Title: Memories in the Wind

Author: Sarahphrina

Rating: M

Genre: Family/Hurt/Comfort

Summary: Harry returns to the Dursleys for Christmas and a bit of freedom, wishing to get his affairs in order. But why are five ex-Gundam pilots trying so hard to track him down, and just how do they fit into the two years of lost memories?

Pairings: 01/02, 03/04, Harry/No one (for now), Wufei/No one (for now)

Warnings/Spoilers: AU, SLASH, some het, Mangling of a merged timelines (all dates in A.C.), massive OOCness, underage sex (nothing explicit), Ravenclaw!Harry, angst, Bad!Manipulative!Dumbledore, child abuse (nothing too bad or detailed), Time skips!, post Endless Waltz

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or Gundam Wing

Chapter One

A.C. 180

James hesitatingly opened the door quietly, feeling extremely uncomfortable in the uncertainty of his welcome.

"James. Welcome home." A soft voice quietly greeted him.

James relaxed and walked in, his eyes trained on the woman four years older than his fourteen years of age. With her heart shaped face with high, delicate cheekbones and long straight chocolate brown locks that reached her waist, there was no doubt that she was a beauty. Even a year after their marriage, James still felt a turbulent mix of emotions whenever he set eyes on Valerie Potter nee Morelle, his wife.

"Are you alright?" James asked awkwardly. What were you supposed to say to a woman you only saw a bare handful of times and yet bore him an heir?

"I am well. I have had time to recover from the birth a month ago," was the ever calm and unruffled reply.

James felt slightly indignant at the subtle jab of his absence and the time it took for him to actually return. "Well, I'm sorry but Dumbledore said I had to be at school for my exams."

"That of course, could not be put off by the mere, insignificant birth of your first born son and heir. I understand perfectly James." She replied in a rather acidic tone.

James winced and looked away, suddenly reminded of how he wasn't the only one who was forced into this marriage. "I'm sorry." He repeated, this time more genuinely.

Valerie nodded, seemingly accepting the apology. She beckoned him forward. "Come, he is sleeping."

James shuffled forward, curiosity at the forefront of his mind and peered over the cot. His mind shuddered to a halt as he took in the small, delicate baby lying inside. Soft, brown hair with his curls framed a chubby face, almost copied from his own. He reached a trembling hand forward and gently touched the downy hair.

"What's his name?" He heard himself ask dimly, his eyes still raking in the features of the baby.

"Caerulus. Caerulus Edmund Morelle Potter." His wife's voice answered her voice suddenly very tender.

It hit him then, that he had a child. A son. His son. Panic began clouding his mind. He was only fourteen! Too young, much too young in his opinion. He had only just hit puberty for Merlin's sake! How would he know how to raise a child? He couldn't treat this like a prank to be carried out; this was a delicate, living breathing boy who the slightest mistake would result in injury or even worse, death. What could James ever hope to provide him that wouldn't already be done for by his mother, and his grandparents?

"James." His wife's voice cut through his thoughts like butter, soothing and firm. With a start, he realised he had held on to the baby's – no, Caerulus' hair in a firm grip and had woken him up. He quickly retracted his hand and watched avidly as startling violet eyes blinked up at him, cooing softly.

"His eyes are purple." James said bluntly and wanted to slap himself. Great observation there, moron.

His wife hummed. "He inherited them from my side of the family." Her tone turned almost wistful. "Mother had those eyes too." James felt grateful that she had ignored his obvious and stupid statement that had in an undertone, accused her of infidelity.

James watched as Valerie expertly lulled Caerulus back to sleep. "I can't do this." James suddenly said hoarsely. Valerie opened her mouth to most likely protest but he cut her off. "I'm sorry; I know I'm a…disappointment. I know I'm not acting like a pureblood husband but I'm not ready for this! I know that pureblood laws state that any witch or wizard can marry by the age of thirteen but I just am not ready to raise a child when I…when I am one myself!" His voice cracked. He didn't want to be a responsible adult just yet! He wanted to prank Snivellus and have fun with the other Marauders. He wanted to live, laugh and enjoy every aspect of his life before settling down. He didn't want to be tied down by the duties of a son and wife. Especially a wife who didn't care about him, regarded him as a brat, and only wished to excel at her own chosen field of magic.

"I know." James started and turned red at the matter of fact tone his wife used. "That is why both Charlus and Dorea have agreed that Caerulus will return with me back to my home so that you can finish your studies at Hogwarts.

James wanted to either collapse in relief or die of humiliation, feeling like such an incompetent child in front of this woman who was taller and more mature than him. He was therefore surprised when a slim hand rested on his shoulder and the gentle, understanding voice that followed. "James, I know you're young. I understand your reluctance to care for Caerulus. You're not ready for the responsibilities right now, and if we force you to accept them, it will just end badly. So don't worry about it. I'll look after Caerulus for now. You concentrate on your studies, and when you come to terms with your duties as a father and husband, we will become a family again."

James relaxed as he failed to find a hint of a patronising tone in her voice. "Thanks Val." Then he grinned, feeling for the first time, that this marriage might actually work. "Knew your cold Ice Princess mask would fall at my manly charms."

Valerie gave a suffering sigh and rolled her eyes even as a small smile tugged on her lips when she slapped the back of James' head. "Imbécile."

Translation:

Morelle: nightshade

imbécile: idiot

AN: Phew!~ First xover! I haven't watched GW in ages so apologies, just in advance, of any bumbling mistakes I make ^^" Three other more background stories to go before a time skip! So should I continue this? No flames please! :D