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Harry sat in the chair next to Remus which was opposite his father. Lily was seated next to James and Sirius was next to Lily. Arielle was at the Weasleys playing with Ginny. Harry stared at his father who his head had lowered a little as he sighed. Lily massaged his back in smooth circles while Sirius and Remus exchanged anxious looks. After a few minutes of silence had passed, Remus asked;

"James would you rather that I began?"

James looked up at his friend, smiled sadly and shook his head. He removed his glasses as he rubbed his eyes tiredly. He then replaced his glasses and focused his attention on his son.

"Harry what I….what we are about to tell you is shocking, maybe even a little scary for you since you are so young but we feel there is no choice."

"Dad just tell me. It can't be that bad, can it?" he asked turning to Remus and Sirius. Remus put his arm around Harry's shoulder as he smiled supportively at him while Sirius smiled sadly at his godson.

"Harry we don't want you to be scared because we are all here to protect you. You are safe sweetheart and we love you. Just remember that ok?" Lily said as she clasped her sons hand momentarily from across the table. Harry looked at his guardians in turn with a petrified gaze in his eyes. His eyes rested on Sirius.

"Lily for god sake you are the scaring the kid!" Said Sirius protectively.

"I am just trying to prepare him Sirius!" Shouted Lily defensively.

"Well you cant. None of us can." James said as he sighed one last time.

"Okay Harry…..the scar on your forehead. Remember when you asked your mother and me how you got it and we said it was a birth mark?" Harry just nodded so James continued.

"Well that it is not true. Your scar is not the result of a birth mark……"

"Well then how did I get it dad?"

"….Before you were born somebody made a prediction……"

"A prediction?"

"Yes. It means that a person who can see into the future says that something will happen to someone at a certain point in their lives."

"What was this prediction about?"

"It was about you son."

"Me? Why would someone predict something about me? Before I was born."

"That part is a little unclear champ. This person predicted that the child who was born at the end of the seventh month would have to defeat the greatest yet darkest wizard of all time. However there was another child born around the same time as you….."

"So why can't they beat this wizard…."

"Because this wizard has chosen you son."

"But why?"

"We don't know. But we think it is because of us…..your mother and I…."

"I don't get it dad."

"This wizard knows all four of us. He hates us as much as we hate him. Harry this wizard is dangerous, very dangerous and evil……."

"And warped, spineless, cowardly, deranged……."

"Thank you Sirius." Said James firmly.

Sirius who had one elbow on the table and was supporting his head with that hand, smiled dryly at James as he waved, signalling that he would shut up.

"Remember the wizard we met today in Leos Harry?" Harry nodded.

"Well he is on this dark wizard's side. There are plenty more like him who supports him. We call them death eaters."

"How come?"

"Because that is what they call themselves. You see Harry there are good witches and wizards and then there are bad ones. All the people who we are associated with us are good but then there are those like the Malfoys who are plain evil. They thrive on torturing people, killing people at times….."

"Why dad?"

"Because to them that is fun……."

"Because they are sick people Harry who will get what's coming to them soon…."

"Sirius…."

"Sorry James." He cleared his throat as he made a hand gesture and said, "Please continue."

"Anyway Harry I just wanted you to understand the differences between us and them before I tell you why you have that scar."

"Ok dad. I get it. But how do you know if someone is a death eater?"

"Well get to that part later. Right now the following information is far more significant than being able to identify a death eater okay?"

"Okay dad."

"As I said, seven years ago a prediction was made that a boy born at the end of July would have to defeat this particular wizard."

"James you are going to have to tell the kid his name at some point you know!"

"Yes Sirius I am quite aware of that thank you. But I am trying to hold off for as long as possible…"

"Why dad? It's only a name!"

"A man after my own heart!" Shouted Sirius gleefully as he sat upright.

"Shut up Sirius!" Shouted James, Lily and Remus in unison. Sirius resumed his position.

"Just tell me dad. I wont be freaked out I swear."

James looked at his son for a few minutes before he continued.

"When I was your age Harry I was a little scared by it so I would understand if you were too. His name is……..Voldemort. Lord Voldemort as he calls himself. There are certain rules regarding his name but we shall deal with that later. Once we found out that Voldemort was after you, we were instructed to go into hiding by Albus…."

"Where did we go?"

"We lived in a house in north east London. It was a nice area because Sirius and Remus only lived ten minutes away from us in comparison to thirty minutes where we lived before. Anyway, Albus suggested that we use an old magic spell that would keep us safe…."

"What was that?"

"A secret keeper. That would mean that only one person would know where we lived but also be a threat to Voldemort. We suggested Sirius though Albus offered himself. We declined his offer though and at the last minute Sirius recommended that we have Peter as our secret keeper…….."

"Why?"

"Well he felt that Peter was less likely to be a target. You see Harry Voldemort knew that all of us were friends but he knew Peter was an outcast. He was so nervous and jittery and……."

"Treacherous, disloyal, cowardly, a mistake….."

"Sirius swear god help you if you interrupt James one more time!"

"Sorry Lils. James sure that you're done mate?" James asked with a smile.

"Oh ya sure Prongsie. Continue wont you before your lovely wife belts me senseless." Sirius said as he grinned at Lily while James and Remus just smiled to themselves. Lily stared at him and turned away seconds later.

"Anyway as I was saying we changed secret keepers to Peter. Sirius went over to his apartment that day to convey the news to him. He accepted and was delighted to be asked……"

"But how did it work?"

"Secret keeper?" Harry nodded so James continued…."Well the house would be invisible to everyone except to those who already knew it existed. If someone who knew where it was told someone who didn't the house would appear after the password was said…."

"So Peter told Voldemort the password? Why?"

"Because he was weak both morally and physically!" Sirius exclaimed. Everyone turned to face him.

"For once I agree with what you said Sirius." Lily said smiling a little.

"Thanks Lils." Sirius said smiling at her.

"But dad you said that he was your friend."

"We thought he was Harry. We were wrong obviously. He betrayed us in the worst possible way."

"So where is he now?"

"He is dead champ."

"Dead? How did he die?"

"Well there is a little bit more to the story before we get that far. That night Voldemort came to our home and tried to kill you. However Lily placed a love spell on you which acted something like a force field. If a somebody tried to use an unforgivable spell on you, their spell would repel, thus causing them harm and leaving you practically unharmed. When Voldemort tried to use the killing curse on you, he ended up vanishing and leaving you with a scar."

"He vanished?"

"Yes Harry he did. He has not been seen or heard of since. That is why you are famous son. You are the boy who lived."

"But I didn't do anything."

His guardians smiled warmly at his innocence. Harry looked at them in confusion while James continued.

"Well to many people you are a very special child Harry. You helped banish the darkest wizard who ever lived. For years people lived in fear because Voldemort was….dangerous….he ruined so many people's lives either by killing them or drove them into insanity….."

"He did that?"

"Yes Harry he did. He didn't care who he harmed once he got his kicks. He knew people feared him and stressed his power at every opportunity he got. So Harry have you got any questions?"

"Well how did Peter die?"

"The night when Voldemort came we woke up on the front lawn after he attempted to perform the spell on you. When the spell backfired Harry, the whole house collapsed. Your mother and I woke up in bed in the front garden to the sounds of you screaming in your cot. It was a miracle that you didn't maintain any bone breakage from the fall you received. Anyway we decided to go to Sirius to spend the night and the next morning we went to Remus. From there all five of us ventured to Hogwarts to speak with Dumbledore. He told us that Peter was picked up by some aurors at the ministry and was sent to Azkaban awaiting his trial later that day."

"But how did he know that Peter told Voldemort where we lived?"

"Well it turns out that Dumbledore came to pay us a visit that night but saw the ruins of the house and so alerted the ministry that Voldemort had come to us. He then went to Peter's house and saw that he was not there so he knew or at least he thought that Peter was our betrayer. He was right. Any more questions?"

"Well….how do you know if someone is a death eater?"

James looked at Remus for him to answer the question since he had kept quiet all evening. Remus nodded his head in recognition and answered Harry's question. He removed his arm from around Harry as he sat upright and looked at him.

"You see Harry when Voldemort was in power, people could identify death eaters by what they wore. They wear long black cloaks and white masks. However it is difficult to distinguish them since Voldemort has vanquished. We have a fairly good idea who is who but still it's a little tricky at times."

"Well there is one way." Said Sirius lazily. Everyone looked in his direction. "The dark mark on their arms…."

"Ya but you can't go around checking peoples fore arms Sirius."

"Well yes I am quite aware of that thank you Remus. Harry there is no need for you to fear death eaters because firstly they are fairly open about it……"

"Why?"

"Because they are all warped gits!"

"Sirius! Lily interjected.

"Well it's true! And secondly Harry we are always going to be with you so you won't be in any danger with us around mate? Alright?" Sirius said as he winked at his godson. Harry just nodded.

"Have you got anymore questions sweetheart?" asked Lily.

"No." said Harry meekly.

"Are you sure champ?" James asked.

Harry nodded before saying…..

"I just want to be alone for a bit."

"Okay son whatever you want. Well all leave you be and if you need us well be in the front room okay…"

"No dad I….I'm just going to go outside for a while ok?"

"Sure Harry." James said while Lily looked at him anxiously as he left.

"Well I didn't expect that." Said Lily.

"Ya? Well I'm as sure as hell certain that Harry didn't expect half of that Lils."

Lily just stared hard at Sirius who just shrugged, still with his head resting in his hand.

"I knew he was too young." Lily said turning to James.

"Oh hey come on love." Said James as he brought his wife closer to him. She rested her head on his shoulder….."He will be fine. You know Harry is a lot stronger than you give him credit for."

Lily looked up at James with tears evident in her eyes. She then ran for the front room.

"Lily come on….." called James as he rose from his seat to go after her……"she is too emotional for her good you know!" said James to his friends as he went after his wife. Sirius and Remus just smiled a little.

"You know maybe one of us should go out to him." Said Remus.

"You think I should mate?" Sirius asked as he sat upright again.

"Maybe. Would you mind if I went first?"

"Of course not Remus. He relates to you better in this kind of situation coz you are the calming figure he needs in his life." Sirius smiled at him while Remus just sniggered. He then got up and left. Remus found Harry sitting at the very edge of the picnic bench with his back facing him. His head was lowered and he was moving up and down. Remus knew at once that he was crying. He rushed over and bent down in front him. Remus placed his hands gently on top of Harry's legs but Harry didn't look up immediately. Remus just stared at the child crying unsure of what he should do. Harry then looked up with tears running down his cheeks. Remus smiled sadly at Harry as he wiped his tears away with his thumbs. "It's….its all…..my…..my…fau…fault…Remus." blubbered Harry as he lurched forward into his guardians arms. Remus hugged him securely. They stayed that way for a few minutes; Remus sitting on his haunches with his arms around Harry's back trying to soothe the child by massaging his back and Harry bent forward with his arms around Remus neck. After a few minutes had passed, Harry sat up again.

"Why would you think it's your entire fault Harry?" Remus asked calmly.

"Coz if it wasn't for me being born mom and dad would be safe……"

"Hey hey hey! Now that is enough Harry. Don't you ever think that any of this is your fault. You are not a mistake so don't you dare think that okay?" Harry just nodded.

"Your parents love unconditionally. They have never once resented you or regretted that you were born. Sirius loves you as though you are his son….as though you are the only boy in the world! I love you just as much as them Harry. We are all one family. This family would not be complete without you! We all idolise you so I don't want you thinking like that any more you hear me Harry? None of this is your fault. None of it." Remus said as he looked fondly yet firmly at Harry. Harry nodded in recognition.

"Come here." Remus said as he hugged Harry tightly. After they broke apart, Remus saw Sirius standing down by the back door. One leg crossed over the other and his head leaning against the wall with his arms folded. Remus turned to Harry and asked; "Do you want to talk to Sirius?" Harry nodded so Remus said "ok" as he got up and patted him on the shoulder as he walked away. As he approached Sirius, Sirius asked;

"How is he?"

"He is fragile. A little insecure also. He was convinced it was his entire fault but I think I managed to make him see sense." Both smiled sadly as Remus walked into the house. "Thanks Moony."

Sirius walked over to his godson but Harry heard him coming so he turned around to face him. Sirius bent down before him and smiled a little.

"Hey how ya going mate?" Sirius asked as he placed his hands on Harry's legs.

Harry just shrugged and said "ok."

"Really? Coz a little birdie told me that you thought this was your entire fault. Guilty or not guilty?"

Harry laughed a little and said….

"You always know how to cheer me up Padfoot."

"Well I am glad that I am useful for something mate!"

"You never lie to me Sirius. Sure you don't?"

Sirius shook his head and smiled as he said;

"No never Harry. I always want to be honest with you mate. That is very important to me!"

"That's important to me too."

"So what is all this about kid?"

"Are we safe here? I mean really safe?"

"Yes Harry we are." He then rose and sat up next to Harry on the bench as he put an arm around his shoulder. "You see your house and my house?" Harry nodded. "Well only us, the Weasleys, Dumbledore, McGonagall, Hagrid, Lily's friends and my cousins know where we live….."

"So were using the secret keeper spell again?"

"No. We are using something much more deadly than that mate. We are using a spell called "unrepairo"

"What?"

"This is a spell that to somebody who doesn't that these houses exist; they look like down old farm houses……"

"Run down old farm houses!" Laughed Harry.

"Yes." said Sirius smiling at bringing Harry closer to him.

"The Weasleys are using the very same spell. So you see Harry, nobody is in danger coz we have no secret keeper….."

"Well that's good Padfoot."

"Ya it sure is mate! So…..are you up for a game of quiddtich?"

"Ya I sure as hell am Sirius!" Harry said turning and smiling at his godfather who grinned at him.

"For the love of god don't let your mother here you saying that! She thinks I set you a bad enough example as it is!" They both laughed a little at this.

"Hey I know Padfoot! How about we set up a team, two teams!"

"I like the way you think mate!" said Sirius pointing his finger at Harry.

"Ya it could be you, dad, Remus and the Weasleys……"

"I am not so sure if Remus will play mate…."

"Well you can make him Sirius! You can be really persuasive."

"Now when did your vocabulary expand so much?"

I don't know but you can though……"

"Ya you are tight mate coz you have no idea how many girls I went through at Hogwarts…….." Harry smirked at him…."Well we shall leave that discussion to another day. You go round up the Weasley troops and leave the rest to me!"

"Okay Sirius!" Harry exclaimed as he jumped off the seat with Sirius at the same time.

"Prepare for the best game of quiddtich EVER!" Shouted Sirius.

"Aww awesome Sirius." Said Harry smiling.

"Ya now give me five my son before you go!" They slapped each other five and went their separate ways…..

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