I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER
Chapter Two: Learning
Sirius arrived at Grimmauld Place just seconds after the others. Harry was still laying limp in his arms from exhaustion. He followed the others up the stairs and into the room they had already gotten prepared in a short amount of time, taking a quick glance around he noted it was Regulus old bedroom. Gently placing the young boy down on the bed, he stepped back to let Madam Pomfrey start working on him.
Deciding there was no use in staying around and getting in the way he followed James out. Upon entering the kitchen he saw most of the Order already assembled. Though everyone was happy about the defeat of Voldemort, many had their minds thinking about Harry. He was snapped out of his thoughts when James turned towards him and spoke.
"Who would of thought Voldemort would have a kid"
"Doesn't seem like the maternal type to me, poor kid wonder what his life was like"
"Judging by his reactions, not a pleasant one... Imagine if we hadn't defeated him for another couple of years"
They both shuddered at the thought. Harry would probably be beyond redemption. Being a Black he had been taught some Dark Arts as a child so he was able to tell when others had also used Dark Magic. He could feel the magic on Harry, it was dangerous to start a child so young on the Dark Arts, it corrupted their innocence to fast. Even his parents knew to not let a child use the dark magic till they were at least 10. And Harry was only 8 and had already used enough to taint his aura a little.
The rooms volume level dropped a little when they saw Dumbledore walk in.
Clearing his throat the old man spoke "As I'm sure everyone knows, the war is over." At this everyone started clapping and many had big goofy grins on their faces. "As I'm sure that those who weren't there have already been told that we found that Lord Voldemort has as son." a glance around the room told him that everyone had heard of the surprising news.
"Will he be a threat" said Frank Longbottom.
"Frank! He is just a little boy, only 8 years old! 4 years younger than Neville!" Molly Weasley said rounding on Frank.
"He is a son of a Dark Lord, he shouldn't be trusted. Constant Vigilance!" Snapped Moody
"You can't be serious Moody!" Tonks joined in.
"Of course he isn't, I am" I said with a big grin. At this everyone just gave me an exaggerated look but I could see the laughter in James eyes at my signature joke.
Taking advantage at the temporary silence that followed the joke Dumbledore spoke up. "As I was going to say, when Lucius said that the boy has no mother and was created through magic I knew that Voldemort had said this to cover up the boys true identity."
"But Albus as much as I hate to admit it Voldemort was a master in the Dark Arts, he could of found a ritual or something an done it." Said Frank.
"Ah, but you see I have found a major flaw in that, if he was able to do so then the human he created would on be made of the dark. Harry is not dark, he is a young boy who only knows the way he was taught. So Harry was not created through dark magic."
"I'm confused Albus, what are you saying?" Spoke up Remus.
"Harry, is not a creation of a type of unknown magic, he is a boy who has a mother and father."
"But then who is his mother? Since Voldemort is obviously the father" said Malfoy.
"Well my boy, that's where I think you are wrong."
"What?"
"I don't believe Tom is his true biological father."
"You must be joking Albus, the boy is undeniably powerful and if that is not evidence enough the boy is also a parselmouth!" said Snape.
"That's why it took me awhile to show up here, I had to make sure that my theory was correct. If I'm not mistaken, which I'm sure I'm not, then Voldemort had the boy go under a ritual used commonly by purebloods centuries ago that allows a child to inherit certain quality's of the performer of the ritual."
"I have heard of one" Malfoy spoke up "I have never heard of anyone using it in my lifetime but it was common to use when a heir couldn't be provided so they adopted a child and performed the ritual to bond him to the family. They would essentially take upon their looks and any special magical ability's that run through the line."
"So, Harry is not Voldemort's son?" I asked to clarify.
"No, but that now leaves to the question of who is his parents"
"I'm sure we will be able to find someth-" Frank was cutoff mid sentence by a agonized scream from above their heads.
Most of the Order had already drawn their wands and were on their feet out of reflex. Albus stopped any further movement by holding his hands up and saying that there was no need for alarm.
"Who was that?" Alice, Franks wife, asked.
"It seems that Harry has reached the next stage." Malfoy said.
"That poor boy!" Molly said, her hand covering her heart and a heartbroken expression on her face. Turning to Snape she said "isn't there something you can do so he won't be in pain"
Snape merely gave her a look that screamed that she was completely stupid before saying in a snide tone "If there was, I would have already done so."
"Well she was just asking Snivellus, you are supposed to be the dungeon bat and provide the potions, I bet you cheated to get your mastery in potions so early" I said
Seeing a argument coming, Remus stood and said "Perhaps we should call the meeting over. "
Nodding everyone got up to go help Molly in the kitchen or to floo home to their families.
"Hey Padfoot, I'm going to check up on Lily and see how Harry is, you coming?"
Deciding there was nothing else to do, I got up and followed prongs out the door.