[Locked from James, Sirius and Harry]

[flower_of_lions]

I'm starting to think I shouldn't have Confunded Potter to keep him from crashing Slughorn's party last night. But can you blame me? I didn't want him butting in. I have a boyfriend and he seems to enjoy trying to hex them or scare them off.

Anyway, as soon as Dad and I got in the door, Mum told me to change into something smart because Tuney's boyfriend was coming for dinner. So while Mum finished setting the table the doorbell rang. I answered and there was this young man, bit older and taller than me and Tuney, and also rather... heavy. Before I could ask who he was, Tuney rushed right by me and pulled him inside. So I went and asked Mum and she said, "Oh, Lily, I thought Petunia told you already. That's her boyfriend, Vernon Dursley. She broke up with David a few weeks after you left for school."

Then Mum introduced me properly to Vernon, we all sat down for dinner, and I didn't have much to say for the rest of the night except to say goodnight when he left. I don't think I've ever seen my sister so happy and in love with someone before....

But this means that Tuney could be Harry's aunt. He said his uncle's name was Vernon. I want to believe that it's just more of a coincidence, that maybe the surnames don't line up. But deep down, I think there is no coincidence. I think I might be Harry's mother in the future. But James is his father. But that means...

Oh, Merlin's beard, no! I wouldn't. I could never. It's impossible. Maybe when I wake up in the morning, I'll find out this is some awful nightmare. If it is, I swear I'll try to be nicer to James next time I see him and I'll never use a Confundus Charm on him ever again.

((Replies dated to the following morning.))

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finally written after a good hour or two of thinking over her answer

[flower-of-lions.livejournal.com]

Don't you think I have a right to know and make my own decisions based on my knowledge?

Aww, Lily

[prof-bumblebee.livejournal.com]

You have every right to make your own choices. I would just hate to think you would feel compelled one way or another by feelings you might have about a future you would not have forseen.

But if you want to know, I will tell you.

[flower-of-lions.livejournal.com]

Tell me, please, Professor.

[prof-bumblebee.livejournal.com]

You are Harry's mother. You and Mr. Potter became a couple in your seventh year, I believe, and you married about a year after graduation. Harry was born a few years after.

[flower-of-lions.livejournal.com]

Right. So that's how it is. At least for the Harry I met through the community. It's not a coincidence at all. And... that really is my sister mistreating him. Dear God....

aaaaaaaaaaand added on half an hour later

[flower-of-lions.livejournal.com]

Professor, I know that I know more than I should already, but I must know one last thing. I don't need details, but why is Harry living with my sister and her family?

[prof-bumblebee.livejournal.com]

[Oh God Lilyyyyyyy. Though it's only fair to tell her since Sirius and Remus told James about it, too.]

You died, Lily. You and James were killed when Harry when a year old.

[flower-of-lions.livejournal.com]

We were killed... and he was left in my sister's care. To treat Harry so poorly, she must still resent me. Professor, it's not even his fault, isn't there anything I can do now?

[prof-bumblebee.livejournal.com]

For now, I would be there for the version of him that has appeared here at the community.

As for in your own time, I would avoid what led to your death: choose your friends in the future wisely, and do not place faith in Peter Pettigrew.

[flower-of-lions.livejournal.com]

I will, I promised him I would, in a way, before I knew who I was... who I might be to him.

Peter Pettigrew... one of Potter's gang? But... no, that would explain why I've seen Peter on his own in the library or elsewhere sometimes. They've all seemed distant toward him. Then they know that he does something awful in the future, if you're saying he's not trustworthy....

I'm sorry, Professor, but I don't think that's very fair to Peter. He's spoken to me a few times, asking if I know what he may have done to upset Potter, Black or Remus, which I never did understand. But how is it fair that they're punishing him for something he hasn't done yet or might not do in our time? It's not right! I think everyone deserves a chance, no matter what they've done or will do. Everyone deserves a chance to make amends, sir, that's what I believe.

[prof-bumblebee.livejournal.com]

You would have to talk to Potter, Black, and Lupin, I'm afraid. But I do imagine it would be to avoid the ties that would be their downfall later...though he is innocent now, it's difficult to forget the knowledge that someone will cause your death in the future. Or did, in an alternate world.

[flower-of-lions.livejournal.com]

Remus has said as much... I just wish there was an easier way to deal with it.

[prof-bumblebee.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, I don't think there is an easy way. Even if they try to be kind to him, the truth is that in my timeline, they remained his friends and he betrayed him despite that. At the same time, it's harsh to judge a 15 year-old for actions he would have no chance to commit for another six years.

[flower-of-lions.livejournal.com]

We'll never know what course of action Peter will take until he's older.

[prof-bumblebee.livejournal.com]

That is true. But I would still advise caution in trusting him.

[flower-of-lions.livejournal.com]

...I'll take it into consideration, sir.