Chapter 3
Harry knew 2 facts of his life: one he will never know how his parents were, how they smiled, their angry expression when he did something wrong. The 2nd fact is that he will always be judged by the boy who lived reputation, something he always felt he never deserved. His parents sacrificed themselves for him. Now, listening to Mcgonagall he realised that one of the core facts of his life is a lie. And this made him furious. His voice reflecting his anger, he asked "they left me with the Dursleys?". Seeing the alarmed expression on Mcgonagall's expression, Harry felt a sudden wariness overwhelm him. As if placating a wild animal, Mcgonagall said "No Harry, they didn't leave you with the Dursleys." Then taking a deep breath as if to let herself believe this fact, she said " They don't remember us."
The first feeling that Harry felt was relief. His parents didn't abandon, the next confusion. His parents don't remember. Seeing the confusion plainly on Harry's face, Mcgonagall said "it seems that they have been living in America for the past 10 years. How they reached over there is a mystery as according to them the first thing they remember is waking up in America". Harry said " So, isn't there an American magical society?". Mcgonagall smiled as she sees Harry trying to process all facts. She said " Yes, there is but by the time they came in contact with the magical society they had some experience that made them wary to trust anyone. So they took some precautions which made the magical society impossible to recognise them as Lily and James Potter." Harry's wariness again surfaced. He asked softly " Death Eaters?". Mcgonagall's eyes softened "No Harry, but according to them it was something similarly dangerous." Harry asked " How did you all find them? If they don't remember? Do they remember now?".
Mcgonagall's heart sank hearing the hope in Harry's voice. She said "No Harry, even now they don't remember." Harry looks disappointed but he quickly rallied himself and pushing the disappointment from his mind, he asked " So how did you all find them if they don't remember?". He sees a grimace show up on his teacher's face as she said in a strangled voice "Your uncle saw them first." He cringed knowing how that had gone down. "So he saw them first and contacted you." Harry asked. Mcgonagall nodded and she said " we verified their identity and till now it seems that they are telling the truth". Harry asked " Do they know about me?". Mcgonagall nodded, a smile on her face and asked " would you like to meet them?". Mcgonagall could see Harry's eyes lit up and he opened his mouth to say something but suddenly his eyes widened as if he realised something and his eyes dimmed as if the happiness he realised wasn't his. He looked down and his hands started fidgeting and he answered in a low voice so low that Mcgonagall had to strain to hear him say "No".
Before Mcgonagall could ask the reason of his answer, a loud noise sounded on the grounds signalling that the wards surrounding the castle has been breached.
His hands in his pocket, he gazes out the window at the moving traffic below. Hearing a noise behind, he turns and smiles at her. She looks adorable rubbing her eyes her hands clutching her favourite toy. He opens his arms and she walks into them laying her head on his shoulder. He carries her and sits on the sofa. He asks "who did you see this time honey?". She whispers "Harry".