Harry opened his eyes and saw a small cottage on a hill. As he walked towards it he saw two figures at the door. He saw his parents, smiling arms wide open. Tears running down her face, Lily smiled, "Harry, we are so proud of you. Of everything that you've done." Next it was his father's turn, "You are everything that we ever hoped you would be." Harry started to cry, "Mom, dad, I'm sorry, that I couldn't avenge you… That I let him kill me." Lily hugged him, "No one ever said that you were dead, Harry. You'll wake up before too long. We simply wanted the opportunity to speak with you one last time, and to tell you something important. Voldemort isn't your only enemy. Beware of Dumbledore, I don't know what his plans are, but, I doubt that they are good news. Keep your friends close. That was something that I always failed to realize." All around them, everything started to turn white, "Looks like we're out of time. Harry, tell Severus that I forgave him a long time ago." James walked over to him, "And tell him that I'm sorry for what I did during our school years." Lily smiled a sad smile, "We probably won't see you again, until it's your turn. So now we have to get to the most important thing." She and James hugged Harry and said at the same time, "We love you, Harry." And they faded out of his sight.

Harry awoke, in a warm and comfortable bed, with something on both of his arms. Looking over, Harry saw that Daphne and Susan were asleep on his arms, and judging by the stains on his blanket, had been crying for some time. Harry's slight movements since waking up woke up Susan, who promptly jumped and cut off his breathing with an iron hug. This, in turn, wakes up Daphne who joins her friend, and before Harry knew what happened, he'd lost consciousness again. When he awoke again he heard a stern voice yelling, "What on earth were you thinking! Another few seconds and he might have died this time! Don't you two even know the meaning of the word stupid?" Opening his eyes he saw Madam Pomfrey scalding Daphne and Susan, both of whom seem to have been crying again, speaking up he said, "What's going on? What happened?" he said sounding confused. Daphne ran over to him, but stopped just before reaching the bed and said crying, "I'm so sorry Harry, I didn't mean to…" Harry looked her in the eyes and said, "Don't worry about it. I'm alright, so no harm done. I'm just glad that you two are okay. Anyone know what happened after I black out?"

Susan dried her tears and answered, "As soon as we left the corridor, we ran Professor Snape, who ran right in after you. We went to the hospital wing and Madam Pomfrey patched us up, and about twenty minutes later, Snape carried you in, and told us that he fought off Quirrell and rescued you. The stone was destroyed during the fight, but at least Quirrell didn't get it." Harry nodded, "Where is Professor Snape? I'd like to talk to him about something." "I'm right here." Everyone turned and saw Snape sitting in the corner with a glass of pumpkin juice. "Poppy, would you be so kind as to inform the headmaster that Harry is awake?" she nodded, and hurried form the room. Harry looked at Professor Snape, "I saw my parents," everyone in the room was shocked. "After I lost consciousness. They wanted me to pass along a message to you. "Mom wanted me to tell you that she forgave you a long time ago. Dad wanted to apologize for everything that happened between you two while you were at school." Snape had a tear in his eye as he heard Lily's message, "Thank you, Harry. I can't tell you how much that means to me."

Regaining his composure, Snape continued, "Headmaster Dumbledore will be asking you questions about this. Answer truthfully except for one thing. The Philosopher Stone still exists. If you're asked, say that Quirrell used an unknown dark spell that ricocheted and destroyed the stone. Everything should be fine." Harry and his friends nodded, "Before I passed out, I heard someone use the killing curse, who was that?" Harry asked the main question he needed an answer to. Snape nodded, "I thought you might ask that. We both did, but mine connected and threw off his aim. The dark lord escaped, but for now, we beat him. I am curious which of you figured out my riddle?" Harry and Susan said at the same time, "Daphne." Daphne just blushed, Snape smiled, "Impressive, several teachers weren't able to crack it." At that point, the Doors to the Hospital wing opened and Madam Pomfrey returned with Professor Dumbledore and the Weasley twins.

"Ah, Harry, I'm so glad to see that you're awake. You had us all worried. I never would've thought that three first years would be able to break through those enchantments. Tell me which of you was able to get past fluffy?" Dumbledore said with his trademark perpetual smile. Harry answered, "Fred and George have been making candies that make you sick. He feed one to the dog that made it faint for a few minutes." Dumbledore nodded, "Very impressive magic, although I fail to see why such a candy would ever be popular, who had the knowledge to avoid be strangled?" Susan answered this time, "Fred again, I don't know why he knew that though." "And who caught the key?" Fred laughed, "Do you even have to ask? It was Harry." "Who beat the chess set?"

Harry, Susan, Daphne and Fred all started laughing, but seeing Snape's face, they explained, "Harry got mad that there wasn't anyone that was very good at chess, so he called checkmate with Reducto, obliterating the entire white side." "That is a surprise; Professor McGonagall enchanted them so that they couldn't be destroyed by spells. The biggest question though, is who among you had the strength to kill an adult mountain troll chieftain?" Harry stopped smiling, "It hurt Susan and Daphne so I drank some Re'em blood and killed it with my bare hands." His tone shocked everyone in the room. None of them had heard Harry that angry. Dumbledore decided to skip the rest of the questions and skip to the whole reason he came down here. "Harry, what happened to the Philosopher Stone?" Harry lied, as Snape asked, "Quirrell captured me and made me look into the mirror. I somehow got the stone, and when I escaped the stone went flying. I went after it and Quirrell fired a curse at me. It missed but bounced off the pillar and hit the stone. It just fell apart."

Dumbledore seemed calm on the outside, but on the inside he was fuming. He had great plans for that stone. To think that I would be destroyed. Maintaining his cool, replies, "Nicolas will be disappointed that it was destroyed, but I think it was for the best. I'm quite glad that all of you are okay. I wish that you would have told me that you feared the stone was in danger. I would have been pleased to assist." Susan nodded, "Forgive me sir. Auntie mentioned that she might ask you to testify at Peter Pettigrew's trial. I assume that you were with Professor Snape." Dumbledore nodded, "Understandable, I was asked to testify, however, I feared to leave the stone unguarded. I believe that will be all that I need. Make sure that you get some rest. All of you." Dumbledore left the room and was followed shortly by everyone else, as Madam Pomfrey insisted that Harry get his rest.

During the last week of school, people began sending Harry gifts ranging from candy from random strangers to a toilet seat from the Weasley twins, though Harry had no idea why. When he asked Madam Pomfrey why he was getting presents she answered, "Every secret in this school, becomes common knowledge within a month. What happened to you in the third floor corridor was a secret, which mean that everyone knows every detail." Susan and Daphne came to see him every day, and most of Slytherin house stopped by to see how he was doing. While opening his chocolate frogs, Harry started a sizeable collection including two cards that he valued more than the rest put together.

James Potter

March 27, 1960 – October 31, 1981

Among the most accomplished wizards of his time, James potter became known to the wizarding world following his death as the father of Harry Potter. However during his short career as an Auror, his skills earned him the distinct honor of being the only Auror that all death eaters had a flee-on-sight order, and the only one to defeat Bellatrix Lestrange in single combat.

And

Lily Potter

January 30, 1960- October 31, 1981

Called by many the most accomplished muggleborn to ever graduate Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry, Lily Potter is the mother of Harry Potter. She was the first witch to demonstrate complete control over wandless magic, a feat which, to date, has not been equaled.

Harry was finally discharged on the last day of term. Rather than eating in the room set up for him, Harry opted to attend dinner in the great hall. When Harry entered the great hall, all the entire hall gave him a standing ovation, with only Ron, Draco and a few how believe as they do, still sitting. After Harry sat down, Professor Dumbledore stood and walked to the podium. "Yes, welcome back, Mr. Potter! Now for the awarding of the house cup. Currently in the lead is Ravenclaw with four hundred and seventy points, followed by Slytherin with four hundred and twenty-five points, then Hufflepuff with three hundred and thirteen, and finally Gryffindor with two hundred and eighty points." Ravenclaw cheered and the other houses politely clapped. Dumbledore however was not done.

"However, recent events haven't been taken into account. First, fifty points from Cho Chang for cheating on her Charms final." Slytherin cheered and Ravenclaws started booing Cho. "Next, fifty points from Susan Bones, Daphne Greengrass, and Harry Potter, for entering the Forbidden Third Floor Corridor." This time Slytherin booed, however, instead of booing Harry they booed Dumbledore. "To Fred Weasley, I award sixty points for ingenious us of magic in protection of his friends and further sixty points to George Weasley for informing a teacher when his friends broke the rules put in place for their safety. Finally to Neville Longbottom, for showing the greatest improvement over the course of the school year, I award twenty-five points. Thus, the final point totals are: Gryffindor with four hundred and twenty-five points, Ravenclaw with four hundred and twenty points, Hufflepuff with three hundred and thirteen points, and last Slytherin with two hundred and seventy-five points. Therefore, Gryffindor wins the house cup!"

Gryffindor cheered, but every other house booed. After the booing subsided, everyone continued their dinner, and Gryffindor was shunned at every table. Fred and George were the exception as they personally apologized to Slytherin for helping rob them of first place. Fred turned to Harry and passed him a piece of parchment, "As promised, since you beat Ron in every test, we bequeath to you the marauders map, as is your birthright, son of prongs. Observe," Pulling out his wand, he tapped to parchment, "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good." The ink seemed to spread, from the point of the wand, forming words and pictures. Including a map of Hogwarts with everyone inside. "You should find a use for it during the rest of your school years. Just make sure you pass it on to next generation troublemakers before you go. And remember, if you're going to misbehave, don't get caught."

The next day, all of Harry's group met on the Hogwarts express and enjoyed a peaceful ride through the countryside. They played chess, studied, plotted group pranks for next year, and just talked with friends. Eventually, it had to come to an end when Ron and Malfoy entered the compartment, flanked by new flunkies, Dean Thomas, Gregory Goyle, Vincent Crabbe, and Pansy Parkinson. "What wrong, Potter?" Ron asked condescendingly, "Not so tough now that we outnumber you, are you?" Harry looked at him, "Maybe I wouldn't be if you actually had anyone that could do anything. As it stands, I can beat all of you by myself. Care for a demonstration?" Drawing his wand as he spoke. Ron's group returned the favor; now seven wands were drawn in the compartment. "Sure, let's wipe that smug look off your face." And the seven started dueling.

Fred and George shielded Daphne and Susan, who continued playing the game of chess that they'd started before Ron interrupted. Goyle went down from a well placed stinging hex to the face, while Harry dodged spell that they launched at him. Harry intercepted Malfoy's jelly legs jinx, reflecting it at Crabbe. With two of Ron's group down, they started to grow desperate and began launching every spell they had. But nothing seemed to fit, Dean was knocked out by Pansy's Body Bind and Pansy herself was defeated by Harry's knockback jinx. With two on one, Malfoy tried to leave, but was hit by Harry's tripping jinx, snapping his wand as he fell. By the time Ron noticed that he was alone, he'd already been hit by Harry disarming charm, his wand flying out the conveniently open window. "Looks like I win. Now leave us alone before I start firing blasting hexes." Harry sat down as Ron's group fled in terror.

Daphne invited everyone over to her house in July to celebrate Harry's birthday, all of them agreeing to be there. As Harry disembarked, he saw that Snape had come with the train, and Harry went to see him. "Professor!" he said. Snape turned and saw Harry walking towards him, "I just wanted to say have a good summer, Sir." Harry said cheerfully. Snape nodded, "You as well, Harry." Harry saw someone familiar walking through the barrier and straight towards them. The man stopped right next to Snape, "Severus." He said simply. "Sirius." Snape responded in kind. "You don't like me, I don't like you, but can we agree to act civilly for Harry's sake?" Sirius asked sincerely. Snape nodded slowly, "I think we can. Harry, I'll see you later this summer."Snape turned and disappeared. Sirius turns to Harry, "Ready to go pup?" Harry grabbed his arm and they turned.