Walking Down Memory Lane

Playing In The Rain

It had rained several times but not a sighting of lightening could be found for months. The daily incantations were quickly becoming irritating but both Lily and Severus did them faithfully. So far nothing had prevented a single incantation through tests, injuries or the Dark Lord they had managed them every day at dawn and dusk.

Lily, Remus, Sirius and Idgie arrived at what they all called home now on Friday evening of Easter break. It was the last week of March and this was the first time the guys had came home with her since her small birthday party at the end of January.

"Merlin it's good to be home!" Sirius yelled as he plopped down on the couch.

"Home? Since when did we adopt you Mr. Black?" Severus asked as he strolled toward the sitting room sipping whiskey.

"I was your Christmas present Snape!" Sirius shot back smugly.

"Where were you purchased? I'd like to return you." Severus asked nonchalantly.

"Me and Lily found him at the dog pound." Remus chimed in chuckling.

Lily playfully slapped Severus's arm then kissed him, "Stop picking at the children."

"If I must..... Insufferable witch." Severus said with a smile.

"What are the chances of a peaceful weekend?" Lily asked fearful.

Severus frowned, "Fifty-fifty with any luck."

"Well let's make the best of it then. We all need a break." Lily shouted behind her as she was off to the liquor cabinet.

As the conversation was dying down for a moment Idgie walked over to Sirius with hopeful eyes, "Master Black, Can Idgie do anything for you sir?"

Sirius oblivious to what the little elf wanted, "No Idgie we pretty much take care of ourselves here."

Lily returned with a bottle of whiskey overhearing the conversation, "Shelby."

Shelby appeared promptly immediately seeing her sister she squealed and hugged her but found her manners quickly, "Shelby apologizes Madame, how can Shelby serve you?"

Lily smiled at the pair, "I need you to go to Mrs. Prince and get Jinco, come back here and catch up with your siblings. You all have the night off."

Idgie was wide eyed and Shelby was nearly in tears, "Madame....."

Lily cut her off before anything else could be said, "Fine then, it's on order. You deserve to spend some time with your siblings. Off you go!" she said with a smile.

The two elves beamed at her and with a crack were gone to get their brother and catch up on many missed years.

"Sirius Black! How could you not realize she wanted to see her sister? I swear you are so thick sometimes!" Lily said shaking her head.

Sirius blushed at being so insensitive, "Sorry Lils."

"Next time try to remember! Now anybody up for a game of quarters?" Lily asked with a playful smirk.

"Hell yes!" the room yelled and they quickly sat up the table for the game.

Severus winked at Lily and said, "Maybe Sirius and Remus will get hitched this time."

Remus blushed blood red and Sirius chuckled saying, "Never know!" shrugging his shoulders.

Remus put on a fake smug look, "You won't get off that cheap Mr. Black. I expect diamonds and a grand affair!"

The room erupted in laughter. "Damn, I thought dating a guy would be cheaper!" Sirius joked.

That night was filled with drunkenness and two silencing charms but it was peaceful, happy and no marriages took place. They drank and laughed and talked like they had those last few days they were locked together during Christmas. Everything went back to normal almost immediately. They were home at last.