I do not own Harry Potter, only the OC.

Hello guys, Badger here. I hope everyone is doing okay. This chapter is short, probably the shortest chapter I have done. The only thing I have to say before you begin reading is that no one has voted on the poll yet, so please feel free to leave a vote. Enjoy!

Chapter 58

Paying respects

There was a small chill in the air, as Harry walked through the graveyard. James, Sirius and Remus were following behind him. The group were in Godric's Hollow, where Harry's parents were buried. Sirius had found their gravestone and Harry wanted to visit them. After making sure the area was safe, Sirius and Remus brought Harry to the graveyard, with James to act as support for his friend. It wasn't difficult to find the gravestone in question, as the white marble practically glowed amongst the rest of the gravestones surrounding it. James Potter and Lily Potter were engraved on the marble, along with the dates of their births and deaths. What caught James Badgers attention though, was the quote written on the bottom: The last enemy that shall be destroyed, is Death. He smiled slightly, as he realised it was true, to an extent. Harry, however, didn't take notice, he just sat on his knees, a hand resting against the marble.

"Hi mum, hi dad" He said, thinking about what to say "It's me…I'm sorry I haven't come to visit before…I never had the chance…though I'm sure you've been watching over me, you probably want to know more about me…well, I'm a Slytherin, I hope that doesn't upset you…I also play for their Quidditch Team, a Seeker, just like you dad, haven't lost a game yet…I'm also friends with James Badger…you were friends with his dad, if I remember right…oh, I also have a girlfriend, Susan Bones…she is beautiful and is very patient with me, as I don't really know much about love…I didn't remember you guys much, but I do remember hating you guys for a time…before James stepped in, I was raised by the Dursley's…I didn't know anything about magic but I remember hating you two, thinking that you placed me here, though I soon realised there wasn't much point hating someone I didn't know…but I found out everything that happened…you, the war, Voldemort…he's back, Voldemort used my blood in a ritual to bring himself back but I will defeat him, I promise you…I…I…I don't know what else to say…goodbye for now…I hope you guys are okay, wherever you are"

Harry got off the ground and took a step back, so Sirius and Remus can pay their respect.

"You okay Harry?" James asked

"I don't know" Harry replied "But I will be"

Voldemort paced in his throne room, as he thought. He would need to break is followers out of Azkaban soon, but that wasn't the cause for his slight worry. His Horcruxes were on his mind. One has already been destroyed. His diary. He felt it happen. If one has been destroyed, no doubt the old fool will try looking for the others sooner or later. He planned to check up on each and every one of them and put up any extra defences, if he needs to. The prophecy was also on his mind. It was the reason he went after the Potters in the first place. Whether Harry knew of the prophecy, he wasn't sure. Voldemort only heard part of the prophecy. He needed to know the rest. He would just need to find it first. He would have to send some of his followers into the Ministry to find it. He could do it himself, but he wants to make a big entrance when he comes out of hiding. So much planning to do.

The next morning, Harry and James made their way down to the dining table, where Sirius and Remus were already sat, waiting. On the table were two letters, one addressed to Harry and the other to James.

"Morning you two" Sirius said "Those arrived earlier"

The two opened their envelopes, which had the list of books they were going to need for the new term. However, Harry had a surprised in his envelope. A small badge, in the shape of a shield with a ribbon going across it, fell out of the envelope. It held the Slytherin snake and the words QUIDDITCH CAPTAIN, engraved on the ribbon. Harry read the note that came with it.

To Mr Potter.

I would like to offer congratulations in naming you the new captain for the Slytherin Quidditch team, now that Marcus Flint has graduated. Flint, himself, named you as his personal choice for the next captain and as the youngest Seeker in a century and the fact you've never lost a game, I agree with his choice. Make Slytherin House proud.

Professor Severus Snape

"Congratulations Harry" James smiled, before something fell out of his own envelope

It was a badge, similar to Harry's, except his was in the shape of the Slytherin House crest, where the snake stood proud, with the word PREFECT, engraved on the metal. A note was also with it.

To Mr Badger.

Congratulations on being the new male prefect for Slytherin. I will admit, you weren't the first choice for prefect. Mr Potter was my first. However, after naming Harry the new Quidditch Captain, I believed he would have too much on his plate being both, therefore I chose you as the second choice. Miss Greengrass was named as the female prefect for Slytherin and the both of you will receive your list of duties when you receive your course timetables. I hope you don't make me regret my choice.

Professor Severus Snape.

"Shit" James muttered

"It seems both of you deserve a congratulations" Sirius said, where he then looked to Remus, who nodded "I guess it also means you two deserve these…"

Harry and James looked confused, until Sirius pulled out two brand new Firebolts, with their names engraved on the shaft.

"Sirius…" Harry stuttered "I…this is…I can't…why?"

"I think you two deserve it" Sirius shrugged "Plus, with you being the new captain, you need a strong broom…don't was Sev to change his mind do you?"

Sirius was almost knocked over backwards, as Harry hugged the man tightly. Harry felt like Christmas had come early this year.

And done. As I said, it is a short one. I'm going to be honest and say that I almost forgot to write this one. The chapter that comes after this one was originally marked as chapter 58. Then I found the files for this chapter and quickly typed it up and made a few changes to the next chapter, which will publish either tomorrow or the day after.

So, what did you guys think? Good or bad? The only thing to note here is the,

QUESTION OF THE CHAPTER - Do you think Snape was right in his decisions for Prefect and Quidditch Captain or should he have made other options?

That is all for now. I hope you enjoyed and I will see you in the next one.

Badger out