-1A/N: This is my third fanfic. I came up with the idea for it this morning. I know you've probably seen this story line before but I have some great new ideas for it. I wrote a prologue (I don't know if it really meets the description of a prologue but whatever) that give you some information about the characters. I hope you like it!
Disclaimer: I'll put it simply. I don't own Harry Potter but I really wish I did.
Summary:We all know the story of the boy who lived, but what if it was actually the four who lived?
Prologue
James and Lily Potter have been married for some time now and have one-year old quadruplets that were born on July 31, 1980. They felt very blessed to have four beautiful children but at the same time sometimes were overwhelmed with the work it took to raise four infants all at once.
Although they are so young, the four Potter children already have distinguished characteristics and personalities. The first born, Harry James, has his father's raven black hair and seemed very independent. Sirius Regan (called Regan not to have him confused with one of his father's best friends who he was named after) had reddish-brown colored hair and despite his name, was always anything but serious. Next is Clarissa Rose, often called Claire, who had hair like her mother; a brilliant red. Claire is known for being more cautious and thoughtful of situations. Last but not least Ginger Lily who had a gingerish-brown colored hair and is Regan's partner in crime and is very outgoing. Despite their differences, the children also were very similar. The all have almost identical facial features including their emerald green eyes that they inherited from their mother. Unfortunately, all of them also inherited their father's uncontrollable hair, only it came in the form of big, fluffy, round curls fortunately.
The Four Who Lived
October 31, 1981
James Potter stood by the front window of his very large home in Godric's Hollow in the darkness.
"James! Will you come up here please and help me put the babies to bed?"
He saw a figure approaching the doorstep that he could not quite make out but somehow felt something wasn't right. He ran up the stairs into the nursery.
"Ja..! Oh there you are."
"Lily, something's outside that I have a bad feeling about. Hide in the closet with the babies while I go and see what it is."
Lily's usual braveness was lost as she could find no words to say. She did what she was told to protect her children.
As soon as they were all settled in the closet, a loud bang was heard that James figured to be the sound of the door crashing down on the floor. The babies started to cry but Lily hushed them. Before James left to go settle destiny he kneeled next to his wife and children.
"I love you all,"
And with that he walked over to the top of the stairs quietly.
"James wait!"
But it was too late. Voldemort had entered the home and had killed James with one flick of his wand.
Voldemort then turned to find the rest of the family. He glided down the hall and into the nursery and immediately found them.
"Move aside," he said to Lily.
"What do you want from us?!"
"Them."
When Lily didn't move he quickly cast the killing curse on her and faced the babies.
"Avada Kedavra!"
When the curse hit the babies a large green shield surrounded them and protected them from it. Voldemort was determined, however, and didn't give up until all his strength was drained from him. He fled from the scene immediately, for he knew his plan was now no more than a fantasy and someone would be coming soon.
Less than five minutes later Albus Dumbledore and Rubeus Hagrid arrived at the seen.
"Ah, yeh poor fellers." Hagrid said solemnly as he went to pick up Harry.
"Yes, this has been a very fateful day. The day when the world losses two of its greatest wizards is never a good day."
"But how did the' survive. Them being nothing more then babies an' all."
"I'm not sure anyone will ever know. But I can guess that the love that their parents gave them was too powerful for even the most powerful of curses."
"Where'll the' go."
"I'm afraid their only living relatives is Lily's sister Petunia and her family."
"Surely not ther' Dursleys."
"It's unfortunate but it's their only chance. What's also unfortunate is that I can't let more than two of them live with the Dursleys. I'm lucky if Petunia will even keep that many. The other two will have to go to a muggle orphanage for a time before they can come to Hogwarts."
"Ten years is a long time ter be apart."
"It's the only option. Harry and Claire can live with their aunt and uncle and we can send Regan and Ginger to the orphanage in London. Their childhoods will be apart, but they will all be together someday."
Both teary-eyed, the two set off to deliver the children to the places were they would be spending the next ten almost miserable years.
A/N: I know that it's a lot different from what really happened but I don't own the first book so I had to use my memory. Bear with me if some of it doesn't make sense. I hope you like it so far. Please Review!
