I saw the man with a mop of black hair. He had a grim smile as he came up to me.
"So I suppose I didn't do too badly. I tried to save Lily and Harry. But I can only assume I didn't manage it..." His face turned somber.
"You've done better than you think, James Potter. My descendants tend to lead lives that end badly, but for the most part are rather well-lived. Let's have a look at some important parts of your life, shall we?"
"James Potter. The song that I feel I can emulate your deeds with is called Hero. Who do you think you were a hero to?"
"Well, Lily means the world to me. Her and Harry are my life. Or at least were. Say, what's with this music?"
Hey
Yeah
"Hehe, well, it's got a good beat but this isn't my type of song."
"I suggest you listen to the lyrics. What they say might determine your fate for the rest of eternity."
"Really? Some teen pop song? Okay..."
I'm no super man
I can't take your hand
And fly you anywhere you want to go
Well, I could fly Lily anywhere I wanted. Until Voldemort began to target us. I couldn't keep her safe the entire time...
"Don't dwell too much on what has already happened. You did what you could and there is no changing it."
Yeah
I can't read your mind
Like a billboard sign
And tell you everything you want to hear
"I always wondered what she was thinking when she got that look in her eyes like she was somewhere else. Sometimes I think she was remembering her old friend Snape... Probably worrying about him. I never liked him an probably never will, but... He was an important part of her life. I wish I knew more about their friendship. I might have even made amends with him. Until he became a Death Eater."
But I'll be your hero
'Cause I
I could be everything you need
If you're the one for me
Like gravity
I'll be unstoppable
"I used to think I could be unstoppable, that's for sure. The fact that Lily wouldn't go out with me frustrated me . . . that's what started it between her and me I think.
I, yeah I believe in destiny
I may be an ordinary guy
With heart and soul
"When it comes down to it I'm not really all that special."
"Not every man gives up his life for another."
But if you're the one for me
Then I'll be your hero
"I wonder if I was Lily's hero... I liked to believe it for sure when I was younger. Then she knocked some sense into me."
"You certainly granted her a few more moments living than you would by running away."
(Could you be the one?)
(Could you be the one?)
(Could you be the one for me?)
Then I'll be your hero
(Could you be the one?)
(Could you be the one?)
(Could you be the one for me?)
Then I'll be your hero
"Merlin, this song is repetitive... I did try to be a hero for Harry too..."
Searching high and low
Tryin' every road
But if I see your face
Well I know yeah
"I'd try anything just to see them again, alive."
I put my trust to fate
That you will come my way
And if its right its undeniable yeah
I'll be your hero
"Fate's a funny thing, huh?"
"Yes, Mr. Potter. You never see what it has in store."
"I hope the next time I see Lily she'll know I did it for her."
"I can't imagine she would assume anything else."
I, I can be everything you need
If you're the one for me
Like gravity
I'll be unstoppable
I, yeah I believe in destiny
I may be an ordinary guy with heart and soul
But if you're the one for me
Then I'll be your hero
"So what happens if the song is negative?"
"Then you likely will go into a place of eternal punishment."
"You're a cheery guy, aren't you?"
"It was either use music to ease souls or send them on their way without a word, because I never was one for speeches. I suppose you should be grateful; this song is nearing its end and it evokes no strong memories of you having done wrong."
"Well, I'm not perfect. And there are plenty of things-"
"But you show remorse for them, don't you, when it comes down to it?"
(Could you be the one?)
(Could you be the one?)
(Could you be the one for me?)
I'll be your hero
(Could you be the one?)
(Could you be the one?)
(Could you be the one for me?)
Yeah I'll be your hero
"Could you be the one, could you be the one..."
"Mr. Potter?"
"Yes?"
"I would like you to be able to continue to the afterlife on a high note. Do not force my hand to pick a song that would get stuck in your head for all eternity."
So incredible
Some kind of miracle
That when it's meant to be
I'll become a hero, oh
"It's a miracle Lily ever chose me . . . I had been downright awful to her."
So I'll wait wait wait wait for you
"It took long, grueling years and embarrassment, but I got her to see I genuinely loved her. I wouldn't ask for any more than for Lily and Harry to be happy."
Yeah I'll be your hero
Oh, I,
I can be everything you need
If you're the one for me
Like gravity
I'll be unstoppable
(Be unstoppable)
James nodded to me in understanding as I opened a new door behind me. It is good to note that for those who are as good-hearted as James Potter, they get a treat from me. I give them a song to ease their souls and open the way so that they can 'go home' once and for all. The door is always like that of the place they most felt at home.
I,(I) yeah I believe in destiny
I may be an ordinary guy
With heart and soul
But if you're the one for me
Then I'll be your hero
"Godric's Hollow," James Potter murmured. It was an old wooden oak door, and what was beyond it I didn't know. That was for James to find out. As he passed through, a new person began to walk towards me from the distance, just as they always do. It was a woman.
(Could you be the one?)
(Could you be the one?)
(Could you be the one for me?)
But I'll be your hero, oh
(Could you be the one?)
(Could you be the one?)
(Could you be the one for me?)
James was about to close the door behind him when the woman was close enough to make out the features of. The man's eyes widened in surprise when he saw her, and she looked equally shocked.
"James," she said. She flipped back her deep red hair from her face and smiled sadly. She blew a kiss as he waved-not goodbye, but see you soon.
But I'll be your hero
...
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... To be honest I cannot write about James Potter for the life of me and besides Remus this will probably be my worst one. Next up: Lily Potter!
I will not be including everyone that died, but it would be great to have some input on who I should include for sure. I will be open to suggestions in reviews/PM's that say that they're about this fic, but just because it's said doesn't mean it will be used. I'm terrible at writing about some characters (as evidenced by James) and some of them I don't really want to attempt. But I will consider it if anyone gives me ideas!
See you guys later!
Flute Chick