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Chapter 34: Explanation Time
That weekend I had Sirius distract James with Quidditch for a few hours, so that I could tell Dorea and Charlus the truth. I was waiting in Dorea's potions lab in front of a pensive, which was full of my memories that I'd selected to show as evidence. Dorea and Charlus appeared after a few minutes, with Dorea leading the way. They closed the door behind them, which Dorea sealed before casting a silencing charm. Charlus walked over to the pensive, glancing into it before speaking.
'Dorea has explained that you have something important to tell us, though I must say I am confused... she was rather vague.' I grinned.
'Yes... I am going to explain how I know about the Dark Lord's horcruxes, and why it's important that Sirius and I destroy them. I guess the first thing you both need to know is that I'm from the future. I was born in 1979, and was transported back in time when a curse destroyed a time turner that was hung around my neck.' I watched stunned expressions appear on Dorea and Charlus's faces: Dorea spoke.
'Hun, that's awful.' I shrugged.
'It helped that I knew Sirius and Remus in the future, so I at least felt like I had a little bit of home here... and the boys were very welcoming when I arrived.' Dorea hugged me at this point, as I continued talking. 'The future I came from wasn't bright... the Dark Lord was destroyed in 1981, but not without a huge cost. He was then reborn in 1994, and I was transported back here just before the second war really took hold.' Charlus spoke next.
'Who destroys the Dark Lord this time?' I frowned.
'Your grandson... Harry Potter. There will be a prophecy stating that the child born when the seventh month dies will have the power to destroy the Dark Lord. Voldemort goes after Harry when he's just a baby. James and Lily are both killed attempting to protect Harry... and Lily's sacrifice sets up a blood ward, which protects Harry from the killing curse that the Dark Lord uses. The curse reflexes and destroys the Dark Lord.' I hated the pain in Dorea and Charlus's eyes as I mentioned the death of their only son; I was quiet after finishing my explanation, because I didn't want to hurt them anymore. There was silence, until Dorea spoke.
'That's why unbreakable vows are out of the question?' I nodded.
'I can see how much you both love James; you'd sacrifice yourself for him and your grandson. I promise Sirius and I will save him.' Charlus spoke.
'How?' I answered.
'We're going to destroy the horcruxes, and then kill the Dark Lord before he can kill James and Lily. I was one of Harry's best friends in the future, so I know how it all plays out. I know who betrays them and tells the Dark Lord where to find them... the memories I've prepared will explain everything.' This made Dorea and Charlus glance back towards the pensive, and as they did I invited them to enter. We then plunged into the pensive, appearing in the first memory, which was a memory of Harry, because I thought they'd like to meet their future grandson. It's a memory from my fourth year, when I'm helping Harry with his research for the Triwizard Cup. He's just groaned, head butting the book in front of him. I spoke, explaining the scene to Dorea and Charlus who were both looking curious now. 'This... well, you can probably tell... this is Harry Potter.' Charlus interrupted.
'Of course he's a Potter. Oh wow, he's the spit of James, except his eyes... who's eyes does he have?' I smiled.
'They're Lily Evans' eyes.' Dorea spoke.
'Oh, is that the young witch James invited to the Ball this year?' I nodded.
'Yes, she's lovely.' Dorea and Charlus chuckled: Dorea spoke.
'We know, dear... James hasn't stopped talking about her since Christmas 1971.' I smirked, letting Dorea and Charlus go back to watching Harry. The memory lasted a little longer, before transforming into the memory from the Shrieking Shack in third year. I explained the change of scenery.
'This is my first memory of Sirius.' I gestured towards Sirius as I spoke, meaning Dorea and Charlus turned around. Dorea gasped.
'Oh my! Sirius! What happened to him?!' I gulped as Dorea glanced towards the older Sirius.
'He's been in Azkaban for 12 years.' Dorea's eyes widened as she glance towards me.
'Azkaban! What did he do?' I knew this next bit would hurt: I gulped again.
'He was charged with the murders of James and Lily Potter.' I watched hurt fill Dorea's eyes, whilst Charlus wrapped his arms around her. I quickly explained, because the last thing I wanted to do was upset Dorea. 'He didn't do it. You and I both know he'd never betray James.' Dorea's eyes were filled with tears by now, as she examined the rest of the room unable to look towards Sirius. Charlus rubbed her arm in a comforting manner.
'Darlin, he wouldn't. He's a Gryffindor, he'd die before betraying his friends.' Dorea's eyes fell on Harry at this point, meaning I continued to speak.
'James and Lily's secret keeper sold them out.' Dorea glanced towards me.
'... and everyone assumed Sirius was their secret keeper?' I nodded: Charlus spoke.
'Who was their secret keeper?' I responded with a sneer.
'Peter. Peter becomes a Death Eater.' Dorea's face contorted, before she sneered.
'Knew there was a reason I never liked that kid.' I grinned, whilst Charlus spoke again.
'Slytherin house would've been good for him, they'd have eaten the little coward alive.' I smirked as Dorea gave Charlus a hard nudge, reprimanding him for his prejudiced views on her house. Charlus groaned, rubbing his side. 'Ouch, love.'
Dorea and Charlus watched my memory unfold: shocked expressions appearing on their faces as Harry attacked Sirius. I spoke.
'This is the scene where Harry finds out the truth about how his parents died.' Remus burst into the room at this point and disarmed Harry. I let Dorea and Charlus listen as Remus and Sirius told Harry the truth about how James and Lily died, and eventually it was revealed that Peter was Ron's rat. Dorea's voice appeared at this point.
'Peter's an animagus!' I'd hidden the fact Sirius was an animagus by cutting off that part of the memory, though, I'd forgotten about Peter. I was silent for a moment and it was enough for Dorea to figure out the truth. 'James and Sirius are animagi?' Charlus remained awfully quiet at this point and didn't seem at all that bothered or shocked that his son was an illegal animagus. Dorea glanced towards her husband when he didn't react, and the next second she'd hit him. 'You knew?!' Charlus flinched.
'Ouch. Yes, I caught them last summer trying to sneak out.' Dorea hit Charlus again.
'You should've told me!' Charlus rubbed his arm.
'I promised the boys I wouldn't.' I decided to speak, before Dorea hit Charlus again.
'Don't be angry with them, they did it to help Remus.' Dorea glanced towards me, seemingly confused.
'How does them being animagus help Remus?' There was then a moment's pause before the galleon dropped. I could see Charlus flinch as his wife's voice rose in volume. 'Could those boys be anymore reckless! What where they even thinking?! They could've gotten hurt! Sirius isn't even protected by the Black Family Curse anymore! Werewolves are dangerous creatures! They're unpredictable during the full moon!' The memory finished as Dorea erupted, meaning we were thrown back into the potion's lab. I remained silent for a moment as Charlus attempted to calm his wife down. Dorea calmed down long enough for me to explain that I'd answer any question and to cast the injunction charm. Unfortunately, the injunction charm's parameters only covered future events, so Dorea would still be able to scream blue-murder at James and Sirius for becoming animagi. Charlus and I watch the fuming mother leave the potions lab and make a beeline for the back garden. Charlus rubbed the back of his head.
'I should've told her, she'd have been less annoyed if I had.' I didn't speak, meaning Charlus continued with a more somber tone. 'You will save my son, won't you?' I glanced towards him, telling him I'd try my hardest to save James. He smiled. 'Thank you... that's all I ask.'
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