Disclaimer: Don't own Harry Potter or related characters, all JK Rowlings. I will take credit for all my OCs though.
AN: Thanks for reviews and comments. Not to worry about relationships, I'm well aware they are only 11 now and there will be nothing "serious" until third year at least, they will banter like an old married couple though. Remember that Harry was raised abused in his old life, the Dursley's were miserable people that never showed affection, Harry other than Ginny and Cho never experienced any sort of affection for girls. Now he arrived in this new world surrounded by obvious affection on all sides so now at 11 he and Alyssa are quite affectionate to each other. I don't mean to make this out to seem like they are together and nothing will go beyond hugs, holding hands and kisses on cheeks until probably third year. I say that because I may get tempted earlier for a proper kiss but that's depending on how the story flows. Harry might have the mental urges of an adult. But he is only 11 now. Anyway hope that makes sense and I hope you enjoy the next chapter.
They arrived at the Potter's house for Harry to be surrounded by Sakura, Jake and Jessie "Show me some magic Harry" Jessie asked giving her best puppy dogs eyes. She learnt when she was small that Harry was always weak against her Puppy dog eyes. Lily overheard and said "Jessie your brother just got his want how can he know any..." She was interrupted however when Harry cast the levitation charm on Jessie earning a squeal somewhere between delight and fear. Before he lowered her back down to the ground, Nicky got a odd glint in her eye and ran over and stated "Can you do me now Harry?"
Harry could perform magic because he was living in a household with magical parents. The Ministry wouldn't be able to tell who cast the spell so wouldn't sent out any notices. Plus the wands tracking charms were removed upon the complete bonding between the kids and their wands. Jessie now back on the ground said "No Nicky you can have a turn when I'm finished, it's my turn now" Nicky spun around "That's not fair" Jessie responded smugly "He's my brother, I get to choose and I choose me" Nicky simply retorted while sticking out her tongue "But I'm his favourite girl so I get automatic preference." Jessie looked like she just got slapped "You are not, I am" Nicky simply scoffed "I know I am" Glaring at each other now they continued.
While the youngest Potter and Black argued everyone in the room looked at Harry in a mixture of shock, awe or confusion at seeing him cast magic. Alyssa glared at Harry and hissed "When did you learn that and why am I only learning of this now?" Looking at her calmly he said "I snuck a look at Mum's old charms book, with all her side notes it wasn't hard to understand how to cast it. I didn't tell you because I didn't see the point since we didn't have our wands yet." Lily's look went from confusion to proud to anger "What do you mean you got my book, how did you know where I kept my old school things?" She cast a glare at James who instinctively paled and put his hands up "It wasn't me Lils, I swear"
Looking at Harry expectantly he looked around at everyone minus Jessie and Nicky were watching either him or his Mum waiting for a blow up he sighed "Simple, where do you keep all things you don't need any more Mum?" Blinking she said "The attic, why, oh" She had the decency to blush. Harry had asked that question a few times over the years. "What else can you do Harry?" Jake asked, curious on what his brother might be able to teach him in preparation for his future prank days at Hogwarts.
Thinking about it he said "Uh, well not that much, most of it is just spells that would aid me in pranks." Sakura got that glint in her eye she always got when she thought of a way to get Jake back from something. "Can you teach how to do it Harry?" She tried her own Puppy dog eyes but Harry just looked at her and said "No" She glared at him and said "Why not, I deserve it to get veng..." She covered her mouth quickly and Jake's eyes narrowed. "Hey Harry, I'll give you any chocolate I get for the next year if you teach me and not Sakura." Sakura glared at him and he glared right back.
Sighing Nick walked over and whispered to Harry "Teach me a spell to shut them up and I'll get you Alyssa's diary" Harry actually looked thoughtful for a moment before Alyssa hissed "Don't you dare" Nick's eyes widened and said "How'd you hear that" Alyssa's eyes narrowed further "So it was about me, what did he say Harry?" She asked sweetly, a little too sweetly. Thinking up something quick he said "He offered to tell me what you've been wanting me to give you for your birthday in two weeks" She blinked, blushed and then glared at Nick who paled "Thanks Harry now I'm even deader than I was before."
The adults started laughing and all the kid's minus Harry stopped what they were doing and glared at them. Harry took that moment to walk over to Alyssa and asked "So what did you want for your birthday that caused you to blush so brightly then Lyssa?" She blushed brighter than before and glared at Nick even harder than before. He squeaked out "Harry, stop making it worse, you are only going to prolong my suffering." Harry offered a suggestion.
"You tell me what she wants and I'll protect you from her" That caused Alyssa's glare to turn to himt him. He didn't know why but instincts told him to apologize now and never ask questions later. "Uh, I'm sorry for pushing the question Lyssa, but I've already got your present but if you wanted something else than I wanted to know so I could try and change it." Her eyes softened and she said "I'm sure I'll like whatever it is" Harry sighed in relief as he dodged that bullet.
2 weeks passed by, Harry and Alyssa began reading ahead in their first year books. Well Harry revised briefly than would read something else with a light notice me not charm on the book. Truth be told Harry was reading up on Patroni, he remembered Tonks Patronus changing when Sirius died in his world. Snape's had also changed to his mother's doe when she died in his world, he had changed quite a bit since he came here. No longer an emotionally stunted teenager he was now a loving, powerful protective brother, son and friend. Did that mean his Patronus had changed to something more attune to match his new personality. He would have to try it later.
He put down the advanced charms book of his Mother's and then started reading the Animagus book he got from Remus for his Birthday. He couldn't help but wonder if he never came to this world the Harry from this world would have developed an Animagus form different from either of his, if that's the case does that mean he could potentially have more forms. He had already tested out his Lion form and it did work, well it turned him into a cub but still it worked. But he made a mental note to make Animagus potion to see if it's the same forms as before. If everything went according to plan then he would also give the potion to Alyssa, Neville and a few other key people assuming they became friends.
Alyssa looked at Harry's look of complete concentration and couldn't help but wonder if the look was about her. Was he thinking of her present? Would each of them be sorted into the same house once at Hogwarts? If he ever thought they could become something more? She blushed at the last thought but shook it away. She was too young to be thinking such things wasn't she? Sighing she went back to her book, missing the questioning look on Harry's face at her sigh.
The next day Harry flooed over to the Black's house which a small cage, it was 5am and he had no doubt his mother would go mental when she couldn't find him in a few hours, but this would be well worth it. He cast a wandless silencing charm at his feet and crept up the stairs. He ran a detection spell on Alyssa's door and found nothing but old habits die hard, on the run with Hermione hunting for Horcrux's had made him make it a subconscious habit.
Opening her door after casting a silencing spell on it he walked in, closing it once inside. He cast a light sleeping spell on her then he dropped the cage near her bed, he cast a decent notice me not charm on it and then smirking a little as a thought ran through his head he went and lay down on the bed facing her. Closing his eyes he slowed his breathing down to make it appear as if he was asleep and cast "enervate" wandlessly and wordlessly at her. Alyssa opened her eyes slowly and saw Harry asleep in front of her.
Smiling she closed her eyes again before she processed what she just saw and her eyes flew wide open. Harry was in her bed, asleep, in 'her' bed. She watched him silently for nearly a minute thinking he was just in her head and would vanish soon but he remained. Then suddenly out of nowhere he spoke "Was this a good present than Lyssa?" She screamed, not expecting him to talk all of a sudden. Harry burst into laughter and Alyssa started yelling out many nasty words and started swinging pillows at him.
"It's not funny" She roared and moved to pin him underneath her, she ended up sitting on his stomach as she tried to smother him with the pillow to stop the laughs, but Harry just laughed louder. She roared angrily started slapping him to try to stop him laughing "STOP IT" She cried out indignantly. Sirius charged into the room wand in hand and blinked in confusion at what he saw. He rubbed his eyes and looked again but saw the same thing, except now Harry looked surprised and Alyssa had turned beat red upon realizing their position plus being caught in it. Sirius Black then fainted.
"HARRY JAMES POTTER" Lily Potter roared as she came out of the floo at Black Manor. She went straight up the stairs heading to Alyssa's room. James came tumbling out of the floo a moment later and hurried after his wife. Upon entering to scold her son for leaving the house without telling them she like Sirius froze and blinked in shock once she was through the door. James was confused when he heard no more yelling, so cautiously stepping in to save his son's life if he needed to stopped and went wide eyed at the scene before him.
Harry's face went from surprise at Sirius's arrival to pale white when he heard his Mother's roar. He began looking around for escape routes out of the room and only seeing the window nowhere near him he paled even more. His mother entered the room about to open her mouth when her jaw went slack, her face turning to one of pure shock. This confused Harry greatly, he had been expecting a complete blow up. His Dad too entered the room soon after and his jaw dropped instantly. Harry looked at them strangely, looking around him and Alyssa trying to see what they were staring at. He looked at Alyssa's red face and then looked down. It was then that Harry finally noticed the position they were in and he like Alyssa went beet red. It wasn't so much the position but the fact that they were still under the sheets.
Sirius awoke and looked at James and Lily. "Hey guys what are you doing here?" but they didn't respond, standing up he was about to look at Harry and Alyssa again Harry yelled "NO" and pushed the sheets off them. Lily and James both had relieved looks in their eyes, Sirius looked at the bed and he paled "I thought that was a dream" before looking closer and sighing in relief. Alyssa finally decided to roll off Harry while blushing furiously. "Ummm Hi Dad, Uncle James, Auntie Lily"
That seemed to snap Lily out of her stupor "Harry birthday dear" She said and came and gave her a hug and a kiss, James and Sirius following suit. Adele came in a moment later and said "What was all the fuss about before, Happy Birthday darling," Adele said to her daughter. The other 3 whispered what they thought they saw and Adele started giggling. She whispered to her daughter "Well now it sounds to me like you got something better then what you were hoping for honey" Alyssa if possible went even redder.
An hour later had the other kid's over and Alyssa opening her presents, when she got to Harry's she found it was a small package, curious she shook it but it didn't make a sound, frowning she opened it and found a collar, she cast a questioning glance at Harry who merely smirked asking her to follow him. Walking into her bedroom first he removed the notice me not spell and told Alyssa to walk over to the cloth. "Pull it off Lyssa" She did so and gasped, then squealed and launched herself at Harry hugging him tightly.
She ran back to the cage and opened it, taking out a small Black kitten with emerald green eyes. All the girls in the group awed and tried to get closer. "Harry how did you get it in here, I didn't notice it when I came in here before" Lily asked her son. Harry just smirked and said "Well Mum you seemed a little preoccupied to notice anything at the time I believe." Alyssa looked over to Harry and asked "What's her name Harry?" He merely shook his head
"She was only born 2 weeks ago, she doesn't have a name yet" Thinking quickly she looked at the cat and said "I think I'll name you Emerald, what do you think of that?" The kitten looked up at her innocently and meowed after licking her hand. That brought a bright smile to Alyssa's face. She put the kitten on her bed and again went up and gave Harry a tight hug and thanking him profusely. He just smirked and stated "I take it I beat the idea that you wanted me to give you then" She blushed and nodded as she thought about waking up to see Harry and what occurred after. The kitten just made it many times better.
The rest of August passed relatively quickly, Harry was forced to do various magic for Jessie and Nicky whenever they were over. Their puppy dog eyes were effective on their own but together it was impossible for the boy to resist. He never did anything beyond first year spells though. If either of his parents saw him cast something too advanced he would be questioned.
Both Sakura and Jake had been pestering him constantly to prank the other and he just refused every time they did, finally he stated that it wouldn't be a true revenge prank if they had him help. That stopped them from asking but instead they asked him for suggestions which he was happy to provide, needless to say the two of them were getting quite angry for every prank they caused each other.
He had subtly been helping Alyssa understand anything she couldn't from the first year textbooks as they read ahead. She was now prepared for most if not all of the first year spellwork and he was happy that was the case. Even though magic couldn't be traced to them they didn't want to give them any hints by using charms that his parents would have no reason to perform at home, so they only practiced certain spells. He had mentioned about making the Animagus potion at Hogwarts and she squealed at the idea saying she would love too and he smiled at the enthusiastic girl. "We need to keep this low key Lyssa, if either of our parents find out..." He left the statement hanging and the girl just nodded happily.
Finally September 1st arrived and Harry awoke just as Alyssa burst through his door. She looked disappointed for moment seeing that Harry was already awake but she still got him into a tight hug. "Harry, we can finally go to Hogwarts today" she squealed and he couldn't help but to chuckle "I know Alyssa, have you got everything ready?" Nodding vehemently she also flicked her wrist and her wand out "See Harry, I've been practicing, I'm as good as you now" She happily exclaimed, Harry just rolled his eyes, ever since he did it she had been trying everyday to be able to do the same, but he was glad she finally got it down.
Harry showered and got changed quickly before heading downstairs to meet everyone "Ahh Harry there you are, we were about to send Alyssa to sniff you out" Sirius exclaimed with that ever present smirk on his face. Rolling his eyes he didn't bother to retort at it and walked over to Alyssa who was blushing and glaring at her father took her hand which removed the glare "So how we getting there then?" Looking at her son fondly Lily said "We will apparate direct to the station, here are your trunks, just tap it with your wand once you are in a compartment." She passed over the trunks and the kid's pocketed them.
Alyssa than picked up Emerald's cage and Harry did the same with Hedwig. He had gotten her the same time he went to the pet shop to get Emerald for Alyssa's birthday. He was ecstatic that no one had bought her and couldn't believe that his first companion had been forgotten during their trip to Diagon Alley on his birthday. He had made sure to buy her the best treats and always snuck her some bacon in the mornings, needless to say Hedwig thought she had found the perfect master in Harry.
"Alright since there are so many of you we will apparate you in groups of two. Harry and Alyssa you go with Lily. Sakura and Jacob, you go with James. Nicolas you go with your father. Jessie and Nicola you're coming with me" The group nodded and walked over to their respective adult and in a few moments they disappeared in a pop and arrived at King's Cross Station, platform 9 ¾'s. Alyssa's grin went full bloom as she looked at the Scarlet train. She began walking and trying to pull Harry when he didn't move, frowning she looked back.
"We need to say goodbye first Lyssa" Harry stated and Alyssa grinned sheepishly. Harry turned around and gave his mother a hug and a kiss. She had tears in her eyes "Oh my baby is growing up so fast, I still remember changing your diapers like it was yesterday. Please be careful at Hogwarts Harry and remember to write everyday" Hugging her son tightly. Turning to Alyssa "The same goes to you Alyssa, I'm sure you and Harry can write joint letters perhaps, your family and ours are nearly always together anyway." She smiled while giving Alyssa a tight hug as well.
James walked over put a hand on his son's shoulder "You show those Slytherin's what a son of a Marauder can do son" A smack from his wipe later and he grinned sheepishly "And umm, Snape too" Earning another smack from his wife and an "JAMES" James chuckled and said "Seriously though be careful their son and try to track down that old map of ours. It could come in handy" Harry just grinned at him and James turned to Alyssa giving her a hug and kiss on the cheek "You take care of my boy young lady, lord knows when you both a older..." He was interrupted however by a joint smack from Lily and Adele.
Sirius gave a similar speech to Harry earning him a few smacks before Adele did a similar goodbye to Lily but focussing more on Alyssa. The kid's all came and gave them hugs and kisses where applicable with Jessie and Nicola crying openly now. Harry just hugged both tightly again and stated "I promise me and Lyssa will write you both your own letter's, don't cry, we will be back home for the Holidays in December, it's only a few months away." Both girls kept crying but nodded to his statement. With that done Harry began walking hand in hand to the train with Alyssa. Harry glanced briefly at a large red headed family that he knew well from his old life.
