Prologue – Platform 9¾
James Sirius Potter and his younger brother and sister stepped onto Platform 9¾. Their parents were not far behind. He and his siblings, Albus Severus Potter and Lily Luna Potter were deep in conversation about the new school year. James was heading off for Sixth year and he couldn't wait to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory as Captain. His brother was to be in Fifth year, while his sister would be in Third. All three of them were Gryffindors.
"James! Albus! Lily! Watch out!" shouted his mother. His father was too busy in conversation with one of his colleagues to notice, as a projectile hurtled towards the three Potter children. It was hurtling towards James, who knew that if he ducked and his siblings didn't, they would be hit, so as he pushed them out of the way, it hit him instead on the back of the head, just as he moved to duck.
James Sirius Potter blacked out.
