Ties of Friendship, Bonds of Fate

Title: Ties of Friendship, bonds of Fate

Pairings: JamesxLily and RemusxSeverus, implied AndromedaxTed

Rating: K to start but future M. Currently probably a T.

Notes: Bound to you Pre-quel. Pre-Harry Potter Era Hogwarts, Marauder era AR/AU.

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Chapter 21- Heart-aching news

They were studying in the library when a slightly familiar house elf appeared at James’ side.

The house elf was weeping, twisting their pillowcase into tatters. “Master…oh Master…”

James turned white, “Gia?”

“Master Charlus be gone.”

“Gone? Gone how?” Lily asked, touching James’ arm.

“Master di…” the elf bawled.

Lily nodded, “I worried for him. He seemed so lost at the prospect of his beloved passing, that I thought he might not last so long.”

James buried his face in his hands, and his shoulders shook with silent sobs.

Remus and Severus looked away.

Neither of them had parents who seemed to care about them. They had liked James’ parents and it was obvious that even parental affection wasn’t strong enough to hold Lord Potter to this world even though James needed him.

Lily took James’ hand, tugging him out of the library and in the direction of the Forbidden Forest.

Once they were safely in the forest James let out a howl.

He was normally a prankster person who kept his emotions mostly to himself…

James fell to his knees, howling and beating the dirt. “How could he do this? How could he leave me? Damn him! He knew I still needed him! I’m only sixteen; I’m not even an adult yet! I want my parents.”

Lily let him rage out his grief, her own face streaked with tears.

She could understand the idea of loving your spouse so much that you couldn’t live without them but shouldn’t you put your child’s needs before your own? James was late born but surely he was as precious as he claimed. How could Charlus have left him? Who would look after James?

James turned to her, his face covered in dirt and tears, “You won’t leave me too will you?”

Lily drew him into her arms and with a conjured wet flannel she washed his face, “No. I wouldn’t leave you. We’ll all be here for you; Sirius, Severus, Remus and myself. Perhaps, even Peter if we tried to be kinder to him.”

“Bother Peter. Bother everyone; you’re the only person who truly matters.” James grumbled.

“That’s only because you love me in a different way then you love them. You love them like brothers, I’m different.”

“I love you because I want to bond to you and raise a family.”

Lily covered his face with kisses, “You better ask my daddy first. I’m old-fashioned that way. Your mom gave me all that pretty jewellery but I expect a ring from you James.”

“You sure it’s okay?” James frowned, “We’re only sixteen.”

“If you even think about taking back that proposal James Potter; me and my doe will find another stag.”

James tackled her to the forest floor and tickled her, “Damn Lily however did I deserve you?”

Lily laughed a light clear sound like a bell, “You don’t. I’m way out of your league just ask my dad.”

“Others would argue it’s the other way around.” James warned.

“Well we don’t have to listen to them do we? Our friends can be happy for us.” Lily corrected him. “Are you okay?”

“Not yet but with you around, I’m getting there.” James said kissing her again.

“The first thing we’ll do if I get pregnant is figure out who can take care of them if we can’t.” Lily said softly.

“A blind person could tell that Remus plans to propose to Severus.” James smirked. “I don’t think that any child would be badly off with them as parents.”

“They deserve a family as much as anyone…” Lily said letting James’ fingers play with her auburn hair.

“Then we’ve settled it…a shame that I don’t know who would look out for me…” James said quietly.

A throat cleared in the trees.

“Yes?” James growled.

“We could ask Uncle Alphard. He doesn’t kow-tow to mother. He runs a private detective agency. He wouldn’t mind I’m sure.” Sirius said stiffly.

Lily grinned, “Well at least its family you know right?”

Severus was technically a ward of an aunt he’d never met…

“Trust a witch to see the brighter side even during Dark days.” Sirius snarked, “You two coming back to the Tower?”

“Sure.” James stood banishing the dirt from the both of them before offering his arm to Lily.

Lily accepted his arm and rest her head on his shoulder, she’d keep an eye on him but surely they’d only grow stronger despite this set back.

 

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What do you think? Outstanding? Exceeds Expectations? Acceptable? Poor? Dreadful? Troll?