Tall Tales?

Subject: Tall Tales? Sun Jul 19, 2009 3:28 am

It was the middle of the night, the early hours. The kitchen door was open and the dim candles gave off a faint glow in the hallway.

The scent of bacon flowed from the kitchen and sizzling could be heard as Remus made a late night supper after the long day.

He left the bacon to crispy a little more, heading to the bread bin to prepare the rest of the butty. He kept thinking about Lily, Was she right.. he was sure that night happened very fast, things might have been muddled. He the remembered waking up in the Burrow, seeing Tonks face as she looked at Lily.. it was rather strange, but not all that important at this time

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Lily could smell the bacon cooking for it woke her from her light slumber upon the couch, as she turned nad looked toward the kitchen were the dim candle light shone from the door way, intreged to see who was cooking at this time of night, as well as the stomach pains in her tummy due to the fact she was famished, she slowly and almost silently pulled herself up from where she lay, wrapping the blanket around herself to keep warm as she made her way toward the kitchen door, tip toeing almost, her foot steps were so light...so fairy like and dainty.

As she got to the door way to see Remus a small soft smile slipped upon her lips as she stood there watching him, only hoping there was enough of the food for her to endulge on too.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:40 am

The Scent of Crispy Bacon wandered through the house like an invited guest; entering every square- inch of the house. The scent smelled so inviting; drawing in anybody and everybody. Albus was on the floor above Remus reading a book named Practical Magic: Charms which he had found in Flourish & Blotts. he heard movement moving from below and assumed there were two people in the house, as when he entered only Lily was to be found asleep on the sofa downstairs, in a slumber that was light and what Albus assumed to have been disrupted by the inviting scent.

He continued reading until he reached the end of his page and then sat it down on a neighbouring table. He exited the room and went downstairs, seeing shadows that were to be caused by the dimly lit candlelight. One figure with flowing long hair that was so red it shone onto the shadow; it resembled the glorious sunsets of the Hogwarts summers or could be seen in the South of England. The other figure was slim with untidy and rugged short hair, the robes were edgy and looked like holes in the materials had remained in the cloak for some time. After walking further down the stairs he saw Lily leaning against the kitchen door with Remus inside preparing bacon. No body spoke and all that could be heard was the sizzling of the bacon which had been left to crisp. Albus decided to break the silence.

“A late night supper, Remus? After the long - and of course confusing -” he added making a indicating gesture at Lily “- I would have expected that you would be resting at this moment. There is, of course, nothing better than to slumber beyond all worry and remain at peace!” he said, chuckling to himself like he did so often. “I assume you have made enough and that you shall invite both me and Lily to accompany you on the task of devouring the bacon,” he spoke and smiled warmly at Remus. There were very few people other than Remus’ tiny group of friends that understood he was a damaged and insecure Wizard. He was underestimated so much in the end he accepted an amount of it. A boost of confidence was what Remus needed; Tonks was helping him on his way to accomplish that and Albus would be there at the time Renus needed him. The question was not if but a matter of when.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:16 am

Harry had found himself walking around the park across from Grimmauld place for many hours while he attempted and failed to clear his head, try as he might, he just couldn't settle his thoughts down and escape the madness which happened in his mind these days, so many thoughts, each unable to be registered by his brain due to stress or worry. He sighed to himself, he had eventually decided he had been out there long enough and had already seen people entering, he had believed he had caught the sign of Dumbledore earlier but no sooner had he rose off the swing, he had come to the conclusion he had imagined it as no shape silhouetted through the darkness. Moving swiftly, he arrived on the door of Grimmauld Place and didn't stop to knock but simply pushed open the door with his hand, closing it once he was inside.

Harry frowned, pondering for a moment why the smell of bacon was in the air and licked his dry lips feeling rather hungry, he hadn't eaten much and was sleep deprived due to fear of nightmares and the connection he shared with Lord Voldemort. His stomach rumbled, until then he hadn't even realized how starving he was and rolled his emerald eyes, moving slowly down the hall as the gas lamps cast shadows over his pallid complection, his emerald eyes relfecting off the source of light. A smile appeared on his lips as he followed the scent of bacon, his mouth beginging to water, though he remained curious. Half of Harry had a slight iea of whom was cooking, since Remus appeared to favourite bacon quite like Harry's best friend Ron who he knew for a fact was at the Burrow at the moment. "Remus is that you?" Harry asked softly, passing Kreacher the houself with a curt nod, the elf appeared to be getting better at least, though they weren't best friends yet.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:51 pm

He dropped the knife on the work top as he heard Albus's voices echoing through the kitchen. He had not heard him or Lily come down the hallway. He soon regain his nerves and turned round to face both of them. He thought he would be able to have it to himself, he hadn't expected anyone to be awake, let alone want food this late at night. He sighed inside and gave a nod ".. there should be enough to go around.. I will just have to put some more on to cook.."

As he went back to the larder to get some more fresh bacon he heard Harry's voice ".. we are in the kitchen" he said with a muffled voice before coming out with the butchers brown paper bag full of the meat.

He was thankful he left that morning to get the bacon. He was often the one that cooked if Molly was not there. He had gotten used to it, but he was never keen on giving around his favorite, treats, but often did out of kindness. "If someone could put the kettle on I will make us all some sandwiches.. all I ask.." He was more surprised Tonks was there there also, breathing down his neck.

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As Lily heard the old Wizards voice she jumped a little where she stood, she hadn't expected to hear anyone else up, as she turned her head to see him walk toward the door way, a gentle smile tilted her lips, her emerald eyes following him until he was stood near enough next to her, moving aside just alittle to allow him to enter as he spoke,

When he gestured toward her speaking of what had happened, she tucked a little of her firey red hair behind her ear and looked down toward the floor, pulling the blanket up more and around her a little tighter, a tiny little sigh escaped her lips, but only loud enough for herself to hear,

Her Emerald eyes slowly traveled to look at Remus once more, as he flittered to fetch more bacon, she knew what he was like with food due to old times, and she felt kind of guilty in a way that she was depriving him of more of his favorites, but never the less, the empty pit in her stomach wouldnt allow her to refuse the food being offered, once Remus mentioned someone 'helping' and putting the kettle on Lily jumped right in there,

"I'll do it"

she perked up, although her voiuce was still very soft and weakened, as she walked from where she stood in the doorway toward the kettle, allowing the blanket to drape over her dainty arms rather then fall to the ground, her long firey hair only just covering her torn back, as she lifted the kettle from where it sat and took it toward the sink in order to fill it with water.

She had yet to notice Harry, for she hadnt heard his voice.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:43 pm

Harry smiled slightly at the voice, it proved he was right and that it was Remus who was cooking, however he knew Remus liked to eat his favourites alone, so wouldn't ask for some bacon unless he offered, he had shopped earlier, if you could call shopping going into a couple of shops under the invisiblity cloak, stealing and then placing the money on the counter. Well it was still shopping wasn't it?

Harry made sure his bag wasn't slipping off his shoulders and made his way into the kitchen, not bothering to hang his jacket up because he often needed it especially in the night at Grimmauld Place, the temperature was freezing. He didn't take his shoes off either, the floor's was always cold and not really safe around the house. He pushed open the door softly and smiled at seeing Remus, his emerald eyes darting around the room as he caught site of Lily and then Dumbledore.

Harry hurriedly gulped and looked back to the door he come through though shook his head and glanced to Remus, pushing the smile back onto his lips, before looking at the others. "Hey." He stated softly, wandering to a cupboard where he stood on his tiptoes before he pulled down his bar of chocolate and pocketed it, ever since Remus had told him chocolate was good and helped especially in dark times, he never went anywhere without it though had polished off his bar from his pocket.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Sun Jul 19, 2009 5:55 pm

As Lily jumped and Remus dropped the utensil Albus chuckled to himself. He found it quite funny how his own calm voice could still frighten people if it were to be unexcpected. As Lily shuffled in to help Remus, Albus took a seat at the table and heard Remus shout back to Harry. He wondered what he would do once he noticed his mother was in the room and was not too sure he wanted to find out. Lily looked oblivious to anything, standing in her own little dream world after she had put the kettle on. He was rather cold, he took out his wand and made a movement as though he was jabbing something with it and from it protruded a small light that looked as though it was an orb that would solve every problem of the day. The tranquil orb swiftly flew into the empty fireplace Albus had pointed at. As soon as the Orb hit the log surface of dry woods it burst into flames that filled the entire room with warmness.

"Gubraithian Fire," began Albus. "Can be difficult to conjure but given the right conditions it comes naturall."

The fire continued to burn without damaging the wood; Gubrathian Fire was everlasting fire and so it would notstop burning until a witch or wizard put it out. He took out a packet of sweets from inside his robe and put one in his mouth. "Sherbert Lemon, anyone?" he said. "My pride and joy, although I also enjoy Acid Pops and Cockroach Clusters."

He heard Harry approaching and thought maybe he should divert him, but went against it, it couldn't be awkward forever. "Rufus Scrimgeour keeps coming to me asking me to make a statement that everything is alright... when it clearly isn't. If I did that I would simply be making people less aware and more unprepared. He's a capable wizard, Rufus, but when the jinx meets the wizard... well something is bound to happen!" he said, obviously amused at his own interesting metaphor.

As Harry entered and went for a piece of chocolate there was no awkwardness and Albus decided he had made the correct decision.

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Lily continued to stand there staring at the boiling kettle, shivering almost, when the fire burst to life her eyes switched to watch that, on there way her emerald eyes caught sight of her Son and she smiled ever so delicatly,

"hello Harry"

she hwispered gently in his direction turning her head toward Albus at the sound of lemon sherbets, they were one of her favorites, and it had been so long since she had been aloud to endulge in such treats

"oh yes please Albus"

she coied softly in responce to his offering, as she abandoned her post at the kttle and wandered to his side where he sat at the table, the warmth that filled the room gave her no need ofr the blanket around her shoulders now and so she placed down upon the back of another chair, before holding out her dainty hand as if to wait for a sweet to be placed upon her palm.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:17 pm

Albus placed the Sherbert Lemon upon her palm and tucked into his own, watching Remus prepare the extra near to be cooked. Albus watched as Harry tore open the packet of chocolate and took a piece.

“I always adored Muggle sweets just a little more than wizard sweets - with the exception of Chocolate Frogs which everybody loves.... apart from when they jump around. I always find it better to place an Objective Impediment Jinx on the box, freezing the frog inside and not changing the taste... If you Stupefy a Chocolate Frog it tends to explode,” he chuckled. “And a freezing charm like Petrificus Totalis changes the taste... Very odd but alas! Some people are able to just eat them. I've always loved being on the Cards. I've got several of myself in my office back at Hogwarts.”

Albus paused for a moment, obviously in thought.

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As the sweet was placed in her palm she thanked him and then placed it in her mouth savouring the sweet but slightly bitter flavour

"mmmm"

she mussed gently with a smile

"My favourite"

she whispered as she turned for the kettle once more, looking over her shoulder to Albus as he spoke, she couldnt help but chuckle lightly as she heard his words

"oh...such a vien wizard"

she teased with another little chuckle, it seemed that no matter what the surcumstance, when in Albus' presence everything seemed to be better, and any mood seemed to lighten.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:29 pm

Harry gritted his teeth slightly, of course he was affected at the fact he had believed his mother was dead though was trying to deal with it and patted his pocket where the newly placed chocolate was, the peice in his mouth being swallowed in a matter of seconds as his emerald eyes glanced around the room as he heard his mothers greeting. Could he say it? He bit softly on his bottom lip, the smile still on his lips though it was forced now. "Hey mum." He whispered back, sighing in relief as he moved to the kettle ready to take over for her.

He then looked to Dumbledore seeing he must be offering sweets out and rolled his eyes, is that what Dumbledore believed solved problems, sweets? He couldn't help feeling this way, knowing he had been lied and half of him was waiting for the time he would blow inside, his anger getting too much and simply lash out at Dumbledore. He was far too calm and it got on Harry's nerves, he had often wanted to smash that calm face in and get some real reaction and emotion from his mentor but it never happened. "So how is everyone?" Harry asked in a light, fake voice as he pulled cups to the kettle, ready to the tea.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:11 pm

Albus liked to make jokes, he thought that making jokes and speaking so lightly made other people comfortable in his precense as he knew that being around a wizard as famous as himself could be nerve-racking. Very rarely did Dumbledore ever try and convey any anger or fear; and the few times he did get angry his eyes would shine bright blue like a cold fire that last year made Voldemort falter.

Albus listened to Harry ask how everybody was, he paused for a moment and then tucked his sweets away on the inside of his grey and silver robes. "I am quite alright, Harry. Thank you for asking," he replies. He looked to Lily and Remus to see if they would respond; Remus was being quite quiet when he usually was not especially when Harry was around.

As Lily spoke he smiled, "Only to a point; vanity has been the fall of many a person - including Lord Voldemort. That was the route of his problems... he seemed to believe that he was better than every other... more unique."

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"Im ok Darling"

Lily replied gently as she glanced to him with a soft, warm motherly smile upon he rpale pink lips, as she watched him fetch the cups for the tea, her dainty hand reached out for the small box of tea bags, as she then reached for the tea pot also, the old fasioned way to say the least, glancing to Harry once more with a soft smile

"Tea?"

she aske dhim gently as she awaited his reply, listening to Albus' words as her eyes remained ocntent upon Harry for his answer.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:32 pm

Harry watched him, remaining positioned near the kettle as it finished boiling, it bubbled and he watched the switch flick and frowned softly before looking stepping away, as he wasn't sure what anyone was waiting, whether tea or coffee and he didn't want to get it wrong. Hearing his mum, he shook his head softly and nodded towards the sink. "No thanks, I'll get some water." He replied, passing the sink and took a clear glass from the side before filling it with water and sat down at the table, his fist clenched as he bit his bottom lip before taking a sip of the water. He wanted to demand and shout at Dumbledore yet he didn't dare, his anger would get too out of control and it wasn't good to get so worked up, as he had when he had first realized Lily was alive. Why did everyone lie to him all the time? Treat him like a child? Hadn't he proved himself enough?

He looked to Lily and managed to smile reassuringly, it was rather uncomfortable in the presence of the parent he had believed he had died though of course he knew she was trying her best and so was he, he then glanced to Remus, wondering what was on his mind as he seemed preoccupied? "Are you alright Remus?" Harry asked softly his hand flat now on the wooden surface.

Hearing Dumbledore, he pulled his eye brows together and hissed in slight pain, recently everytime Voldemort was spoken about, he seemed he knew. He quickly raised a hand to his scar and groaned quietly. "Cut it out." He grunted to it before realizing what Dumbledore had said, he scoffed lightly, Voldemort may believe that but it wasn't true. "Beliving himself important was stupid, he's nothing." He muttered, scowling as he glared towards a burn in the table, his dad was still dead right? "Sir..." He finally began, the desperation for answers clear. "Is...dad alive aswell as mum?" He half demanded, looking to him expectantly.

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"very well"

Lily remarked lightly, she hadnt even thought about anyone wanting coffee, and continued to make a pot of tea for the three of them, placing the tea bags in the tea pot and then reaching to lift the kettle from the work top, as she slowly began to pour the water into the tea pot, listning to HArry's words as he mentioned his father Lily looked over her shoulder to him rather abruptly, causing herself to pour the boiling water from the kettle over her hand and down her front, not even realising she was doing it as she stood there with wide teary eyes.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:43 pm

He had finally finished. He had sliced the bread, and buttered one side of each. He carefully lifted the pan and tried to made the sandwiches as even as he could.

He glanced towards them as he listened in. He was quiet. He felt as thought he was back in Hogwarts as a student, especially now Lily was back, and Albus was there, becoming more shy around them both.

"you all have two each.. I hope that is enough." there were six all together, two for Ablus, Harry and Lily.
He placed them down on the table and then left and stood by the side looking down towards his shoes.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:23 am

Tonks had been in a long dark blue robe with no shoes on. Her silvery white hiar was a tad messy and put down.

When Remus finished and set the plate out she took one and split it in half, slipping the bigger half into Remus's mouth with a small smile and as he chewed she put her own peice in her mouth and hopped onto the counter, sitting on it. She put a hand on Remus's shoulder and attempted to guide him to stand in front of her so she could wrap her arms loosley around his neck or possibly mingle with his hair.

Tonks had an act to be extremely flirty when she was bored, which momentarily she was. She didn't really care if the others saw her whispering to Remus. As long as they didn't start kissing, it was fine in her opinion. She knew other people were grossed out at things like that. She attempted combing her long thin fingers through her light pink and silver hair in order to straighten it a bit and the dim light from the streetlamp cast a light through the window, highlighting the main tables and cabinets and making her hair seem a ghostly white. She sighed happily when the light made Remus's eyes sparkle and his hair turn a golden.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:31 am

Remus pulled away a little, not all that keen on the close attention. He did although finish the mouthful of food, she had stuffed in.
He walked away looking rather timid, unsettled by Tonks's actions. He mumbled to himself, looking up towards Harry and Lily, his cheek going bright pink ".. Tonks.. you know I don't like being touched" he said just under his breath, looking back down to his shoes. He didn't know why she was acting this way, not fully. He was not a teenager and there were others present.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:42 am

She sighed and closed her eyes. Her nose scrunched the slightest bit as her hair turned a light red. "Fine. Sorry." She snapped, her tone quiet but a tad rude. She scooted away from him on the counter sadly and leaned over to the table to get another sandwich.

She hated the fact that he was a bit fidgety during the night. Tonks glanced out the window. No moon at all, thank the heavens. But Remus shouldn't have been acting like this, at least not towards her- of all people. Maybe, she thought, he was just tired. She sighed once more, not really wanting to talk to anyone anymore.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:47 am

Remus' frown deepened as he heard her comment towards him. He bit his bottom lip and finally made a move towards her. He leaned towards her ear and whispered ".. can we talk in the other room?" he asked, looking to Harry,Lily and Albus, wanting some privacy for a few moments, and to let them have their supper.

He walked past Tonks and left the kitchen rather abruptly without another word. he headed to the study.

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The 'argument' between Remus and tonks pulled Lily out of her dazed
stare at HArry and Albus, as the boiling water fianlly sunk in and the
pain took over, she winced loudly and practically threw the kettle upon
the work top as she tried to lean away from her clothing

"AAAHHH...GOD!"

she
cried out as she stepped back still trying to stop the burning material
from toching her stomach and suck as she reached out for the sink in
order to turn the cold tap on.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:52 am

She laughed quietly and leaned on her side to pick the kettle up that Lily dropped, setting it back on the stove and turning the stove off. "Run your hand under some cold water. It should feel better." She advised Lily before nodding at her, Harry and Dumbledor then hopping off the counter, landing on her feet and stumbling as usual before straightening herself up and walking out of the kitchen. She walked down the hallway, glancing at the walls and portraits before stopping in front of the study with the door slightly opened. She pushed it open just enough for her to squeeze in before closing it quietly behind her and sitting on one of the chairs.

"I am sorry for being rude back there. I just..." She sighed before shaking her head slowly and starting again. "What did you want to talk to me about?" She looked back up at him, straight into his eyes which were darker then they where in the kitchen considering the only lighting they had in this room was the fire place and the window on the opposite wall.

Subject: Re: Tall Tales? Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:59 am

".. I wanted to know what that was about in there..these are not the times for it..I am sure Harry and Lily don't to see it.. I know it is innocent to you.. but I do not feel the same.. for those stunts... things are different now Lily is back.." he turned away from her and leaned against a not so looking sturdy bookcase.

He pulled on his jacket to straighten out some areas, to erase where she had held him. "..what were you thinking?" he couldn't help being distant to her or anyone, things had turned upside down for him since Lily's return. His past coming back to haunt him

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As she reached for the cold tap turning it on and plashing some of the cold water down her front in order to cool the boiling whater that had been spilt, she she let out a long shaky breath looking down at herself, she was now dripping wet but at least she wasnt purniong any longer, as she turned her head to look at Albus and HArry before the tap was turned off and she reached out for the tea towel dabbing herself dry 'if that was possibly' and then mopping up the spilt water, continuing with filling the tea pot as if nothing had happened.