Harry Potter does not belong to me

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Summer 1995

Sirius sat quietly in the kitchen with a cup of coffee. It was very early in morning and he was feeling the effects of not having slept for two nights now, but how could he. Sirius still could not believe what had happened. Remus was Harry's father, not James. The thought of it made his blood boil. He remembered Harry's words from earlier that evening "Are…are you mad I'm not a Potter?" He had said no, but he was. Not because of who Harry was, but for what he was. Being the son of James meant he left something important behind, a part of himself. Sirius had always cherished the fact that he got to raise his best friend's son, tell him all he could about his father and feel proud when he saw traits of James in the boy. Now, it just seemed like their whole life was a lie. Sirius sighed and rubbed his tired eyes with his hands. He knew he had to keep it together, if he didn't what was Harry going to think. The boy had barely eaten anything for dinner before he went to sleep. Merlin knows what must be going through his head.

Sirius heard the door open upstairs followed by gentle footsteps making their way into the kitchen. It had to be a member of the order, most likely Molly or Arthur. It better not be Remus because Sirius did not feel like seeing him just yet, Merlin knows what he would do to him today. He knew he had said some awful things yesterday, but his stubbornness would not let him believe Remus deserved anything less.

"Good Morning, Sirius" It was Dumbledore. Sirius looked at his old headmaster with suspicious eyes. No one had noticed when the old man had disappeared yesterday during all the excitement. Sirius did not reply the older wizards greeting, but stared at him with hard grey eyes.

"Did you know?" he asked quietly

Dumbledore was not moved by the question. His face remained calm like always, but his eyes which usually twinkled held a measure of worry and stress that Sirius assumed was from all the hassle the ministry has been giving him.

"Yes and no" Dumbledore replied as he took a sit across from Sirius. Before Sirius had a chance to speak Dumbledore continued.

"On the day Harry was born, The Book of Admittance recorded his name as Harry Evans. Professor McGonagall and I never really knew what to think of it at the time until now. You see, as James was not Harry's biological father and Lily was never married to Remus the book recorded his mother's maiden name."

Sirius took in the information and felt relieve of some sort, he would have felt worse if he found out that Dumbledore was aware of this secret and he was the only one that had been in the dark.

"There would be an order meeting tonight. The rest of the order must be informed about this and we must discuss how we would explain Harry's different appearance to the rest of the wizrding world"

Of course! Sirius had not even thought about that yet. Harry would be going back to Hogwarts in less than two months, how were they going to explain this.

"You need not worry Sirius. All mistakes are a blessing in disguise" Dumbledore said getting up from his seat. It was then that the tired marauder realized he never even offered is old headmaster some tea.

"The meeting will commence at six" Dumbledore said and Sirius nodded

"Right. Sorry for being rude and not being a proper host. I'm not exactly…"

"You should try and rest Sirius. Staying awake does not drive the problem away" Dumbledore smiled kindly at him "You need not worry about offering me anything, I only came for short visit, I will be heading off to the ministry now, a couple things I have to get done" At the mention of the ministry his smile disappeared. Sirius watched as the old man left the kitchen, he saw that time had passed and so he preceded to making breakfast for Harry, Ron and Hermione, who had decided to stay at Grimmauld place instead of return home.

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His glasses looked odd on his face and it was not one second later before Harry took of the offending spectacles. This was weird. He was standing in front of the mirror, dressed for the day and his clothes barely fit him, he didn't need his glasses and his hair was perfectly in place! He was not himself, yet he was. It was so infuriating, Harry wanted to break the mirror before him.

"This is going to take some getting used to" Ron piped up from behind Harry, earning himself a glare from his friend

"What! It's true" The tall red hair said as he walked up to stand beside is friend "we are almost the same height" Ron tried to joke to lessen the tension, but it was useless.

"Are you still angry at Lupin?"

"What do you think?" Harry snapped

Ron wasn't able to say anything because Hermione opened the bedroom door and walked inside.

"We need to get you some new cloths or have Sirius magically resize them" She said and before Harry could give her a sarcastic response, she announced that breakfast was ready and the trio headed down to the kitchen, where they met Sirius, placing the last of the bacon on their plates.

"Morning" He tried to sound cheerful, but Harry could see the circles around his eyes. He was exhausted.

Ron and Hermione responded cheerfully, but Harry only looked at his godfather with concern

"Eat up prongslet, you hardly had anything in two days" Sirius said as he piled up Harry's plate with bacon, hash and eggs. It was only after Harry looked away from him that he realized what he had said.

Harry always loved his godfather's pet name for him, it had always made him feel special and closer to his dad in a way, now…now it felt like an insult.

Sirius didn't say anything about it and continued talking as if everything was normal. That was the thing that was getting on Harry's nerves. They were all treating him the same when the sight of him should remind them of how everything was different now. Ron had made a remark about his looks, but he was making height jokes, there was nothing funny about finding out he was not really Harry Potter!

"The minister, the bloody git that he is, still thinks Dumbledore is out for his job" Sirius was telling them, but only Ron and Hermione were really listening. "At this rate, nobody is going to be prepared for what's coming"

"You think You Know Who is planning something big?" Ron asked, traces of fear laced in his voice.

"He is looking for something, some sort of weapon" At this Harry looked up at his godfather and frowned. What could Voldemort possibly be looking for? Speaking of Voldemort, Harry began to think about going back to school and what everyone else would think when they saw him.

"What's going to happen now? How do I explain all this" He made a gesture at his face.

"Dumbledore has called for an emergency Order meeting. We are going to be discussing just that" Sirius told him

"Great. What time is it?" Harry asked. He needed to talk to Dumbledore, he had been trying to since the day of his trial, but it was almost as if his headmaster was avoiding him.

"Harry, you know you cannot be a part of the meeting"

"Of course he can, it's about him isn't it" Ron said a bit peeved. He was looking forward to actually attending one meeting.

"Sirius, since the Order won't necessarily be discussing You Know Who tonight, can't Harry be a part of it. I mean, this is about the huge change that has taken place in his life" Hermione said and Sirius looked like he was thinking about it. Harry just sat there fuming. The look was quite unnerving because now instead of saying Harry looked like James when he was angry, He looked so much like a young version of Remus irritated because James and Sirius had locked all his books away because they needed him to help carry out a new prank. The thought of his friend caused him to frown slightly and so Sirius looked away from Harry and at Hermione

"I guess you are right, but I'd have to ask Dumbledore. He didn't mention anything about Harry's attendance this morning"

"Dumbledore was here" Harry asked suddenly sounding like his normal self

When Sirius nodded, a small frown appeared on the young boys face.

The four of them finished their breakfast in silence and after that Sirius offered to go help Harry resize is clothes.

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He ignored the knocking on his door and preferred to stay in the darkness of his bedroom. The windows had been charmed to block the sunlight and the seclusion of his cottage allowed very little noise from the outside. His body hurt, his mind hurt, his heart hurt. Everything hurt. He felt like nothing. Remus stayed in bed not asleep, and not fully awake either, he just lay in the darkness and replayed everything Sirius and Harry had said to him.

"YOU LIED TO HIM!"…"What could possibly cause you to betray James, your friend!"…..

"He never judged you despite everything. It's bad enough that you brought Peter into our lives and now you've gone and done this!" …"I AM SUPPOSED TO BE YOUR SON!"….. "I think you should go"…. "YOU LIED TO HIM!"…" ….betray James"…" "I think you should go"…..

"Perhaps a little sunlight in the room would do"

Remus bolted upright at the sound of someone else's voice in his room. The intruder lifted his wand and opened the curtains, causing light to fill the small room and momentarily blind its original occupant.

"That's much better, don't you think?"

Remus looked slightly annoyed at the old man once his eyes had adjusted.

"Dumbledore, what brings you here?" His voice was horse and groggy.

"Young Nymphadora had visited you earlier, but when you never came to the door, she feared the worst and came running to me"

"I was not in the mood for company" Remus said getting up from bed as quick as his body let him.

"Would you like some tea sir?" Remus asked the old man.

"Sure why not. I should perhaps make that for us, you should rest a little while." Remus's protest was ignored and so Remus slowly walked out into the kitchen where he saw Dumbledore pour out tea in two cups. The old man took a seat and Remus joined him.

"I have called for a meeting tonight. I hope to see you there"

"Sir, I…"

"We must discuss Harry's future. Things are different now, so we must change some security details." Dumbledore brought out a vile from his pocket and placed it on the table. "That should help you feel much better"

"Sir, I don't think Sirius and Harry want to see me just now" Dumbledore smiled slightly.

"Forgiveness would come Remus, however, it would be useless unless you learn to forgive yourself"

That being said, Dumbledore got up and said his goodbyes.

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By a quarter to six, most members of the Order of the Phoenix were gathered around the long wooden table in the kitchen at Grimmauld place. Dumbledore had only invited those on the inner circle, people that Harry recognized. The Weasley's were there, Arthur, Molly, Bill, and of course Ron got to join in on today's meeting. Dumbledore, Hermione, Tonks, Professors McGonagall and Snape, Mad Eye Moody, Kingsley Shaklebolt, Mundungus, Sirius and Remus, who had come in last.

Harry sat between Ron and Sirius, doing everything possible to avoid looking at Remus who was across from him. His legs shuffled ever so often, and he could not get himself to join in on any of the side conversations because he was so nervous about what would be decided tonight and seeing Remus–his father. He had a father. He, Harry had a living father and he had lied to him. Harry frowned as he looked at his lap. He had always imagined being a member of the order ever since he was little and Sirius had told him about how his parents and their friends had all been a part of it and to Harry the Order had always seemed like an organization of super heroes of some sorts and so it sucked that he could not enjoy his very first meeting, despite it being unofficial.

Dumbledore cleared his throat to begin, silencing the others and gaining everyone's attention. Harry was very grateful Dumbledore had only included people he had some sort of relationship with, people he wasn't expecting to question him senselessly.

"As we are all aware of the significant development that has taken place, I have called this meeting in order for us to decide what we are to tell the rest of the world." Dumbledore said, his voice calm and controlled as always "Let us keep in mind Harry's safety and is recent illness. I wondered if perhaps Harry retain his glamor appearance when he returns to Hogwarts so not to draw more attention to himself"

Harry already was the center of attention, he saw the papers every day. Drawing more attention was definitely not in his plans.

"Sounds brilliant" Mad-Eye said gruffly "This here could be his appearance for going undercover. Nobody would suspect" heads nodded, but others frowned

"We can't do that. Harry isn't immune to the glamor charm anymore, what happens during the full moon" Sirius said reminding them of the horrible sickness Harry had suffered.

"He'll take it off when the full moon comes" Moody said

"What about his symptoms the days before? Where would he be when he has to take off the glamor charm? What would is housemates think when he has to go away every month, don't you think they'd get suspicious" Sirius countered remembering his days in school and the things that had lead he and James to finally question Remus. He unwillingly glanced at his old friend and found him sitting still like a hurt puppy, looking away from them all.

"I can assure you Black, Gryffindor's have dumbed down since your time" Snape drawled from the end of the table. Sirius glared daggers at him and so did the other young Gryffindors

"Sirius is right" Bill said "Harry would be under more pressure"

"How about Harry stay who he truly is" Tonks offered quite peeved that this was not the first option they had chosen to discuss "He's already gone most of his life looking like…well, not himself, he'll be living a lie"

"These are times of war girl. We need the precaution. Do you know what Voldemort would do with information like this" Moody said almost impatiently.

Remus's head snapped up at that and Harry who had been quiet listening to everyone speak about him as if he was not in the room, paled a little at Moody's words.

"What could he do?" Remus asked, his low voice gaining everybody's undivided attention.

Moody looked at Dumbledore telling him to explain something that apparently everyone else was unaware of.

"Being a hereditary lycanthrope does not keep one completely clear from experiencing the transformation of the werewolf." Dumbledore said "There is a forbidden spell that can cause him to turn on the night of the full moon. Voldemort is very capable of knowing this spell"

"He was going to remain in his glamor anyway. Why did you pretend like this was up for discussion" Sirius snapped at Dumbledore.

"Sirius" Molly called him out on his rising temper

"He can't go back to Hogwarts; it's too dangerous"

"Sirius, You and I both know Harry is safest at Hogwarts. Dumbledore won't let anything harm him" Arthur said to him. Sirius might have known Arthur was trying to be reasonable, but Sirius was scared for Harry. He was tired, irritated, angry, worried, tense, and so he rounded on Arthur.

"Was it not at Hogwarts that Harry first encountered Voldemort while he was hiding behind a professor's head? Was it not there that he faced a basilisk and a boy Tom Riddle, Was it not at Hogwarts that he was knocked off his broom by Dementors that were chasing after that rat! Oh, and excuse me if I'm wrong, but was it not at Hogwarts that he was chosen to compete in the Triwizards tournament at just fourteen!"

"I'm not the one you are angry at Sirius" Arthur said calmly

"YOUR NOT!" Sirius rounded on Remus "IT'S YOU I'M PISSED OFF WITH"

It was quiet in the Kitchen. Harry watched with unease as Sirius pointed a finger at Remus.

"Please Sirius, tell me something I don't know" Remus said quietly looking at him without flinching. The two friends stared down one another. One in furious anger and the other looked hurt.

"And yet your childish tantrum is not going to get us out of here sooner" Snape said cutting the tension with his snide tone.

"You little-"Sirius moved from his seat.

"SIRIUS, SIT DOWN!" McGonagall snapped

"Professor Dumbledore, Harry would be entering his fifth year, perhaps it is time to give prefects their own quarters" She said in a professional tone.

"I believe so" Dumbledore said. He reached into his pockets and pulled out three envelopes. "I was going to deliver these to you three today since we would be making an appearance. Mr. Weasley and Miss Granger have been selected as Gryffindor House Prefects."

Ron blushed as he took the envelope from Dumbledore "Me?" He questioned

Sirius narrowed his eyes at Dumbledore, Harry looked like he had just been hit in the gut, Hermione wanted to squeal, but in the light of the current conversation she held it in. Remus just waited patiently to hear what Dumbledore was going to say.

"We would provide separate quarters for Prefect of all houses, I'm sure we can manage the space-"

"But, I'm not a prefect" Harry said with a clipped tone

"I know Harry." It was the first time he had spoken to him directly "The prefects would get a pick of their roommates and I'm sure Mr. Weasley would not mind sharing a room with you"

Ron shook his head quickly. He had gotten the sense that this new development had soured Harry's mood

"May I pick Ginny even though she is not in my year?" Hermione asked and Dumbledore smiled

"Of course, Miss Granger" She smiled politely

"Sirius and Remus, you two were always good at charms, I employ one of you to teach Harry the glamor spell, so he may be able to change himself. I would of course give you permission to use magic for the rest of the summer, however only for your training" Dumbledore said "Severus would make wolfs bane potion for Harry so he may handle the effects of the moon better. This must stay between us, to the rest of the world, Harry is Harry Potter, son of James Potter. No one else can know your father is Remus, Harry"

Harry and Remus met each other's gazes.

"That shouldn't be too hard" said Harry, his voice going cold. There was a flash of emotion he saw in Remus's eyes that he could not explain before the older man looked away from him.

"That would be all about that situation, if your three could excuse us for a brief moment" They were going to talk about real order stuff now and so Mrs. Weasley was all too happy to shoo the three of them out of the kitchen. Right before the door closed, Harry heard Dumbledore start to speak. "Sirius, I heard you requested a change of shift-"

The three of them went up silently to Harry's room and did not speak until the door was closed. Inside Ginny pounced on them for information. As Hermione filled her in, Ron took this time to talk to Harry, who was silently brooding.

"Harry mate, I honestly thought you would be made prefect"

"Its fine Ron" he said dismissively "I never wanted to be a stupid prefect" He realized then by the hurt look on his friend's face that he was being unreasonable. Ron did not deserve the brunt of his bad mood. "Truly" He said more gently "I'm happy for you Ron. I couldn't handle the added responsibility" He tried to smile, but it did not reach is eyes.

"So far, this has been a horrid summer for you" Ron said

"How horrid can it be, you've just found out your fathers alive" Ginny told him "You should be happy"

"Happy that he's a liar and that he does not really care about me" Harry snapped at her

"I get that you are angry Harry, but you could be less rude to professor Lupin" Hermione told him. Harry knew she was probably right, but he didn't care, he could not control his emotions when he saw his so called father.

"This is going to be a long interesting year" Ginny said quietly

"There's too much happening" Hermione said sadly.

And I'm at the center of it all. Harry thought. It was silent for a few minutes as the teens thought about how they would deal with going back to school in light of the ministry calling Harry and Dumbledore liars, Harry's transformations, OWLS, Voldemort's secret plans, prefect duties, and Sirius, Harry and Remus hating each other.

"You guys up for a game of exploding snap" Ron asked breaking the silence. Everyone agreed and in silence they played a few games to help them forget their worries for the rest of the night.

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See, a long chapter. I have been so busy with school and final papers, so I apologize for the delay. I had half the chapter done last week and did not find time to finish it until today. Mind you, I have finals tomorrow and haven't studied yet! I hope you enjoyed this chapter, I would really love some feedback. Tell me how you liked it, constructive criticism and all that. Next chapter would most likely be up next week after finals. Oh! And just in case anybody has been wondering why Sirius never went to Azkaban that would be explained in a future chapter. It was going to be this one, but the flashback didn't fit.

Until next time,

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