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Story:Jake, London Orphan.

Authoress: AshenWolf

Rated: PG-13

Warnings: Totally AU. No spoilers...well, I don't think so. Some mild swearing.

Summary: Jake has been a street kid for as long as he could remember. But is he really just an orphan on the streets with his 'brother' Cody or does he have family out there. And what ever happened to the famous Harry Potter who disappeared all those years ago? R and R! It would be much appreciated! AU.

Quick A/N: I know that the chapters aren't that long, but I try. Hopefully they will get longer as the story progresses. Also, there are individual responses to reviews below. R and R please! Also, I am no longer requiring a certain number of reviews before I update, because I thought about it and find that it seems cruel.

Added A/N: Finally have Chapter 3 out! I know, I took a long time. I'd give barrels of excuses, but I know that is not what you want to hear, so I won't even try. I'd like to dedicate this chapter to SuperStickerSarah for never losing faith in me and keeping my spirits up when they were down. :Winks:

Jake, London Orphan. Chapter 3

2 years later, Jake is 9 and Cody is 19 (almost 20)

Jake readjusted his loose bandana to make sure his scare was covered up. There was once a time when he like his scar, but that was before the accident that occurred a few months previous. It had been one of his and Cody's "nights" out in the forest, when it happened. The brothers had gotten into a semi fight with each other. It was meant to be all fun and games like all the previous mock-duels, but Cody got a little too excited and ended up clawing at little Jake's forehead leaving a disfiguring scar that blended in with an old one that he had had all his life or for at least what life he did remember. He hardly remembered his Uncle Vernon anymore, let alone anything before that.

He tamed his long black hair into a brown leather throng as he turned toward Bethany, a new 10 year old girl they had accepted into their little group about a month and half ago. She was a short, thin girl with violet eyes, who always wore her long mahogany colored hair in two braids that reached past her hips. Jake was quite fond of her actually, not just because he was the youngest of the group and her age was the closest to his, but there was just something about her that he liked. He didn't know if it was her candor and straightforward attitude or the fact that she wasn't afraid to speak her mind. She did have a have a spectacular smile when she chose to show one and a charismatic and bubbly nature.

Jake more often than not wondered why she was with their group. Who would want to give up such a nice and caring person? He, of course, never asked her, for then it would be breaking the unspoken code: never ask others about their past. An "or you'll regret it later on" was inferred.

Bethany was waiting for him as he was slightly lost in his thoughts. They were going to try their lot at pick-pocketing today for they hadn't done any for awhile and their proverbial funds were near zilch. They would meet up with the others later after a "hard day at work" as Cody put it.

Jake was an expert at the art of pick pocketing and slight of hand now, thanks to his big brother Cody, but Bethany was just a beginner and Jake made it his mission to teach her.

He smirked at her and grabbed her tanned hand. "Come on Beth, today's the day you learn the art or 'borrowing from others'". She returned his smirk with one of her rare smiles as she flipped her braids behind her. "Finally!" she nearly shrieked with excitement. "I've been waiting every since I got here. Is it hard? I mean: is it really hard to do and not get caught?"

He pulled her along as he replied, "oh not that hard. Maybe at first but you'll learn fast enough. Don't worry yourself too much, alright? You'll do fine if you do what I tell you."

He stopped just before the shadows of the alley they were in faded onto the streets. "Okay first look for a person who looks pretty well off. Then, you locate where they keep the money. Like that one, for instance." He stopped talking for a moment as he pointed at a rather plump lady walking towards them dressed in what seemed to be an expensive suit. She was most likely on her break from the lawyer's firm or some profession of similar financial gain.

"See how she dresses? That usually means they're rich, so they are the prime targets. Now, see the little piece of brown leather sticking out of the side pocket?"

She nodded as she watched the lady critically, as if she were an enigma she couldn't quite figure out. "Yea", she whispered in response with her nod. "That's most likely a wallet, since she doesn't seem to have a purse. That's you goal. Got me?" he queried as he fiddled with a thin white gold chain around his neck.

"Yeah, Pup, I got you. I'm still a bit scared at trying it though. I just know I'll get caught for sure." Her voice quivered slightly in nervousness. She linked her hands together to keep them from shaking. Jake took her trembling hands into his own as he smiled brightly at her. "I said don't worry Bethany. You'll do fine. I was just as shaky as you are right now when I first tried it and I didn't get caught."

He bit his bottom lip as he lied. Well, he hadn't been caught, so to speak, but he had never ran faster in his life than he did that fateful day back in March of his seventh year of living. That had been his first attempt at pick-pocketing. Let's just say he was lucky he had singled out a rather fat, aging man who had no chance of catching up to a high-energized seven year old in the many winding streets of London. Cody had had a good laugh about it though. "Traitor", his subconscious mind threw into the fray.

Bethany just squared her shoulders and set a determined face for the event. "Okay, Pup, I think I can do this. Wish me luck, okay?" She never once looked at him as she scoped out the people walking by with the rapture of a predator stocking there prey.

It had been a good 10 minutes of no talking and just watching before Bethany finally seemed to find her target. It was a little old lady that looked stinking rich. Her clothes just screamed of finery and her little purse was ordained with small pearls and what looked to be small diamonds.

Jake smirked, showing his canine like pearly whites and his eyes shined with excitement. He knew he wasn't the one doing the "borrowing from society: this time, but it still gave him a rush. 'Perfect target, Bethy', he thought gleefully. 'Old, so she can't run after you and richer then the Queen it would seem.'

"Okay, now Beth, you need to…" he cut his statement short because she had already left his side and was practically almost on top of the lady already. "Beth", he murmured dismally; "you weren't supposed to go, yet…."

He started to fiddle with the chain around his neck again. Only this time, it wasn't out of just having to do something with his hands, but out of shear nervousness he felt for his friend. He nearly closed his eyes when Beth "clumsily" fell towards the old lady and made a snatch for the purse. He did close his eyes for moment when he heard the old woman's outraged and shocked screech.

Beth almost made a run for it with the purse, only the old lady wouldn't give up on it. They were playing a small game of "tug-a-war" for a moment with the old lady shrieking her head off for "the dirty little wretch" to let go.

'She's strong for an old person' Jake thought a little amused and exasperated at the same time as he rushed out there and helped Beth pull her way. People had already stopped around them to watch, but a bit shocked to actually do anything, that is until the rich lady started call for the police.

Jake pushed the purse into Beth's grungy hands and told her to "run like hell" as he ran in the opposite direction. Hopefully the hysterical woman made the police run after him instead. It would be harder for the police that was for sure. Their targets would be split now and so would any security officer that was on duty in the area.

He risked a look back and saw two police officers running after him and another one running towards Beth's direction. The lady was still screaming her head off and looked rather steamed. Jake had no time to observe any further as he was running and he needed his eyes to be set forward in order to make it anywhere with falling down and getting caught. 'Maybe this wasn't a good idea', he thought as he rounded a corner and pushed straight through a couple holding hands. 'I should have had Cody teach her. He's much better at teaching that's for sure.'

As he rounded another corner in hopes of throwing his pursuers off, he risked another glance. 'What happened to the other one?' he contemplated. 'I'm sure there were two.' He looked ahead just in time to see nothing but a sea of dark blue before ricocheting off said object and onto the concrete. He scrambled to his feet and changed his direction to find another sea of blue. He made his way down the alley, but stopped half way when he realized it was a dead end alley and he was trapped.

"Ah shit" he cursed aloud as he slowly turned around to face the two officers who had been chasing him. One was quite taller then the other one with a cold gaze of dark brown and short military style cropped hair. The other, whom was a good foot shorter, wore an expression quite polar to his partner's. His hazel gaze shone with compassion and pity, rather then disgust and abhorrence. Even his loose and shaggy brown hair put Jake more at ease. Both wore those horrible dark blue uniforms that meant nothing but doom and trouble to his pack and that was what he was in: trouble.

He sighed resignedly even as his eyes still looked for escape, but his mind knew there wasn't one. He whimpered like the small child he was and wished now more then anything that he had let Cody teach Bethany rather then insisting he could.

Thanks to all my faithful reviewers! You guys are my inspiration, though I seem to always be lacking any for myself. Here's a shout out to you all!

Remember to R and R! Thank you! A simple: "I read it!" will do. Though, I do love and would much appreciate comments.

REVIEW RESPONSES: (Chapter 1 and 2 responses; double reviews are also answered.)

Freedom Isn't Free: (Chapter 1) Thank you for reviewing! I believe I have already answered this in an email I sent you, but I'll reply to it here anyhow. I believe you already know the answer to that question and whoever said Harry actually ever truly had green eyes in this fic. : Smirk :

Haftmassa: (Chapter 1) Thank you ever so much. Support is not only just a wonderful word; it can do worlds for an author/authoress. Hope chapters 2 and 3 pleased you. Thanks for taking the time to review.

Sarah R. Potter: (Chapter 1) Thank you for the words of encouragement. They are much appreciated. I hope to fuel my inspiration with such kind words. ;) :very grateful:

Wanamaker: (Chapter 1) Thanks for the review! It's good to know that the story has some potential. I seriously was wondering if it seemed to be going anywhere. Thanks for the kind words!

Lady Maria: (Chapter 1) Oh good luck on those AP classes next year. I'm very stressed out. We got ranks for sophomore class at the beginning of the year and I'll tell you I was speechless when I saw my rank. Being number one in the class is great for the ego, but damn it burns you up faster then hell. I'm constantly thinking about school work and the adversity of it all. I keep hoping that my chief rival fails a test. She never does though, so I can't afford to either. Thanks for the sympathy though. I just can't wait for high school to end. Thanks for reviewing and I hope you liked the new chapter! P.S. sorry about the little rant.

Jennifer: (Chapter 1) Thanks so much for reviewing Jenny. I'm glad you took the time to read the story and thanks for helping me get over the little bump, known as writer's block and kicking by butt into gear. See you in Speech class.

GinnyHarryP: (Chapter 2) Another fellow democrat! How I love thee! I'm glad you like the story. I have this damned fear of rejection that I can't seem to shake even at times like this, when I get reviews of encouragement. I'll stop feeling sorry for myself now and just say: thank you for the review and I hope this chapter was good enough for more encouragement. :Hint, Hint:.

Sarah R Potter: (Chapter 2) Yes Jake is a sweetie in that regard isn't he? Lucky kid doesn't have to go through what poor Coyote (not to mention Remus) does every month. Reasons for his lack of pain will be revealed later on, but it may be awhile. I do hope you all are patient with me! Hope you liked the chapter! Thanks for reviewing, not once but twice!

ERMonkey Burner of Cookies: (Chapter 2) For the Bush comment: Oh shush you! I knew Kerry had a slim chance of winning, but alas, hope doesn't help everything. We have 4 years of brutal tyranny and oppression to suffer now. : Sighs dejectedly : lol. ;). I hold no bitter feelings towards republicans. I'm not all into it like my dad is though. He was crushed, but he expected Bush's re-election too. As to finding the Wizarding World: yes in a way, but for while yet. Remus will be featured in the story that I promise you. (For more info on why Remus is a must see "Lady Maria, chapter 2 response" and "Len Jade chapter 2 response"). And lastly for your last question: yes. Thanks for the review!

Alligator355: (Chapter 2) Thank you for the compliment. As to your inquiry: I am unable to put it into the story yet. I will, rest assured; it just won't be for a while yet. There is a point to it! ;)

Lassy D: (Chapter 2) Yay a favorites list! I feel like a movie star. Thank you! ;) Yes, I know I'm horrible, but I'm proud of it. Jeje. Life is so sweet that way. I'm so glad you're interested. It helps me not give up on myself. Thanks for reviewing! Hope you liked this chapter.

Chin5Cai: (Chapter 2) Thanks for stopping by and reviewing. Reviews help me get through my days. To answer your questions: yes and yes. ;) I like being "cool". : Smiles like un idiota :.

Freedom Isn't Free: (chapter 2) Yay! You dropped by again! Thanks for reviewing a second time. Some people review once and that's all. I'm beyond glad that you like the flashbacks. I was bit unsure on whether or not people would get the timelines straight. I hope they weren't to confusing. Ok, I'm just paranoid. I was a little unsure on how the flashbacks would do, but thanks for the boost of confidence. About the pain question: umm, well…not really. Simply because I believe that even if you have been put through a lot of pain like baby Jake was, you resistance to it doesn't always stay there. He has been with the pack for years and they haven't touched him in anyway that would harm him. His resistance would wear off. There answer to the overall question is something very different. I answered as best I could for now. The answer will come out eventually in the story. From this vantage point though, it might not be for awhile.

Oh and thank you so much for the birthday salutations! They were rather enjoyable. "Cha, cha, cha!" hope the sugar packets didn't cause any permanent damage my dear friend! ;)

Lil Miss Potter: (Chapter 2) Yay! It's different! I can't get enough of hearing that. It makes me feel so special and not like some plagiarist. Well, about the eyes, that is sort of the point, but it also serves as a sign of a werewolf. An unsure sign, granted, but a sign. : evil smirk :. The letter? Well…he gets it in a way…you'll just have to see about our poor little Pup growing up. Thanks for dropping a review!

RiverSong: (Chapter 2) Thanks for reviewing and I am always up for suggestions. You never know when a suggestion can change the whole outcome of a story. I've seen it happen to other authors. As to the closest story you spoke of, I'll be sure to seek it out. I believe that I have come across it before, but I'm not sure. I'm glad that the story is not like everyone else's. I was afraid it would seem so. That comment makes me think on whether or not the story will end up as so though, because I feel that it might be a bit cliché.

Well, I guess it would be possible for Coyote to have bitten someone, but he doesn't in my story. I contribute it to the fact that he can leave the group whenever he wishes to, just like any other person in the pack. You leave, and then come back; no questions asked. I know he is the eldest and therefore responsible for the group, but there is the next oldest in line to take care of the kids when he and Jake leave. As to Pup, well…I guess the same would be said for him, since he always leaves with Cody to transform. That and I like to think they have some sense of common sense and control, but like you said it is "likely that one of them was bitten". That would be poor defenseless little Jake, in my story.

Lady Maria: (Chapter 2) I'm glad you were surprised. It warms an authoress' heart to know she succeed in her attempt of giving clues out without actually revealing what she is giving clues too. Did that make any sense to you at all? Lol. Werewolves are majorly cool. That's why I love Remus so much. Well, that and he is such a major sweetheart! Mi Corazón! Mi Amor! Mi Querido :Blushes: Talk about a crush, eh? Harry is what he is, but is there more then what is shone upon the surface? Again, thank you for reviewing not just one chapter, but both chapters.

Yzliose: (Chapter 2) Thanks for the review and I'm happy to be the one to inform you that I have updated. ;) . As to your guess…: thinks about giving in and just nodding yes , but just smiles sweetly instead :. About the kid's ages, I'm only assuming you're speaking of all the kids in Cody's "pack". Well, in all truth I never specified that, because I never took the time to actually assign any specific ages. It doesn't really matter to the overall story and they won't really be seen at all except maybe coming in with a few cameos of sorts. Bethany's is stated, but that's because she is actually featured in the story as a "needed" character. The others are like extras in a movie. Seen, but not heard from. As I said in the A/N at the top of this page: I do have actual excuses but I don't think you really need to know them in detail, because I would probably just bore you. I'll say that school has been a bitch (a really big and ugly one), I had surgery (nothing to serious, but I did feel like shit for awhile), a bunch of errors with my computer (bugs and a few rebootings too, which erased a few of my stories I hadn't posted!), and other family problems. Well, I hope you liked this chapter!

DesertArab: (Chapter 2) Yay a fellow democrat! Yea, I voted Kerry, kid's vote, too. We lost. Oh well, we have another 4 years of suffering under Bush. : Looks around cautiously at the republicans in the vicinity:. Thanks for your encouragement! It does wonders for my ego and helps me to write. I am very pleased that you took the time to review my story.

LenJade: (Chapter 2) I'm so happy that you like it. Hmm…Remus, eh? My thoughts exactly LJ. Don't worry he will be part of this fic and is actually a bit essential to the plot I have in my twisted mind. Cody versus Remus? Hmm…the thought is alluring. As to Cody being with Jake at Hogwarts… I guess we will just have to see won't we. : evil laugh :. Thanks for reviewing! I love the questions and the requests. It helps me sort out my plot line and also helps me perfect the story accordingly.

AshenWolf

03/07/05