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Chapter 1 A Piece of the Past

In a wizarding community there lived a family called the Potters. Mr. James Potter and his wife Lily lived at a place called Godric's Hollow. James Potter had untidy black hair and glasses. Lily Potter had gorgeous red hair and bright green eyes. They had a son named Harry who was only one year old. Harry had green eyes and black hair.

The wizarding world was at war though. Lord Voldemort (who people didn't dare speak the name) was the darkest wizard in a century and he was trying to take over the wizarding world at the time.

One day Sirius Black who was the Potters' best friend and Harry's godfather decided to go to the Potters for a visit and discuss where the war was headed. He arrived in Godric's Hollow at a very impressive house. He knocked and James Potter opened the door.

"Sirius, good to see you" said James. "Come on in."

Sirius walked in and shut the door. He followed James into the kitchen where Lily sat in a chair. She embraced Sirius and sat down again.

"Oh Sirius glad you could come" she said. "Harry is taking a nap so don't bother him."

Sirius smiled. They talked about unimportant stuff for a moment and laughed. Then Sirius turned to more important matters.

"The war is continuing," he said. "It's getting worse." Lily and James sighed.

"I know," said James.

Just then an owl flew in carrying a letter. Lily took the letter and opened it. She gasped.

"What is it dear?" asked James. Lily handed the letter over and James and Sirius read it. It read:

Dear Lily and James Potter

I'm afraid I have disturbing news. You-Know-Who is worse than ever. He's also after you. I received this information from several spies. You should go into hiding immediately. Voldemort is also after Angus Black. I have sent him a letter. Anyway, use the Fidelius Charm to hide yourself. You can use me as your Secret Keeper.

Sincerely, Albus Dumbledore

"You-Know-Who is after you and my cousin Angus" said Sirius.

"Yes" said James. "We'll take Dumbledore's advice and use the Fidelius Charm but you will be our Secret Keeper instead of Dumbledore. Lily, write back saying that." Lily agreed and wrote a return note. The owl carried it off.

"Perform the charm on me," said Sirius.

"Fidelio!" cried James his wand pointing at Sirius. Instantly the house, Lily, James and Harry became invisible except to Sirius. Sirius left.

The next day, Sirius arrived. He was as white as a sheet.

"James" he called.

James came running immediately.

"What is it Sirius?" he asked.

"You-Know-Who suspects I'm your Secret Keeper. I spied upon him in one of his Death Eater meetings. Use someone else as your Secret Keeper."

"Who would you recommend?" asked James.

"Peter" answered Sirius. "He's a weak wizard. No one would think to use him. Don't tell anybody about it. Not even Dumbledore."

"All right" answered James.

James and Lily used Peter Pettigrew as their Secret Keeper at once.

Lord Voldemort was holding a meeting with his Death Eaters.

"I only have one order for you" he called out. "Track down Angus Black! We need to find out who the Potters' Secret Keeper is!"

The Death Eaters all spread out to search. Finally Voldemort caught him. He took a piece of paper in Angus's hand before Angus could react.

"The Potters' Secret Keeper is Peter Pettigrew" said Voldemort. "I will deal with him."

Voldemort caught Peter and Peter told Voldemort where the Potters were hence betraying them. Voldemort went up to the Potters' house.

"Oh no!" cried James. "Lily take James and go! It's Him! Go! Run! I'll hold him off!"

A door bust open and there was Voldemort. He laughed and pointed his wand at James.

"Avada Kedavra!" he cried. James hit the floor dead.

Voldemort confronted Lily.

"Not Harry!" she screamed. "Not Harry! Please. I'll do anything-"

"Stand aside-stand aside, girl-"

"No!" Lily cried.

"Fine" shouted Voldemort. "Avada Kedavra!"

Lily hit the floor dead.

Voldemort turned to Harry.

"Avada Kedavra" he cried.

The spell rebounded and hit Voldemort. He went into hiding. He had lost his powers and body but was still alive. Harry was also still alive.