Avada Kedavra's True Meaning

by keeperoliver

Lily Potter and Selena Lovegood found the true meaning of the Killing Curse, and took precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones. What did this entail. Joanne Rowling set the stage for many aspiring authors. I am just one of them.

2. Chapter 2

Avada Kedavra's True Meaning Keeperoliver Chapter 2

Lily and Selena tried for a second time to convince the Dept. to accept their theory of the true meaning of the killing curse, but it fell on death ears. Even with the books they provided it was not enough to get them to believe the killing curse was not actually a death sentence for the recipient.

The two continued on with their plans for preserving the bodies of every one they knew that fell to the curse. Potter Manor had been opened, and the lower level secured for any who would be kept there. After the prophesy became known, Lily felt sure her and James would be the ones keyed on by Voldemort. Having not seen Peter for over two weeks, pretty well secured Lily's thoughts of him changing sides.

Peter himself stayed away from the Potters in order to wait for Remus to leave. He was too alert with his enhanced sense of smell. He also knew from Severus that Dumbledore was getting ready to send Remus on another trip top convince the werewolves to side with the light. He would not even be there when the Fidelius would be set at the end of September. Once Peter was made the secret keeper, he would suggest a date for the dark lord to strike. It would be when it was least expected.

AK-}

As he was told, Remus had been sent by Albus to Albania to try and get the help of the werewolves. Peter then showed up on the Potter door step to get the date that the protection charm would be cast.

Peter tried to sneak into the house and find out further information, but Lily had purchased a Kneazle for some reason, and it was almost the end of the rat, when he climbed down the chimney, and the Kneazle chased him back up it.

James and Sirius spent many hours preparing the area for the ones they hoped would never need the room. The stasis charms would be placed on the bodies once they were secured in the room. The room was enchanted to open at the first sign of breathing from any who awoke. It would not end the stasis of any other person. It would also reseal itself when the person left the room. The room could only be open when breathing from the spelled person inside it. A very complex spell that was put up by Filius.

Once the room was ready, Lily had a long talk with James and Sirius. "James, I don't know how you feel about this, but I think you and I will be the target of Voldemort. I know that Frank and Alice are also considered as targets, but the way the prophecy went, Harry sounds like the one chosen. Remember that line As the seventh month ends? Harry was born one minute to midnight on the 31st. James I don't want Harry to die. I will protect him with my life if I have to. I hate this idea of making Peter our secret keeper. Why did Remus suggest such a thing?"

"Lils, in order for us to prepare ourselves, we have to let him lead Voldemort into our trap. We have to give him the false information. I know it's risky, but what else can we do. If we make Sirius our secret keeper, we may never get another chance to get Voldemort. The stakes are too high to back down now."

"I know that, but we are using Harry as bait to catch that bastard, and I don't like it. He's our son James, our only son. I love him and don't want to lose him. Sirius, you have to promise me that no matter what, if anything happens to James and I, you will take Harry to the manner, and use our blood for the wards on the manor. Do Not let Albus take Harry to Petunia. If that happens, and if Our plan works, you will be ground up for dog food when I get back. Petunia must not get Harry."

"Lil flower, nothing is going to happen to you and James. You worry too much. Baldoldfart will be caught, and it will be us that saves the day. End of story. But just to let you know, Minnie and I have a plan that if anything were to happen to you and James, Heaven forbid, Harry will not end up with Tuna fish and the whale."

"Pads, this is not a joking matter. My sister hates the fact that I have magic, and she doesn't. She is insanely jealous, and if Harry were to be left with her, she will hurt him somehow. I don't now what this plan is, and with you, I don't know if I want to know what it is. If Minerva is involved, then she must think it has a good chance of working. Albus is set in his way, and is too controlling. He will feel that Harry must be raised by family, and Petunia is anything but family. Family means love, and there is no love from Petunia, towards us. She thinks of us as freaks."

"I'm sorry Lils, I know you want Harry safe, and I promise you that if anything were to happen, he will be. I will raise him as if he were my own."

"NO YOU WON'T! You will raise him as if he were mine. I don't want to see another Marauder coming into the family. I have plans as well. If something were to happen, Harry will be raised by you and someone else as a mother figure. You will listen to what she says if you know what's good for you."

"Is she scary?"

"Very."

"NO, NOT MOLLY! Please tell me it's not Molly? It can't be Molly. She's no fun at all. Why everything I had planned will go down the drain. Now you have to stay safe, in order for me to keep my sanity."

"Then I suggest you reconsider you plans, as she will not be alone. Selena and I promised each other that if anything were to happen to one of us, the other would step in and take control. So it would not only be Molly, but Selena as well."

"Yes Lil Flower. I'll behave myself. But you better make sure nothing happens to you. For one, you James, Harry and Remus are my family. Two, Molly thinks I'm still a kid. Three, Selena thinks I'm an idiot."

"You are still a kid, and an idiot to boot. Your not stupid though. Sirius, these are some rough times we are facing, and you have to become a more responsible person if we are to survive. I'm not saying give you fun all together, but to use it with respect. Use it to lighten a mood. Use it to cheer someone up. Use it when the situation requires it. Not all the time."

"I will try Lily. For you I will try."

AK-}

The Fidelius was set, and Peter reported back to his lord. It was set up for the trap to take place on 15 October, under the pretense of a party for Peter as being the secret keeper, and the Potters thank you for taking on the responsibility. When nothing happened that evening, everyone started to have second thoughts about Peter. Those thoughts began to grow stronger, as time went by, and nothing happened.

Lily herself wanted to apologize to Peter for her thinking he was a traitor. On the night of 31 October, she asked him to visit their home for dinner. When James heard the gate open in the front yard, he looked out the window, and saw that Peter was not alone. "Lily, take Harry and run. The bastard has finally shown his true colors and brought Voldemort with him."

"No James we will fight together. As long as I am with you, I am not afraid to die."

"Lily, you have to protect Harry. Now go, and I will gain you some time. Hurry as he is at our front door." And then the door was blasted off it's hinges. Lily took Harry and ran upstairs and put Harry in his crib. Then she heard the familiar cry. "Avada Kedavra!" She knew James was down. She didn't know that James was able to put Peter down before he fell to Voldemort.

Lily heard the bastard come up the stairs and walk down the hallway towards the room her and Harry were in. How he knew exactly where they were she didn't know. Lily took her wand, and placed it in the holster James gave her that was attached to her thigh. In order for this to work, she had to willingly sacrifice her self to ensure Harry's safety.

She tried to block the door by moving the dresser in front of it, but it was no use. His magic was too powerful. He blasted the obstacle away, sending shards of wood everywhere. She saw where Harry was hit by a piece on the forehead, and blood was dripping down his face. Before she could tend to him, Voldemort was in her face. "Step aside, and no harm will come to you. I only want the boy. You do not have to share the same fate as your husband."

"No, you can't have my son. I will protect him with my life."

"Why are you so intent on dieing. When you die, I will still kill the boy, and you will have died for nothing. Stupid woman, so be it. I will kill you, then the boy. Avada Kedavra!"

Lily dropped to the floor, with a look of shock on her face, as she felt the magic leave her. Her last thought being,'Selena we were right. Protect Harry.'

Voldemort then turned to Harry. "This was too easy boy. It's a shame that you have to die as well, but I can't take any chances. Avada Kedavra!"

The spell hit the shield that took place when Lily sacrificed herself to protect Harry. Harry was never hit, and the curse that was meant for the child rebounded and hit himself. Voldemort felt his magic leave him, and as a spirit it took off to find a body to preserve his magic. Harry remained in the crib, his head bleeding. Voldemorts magic had blown the back wall out, leaving debris in it's wake. Harry sat there crying from the pain of the cut, and the loss of his mother. The feeling of being all alone filled his mind. He didn't know what was going on, but he felt the loss of his family, and it hurt worse than his bleeding wound.

AK-}

As soon as thew wards were breached, Sirius received the signal, and tried to floo to James and Lily's side, but the Floo was blocked. The same was true for apparation, as he was blocked from four blocks away. Once he got to the home, he saw the damage to Harry's room. And began crying for his god son.. When he walked in, and saw James and Peter down, he went right away to James. There wqere no marks on him, but there were no life signs. "SHIT! Lil Flower, I hope you were correct with this True Meaning Shit. I will put James in the room for you. I hope you are alright."

He flew up the steps, and the first thing he saw was Voldemort lying there, dead as James. "Lils, you beautiful doll, you did it. You kicked the bastards arse. Now where are you?" He walked into the room, and saw Lily lying a few feet from The puke. "OH NO, LILS. Why you?" He looked into the crib and saw harry lying in it, covered in blood. "Harry my boy. You too?" Sirius had his face in his hands crying for all that he lost this night. He would do what Lily asked, and her and James would be set up in the room. The hard part would be burying Harry. Sirius walked over to Voldemorts body, and kicked it as hard as he could. Then he kicked it again. Then his side. He kicked until he was too tired to continue. He then went to the crib and picked up the body of his god son. He almost passed out when Harry looked into his eyes, "Pafoo, mommy gone. Mommy gone Pafoo. Why mommy Pafoo?"

The tears streaming down Sirius' cheeks began to flow harder. How could you tell a child why his parents were possibly dead. Sirius didn't understand it himself. If what Lily said were true, then why aren't her and James back, Voldemort is dead. Or is he? He knew that there were times when both he and James felt they did away with him, only fore him to return. Was this going to be another one of those times?

Sirius took Harry down stairs, covering his head so he wouldn't see his father lying there. As he passed Peter, he kicked him in the sides as well, and heard a groan come from him. He hit Peter with a Petrificus Totalus, and a binding charm, then took his and James Wands to make sure he did not get away. He already had Lily's and the bastards wands. He took Harry outside, only to be confronted by Hagrid.

"Sirius, how are they?"

"They are both dead Hagrid. Lily and James are both dead. Voldemort is gone as well. I have to get Harry to Selena."

"Sorry, can't let you do that Sirius, I've got orders from Professor Dumbledore to bring Harry to him. He will take him to his family."

"I am his family Hagrid. Not that skinny bitch sister of Lily's. Or that fat arse son of a bitch."

"Please don't make me take him from you Sirius. I don't wanna hurt you. I have to do what the Professor told me to do."

"FINE! You take Harry, but I will fight to get him back. How are you getting back?" Sirius looked around to find no means for transportation.

"Same way I got here. I still have your bike you let me borrow. Right nice piece of work that is. I'll give it back when I am done with my assignment. I'm sorry Sirius, I really am." And he took Harry and left for the bike.

Sirius returned to the home, and took Peter and left for the Ministry. He turned him over to the Auror department. Once he did that and filed the report, he left for the area he and Minnie talked about in their plans. The wooded area of the park was empty, and he disillusioned himself to try to avoid being noticed by anyone. He walked to the fence surrounding the Dursley home, and saw Dumbledore and Minerva leaving Harry on the doorstep. Sirius almost jumped out to yell at the old goat, leaving a child on a doorstep, in the cold night air. He then thought that Minerva would have done that if she thought it was too cold.

Once the two were gone, he walked up to the doorstep, and took Harry into his arms. He felt the Heat Charm Dumbledore put on Harry's blankets. Sirius took Harry with him back to the woods, and Apparated away.

He landed outside the protected area of the Manor. He walked in the yard and heard the gate close behind him. He walked to the front door, and it opened for him, like it was expected. These were the wards put on the Manor. It recognized the people that were on the list and allowed them to enter.

Once he got Harry settled, He floo called Selena, and asked her to come watch him, while he took care of Lily and James' bodies. Selena came through carrying her bundle of Joy. Sirius knew of Luna, and loved her like he did Harry. She was as cute as one other little girl he knew. Ginevra, Molly and Arthur's little girl had also wormed her way into his heart. He looked forward to the time they were all here to help raise Harry.

Selena got Harry, and placed him beside Luna in the crib, then walked Sirius to the door. "Remember Pads, You have to wait until the authorities pick up James and Lily, and deliver them to the hospital so that they can be declared dead. It has to be posted in the Prophet for the right people to hear. They have to know they are dead, and they can relax. Maybe we can catch them in a relaxed mind set and begin to gather up those we think are Voldemorts Followers."

"I understand Lena. I will take Lily and James to St. Mungo's myself, and wait for their announcement. Once they do, I will bring the bodies here. Probably some time tomorrow. Be ready for when I get here. I don't like the idea of them being left in that condition for too long a period. They have to be preserved and safe."

"I know my part Sirius, I just don't want you to act too soon on your end. The Death Eaters have to think they're dead. We wouldn't have to do all this if the Ministry had accepted our findings. Stupid people. Even after seeing what we found, they think if you are dead, there is nothing further that can be done."

"I know Lena. Pure Blood thinking at it's worst. They don't think a muggle born or a half blood are capable of such intelligence. If that is the case, why hire them for positions in the Ministry. Well, I better be off. I will see you tomorrow." and Sirius walked past the barrier and apparated to the home of his friends. He took James and Lily to St. Mungo's and it was there that he found out about Frank and Alice being sent to the incurable wing. He thought that It was absurd. There had to be a way to bring them back. The memories were still there, they just had to be brought forward. He would get with Selena later to talk about it. Right now he had to worry about James and Lily.

The Healers on duty examined them and signed the death certificate, officially declaring them dead at 0427 AM on the morning of 1 November 1981. The Prophet was given the story and it was in the morning paper. Sirius waited until he read it, before asking for the bodies of his friends in order to properly care for them. They were released to his care, and he took them to Selena so that everything could be done to preserve them. They were laid on the beds and the stasis charm was placed. They left the room, and as soon as the left, the doors closed behind them, to stay closed until they once again breathed, or so they hoped. Sirius released a bulletin that the Potters had been placed in a tomb belonging to the family, and it was once again printed in the Prophet.

AK-}

Sirius and Selena sat at the kitchen table, and Sirius brought up his question about Voldemort, "Selena, if Voldemort is dead, why aren't Lily and James awake. Do you think there is a possibility that he is not dead?"

"You know Sirius, sometimes you amaze me. I had been thinking on that one myself. My first thought was that Lily and My findings were wrong. That they were actually dead. Then I thought about all the false claims that Voldemort was dead, only for him, to show back up. I have a feeling I know why this is, and it sickens me to think about it. It is the most vile magic there is. Have you ever heard of a Horcrux Sirius?"

Sirius got the same feeling as Selena. "As much as I hate to admit it, yes I do, and you are right. If he has created a Horcrux, then we have no idea where he could have it hidden."

"It's not just that Sirius, what if he created more than one. With his lack of feelings it could be possible. Think about this, what if he has created say, five. If you think one is hard, then with more than that, it becomes even harder. How do we detect this type of magic? How do we destroy this type of magic. Fiend Fire or Basilisk venom are the only two ways I know of. I can't control Fiend fire, and I don't wish to battle a Basilisk for one of it's fangs."

"I only know of two people who can control the fire, and one of those is out of the question. The other is Dumbledore. Maybe there is a Goblin who can control it. As for the Basilisk, let's just say, that is not an option for now. I may be insane, but I'm not crazy."

"Think about what you just said Sirius while I go put some tea on. Insane but not crazy. Where do you come up with these things?"

"My head is full of them Selena. Ask Lily? SHIT! I'm sorry Selena, I didn't know what I was thinking. Please don't cry. You'll have me crying as well."

"I know you didn't mean it Pads. But she hasn't even been gone a day, and I miss her already." Selena cried.

"I do too. I can't believe they are gone. Well not gone for good I hope, but they are not with us at the moment. Damn, how do you explain this?"

"We are in a temporary separation from our friends. That's the way I like to look at it."

Sirius nodded his head. It made as much sense as any thing else he could think of.

They sat and chatted while they drank their tea.

AK-}

Lucius Malfoy was in a world of trouble. He has been notified that he is to appear before the Wizengamut for his involvement with Voldemort. The crimes he has committed against his fellow Wizards, and his crimes against muggles. He knew he could bribe Fudge, but he was not present for this hearing. Once he was seated, two Aurors took to each side to guard him. Then Amelia Bones nodded her head, and the two guards grabbed his left arm, and pulled his sleeve up to show the court the dark Mark on his arm. "What do you have to say on this Mr. Malfoy? Were you under the Imperious when this was given?"

Lucius knew he was done for. It was a known fact that you had to freely ask to receive the mark. It was the only way it could be given. It was a blood oath, that had to be given. You could not do it under an Imperious. It would not take affect.

"Are you going to answer my question Mr. Malfoy? It is a simple question with a simple yes or no for an answer. Of course since we already know the answer, and have several of your friends already in custody and they like you refused to answer. So, like them, you are hear by sentenced to like in Azkaban. All your holdings will be confiscated, and your home forfeited. Now do you have anything to say Mr. Malfoy?"

"What about my family? What happens to them. My son is just a baby? My wife is separated from her family?"

"Well I suppose she starts looking for a new home, or asking for help from her estranged family members. She may want to find a job if nothing else."

Lucius dropped his head in defeat. There was no way he could live long in Azkaban. He would rather die a quick death then a slow painful one at the hands of the Dementors. As soon as he was released from the manacles around his wrists and ankles, he mad a grab for the closest guard, but instead of the quick death, he was hit in the back of the head by the second guard, and fell unconscious.

When he later woke up, he was in his cell in prison.

AK-}

Sirius almost forgot to ask Selena about Frank and Alice. Once he remembered, and asked her about their condition, she went into hyper drive. She knew what needed to be done to bring them back before it was too late. If she could perform the spell within the first 48 hours, they could be brought back.

She floo called Filius and asked for his help. The two then went to St. Mungo's and Filius asked for one of the tiny healing wands used for close work on muscle and tendons. He then turned Frank over, and made a slight slit on the back of his head, and used the Enervate on Cerebral Cortex. Frank immediately had a spasm on his bed. His body arched as if he had a bolt of electricity shot through him.

Filius then did the same to Alice, and had the same results. Two hours later they were awake and asking questions.

In the mean time, Sirius had a floo call from the last person he ever expected to hear from. Albus Dumbledore needed to talk with him on an urgent matter.