AN: Hello and welcome to my very first attempt to try and write a fanfiction. My grammar isn't the best and you will notice occasional typos and such, however I will try to keep a check on that. English isn't my first language actually nevertheless I hope you enjoy my story and would review as well. That's all for now.

Prologue

"War doesn't determine who's right- only who's left" - Betrand Russell

Harry's POV

It was all my fault. It was my fault young Ted Lupin would never see his mum or his dad again, the Weasley family will never be able to see the twins together again. The whole war was my fault. And yet people were congratulating me, people still looked up at him as the boy who lived.

Severus died for me, and what for? Was I really that important? So important that because of me people needed to sacrifice themselves?

"H-Harry?"

I couldn't find the courage to even face the girl I loved. The sorting hat was right I wasn't really a Gryffindor. I was just a cowerd hiding behind people's back.

"Oh, hey Ginny" I said nervously

She had a look of deep concern written over her face, "Its been a week Harry" She said slowly as she took a step closer to me. "What's wrong, Harry?" She added as she gently clasped my hand.

"I don't deserve this. I don't deserve this any of this. Ginny I would never be able to-"

"Shh..." she said slowly as she slowly wrapped her arms around me and pulled into a hug, "Sometimes, you should just let it all out." She whispered. I tired to fight back my tears but failed miserably.

"It's all my fault! Because of me Fred and even..." I wailed. She continued to stand strong as she kept comforting me, "Release it all out Harry, all your anger, frustration, depression everything." She said slowly with a small smile.

13 years later

Ginny was a patient women. She knew marrying the minster of magic had it's highs and lows, but it wasn't really much to ask for Harry to show up one evening without talking about work. At least on his daughter's 3rd birthday.

It was 11:00 pm now, Lily had already fallen asleep. Albus and James were still awake but looked bedridden. James particularly looked annoyed.

"They are going to be late again" Hermoine who was on a phone call with her husband said as she entered the room. She was the only one who could relate to Ginny. After all her husband was also on the same boat with Harry being the head of auror department.

"Aren't they always late?" James grumbled.

"I think you lot need to go to bed." Ginny said to the kids who grumbled and grunted but still obeyed. Rose and Hugo were staying over so James, Al and Hugo were sharing room and Rose had to share Lily's room.

"So, when exactly?" Ginny asked Hermoine as soon as the kids left the room. Hermoine sighed as she sat down on the arm chair opposite to Ginny. "I couldn't get them, had to talk to Arthur" She said as Ginny looked slightly worried, "Another all nighter?" Hermoine nodded.

They sat in silence for a while as they both watched the fire crackle at the fireplace both deep in thought. "You know, Ginny sometimes I think things were actually better before the war ended." Hermoine said finally breaking the silence. Ginny remained silent as she analyzed what she just said. Back when Percy was still a pompous brat and not blaming himself for Fred, when George was still a clown or when Harry and Ron were normal. Did she really want that?

19 years later

AN: I just want you all to know that by 19 years later, I mean 19 years after the end of the war. So this when Albus will finally go for his 1st year.

"I am glad you came along dad" Albus said with small smile to his father. Harry ruffled his hair with a small smile, even though it meant a huge load of work that would find him back in his office he was still glad that he could join his family.

"Al, hurry up" his brother James who was already boarding the train reminded him. With a last glance at his father Albus followed his cousin Rose and boarded the train as well.

Albus soon found himself siting along with his brother James a 2nd year Gryffindor, his cousins including Rose and a few more including Lucy a 1st year and Fred also a 2nd year Gryffindor. "So, Al what are you planning to do if you go Slytherin?"James asked with a smug smile. However this time Al didn't look unhappy or hesitant at all instead he smiled. "Then Slytherin will be lucky to have me" He said repeating what his dad had told just minutes ago.

James frowned, "If you do go to Slytherin, you would actually ruin the Potter name" he said but Rose interrupted him, "Oh please, I could be wherever I want". Fred grinned looking thoroughly amused, "Where do you want to be Red?" Fred asked using the childhood nickname he had given her. Rose did not hesitant for a second before responding, "Ravenclaw". Lucy who was quiet up until now piped up, "I want to be in there too!", Fred shook his head in mock disappointment, "What about you Al?"

Before Al could respond someone slowly opened the compartment door, "Excuse me can I join you here? Everywhere else is full." Al instantly recognized him as Scorpius Malfoy who his uncle Ron told him to stay away from. Despite this however, he said, "Sure". "Thanks" He said as he slowly sat down as far from them as possible. Al studied him from the corner of his eye, he looked like a stereotypical Malfoy. Platinum blonde hair and Grey eyes.

"So Al?", "huh?" he said as he turned back to see Fred's and James's curious and amused expression. "Which house do you want to go?" He asked again. Albus sighed before he said, "Where I can be myself." James and Fred burst out laughing, even Rose and Lucy grinned. "How very cliché" James said in between his laugh.

"What's wrong with that?" Albus turned to see Scorpius who earlier didn't bother even looking at them speak up. "And you're someone to say, Malfoy. Bet you already got yourself a robe in green and silver, didn't ya?" James said in a intimidating tone. Scorpius to his surprise smirked, "As a matter of fact I have and I pride myself in as much as you do over your house, Potter" he said. Al sighed, "Lets just forget what I just said, I don't even care where I go actually." James turned his gaze away from Scorpius.

The rest of the trip passed quickly as Rose and Lucy were talking about lessons, James and Fred kept whispering about something. Al was just quietly looking out of his window. Scorpius on the other hand gone to change into his robs.

As soon as the train stopped, James turned to Al as everyone else left, "If you don't get into Gryffindor, I am going to pretend I don't even have a brother". Al looked shocked but even before he could protest, James left the compartment.

Albus was thinking about what he's brother had told him and what to do when he reached the sorting. The Professor, Neville was a old family friend, started reading out names from a parchment who got sorted by the sorting hat. Soon it was Rose's turn.

"Weasley, Rose" Professor Longbottom read out

The hall burst into excited whispers as Rose walked towards the sorting hat, not showing a slight emotion of fear or weakness. The Ravenclaw and the Gryffindor tables were particularly looking excited. The hat did takes his fair amount of time before deciding.

"RAVENCLAW!" It finally declared as the Ravenclaw cheered as Rose joined the Ravenclaw table with a pleased expression.

"Weasley, Lucy"

Lucy acted the exact opposite of Rose, she walked slowly as she shook in excitement and fear. And needless to mention as soon as the hat touched her head it declared,

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

Lucy, despite not getting into the house of his choice still let out a breath of relief as she joined the table in yellow.

"Malfoy, Scorpius"

It seemed Scorpius made a good choice in wearing his green and silver robe before hand because he joined the Slytherin table nearly as soon as the hat even touched his head.

Albus felt restless as he saw several other join various houses. He waited impatiently as several others like Lysander scamander join Gryffindor and his twin brother Lorcan scamander join Ravenclaw, William Flint a rather pompous looking boy got into Slytherin. And then finally his turn came.

"Potter, Albus"

he took a deep breath before walking towards the sorting hat. He was calm but what James had told me before kept popping in hid mind. He slowly sat down on the stool and allowed the professor to gently place the hat on his head.

"Aha!" The hat suddenly shouted out, he seemed to burst into laughter. "I just can't believe how very different you Potters are from each other!" Albus remained silent trying to relax his mind and focus on his most happiest and proudest memories. The hat however saw through this and found it amusing. "Come on now Albus, both you and I know you're no Gryffindor" He said with the same amused tone. Fine whatever just sort me he thought. "Your wish is my command" the hat said before he declared.

"SLYTHERIN!"

The entire hall fell into an eerier silence. Even Professor Longbottom flinched. Al nervously glanced at his brother. To his surprise he didn't even looked surprised, just extremely annoyed and pissed. he gulped as he stood unsure of what would happen until someone slowly started clapping. He turned to see the very same blonde boy form the train clapping with a very amused expression.

Al sighed and slowly joined the green table which soon joined Scorpius and cheered.

21 years later

AN: Again here too I mean 21 years after the war.

Lily was uncomfortable. She hated her mum for making her sit with her two brothers. Apparently Ginny made it necessary for the three potter to sit together at least during the trip.

She slowly watched her two brothers, once extremely close now refused to even acknowledge each other. Albus was the pale skinned, dark haired boy with the emerald eyes, a personification of the moon. James on the other hand had light brown hair, matching eye color and tanned skin. A very resemblance to the sun. And just like their comparisons, they couldn't stand together in the same place.

Lily sighed, she continued to stare out and view the changing scenery. She wondered what house she would belong to. She wasn't the hard working Hufflepuff like her cousin Hugo, nor was she smart as her Ravenclaw cousin Rose but she was armed with the ambition of succeeding his father and also heir to the Potter recklessness and bravery. She sighed again. Needless to say, either house she would go, she was going to loose a brother.

Soon the train stopped, Al wished her luck and kissed her on her forehead as she was about to leave and James pulled her into a hug and left as well. Lily giggled as she saw them leave. Both of them despite being so different from each other, were fiercely protective of her.

She was soon joined by her two best friends – Hugo Wesley and Roxanne Wesley . "How did it go?" Hugo asked with a sympathetic smile. Roxanne interrupted him, "You dope, you already know it was terrible." Lily laughed, "Nothing of that sort really, at least they were civil." Roxanne shook her head, "Hard to imagine."

Pretty soon they reached the sorting. She noticed Albus and James gaze upon her. A judgmental expression on their faces. James sat along with his Gryffindor friends Jack Woods and Fred Wesley while Albus was sitting with Scorpius Malfoy, William Flint and a girl with a rather disgusted expression expression sitting opposite Albus. Albus diverted his attention as soon as Lily caught her eye. He smirked as the girl got up and walked away to sit as far away from Albus as possible.

"Wesley,Roxanne" And the sorting began before she even noticed.

"HUFFLEPUFF!" It declared after a fair amount of time.

She joined the cheering table in yellow. She quickly sat down next to Lucy who smiled and congratulated her.

"Wesley,Hugo"

And thus Hugo was the next victim. Hugo walked towards the sorting hat with a huge smile. Yep, that's Hugo for you. He NEVER stops smiling.

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

If it was possible Hugo's smile widened even more as he ran to join Lucy and Roxanne. Lily found Rose waving Hugo and shouting congratulation from the Ravenclaw table. Sometimes she wished her brothers were like Rose.

"Potter,Lily" The Professor announced.

Immediately the Slytherin table and Gryffindor table ceased all conversation as they watched Lily calmly walk to the sorting hat. She acted the very same as any other Potter would but what differed was her inner personality. And the hat knew it.

"I swear to Merlin, if I get any more potters like you I might consider retiring." The hat suddenly said trying to humor her. She giggled. "Ah, so unlike your brothers or even your dad you have a sense of humor." he continued. "Interesting, very interesting. You known I think I know exactly where you can call home." He added before he declared.

"HUFFLEPUFF!"

The Hufflepuff who weren't expecting her took a few seconds to register this before they burst out cheering as Lily joined her best mates. "Wow, we are together!" Hugo said. Roxanne hugged her tightly. Lucy laughed and hugged her too.

However on the green and red tables she didn't notice the glares she was reaciving from the other two potters.

And this was how the war was declared. The potter wars were declared.

AN: A short prologue before I begin, the chapters will cycle each of the potter's POV one chapter for each one. Also I will be skipping the story by 3 more years from now so James will be a 7th year, Albus will be a 6th year and Lily will be 4th year. Also I will be making the next few chapters longer. About 3500 words per each update.

Also I know you still don't understand why Albus and James hate each other so much, however don't worry I will explain in coming chapters. That's all! Reviews are welcome!

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