First Kiss Chapter one. Trying to work up the nerve!

Chapter 71

Chapter 71

Lily was with James as they drove down the street, it was warm and sunny out. They were going out to do a job for Dumbledore. It was a very important job and they were thrilled to be out. They knew Sirius, Peter and Remus were also out on an assignment.

Sirius, Remus and Peter were to scout out a few Death Eaters and try once again to learn who the traitor was. It wasn’t an easy task and it could be dangerous if they were caught. Of course Sirius thought it’d be a fun adventure and couldn’t wait.

Lily and James were to go and find some artifacts that were linked to Helga Hufflepuff and Godric Gryffindor. They were hoping to find them. They had been given a list of places to try and locate the items. There were several and Dumbledore wanted to see if they were as the rumors had say.

Lily drove up to a small mom and pop store to buy gas and to ask a few questions. The two had gotten out and Lily had pumped the gas, while James had walked into the store.

Lily walked inside to pay for the gas with her Muggle money.

James was talking to a man at the counter. Lily walked up to him and paid for the gas. Lily listened as the two men talked.

It seemed they were both a wizard and witch but had been keeping it very quiet. They did not want people in the town to know what they were and found the little gas station and shop a great cover.

“I had heard an old man down the street in a bright yellow house had come across an old looking sword; he was looking for someone to buy it.” The man told James. James smiled at him and thanked him for the information.

Lily and James climbed back into the car after bidding them good-bye.

It was not it seemed hard to tell which house, belong to the man; it was very bright yellow, like a sunflower. James climbed out of the car with Lily; the two walked up to the house and knocked on the door. The old man answered it with an odd look in his eyes.

“Hello, my name is James Potter, this is my wife Lily.” James smiled at the man. “We were told you had a sword for sale. We collect swords and would enjoy a look at it.” James told him with a smile.

The man looked back over his shoulder nervously before looking back at him.

“Not a good time.” He mumbled.

James and Lily both noticed the fear in his eyes though. James nodded his head while talking. “We can come back at a better time.” James said loudly while Lily whispered so only the man would hear her.

“We can help you if you have unwanted guest, just nod slightly.

“That sounds fine.” The old man said with a very slight nod of his head.

The old man shut the door. Lily and James immediately went around to the back of the house and slipped into the back door. They walked to where they heard some angry voices.

“Where is it old man?” The large masked man growled menacingly at the small elderly man.

“We have ways of making you cooperate with us.” A sneering voice told him. This man was also masked but a bit shorter and slighter build then the one who looked as though he was part gorilla.

Lily and James saw no one else around. James held up a hand with three fingers, as he put them down one at a time the two shot off curses as he put his last finger down.

The two men crumbled to the floor.

The small man looked relieved as they were now on the ground and not threatening him.