Just so you know........ Sirius, Vi, Camey, and Remus had moved back into their apartments at this point.

Chapter 10: Lily's News

James and Lily were waiting for their guests to arrive; it was Halloween and they were throwing their annual party. Lily picked up Harry, and he squealed with delight.

"James!" Lily called.

"Yes, darling?" James asked coming into the kitchen.

"Look at our son! Can you believe that he will be 4 months old in 2 days?"

"I know!" James replied, “He is getting to be so big! He is going to be daddy's little quidditch player when he grows up."

"God Prongs!" Sirius came in with Vi and Hallie. "Starting the brainwashing already!?! This poor kid is never going to think about anything but quidditch if you have it your way!"

"Exactly Padfoot!" James smiled.

Harry screamed, "Hai (sounds like hi)!" when he saw Hallie. Lily set him and Hallie down in the crib to play.

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Finally Lupin and Camey arrived, but with bad news.

"Guys! We have to go now!" Remus called. "Dumbledore has called an urgent meeting!"

At once they all apparated to the headquarters.

Vi and Lily went into the kitchen; Alice Longbottom was putting Neville into a playpen.

"Oh my god! Alice we haven't seen you forever!" Lily exclaimed, hugging Alice.

"Yeah, not since graduation at least! How are you and Frankie doing?" asked Vi.

Alice replied, "We are really good, actually, considering the state of Britain. I can't believe I haven't seen you in almost three years! Are you guys good?"

"Yes, we're all fine," Vi replied.

"Yes we’re really happy, and Alice you need some introductions: This is Harry, my son," Lily said pointing to her son. "And this is Hallie, Vi's daughter," Lily said as she pointed to the little girl.

"Well this is Neville," Alice said, "and he will be four months old in a couple of days."

"Really?" Lily asked, "When was he born?"

"July 31st."

"Wow; that's amazing! So was Harry!"

"That's quite a coincidence. The three of us should get together more often; then our children could have some friends to play with," Vi suggested.

"Sure," Alice agreed. "After all, they will be in the same year, at Hogwarts."

"Yeah, that's a great idea, and it’s been wonderful chatting with you; but I think we better get to the meeting now," Lily replied.

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Dumbledore spoke up, "I'm sorry to inform you that Voldemort has taken over southern Britain. Last night, he personally murdered Fabian and Gideon Prewett."

The room, at large, gasped.

Dumbledore continued, "You are all to continue your missions. However now, more than ever, it is important to use the utmost caution and secrecy. That concludes our meeting; please enjoy your Halloween."

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Lily was in hysterics. "James! Voldemort is getting more powerful! We're in danger! Harry's in danger! What are we supposed to do?"

"Lil, calm down!" James urged. "There is nothing we can do, except to fight him and protect our son."

He continued, as he pulled her into a hug. "Lily, don't worry! I will always be here to protect this family."

At that Lily raced to the bathroom and threw up.

James started to panic. "Lily what's the matter? Do you need to go to the hospital?"

Lily came out, and she was shaking. "No, James; but there is something that I have to tell you."

She tried to say it, but she was too nervous. That made James extremely uneasy.

"What is it? Are you sick?" he asked.

She started to sob, "No, I-"

His voice was low as he suggested, "You are cheating on me?"

Lily was outraged, "JAMES HENRY POTTER! How could you think such a thing?"

"Sorry............... I mean....................... you were so upset........... I thought.............."

"James, honey, it's not like that,” Lily said, “...... It's................I'm.................I'm pregnant."