"In order for the charm to work, you need a secret-keeper," said Dumbledore after another death-eater attack. James, who did everything he could to keep his wife and his one-year-old son safe, he supported quite a few injuries. Lily and Harry James Potter (named after his father) were unharmed. "I'll be your secret-keeper if you choose."
"With all due respect, Albus," said James. "I'd like Sirius to do it. He would die before betraying me."
Dumbledore nodded. "Have you talked it over with Mr. Black?"
"Of course they have," said Sirius, coming into the room.
"Ok, we'll do the charm as soon as you two move once more," said Dumbledore.
"Thank you," said Lily and James.
"I've been thinking," said Sirius the night before the charm was going to be cast. It was just him, Lily, Harry.
"About?" asked James.
"Do you think it wise to use me as your secret-keeper?" asked Sirius.
"What do you mean?" asked Lily as she rocked Harry to sleep.
"I mean, Voldemort knows I'm your best friend. He'll come after me to kill me," said Sirius.
"What do you think we should do then Sirius?" asked James.
"You know, I'd die before betraying you, but...Voldemort wouldn't think of you using Peter," said Sirius. "Use Peter as the secret-keeper."
"Alright," said James. "We'll use Peter."
Peter, James, and Lily stood outside Number 15 Godric's Hollow. James preformed the spell and went inside the house.
"Oh James," said Lily. "Hiding? We have to hide now?" James hugged Lily with Harry between them.
"We're safe now though," said James. "It's the only thing that matters."
A/N: Well, here's chapter 17, i hope you like it! its short i know... sorry...
