Lupin's True Love Returns

Carey Ann Lupin

Story Summary:
Eighteen years have passed since Veronica was at Hogwarts. The Memory Charm is failing and Veronica is beginning to remember the times of fun and horror at the school. As a teacher she knows how to make class fun. She learned a lot while away including how to fight. Will she be able to teach Harry all she has learned or will she have to bring others in to help

Chapter 14

Chapter Summary:
Veronica and Remus are staying at the Burrow for a while but what happens when Veronica tells Harry about his parents wedding? What happens when Voldemort attacks? Will the Order save them in time or will Veronica have to do some fast thinking?
Posted:
01/04/2005
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Author's Note:
I hope you like this chapter. Sorry it took me so long.


July 14, 1996

Ginny, Hermione, Ron, and Harry sat around the kitchen table at the Burrow. Veronica hovered a platter of sausage and eggs over to the table and allowed them to gently drop onto the table. Harry and Ron reached for the platters as Ginny and Hermione poured orange juice into all the glasses.

"You look tired, Aunt Veronica." Harry gulped his orange juice.

"I had a rough night." Veronica's smile looked a little forced to Harry.

"What's wrong? Should I Floo Uncle Remus?" Harry jumped to his feet and placed a hand on Veronica's shoulder.

"I'm fine, Harry." Veronica's grey eyes were filled with tears and were changing to a pale blue. "I just remembered what today is."

"What's so important about today?" Ron barely glanced up from his plate.

"Eighteen years ago today, James and Lily were married." Veronica's gaze lingered on Harry.

His emerald green eyes showed the beginnings of tears. "Today? Today was their wedding day?"

"That's right, Harry." Veronica wiped the tears from her cheeks. "Today they would have celebrated their eighteenth wedding anniversary. That's why I seem a little down today."

"So close to my birthday..." Harry gazed out the widow of the kitchen.

"I think you have some pictures from their wedding day." Veronica allowed Harry to pull her into a hug.

"Yeah, I do." Harry moved to the kitchen door. "I'll go and get them."

Veronica heaved a deep sigh as a knock sounded on the backdoor. Ginny jumped to her feet and pulled the door open.

"Can I help you?" Ginny cocked her head to one side as the young man gaped slightly.

"I'm looking for a Miss Veronica Croft. Does she reside here?" The young man looked uncomfortably around the room.

"I'm sorry you have the wrong house." Ginny closed the door on the young man. "Well, apparently You-Know-Who hasn't found out that you got married, Aunt Veronica."

"That's good." Veronica turned as Harry rushed into the kitchen carrying a small photo album.

"Here's the album." Harry handed the album to Veronica.

Veronica took the album from Harry and quickly flipped through the pages. Suddenly she grabbed Harry's arm and pulled him to the floor. "Get down! Now!!!" Veronica motioned for the other teenagers to drop to the floor as she pulled out her wand and shoved the album into her pocket.

"I know you are in there, Miss Croft. There is no need to endanger anyone else's life if you would simply step out here and give yourself up." The voice hissed slightly as Veronica rose onto one knee.

"I suggest that you kiss my ass, Voldemort. I'm not giving myself up to you. And guess what! You're a little too late to be calling me 'Miss Croft'. I was married just a few days ago." Veronica motioned to the teenagers to move toward the fireplace.

"You will be mine!" Voldemort turned to his Death Eaters. "I want men at the front door to prevent them from escaping." He turned his red eyes onto the house before him. "Give up now!!"

"Never!!!" Veronica crawled toward the window and carefully took aim. "Stupefy!" A jet of red light shot from the end of Veronica's wand and hit the nearest Death Eater.

"You will pay for that." Voldemort carefully raised his wand as Veronica grabbed a clean plate from the dish rack.

Veronica carefully crawled over to the teenagers as she started to chant a long complicated spell. "Just touch it."

"What is it, Aunt Veronica?" Ron hesitated for a minute before Veronica grabbed his hand and placed it on the plate.

"It's a Portkey out of here. It'll take you to Hogwarts." Veronica watched as the others placed a finger onto the plate.

"You mean us." Harry grabbed Veronica's hand as she pulled away.

"No, Harry. I'll be taking another Portkey after I get these Death Eaters and Voldemort away from here. Don't forget to let Dumbledore know what is going on."

"We won't." Ginny grabbed Harry's hand and they jerked out of sight.

"Break down the door!!" Voldemort was edging closer to the house.

"Sweet Merlin!" Veronica moved quickly up the stairs and quickly closed the door to Ginny's room. She closed her eyes and concentrated on Remus. "Come on, Remus. I need help."

The front and back doors crashed in as Veronica felt Remus' mind. The Death Eaters moved through the house. Suddenly the door crashed in and several Death Eaters stood before her.

"My Lord, we found her." A woman grabbed Veronica's arm and dragged her down the stairs.

"Nice to see you again, Bellatrix." Veronica spit at the eye holes of Bellatrix's mask. "That's for what you did to Sirius."

"You filthy little Mudblood." Bellatrix slapped Veronica across her cheek. "What the dark Lord wishes with you I'll never know. You don't have the power that I do."
"She is more powerful that you will ever know, Bellatrix." Remus jabbed his wand between Bellatrix's ribs. "Let her go."

"My Lord, she's not alone in the house." Bellatrix fought her way from Remus and Veronica and hurried down the stairs again.

"Did you bring help?" Veronica allowed Remus to hold her slightly.

"They're on their way. Where are the kids?" Remus looked in Ginny's room.

"I got them out of here with a Portkey. I had to keep them safe no matter what."

"You should have gone with them." Remus shook his head as the sounds of a battle reached them. "Reinforcements are here."

"Let's go help." Veronica grabbed Remus' hand and hauled him down the stairs. Several bodies were scattered around the room. "Man, we missed all the fun."

Alastor moved to Veronica. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine, Alastor. Did the kids get to Hogwarts safely?" Veronica saw Dumbledore stepping over the bodies.

"They made it to my office and I went to warn the Order. You did the right thing, my dear." Dumbledore placed a withered hand on Veronica's shoulder. "Now let us get the children's things together and take them over to Hogwarts. They will be safe for the rest of the summer there."

Veronica, Remus and Alastor moved quickly through the house and gathered all the school things they could find. Slowly the pile grew and soon they had everything that was going to be needed. Veronica watched as Alastor managed to shove everything into the fireplace and send it to the Gryffindor common room.

"Your turn, young lady." Alastor turned to Veronica.

"I'm not going any where, Alastor." Veronica crossed her arms and stared stubbornly at Alastor and Remus.

"I want you to go." Remus pulled Veronica closer to him. "I want you to look after Harry and the others."

"I want to help the Order. I can't do that very well by playing house." Veronica glared at Alastor and Remus.

"We know you want to help but you are too much danger right now to be of much use." Alastor glanced at Dumbledore. "Tell her, Albus."

"Eighteen years ago I did something that was unforgivable. I sent Veronica away with none of her memories. I believe she has earned the right to remain with the Order until it is time for her to be at Hogwarts." Dumbledore moved toward the fireplace. "I will send the children on to Headquarters." He disappeared in a flash of green flames.

"Yes, Albus." Alastor rolled her good eye as he turned to Veronica. "Well I guess you got your wish, girl."

"I'm no longer a girl, Alastor, and I'm glad you see this my way." Veronica hugged Alastor slightly. "Let's get to Headquarters." Veronica watched as the other members disappeared with several loud cracks. She followed with a soft pop.


Author notes: I hope you liked this chapter. I was stuck for a while but I think I got through it. Be sure to review for me. Thanks.

Yeah she got through it alright. She had to fight with me through the whole writing of...

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Sorry about that. I've told them to leave the computer alone when I'm trying to do something but does that one listen? No! The others were smart enough to go and play with my daughter and her dolls. Any way be sure to review. Ohyeah! I could use a bit of help. I keep getting stuck with the pranks for my other fic 'Lupin's True Love'. I need a few ideas. Make sure they are safe ones but ones that will keep people rolling. Remember ALL the PRANKS will be played on SEVERUS.