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A/N: Written for the Twelve Days of Christmas Challenge where I have to write two cannon fics.

The Potter's

1984 - Halloween Night - At the Potter's home in Godric Hollow:

The happy gurlings of a child's laughter filled the air as a one year old child laid on his back in his daddy's arms being tickled.

"Watch out for the scary Death Eater!" James Potter cried out as his nimble hands dove in for another attack, "Here they come!"

Harry shrieked with innocent laughter as his father's hands found their way to his sensitive tummy. Bright emerald green eyes shone with happiness and delight.

"Honestly James if you keep that up I'll never get Harry to sleep," Lily said with a sigh as she glared playfully from her place opposite them at the table, "It's almost his bedtime remember."

"Ahhh but come on Lill's, it's our little man's first ever Halloween night!" James replied with a childish pout on his face, "Can't Harry stay up for just a few more minutes? Please? I promise to- Ouch!"

"It seems you've discovered why I was up half the night with Harry for last night," Lily said with a large grin on her face.

"Yeah I have," James replied with a frown as he sucked on his finger and looked down at his baby boy who was proudly showing him a new tooth in his smile, "I wish we could just make all his teeth appear at once Lily, I hate hearing him scream in pain as they cut through."

"I know what you mean but it's almost over, I'll be taking him to the dentist tomorrow to see how things are going," Lily replied with a small sigh.

"I know but I can't help but to worry over my special little guy," James said as he rocked Harry in his arms, "That reminds me we need to get the paperwork together for tomorrow so the dentist knows everything.

"Will you do it while I tuck Harry into bed?" Lily asked with a smile as her precious baby boy gave her a large grin.

"Sure I will, I won't let you down!" James replied with a large cheeky grin on his face as he stood up with Harry in his arms, "Besides I don't want to be the one to change this little guys nappy tonight, I saw the large amount of beans he had at tea!"

"Oh James, I've already changed him," Lily said as she burst out into laughter, "All that's left is to tuck him into bed."

"Yes but well...you go and do mummy things with him," James replied with a huff causing Lily to break out into giggles once more, "He wants his mummy, right little guy?"

From his spot in his father's protective arms Harry let out a happy sound as his small pudgy hands reached out for his mother. Rolling her eyes Lily quickly walked around the kitchen table and took Harry into her own arms.

"Daddy can be just a fool sometimes," Lily cooed down at her son as she moved him into a lying position, "Now how about we get you ready for bed."

Getting a tired yawn in reply Lily slowly made her way out of the kitchen and up the stairs with a quiet hum as she swayed side to side in a rocking motion. Harry gave a sleepy yawn as he began to close his eyes and his small fist found its way into his mouth.

"My precious baby boy, I hope we make it through the war together," Lily said softly as she slowly made her way up the stairs, "Mummy wants to be able to watch as her baby boy grows up."

As Lily made her way to the top of the stairs she placed a loving kiss on the dozing baby's forehead and began to turn in the direction of the nursery only for the peace and quiet to be shattered as a loud earth shattering bang came from below.

"Lily! Take Harry and run! They're here! Death Eaters! They've found us!"

The End.

Hope you liked my first go of cannon for James and Lily. Next is Molly and Arthur.