The French Savior

by StarkIndustries1983

The night James and Lily die Sirius makes a choice. He takes Harry and heads to the Longbottoms and prevents the attack on them. From there they make the choice to move and raise the boys away from England and the influence of Albus Dumbledore. Manipulative!Dumbles. Dumbles bashing. Mentions of Rape in chs. 7,8,9,&10 mentions of child rape in ch.9

2. The Grieving Wizard

AN: I Own nothing, except the plot. Thank you Neotac for correcting my French.

Chapter 2 Rewritten

The grieving wizard

October 31st 1981

Longbottom Keep, England

11 pm

"Sirius?" Alice called as she met him and Frank in the hall, with a sleepy Neville in her arms. Frank reached out and took Neville from her and gestured to Sirius at her questioning look.

"Take him. Check him over. Please." Sirius whispered his voice shaking. Quickly Alice took Harry from a shaking, tearful Sirius. Frank seeing that the adrenaline was wearing off, started to direct Sirius into the living room.

"Radby!" Frank called. A house elf appeared next to Frank with a pop.

"Yes Master Frankie?"

"Take Neville up to his room and then see if Alice needs anything." Frank said handing Neville to the elf.

"Yes Master Frankie." Radby said before disappearing with a pop. Frank then turned and watched Sirius. After a moment Frank waved his wand a few times and then turned to Sirius again.

"Go ahead and scream and shout. I silenced this room. You won't disturb the boys." Frank said dropping into a chair with a sigh.

"It's my fault. IT'S ALL MY FUCKING FAULT! I NEVER SHOULD HAVE SUGGESTED THAT BASTARD! HE WAS OUR FRIEND! MY BROTHER IS DEAD! MY SISTER IS DEAD! AND NOW MY GODSON HAS TO GROW UP WITHOUT HIS PARENTS! IT'S ALL MY FAULT! AND REMUS HATESME BECAUSEWE NEVER TOLD HIM ABOUT THE SWITCH. WE THOUGHT HE WAS THE SPY AND WOULD TELL THEM HOW TO GET PETER. WHY DIDN'T WE LISTEN TO LILY?!" Sirius screamed tears falling down his face as he knelt in front of the fire. Frank watched him for a minute before getting up and grabbing a bottle of firewhiskey. "Why? Why did we have to believe so wholly in Albus? Why didn't we listen to Lily. We should have left and never returned. WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE THEM? WHAT DID THEY DO TO DESERVE THIS?" Sirius sobbed softly as his voice continued to rise until he was yelling again.

"Drink." Frank said handing him the bottle.

"Thanks." Sirius mumbled, his voice hoarse as he took the bottle.He grimaced as the liquid burned the entire way down but was glad to have something to distract him, if only for a few seconds. Frank sat back and watched his friend, his brown eyes filled with sadness.

"It's not your fault. It's his. We all trusted Peter. I shared a dorm with you four all throughout Hogwarts. I trusted him. It's his fault for being weak. Whoever told Voldemort that prophecy, it's their fault. It's Voldemort's fault for believing the prophecy. It's Dumbledore's fault for not listening to Lily and sending all of us overseas. And yes you convinced them to use Peter because you were blinded by your trust for him. But it is not your fault. Blame who you want but do not blame yourself. Because Lily would kick your ass." Frank said as he took the bottle back and drank some.

"I want to believe you. I really do. But I can't" Sirius said tears falling down his cheeks again. Pain filled Sirius' heart as he thought about James and Lily and Peter. How he wished he could go back and change things.

"I know. It will take time Sirius. And you can't do this alone. Sleep for now.' Frank said pulling Sirius up. 'Tomorrow we will start planning and we will move. We will raise Harry and Neville away from Albus. Away from England. We will bring them to see his parents grave every year. And if you can't do that then me and Alice will. Me and Alice will plan the funeral. And Harry will grow up calling my mum Gran just like Neville will. They will love. They will laugh. And they will survive." Frank said as he guided Sirius to the spare bedroom.

"OK." Sirius mumbled as Frank put him on the bed. Sleep came quickly for Sirius and despite the events of the night, was surprisingly peaceful.

"Are we really moving?" Alice asked from the doorway, tears filling her brown eyes her as she thought of Lily and James.

"Not yet. But soon. We have to plan the funeral and talk to mother. Then we need to find a place to live. But it will be all right." Frank said pulling her into a tight hug. He was thankful that they had survived and that Sirius got here before his cousin did. He was sad that he had lost three friends tonight. James and Lily to the darkness of death and Peter to the death eaters.

"Should we stay here? I mean we were almost attacked." Alice whispered softly, fear clear in her voice.

"I've already called Mad-eye. Him and several others are patrolling now." Frank said, tightening his grip on his wife.

"And Remus? Does he know?" Alice asked as they walked towards their bedroom.

"Minerva went and found him. I'll invite him over tomorrow." Frank said as they changed clothes and got in bed.

"I'm scared Frank. I'm scared for us and For Sirius. For how your mother will take the news. But most of all I'm Scared for Neville and Harry." Alice whispered into Frank's Chest.

"I'm scared too, but we will survive." Frank said kissing Alice's forehead before they drifted to sleep.

November 1st 1981

Longbottom Keep, England

12 pm

"Frank you are not serious." Augusta Longbottom said staring at her son in shock.

"Yes mother. I am. If Albus had listened to Lily then the Potters would be alive. And it's not as if we are leaving forever. We are moving somewhere else. Harry will be your grandson just like Neville and they will come visit you as much as you want. And when it comes time for school we will give them a choice." Frank said as he handed his mother a cup of tea.

"And what of Sirius and Remus?" Augusta asked raising an eyebrow.

"Sirius is moving with us. As for Remus? I have yet to talk to him. He's coming around about 2pm." Frank said shrugging.

"And when are you moving?" Augusta asked watching her son.

"We haven't decided that but I think Alice wants to move after Christmas." Frank said looking up as the floo flared.

"Frank? Do you mind if I come through?" Minerva called from the fireplace.

"Not at all. Come on through Minerva. Mum is here." Frank said grinning as Minerva stepped through.

"Hello Spider." Minerva said with a smile, as Augusta rolled her eyes in amusement.

"Oh hush you. It's good to see you Minnie." Augusta said with a smile.

"How's Harry and Sirius?" Minerva asked as she accepted a cup of tea from Frank.

"Harry is still asleep. Sirius is too. He's blaming himself." Frank said with a grimace.

"He'll be alright." Minerva said, sounding as if she was trying to convince herself.

"What can we do for you Minerva?" Frank asked as Minerva sipped her tea.

"Albus sent me to try and convince Sirius to give Harry to Petunia." Minerva said with a sigh.

"Not a chance in hell." Sirius mumbled as he dropped down onto the couch, having just woken up. Minerva smiled and leaned over to pat Sirius' knee.

"I know Sirius. I know. I won't even try. Her son is horribly spoiled." Minerva said wrinkling her nose in disgust.

"Did you find anything in the scan last night Alice?" Sirius asked suddenly.

"Apart from emotional stress and being really tired?No, unless you count his scar. And yes, I've checked it and rechecked it and checked it again. There is Dark residue from being hit by the killing curse, but I found nothing else in the scan." Alice said smiling as she watched Sirius relax a little.

"Good. So what's the plan?" Sirius asked looking at Frank as he accepted a hangover potion from Alice.

"First, Alice wants to stay here until the new year. Second, Remus is coming over today to talk. He has no idea that you are here. Third, Mother, Alice, and Minerva are going to plan the funeral. And most importantly we are going to entertain Neville and Harry." Frank said, smiling as Sirius' eyes lit up at the mention of his godson.

"I'm good with that." Sirius said with a small smile.

"Well, why don't you boys run along and we'll start on the plans." Alice said smiling as Frank led Sirius up to the nursery.

1 pm

"Well that was the easy part." Augusta said as she gathered everything into a folder.

"Now we just have to put it in motion." Minerva said with a sad smile.

"Will You ask Albus to Be the main speaker?" Alice asked looking at Minerva.

"Of Course." Minerva said as she finished her tea.

"Well, you do that and I'll go contact everyone and Place a notice in the paper." Augusta said as she stood.

"What happened to their bodies?" Alice asked looking at Minerva.

"Albus has them in the hospital wing under several different wards so that nobody can disturb the bodies." Minerva said as she made her way to the fireplace.

2 pm

"The funeral is set for Monday. Albus will be the main speaker with two other people. one for Lily and one for James." Augusta said as she sat down and fixed herself some tea.

"Thank you." Sirius said watching Harry play with Neville.

"Remus is Here." Alice said Sitting down next to Augusta. Sirius closed his eyes and grimaced, this what not going to be fun. Not in the slightest.

"Come on Sirius." Frank said standing and walking into the front room.

"YOU! HOW COULD YOU! JAMES GAVE YOU EVERYTHING. HE LOOKED PAST YOUR LAST NAME AND YOU BETRAYED THEM!" Remus shouted, pulling his wand upon seeing Sirius. Frank quickly hit Remus and then Sirius with a disarming spell and pocketed their wands.

"YOU THINK I DON'T KNOW THAT? YOU THINK I DON'T WISH THAT IT COULD BE ME? THAT IHAD LISTENED TO LILY AND DRAGGED JAMES OUT OF THE COUNTRY? I WISH I COULD. BUT DON'T YOU EVER ACCUSEME OF BETRAYING THEM BECAUSE I WOULD RATHER DIE A THOUSAND DEATHS THEN BETRAY THEM. I LOVED THEM." Sirius shouted his eyes flashing in anger.

"IF YOU DIDN'T BETRAY THEM THEN WHY DID YOU SAY YOU KILLED THEM. AND WHERE IS HARRY?" Remus snapped his eyes flashing amber.

"Because I convinced them to make Peter their secret keeper. And Harry is with Alice in the next room." Sirius said dropping onto the couch, his voice breaking slightly.

"Peter? Little Peter?" Remus asked his own voice barely above a whisper.

"Peter." Sirius confirmed his head in his hands.

"Sirius….Padfoot…I'm sorry. You were right. I shouldn't have doubted you just because of your name. Forgive me?" Remus asked kneeling in front of Sirius.

"Of course Moony, as long as you forgive me for thinking the same thing because the wolf." Sirius said hugging Remus.

"Of course Sirius." Remus said with a small smile.

"So, now that everyone is forgiven, let's talk." Frank said with a grin.

"First, Remus neither me nor Frank trust Albus. We know that he is powerful and we respect that but we don't trust him very much. Especially with Harry and Neville. Second, after the new year we are moving. Don't know where yet but you are welcome to come with us. Third the funeral is on Monday. You'll come won't you?" Sirius asked, trying to keep his voice steady as he started talking about the funeral.

"One, I understand. Two, of course I'll move with you. Someone has to help Alice keep the two of you in line. Three, of course I will be there." Remus said as he took a sip of the tea Frank handed him.

"Thank you." Sirius said with a smile.

Monday, November 2nd 1981

Godric's Hollow

3 pm

Sirius grimaced as he readjusted Harry and waited for the funeral to begin. They were doing a simple graveside service and even though it was November, his dress robes were rather hot. And Harry was restless. Maybe he knew what was going or may be he just didn't like his dress robes and Sirius didn't blame him for that in the slightest.

"Mr. Black?" a voice called.

"Mrs. Weasley. You can call me Sirius." He said with a nod.

"Thank you. It's just I would like to apologize for what I said the other day. Lily and James were so sweet and I was upset about their deaths. I believe you will be a lovely guardian for Harry." The Weasley Matriarch said before heading to where Arthur sat.

"Well that was interesting." another voice said appearing next to Sirius.

"Hello Albus. You're right though. That was very interesting. Remus is going to yell at you if you keep giving Harry suckers." Sirius said in amusement.

"Of course. Go ahead and take a seat Sirius." Albus said as he made his way up to the podium.

"You ok?" Frank asked as Sirius sat down.

"As well as can be expected." Sirius said with a shrug.

"Welcome everyone. Today we are gathered here to Remember James and Lily Potter. Two wonderful people who were taken long before their time. They were Brave, Loving, and Caring. They left behind Several close friend and a son who will miss them dearly. Now I will pass it over to James' brother in everything but blood; Sirius Black." Albus said, moving to the side as Sirius made his way up to the podium.

"I would like if I may to tell you a story. The story of James Issac Potter. When I first met James we were eleven and on our way to Hogwarts. He was wonderfully accepting. He didn't care about much then. Just Quidditch, what house he would be in and making friends. When second year came around he noticed a brilliant redhead. He was in love with Lily from the moment he saw her. Most people say twelve year old's are to young to know what love is. That is a Lie. James Knew. And it only took him six years to get a date with her. I remember the day they married. James was terrified and was pacing like a madman. We had to force a calming draught down his throat. It was the same when Harry was born. James was a brilliant man. He was a genius and he loved his family and friends. Yes James was a hero, but he was a father first and now his son will grow up never truly knowing him." Sirius said before retaking his seat, tears sliding down his face. Alice smiled at him as Frank took Neville and she walked up to the podium.

"Hello everyone. My name is Alice Longbottom and I was a friend of Lily's. Sadly unlike Sirius I was not Lily's best friend. That title remains with her first friend Severus Snape. Lily was wonderful. She didn't take any kind of crap from anyone and she cared for everyone of her friends. She was truly selfless and adored books. I'll let you in on a little secret; She liked James from the moment she met him. The only reason she kept saying no was because she thought he was an immature prat. Which he was until sixth year. Lily was nervous as hell the day they married. She want nearly as nervous on the day her son was born. Lily was a wonderful friend, sister, fighter and Mother. And I promise now that her son will know her to the best of my ability. Thank you." Alice said as she retook her seat. Sirius sighed and barely payed attention to the rest of the funeral. His heart broke as they lowered the coffins into the ground and Harry started screaming. Alice took Sirius by the arm and proceeded to pull him into the church.

"Albus said we could stay in here until the crowd thinned out." Frank said sitting on a pew, with a tired sigh.

"Good. I don't think I could face that crowd without punching someone." Remus said sitting down next to Sirius and the now sniffling Harry.

"Where are we moving to?" Sirius asked looking at the others.

"Spain?" Frank suggested.

"I don't think there is a magical school in Spain." Alice said shaking her head.

"Most students go to Greece or to France for schooling. What about France?" Remus asked looking at the others.

"They have Beauxbatons. Lots of pretty women for Remus and Sirius or pretty men if your so inclined." Frank said grinning at the two men in question. Alice just chuckled as the door opened allowing Albus to enter.

"Everyone is gone except for a few Aurors." Albus said holding the door open for everyone.

"Albus quit giving the boys Suckers." Alice said in exasperation while Frank grinned. Sirius smiled weakly as the group came to a stop in front of the grave.

Lily Potter James Potter

30 January 1960 27 March 1960

31 October 1981 31 October 1981

Où il y a de l'espoir il y a de la lumière~

"Où il y a de l'espoir il y a de la lumière?" Alice asked looking at Albus.

"Where there is Hope There is Light." Minerva said with a small smile.

"Indeed. I thought it was fitting. They were and are beacons of hope. And where there is Hope there is light." Albus said smoothing down Harry's hair.

"Thank you." Sirius mumbled as Frank pulled him towards the apparation point.

"You are very welcome my boy." Albus said as he watched them disappear.

"He'll be ok with them. You'll see." Minerva said placing her hand on his arm.

"I do hope so Minerva." Albus said as they walked to the apparation point as well.

"I will see you soon Albus." Minerva said as she appartated.

"Indeed. Reposez en Paix James et Lily~." Albus said softly before apparating away.

AN: That is all for this chapter.

~Où il y a de l'espoir il y a de la lumière = Where there is hope there is light

~Reposez en Paix James et Lily = Rest in peace James and Lily

Both of those are in French but I don't Speak French very well so I hope those are right. If not let me know. I used Google translate for these. Thanks for reading.

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