A/N: You can thank my sister who is a wonderful beta reader.

II. Timeless People and deals

31.9. 1981.

It was late at night and James was asleep, Lily made sure of it. She dosed him with powerful sleeping potion. She was not satisfied with her life. As she got up to look at the book she has bought in the Knocturn Alley in her seventh year, and has had it hidden ever since, a baby started crying. She wouldn't have bothered if it was that wretched girl, but it was her son Harry. After a bit of carrying around he calmed down.

She went to a loose board in attic, her special hiding place that she warded against anyone but her, and took it out. The book was about Cursed Phoenixes, also known as The Timeless People. The book's title was: All the magic comes with the price. They were neither light nor dark. The Cursed Phoenixes were mostly forgotten. They could use almost any kind of magic to accomplish deals they made with humans, but they couldn't revive the dead. Many people, when they hear about Phoenixes, think only about saving tears. They were more than that. They were considered royalty among all magical creatures. Often, while making deals, people forgot to think and got carried away by the power a deal can grant them. One of the wisest witches, Rowena Ravenclaw, fell to that lure.

Lilly carefully went over the index of the book. She was looking for the ritual of calling the Phoenix forth. It was on the last page and she looked at the instructions carefully and said:

"Phoenix without time, come to me and make a deal with me. I call with no remorse, for I am not happy with what I have and I ask for more."

As she ended saying the words, in front of her appeared The Cursed Phoenix. It was magnificent. At first she couldn't say what color was it but then it became colored with her favorite color - red. Suddenly it took the form of a human, a woman to be precise and said: "State your wish carefully and I shall consider it."

"I want my child to defeat that monster, Voldemort, and for myself to become famous. I also wish to get rid of my daughter and for this to not be mentioned to anyone", Lilly said without too much thinking.

"I will do it, for a price. Your child will defeat him and you will be rid of your daughter. The secrecy you shall also have, but your son shall wear a scar in the shape of a lightning bolt. For your wishes to be completed you will need to do a combination of Love Magic and its counterpart Hate Magic." Lily nodded her head to show her understanding. After seeing it Phoenix continued: "You will say the words that are on this paper while you look at your children, but remember I will fulfill everything after one month passes from the day we made the deal."

They went to the children's bedroom and entered. Lily unfolded the letter and started saying the words: "I, Lily Potter, swear by my magic and to Phoenixes that I feel nothing but hate towards Kelly Potter. I, Lily Potter, also swear by my magic and to Phoenixes that I feel only love towards Harry Potter. With these words, let my wishes come true." With the words spoken, Phoenix disappeared with a white flash.

Unknown to both Phoenixes and Lilly a golden Phoenix tattoo appeared on Kelly's shoulder. It showed to all the magical creatures that she has the power to rightfully rule them. She became protected by power of The Main Phoenix. She became the first golden phoenix after Godric Griffyndor.

31.10. 1981.

It was dinner time when it started to rain and Lilly heard every little sound. Suddenly a bang resonated through the house. Lilly acted as if she didn't know what was happening and ran to the door. She saw Voldemort cast a Stupefy at her husband. Not long after that, she was hit by the same spell and she crumbled to the floor.

Lord Voldemort continued into the house, not looking back and went towards the children's room. He walked into the room and saw two children in a crib. One was a little boy with black unruly hair and dark green eyes. The other was a girl with black wavy hair and startling vibrant green eyes. He raised his wand and was just about to shout the curse of death when a woman came out of nowhere. She stood protectively in front of the crib. For one moment filled with tension there was silence. Then the woman whispered: "So, we meet again, Tom. I must say that I expected better from Salazar's line. You went back on your word. Pity, you could have could have done so much better. I gave you a way to gain immortality, and you did it, but you didn't pay for it. You went back on your word. Cast the spell if you dare! Cast it at me, the only one truly immortal here!" She said it without knowing how wrong she was. With everything he possessed Voldemort cast the spell. Green light of the death curse flew forward and a duel started, but a Dark Phoenix made a deal with Voldemort so he started overpowering her. She couldn't do anything to him. Just as she was losing hope a Phoenix' thrill rang through the air and a golden bolt struck Voldemort and killed him. His body crumbled to floor and stayed there. Unknown to anyone at the same time in five different locations inhuman screaming was heard.

Phoenix slowly turned around to see the phoenix that saved her life. What she saw was a sight to behold - golden Phoenix that suddenly changed into a girl, the same girl whom her own mother refused. Phoenix took the child, and just as they disappeared, Potter seniors entered the room. The child was taken to the Cursed Council.

Odena the Phoenix called emergency meeting. She knew that the young girl she held in her arms was their saviour. The little girl was bound by secrecy, so they will have the possibility of saving her. Their new queen was here and they would be fools not to use it. It was decided that her name won't be changed, so they could send a message, and that she will be given to her godfather. Her godfather knew her secret but only because he was of the Black Family which was known for giving shelters to the Cursed ones.