If Only

Summery: What would happen if James and Lily Potter survived that night in October, and if Voldemort died for good then? This is my version on what might have happened if Harry was in his 5th year.

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any other characters you recognize or any other aspects of the story you recognize. I own all the other stuff. And really, if I did own the stuff you recognize do you think I would be posting on here? I would be rich if I owned what you recognize. (this applise to the hole thing)

(A/N: This is if Harry's parents survived that Halloween night and if Voldemort didn't come back at the end of his 4th year. Futher questions you can IM me at talkiechick525 for AIM or email me)

Chapter 1

Lily Potter knocked twice on her 15 year old son's bedroom door. "Harry sweetie, are you up yet? We should go into Diagon Alley today to get your things for school." She called through the door. "Oh, your Hogwarts letter came this morning."

"I'm up." Harry said.

"Good Morning Harry. Here you are dear" Lily said gently, handing him his envelope with his name written on it in the familiar green ink bearing the Hogwarts crest on the back.

"Thanks Mum" Marry said yawning

""You're welcome Harry"

As he took it from her, he noticed it was a bit heavier than it had been in years past. Curious to see why it was like this, Harry lifted the Hogwarts crest sealing the envelope shut and pulled out its contents.

As Harry was entering the kitchen, he was quite surprised that a gold and red badge fell out. As he took a closer look at the badge he noticed it had the Gryffindor lion on it along with a P. Then it finally clicked in his brain. He was made a prefect.

"Mum, Dad, come here quick!" He shouted to his parents who he had no idea where they were.

"Harry, are you okay?" his mum asked with her voice full of concern.

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"Then why'd you worry us to death like that?" asked his father who was starting to get angry.

"Because I got my school letter" Harry said trying to confuse them and succeeding.

"We know that Harry." Lily said in an exasperated tone.

"Ah, yes, you did but I'm going into my 5th year at Hogwarts. What event occurs when you get your letter going into 5th year?"

"Oh, Harry!" His mother said figuring it out, "I am so proud of you!"

"What?" James said still very confused.

"James, don't you get it?" Lily asked her husband in an excited voice.

"No." James said very bluntly.

"Harry's been made prefect!" Lily said with a smile.

"Why'd you go and do that?" James asked his son teasing him playfully, earning himself a playful smack on the arm by Lily. "I was never prefect. Your mother had me in detention for half the year. Somehow she didn't like me following her around and memorizing her schedule." James asked his wife very curiously "Why didn't you like all the attention?"

"James, you were very big headed" Lily said like it was obvious.

"Am I still like that today?" James asked.

"Sometimes you are sweetheart, sometimes you are." Lily said with a sigh.

"Well we should get to Diagon Alley." Harry said.

"You're right. We should." Lily said agreeing with him.

"Make sure you think about what you want." James said.

"What do you mean?" Harry asked very confused.

"Your reward Harry" pointing out what she thought was obvious.

"Oh. But I have every thing I want." Harry said

"Harry, are you actually turning down an opportunity to get something. Your parents are telling you, you can get anything you want. No matter the cost and you're turning it down?" James asked dumbfounded.

"Who ever said that?" asked Harry turning towards the fire place with a smile

Well, we're going to apparate there, so we'll see you in a couple of minutes then?"

"Sounds good to me" Harry said. The last thought he had before stepping into the fireplace, was that he had such a great family.