Hey there everyone Guardianofstarclan here and this is my rewritten version of my first Harry Potter WBWL Brothers to the End. I decided to rewrite it because I kinda rushed the story and I wanted to write it again and make it a better read. Anyway enjoy the first chapter.
Halloween night wet and windy and children dressed in costumes running across the square. All the muggle store windows covered in paper cut outs of spiders and witches all from a world that they didn't believe in. The sound of children laughing and scampering in the streets caught the attention of a black robed hooded figure. The man could only sneer at the mere sight of the muggle children. Just being in the presence of Muggles was enough to make him sick. He continued on his way down the street when he was bumped into by a small boy dressed as a pumpkin.
"Sorry mister" the child apologized. "Nice costume though."
The man scoffed at the child but if he wanted to get to the Potters quicker than he had to play along. He put on his best fake smile and thanked the child and asked him if he knew where the Potters residence was. The child told him that if he went down the road and all the way down at the end past the church he would come to a two story house. The hooded man thanked him before casting an obliviate at the child wiping his mind clean of their encounter. It would have been better to just kill him but the man deemed it unnecessary.
Heading down the street he came to the church graveyard and right next to it was the house he had searched for. Without making a sound he opened the gate and headed down to the front door. He looked through the window and saw nobody was there. With a flick of his hand the door blasted off its hinges and the man entered. He grunted in disgust at how muggle themed the house was. To think someone as old and pure as the Potters would live in such a muggle hovel. According to his informant Pettigrew the children were upstairs in the nursery. So upstairs he went until he came to the nursery. There in the crib were two babies, a boy with hair as dark as the night sky and eyes as green as the killing curse. Next to him was a girl with fire red hair and brown eyes. They were Harry James Potter and Victoria Euphemia Potter. The two one year olds looked up at him like they had no idea who he was.
Voldemort sighed as he didn't like spilling magical blood but according to the prophecy one of them was destined to bring about his death and he couldn't let that happen. He didn't want to do this, really he didn't because he cross the line about killing children. But his paranoia and fear of death got better of him leaving him with no choice.
"Such a shame to have to kill you both. You would have made a fine witch and wizard." Voldemort said. "But I must prevent my death at your hands in the future."
He raised his yew wand at the two of them. Harry showed no fear which was strange for a baby. His sister Victoria began to cry as she was scared of the man before her.
"AVADA KEDAVRA" Voldemort said as a green light shot out of his wand.
The green light struck Harry instead of Victoria as he somehow caught the green light in the shape of a ball. He laughed much to the shock of Voldemort. Harry thinking the man wanted to play catch threw the green ball of light back at him causing the dark lord to scream as his body exploded causing the roof to collapse. The remains of his body disintegrated in a pile of ash. All that was left however was his robe and wand. Harry was marked with a Catholic cross on his chest area over his heart where as a piece of debris cut Victoria's forehead making it look like a snake shape mark.
Meanwhile back at headquarters of the order of the Phoenix James, his wife Lily, and his uncle Nikolai Potter were attending a meeting. They were going over plans with Dumbledore when one of Albus' instruments connected to the Potter family cottage went off. The fidelius charm had been broken which frightened James and Lily.
"The fidelius charm it's been broken" Lily gasped.
"That rat betrayed us" James growled.
"My babies" Lily cried. "We need to save my babies"
Wasting no time the Potters and Albus along with Sirius and Remus apparated to the cottage to find it in ruins. Fearing for the children's lives Lily rushed inside and headed upstairs to the nursery. When she arrived she found the children unharmed and gathered them into her arms. James, Nikolai, and Albus and the others rushed to the scene. Albus took notice of the pile of ashes and found Voldemort's robe and wand.
"It seems Tom fell at the hands of one of your children" Albus said.
"But which one Albus?" Sirius asked the headmaster. "They both look perfectly fine."
Taking out his wand the Headmaster scanned both children and found both of their magic to be perfectly average. However something caught his eye. Victoria's magical core was slightly larger and it had pieces of dark magic within it. Where as Harry's magic was white as the whitest snow. Albus now believed that Victoria was marked by Voldemort not just because of the darkness in her magical core but also because he noticed a snake like mark on her forehead.
"I am pleased to announce that Victoria Euphemia Potter is the savior of us all." He proclaimed.
"Are you quite certain Albus?" Lily asked.
"Yes my dear girl I am certain." Albus smiled. "She has a snake mark where she was struck with the killing curse. She is the one destined to defeat Tom once and for all."
"But Albus, the man is dead. He's gone" Nikolai argued.
"No my dear boy he's not dead. Vanquished yes but not dead. I believe Tom had a backup plan in case he lost his body. Therefore we must get Victoria ready for when she defeats Tom."
"Wait what about Harry?" James asked.
"Harry is perfectly fine James. I scanned him and he's perfectly healthy. However his core is very low I fear he might be a squib." Albus explained. "I believe Victoria must have absorbed most of her brother's magic to protect them both."
James and Lily were worried as the Potter family never birthed a squib. Plus Harry was the eldest of the two and if it was proven that their future Lord Potter was a squib it would embarrass the family name.
"Are you sure about this Albus?" Lily asked. "Are you absolutely sure Harry might be a squib?"
"Its to early to tell but I believe he might be" Albus answered.
"So what do you we do now?" James asked.
"Well I'm going to the ministry to announce the downfall of the Dark lord. Meanwhile I believe you and Lily should move to a new location since the cottage is no longer safe."
"We can move back into Potter Manor." James suggested. "It has stronger wards and the location is unplottable."
"That's perfect James I'll let you and your family get your stuff together. A new dawn has shined upon the wizarding world." Albus smiled as he left to spread the good news of Voldemort's downfall.
A few hours later the Potter family moved back to Potter Manor in Yorkshire England. It was a three story home with over 25 rooms, including over 8 bedrooms. James and his family settled in and when they put the children back to bed they had Remus watch them as they all went out to party. But Sirius however went out to hunt for the traitorous rat that sold his friends out. He swore when he found the rat we would kill him.
The following day everything went on as usual. Lily stayed home as a house wife and James headed to work at the ministry of magic. Nikolai was a retired auror so he stayed home to help Lily with the kids. Nikolai loved his niece and nephew but somehow he was more closer to Harry than his sister. Albus came over later that day to discuss matters with Lily and James. He discussed that it was vital for the prophecy to come true Victoria must have their full attention. At first they objected and Albus understood why but he convinced them that it was for the greater good.
"But where will we send him Albus?"
"We shall send him to your sister." Albus answered.
"No Albus, Petunia hates magic. Harry will be miserable there, why can't we send them to his Godfather Sirius?" Lily offered.
"Sirius is hunting down Pettigrew and he has a full time job at the ministry. He won't have time for Harry."
"What about Andromeda and Ted Tonks?" Lily asked again,
"They already have their hands full with Nymphadora." Albus sighed. "Its the only way to keep Harry safe from the Rouge death eaters who escaped conviction."
"Albus is right Lily flower. Harry will be safe since they wouldn't think to look in the muggle world for him." James said.
"I'll take him" Nikolai offered.
They turned to see Nikolai standing before them. They hadn't even thought of him and he was the childrens great uncle. Albus couldnt let Nikolai take the boy as he was needed to help train Victoria.
"He is my nephew after all"
"Nikolai I appreciate the offer but we need you to train Victoria when she starts her training, we can't afford any distractions."
"That's Lord Peverell to you Albus. I'm Harry's closest living relative besides his parents. Besides I'm a far better choice than those filthy dogs the dursleys." Nikolai growled.
"Nikolai" Lily scolded.
"I'll take full responsibility for him, that way you and James can concentrate all you want on Victoria."
James thought for a minute long and hard. If Harry was raised by Nikolai then he wouldn't feel guilty about neglecting his eldest. Plus if the boy was a squib then he would be safe from the political backlash. Either way in James's eyes it was a win win.
"Alright Nikolai you can take Harry." James said to his uncle.
"James!" Lily shouted.
"Lily think about it with Nikolai taking care of Harry we can focus on our daughter. Besides he has a very low magical core. Meaning he's going to be a squib anyway. We have a duty to the wizarding world and our daughter."
Lily struggled as she was in conflict with herself. Was she really going to abandon her might be squib son for her famous magical daughter. One side of her told her to love and care for both children. The other half told her she should leave the squib behind and focus on her magical gifted child. She sighed as she said to herself that maybe it was best for her to leave Harry. If the boy truely was a squib then he would grow resentful and hateful towards his sister like Petunia was to her.
"Alright James you know what's best." Lily said in agreement.
James nodded as he looked at his uncle, "Its agreed uncle you can keep the boy as if he's your own son. I'll even make it official."
Nikolai couldn't believe that his own nephew just immediately agreed to giving away his son like some kind of product. The man's anger was boiling to a snapping point. But he calmed himself and took a few deep breathes.
"Very well James let's make it official. I just can't believe you would throw away your own son." Nikolai growled.
The Potters flinched at the man's tons. Nikolai wasn't a man to mess with, he was a powerful political figure in the ministry and on the battlefield. He was also head of the Most Ancient and Most Honorable House of Peverell. The Peverells held much sway in the wizarding world and they were one of the wealthiest family in the world in fact they were one of the top 3 most wealthy families in existence. The other two was the Emrys and LeFay family.
"Uncle I'm doing this for the greater good of the Potter family. Harry is magically weak and that alone means he will remain weak or will become a squib. The Potter family never birthed a squib and we can't risk having the future Lord Potter being one." James said trying to explain the situation to his uncle.
"You only care about protecting yourself and your reputation." Nikolai scoffed.
"What ever you call it uncle Nicky I am firm on this." James growled.
"Just get on with it James. Let's get it over with" Nikolai said in a ice cold tone.
"Very well" James said raising his wand. "I Lord James Fleamont Potter, hereby cast out my son Harry James Potter from The Most Ancient and Noble House of Potter. I strip him off his middle and last name and wash my hands of him so mote it be."
The disownment was fulfilled as Harry was stripped of middle and last name. His name was burned off the family tree as if he never existed. Nikolai was then handed Harry's birth certificate. It only had his first name and birthdate and the parents part on the certificate was blank.
"Let me call my wife first before I fill out the paperwork." Nikolai said going to the fireplace to floo call his wife.
"Uncle your married?" James asked confused. "I didn't know you were married."
"I married in secret and I wanted to keep my wife safe. If Voldemort or his death eaters found out who she was they would have killed her."
"Who is it then dear boy?" Albus wondered intrigued by this mystery woman.
"You're about to see" he smirked.
The fire flamed green as a tall, beautiful woman with long, thick, shining black hair. She had thin lips, dark heavy lidded eyes and a strong jaw. She had the most beautiful dark beauty features. The people gasped and pulled out their wands as they realized that the woman was Bellatrix Black. Nikolai disarmed them as he scolded them for attacking Lady Peverell. James looked like he was having a heart attack, he found out his own uncle married a death eater. But not just any death eater, the infamous Bellatrix of all people.
"Nikki dear good to see you" Bellatrix cackled. "So is he finally dead?"
"Yes Bella dear, Tom Riddle has fallen." Nikolai smiled.
"Perfect. You can't believe how disgusting it was for me to admire and praise that abomination." Bellatrix gagged.
"I can only imagine" he laughed.
"What's going on here?" Albus demanded. "Why is Voldemort's most trusted solider here"
"She's my wife Albus. She was my spy in the dark lord's ranks."
"What nonsense do you speak" Albus shouted.
"Bellatrix and I dated since in her last year and after she graduated. She was forced to join the death eaters and take the mark. She became my spy since then and every piece of information I gave the order came from her."
"Enough about that why have you brought me here?" She asked.
"My nephew here has disowned his eldest son and heir on the rumor that he might be a squib. Even though there was no proof to back up this rumor. So I offered to raise him and since you can't have kids thanks to that dark mark I thought I might surprise you."
"Ooooh my own little boy" She giggled darkly. "Alright can I see him please please"
He took him from the playpen in the living room and handed him into her arms. Bellatrix smiled as she gently rocked him in her arms. He was a beautiful baby in her eyes. She could see the slight traits of the black family in him. He had the black family hair and soft skin. She saw him open his eyes and she saw the killing curse color in them.
"Hello little Harry I'm your new mother Bellatrix. Your going to be the perfect little snake this world has ever seen." Bellatrix cooed.
"No my Harry will not be a snake." Lily shouted. "Give my son back!"
"You have no authority, your husband disowned Harry but he also washed his hands on him. That means James cuts all ties with Harry. Therefore Harry is officially and legally mine" Nikolai explained to the crying Potter matriarch.
Taking the certificate and pulling out a blood quill he signed and filled out his part of the certificate. Bellatrix did the same as it became official. Harry was now the Peverell heir and son of Nikolai and Bellatrix. He then read it over to ensure everything was filled out.
Birth Certificate
Name: Alexei Cygnus Nicholas Peverell (formerly Harry James Potter)
Birthdate: July 31, 1980
Father: Nikolai Vladimir Peverell-Potter
Mother: Bellatrix Druella Peverell nee Black
"Everything is filled out perfectly and we bestowed upon our son a new more powerful name. He will be the glory of the House of Peverell. We will go to Gringotts and perform the blood adoption ritual making him officially and biologically ours."
Bellatrix squealed in happiness, she may not be able to have children of her own. But her little Alexei was a blessing in disguise. She was going to raise her son to be a proper pureblood heir and will train him in everything she was raised with. She also agreed to give him a muggle education. She didn't hate muggles and muggleborns anymore but she did tolerate them.
"Well then my wife and I shall take our leave gentleman." Nikolai chuckled.
"I can't believe you married a death eater! You betrayed the light! You betrayed the family." James shouted. "I disown you uncle! Once you leave never ever come back. Your dead to me uncle Nikolai your dead to all of us."
Nikolai shrugged it off as he and his wife and son stepped out of Potter Manor and apparated to Peverell castle to live out their happy life and raise their son to become a powerful and honorable wizard.
Howdy everyone I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter of the rewritten version of my story Brothers to the end. Let me know what you think and I welcome all critics and reviews. Also give me your ideas and what shipping you believe Harry or Alexei would be best suited with.