Chapter 1
Prologue
Potter, one of the most famous names in the history of the wizard world. They, like the Black family, has a history rich and well known. They were the Pureblood Gryffindors. But two are most known in the Wizarding world. Harry Potter, the boy who lived… and his father James Potter. But little was known of James Potter's little sister. The one that made a difference.
Chapter 1
Dead…the only one I have left. My only brother, my other half, my twin…dead. I know they were on the run, I know he was in danger. But I also knew that they were safe. They had a secret keeper, one who no one would expect. How could this have happened? How could I, Jadelyn Potter, let it happen?
I walked into Godric's Hollow that Halloween night. It was a tradition for me and my brother even as a child to visit each other's rooms, or in this case home, to just stay together, to hang out in a sense. But a Death Eater raid had delayed me. I was an Auror, like James, we had joined directly after Hogwarts, along with Padfoot. We were both highly ranked in the Auror's office. So when James disappeared I covered for him. It was Dark Times. Everyone was in chaos. But that Halloween Night changed everything.
The house was in shambles. Door was swinging sideward, windows were broke.
"James" I gasped as I ran into the house, my wand drawn. I hurried to the steps. But just before I could get far. I saw a figure lying on the floor just at the top of the stairs. "No"
My brother was on the top of the stairs. He was still. His eyes opened fear and protective glint still present in his hazel eyes. His glasses slightly crooked, his pajamas rumpled and dirty.
"James" I knelt down beside my brother tears were swarming in my eyes. This couldn't be happening, he can't be dead.
"Come on James," I pleaded. Slightly shaking my brother. "Come on Jamie, you can't do this to me. It's not funny"
There was nothing. The light in his eyes, the playful glint that had always amused me, the protective one that calmed me, it was gone. I sobbed as my only brother was dead in front of me. I did the only thing I could. I sobbed as I held him in my arms. I cried all the pain.
"Sorry, James" I muttered "I wasn't here. I couldn't save you. I couldn't repay you for all that you've done for me. I'm sorry."
After one last look in his hazel eyes, the ones once filled with mischief and humor, I closed them. Now it is like he is asleep, I fixed his glasses, and held him in my arms one last time. Then I went to investigate more into the house. I crept through the destroyed hallway. The nursery door was opened. Where I found the most unnerving sight.
"Sev?" Severus Snape looked up from where he was cradling the body of his best friend…and his only love. "Lily"
I knelt down closer to them. Lily was one of my close friends. She was my roommate for seven years, and she didn't care when she hated my brother. But she accepted me, both her and Sev. I can't imagine loosing her.
"What are you doing here?" Severus asked
"I can't believe they're gone" I muttered through my tears. I felt a hand on my back. Involuntarily I leaned towards Severus, he awkwardly pat my back in comfort. But we both know it was pointless.
"You still love her, don't you?"
"Always" he hesitantly closed her eyes.
"Where's Harry?" I asked looking at the empty crib
"He's alive." Sev said "The Dark Lord is gone."
"How?" I asked bewildered "Where is he now?"
"I don't know" Severus said "Dumbledore probably knows."
After a few more minutes just sitting there, I stood up. Wiping my eyes with the my long sleeves. Severus also stood. His composure better than mine.
"I have to go find Sirius and Remus" I said "They might know."
"Not now" Snape said "Go home. You look exhausted. It is a full moon. I think it would be more beneficial for you to head home."
I did what probably be one of the most foolish and Gryffindor-ish move I could ever do in my life. I jumped on Sev and grabbed him in a hug.
"I'm sorry. I didn't stop my brother that day. And Lily…"
"It was not your fault" Severus said awkwardly accepting the hug. "You couldn't do anything about it. But it is done, it is the past. If anyone was to blame, it was the childishness of the Marauders."
I sighed. Severus Snape tends to hold grudges. But he doesn't blame those who don't take part. Sometimes I think he is bitter as much as he is loyal. He released me and looked at me in the eyes.
"Go home" he said his voice had a hint of sincerity and what seems to be guilt. "Go rest, I think tomorrow, the ministry will have a field day."
"Alright" I said as I headed to the door "It isn't your fault either Sev. No one predicted this was going to happen"
Then I left Godric's Hollow, looking for more answers
I didn't think it could get worse. But clearly, I was wrong. Millicent Bagnold was retiring and the Ministry is having its own little fights inside the office. I walked in into The Department of Magical Law Enforcement Office…and notice something was missing. It didn't feel right.
"Where's Sirius?" I asked Kingsley who sat in the cubicle beside me.
"Haven't you heard?" he asked bewildered "He was arrested. He was your brother's secret keeper. He was arrested along with Barty Crouch Jr. and Bellatrix Lestrange."
I froze. Sirius wasn't the secret keeper. Peter was. Sirius will never betray James. He would never side with Voldemort. He has suffered too much to do it.
"Any news on Peter Pettigrew?"
"He's dead" Kingsley said "Nothing left but a pool of blood and a finger."
Peter. He's the reason for this. The dirty rat. I have to fix this. I will not lose another person in this war. I will find a way.
Hey AWSM here. This is another Trial story. I know that the Potter sister thing is slightly over used, but I loved it. and this is a different version. MY version. Please tell me what you think