AN: First Thank you to everyone that has reviewed.
KingOfEternia: Yes This will be a Harry/Fleur Story
To the Guest who left a review on chapter 2: I get why you quoted the inscription on the grave but I have never liked that for Lily and James. Also there isn't really anything that canon other than their deaths and Dumbledore insisting Harry go to the Dursley's. As far as I'm concerned this is an AU. Also what made you think that I was making Alice, Frank, Augusta, or Remus a traitor? Peter is the only traitor.
deansgirl241: Thank you. I'm glad you like it.
magitech: You make a very good point and Sirius and Frank will be addressing that point in this chapter.
magitech: Defiantly no BWL books, I honestly can't wait to write protective/angry Sirius.
Chapter 3 Rewritten
Dealing With the Press
Tuesday
November 3rd 1981
Longbottom Keep
"Happy Birthday Sirius." Remus said handing Sirius a small package.
"Thanks Remus." Sirius said with a sad sigh as he took the present. He wasn't really in the mood to celebrate. He gave a small laugh as he unwrapped the present. A old Leather Jacket. Sirius fought back a sob as he pressed the old material to his face breathing in the smell of lilies, broom polish and mangoes. James.
"I found when I was cleaning out dad's house. You remember how upset he was when he lost it?" Remus as he sat across from Sirius.
"He was so upset. He looked through all of our things for hours on end. He even insisted Snivillous took it." Sirius whispered, smiling sadly.
"Who was upset?" Frank asked as he sat next to Remus, and poured himself a cup of tea.
"James. His dad bought him that leather jacket when he was fourteen and he lost when we were sixteen. Turns out it was at my parent's place all along. I gave it to Sirius so he could have it and then either keep it or give it to Harry when he turns fourteen." Remus said with a sad smile.
"Happy birthday Sirius. We know you probably don't feel like celebrating but we still wanted to give you your presents." Alice said with a sad smile, handing Sirius four presents.
"The two wrapped in red and white are from me and Alice. The one wrapped in Sliver is from my mother and the one wrapped in red and gold in from Minerva." Frank said with a slight smile, as Sirius began unwrapping the presents. From Minerva he received a book on parenting which included a note that read:
It is said that everything that you did to your parents in your childhood comes back on you tenfold. With everything that you and James did to me? I wish you luck Sirius.
Aunt Minerva.
From Augusta Sirius received Several set of baby clothes for Harry. From Frank he received a photo album of the marauders. From Alice he received a wand holster and a new watch.
"Just so you know the rat is blurred in every photo." Frank said earning a small smile from Sirius.
"The watch has me, Frank, Neville, Augusta, Minerva, Remus and Harry on the hands. It tells you where we are and if you press the star at the top it shows the time. The pictures of Harry and Neville are charmed to change as the boys do." Alice said with a smile as Sirius put both the wand holster and the watch on.
"Thank you guys." Sirius said with a smile.
"You're welcome Siri." Remus said smiling as Alice went to get the boys.
Wednesday
November 4th 1981
Longbottom Keep
10 am
The Boy-Who-Lived Vanished
By Rita Skeeter
My dear readers, It has been five days since the Potters bravely gave their lives for the wizarding world. James and Lily Potter fought against He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named several times, each time barely escaping with their lives intact. Lily Potter was a bright and precocious young woman. She married James Potter straight out of Hogwarts and was soon pregnant with his son. James Potter was an accomplished Auror and Son of Auror Charles Potter. The legacy that the Potters leave behind is their Young son Harry. Young Harry, our Savior. Nobody is sure what happened to the young boy. Some sources say that he has been kidnapped by Sirius Black, the heir to the Black Family, a known death eater and the Supposed betrayer of the Potters. Some say that Minister Bangold has pardoned Sirius Black and granted him custody of the Young Potter Heir, as he is the boy's Godfather. Other Sources say that the boy is currently with his Godmother Alice Longbottom. And one last Source states that the young boy is with his muggle aunt somewhere in the muggle world. Where is our young Savior. Can Black truly care for a young child? If he is with Alice Longbottom, then why have we yet to see him? And if he is with his muggle aunt, Is he truly safe? Yours truly shall endeavor to find out more about the Young Potter Heir and his living situation. Now for those of you who don't know who the people in the paragraph above are, Check back tomorrow for those articles.
"You have got to be kidding me!" Sirius snapped as he threw the paper down.
"What is it Siri?" Remus asked walking in, holding Harry.
"An article that bitch Rita Skeeter wrote." Sirius said taking Harry from Remus so he could eat breakfast and read said article.
"Well it's not that bad. Although you should get it cleared up and see if you can stop the silly title. And watch your language." Remus said as he passed the paper to Frank.
"Some how I doubt he can stop it." Frank said as he took Neville from Alice.
"Well even if he can't he should make sure that people can't profit off of Harry." Alice said as the floo flared and Minerva stepped through.
"Sirius, Albus wishes to Speak to you." Minerva said, the pinched look on her face showing what she thought of the situation.
Hogwart's Headmaster's Office
Scotland
10:30 am
"Albus, I will tell you right now that if you are going to suggest I hand Harry over to the Dursleys the answer is still no." Sirius said as he stepped out of the floo, not bothering to wait for Dumbledore to say hello or anything.
"Sirius it is imperative that Harry grow up there." Albus said as Sirius dropped in the chair in front of his desk.
"I want you to tell me something. I want you to be honest. I don't want any half truths. And I most certainly do not want you to tell me that you will tell me when Harry is older." Sirius said glaring at Albus.
"I can not promise you that." Albus said looking at Sirius.
"Then I will take my leave and you will never see Harry or Neville again." Sirius said standing up and walking toward the floo.
"Sirius is that not a bit much? After everything that I have done for you?" Albus asked looking at Sirius over his glasses.
"Excuse me? What the hell have you ever done for me? When I was being bullied in first year? That wasn't you that was James. In second year when Snape almost killed me? It wasn't you that saved me. It was James and Remus and P-Wormtail. They saved me because they stayed up for three days straight trying to find something to help me. In third year when Minerva found out I was being abused at home? You did nothing. In fourth year when Malfoy and some of his friend tortured me? You did nothing. You gave them a slap on the wrist and then scolded me for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. In Fifth year when I ran away to Remus' you forced me to go back. In sixth year when I ran to James' you tried to force me back again and when Charles and Dorea wouldn't let you do that you tried to guilt trip me into going back. And in seventh when I found out my little brother was murdered you would not let me go to the funeral. You said I had to stay and go to class. You haven't DONE SHIT FOR ME ALBUS DUMBLEDORE, SO DON'T YOU DARE PULL THAT GUILT TRIP CARD ON ME. I AM NOT JAMES OR REMUS. I DON'T SEE YOU AS A HERO!" Sirius shouted angrily at Albus, causing several trinkets around the room to shake.
"I am truly sorry you feel that way my boy." Albus said looking rather put out.
"I'm not a boy any more and I am definitely not yours so don't call me that." Sirius hissed angrily.
"Very well. Ask your questions Sirius and I shall answer to the best of my abilities." Albus said with a sigh.
"How did you know James and Lily were dead? How did you know Harry wasn't? Why did you send Hagrid? He can't do magic and there could have been death eaters waiting there." Sirius asked glaring at the man.
"I had monitors on all of the Potters. Harry's was still showing that he was alive. I sent Hagrid because nobody would expect it and it takes a lot to take Hagrid out." Albus said watching Sirius.
"Very well. Now why are you so insistent that Harry be raised by the Dursleys? Why do you not want me to raise him?" Sirius asked raising an eyebrow.
"Those I can not answer." Albus said solemnly.
"Bullshit." Sirius spat his eyes flashing.
"Sirius I honestly can not answer that." Albus said looking at Sirius in reproach for his language.
"Bullshit. You can't or you won't, Albus?" Sirius asked raising an eyebrow again.
"I can not answer those questions." Albus said looking at Sirius.
"It's your choice Albus. But know this, you will not see Harry or Neville until it is time for them to attend Hogwarts. Maybe not even then." Sirius said moving towards the floo.
"You would keep them from attending Hogwarts?" Albus asked in shock.
"Perhaps." Sirius said as he stepped into the floo.
Thursday
November 5th 1981
Longbottom Keep
9:30 am
Black plans to keep the Boy-Who-Lived from Attending Hogwarts
By Rita Skeeter
My dear readers, I have more information on Young Harry Potter. It appears that Black has the child. Whether he kidnapped the boy or not is still up for debate. It also appears that Black is extremely angry with Headmaster Dumbledore. Several things caught my attention. According to Black the Headmaster did not protect Black while he was in school. Why did Black need protecting? Another is that the Headmaster claimed he helped Black when Black firmly believes that Dumbledore did not help him in anyway. The biggest problem Black has with the Headmaster is that he will not tell him why the Potter Boy must live with his muggle relatives. Black has stated that if the Headmaster did not answer him, he would enroll the young boy in another school. It seems to me that Black has several unresolved issues with the Headmaster. Would Black really keep the boy from attending Hogwarts? If he does would the Longbottoms go with him. Will Wizarding Britain lose the Predominant families simply because the Headmaster will not answer a simple question? And let me state that we will be losing the Blacks, Longbottoms, and Potters because of this. Would Albus Dumbledore truly damn this county because he will not answer a simple question? Yours truly will endeavor to find out more about the Young Potter boy, His guardian and whether or not Black will allow him to attend Hogwarts.
"Fucking Hell!" Sirius groaned in frustration, shoving the paper away from him in annoyance.
"What is it Sirius?" Frank asked as he sat down for breakfast.
"That bitch Rita Skeeter again. Some how she found out about my conversation with Albus." Sirius said groaning.
"You don't think Albus told her do you?" Alice asked as she fed Neville.
"Doubtful." Remus said as he wiped Harry's face off.
"I wouldn't put it past him." Sirius muttered in annoyance as he stood up.
"Where are you going?" Alice asked as Sirius kissed Harry's forehead.
"To deal with this." Sirius said gesturing to the paper that lay in the middle of the table.
DailyProphet Office
10 am
"Can I help you?" A young blonde woman asked looking incredibly bored.
"Yes. You can tell Cuffe to get out here. That Sirius Black wants to talk to him." Sirius snapped, looking annoyed as the young woman looked at him in fear and quickly went to get Cuffe.
"Mr. Black can I help you?" Barnabas Cuffe asked as he stepped out of his office.
"Let's find out shall we? You can start by telling me why you are letting Rita Skeeter report that quote 'Some people say the boy has been kidnapped by Sirius Black, a known supporter of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.' end quote. Why does she keep referring to him as the Boy-Who-Lived or the Potter Child. Every one in the world knows his name is Harry. So answer me that." Sirius snapped his eyes flashing.
"Well you haven't been cleared by the Ministry." Cuffe managed to say before Sirius cut him off.
"If I haven't been cleared by the Ministry, then tell me how I managed to walk from The Leaky Cauldron to here without being arrested?" Sirius asked raising an eyebrow at Cuffe.
"Ahh well….The title is something that can't be helped . And as to why she keeps referring to him as the Potter Child. Well I'm honestly not sure." Cuffe stated as the door opened.
"Ahh Cuffe, I'm glad you're here. I need you to look over the first draft of Harry Potter and the Dragon's Fire." A tall dark haired man said as he entered the room.
"And just who the hell are you and who gave you permission to write fictional books about my godson?" Sirius asked glaring sharply at the man.
"Ahh Mr. Black. I am Howard Adami, I'm writing several books on your godson. It will be very profitable venture." Howard said with a bright smile.
"No it won't. Because you are not going to be writing it. If you write it I will take you for everything you own." Sirius hissed glaring at Howard.
"Mr. Black, I assure you they will be good for your godson." Howard said soothingly.
"No they will not. Harry is one year old and you would write him as some super hero? It will make him seem untouchable. You will not write those books. I will not have you make Harry out to be something that he is not and furthermore Mr. Cuffe if I see another article written by Ms. Skeeter that says I am a supporter of Voldemort or speculation about where Harry is, I will destroy this paper. And Mr. Adami you did not answer me. Who gave you permission to write the books?" Sirius asked glaring at both men.
"Albus Dumbledore. He said it would be beneficial for Young Harry." Howard said looking nervous.
"You have my word that Ms. Skeeter will not write another article like that." Barnabas said nodding along with Howard.
"Thank you very much gentlemen. Have a good day." Sirius said stepping out and making his way to Gringotts.
November 6th 1981
Longbottom Keep
9 am
Albus Dumbledore Gives Unauthorized Permission for Harry Potter Books
By Kathy Heartwind
Readers of the Daily Prophet I have shocking news. Yesterday morning, Sirius Black stormed into the offices of the Daily Prophet wanting to know why The Prophet was still accusing him of not only being a Death Eater but also of kidnapping his Godson. He also wanted to know why Rita Skeeter kept referring to Young Harry as the Boy-Who-Lived, the Potter Boy and the Potter Heir. Mr. Barnabas Cuffe was unable to explain why she refered to Him as the potter Boy or the . Cuffe also stated that the title Boy-Who-Lived was one that couldn't be helped. Moments after this was said a well known writer, Howard Adami, entered the office. He was delighted to see Cuffe was there and did not notice before he brought up a book. Upon hearing that Mr. Adami planned to write several fictional books for children based on young Harry, Mr. Black was Livid. Mr. Black was quoted saying this:
"Harry is one year old and you would write him as some super hero? It will make him seem untouchable. You will not write those books. I will not have you make Harry out to be something that he is not." -Sirius Black
Mr. Black then asked Mr. Adami who gave him permission to write the books. After a moment of hesitation Mr. Adami admitted that Albus Dumbledore gave him Permission. Albus Dumbledore is Headmaster of Hogwarts, Supreme Mugwump, and Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot. The one title that he dose not have but seems to desperately want is, Guardian of the Boy-Who-Lived. Why Does Dumbledore want to put young Harry on a pedestal? You guess is as good as mine, but let it be known that you do not mess with the Potters, Blacks, or Longbottoms.
"Oh she's good." Frank said as he put the paper down.
"I thought so too." Sirius said as he sipped his coffee.
AN: if someone knows the actual name of the person who wrote/published the Boy-Who-Lived books let me know.
Review and again thank you to everyone that reviewed.