Let's All Write A Story Together (Part 2 Continued)

Victoria Readsley

As winter drew nearer the first snow of the season had begun to fall, covering the well manicured lawns of the houses sitting side by side. From several houses emerged small children in layers of clothing heading out into the snow, all were smiling brightly and laughing as they threw snowballs at one another. Beyond the second floor window of Godric's Hollow, a little boy is playing in his room with toy soldiers scattered across the floor. The little boy grabbed his walkie talkie as he cracked open his bedroom door then spoke into his walkie-talkie as his father came out of his own room, "Crankypants is in sight, over!"
On the other side of the hall, near the stairs, a young man of about twenty-one stood behind the door to the bathroom. The young man spoke into his walkie-talkie, "I have a lock on Crankypants, over!".

The single father came from his room and headed downstairs to get breakfast ready, completely unaware of what's about to happen. Then the two boys came out from their hiding places with their toy guns and fired foam bullets at the father. Quickly he stepped back and pulled out his wand then said, "Immobilise!". The foam bullets slowed down and he walked right on by and said, "You'll have to do better than that! Zack come downstairs and help me cook breakfast, your little brother Phill can come too!" as he said this Phill glared at him while Zack laughed.
"Is that the way you talk to someone who scored you a date tonight with a gorgeous woman?" Phill asked him.
He stopped in his tracks and looked back at Phill, "Gorgeous woman? How many times have I told you that I'm not dating anyone anymore?" he lowered his voice to below a whisper so that Zack couldn't hear, "My wife died, Phill, and you're lucky that Lockyfan was able to bring you back!" and he headed down to the kitchen with Zachary.
"Sorry Harry, I was just trying to help," Phill went on, "And how can you say no to a gorgeous woman who has a TWIN?". Harry didn't say anything in reply except for, "Hurry downstairs Phill.". Then someone knocked on the door as Harry walked passed it, he saw the woman through the glass on the door, it was Lockyfan.
Harry went over to let her in and as he did she said, "Is Phill here?".
"Yeah, he's right upstairs, why?"
"I need to talk to him, in private."
"Okay," and Harry turned towards the stairs and shouted, "PHILL! IT'S LOCKYFAN! SHE NEEDS TO TALK TO YOU!" he turned back to Lockyfan, "Do you want to come in?".
"No, it won't take long. How's Zack been doing?".
"Great, and yourself?".
"Fine." as Lockyfan said this Pill came down, dressed for the weather.
"See you later Harry." Phill said as he went out the door, closing it behind him, "Okay Lockyfan, what did you need to tell me?".
Lockyfan smiled, "I'm almost done, I should be finished by Christmas Eve."
Phill looked amazed, "Are you serious?! Harry is going to freak! So what are you gonna do now?".
"Well, I'm thinking of giving Harry the best Christmas gift he will ever receive." replied Lockyfan.
"Lockyfan, this is perfect! Harry is going to love this!".
"Of course I'll have to be gone from now until Christmas Eve," Lockyan added, "Because I still have to get some of her possessions which means I have to go to every place that we've been to with her. So, if Harry asks where I am, just say I went to spend Christmas with my family in Australia.".
"Alright Lockyfan, well, good luck."
"Hey Phill, how old is Zack? He's five right?"
"Yeah, are you sure you don't want to come in?"
"Nah, I'm fine, I've got to get going if I'm going to make it happen before Christmas!" replied Lockyfan as she started down the sidewalk away from the house, and Phill went back inside to help Harry and Zack with the cooking.

"Uncle Phill, what took you so long?" Zack asked Phill as he came in the door, "We already finished making breakfast!".
"Oh sorry little man, Lockyfan and I were talking."
"Oooooooooooooooh!" replied Zack with a giggle.
"NOT LIKE THAT!" Phill told him.
Harry came into the conversation, "Why are you getting so upset about it Phill?" and Harry smirked as Phill became hushed.

Victoria Readsley · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:47 am Post subject:

The three made their way into the kitchen for breakfast, Phill still hushed. Zachary sat at the table as Harry made a plate for both of them when Phill nudged Harry to get his attention.
"What's wrong mate?" Harry asked quietly.
Phill spoke in a hushed tone, "You don't really think that I like Lockyfan do you?" and Harry made a small smile.
"Yeah I do." and Harry laughed quietly, "You and her are always talking 'in private' whenever she comes, and you never tell us what it is you were talking about."
"There is a very good reason why I can't tell you what we're talking about!" Phill replied, his voice getting louder, "Just get off it, Harry!" and Phill slammed his plate on the counter, shattering it as he went out the door.
Harry yelled at him, "WHERE ARE YOU GOING?!?".
"FOR A WALK!" Phill shouted back as he slammed the door.

Phill's mobile vibrated in his pocket, nearly causing him to slip on the icy sidewalk. He pulled the phone out and answered, it was Lockyfan.
"Phill what's going on?" Lockyfan asked, sounding concerned, "I had a feeling".
"Everything is FINE!" replied Phill, anger rising in his voice, "Harry is just being a shit! I gotta go, talk to you later." and he hung up.

Just as Phill hung up Lockyfan was about to speak, but didn't have the chance. She dressed herself appropiate for the cold and apparated right in front of Phill, startling him.
"Lockyfan what are you doing here?!" Phill asked, dropping his voice, "You're supposed to be getting Victoria's possessions!".
"Her possessions can wait a couple of minutes!" Lockyfan started, " And don't get on my case about what I'm supposed to be doing, when you're supposed to stay with Harry and Zachary!".
"I just need a few minutes to myself!" said Phill, who was becoming hysterical and people were staring from behind their windows, "I CAN'T STAY WITH THEM ALL OF THE TIME, I NEED TO BE ALONE AT LEAST SOMETIMES!".
Lockyfan calmed down and spoke softly, "Fine, but as soon as you're done being alone you need to go straight back." and with that she disapparated. Phill stood there staring straight in front of him. He turned to face one of the peering neighbors, and caught sight of the curtains closing. Tears fell down his face as he turned and made his way back to the house.

lockyfan · Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:20 pm Post subject:

It had been several weeks since the interlude between Lockyfan and Phil. Neither of them had spoken to each other, then one night there came a knock at the front door.

Harry was upstyairs putting Zack to bed, so Phil answered the door.
"Its ready" Said Lockyfan as she [pushed herself through the door. "I need you to help me wth something though! i need you to come around tonight, Right Now, its the only night Ican do this"
"But I thought you said Christmas eve, if I am much mistaken, that is in three days!"
"Yes, well thats the thing, I need you to come now Phil," Lockyfan started then smiling at Phils grin "Not Like that you sicko!" and they both broke into laughter. "Phil, I need you to stay there for me, once this has started, I will not be able to come back, i have to go"
"Go where?" asked Phil worried.
"Well, you see I need for you to help victorias memory along. Because of the difficulty with this particular spell, A life that has been returned must be sacrificed."Lockyfan then held up her hand as Phil started to speak "A life that is closer to her than you were at the time of death. and not Physically, you know as in friendship. I am the only one. So I need you to come now, because I have to do this tonight!" Dont let her go until the end of the three days.
Phil stood staring at Lockyfan, tears flwoing from his eyes.
"I love you Lockyfan!" Phil blurted out to her! Lockyfan stood staring at him and then said flatly: I dont love you. I cant love anyone other than Olver. I miss him terribly. I should never have been returned, this is what I want" and before Phil could do anything Lockyfan grabbed his hand and turned on the spot. As they landed Lockyfan sent a stunning spell at Phil.

Phil awoke amongst the smoke and haze. He looked around groggily and saw Lockyfan sinking into a cauldron, which bubbled and frothed, then out of it came the body of Victoria. Slowly revolving and naked. phil grabbed a set of robes and handed them to victoria.

Victoria Readsley · Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject:

Phill threw the robes onto Victoria as she struggled to get up, then she looked up, her vision blurry as she said, "Harry?".
"No, Phill."
"Oh, where are we?" she asked in a voice that ressembled a confused child, she was turning her head in all directions looking at everything.
Phill began to explain for her, "Okay Victoria, you were dead and Lockyfan brought you back-" Victoria interrupted him.
"LOCKYFAN! MY BEST FRIEND, WHERE IS SHE?!?"
Phill didn't answer this because he knew it would sadden her just as much as it saddens himself to think she's gone for good.
Victoria saw the expression on Phill's face and asked again, "Phill, where is Lockyfan?".
"Well," Phill began, "She told me to tell you, that she doesn't want to be your friend anymore. She doesn't want any part of this. So, she left." and tears flooded his eyes.
Victoria hugged Phill comfortingly and said, "It's okay Phill, we'll find her and tell her she's wrong because we need her!" as she said this Phill cried even harder into her robe, "It's going to be okay Phill." she said while patting his back.

Even though Phill was still crying he had lifted Victoria onto her feet and carried her as he told her stories of their adventures hoping to jog her memory. She had been coming along really well, except she still had no idea about Zachary being her son. Phill had been trying everything he could to make sure she was ready to face Harry on Christmas Eve, he did have two more days to jog her memory completely.

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Victoria's memory was really improving, at least more so than Phill thought. She was finally back to talking like herself, instead of a child, that's a good sign. Then Phill thought about telling her the truth about Lockyfan, he wondered if she was ready to hear it. He decided he would tell her at the right time, and now isn't the right time.
"Phill, is something wrong?" Victoria asked as she looked at him over the campfire they had made. Phill was getting tired of her asking this question, because he never knew what to say except for "I'm fine" and "It's nothing". He couldn't take all of this lying to her, but then it would mean that he has to tell her the truth about Lockyfan and he wasn't ready to do that.

Victoria Readsley · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:27 am Post subject:

Phill had done all that he could to help Victoria's memory, he had finally been able convince her of her son. They had set up camps as they traveled by aparition back to Godric's Hollow. Phill laid awake in his bunk and thought about tomorrow when he would be taking Victoria back to Harry. Then he thought about when he was going to tell her about Lockyfan, he figured that he should tell her sooner than later but at the moment it seemed to be the hardest thing to do. Phill seemed to be lost in his thoughts now, but he was interrupted by a crash in the the lounge of the tent. He threw himself off the bed and grabbed his wand from the beside table drawer then charged into the lounge. He looked left and right but the only other person in the room was Victoria standing next to the sofa. Then he noticed a lamp on the floor where she was standing.
"Sorry," She began, "I couldn't sleep, I didn't mean to wake you!".
Phill put his wand into his pocket then said, "You didn't wake me, I can't sleep either.".
Victoria bent down to pick up the lamp she had knocked over then placed it back on the end table beside the sofa. Phill made his way over to the sofa and sat down then Vicky sat down with him.
"Phill?"
Phill looked up to her, "Yeah?".
"I'm a little nervous, about tomorrow."
"There's nothing to be nervous about, he is your husband, he'll be estatic to see you." Phill said, trying to comfort her.
"Thanks, but that's not what I'm nervous about."
"Then what is it?".
"What if I'm not ready?".
Phill opened his eyes wide then said, "You're kidding me! That's all?! Vicky you are ready, I know you are, you'll be fine!".
Vicky smiled then replied, "Thanks Phill. Hey, let's go do something!".
Phill stared at her with wide eyes, "Like what?".
"I mean, why don't we go into town and party? Tonight is the last night until we have to go back, and I want to party first!" Vicky said as she got up and started dancing around.
Phill laughed then as he got up from the sofa he said, "Sure, we can go into town. Now stop dancing and help me get this tent packed up!".
Vicky saluted him, "YES SIR!" and Phill started laughing then Vicky joined him.

They had the tent packed up in an hour then they headed off to the nearest town. Once they arrived they hid their wands inside Vicky's enchanted bag that looked like an ordinary bag on the outside but the inside stored ALL of their things. After they had stored everything magical into the bag they found the club on the edge of the town called "Da Club".
They entered the club into a dark, narrow hallway with a trail of lights in the floor that reflected the sparkles in the carpet as they walked. The hallway led them to another double door, as soon as they opened the doors their ears were flooded with the booming of the music that came from the many speakers that were all over the club. On the dancefloor the people seemed to be connected as they danced closely and rhythmically to the song that was playing. Multicolored lights flashed and zoomed all over the club as the dance floor flashed under the people's feet.
Vicky felt Phill nudge her so she turned and asked, "What?".
His lips moved but she couldn't hear what he was saying so she asked, "WHAT?".
This time he spoke louder but the music was still much much louder than he was so she asked again, "WHAT?".
Right in the middle of the song change Phill shouted as loud as he could "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?!?" and everyone turned to look at him then the music started again and they all resumed dancing.
Vicky laughed and answered, "Yeah, I thought that's why we came here!" then she grabbed him by the hand and led him to the middle of the dance floor. Once they had arrived in the center of everyone else Phill looked around at all the people dancing then he saw Vicky dancing with everyone else. Then he was pulled off by some girl with dark brown hair, wearing skin tight clothing as she danced around him. Phill turned his attention back behind him to Vicky and she was still dancing, eyes closed as her long hair flew all around her. The brown haired girl jerked him by his jacket to get his attention, he stared at her disbelievingly and asked, "What's your problem?".
She spoke loudly back at him, "Why don't you want to dance with me?!?" and she put her hands on her hips angrily.
"Because I don't know you! Now excuse me!" and he made his way back over to Vicky then as he started dancing a new song started playing. Vicky opened her eyes and saw Phill then they started dancing together. Phill looked back at the brown haired girl and saw her looking over with her mouth hanging open, and he continued dancing.

Most people say, they think, huh, well
Why don't you get to know me

Don't be afraid to touch
I know you think I'm a good girl
Don't you think a girl like me can be (touched)
Don't be afraid to touch
I know you think I'm a good girl
Don't you think a girl like me should be (touched)

He's lookin' like he can't believe this
Always in my jeans
And bet he don't know what I'm thinkin' (I wanna take him home with me)
This here's gonna be my weekend
I don't think he knows that I see him
His body gots me weak (and I can't wait to see)

What it is I really want is for him to do to me what he wants to (oh)
He would want to, yeah (oh)
He can come inside my mind
If he tried but he don't know how I want to (oh)
Baby, don't you know what you get from me

Don't be afraid to touch
I know you think I'm a good girl
Don't you think a girl like me can be (touched)
Don't be afraid to touch
I know you think I'm a good girl
Don't you think a girl like me should be (touched)

I know I ain't been drinkin'
Damn, he's got me leanin'
All up in my ear breathin'
We over here makin' a scene and I don't really care who sees
I just want him to feel (my love inside of me)

What it is I really want is for him to do to me what he wants to (oh)
He would want to, yeah (oh)
He can come inside my mind
If he tried but he don't know how I want to (oh)
Baby, don't you know what you get from me

Don't be afraid to touch
I know you think I'm a good girl
Don't you think a girl like me can be (touched)
Don't be afraid to touch
I know you think I'm a good girl
Don't you think a girl like me should be (touched)

Oh no
I like that
Right there (don't think)
Baby just wait, don't move

What it is I really want is for him to do to me what he wants to (oh)
He would want to, yeah (oh)
He can come inside my mind
If he tried but he don't know how I want to (oh)
Baby, don't you know what you get from me

Don't be afraid to touch
I know you think I'm a good girl
Don't you think a girl like me can be (touched)
Don't be afraid to touch
I know you think I'm a good girl
Don't you think a girl like me should be (touched)
Touch, touch

The song ended then Phill and Vicky figured they had enough fun, they still had to sleep but first they would have to reset up the camp so they returned to their spot on the outside of town to rest.

Victoria Readsley · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:00 am Post subject:

Harry woke when he heard the sound of his son's footsteps running in the hall then he lazily got out of bed as he rubbed his eyes. He reached for his glasses on his bedside table and placed them on his face as he made his way out into the hall where he met Zachary.
"Excited much?" Harry teased, "It's not Christmas yet!" and laughed as Zack turned red.
"I know that now!" replied Zachary as he crossed his arms and marched back into his room.

Zachary closed his door behind him as he made his way across scattered toys and clothes on the floor to his bed. He plopped down on his bed with his arms still crossed, then he looked toward his window and down the street he had seen two people walking. He ran to the window and grabbed his binoculars off his dressers. When he looked through the binoculars he recognized Phill right away with some girl, he figured she must be another one of his girlfriends. Zachary through his binoculars onto his bed as he ran out of his bedroom and thundered down the stairs.
When Zack reached the bottom step Harry had already came out of the kitchen at the noise. He looked at his son questioningly and asked, "What's the matter?".
"I saw Uncle Phill down the street!" Zachary answered as he ran toward the door. Harry grabbed his coat off the rack and followed Zachary out the door.
"ZACHARY STOP!" Harry hollered after him but he didn't stop, he kept going as he crossed to the other side of the street and turned the corner.

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"Phill, who is that?" Victoria asked as she saw a small boy running towards them. She looked over to Phill and saw his eyes open wide.
"That is your son!" answered Phill, just as said this Zachary threw himself into Phill's arms.
"UNCLE PHILL! WHERE DID YOU GO? WHO IS SHE?" Zachary said without taking a breath.
"Slow down, I went to go pick up your mum, and she is your mum." Phill explained as he put Zachary back on the ground. Zachary looked up to Victoria without blinking, then very slowly said, "Mum?".
Victoria smiled at him, "Yeah." and Zachary threw himself into Victoria's arms as well then Phill took a couple of steps back to watch everything. He had noticed Harry coming around the corner and he ran over.
When he reached Harry he said, "Merry Christmas, I got you a present but I didn't have time to wrap it!" and Phill signaled to Victoria. Harry followed Phill's direction as his eyes came across Zachary and Victoria. He didn't say anything, but his heartbeat became faster and he couldn't help but smile. Without realizing it he had took off towards them then he wrapped his arms around both of them. Victoria opened her eyes when she felt someone else put their arms around her and she saw Harry's face in front of her. Harry grabbed her with both hands and kissed her. As they kissed, Zachary made gagging sounds behind Harry's back. They heard him and pulled apart to laugh then the three of them walked back to Grodric's Hollow together. Phill met up with them as they reached the corner where he stood watching, and he picked up Zachary as they crossed the street.
Phill whispered to Harry, "Don't worry mate, I'll keep this little guy busy while you two catch up." and Phill winked at him then ran ahead with Zachary.
Victoria laughed at them then turned to Harry and said, "When I died, I learned something." and Harry looked at her with interest.
"What was it?"
"Lockyfan was right!" she exclaimed, then she saw the confused look on Harry's face and explained, "When she was brought back I asked her what death was like, she said it was like nothing, and it is!".
Harry laughed, "Lockyfan's always right, and speaking of Lockyfan where is she?".
"I don't know," Victoria explained, "Phill didn't tell me exactly where she was. Everytime I asked him, he went all quiet like he didn't want to tell me.".
Harry figured out what must've happened to Lockyfan, Victoria and Lockyfan were like sisters and Phill knew that. If Phill didn't want to tell Vicky what happened then there is only one solution but Harry quickly replaced the look on his face with a smile because he didn't want to worry Victoria.

Harry opened the door then lifted Victoria up and carried her over the threshold. He put her down again to close the door behind them, then he turned back to Victoria and smiled then ran upstairs. Vicky laughed and followed him up the stairs into the bedroom. She opened the bedroom door and didn't see him, so she stepped further inside to look all around the room. There was a tap on her shoulder and she turned around with a playful smile on her face. Harry stared back at her with a smirk cracking his lips, then he grabbed her and pulled her closer to him as he kissed her again. As he kissed her, he moved them closer to the bed until he was laying on top of her.

Phill brought Zachary in the house then Zachary started asking about the noises coming from upstairs and Phill hurried to get him back outside.
"Hey buddy, how about we go eat?" Phill asked trying to change the subject, he opened the door again and grabbed his keys off the table inside. Phill laughed as he hurried to get in the car.
"Aren't mum and dad coming?" Zachary asked as he buckled his seat belt.
Phill told him, "They're not hungry," then he asked as he pulled out of the driveway, "So where do you wanna go?".