A Life Not Worth Wanting,
A/N: hope y'all like it!
Chapter One: A Dead Father, A Lost Mother.
There was a soft cry heard, and next thing James knew, he was a father. "It's a boy" the nurse announced happily, as James, Sirius, Remus and Peter rushed to see the first baby of the four. Little did they know that he would be the only one. They excitedly admired the baby boy, who's brilliant emerald-green eyes sparkled back at the four men.
"Congrats, Jamsie." Sirius whispered, as both Lily and James smiled back at him.
"Sirius, we would love it if you became our Harry's godfather." Sirius Black, for the first time, was silent. The others cracked up, as he gaped at his best friend, in shock. "Why me?" Came Sirius' reply, once the shock loosened. "Because, Siri, we cant trust the other two, they'd probably torture our poor sun. We want you to take him, if anything ever happened to us." All Sirius Elliott Black could do, was nod as the only reply. Sirius Black, was officially the godfather to one Harold James Potter.
Half a year later, Sirius Black received a wizarding call from one James Potter. "Hey Jamsie" Sirius said happily, as he waited for his friend to answer. James sighed. "Hey Siri." He said softly, letting Sirius know that something was wrong.
"What's wrong?" So, James told his best friend all about Voldemort being after them, and how Albus had suggested the Secret Keeper idea. Sirius listened, wondering where it was all going. "And so, we are going to go with the Secret Keeper idea, but we need someone to do it. Someone we both trust. We want you to do it." There was a long silence, before Sirius spoke. "M..me? W...w...why?" Sirius was very shocked at what he was being asked to do, but once James explained why, he sighed in agreement. "Ok, Jamsie, I'll do it." So, that was it. For months, Sirius was keeping a rather heavy secret, and it was ten days until Harry's first birthday. Sirius had managed to keep it safe for so long, but in the back of his heart, he felt that Voldemort knew that he was the Secret Keeper.
Sirius walked to the small house that James, Lily and Harry were living at, knocking at the door. Lily appeared, and let him in, smiling at him. "Hey there." Sirius greeted her with a kiss on the forehead, holding her protectively. Lily laughed at him, and they both shut the door behind them. "James is in the other room, if you want to get him." She told him, picking up the small child from his crib. Sirius smiled, and took Harry from her arms.
"Hey baby Prongs." Sirius whispered, holding the child tightly. "I missed you." Harry reached for his Uncle Paddy's face, grabbing a chunk of hair. Harry yanked at it, causing Sirius to chuckle. "Lets go find your Daddy, shall we?" Leaving Lily to cook, he took the small child into one of the other rooms, spotting James sitting at the Piano. There was rather beautiful music being played, which brought tears to Dear Padfoots' eyes. He waited for his friend to finish, and then smiled. "Prongs, that was wonderful." James looked up, a bright smile on his face as he greeted his best friend. "What's up?" He asked, taking Harry from his godfather. Sirius softly groaned, not wanting to tell him this.
"I think it would be best if we switch secret keepers. I know that Voldemort knows that im the Secret Keeper, and I feel that we need someone else to do it. Someone like Peter." James carefully eyed his best friend, and soon agreed. "Ok. We need to get Peter here AS.A.P." A week later, Peter was the secret keeper.
Peter's View.
I had finally done some good. That idiot Sirius made me Secret Keeper. My Lord will be proud. I walked towards the meeting, arriving at the Malfoy Mansion. I waited until Lucius answered the door, letting me in. Together we walked to the sitting room, where Voldemort was waiting. I smirked, unaware that there was a childs toy on the floor. I slipped, but quickly got myself together, facing My Lord. "Ah yes, young Pettigrew. You have news for me, I suppose." I nodded, kissing the hem of his robes. "It's been done, my lord. They have made me Secret Keeper." Voldemort smirked, glad to hear that news.
"That's some of the best news I've heard. We shall have the Potters by Halloween." He said proudly, as I nodded in agreement. "Thank you, Master." I bowed, before exiting the same way, careful not to trip over the toy. I walked out of the house, feeling proud. Sure, James had done a lot for me, but which was more important? My life or his? Knowing the answer, I walked home, glad that Voldemort was pleased with me.
End of Peter's View.
3 days later, all gathered to celebrate young Harry's first birthday. Presents were given, smiles were sent, hugs were given. Sirius proudly held his godson, kissing his forehead gently. The party was over, but for Sirius, being with his cute godson was one of the most incredible feelings ever. His birthday passed, and Sirius left, not knowing that he wouldn't see them anymore.
Four months later, Sirius went to his godson's house, hoping to have him for the night. When he got there, chaos erupted. There stood Voldemort, wand in hand, muttering those fateful words. Sirius sobbed, as he watched his best friend fall to the ground, and knew he had to stop this. He broke into the door, spotting Pettigrew standing next to Voldemort. And yet, Voldemort wasn't trying to kill him. The red eyes flashed angrily at Sirius, as he neared Peter.
"You Traitor!" Sirius yelled, angrily. "You betrayed the people who have done so much for you! Your nothing but a weak rat, and your not worthy of the name Wormtail!" he roared, just before Voldemort's wand turned on him. Saying the two words, Sirius slumped to the ground much like his friend had done, and Voldemort smirked at Lily.
"I will ask you once more." Voldie announced. "Join me, or die." Lily's eyes narrowed, refusing the offer. "Never!" She shrieked, holding her baby protectively. "Dear Great niece of mine, join me. We can be powerful, together." But Lily still refused. "I'm sorry for this, dear Lily." Tom said softly, raising his wand. Lily freaked, muttering a rather powerful protection spell for her son, as Voldemort announced, "Crucio!" Lily began to twist, not having experienced this before. Soon, her body had slumped much like the others, as Tom smirked at the small baby, who's Emerald Green eyes sparkled in fear. "Avada Kedavra." He said lazily, wand pointed at Harry. Something magical happened at that moment. the green light flowing towards Harry was stopped by an even powerful blue light, forcing the curse onto the Riddle. Riddle vanished, leaving Harry to cry. Peter was gone as well, but to where, nobody knew."Unky Paddy! Momma! Papa!" He cried out, catching the eye of Sirius. Sirius smiled at him gently, as Harry crawled towards him.
"I'll miss you, baby Prongs." Harry sobbed, as his godfather left him. Just a short while later, Hagrid picked up the baby, smiling at him. Harry had stopped crying, and looked at the giant man in wonder. Another person bent down at each body, checking the pulse. James and Sirius were dead, but somehow, Lily had lived. She was in a coma, but still alive. Many people were shocked after finding this out. Harry and Lily had lived. How, nobody knew. But, lily came out in a coma, and young Harry with a rather unusual scar on his forehead. A lightening bolt. Albus Dumbledore held his great-great grandson, tracing the scar that was on his forehead. Sighing, he called for a Remus Lupin, who appeared shortly after, sobbing. "Sirius! James!" He sobbed, when he walked into the room. Albus comforted his friend, as they sat there for hours, young Harry asleep.
"Remus, can you take Harry in?" Albus asked softly, as Remus held the small child. "Just until Lily wakes up." Remus didnt even need to think about it. He agreed, and soon, Harry was taken to his home, and placed in a small crib. For the rest of the night, and for many after, Remus watched as Harry slept peacefully, occasionally sobbing about his Unky Paddy, or his Mommy or his Daddy. Gently, Remus would rub his back to calm him down, and it worked every time. The day of the funeral arrived, and Remus dressed up the small baby in black robes, doing the same for himself. Albus arrived, and together, they left for the small church. The ceremony was short and sweet, all in remembrance of two wonderful men, James Potter, and Sirius Black. The burial itself was sad, as families of the two men joined together, sadly saying goodbye to their loved ones.
Remus had said goodbye to his best friends, hoping to move on with life. With Harry, he took care of the small child, giving him everything he could possibly want. One day, Albus Dumbledore appeared, after a year of not seeing him, and told him that Lily Evans Potter was awake, and it was time for young Harry to return to his mother. So, Remus and harry went to the hospital that Lily had been at for the past year, and smiled when they saw the red beauty awake, looking at them. Little Harry looked at his mother in a scared manner, but Remus immediately gave her a hug, and a kiss on the cheek.
"We missed you, Rose." Remus said softly, holding her hand gently. She smiled. "I missed you too, Remmie." Remus smiled at his nickname. "Is that my baby boy?" She asked, looking at the small child in front of her. When Remus nodded, Lily turned to look at him. He was a gorgeous baby, with his fathers messy hair, and her eyes. She reached out and touched his skin, causing him to shiver. Lily wore a rather large smile, as she held her baby boy the rest of the day and into the night.
A rather tired Lily entered the Potter manor two days later, with Harold James Potter. Together, they spent three years, happy to be with each other. Lily made up for lost time in various ways. Some were rememberable, like his first trip to Diagon Alley.
*Flashback, Harry's nearly 4.*
Harold Potter held the hand of his mother, as they entered the Leaky Caldron. Many people turned to look at them, but Lily took his hand, and ushered him to where Tom, the owner, stood. She told Tom that she needed a room, and Tom quickly got that for her. "It's so wonderful to see such a beautiful face here." Tom smiled at her, caressing her cheek. Smiling at the young Potter boy, Tom handed Lily a key, and instructed her to room 7. Lily took her sons hand, and led him to the wall, where she quickly revealed Diagon Alley to him. The almost 4-year-old gasped, as Lily led him to buy some robes, at Madame Malkins. Upon entering the store, several people stopped what they were doing, and tended to Lily and Harry as they bought several robes. Harry got several black and green robes, and Lily got many different colors, a couple of black.
Once they finished being measured and paid, they walked out, as people on the streets stared at them. Lily just smiled at them, as she took Harry into the Quidditch store, and payed for a toy broom for him. Harry giggled as he ran around the store, seeing everything. Once lily had managed to get Harry away from the Snitches, she decided it was time to head back to their room. So, they did, with little Harry talking excitedly the whole time. Lily just smiled at her precious son, but feeling woozy all the way. When they opened the door to their room, Harry immediately began to jump up and down on the bed, until Lily commanded him to stop. Like a good little boy, he did so, and the rest of their trip was just as exciting.
*End Flashback.*
Others, like meeting Lucius Malfoy for the first time, were not.
*Flashback, Harry's 4 ½*
Harry hadn't mean to. He was just playing with his toy broomstick, and it got out of hand. However, little Harry found himself soaring over the manor, and straight to Malfoy Manor. There was a crash, and Harry whimpered as he saw what he landed on. A house elf. Harry gulped, and started to run, but the house elf stopped him. "Sir, come back, Sir!" The young elf yelled, as Harry continued to run. "Dobby demands that the boy stops." Harry slowly stopped, and turned to look at the elf, who reappeared in front of him. "Why is Sir running?" Dobby enquired. Harry looked at the house elf in admirableness. "I'm not supposed to be here." Came his reply, as he heard a shout. "Dobby! Get your butt in here and start cleaning up!" A man with blondish/silver hair appeared, and immediately spotted Harry.
"You Boy, what are you doing here?" The man roared, scaring Harry. "I...I'm sorry, sir. I didnt mean to come this far." Lucius Malfoy gave him a glare, and then proceeded to ask his name. "Harry Potter, sir." Lucius continued to glare, but grabbed him, and forced him inside. "I'm gonna have to call your mother." Picking up the wizarding call, he proceeded to say, "Lily Evans Potter', and soon found himself connected to him.
"Ah, yes. Mrs. Potter. I have your son here, who somehow managed to get into the gardens of my manor. I will be sending him by floo, if That's okay with you." "Thank you, Malfoy." Lucius hung up, and led Harry to the fireplace. He handed him a small amount of Floo, as Harry felt a whirling sensation, and as taken home, broomstick in hand. The last thing he remembered before leaving was Lucius Malfoy's sneer.
*End Flashback*
However, the worst thing of all happened two months before he turned 5. Lily had gotten sick.
*Flashback*
Lily coughed, as Remus helped her back into bed. "Are you ok, Lil?" Lily nodded, and Remus proceeded to tuck her in, before turning to Harry.
"Lets go play, Harry." But Harry didnt move, but continued to stare at his mother. Remus sighed. "Harry, your mother has a disease.." "Can I kiss it and make it better?" Harry asked innocently. Remus smiled, but shook his head. "No, Harry. There's nothing that we can do to help her."
"She'll be alright, right?" Harry asked, childhood antics coming out. Remus frowned. "We're not sure, Harry. We're just not sure."
*End Flashback*
Nearly a year later, Harold James Potter sat in the room with his mother, as she was pronounced dead. Tears formed in the young boys eyes, as his great-great-grandfather, and mentor, held him in his arms, as he cried. Plans were made for the funeral, people were told of her death. Harry was protected from the press for this time, until the day of the funeral. A day of mourning for an incredible woman.
Next Chapter: The Funeral, Harry goes to Hogwarts, and meets our favorite Mr. Nice Guy. (Think about it..)
Review!! I'll get started on the next chappie. Which will be longer!!!
