A/N OMG OMG OMG! IT'S CHAPTER 2! Yes I have finally found the time to re-type this chapter. I'm so sorry for the delay guys. I started High School recently and volleyball practice goes 5 days a week and to top it off my old computer that originally had this chapter on it broke down completely which meant that I had to buy a new one. I have a new computer now and I have time, so here you go, Chapter 2 to If They Returned. Please enjoy.


After a moment of consideration, he looked at his mother with a determined look on his face before he said, "I've never been more ready for anything."

And as his parents led him to Diagon Alley, Harry decided that this was the best moment of his life. Better than when he found out he was a wizard, better than meeting Ron, better than becoming seeker, even better than winning the house cup. This was the moment he wouldn't trade for anything in the world, but would trade anything in the world for.

Harry's parents were silent as they led Harry through the streets of muggle London towards the Leaky Cauldron, but Harry was glad for the silence. He was still trying to figure out what happened a mere ten minutes before. His parents were actually back, they were there standing next to him. His mother had hugged him, so had his father. The love he had been denied for ten years was once again in his life. Harry, although glad to have his parents again, was unsure and scared. What if they didn't like the boy he had become? What if they sent him somewhere else because of Voldemort's grudge against him?

As the questions began to fill his head, Harry looked up at his mother and father and immediately relaxed. They loved him, he could see it in their eyes and in the bright smiles thy both wore upon their lips. Harry could feel their love in the way that their hands rested on his shoulders. A smile immediately graced Harry's features as well; he finally had the happy family he had always wanted.

They made it to the Leaky Cauldron quick enough, but just before James opened the door, Harry stopped him.

"um… Dad," Harry said, not used to saying dad at all, "People are going to recognize us in there. We won't be able to get anywhere near the fireplace."

"Don't worry about that son," James answered easily, patting Harry on the back, "If anything your mum can make them move."

"And what is that supposed to mean Potter?" Lily asked, crossing her arms and glaring at James.

"Just that you are very persuasive dear."

Harry couldn't help but laugh at the seething look his mother gave his father before she cracked and smiled at him. Harry's heart felt light laughing like that, he was truly hapy.

James opened the door to the Leaky Cauldron and led the small family through, and immediately regretted it.

"Is that-"

"I think it is."

"But how could it be"

Filled the pub as the ocupants turned and saw the Potters.

The first to officially approach them was a small blond woman in a pink bonnet and a patchwork dress.

"Lily and James Potter… Is it really you?" She asked incredulously, shoving Harry aside non to gently.

"Yes it is and you just pushed my son aside." James said angrily as he grabbed Harry's shoulder.

"A fine way to treat your hero." Harry muttered. It's not that he wanted attention all to himself, but when people shove him away from his own parents, it made him mad.

"Oh my, I beg your forgiveness Mr. Potter." The woman said before quickly turning away and disappearing into the crowd.

At that moment, Tom came over to Lily and James, shaking their hands vigorously.

"An honor Mr. and Mrs. Potter truly an honor. If you don't mind me asking, how are you here?" He said excitedly.

"The power of love, Tom. May we use your fireplace?" Lily said, looking positively charming with her sparkling eyes and big smile.

"Of course. I trust you know where it is Mrs. Potter."

"Thank you, Tom."

The family walked into the back of the pub and went towards the fireplace. Lily grabbed some floo poweder off of the wall and offered it to Harry who responded with a dumb look. Lily frowned before she asked, "What's wrong sweetheart?"

"I-I don't know… I'm not sure…" Harry started nervously.

"Lils he's probably never used the floo before." James said for him, giving Harry a soft smile.

"Oh, of course,, in that case, James, why don't you travel with Harry and I'll meet up with you at home with his trunk."

"Sounds like a plan Lils."

Harry looked at his father, confused. What in the name of Merlin was the floo?

James looked at Harry's expression and softly said, "The floo network is a wizard way of travel. Just keep your mouth closed."

Harry nodded and his father took some of the floo powder, throwing it into the fire. The flames turned emerald green, and Harry heard his father say 'Potter Manor' before the two stepped into the flames. Instead of burning as Harry would have expected, it only felt warm, he heeded his father's advice and kept his mouth close, but that didn't stop him from breathing in soot through his nose. Suddenly, everything started to turn and fly past Harry very fast, but he couldn't keep his eyes opened for they had begun to burn.

Soon enough, Harry felt a tug at his arm, he allowed it to pull him out of the fireplace and so he ended up landing on top of James.

"You okay son?" He asked as he helped Harry stand stably on his feet.

"Yeah, I'm fine." Harry answered, then he caught sight of the house.

It was large, the entry way was the size of the Great Hall at Hogwarts. The floors were marble and the walls were white which made it look bigger and brighter than it actually was. There was some furniture placed around the room, but it was filled with mostly fireplaces.

"This is the manor's come and go room," James said happily, "Anyone who comes to visit magically can either floo in or apperate. "

"What if crooks or murderer's came in?"

"They wouldn't be able to. We have a magical security system that only allows certain people to floo or apperate."

"It's amazing."

"And it's only the beginning."

At that moment, Lily stumbled out of the fireplace with Harry's trunk and James immediately rushed to help her with it.

"Alright there Evans?"

"You're a prat Potter."

Harry was confused by his parents, but he didn't say anything as they were smiling at each other happily. Just then, the family sound of footsteps just outside of the room. Lily grabbed Harry and pulled him into her as James stepped in front of them both, wand at the ready. The footsteps stopped for a moment, but then a person jumped out from around the corner and pointed his wand at James.

"Moony?" James asked, lowering his wand, "Moony is that you?"


DUN DUN DUN CLIFF HANGER!

Sorry guys I just had to have the cliff hanger in there. Anyway I hope you enjoyed the story, I'm sorry for the delay. I'll be working on Chpater 3 when I can but I can't gurantee quick updates. Please shoot me a review and tell your friends to do the same. Thanks guys

Your humble and obedient

Malfoy