from the drivers seat as they were getting out of the car.
“Yes mum?”
“I've arranged for you to have supper at a friend of mines house tomorrow.
“Who's?” Lily asked with an air of interest.
“The Potter's.”
“The WHO'S?” Lily yelled.
“The Potter's, and you will be going.”
“But when did you meet the Potters?” Lily asked with anger in her voice.
“Last year when I dropped you off at King's Cross I ran into some car troubles and they offered to give me a hand, and I've been contacting them all summer.” Mrs. Evans said finally.
“James, Sirius, we're over here!” said Mr. Potter a short distance away from were they emerged from the barrier.
“Hey mum, dad.” said James Hugging them both when he got to them.
“James we wanted to tell you that we are having a guest come for supper tomorrow, and ask that you please use your manners, same goes for you too, Sirius.” said Mr. Potter.
“Who is it mum?” James asked interested.
“We don't know her name, but we helped her mum after we dropped you off here at the beginning of last year, and we've kept in touch.”
The next morning Lily woke up rather unwillingly, but did non the less. Little did she know that at the same time, only a few kilometers away, James woke up excited to find out who the surprise guest was.
“Now Lily, I asked if you could come early, because I'll be out that way doing grocery shopping, and they said yes, but suggested that you bring a swimsuit.”
“But why can't I just go with Tunney?” Lily begged.
“Because she's going to spend the day with Vernon, and it would be rude to just not show up.” Mrs. Evans said in a matter of fact tone.
“Fine, but when are we leaving?” Lily asked.
“At 10:15 dear.” said Mrs. Evans walking out of the room.
Lily looked at the clock, which read 9:55. She walked up stairs slothfully, and got her swimsuit. By the time she got down stairs again it was time to go.
Chapter 2: The Potter Mansion
“When is she coming mum?” asked James as he ran down stairs for breakfast.
“10:45” Mrs. Potter replied.
He looked up at the clock which read “10:40”
“Oh ****! I've got to get dressed!” James yelled as he ran back upstairs with a piece of toast.
When the Evans arrived at the Potter's they looked at the mansion in aw. They made their way towards the door, and rang the door bell...
Just as James came racing down the stairs he heard the door bell ring, and went to go answer it.
“Hello Potter.” said Lily through gritted teeth.
“Hey Lily! What are you doing here?” he asked stupidly.
“Our mums planned for me to have supper over, didn't your mum tell you?”
“Yeah, but she didn't say that it would be you!” James said excitedly.
“Man is this going to be a long day,” thought Lily.
“Well, I guess I'll be leaving now, I've got to go.” Mrs. Evans said politely.
“Well hello Miss Evans,” Mr. Potter said, “So sorry if I'm rude, but I like to know people by their first name.” he added politely.
“He looks just like James!” thought Lily.
“My name's Lily.”
“Well hello Lily, my name is Harry.”
“Harry, I like that name.” thought Lily to herself as Harry walked out and Sirius walked in.
“Evans, what are you doing here?!” he yelled.
“I was invited here, by his mum!” yelled Lily.
Little did they know that Mrs. Potter and Harry were talking in the kitchen,
“Well, this should be interesting, if this is how they act when they've been in each others company for just a few minutes.” Harry said slyly.
“I'll go and introduce myself to her.” Mrs. Potter said.
“Hi Lily, my name's Victoria.” she said politely.
“Hi, can you show me to the restroom? I need to change into my swimsuit.” Lily said kindly.
“Sure thing, right this way,” Victoria said, while she lead Lily to the restroom she mouthed to the boys “BE GOOD!”
As soon as Lily was in the restroom James and Sirius ran upstairs to change into their swimsuits.
When Lily was finished changing she walked into the kitchen, “Lily if you're looking for the pool, you'll want to ask which one.” Harry said slyly.
“Which one,” Lily thought, “They have 2?”
“Which way is it the one were the boys aren't at?” Lily asked carefully.
“Well, they kind of split up, Sirius in the indoor one and James in the outdoor one, so you can choose which one, but from what I've heard I wouldn't be surprised if you just waited in here 'till they came out.” Harry said smartly.
“That's ok Harry, I'll though it out, which way is out side?” asked Lily.
“Oh, it's out the door and to your left.” Victoria said.
“Thanks, and can you come and get me when it's time for supper?” Lily asked.
“Sure thing Lily.”
“Man, why can't James act like his parents? Kind?” Lily muttered to herself.
As she made her way out she saw James jump of a cliff. “I'm glad I picked this one!” she thought.
“Lily, I thought that you would pick the indoor one!” James yelled from the pool.
“Shut it Potter, I'd rather be in an outdoor one then indoor, thank-you.” she said just before she jumped off the cliff.
“Wow.”
“Wow, what?” Lily asked a little surprised.
“It's just that when ever I've seen a girl get into a pool I have to push her in.”
Chapter 3: Truth or Dare
For the next hour James and Lily toke turns jumping off of the cliff, then Sirius came out...
“Hey, do you want to play Truth or Dare?” he asked.
“Sure, why not?” replied James, but Lily was hesitant.
“What is it Lils?” James asked, concerned.”
“Nothing, fine lets play.”
“Ok, I'll start,” said Sirius, “Lily, Truth or Dare?”
“Truth.”
“Did you know that you were coming to the Potter Mansion before you got here?”
“Yes.”
“Your turn to ask.” explained Sirius.
“James, Truth or Dare?”
“Truth.”
“Where...”
“Come on Prongs, why not Dare?” interrupted Sirius.
“Why are your nick names like that? I mean like 'Prongs, Padfoot, Moony, Wormtail?”
“Should I tell her Padfoot?”
“As long as she doesn't tell any one.” he replied.
“Ok, well Remus is Moony, well, I'll ask him first...” and with that he sent a Patronus Stag to Moony.
“While we wait I'll go.” said James.
“But what about my question?” Lily asked, little suspicious.
“We are waiting for Moony's consent.” James said.
“Lily Truth or Dare?”
“Truth.”
“Do you like anyone at school.”
“I don't know...”
“How do you not know?” Sirius interrupted.
“Yes.” Lily said, hoping that they didn't ask who it was.
“Sirius, Truth Or Dare?”
“Dare.”
“I dare you to ask Sarah out at the beginning of next year.
“James, Truth or Dare?”
“Truth.”
“Do you know why Wormtail didn't talk on the train yesterday?” Sirius asked, although that wasn't his question.
“No.”
“Wait, that wasn't my question, I just realized...”
“Too late now Padfoot.”
“Sirius, Truth or Dare?”
“Truth.”
“Do you like Sarah?” James already knew the answer, but wanted to see the look on his face when he had to admit it in front of her best friend.
“Yes.” he said turning scarlet. “Ok, Lily, Truth or Dare?”
“Dare.”
“I dare you to snog James for 5 minutes.”
“But..”
“No 'But's.'” Sirius smiled.
“Fine, but only because I've heard that if you play this and you a Witch or Wizard you have to or else something happens.” Lily said leaning into James, and starting to snog him.
James felt like fireworks were going off in his head, and heart, but no one but Lily knew that she felt the same.
After the 5 minutes were up Sirius let them keep going to see how long it would be until they broke apart.
“Man that 5 minutes felt like a hour.” said James happily.
“That's because it was!” laughed Sirius.
“What?! Why didn't you stop us?!” Lily yelled.
“I don't know why you're yelling Lily, you looked like you were enjoying it.” Sirius laughed.
“James, Truth or Dare?”
“Dare.”
“I dare you to not ask me to go out with you at least until I leave tonight.”
“Fine.”
“Lily, Truth or Dare?”
“Truth.”
James looked over at Sirius who was still laughing, and looked at him in a way that made him nod.
“Did you enjoy snogging me?”
Lily was thinking a way to not get caught, “Yes,” she admitted. At this Sirius stopped laughing, and looked shocked, but not nearly as shocked as James.
“What? I thought that you hate me. If you've liked me then why didn't you just say yes to me?” James asked confused.
“Because I knew that if I said yes at school then Snape would get mad.”
“Wait, what? Snape would get mad?” James asked still confused.
“He and I live in the same neighborhood and he's liked me since before we went to school.” Lily explained. Just then a Patronus came up to James and vanished.
“Ok, Lily, here goes the truth.”
“What truth?” she asked, forgetfully.
“'Why are your nick names like that.'” Sirius mocked at her stupidity.
“ Moony is Moony because he is a Werewolf, and ours are what they are because w we are unregistered Anamgi.” James stuttered.
“What are you?” Lily asked, amazed that they could do something like that at such a young age.
“Well, Wormtail is a Rat, Padfoot here is a big black dog, and me, me, I'm a Stag.” James said some what hesitantly.
“So that's where you 4 go once a month, to go and help Remus?” Lily asked in aw.
“Yeah, I'm getting hungry.” Sirius added. As soon as he finished talking Victoria yelled out the door “Lunch time.”
Chapter 4: The unwanted Truth
“Perfect timing.” James muttered to Lily.
When they got into the kitchen Lily saw that Harry wasn't there.
“Victoria, where is Harry?” Lily asked.
“Oh, he's at work, he's an Auror, and was called out to work, he said it was an emergency.”
“I hope everything is all right.” Lily said.
“Well, I'm afraid that it isn't, he was supposed to have this whole month off, but he's been called in every day, I think that it's Lord Voldemort's doings.” Victoria added. Soon they were all done eating and the 3 teen headed back out to the pool. What seemed like no time at all they were called back in for supper. Half way through the lovely supper Harry came inside, “Lily, I need to speak to you, alone.” he said with a worried tone in his voice. Lily got up from the table and walked into the kitchen.
“Lily, the reason that I was called to work today is because your mother was killed by Death Eaters. I think that they were after you, but your mum wouldn't give up your where abouts.” Harry said quickly.
“What, why, why would they want me?”
“Not to be rude, but I think it's the fact that, to them, you're a Mud-Blood.”
“But where will I stay, I have no where to go, my dad died in a car crash 5 years ago, my sister won't want to be with me...”
“You can stay with us.” Harry said kindly.
“Thank-you, I don't feel to hungry right now, can you show me where I'll be sleeping?” Lily asked, the tears running down her face.
“Sure, you can stay on the fourth floor across the hall from James, you can't miss his room, it has a Golden 'J' on the door.
“Thanks,” Lily murmured running up the stairs.
With that Harry walked back into the dining room.
“Dad, where's Lily?” James asked.
“She's going to be staying with us for the rest of the summer. She's in the room across from yours.” was all that Harry said, after he spoke James excused himself from the table and rushed up the stairs, Sirius right behind him.
When they were out of the room Victoria turned to Harry, “Why will she be staying with us the rest of the summer?” she asked.
“Her mum was killed by Death Eaters.” was all Harry said, while tucking into his supper.
Chapter 5: Sirius' Confrontation
“Lily, are you ok?” James asked at the door.
“Yeah, I'm fine...” James walked into the room.
“Lily, you are not fine, you sound upset, what is up?”
“Voldemort had my mum killed because she wouldn't say where I was.”
“WHAT?” yelled Sirius.
“You heard me.” Lily scowled.
“I'm sorry, but I'm going to give my brother a visit.” Sirius said running back down the stairs.
“What was that all about?” Lily asked James.
“I have no idea.”
As soon as Sirius was outside he made sure no one was looking and disapparated. He re appeared in a little area filled with over grown grass and walked towards a door thinking “Number 12 Grimwald Place.” A house appeared between 11 and 13, and he stepped inside.
“What are you doing here?” said a cold, male voice.
“I needed to talk to you.”
“Why would you want to talk to me?” Regulus Black said.
Slap. “Why did your master have Mrs. Evans killed?” Sirius said through gritted teeth.
“If that's how it is then I'll tell you that I am now secretly working to bring the Dark Lord down, he is doing much more than ridding us of the Muggle scum.” was all that Sirius heard because he left shortly after.
“I'm back!” announced Sirius a few minutes later.
“Padfoot, what was that all about?” asked a tiered James from running down the 4 flights of stairs.
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Chapter 6: Trouble
“Oh, nothing, I just need to talk to my dear brother.” Sirius said in a mock tone.
“Is you brother a Death Eater?” Lily asked after thinking about what had made Sirius want to go talk to his brother.
“Maybe, maybe not.” Sirius said, and with that he walked out of the room.
Lily, who was eager not to be sad with James around, was trying to be happy, and kind towards the Potters and Sirius, Sirius being the most difficult to handle.
“James, can I talk to you?” asked Victoria as they finished having dessert.
“Sure thing mum,” and with that they left the dining room.
“What is it?”
“I need you to be kind to Lily, like an older brother, or something along that line.”
“But, mum, you know that I love Lily, and it turns out that she likes me back, how am I supposed to be like her older brother?”
“Well at least make her feel at home here.” him mother retorted, and walked out.
“Mum, wait.” James called her back.
“What is it?”
“She doesn't have any clothes except for the ones she has on, what is she going to do?”
“We can go back to her house and get some. Why do you worry so much?” she said with a knowing look in her eye.
“Fine, but we'll have to go now.” James said, and he walked back into the dining room.
“Lily, we'll need to go to your house and get some clothes for you.” James said.
“Ok, how are we going to get there?” she said sadly.
“I'll take you there, I know where it is now.” suggested Harry.
“Ok, do you 3 want to come along? I could show you the house.” she said kindly. Sirius and James nodded vigorously, but Victoria was hesitant but nodded anyways. When they left they didn't notice people enter the house that had midnight black robes on. They ran into the master bedroom and hid in various places in the room.
Chapter 7: More Death
When they got to Lily's Harry said “We'll let you 3 stay, we have to go and clean up dessert, we'll see you tomorrow.”
“Ok, we'll see you then.” James said happily. With that they left down the street.
“Well, this feels really weird, I don't know what to do, I've only had one other magical person in here before, and that was Snape before we went to school, before he was a jerk.” Lily commented.
“Well, just show us around.” James suggested.
“Um, ok, well, this is the sitting room, and this is the kitchen. Everything else is upstairs.” Lily said quickly, embarrassed.
“Well, you can go get your stuff now.” said James, starting to get bored.
Mean while at the Potters there were spells flying everywhere, at the same time 2 green jets flew from 2 of the wands of the group of people in and hit both Victoria and Harry in the chests. The people in midnight black robes left the house and cast one last spell that put a Dark Mark over the house.
“Ok, I'm ready to go, wait, how are we going to get back?” Lily said walking out of her room.
“We'll apparate of course, come on Lils, you're a witch.” James said sadly. With that all 3 of them turned on the spot and with a faint 'pop' vanished.
When they came into focus they saw the Dark Mark over the house, “Come on, but be careful.” said James drawing his wand from his pocket.
“Every thing seems fine here.” said Sirius from the 1st floor, “Same here,” said Lily from the 2nd floor, it was James to see his parents lying on the floor dead first.
“I swear, those Death Eaters are going to pay.” said James through gritted teeth.
“James, what's...” started Lily, but she saw the answer to her question lying on the floor.
“Oh, James, what's going to happen to us? Sirius doesn't like home, both of our parents are dead...”
“We'll just stay here, but I'm going to go and get rid of that 'Dark Mark'.” said Sirius from the door.
“If I die an unnatural death like this, I'm going to take as many Death Eaters with me as possible.” said James through gritted teeth.
With that James went up to his room and went to sleep.