Marauders in the Future

Chapter Three

The first one to arrive was Dumbledore, McGonagall right behind him, next was a group of dragon tamers all who worked closely with her brother, then was the healers that were on site and very used to him comeing and going, many other aquintences came, an Arour, and some old school chums, and then they one that she seemed to be waiting for, because she blew out a breath in relief when a slightly stocky long haired red head walked in, he went straight toward her and clasped her in a tight hug one she returned feverantly, eyes squeezed closed she took in his smell, slightly burnt clothing, fresh air, brimstone, and the outside world, "You smell just like him" the man chuckled, "Well we worked the same grid," he pulled back and looked at her, "listen Phebs, I'm so sorry that I wasn't there, I know I should have , but well he never said he was going back out" the man pulled her back in tightly, "Its alright, I know you wouldn't have let him just walk out there like he did if you had known what it was he'd been planning" her voice came out muffled from his vest "Its time to start" Lily had walked up, Caelum on her hip, Pheobe took a deep breath reached for her nephew, putting him on her own hip and walked to the back corner of her land closest to the trees, were the ceremony was to take place, with her head held high. Through out the whole service she sat there back straight, face blank, and not a single tear, next to her lending her strenghth was her brother's partner, and on her lap was her god-son, thankfully it was soon over and she was able to finally lay her brother in the ground, and allow him to rest in peace, she slowly made her way back to the house saying good bye to everyone but one, when time finally came he held his arms open and she once again sank into his warm embrace, "Let your mum know that I'm doing just fine and not to worry about me, alright" he grinned down at her, musing her hair as he went to leave, "sure thing, short-stuff" she stuck her tongue out at him, when everyone was finally gone, and Caelum had been put to bed, Pheobe collapsed on the couch exahstied, and sighed wearily, Sirius, and James floped on either side of her, "So, who was that man you seemed to cling to like a life line, your boyfriend" she cracked one eye open, "who?" James rolled his eyes "Don't be holding out on us, you know exactlly who we are talking about" she shrugged "No idea"

"They, I believe, are talking about the red head," Lily stated simply, her and the other two had drifted into the living room and though just as curious had sat down in on the remaining seats with dignity instead of just throwing themselves like the other two had, she grinned a little, even if it had a small sadness to it, "ohhh, you mean Charlie Weasley, hes not my boyfriend, he was my brother's dragon tameing partner, and has always been like a third brother" Lily looked at het curiously, "Third?" she questioned, Pheobe nodded, "Yep, I was the third born, the oldest Matthew, as you can see just passed away, he trained Charlie actually, then made him a partner, the second oldest is Leo, I've no idea were he might even be I sent him an owl about Matthew but, no reply, he's out doing research, trying to figure out just what is wrong with me, don't give me that look, you see I know things, things I shouldn't and I've no idea why" Remus looked thoughtful, "Like a seer" she smiled, "Sort of, but not really, you see I sometimes see the future, but most of the times I can see a person's past, the biggest mistakes and regreats, their happiest moments, basicly what makes or made them who they are today" Remus nodded slowly, "I see, can you control it?" Pheobe shrugged, "Sometimes, other times its like something is trying to tell me something, and almost forces me to see what they believe I have to" Lily who had been listening closely wracked her brain but came up empty, "I've never heard of a gift like that, what about you Sev, have you ever read anything that might have mentioned even the smallest hint of what she can do?" Severus ran through his memory but came up empty, "No nothing, I haven't even heard of anything like that" he said shakeing his head, Pheobe laughed, "Thats why Leo, is some where out there, looking for answers, we had best get to bed, we have a busy next few weeks before start of term, and I have to speak with Dumbledore soon"

As always she was correct, not only was it hectic, but it was slightly boring for the Marauders as Pheobe forced them to finish the required summer homework, and if it didn't meet with her idea of an Outstanding level, they were made to start all over from scratch. Right before September first, they went to Diagon Alley to get school supplies, it was there they ran into Mrs. Weasley, a plump red headed woman, that seemed pleasant enough, "Hello dear, how are you holding up?" she said with a light pat to Pheobe's face, "I'm doing fine Mrs. Weasley, in fact now that I've got more family going to Hogwarts I'm sure I'll be just fine," she said with a small smile, gestureing toward the five time travelers behind her "Oh how silly of me I didn't even see you, and who are you?" she asked polietly, "These are my cousins on my mother's side, Lyra and Leo Ashcroft, and friends of theirs that came with them brothers Charlus and Chris Matthews, and their cousin John Warren" Mrs. Weasley beamed, "Well it was great to meet you, but I must be off, lots to buy, Pheobe dear make sure you take care, yes" Pheobe smiled, "Of course Mrs. Weasley" with one last wave she was gone, and the six continued with their shoping, "So that was Charlie's mum" James asked, Pheobe nodded, "sure was, now lets go"

Latter that night they all sat around after Caelum had been put to bed, when Lily spoke quietly, "Not to put a damper on the mood, but what will happen to Caelum, while we are all at school" Pheobe smiled at her glad to know that he had someone other than her who may worry about him, "Don't worry I already got it all straightened out with Dumbledore, there is a lady that used to watch me when I was little for my brother, she lives in Hogsmead, and she will watch him during school hours and then any time I've got free time I'm allowed to visit, and he will come with me and sleep in the castle at night, in my own personal rooms, oh and don't tell anybody the only ones that know are you guys and Dumbledore, I even made him swear not to tell any of the teachers, not McGonagall, I even made him swear not to telk Mad-eye Moody" they all nodded their understanding "Oh one the morning of the first, I need to take Caelum there before we get on the train, it'll be a crush for time, so when I get back, I'll be expecting everything done and you guys to be waiting trunks packed, and animals in their cages, is that understood," everyone quickly nodded, because even though she was their age, she most definantly had stareing like a mother would at misbehaveing children down pat.

September first was soon there, and after droping Caelum off, Pheobe had headed back home and as she had said was expecting them to all be ready, which thankfully they were, she led them to the front yard were what looked like a pensieve floated in the middle of the yard she led them to it and takeing out her wand she taped the edge, and a clear voice said "Platform nine and three quarters, Kingscross station, London England," she then motioned them foward, "Just step into it, don't worry I've used it millons of times before, it dosen't hurt" after takeing a deep breath each one went one right after the other, the last one to go was Pheobe who threw one last look at her home, sighed and slid into tje silvery substance. When she got to the other side she had to bite back a laugh at the looks of astonishment on the faces of the five people in front of her, "Come on, its getting late we had best board," Sirius bownded after her, "how did you do that" Pheobe laughed, "All I know is that it was invented by an ancestor, who decided to make it easier to get places by useing the magic of a pensieve, which is memories of the place you want to go, a strange form of flew powder which is whyo yoy must speak your location fully and clearly, and some secret ingredient that only they knew, so no one but them could make it, and only their decendents could use it"

"but we used it" Pheobe nodded, "yes but you also had my permission" she said this while looking back at James which caused her to stumble into the person infront of her, which resulted in the two of them ending up crashed to the floor embarassingly, unluckly for her it just so happened to be a blue eyed devil, that loved playing pranks, that she was now laying on top of. George Weasley.

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A/N---You should feel special two updates on one night, and Christmas Eve infact, anywhose, Merry Christmas, and don't forget this alk belongs to J.K. Rowling except for Pheobe, don't forget to VOTE & COMMET, Please and Thank You, have a great Christmas