CHAPTER#3: NEGLECTION
6YEARS,9 MONTHS LATER…
Today was 31st July, the birthdays of both Potter twins. Almost 7 years have passed since that cruel night of Halloween. Both twins are now of 7 years. But the main difference between them is that Harry was neglected from 1st November of 1981, whereas Jonathan was loved by everyone. At the age of 2, Harry learned his worth in the Potter household, and realized that his parents are never going to show him love or affection.
By the age of 4 he knew to cook almost everything, he knew to iron clothes and to even read books. Harry was never interested in the children story books and liked to read educational books. He was now reading THE STANDARD BOOK OF SPELLS, GRADE 2 by MIRANDA GOSHAWK. No one knew that Harry could write or read or even can accomplish not basic but HOGWART'S CURRICULUM'S 2nd YEAR spells. No one except Harry's Uncle Moony. Remus Lupin, Godfather of Jonathan Potter was the only one in the Potter household who used to acknowledge and even spend very good time with Harry.
James Potter only acknowledged him when he was in trouble or when he had to give Harry his pocket money which is about 5 Galleons,100 Sickles and 500 knuts. Lily potter also acknowledged her son when he did something wrong or when they have to go somewhere. Only Remus was the one who paid attention to Harry and dev every weekend used to take Harry to Diagon Alley to take him for shopping and as Harry was a book lover and used to read muggle Fantasy and fiction novels, Remus also gifted him some.
31st July, 1986:
It was both twins' birthday. As, Potters were really famous from that Halloween night and death eaters were still looking for Jonathan, they invited no one except close friends which included Sirius, Augusta Longbottom, Neville Longbottom, Molly Weasley, Arthur Weasley, and other Weasley kids, and much more to Harry's delight- Remus Lupin aka Moony. Everyone was arriving through floo-network. Harry was sitting under a table which was actually really heavy with the load of Jonathan's gifts' pile. Harry was shy around other people and moreover, he didn't have any interest in presents and big parties. He just wanted someone to wish him a happy birthday and to show him some love and affection. he But, deep down he knew that he was asking for so much. He was lost in his thoughts when suddenly a voice behind him snapped him back to reality.
"Happy Birthday Harry!" He moved around to see Remus smiling at him and holding a present in his hands. Harrys face broke into a big grin and he hugged his Uncle Moony. Remus hugged him back too and after some time happily handed him his present. Harry took it and opened it and what he saw inside it was completely unexpected. Inside it was a table-]sided photo frame which consisted of Harry's photos alone and with Remus and they used to change every minute or so… Tears begun to stung those Emerald Green eyes and before Harry could control them, they begun to wet his cheeks. Remus who thought that after seeing his present, Harry's face will lit up with happiness but he couldn't be much mire wrong. After seeing the tears rolling down Harry's cheeks, he quickly wiped them with his hand and said: "Harry! If you don't like it, I will give you something else."
Harry looked at him and said: "I really like it Uncle Moony. It is the best gift I have ever received. But, it's not what the gift is. It's the fact that I don't want any gifts or big party…I just wanted someone to show me love and affection." Remus quickly hugged Harry and kissed his forehead and awarded him with his most warming smile. Harry also gave him his most admirable smile and said: "Thank you!" Remus nodded and gave him a one more kiss on his forehead. Harry was really happy until he heard a voice called out loud: "What on Earth are you doing there Moony? Come quicky! Cake cutting ceremony is about to start." Remus sighed and looked at Harry whose face had fallen by now but he smiled at him and nodded.
Remus looked directly in Harry's eyes and said: "I am not going there alone. It's not only Jonathan's birthday, but it's yours as well. We both will go there together you will meet with everyone, then you will cut cake with Jonathan." Harry replied: "But Uncle Moony, "How could I-" but he was cut by Remus gentle yet stern reply: "There will be no how, why or buts. You will go there and do as you are told. Am I clear young man?" Harry nodded. Remus again smiled and took Harry's hand in his and together they walked towards everyone. But before they could make there, they heard Sirius say: "Prongs mate! Do not worry about cake arrangements. I have ordered a great, beautiful cake with the words Happy Birthday Prongslet written on them. And for Harry, I am sure that he would come here for the cake cutting and then later you could say a sorry and give him a chocolate cupcake, which will be more than enough for him."
These words were enough for breaking a 6 years old child's heart and he left Remus' hand and scampered towards his room, in where he completely broke down. Remus sighed and looked at his mates or most likely once mates. He didn't know that what happened to his arrogant but kind Prongs, what happened to his neglected but caring Padfoot, what happened to a short-tempered but loving and sweet muggleborn. With a heavy heart he made his way towards the table where everyone was surrounded around young Jonathan. Jonathon alongside James and Lily cut the birthday cake and after sometime they wished everyone goodbyes and when James, Lily, Remus and Sirius were only left they began to open Jonathan's presents. Inside his room, Harry was crying and sobbing. He thought: "I don't belong here." continuously and then suddenly a white light appeared and Harry Potter was gone.
Suddenly, Lily felt a heart ache as it was screaming that her child is gone. She looked towards Jonathan and saw him opening his presents but then she thought of Harry. She looked at James and said: "James where is Harry?" This sudden outburst caused everyone to shock. Jonathan replied: "Mum! We can worry about him later." Lily looked at James and said: "James where is Harry?" James said a spell and a scroll appeared in front of him completely stating that Harry is no where in UK\EUROPE. This caused everyone to worry and Lily to sob. The very next minute there was a call from Auror's office for James clearly stating that children throughout the Britain have vanished in a beam of white light.
