A.N. This is my first fanfic, so I would like reviews, positive or negative (by negative, I mean constructive criticism.) This is a story about Albus Potter in his first year. There will be seven other stories going through his years at Hogwarts if people actually like this one. I will try to make each chapter pretty long and the same with the whole story.. I got the idea of writing this from Noahphantom's Albus Potter series. I would like to send a thank you to GryffindorGoddess-17 for inspiring me to write this. So now, sit back and relax.

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or most of the characters.

Prologue: The Shape-Shifter

Harry stops running and tries to catch his breath. Where could he have gotten off to? I saw him run down the hill and then when I got there, he was gone. Hmmm. Is looking for one of the last Death Eaters around. Whenever he's almost capture, he disappears.

"Looking for me, Potter?" About twenty feet in front of Harry stood the man Harry was chasing, the Shape-Shifter, or SS. No one knew why he was called that, but no one knows his real name.

"Hello, SS." Harry knew that that certain nickname really irritates him.

"Everyone knows I hate that nickname!" Harry smirks at that comment, and that makes the SS even more mad.

"Sadly for you, I can't waste my temper on you. Now let's get down to business. I know you have a wife and two boys that you love so much so I will make a deal with you." Harry starts to feel nervous about this "deal".

"What deal do you want to make with me, SS." Harry smirks at the expression on the face of the SS.

"I won't hurt them as long as you get you fellow aurors to stop chasing me." Harry's surprised at what he's asking for.

"Do you really think I'll-" Harry gets cut off when the SS starts to talk again.

"And you have to make me the Minister of Magic." Harry can't believe what he's asking.

"NEVER! You're really think I would do all of that!" With that Harry starts walking toward the SS with his wand out.

"Oh well, I guess you don't love your family as much as I thought you would. Avada Kedavra!" With that, the SS sends the killing curse towards Harry.

"Protego!" Harry sends the SS's spell right back at him and Harry smiled with triumph as he sees the spell about to hit him.

Right when the spell should have hit him, the spell continues till it hits a tree. In place of the SS, was a rat.

"Where did that little rat go?" Harry starts to get a little angry. By a little, I mean he's throwing a huge fit, sending spells everywhere.

Between us, in case you haven't figured out, the Shape-Shifter is an actual shape shifter. So while Harry's throwing a fit, the rat scurries away. By rat, I mean the evil SS.

"Hello, Harry. Did you manage to capturer the Shape-Shifter?" The Minister of Magic, Kingsley Shacklebolt, walks towards Harry when he walked into the Ministry.

"Sorry, but no Minister." Harry hangs his head in shame, knowing Kingsley had high hopes for Harry capturing the SS since Harry was his number one auror.

Kingsley went over to Harry and put his arm around his auror. Kingsley knows how Harry must feel.

"There's nothing to worry about, Harry. You tried your best and that's all I can ask for." Kingsley gives Harry a big smile, but deep down, he thought and hoped Harry would've captured him.

Harry looks at Kingsley and returns his smile. At least he wasn't counting on me. If he was, I would've broke down right then and there. Just then, Harry remembered the SS's warning.

"Minister, can I take a few weeks off of work to stay with my family." Harry starts to get antsy since the SS could strike at any time.

"Sure, but why do you want to take that long off?" Kingsley started to get nervous for his number one auror.

"It's nothing serious, Minister, it's just that the Shape-Shifter has threatened to hurt my family." Harry looks up at Kingsley with pleading eyes.

Kingsley thinks about that for a while before answering.

"You can take a few weeks off and when you come back, we'll have aurors protecting them for you. Also I'll send aurors to protect your children when they go to Hogwarts." Kingsley smiles, trying to reassure his auror.

Harry, instead of smiling, let his mouth drop. I forgot all about my children going to Hogwarts!

"Thank you very much, Minister. You also reminded me it's James's tenth birthday tomorrow!" With that, Harry turns and heads to the fireplaces.

"Thanks again Minister! I know my family would appreciate what your doing!" Harry stepped into the fire place and grabbed some floo.

"Number 12 Grimmauld Place." Harry throws the floo into the fireplace and then he disappears into the flames.

When Harry can clearly see again, he's in the fireplace of his home. Harry smiles. He can smell his wife, Ginny Weasley. cooking dinner.

"Ginny, I'm home." His red-haired wife comes running from the kitchen and tackles him. She gives him a quick kiss.

"What are you doing home so soon?" She gets off of Harry and he gets up. He then plops himself on the couch.

"While I was chasing the Shape-Shifter, he all of a suddenly disappeared. So I came home." He patted the seat beside him, signaling her to sit by him, but she just stood there.

"Is that the only reason?" Ginny rose an eyebrow at her husband. She knew how to make him nervous to the point he will blurt things out.

Ginny's plan turns out to be working. Harry shifts uncomfortably in his spot on the couch. Ginny gives him one of her famous looks and he gives.

"The Shape-Shifter threatened to hurt my family if I don't do what he tells me to do." Harry feels great that that was off his chest.

"So you didn't do what he told you to do? Good." She finally sat down next to Harry and he put his arm around her.

"Also, Kingsley will get some aurors to watch you guys when I'm at work." Ginny, at those words, got up and glared at him.

"Why? You don't think I can take care of myself and our children?" Harry had never seen his wife so angry.

"I know you think that but this Death Eater has escaped many captures so we need professionals to look after you and especially when the kids are at school." Harry is getting a little frustrated with his wife.

"Listen to me Harry James Potter, I can take care of myself and our kids!" Ginny was now yelling.

"I do not want you or the kids to die like many have died in the-" Harry was cut off when the kids came.

"Mommy and Daddy fighting?" That was little Albus Potter. His birthday is on August 24, 2006. He's the ultra nice kid that always tells the truth.

"No, no little ones, it's just a heated discussion, that's all." Harry looked at his three kids.

"Ok, dinner time? I'm starving!" Nine year old James. His birthday is on August 2, 2004. He's the sneaky and pranky one that tells lies.

"Of course it is, James. Come on, help me set up." Ginny walked away with James behind her, going to get dinner ready.

"Dada, you sure you and Mama weren't fighting?" That's the youngest, Lily Luna Potter. Her birthday is on April 17, 2008. She's a little sweety and is a total mama's girl. She was the youngest to show her powers at age 2.

"I'm sure my little pumpkin. Now come here." Harry picked up his daughter and started tickling her. She was giggling madly and when she giggles, everyone around her giggles.

Outside the window was a fly. This fly is looking at the scene inside. All of a sudden, the fiend himself, the Shape-Shifter.

"He thinks aurors can stop me. All I have to do is pretend to be a kid, befriend Albus, and I shall capture him." With one last grin, the Shape-Shifter turned into an owl and flew off.

A.N. This chapter is finally over. In case your wondering, this is a set-up chapter to inform you about the Shape-Shifter. In reviews, I'm asking you to Include some names and years so I can have some names, mainly first years. Not all names will be used. I hope you like it and please review. I want constructive criticism and positive feedback. First reviewer gets a prize, but you will find out the prize next chapter.