Chapter 6- Incomplete Deaths
Voldemort screamed as he crumbled to dust. However, he needed to finish off Harry. So, as he crumbled and as he was vanquished, he cast 2 spells to end it all. Firstly, he cast the spell, Obliviate, on Lily and James, but made sure that it last for a time that made them realize that their son was dead. Otherwise, his satisfaction wouldn't be met because they wouldn't be able to feel the pain of a lost son. So, he cast a short-term memory loss, but he didn't account for Lily being able to overcome the spell and being able to remember her son. Then, he cast a magical fire that would drain the power and energy out of little Harry, so he wouldn't be able to escape. So, as Tom Riddle was destroyed, he felt satisfied. Satisfied that his one true enemy was gone. Because, he swore to the wizarding world that night that he would be back. And when he was, he would be ready. And when he was, he would finally take over the wizarding world.
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Lily sat by her son's hospital bed, clutching his cold hand, refusing to let go. James was outside, probably talking to Noah about the situation. Lily knew that if training Noah meant giving up her eldest son, she couldn't go through with it in a million years. She had stayed overnight, trying to comfort or lure her son out of his coma. She tried to give more energy to him. The healer had told her that she could take Harry out of his coma, but she still couldn't find a cure to his draining energy and power. She had told Lily that if he was woken up, he would hurt and he would be full of pain- but he would be alive. So, it was up to Lily. And Lily didn't want to put her son in any more pain, even if it meant not seeing him. The 4 year old squirmed in his bed, indicating that, he indeed, was still alive. His face seemed confused yet determined, as if he was fighting off his rare disease by himself.
"Harry- I want you to know that I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me- I can't believe that I didn't remember you. But, even if I can't believe it, it happened. And I'm sorry for that. I'm sorry for breaking that small promise I made to you when you were 1. It seems so easy to keep, yet, your father had already broken it, a mere 9 months after we made it to you. I'm trying so hard for you. I'm trying so hard to make your father see sense- and I promise- this one I will keep- to make him leave his ignorance behind."
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Remus walked in and sat by Harry.
"Hey, sport- I know I wasn't your godfather or anything, but I do know that we have a special bond, a special connection, and I don't want anything to change that. My heart is breaking right now thinking of what you had to endure, and my heart is being ripped into pieces seeing you in this shape. I know that you're going to overcome this power-draining disease, because I know you Harry. Harry, you may be small, and you may have a toddler's mind, but if I am sure of anything, I am sure of your braveness and how determined you are. And those two traits combined can defeat anything. I want you to know that I will be here for you throughout all of this. All of us will- and we always will be. Good night, Harry." Remus said, and then brushed Harry's black hair out of his emerald eyes.
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Sirius hugged Harry and refused to let go. He ran his hand through Harry's silky raven hair, and remembered a special time that he had with Harry.
Sirius walked through the doors of the Potter Mansion and saw a small toddler clinging to his feet. Sirius laughed and picked up Harry. "Hey pal, what do you want to do today?"
Harry stood still for a while, looking rather comical as he wondered, and finally said, "Quidich?"
"Sure, we'll play some Quidditch. Do you still have that broom I got you?"
"Yup- I haven't lost it since." Harry responded proudly.
"Okay, then, what are we waiting for? Go get your broom- I'll teach you!" Sirius said, excitedly.
Harry ran upstairs and came back with a golden broomstick. He climbed upon it and started flying outside. Sirius laughed, and then followed his godson outside. "Okay- good Harry! Keep your balance! Good… turn left! Go a little higher! By Merlin's beard, you've got it! A four year old is flying as skilled as a Hogwarts 4 year seeker! Hmm. I think you're ready!" Sirius exclaimed as he threw the snitch into the air. "Be careful! Now, Harry, I want you to dive down and touch your mouth to the snitch. It's wings will then open, and you can chase after it!" Harry did as instructed, and did a perfect dive, and pulled up moments before he would've slammed against the hard ground. Harry then chased after the snitch, performing somersaults and flips in the air. Finally, he raced his broom forward, held his hand out, and caught the snitch. As Sirius watched this, he muttered, "Wow. I must tell James this." " Okay, Harry, come down now."
"Thanks Uncle Padfoot. You don't know how much this means to me!" The toddler exclaimed. A grin spread from ear to ear and he rushed inside to put his quidditch stuff away. Harry wanted to show his godfather one more thing.
"Uncle Padfoot? You know that charms book that Uncle Moony gave me? Well, I've been working on this one spell. I've adapted it a bit, and I want you to shoot a spell at me." Harry said.
Sirius was hesitant. He didn't want to hurt the toddler. "I don't know, Harry…"
"Please!" Harry started to fake cry.
"Oh, all right!" Sirius gave in. He took out his wand. "Now, I'm not going to make this spell very powerful. Stupefy!"
Harry muttered an incantation, and a blue shield surrounded him. The spell backfired and it hit Sirius, causing him to stumble backwards. "Wow. What else do you know, Harry?"
Harry shrugged, and then remembered something. He took out a trainer's wand that his mother had given him and asked Sirius to move a flowerpot closer to him. "Incendio!" The flowers burst on fire, and, before Sirius could say anything, Harry said, "Aguamenti." Water came squirting out of the wand and put out the fire. Harry grinned seeing the shocked look on Sirius's face. "Wait- I have one more!" Harry pointed his wand at Sirius. " Sirius- sorry, if this hurts. Ligellimens!"
Sirius felt Harry looking in on his memories. Sirius pushed him out, and said, "Wow. Harry that's beyond advanced! You are a very powerful wizard- I need to tell your mum and dad this. Come with me."
"Thanks Uncle Padfoot. I couldn't have done it without you." Harry took Sirius's hand and they walked into his dad's study.
"Uh, James?" James failed to look up from his work.
"Prongs!" Sirius shouted. James looked up.
"What?" James snapped. Then, he saw Sirius looking at him. "I'm sorry, Sirius. I just have a lot on my mind right now. Dumbledore's saying that Noah should get a training wand, but the thing is, Noah isn't doing a lot of accidental magic. The only magic he has performed is changing the color of a rock."
"Well, I have something that might cheer you up. Harry has done some very powerful spells. He cast a shield, a fire, created water, and looked into my mind." Sirius grinned happily. Harry looked down at his feet and smiled, glad that he was getting recognized.
"Oh. Um…" James sighed. He had to see this. It was, after all, his son. "Fine, one spell. Then, I have to go take care of Noah."
Harry grinned. "Okay, follow me." Harry led him outside to the garden where his brother was playing with a cat. " Deprimo." Harry pointed his wand to the cat, and his feet immediately softened, leaving the cat to crawl around.
James was about to mutter his congratulations, when Noah started crying because his cat-friend went away. Then, James did the unexpected "Noah- it's okay. Your brother was only trying to show me something. In fact…" James hugged Harry. "Good job, son. You actually are a good wizard."
Sirius sighed at the memory. That was one of the few times when James was proud or defended Harry. But, after that exclamation, everything went downhill…
"Since Noah is going to have to defeat Voldemort, I suggest that you train Noah to be better and better until he's the greatest wizard. Please, Harry- he is, after all, the boy-who-lived."
Harry's joy didn't last. "Dad- can't you just be proud of me for once! I'm showing mummy. Daddy- I thought you loved me." Harry started crying as he ran inside. Sirius shook his head at James and then ran after the toddler. Yet again, James was consumed by his ignorance.
Sirius hugged Harry. "I'm sorry. Your mum, Remus, and I will do everything to make your father see sense. Harry, I just want you to know that people care about you in this world- and those are the people that matter. Always think about the people who do love you- not the ones who don't.
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Hagrid went inside.
"Harry- I didn't have a bond to you like Lily, Sirius, Ron, or Remus. As a matter of fact, you didn't even know me. But, I have been watching you, and you are amazing. I was the one to give you Hedwig. Although you don't know me, I do know that you are a kind, affectionate, and compassionate wizard. That is more than your brother will ever be. You know, I don't think that being powerful is what being a wizard is all about. It's about having something to live for. It's about being somebody good. It's about having something worth fighting for. And, I believe, that you will succeed and move onto do great things in life. Harry, not only are you a powerful wizard, but you are also the most kind-hearted one ever. And, I appreciate you for that. As do others- plenty of others, whether you know it or not."
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Ron looked onto his best friend in misery. He felt a few bruises on his cheek, and started to feel pain. It seemed, that since Ron gave Harry his coin, that Ron felt a little pain that Harry went through, and vice versa. Ron remembered the first time he and Harry met each other after the party. It was a beautiful day in Diagon Alley, when…
"Hey, Harry, want to go get some ice-cream?" Ron said.
"Sure, but, can we visit the pets, I want to get some food for Hedwig." Harry asked.
"No problem." Ron responded.
As they were walking, Harry suddenly fell down in agony. Ron touched the top of his own forehead, wincing at the slight pain, as he looked over his best friend. His mum was standing behind them, wondering what was going on.
"Harry? Sweetie, are you okay?" Molly asked, concerned.
Harry didn't respond. His eyes just kept turning a darker green and he just kept holding his forehead. Ron bent down beside him and brushed away Harry's hair. He ran his hand across his lightning shaped scar and finally roused Harry.
"Hey, mate, you okay?" Harry shrugged it off and reluctantly nodded. Ron had begged his mom to let them go to see the pets themselves, so, finally, Molly agreed to stand outside the store. Ron and Harry entered and saw millions of pets staring at them. There were owls, cats, toads, rats, and even familiars. Ron looked around for his own pet when, suddenly, a tall man in a black cloak ran into them. He looked down at them, peered at their shopping supplies, and looked from side to side.
Then, he pulled Harry into a dark corner, and before Harry could say anything, the figure said, "I sense you are a very powerful wizard. You are destined for greatness. It seems that you carry two great burdens on your shoulders, and I know that you will succeed in lifting one of them. The other, will come and go, however will never completely pass. I also sense that your great powers are being overshadowed- young wizard, I advise you- use your powers for good. Use your powers wisely. And step out of the shadow- once and for all. Then, and only then, will you succeed in your mission. Goodbye, young wizard. And- before I go, here is a trinket. If you ever need advice just speak one simple word to it- help. Goodbye." The man handed Harry a phoenix feather that was unique- it was covered in different colors. Harry stuffed it away and ran back to Ron.
"That was weird." Said Ron.
"Yup- I got Hedwig's food, let's go get that ice cream."
"Well- wait! I have a rat, but I also want another pet. Like my familiar, you know?"
"Okay, Ron, I'll help you!" Harry responded excitedly. The pair looked through all the selections when, suddenly, a black-taloned phoenix started cawing at Ron. It rested its beak against Ron and started cawing again. Ron started saying something to it, and the phoenix nodded. "Wow, Ron! Your familiar is none other than a phoenix! Dumbledore has a phoenix! Good job, Ron! Wait 'till you tell your mum this!" Harry congratulated his friend. Ron paid for it and showed his mum his new pet. Molly hugged him, and then they continued onto get ice cream. That day was a very special day for both of them. Yet another bond that Ron and Harry shared.
So, as Ron left, he spoke the same exact words that all Harry's visitors had ended with. "You have to live, Harry." And, so he did. So, that night, Harry Potter and Tom Marvolo Riddle had incomplete deaths.