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2. SERIOUS BLACK... SURELY NOT

Before Voldemort made his way into the house he placed the bodies of Pettigrew and his spouse onto the doorstep, in such a manner that resembled compassion. This was of course short lived as he blew the front door off its hinges, with the sound of scrambling heard from inside. A tripping curse flew at the doorway missing Voldemort, which was followed by the hedge being ripped out at the roots and flipped into the air.

"Come now Potter that's not a very warm welcome."

"Diffindo. Diffindo. Diffindo!"

The spells flew through the air as Voldemort continued to advance into the house. The spells were batted away from him; one to his left, the second to his right, with the final spell slashing into Voldemort's left shoulder. The slight grimace displayed on his face.

"I was going to let you live Potter, but I think I've changed my mind. Prepare yourself, your going to need it!"

The higher ground proved advantageous for James Potter as he traded spells with Voldemort. His spells continued to find their mark but he failed to notice that the ground was being closed between them. As he tried to fire another blasting hex he couldn't defend in time as he was knocked off his feet and promptly hit by a killing curse.

Voldemort climbed up the final few steps and made his way towards the closed door down the hall. With a slash of the wand the door's hinges were forced out of their positions as the door fell to the ground. Stepping through the now open door the sight of Lily Potter presented itself.

"Stand aside my dear; I don't have trouble with you."

"No Riddle, you won't hurt them, leave now before I make you."

The slight tremble was enough to convince Voldemort he had little to worry about.

"Be reasonable, your secret keeper Peter couldn't kill me and neither could James, what makes you think you can."

"Expelliarmus."

The wand started to move out of Voldemort's hand before he forcibly yanked it back.

"Well I warned you, Avada Kedavra!"

The slumped mother forgotten he moved towards the cot. He peered in to see two wide eyed twins staring back at him.

"I sometimes wonder how you two could pose a threat to me, but no matter better to be safe than sorry. This is goodbye; enjoy your time with your parents."

He pulled out his spare one and sent two killing curses towards the children, the green beam surrounded the children and the light of both spells joined together turning a bright blue, before exploding outwards. A surprised Voldemort tried to jump out of the blast as he simply began to evaporate from existence. A shadowy mist slipped out of the door as the wards began to fall around the home. The rain began to fall...

Two pops sounded as two figures appeared outside of the house. They turned to look at each other both on edge as they quickly looked around.

"Sirius you check downstairs, I'll check upstairs go!"

"I hope we're not too late Albus."

They discovered the bodies of Peter, Hetty, James and Lily, both beginning to feel distraught at the scenes that were before them. They were checking over the kids when a series of pops were heard from downstairs and the sound of quick footsteps climbing the stairs. Turning around they prepared themselves to defend the children regardless of the opponents.

"British Auror Squad, identify yourselves and wands down on the ground!"

"Albus Dumbledore, Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, House of Dumbledore."

"Sirius Black, Auror, House of Black."

"Wands down now!"

The Auror's retrieved their wands and removed a vial of potion. They both consented to the Veritaserum and were cleared of any wrong doing. They were allowed to look after the children but were asked to step outside as they continued their checks of the scene.

"We are sorry for your loss Sirius, James trained me and I can't believe he's gone. A fine man indeed, Lily too of course."

"Thanks Simmons, what have you found?"

"We've recovered two wands, identified by our database as Tom Riddle's wand and the second isn't in the records, which is common with second wands, which we assume it was. It appears Voldemort got to them but his location is unknown."

"I can answer that for you," said Dumbledore.

"Any information you can give would be grateful Chief Warlock."

"No need for all that, call me Albus, the answer lies in the wands. If he was still alive he wouldn't have left his wand, the only outcome we can draw from this is that he's no more."

"I must report this, please wait here till I can dismiss you."

As the man walked away Sirius gave Albus a look of apprehension.

"He's not really gone has he?"

"Physically yes, but no he hasn't gone for good."

"How can he survive Albus, tell me."

"Alas Sirius that matter is for another day, we must discuss what will happen next."

"With the kids you mean?"

"Yes, after all they are the most important thing you have to worry about now, we must get to Gringott's to set about the will reading, I know the emotions are still rare but we must act swiftly to make sure the children are looked after.

"I understand Albus; do you have an idea of what happened to Peter?"

"It would seem based on the body of his wife Miss Bayliss, that she was used to manipulate the location out of him."

"He really loved that woman, she managed to finally turn him into a strong willed guy before well... before this."

Several pops once more as the Auror returned with two officials in Ministry uniforms.

"Albus are you sure that he is gone?"

"Yes Minister I'm sure as I can be."

"Well this is fine news indeed, I must be off."

"No tact that woman I swear."

"It's ok Alastor; I'm used to her attitude by now."

"Aye but doesn't mean I have to like it."

"Too true Boss."

"Sirius I've told you when you're not working its Moody."

"Well I know I brighten up the place but I didn't know you cared so much."

The smile soon faded from Sirius' face as his trouser leg was set on fire.

"Alastor calm yourself."

"Alright Albus, the main reason I've come here is to escort you to Gringott's, so let's get a move on. I have the portkey, so make sure you hold the kids tight."

The swirl of the portkey and they were gone.