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Title: Hope in Dark Corners

Rating: M (for child abuse)

Warning: English is not my first language and I don't have a beta for this story. Some characters may be a OOC even if its not on purpose, I might include slash later on in the story but I'm not sure yet. There will be attempts at comic relief which is something I'm not good at hehe.

Description:

"…" talking

'…' thought

… Change of Point of view

- Flashback- Flash back

(a/n…) - author's notes

Last Chapter:

Mrs. Weasley gets up from her chair in a hurry to help and see what the commotion is about. "Albus! There's a man in the floor outside"

With that, everyone in the room tenses while Moody, Albus, Remus, and Sirius jump from their chairs and hurry towards the door only to stop dead on their tracks. In the floor outside is none other than James Potter moaning in pain in his unconscious state.

"Oh my Merlin!" is all that Remus can say.

"It can't be. He's dead!" is all that Moody can say.

thump is all you heard as Sirius falls to the ground in a faint.

"Well…that's something that doesn't happen everyday" is all the words that the Headmaster can offer.

Chapter 2: Where did he go?

There was a weird noise coming from his left as he slowly recovered consciousness. He knew he was lying down in a bed but had no idea how he had gotten there.

'Great just what I need right now a lapse in time. What is that?'

As his mind began to clear up and remembered he had come to Hogwards to inquire about his son, he then recognizes the noise as someone sniffing between small sobs beside his bed.

He tried to open his eyes and was surprise at how much pain it brought to his head as the brightness made him squint.

"Albus, I think he's coming around"

"Indeed Remus, Welcome back to the world of the living James"

"Headmaster" he answered back while smiling internally. 'Good so he is still alive'. He then noticed Madam Pomfrey at his right getting some potions.

"Well Mr. Potter, take this potion so that your headache goes way. You seem to have had a few scars on your head that I have removed for you as well as an old head injury which explains the strong headaches. I'll be checking you later on to see how much has healed since it will take time." She then looked towards Dumbledore.

"Albus, do try not to make him tired."

"Of course Poppy"

He opened his eyes once again only to see Snape glaring spitefully toward him. 'hmm must apologies for being a git later or maybe he's probably wondering if it's the real me'

"..umm I know this must be a surprise to you all…but I just gained my memories back a few hours ago and came has fast as I could" He paused and consider on what to do next. 'How do I explain what happed? I don't have time, I need to find Harry' he was getting stressed with the situation.

From his left their was a gasp and he heard Sirius ask "That's wh..why you didn't co..come back?"

That's when he notice and remember who the other two people in the room were.

"Sirius…", he got choked up and continue.

"I gain my memories back this morning while reading the muggle news paper….it mention an escape convict …" tear clouded his vision. "What happened?"

Sirius's eyes were laced with pain but before he could answer he was cut off.

"All will be explained in due time James but first…How do we know it's really you?"

'Good thinking Albus I could be anyone' he collected himself and gather his thoughts about how to make them be sure he was who he said he was.

"Well…we can perform an identity checker charm or I can drink a potion…" He looked towards Snape only to notice that the glare intensified 'maybe that was not a good idea'

"Then it's settled once your identity is proven we will have to a meeting to discuss what needs to be done. Severus, would you do the honors?"

'What is he thinking! I'm not suicidal at the moment couldn't he do it?'

I can see Snape's incredulous staring back at Albus 'hehe well it is too much to ask with our history' Still he came toward me with a bottle in his hand and I can see his hidden smile when I realized what he was planning. 'Shit they can't be serious! I'm not taking veritaserum.'

"Is there no other method than using that particular potion Headmaster?"

"I'm afraid that for now there isn't, but fear not, we will only ask about what we need to know with your permission of course"

I reluctantly gave up still staring at the potion with doubts. Snape with his regain glare gets closer and administrates the potion. I suddenly feel the fuzziness settle in.

"What is your name?"

"James Potter" 'I hope they don't ask me what happen that night…I can't tell yet…I myself don't understand something's.

"James!" and suddenly my two best friends are on top of me squeezing me to death.

"Well Albus, if your done humiliating me I shall take my leave" and with his robes billowing behind him Snape leaves the room. I also notice the bemuse smile that Dumbledore had in his face.

"I'll have to talk with him later"

"My Merlin, James… how? what? Are you ok now? Do you remember everything?" Remus asked and I tried to confirm while not disclosing much of what happened.

"Not clearly but enough" 'wow I still sound drug…oh yeah veritaserum when will it wear off?' "May i rest for a while? My head is still pounding"

"Of course my child. We will discuss everything with you in another time."

"Remus, Sirius, you'll have plenty of time to catch up later on. For now, we should return to the meeting"

"Of course Headmaster" and while they turn to leave the room Sirius looks back.

"Its good to have you back Prongs"

My eyes tear up a bit "Feeling's mutual Padfoot"

I felt bad that I lied to them just because I didn't want to talk at the moment but I have to find Harry. That's when I realize, 'damn I forgot to ask where he is what kind of father am I?' That's when I decide to go and wait outside the office until their meeting is over so that could talk to Dumbledore.

Metting In Albus Office : ( third person)

"Albus I'm just...I'm just a little shock. Are you sure that he is who he says he is?" asked Mrs.Weasley.

"Yes, he is indeed who he says. We gave him veritaserum." Silence felt for a few minutes on the office. Everyone had mix feelings about the situation but kept it to themselves.

In the out side James had settle himself in a bench beside the door that was usually use for student who had been send to the headmaster for one reason or another. Inside the tesion was filling the room from the prolonged silence.

From the coner of the office came Mr. Weasley's voice breaking the silence.

"What do we do now, Albus? Who's going to tell Harry?" If possible the tension multiply by ten but along with that came disbelief from the remainder Marauders'

"Oh my we forgot about Harry! James must think…he didn't ask for him…he must think he's gone." everyone's eyes turn towards Remus.

Outside James was getting a little impatience with waiting for the meetings end. 'What are they speaking about?' He walked towards the door and did a notice me not spell wandlessly 'Hehe knowing Albus he would know I'm here even now' and leaned against the door to listen in.

Meanwhile inside:

"He can't leave his family yet. You must understand the protection they provide him against the Death Eaters and Lord Voldemort. Also you know that James is death to the rest of the Wizarding community. He has to be brought back before Harry can be given to his care" plotted Albus while the other saw the sense behind his words. Still there were two who were still worry.

"Albus, we understand this but something is not right. Harry has not written often this summer holiday and he usually writes me twice a week I have only receive three letters and it almost time for him to come back to school." Sirius commented with worry lacing in his voice.

"oh dear" everyone turn to Mrs. Weasley. "Albus I was going to talk to you after the meeting but since it was brought up…Ron and Hermione ask me to tell you of their worries. Harry has not written to them for nearly three weeks. I was wondering if we could have him over for the remainder of the holidays if possible."

"Someone must be send to check on him." He looked around the room.

"Severus, Remus can you two check on him?"

Sirius jumped from his sit and started to protest but was silence, "Sirius, I know your very worry but remember you still can't be seen in public since your still on the run."

From across the room another protest came. "Surely you don't believe me to be a good choice to check on the boy do you? We hate each other! That should be enough proof."

The twinkle in Albus eyes seemed to light a little brighter, "I have full confidence on you Severus, in addition, in case something is wrong Remus would need back up"

Remus then spoke up "So where are we going?"

" Number 4 Privet Drive on the village of little Whinging in Surrey"

As soon as these words were spoken James, who had been listening, was off towards the outer boundaries of the Castle in a run. He had to make sure nothing was wrong with his son as soon as possible.

"When are we leaving?" Remus asked once more since Snape was grumbling under his breath about the stupidity of it all.

"As soon as the meeting is over would be preferable."

Suddenly the fire place light up and there was the head of none other than Mrs. Figg looking very distressed.

"Someone come quick something is very wrong in that house! You will not believe what I saw while I was walking back. The boy was been dragged inside the house by his uncle from the backyard unconscious"

"Albus he didn't look good" Her voice started to tremble while everyone else was frozen in terror at what does words and the ones that followed implied "I..I think he was even bleeding"

As soon as her words were said the doors of the office were abruptly opened. In came Madam Pomfrey flustered and said while panting from having ran the whole way.

"ALBUS!..He's…gone…I don't know…where he is."

"James!" said the werewolf and dog at the same time.

"Where did he go?" asked Moody with a growl.

"Remus, Severus, go now. Just say Number 2 Privet Drive" said Dumbledore.

They nodded and with a handful of floo's powder shouted the address and were gone.

TBC…

Author's Corner: Yay…so what did you think? Hehe I know I'm big on cliff hangers but I hope you guys liked it. Oh and by the way, If I get at least 10 reviews I will update by next Sunday if not then well I'll take time to do another chapter for my other fic. PLEASE REVIEW!