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She's Only Potter's Sister	By : queenofthediamonddogs Category: HP Canon Characters paired with Original Characters > Het - Male/Female Views: 3973 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 3
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Chapter 27: Sad But Confident

May had written to Dumbledore about Joshua and he had written back telling her and her family not to worry about it. Also he had advised James and May not to leave the house too often. The pair of them grumbled but were silenced by their mother, who agreed with Dumbledore. They didn't mind for the first few days of the summer holiday but as the weather grew nicer and Mrs Potter refused to even let them go into the grounds, it was becoming frustrating for the youngsters.

“Mum! Please!” May begged one morning. “It is getting boring being inside. James and Sirius are of age and they can do magic so we'll be perfectly safe.” Her mother stayed silent as she thought about the idea. “Please mum! We'll only be in the garden. We just want to play Quidditch and then we'll come straight back in. Please!” She begged more.

Her mother remained silent for a little longer. “Fine.” She nodded. “Only to play Quidditch. I want the three of you back in here for lunch.”

“Thanks Mum.” May kissed her cheek and rushed out of the kitchen. “James! Sirius! She said yes!” May shouted, as she ran up the stairs, in search of her brother and boyfriend. Elizabeth Potter gave a heavy sigh and sat on the kitchen stool, rubbing her chest. She shook her head and continued with her cooking, with help from Lookie.

The three teenagers enjoyed a few hours of Quidditch before returning into the house. “Mum!” James called, as they walked through the house to the dining room, hoping to see her in there but they only found Lookie, who was laying the table. “Lookie, where is mum?”

“In the kitchen, master James.” Lookie squeaked as she continued with her job.

The three youngsters walked to the kitchen and gasped in shock. James ran forward and shouted in fright, “Mum!” Mrs Potter was unconscious on the floor. “Oh Merlin! Mum!” He tried to shake her awake. “Sirius, help me!” He bent down and lifted his Mum half off the floor and Sirius rushed forward and helped him.

“Lookie!” May shouted. The elf appeared immediately. “Help her...” She said pathetically as tears ran down her cheeks. Lookie rushed forward and helped make Mrs Potter comfortable when she was lain on the sofa by James and Sirius. “What do we do?” Tears fell down her cheeks thick and fast.

Sirius bent down and placed his ear above her mouth. “She's breathing, but very shallow. We need to get her to St Mungo's.” Looking up at James and May. “I'll apparate her and James, you apparate May.” The siblings nodded and Sirius immediately disappeared, along with Mrs Potter. Once he reached St Mungo's, he shouted for help and started telling the Healers what had happened. James and May were soon behind him. The healers took Mrs Potter away and Sirius moved to comfort James and May. “They'll look after her.”

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After 3 hours of being separated from their mother, James and May were approached by a healer. “Mr Potter, Miss Potter, you're mother is recover but she suffered a severe heart attack.” May gasped loudly and grabbed Sirius' hand tighter. “She'll be fine but we'd like her to stay here for the time being as she is very weak.”

“Can we see her?” May piped up, tears stained her cheeks.

“You can but you can only stay for an hour. She needs to rest.” The healer gave them a smile as May stood up and rushed into the room. There lay her mother asleep and looking very ill.

“Mum?” May gasped as she slowly moved forward. Tears filled her eyes as she moved forward and sat in the chair next to her mother. “Please wake up.” She whispered as James and Sirius walked in. Sirius stayed by the door while James sat in the other vacant chair. “What happens if...?” May sniffed as she looked from her mother to her brother. “What happens.” She couldn't say it. She was overcome with sobs.

Sirius moved behind her and put his hands on her shoulders. “It will be okay, May.” He gave her shoulders a gentle squeeze. “She'll be fine.”

“That's what they said about Dad.” She said quietly as she sat back in the chair and watched her mother sleep. “That's what they said last time.” James remained silent. “Jamie, what are we going to do?”

“We'll be fine, May.” James tried to say reassuringly but his tone of voice wasn't convincing. It was obvious that he was scared. In his mind, he knew that he was of age but in his mind he was still too young to look after himself and his sister. He needed his mother. “No matter what happens.”

Sirius bent down and kissed May's cheek. “I'll get us some teas and coffees.” Standing up straight and leaving the siblings alone. He walked slowly to fetch them drinks as he wanted to give them time together. They were safe and James was of age and able to use magic outside of school. This was going to be a blow to them both. If Mrs Potter died it would kill the siblings. James didn't want to have the responsibility of being May's carer until she came of age but he knew he would do it if it ever happened. As for May it would kill her to lose her mother, not long after losing her father. He gave a heavy sigh as he waited for the two coffees and one tea. As he walked back to Mrs Potter's room, there were healers running past him. Outside the room, May and James were standing and staring into the room. “What's happened?”

When he spoke, May turned and shook her head slightly. “She had another heart attack. It doesn't look good.” Sirius put the drinks down and as soon as they were out of his hands, May rushed to him and into his comforting arms. She sobbed against his chest. He gently rubbed her back and James joined them by placing his hand on May's shoulder. The three of them didn't move as healers rushed in and out of Mrs Potter's room. “Please be all right. Please.” May whispered. Healers began leaving the room but they walked away from the three youngsters.

Mrs Potter's healer came out, closing the door behind him and slowly walked towards the trio. “Mr Potter, Miss Potter, Mr Black. Mrs Potter is very ill. We've had to place breathing charms to help her breathe but I'm sorry but I don't think she will last the night.”

May broke down in Sirius' arms. He had to hold her up as her legs were unable to hold her up. “Mum...” She sobbed against Sirius' shirt, clutching it tightly in her hands. “Mum...” Even Sirius couldn't hold his legs up any longer and the couple collapsed to the ground in each other's arms. James couldn't handle the news either and he knelt next to them, wrapping his arms around them. The healer watched as the teenagers tried to comfort each other. He couldn't do anything except watch. They had lost their father not too long ago and now their mother was on the verge of leaving them alone.

After a few moments, James whispered in May's ear. “Come on. Let's go and see her.” Kissing her cheek and helping her stand up, then holding a hand out to help Sirius up. “Let's all go.” The three of them cautiously walked into the room, followed by the Healer. The sight was no different from before. Mrs Potter looked as if she were sleeping, but she looked even more exhausted. “Come on.” James tried to speak confidently but his voice was breaking.

May slowly moved forward with James, Sirius stayed near to the door. “Hi Mum.” May whispered, as she sat on the bed next to her mother. She reached out and gently held her mother's hand. “Don't go. I need you.” The tears fell down her cheeks. She looked over at James, who was sitting opposite her. “Can we stay? I don't want to leave her alone. Not like Dad was.” The two of them looked at the Healer, who nodded silently. It was going to be a long hard night, so May kicked off her shoes and lay next to her mother. “Don't go Mum. Please.” She sobbed softly.

Mrs Potter slowly grew weaker into the night. The Healer stayed with them. Sirius sat in a chair close to the bed. None of them said anything to the other, they only watched Mrs Potter. She never woke up and when she died in the night, May sobbed in mourning and exhaustion, as she clutched her mother's hand. Sirius had to pull her away from Mrs Potter's hand, to lift her into his arms. He sat in his previous chair with May isn his lap and he wrapped his arms around her. James remained at his mother's side and Sirius continued to comfort May as best as he could. “She's gone.” James spoke softly and did not look away from his mother.

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Everything was soon over; the funeral and sorting out what would happen to them both. James decided that they would wait for May to be of age before they decided on anything permanent. He thought about closing Potter manor for good and living in a smaller home but only until May was ready. That would probably be a long time. Once the funeral was over, May retreated to her room and locked the door. She didn't let anybody in, not even Sirius.

“May...” Sirius pleaded to her door, he knocked on the wood twice and carried on pleading with her. “Baby, please. Let me in, if you're not going to come in.” Knocking again. “I'll just use magic to unlocking this door, burning this door and even blow it up until you let me in.” He leant against the wall next to the door. “Please baby.” He slid to the floor. “I'm not going anywhere.” A click of the door unlocking reached his ears. He immediately stood up and opened the door, walking inside. He found her sitting on the floor at the foot of her bed. “Oh May...” He sighed and moved to her, sitting next to her and wrapping his arms around her to pull her into his arms. “I'm here.”

“I know, but I feel so alone again. With Dad gone and now Mum.” She whispered sadly. “It's just me and James.” She sighed heavily and kept her eyes closed. “We'll be all right. Won't we? Me and James?”

“Of course you will. If anything happens, you've both got me.” He kissed the top of her head. “Have you slept at all?”

“No. I can't. My mind is going ten to the dozen.” She sighed heavily.

“Come on.” He tapped her shoulder. “Just lie on the bed and see if you fall asleep.” Kissing her head again. “Come on, baby.”

May gave a heavy sigh and stood up. “Fine. You always win.” Trying to chuckle but it faltered as she climbed onto the bed. Sirius kicked off his shoes and climbed onto the bed next to her. He lay down first and May lay against his side with her head on his chest. “Thank you. I love you.”

“I love you too.” He smiled and held his arms around her. “Try to sleep. Lookie will make you dinner afterwards. She promised to make you anything you want.”

May chuckled again and this time it did not falter. “She's good, she is.” She moved into Sirius' side as much as she could and he held her tighter. “Life is so unfair.”

“I know. But your mum and your dad would want you to carry on with your life but to remember them.” Sirius spoke softly to her and his fingers soothingly ran down her back. “To keep fighting and living for them and through them.” May gave a heavy sigh and a slight nod, which he felt on his chest. “So, for now. You need to sleep.”

“Fine. Bossy.” She whispered softly. “Let me get into my pyjamas first. I hate sleeping in clothes.” She laughed and untangled herself from Sirius' arms. He remained lying on her bed as she sat up. She turned back and leant down to kiss her boyfriend on the lips. Once she moved away from his ever tempting lips, she smiled. “Thank you. You're my rock.” Kissing him again, before climbing off the bed and going to search for her pyjamas.

“Any time.” Sirius smiled, as he sat up and watched her go into the bathroom to dress into her pyjamas. He stood up and undressed down to his boxers. He pulled her purple bed covers back and climbed into bed, waiting for her to come out of the bathroom, where she was brushing her teeth. “Baby?”

“Yeah.” She mumbled into her toothbrush and looked into her mirror, where she could see him.

“It maybe a long shot but I was wondering about whether you still wanted to come to the new flat. You don't have to, if you don't want to.” Sirius smiled at her reflection, watching her spit into the porcelain bowl.

“No. It's a good idea. Is it decorated?” She asked curiously and wiped her mouth on the towel.

“No, it isn't. And no, it isn't being painted pink.” He smirked, as she came back into the bedroom and turning the light off in her bathroom.

“Fine by me. I hate pink.” She smiled and climbed into bed on the left hand side. “I thought if me and James came over and helped you decorate, it would take our minds off things. Keep us occupied.” She moved into Sirius' side and he automatically wrapped his arms around her as she laid her head on his chest. “Yes, you get to chose everything but I will have a word.”

Sirius chuckled softly and kissed the top of her head. “Of course.” He gave a small smile. “Sleep my love. You need to sleep.” It didn't take her long and she fell asleep in his arms. Sirius, on the other, was wide awake. This girl in his arms was hurting on the inside but thankfully, she wasn't hiding it like she had with her father's death. It was obvious to everyone that May was close to her father more than her mother but she loved them both the same. Time would only tell. She was growing up and seeing the hardships of life too early in her life. No girl should have to experience the loss of her parents before they were old enough. But he was going to be there for her. No matter what happened.

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Joshua had been told by Regulus Black that Sirius had found his own flat in London. If he knew Sirius, he would bring May to his new flat. He still didn't want to do his mission, especially since it was not what he wanted and that the Potters' had just lost their mother. It was cruel but he had to do it in order to survive. Once he had given the Potters' to the Dark Lord, they would leave him alone and he would be able to live in peace. He hoped. He found out the exact place, where Sirius was living in Diagon Alley and continued to watch the place. For days he returned to the flat, but he never saw anyone go into the flat or leave the flat. But he remained there, as it was the only place where he felt safe. He was away from the Dark Lord and he was away from his brothers.

He looked at his watch and saw it was getting late. Since he was staying at the Leaky Cauldron, he didn't have far to walk from Sirius' flat. Looking up at the flat, which was in darkness, he left in the direction of the Leaky Cauldron. Under his robes, he kept his hand tight around his wand. He felt like he was being followed but he knew that he wasn't really being followed. He was just being paranoid. But he was wrong as he slipped into his rented room at the Leaky Cauldron, he found someone in there that he didn't expect. “What are you doing here?”

“I can help you.” The person spoke to him. “I can get you into the Potters' house.” Joshua kept up his appearance of being loyal to the Dark Lord and listened to the person's plans.

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Both May and James were recovering gradually from the shock of their mother's death. James had constant meetings about the custody of May. Which everybody thought was ridiculous, as she would be returning to school in September and her 17^th birthday is in January but all the talks were necessary. Professor Dumbledore helped James secure May's custody. “Thank you Professor.” James said one evening,when they had invited Dumbledore to dinner. “You have been a great help ever since Dad died.”

“I have known the two of you for too long and your parents even longer.” He smiled, his eyes twinkling. “You will always have me at your side.” He smiled as he drank his glass of water. “I am only an owl away.” He stood up. “Thank you for a splendid dinner.”

The whole table stood up when their Professor stood up. “It was a pleasure having you Professor.” May smiled at the headmaster. “Thank you for everything.” James lead them to the front door; Professor Dumbledore behind James and Sirius and May following Dumbledore. “Have a safe journey.”

“Thank you Miss Potter. Like I said, I am only an owl away.” He gave them all a smile. “I still suggest you remain in the safety of the manor grounds.” He looked out at the darkening sky. “Especially you, Miss Potter. If Joshua has an obsession to capture you, I'd remain cautious and not leave your brother's side or Mr Black's side.”

“Yes, Professor.” She grumbled but remained polite. “Goodnight, Professor.”

“Goodnight all.” He waved and walked to the edge of the ground's wards and disapparated away.

“Dumbledore is right, May. We can't leave you alone for a moment, when in public. Especially since you are not of age and cannot use magic outside of Hogwarts.” James spoke sternly, as the three of them walked to the sitting room and sat in front of the fire.

“I know.” May grumbled as she sat on the sofa with Sirius. “I suppose that decorating your flat will have to wait until another time.” She looked at Sirius.

“Not really. Dumbledore said that you should not be alone. He didn't say you had to stay here. If you stay at mine, you won't be alone. I will be there and James too.” Sirius smiled a little and ran a hand through his hair as he leant back against the sofa.

“I don't see why not.” James said whilst nodding his head. “Gives us something to do and we can get our school supplies at the same time.” He smiled as he relaxed in his chair. “But we would have to come back here.” He gave a sad smile as he looked around the room. “What do you think we should do? With the house, I mean.”

May looked around the room. “Why don't we stay here until I have finished school and then close it up? I'm moving in with Sirius once I've finished school, so you could stay here or move somewhere smaller.” Trying to smile confidently, but it was impossible. She was still in pain from her mother's death but the pain was becoming smaller and smaller inside her. “It's up to you.”

“I'll wait and see.” James spoke softly. “I'll wait until you have finished school and then we'll discuss it as a family.” He stood up. “Goodnight you two.” He walked over to May and kissed her on the top of her head. He looked over at Sirius, who was pouting towards him. “You can get lost if you think I'm giving you a kiss. I hate to say it but that job is for my baby sister.”

“James.” May glared at him. “You are a git.” Tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear and stood up. “I'm going to bed also.” She smacked James' arm, who playfully and jokingly winced. May ignored her brother and bent down to kiss Sirius. “There's your kiss.” She smiled a little. “Goodnight.”

“Goodnight beautiful.” He smiled at her, watching her as she walked out of the room. “Before you ask. She wanted to be alone tonight. She didn't want me hogging the bed covers any more.”

James laughed with him. “Fair enough.” The pair of them left the room. James waved his wand and extinguished the lights in the room. It was going to be a long summer.

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