Well...this is the same plot from my story "A Twist On The Old Tale"...however, with the way it was going I decided it was not turning out the way I actually planned it to. I know that those who have read and reviewed liked it...so this is more or less testing the waters to see if I should restart it or not.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Harry Potter or anyone else you recognise from that BILLIONDOLLAR franchise. It belongs to J.K. Rowling, (one day! one day I shall own something this great!)

Anyways...onto the story/prologue...well, just read it and review!

PROLOGUE

Halloween has many different meanings. To some, it's a chance to celebrate and dress up with friends. To others, it's the candy and fun traditions that draw them into this holiday. Some also believe that it's a waste of time. Yet, in another world, one filled with magic and wonder, the meaning is very different. With the correct ritual, one could increase their powers for the night, making them "invincible". However, the ritual was unknown to many and very hard to complete. Lord Voldemort, darkest wizard in this time, known for his conspiracy against muggles and muggleborn alike, was one of the few who knew of it. He was the one with the darkest thoughts and darkest magic that could actually have any hope in completing it. And he did.

James and Lily Potter had been in hiding for over two years now, since their son Harry had been born, and they thought that it would be time for a quick break. After all, they had been cooped up in Godrics Hollow with almost no contact from the wizarding world, apart from the few gatherings they held with their most trusted friends. So, James and Lily were at Sirius Black's house, sharing a good bottle of butterbeer (they had to apparate home) with Remus Lupin. Peter Pettigrew had decided to leave a while ago, claiming he was ill. The others bid the pale, slightly clammy Peter goodbye and returned to their drinks. Where was Harry? They had decided to hire a nice muggle girl, Kasey, from town to look after him for the night.

The time was 9:30 and they decided it was nearly time to go home. All of a sudden, a maternal instinct flooded Lily's senses and she dragged her husband and two other confused males behind her as she apparated to her home. It was nearly all gone. Her house, her home, was destroyed. And in the middle stood Albus Dumbledore talking to some Aurors. In the headmaster's arms was a small bundle which Lily knew to be her baby. She went to race out of hiding, but two pairs of arms grabbed her while someone silenced her with a quick Silencio. She shot them her famous glare, but they managed to ignore it, just. James whispered in her ear, "Let's just hear what he has to say, okay?" Reluctantly, she nodded, and the four listened in.

"What are you going to do with the boy?" asked Barty Crouch Sr.

"I shall be sending him to live with his muggle relatives, away from the fame and fortune," replied Albus.

"I don't know Albus, many families would love to adopt him, you know that."

"I do, but it will be much safer to send him to his Aunt and Uncle."

"Why? If I remember the complaining that James did in training, they don't exactly like magic, do they?"

"Magic in general they do not like, but their dislike would not extend to a mere child."

"I'm sorry Albus, but I cannot allow that to happen. You are headmaster of Hogwarts, so why do you get to chose where young Harry lives? You have never taken this amount of interest in any other war orphans. I must insist that you allow me to do my job in putting the child up for adoption."

"Obliviate. I apologise Barty, but it is for the greater good. Goodnight."

With a nearly silent crack, Albus Dumbledore left the scene. Lily just stood there with her eyes filled with tears and her mouth agape. Her son was going to Petunia? Albus, the greatest wizard of the light was sending her son to live with her Petunia? PETUNIA DURSLEY?!

The Aurors had left by now, so with the silencing charm removed, they moved into the open to see if anything survived the attack. They wandered through the wreckage, and there was Kasey lying on the ground, her body still contorted from the pain of the Cruciatus Curse, her eyes open in shock and horror, her mouth echoing a scream of terror and horror. Lily gasped, James comforted his wife and Sirius and Remus let them be. After all, today had been a very emotional day. First they find out that the one day they leave Harry alone, Voldemort attacks. That would mean that the secret-keeper must've betrayed the Potters. It was at that exact time that all four adults looked up in realisation. Peter Pettigrew had decided to give himself a death wish.

End of prologue. Please review and tell me what you think!