the setup. (james potter x reader)

sixty.

A couple days after christmas I sent a letter to the Holyhead Harpies announcing my retirement because of my pregnancy. Where they sent a letter in return a day later.

I played little over three years and it was such a journey but it's not like i needed the money. Before the ending of the 1979 year they had sent me my uniform, broom and some other gifts from my teammates and coaches which i'm thankful for.

James rushes into the living room frantically, "Y/N we have to go to head quarters now."

"Why-"

"Now." He demanded. I nodded standing up and grabbing ahold of his arm. He waved his wand and we were soon standing in headquarters.

Making our way down the hall into the room with the long dining table we squeeze in a spot between Remus and Sirius. Albus Dumbledore standing at the head of the table a pained expression plastered onto his face.

Alice and Frank were last to arrive where they sat on the edge of the table the only two spots remaining.

Albus smiles weakly at us all, "Thank you all for coming at such short notice. Trust me I'd prefer all of you to be enjoying your holidays then be sat in this room right now."

"Oh it's all right Dumbledore," Muttered Edger and a chorus of 'yeah's and 'mhmm' followed.

"Something bad is coming but the dark Lord is getting stronger as you know. I want you guys to be as high alert as possible. As obvious Alice and Y/N you two are excused as well and Frank and James. But everyone else. Just be extra aware."

"Brother, do we know anymore death eaters names?" Alberforth asked.

"Not quite sure."

Sirius chuckled lightly from beside me and i turned to him along with many members, confusion plastered onto our faces. "I can name many, it would only make sense."

Marlene nudged him lightly, "Well, go on then."

He paused before leaning backwards on his chair, "Well my brother Regulas, before the Lord Voldemort killed him. He sent me one last letter. Bellatrix Black, Rabastan and Rodolphus Lestrange, Lucius Malfoy, Igor Karkaroff, Evan Rosier and thats as many as he knew."

Albus swallowed hard along with Minerva. Discomfort plastered on their faces. "So many students." Minerva muttered.

She was right, everyone which Sirius just mentioned were students recently. Some being in our graduating class too. Quite horrible really.

"I call for this meeting to be over." Muttered Albus.

Everyone was quick to leave. Especially James and I. Though when arriving home James was quick to leave again without little word said. Leaving me with a kiss on my lips and a tight hug.

I wandered around the home before deciding i would visit my father. Walking to the floo i shouted the address and soon i was in my childhood living room.

The wallpaper was old and there were many holes and i sighed softly to myself. It had been and is the same as Remus and I had last saw it months ago before moving out. Dad refuses to take money from either of us. Even though he knows i have more than i can count.

"Hello, Remus, Y/N my dear who's home?" His voice cried from the kitchen.

I quickly made my way through the home, "Hello Dad."

He smiled and came up to me pulling me into a tight hug but not too tight, "How are you sweetheart i haven't seen you in awhile."

"I'm all good dad thank you, how have you been coping?"

"I've been well, excited for your little one though. I'm going to be a grandfather." He beamed. I laughed softly agreeing.

He was going to be the only grandparent of our child. The only one left of the four. It's horrible to think of really. He softly smiled at me before getting up suddenly.

"Want a cuppa? I have some biscuits too! Just brought them when recently visiting the grocery store. Like your mother used to all the time."

"I'd love a cuppa thank you. Have you heard from Auntie?"

"Not really, not much since the funeral. Except for a letter a invitation to stay with them for awhile, I might go. Gets a bit lonely time to time. Especially with you pregnant and don't want Remus coming when it's around the time of you know."

"Yes I do, you should go dad. It would be good for you."

"Right I will of course."

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