The Calm after the Storm
A cuple of months past and everything seem to be reverting back, to the time before the attack. Little Harry was having the time of his life, soaring through the livingroom on his toy broom. A dog was chasing him and his dad was laughing in the corner. Lily and Remus were sitting on the couch drinking tea and trying to hide their amusement, emphasis on trying. Little Harry was happily shierking and laughing, while trying to avoid Padfoot, or pafoo as he called him.
Lily got up from the couch " Okey boys, that's enough playing for now. Come on baby mummy's got your food" the little boy got off his toy and crawled to his mama a smile on his face " mama! mama!" She lifted him up and hugged him close. Sirius turned back into a human.
James smiled to his little son, who was playing with his mother's flaming hair. He couldn't even imagine his life without him, something that almost happened. He still remembered that night vividly, how he almost lost the love of his life, his son, his brothers. Him and Sirius took part into the search of Peter Pedigrew, the traitor that ratted them to the Dark Lord. A rat indeed. Thankfully they found the traitor in his animagus form living amongst a Family of Wizards. The Weasleys. Although to be fair, they didn't know they were harboring a criminal.
Peter Pedigrew was tried before the Wizengamont and was sentenced to life in Azkaban. James actually pressed for the Kiss, but Albus Dumbledore thought it was extreme and that life in Azkaban was better. Let's just say that James started to have doubts about the Headmaster. While talking about Dumbledore, the elderly wizard is a constant visitor, he is here practically every day. Might as well offer him a room in the manor.
Albus showed an alarming attention to Harry, which didn't sit right with James Potter nor Lily. He was woken from his thoughts by a hand being placed on his shoulder.
Remus Lupin-Black was looking at him pensively "What's got you into such deep thoughts Prongs?" James smiled " Nothing Moony. Just thinking." He answered, Remus smiled " Are you sure this is a good idea for you Prongs? You might burn something." James laughed. He put his arm around his friend's shoulders smiling ."Come on Moony, it's almost lunch time, we don't want Lily coming after us." The werewolf shivered, yes that was something he did not want.
The small family, was gathered around the table. A high chair for little Harry who was making a mess of his food. Lily was lightly scolding him, while wiping his chin. Harry was trying and falling to glare at his mum. The Marauders were laughing like children. Harry was having none of that so he looked at his dad " Dada! No laughing... Meanie" which send them all back to a laughing mess. Harry looked at his dad pouting, he narrowed his little eyes at his dad and suddenly James's hair turned Slytherin Green.
Everyone looked shocked. " D-Did he just..." Lily looked at her baby boy in astonishment " Yes Lilly. Yes it was.... Accidental magic!!" Said James practically jumping off his seat.
"I don't think it was accidental Prongs. He looked pretty determined. No it was on purpose." Answered Remus looking at his nephew shocked.
"Wait, you mean he just pulled his first prank?" Screamed his husband "Merlin! His first prank!! Imagine what we can teach him!!! My little man!! We will make a Marauder out of you kiddo!!" Said James Potter hugging his son close and throwing him in the air and catching him. Making the little boy shierked and giggled happily.
" JAMES POTTER! You will NOT make my baby a Marauder! Three of you are enough for the entire Wizarding World!" Lily raised her right eyebrow at her childish husband. Sirius Black laughed "Tell you what Lils. If Prongslete won't pull his first prank till he's five, then we won't turn him into a prankster." James caught on it and added "But... If he does pull his first prank. Then, we will have free rein to teach him how to be a Marauder and an animagus". Remus shook his head life was going to be eventfull. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Later that evening they were sitting in the livingroom. Remus was sitting on the love seat with little Harry on his lap, covered with a soft blanket, Remus or Mooy as Harry called him was reading a story to the little wizard.
It was at this time when the fireplace lit up and Albus Dumbledore stept in. James stood up and went to greet the elder Headmaster.
"James my boy. How are you?" he then turned to Ηarry " Ah! and here is our little savior. Mind if I borrow him Remus my boy?". Not waiting for an answer, he took the little boy in his arms which efectively woke the babe, making him cry.
Lily potter was not happy but before she could say anything, her husban steped in "Headmaster, what is the reason of your visit....this time?"
He wasn't thrilled either. Albus smiled. "Well, I'm just here to visit our little Harry, and of course to speak with you James." James narrowed his eyes.... something was up and he knew it "Of course Headmaster, please step into my office". Once in the room James looked at the aged Headmaster straight in the eyes "Now, what is it you want Albus;" the young father crossed his arms.
"Well my dear boy. As you know young Harry is The-Boy-Who-Lived. That alone will make him a target which will also make you and your wife targets as well. So I think it is best for young Harry to perhaps, go and live somewhere else. Your sister in-law Petunia for examble." James was furious. To even think of abandonig his own son.
But Albus forgot who was standing before him. He wasn't the same young naive school boy. No he was Lord James Fleamont Potter Defeater of Lord Voldemort. If there was one man that could put the fear of Merlin in others, that was James. The only one except Voldemort that could make Albus Dumbledore feel frightened.
"Excuse me? You want me to abandon my son? Who do you think you are Albus? Merlin himself?!" he was visibly trembling. "My dear boy, it is for the greater good." James potter saw red. " SCREW YOU AND YOUR GREATER GOOD!! AND I AM NOT YOUR BOY I AM LORD JAMES FLEAMONT POTTER DEFEATER OF VOLDEMORT!!! AND YOU WILL NOT DECIDE WHAT HAPPENS TO MY SON. NOW GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY HOUSE BEFORE I THROW YOU OUT MYSELF!" Dumbledore was speechless. He left as fast as he could.
Once James was calm enough, he went back into the livingroom. Lily was the first one to greet him, still holding Harry "James. What happened? What did Dumbledore wanted?" James sighned and looked at his wife, his son and his two best friends "I'll tell you once we put harry to sleep. But tomorrow morning we are going to Gringotts".