A circumstance in another light
Author's note: wow story hasn't begun and I'm ranting... anyways I saw a fic a day or two ago and sadly forget it's name or author but they had Neville as the one who became famous instead of Harry. I'm taking a similar approach except one step further. Harry's parents are not dead but driven mad by cruciatus as Neville's had been and Neville's parents died. Both will have grown up with the guardians they had in the books but does a scar and the way in which things occur change their life?
p.s. if you're still listening I don't own this...
Harry woke up and got out of his cupboard, it was sort of creepy but he found it comfortable enough. It was much better then what is now Dudley's spare bedroom. When he was two his home was attacked by cloaked men... he became uneasy in large spaces since. Aunt Petunia was nice though, she took in Harry and cared for him when it became apparent his parents would be incapable. It was awkward at first because of her husband and son but they soon came to appreciate the well-mannered, although somewhat skittish young boy.
flashback
"Hello Petunia Dursley, it is a pleasure speaking with you, my name is Albus Dumbledore I am many things and one of them is executor of James and Lily's will-"
Petunia looked disgusted at the white beared man and exclaimed " What is there to execute? They aren't dead, you said so yourself when you phoned me and asked me to meet you here!"
Dumbledore faced Petunia with a forlorn expression, " that is true but at this point and time we've found the source of the problem with your sister and her husband, they suffered prolonged exposure to the cruciatus curse, as did their son Harry however it appears he is doing well enough mentally."
"Cruciatus curse what is that supposed to mean and why would I care about the boys welfare? What does any of this have to do with me or my family?" Petunia was very quickly getting sick of this old man and hoped to end this and get home as soon as possible to avoid a tantrum tomorrow from Dudley for not being home in time to tuck him in and read him a bedtime story.
"The cruciatus curse is a curse so terrible it is called 'unforgivable' and is deemed illegal. The reason it is unforgivable is because there is no known way to prevent or block it and it attacks the central nervous system making the person feel excruciating pain. Prolonged exposure can cause madness or mental instability as well as loss of magic. Lily and James are both unfit to raise a child and will be kept in a wizarding institution for cases like theirs, Harry however shows no noticeable damage. You are stated as guardian for Harry in their will, and that is how this relates to your family."
"Vernon hates magic... at my wedding my sister... We can't take in the child I'm sorry!"
Dumbledore's eyes twinkled before responding; " Harry is believed to be equivalent to a squib in terms of magical power. He is no more magical then you are. You were not the first choice in James and Lily's will but I think you would agree that it would be cruel to raise him around magic when it is quite possible he'll be incapable of ever casting a spell?"
Petunia's jaw dropped, her nephew incapable of magic? She remembered how she envied her sister and how it hurt her seeing how happy she was with her dreamlike life while she was left to face the 'real' world alone. She didn't want Harry growing up with magic all around him only to find one day he couldn't do it himself. She had resolved herself to give Harry another life and the best education she could in order to help him be the best person he could be.
The twinkle was going full blast as Dumbledore made a quick amendment to his statement- "Ms.Dursley, there is one minor detail I forgot to mention. As Harry is still young it is uncertain whether or not the magic test is accurate. His name will be erased from the Hogwarts pre-registry for now but there is still a chance it will appear there on it's own like any other unregistered student when he turns 11. If that happens I will insist he attend. Other then that Harry will be brought to your home tomorrow morning. Good day"
And with that Dumbledore disappeared and Petunia began to think of her new nephew.
flashback ends
After waking up Harry helped his aunt make breakfast, he enjoyed these moments where he did housework together with her they were usually silent except for the odd whistle or hum of a tune but they made Harry feel loved. Making meals was his favourite because it was always apparent how much it was appreciated- although sometimes they can be appreciated too much as is the case with Dudley and his admittedly large weight problem. Dudley wasn't very kind to Harry, but as the saying goes don't bite the hand that feeds you. Dudley learned this fast when he found his portions grow smaller and not enough for seconds for an entire month after he'd made a jab at Harry for fearing large spaces.
After breakfast was finished and the morning chores completed Harry and aunt Petunia began their lessons. Petunia felt warm inside when she acknowledged the fact that if Harry was not invited to that ....'school' this year she would need to hire a proper tutor to teach her nephew, as he had already surpassed he level she was capable of teaching at home.
If Harry had gone to school rather then being home taught he would already be four grades ahead of his age group in most subjects.
He wondered why his aunt seemed so anxious lately it was as if she was waiting for a bomb to drop but that couldn't be the case could it?
Author: please read and review umm....I know there is little action but the plot will move faster from here I will continue this if it gets a decent response.
Author's note: wow story hasn't begun and I'm ranting... anyways I saw a fic a day or two ago and sadly forget it's name or author but they had Neville as the one who became famous instead of Harry. I'm taking a similar approach except one step further. Harry's parents are not dead but driven mad by cruciatus as Neville's had been and Neville's parents died. Both will have grown up with the guardians they had in the books but does a scar and the way in which things occur change their life?
p.s. if you're still listening I don't own this...
Harry woke up and got out of his cupboard, it was sort of creepy but he found it comfortable enough. It was much better then what is now Dudley's spare bedroom. When he was two his home was attacked by cloaked men... he became uneasy in large spaces since. Aunt Petunia was nice though, she took in Harry and cared for him when it became apparent his parents would be incapable. It was awkward at first because of her husband and son but they soon came to appreciate the well-mannered, although somewhat skittish young boy.
flashback
"Hello Petunia Dursley, it is a pleasure speaking with you, my name is Albus Dumbledore I am many things and one of them is executor of James and Lily's will-"
Petunia looked disgusted at the white beared man and exclaimed " What is there to execute? They aren't dead, you said so yourself when you phoned me and asked me to meet you here!"
Dumbledore faced Petunia with a forlorn expression, " that is true but at this point and time we've found the source of the problem with your sister and her husband, they suffered prolonged exposure to the cruciatus curse, as did their son Harry however it appears he is doing well enough mentally."
"Cruciatus curse what is that supposed to mean and why would I care about the boys welfare? What does any of this have to do with me or my family?" Petunia was very quickly getting sick of this old man and hoped to end this and get home as soon as possible to avoid a tantrum tomorrow from Dudley for not being home in time to tuck him in and read him a bedtime story.
"The cruciatus curse is a curse so terrible it is called 'unforgivable' and is deemed illegal. The reason it is unforgivable is because there is no known way to prevent or block it and it attacks the central nervous system making the person feel excruciating pain. Prolonged exposure can cause madness or mental instability as well as loss of magic. Lily and James are both unfit to raise a child and will be kept in a wizarding institution for cases like theirs, Harry however shows no noticeable damage. You are stated as guardian for Harry in their will, and that is how this relates to your family."
"Vernon hates magic... at my wedding my sister... We can't take in the child I'm sorry!"
Dumbledore's eyes twinkled before responding; " Harry is believed to be equivalent to a squib in terms of magical power. He is no more magical then you are. You were not the first choice in James and Lily's will but I think you would agree that it would be cruel to raise him around magic when it is quite possible he'll be incapable of ever casting a spell?"
Petunia's jaw dropped, her nephew incapable of magic? She remembered how she envied her sister and how it hurt her seeing how happy she was with her dreamlike life while she was left to face the 'real' world alone. She didn't want Harry growing up with magic all around him only to find one day he couldn't do it himself. She had resolved herself to give Harry another life and the best education she could in order to help him be the best person he could be.
The twinkle was going full blast as Dumbledore made a quick amendment to his statement- "Ms.Dursley, there is one minor detail I forgot to mention. As Harry is still young it is uncertain whether or not the magic test is accurate. His name will be erased from the Hogwarts pre-registry for now but there is still a chance it will appear there on it's own like any other unregistered student when he turns 11. If that happens I will insist he attend. Other then that Harry will be brought to your home tomorrow morning. Good day"
And with that Dumbledore disappeared and Petunia began to think of her new nephew.
flashback ends
After waking up Harry helped his aunt make breakfast, he enjoyed these moments where he did housework together with her they were usually silent except for the odd whistle or hum of a tune but they made Harry feel loved. Making meals was his favourite because it was always apparent how much it was appreciated- although sometimes they can be appreciated too much as is the case with Dudley and his admittedly large weight problem. Dudley wasn't very kind to Harry, but as the saying goes don't bite the hand that feeds you. Dudley learned this fast when he found his portions grow smaller and not enough for seconds for an entire month after he'd made a jab at Harry for fearing large spaces.
After breakfast was finished and the morning chores completed Harry and aunt Petunia began their lessons. Petunia felt warm inside when she acknowledged the fact that if Harry was not invited to that ....'school' this year she would need to hire a proper tutor to teach her nephew, as he had already surpassed he level she was capable of teaching at home.
If Harry had gone to school rather then being home taught he would already be four grades ahead of his age group in most subjects.
He wondered why his aunt seemed so anxious lately it was as if she was waiting for a bomb to drop but that couldn't be the case could it?
Author: please read and review umm....I know there is little action but the plot will move faster from here I will continue this if it gets a decent response.