HP is all J.K. Rowlings brilliant idea, characters you don't recognize are my own, other than that I'm just putting my twist to J.K.'s magical world.
Chapter 4
Missy was one of the youngest of the Potter house elves and in their younger years she was often seen causing trouble with Emmett and James. Irene and Charles Potter loved all their house elves and always treated them as family, but Irene always had a soft spot of Missy.
On this particular day Missy was upstairs with Irene in her bedroom wrapping the quilt they had been working on together for Lily'upcoming birthday. "Oh Missy, it came out just how I imagined, Lily is going to love it!" said Irene as she put the finishing touches on the wrappings. Suddenly Irene became more alert, turning to Missy she could tell the little elf felt it too. "Somethings wrong Mis-"
Before she finished a charge of magic suddenly coursed through out the house. Irene pulled out her wand, she knew that feeling, the Death Eaters had somehow found them and broke the ancient wards on the home.
The bedroom doors bursted open as Charles ran in," Irene love, Death Eaters, they are already inside."
Irene handed Lily's present to Missy, "You need to get downstairs to the other elves, try to get outside the wards and escape. Find Emmett or James somehow, give everyone our love and be safe," she said bending down to give Missy a hug and kiss on the cheek.
"But Mistress-"
"No Missy, this is an order. Don't worry about us, we're not scared of death, we've had a long happy life together, had our family and grew old together, it's time,"Charles interrupted taking Irene in his arms and giving Missy a serious look.
The sound of foot steps grew heavy as the Death Eaters got near, with a watery smile, Charles held his wife in a loving embrace, and gave her a tender kiss, reminding her of their first.
"Once they storm in, run," Irene told Missy, as her and Charles broke apart and faced the door wands at the ready.
Then it happened. The doors seemed to explode open sending Missy flying into the wall in the back of the room, away from her exit. Seven Death Eaters ran into the room firing spells in every direction. Disoriented, Missy grabbed the parcel and crawled towards the doors as fast as she could, curses flying over head. Looking up her masters were fiercely fighting the remaining Death Eaters.
Suddenly one of the Death Eaters fired a spell at the floor in front of Irene and Charles causing it to exploded, and them to stumble. Caught off guard Charles was hit with a Reducto to his collar bone followed by a sickly green curse that hit him square in the chest. His body hit the floor, lifeless. Missy watched the Death Eater raise his wand again this time towards Irene, jumping up she raise her hand and shot a ball of magic at him causing him to fly into the nearby wall cracking his skull.
The final two Death Eaters watched as their comrade slid down the wall onto the floor and turned toward Missy. Too afraid to move she stood helplessly as a curse was fired her way hitting her in the stomach and tossing her through the upstairs window; her back hit broke the glass, and her grip tightening on the parcel as she felt herself fly out of the house.
"Impedimenta!"
Missy felt a spell quickly hit her, then it was as if she slowed down. The last thing she saw before falling out of view was Irene, her wand aimed out the window, a spell having just left her lips, then a green curse hit her from behind and like her husband she fell to the floor lifeless.
As the curse hit Irene her Impedimenta jinx wore off and Missy picked up speed again falling to the snow covered lawn yards away from the house. Pain shot through her legs as she crashed into the ground, her backside hurt, she could feel little specks of glass stuck in her. Lifting her head Missy tried to open her eyes and look at the former Potter Manor. The exterior walls had massive chunks missing out of it and there looked to be dark black smoke slowly spreading through out the inside of the house. Missy could hear the Death Eaters laughing and cheering before a rumble came from inside the manor; the upper floor had suddenly collapsed into the rest of the house. Missy watched unable to move, tears in her eyes, as her families home was destroyed. Her legs was racked with pain, she cried out for help as loud as she could, her vision slowly starting to fade in and out...
"Missy! Missy, wake up," someone was gently shaking her shoulder trying to wake her. Missy opened her eyes to see Emmett knelt at her bed peering at her in the dark looking worried.
"Nightmares again?" Emmett asked. Missy nodded tears spilling from her eyes, Emmett pulled the little elf into a one armed hug trying to comfort her. Missy had nightmares since that horrible day, some nights were worse than others at first, but now it wasn't too often.
Emmett read about the attack two days after it happened, and immediately returned to England, only to find his home in shambles. He fell to his knees finding a snow covered pile of ash and scorched stones laying where was once the beautiful manor he grew up in. In hope of finding anything salvageable he walked around the property, eventually wandering into the woods towards the area his father would take James and himself camping as boys. Sitting on the ground for what seemed like forever Emmett got cold deciding to leave he started to get up. That's when he saw it. Something shiny tucked away inside a hollowed out log.
Bending down to get a better look Emmett's heart sped, it was a bulky parcel wrapped in what he knew to be his mothers favorite golden color. Pulling the parcel out Emmett realized that wasn't the only thing stuff in the log. Lighting his wand Emmett saw a small house elf tucked in a ball inside the middle of the log shivering. Once he finally got the little elf loose he realized who it was. Poor Missy was barely recognizable, her legs were swollen, and she had dried blood on her back with tiny shards of glass sticking out, her skin pale from the cold and loss of blood.
Emmett then acquired a flat in London for him and Missy to stay until she was well enough to travel and spent three weeks getting her back in good health. He helped her with the nightmares and some guilt and provided comfort only family could. And months later upon learning Voldemort found James and Lily, Emmett drowned his sorrows in alcohol and Missy was there to return the favor and take care of him.
It was lucky he had found her, Emmett thought, one more day out in the freezing cold and she might not have made it; then again he might not have either after everything that happened.
"I is okay now Master Emmett, it's late yous should get back to sleeps sir. I's sorry for waking you."
Emmett got up to head to his room, "alright Missy, but you know to come get me if you need anything. And don't worry you didn't wake me,"he smiled walking out and thinking of the mirror that froze over in his pocket and woke him. As he passed Harry's room Emmett peeked inside and was surprised to see Harry sitting on the bed, his legs pulled up to his chest, his eyes still following the tiny golden ball flying around the wall.
"Harry? How long have you been up?" Emmett asked," Are you not tired anymore?" Seeing Harry shake his head no, Emmett walked in. Harry's stomach let out a giant rumble,"Food! great idea!" Emmett smiled reaching his hand out to lead Harry down to the kitchen, where he whipped up a quick meal of biscuits and gravy.
The two happily ate until reaching to fast for his milk, Harry accidentally tipped it over. Emmett quickly stood up to avoid a wet lap when he notice Harry cower in his seat. "Sorry, I'm sorry. I will clean it," Harry said his arms raised to protect him. Seeing Emmett wasn't going to hit him Harry quickly slid out of the chair and ran looking for anything to soak up the milk.
Emmett was aghast, once again he asked himself what did those people do to this poor child. "Harry," he said picking him up off the ground and walking back to the table. "It's alright, watch this," Emmett pulled out his wand and gave it a wave, "Evanesco." Harry's eyes widen, all the spilled milk had just vanished.
"Cool isn't it? It's magic Harry, I'm what you call a wizard, so was your mum and dad, my parents, and you are too. When you get settled in and comfortable I'll teach you all about magic, and your parents too, how's that sound?" Emmett didn't know if Harry fully understood but he looked excited at the prospect of learning, until he let out a huge yawn.
Back upstairs Emmett tucked Harry in, waited till he closed his eyes and left to his room for his own bed. He began to drift off when he felt something poking him in the cheek. Thinking it was a dream he ignored it, until he felt it again. Opening his eyes Emmett could see the out line of Harry holding his stuffed stag looking a bit nervous standing at the edge of his bed. Emmett lifted the blankets for Harry. Hesitant at first Harry crawled on to the bed and snuggled in immediately drifting off to sleep next to Emmett for the rest of the night.
Headmasters Office - Hogwarts
Albus Dumbledore had spent the last hour and half catching up with Mad Eye Moody, his old friend who was a retired auror. He had a wooden leg and a face full of scars, but what stood out the most was his magical glass eye that spun in its socket observing the room.
"So let me see if I understand ya Albus," growled a battle worn looking wizard from across the crescent moon desk. "You want to search for Emmett Potter and bring young Harry back because the Dark Lord is still alive and it would easier to keep Harry safe in England? You do realize Emmett Potter is only found when he wants to be found?"
Dumbledore sighed, "Yes Alastor I know, but I still believe young Harry would be safer here. You know how Emmett is always running off to dangerous lands to study and he is not the type to care and nurture for a young child."
Moody thought for a minute then nodded towards Dumbledore, "Alright Albus, I'll do it. Any leads on where the lad might be?" he asked standing to leave.
"A number properties have been purchase over the last few months in England and numerous other places around Europe, one was an old vacation home of the Potters, I believe Emmett may be staying in one of these homes," Dumbledore said handing over a piece of parchment with the addresses on it over to Moody, who nodded and limped out.
Visibly relaxing in his chair Dumbledore smiled, Moody was the best at tracking people, he would find Harry in no time. Meanwhile it was time to talk to the Weasleys to make sure Harry would have a home to come back to. Checking the time Dumbledore got up to light the fireplace, threw a pinch in and vanished into the green flames.
*ADHP*
Mad Eye Moody watched with his magical eye through the headmasters door as Dumbledore left through the floo. As he left he wondered what Dumbledore was playing at. Sure the oldest Potter was a bit wild and adventurous but he protected his family when he needed too. Was a good fighter during the war too, while the Order wanted to stun everyone, Emmett figured if the enemy fought dirty so would he.
It caused a lot of argument in the Order though. Dumbledore argued as long as Potter aimed to kill he was no better than who they were fighting. Potter argued if someone made him fight for his life he would gladly return the favor. The lad had the right idea though, many good people died trying to take DEs alive.
Looking up Moody realized he was already at the gates leading to Hogmeade. He sighed and rubbed his face. Potter left the Order four months after he joined to travel but mostly it was because of the disagreements. Dumbledore never trusted him the same after that, but Moody did. Potter helped him out of a tight spot once and was someone who earned Moody's respect. Making up his mind Moody decided he would search for the two Potters and see if Harry was in any danger before running to tell Dumbledore. That was IF he could even find the Potters.
Ottery St. Catchpole - The Burrow
The Weasleys were a simple wizarding family, although an old pureblood family they weren't as wealthy or as ancient as others. Arthur Weasley worked at the Ministry of Magic in the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts Office to support his family. His wife Molly was a stay at home mother to their seven children; the oldest child was 13, the youngest, and only girl, would be 3 years in less than a month.
During the war Molly and Arthur were big supporters of Dumbledore, they even joined the Order of the Phoenix along with Molly's brothers, Fabian and Gideon. Since the war ended however they saw less and less of Dumbledore; therefore it was quite the surprise when they received an owl earlier that morning from him asking if he might stop by and discuss something later that evening.
Setting down his paper and adjusting his glasses Arthur Weasley pulled out his pocket watch to check the time. "Dear," he called," it's almost time. The letter said seven." As soon as the words left his mouth the fire place came to life with dancing green flames; out walked a tall old man, wearing long purple robes and a pointed matching hat, he had a long white beard, and crooked nose that held up his rectangle cut glasses.
"Arthur good to see you, not interrupting am I? How is the family?" Dumbledore asked greeting Arthur. Before he could reply Molly bustled out of the kitchen with a tray of tea.
"Professor Dumbledore, how wonderful you stopped by. Please sit, I brought tea," said Molly very quickly as she served him.
"Thank you," said Dumbledore sipping his tea waking for everyone to get comfortable. "As you know I requested to come and speak with you about a few things. Yesterday there was an incident at the residence of Harry arriving it came to my attention he was abused and not cared for properly by his guardians." Molly gasped.
"I am now looking to acquire a new home for young Harry," Dumbledore continued.
"I know you have your hands full with seven children, but I think considering how isolated Harry has been a big family would do the lad some good. Of course for your troubles you will also get 1,500 Galleons deposited into your vault each month."
"It's not about money Albus, we would be glad to take him in. The poor lad, sounds like he'd had one heck of a run around the mill eh." said Arthur.
"Yes, yes, Arthur's right money isn't a problem. Oh, how exciting, I must get Ronald's room straightened up. When will he be arriving Albus?" asked Molly.
Dumbledore frowned, "Well it seems Emmett Potter has taken Harry for the time being. However I have someone out searching for them so we can bring Harry back home."
"If Harry's with Emmett why bring him here? I mean wouldn't he be better off with family," questioned Arthur.
Dumbledore waved him off, "Emmett has always been a free spirited person, I'm confident once he learns Harry will have a stable home to come back to Mr Potter will leave him and continue his travels, Besides traveling could expose Harry any of Voldemort's supporter that left the country, he would be safest close by, where he can be put under wards and monitored."
"Yes that's no way to raise a child, they need stable homes. When he's found Harry shall come live here, he'll be loved and safe and cared for Albus," insisted Molly.
Arthur sat in thought for a while, Emmett always seemed to watch over James, he couldn't imagine him not caring for Harry. Then again he was always on the move, and Dumbledore did have a point a lot of Death Eaters fled to other countries before they could be captured...
"Alright," said Arthur,"We'd love to have him Albus. You'll keep us informed, yes?"
"Of course ,"Dumbledore answered standing to leave, " I shall owl if I hear anything news. I will take my leave now, I've taken enough of your time. Arthur; Molly, thank you for the hospitality," And with that Dumbledore bowed and disappeared back into the flames.
"Well that wasn't what I was expecting, but Oh my Harry Potter coming to live with us...-" Molly babbled as she straightened up and walked into the kitchen.
Arthur stayed in the sitting room wondering, just what was Dumbledore thinking. Emmett was a Potter, he grew up learning the value of family, and Harry was probably safer with him than anywhere wards or not. Arthur headed to bed passing the kitchen where Molly was naming off all the things she has to do before Harry arrived. "IF Harry arrives," he muttered to himself climbing the staircase.
A/N: I know it's been about 2 weeks since there was a new chapter, BUT as i said last time I let to Oklahoma for my bros graduation. So with the graduation and the horrible weather we got, plus spending time with my family, I admit I didn't get a lot of writing done, but its out now! From now on I will be trying to update every Sunday evening or during the day on Mondays. Reviews and suggestions are welcome and appreciated. Thx :)