Story: Things Are Not Always What They Seem
Authors: J.E.A.R.K.Potter (Erin and Jackie)
Rating: R
Disclaimer: See earlier chapters.

Author's Notes:

Hey ya'll! I'm really sorry that Erin and I haven't updated this story in over a year. We've been really busy with other things that we've neglected this story the most. For that, again, I'm sorry. –Jackie

Also major writer's block has plagued us for a long time. If you are still reading this than read and review or if you like read and flame! –Erin

Chapter 3
Miscarriage

(1977)

"I guess it was for the best," James said in a comforting tone.

"But it still was our baby," Lily sobbed. Though they were in the boys' dormitory, their voices rang throughout the Gryffindor tower. By the end of the day, everyone would know that Lily and James had a baby, but it was a miscarriage.

James gently rocked Lily back and forth trying to soothe her, but to no avail. Later most would think it would have been better for Lily to just have the child because as soon as word reached Rita Skeeter's ears, the whole school would know. Tiny little Hufflepuff first years to the horrible seventh year Slytherins would be talking about the miscarriage.

The next morning had arrived. Lily was in the boys' rooms still and it was late morning, a Saturday morning to be exact. There was no way she could sneak out unnoticed. Someone was bond to be awake. All her ranting and raving last night would set her up for shame. Maybe even her mother and father would find out and that would be complete and absolute chaos.

Her parents and the teachers would forever look down on her. She was no longer the good student. There was no way she could be. 'Better to have a miscarriage than to do that to a poor little baby,' Lily thought.

Just then a knock came on the door. "Hey, James! Lily! Open up the blasted door! I've got news" came the voice of Lora Weasley.

James got up and opened the door. Immediately, Lora came running into Lily. "Everyone's talking about it! The miscarriage! They all think..."

Lily smacked Lora. "Please Lora just… just shut up," she said softly.

Lora looked at her best friend in complete shock. "I thought you wanted..."

"No, I already knew it would happen. I can almost hear what they are saying now but… still, Lora, it was my baby, my first child. My little girl and now..."

Lora hugged Lily. "It was for the best, remember? When you decided to..."

"What are you guys talking about?" James asked, looking confused.

Lora's eyes went wide. "You didn't..."

Lily glared at Lora. "Nothing, James. I'd best get going out. Hopefully I can make it to the girls' dorms without people asking me any questions." She got up and went to the door. Kissing James, she then went out the door, Lora following behind her.

The girls thought that they had made it. Suddenly, though, the voices started to ring in their ears. "Lily! Please! We'd like a word with you! Lily! When did you know that you were pregnant?"

Lora ushered Lily into the dorms. "Any more attempts to talk to her and I'll let her hex your arse into 1996!" she yelled, then went in the room as well, slamming the door then locking it so no one could get in.

Lily sighed. "Well, it worked. I officially have had a miscarriage."

"Lily, my brother's wife. She came out and said she's pregnant today."

"She did?"

Lora smiled.

"Yeah. Isn't that great?"

Lily frowned. "Yeah, Lora... It really is..."