The Pre-Hogwarts Years

Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
Gen
G
The Pre-Hogwarts Years
Summary
When Peter Pettigrew told Voldemort the location of the Potters, the Fidelius Charm was not destroyed. Sirius was so consumed by thoughts of revenge against Wormtail that when he saw the destruction of the Potter family's cottage, he went after him immediately. As a result, Sirius wasn't there to give Harry to Hagrid and as Hagrid wasn't let in on the secret, he couldn't see the cottage and couldn't get Harry out. Harry was raised by Lily's cat and by a snake called Sansa. When he met wizarding society again, he could speak Parseltongue and Felinetongue very well.

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