Being Harry James Potter-Lupin

Being Harry James Potter-Lupin


James walked back over to Harry and handed it to him. And said “Look in there; you’ll be truly amazed at what you’ll find.” Harry nodded and nervously opened the front cover.

On the first page was a picture of four boys, who appeared to be around about his age. James and Remus walked over to him and stood on either side of him. James pointed to the picture, where the younger version of the Marauders could be seen laughing and waving at the camera.

He said “That was me, your other father, your godfather Brandon, or should I say Sirius Black. And the slightly rounded boy was Peter Pettigrew. You don’t need to bother yourself over him; he’s not worth your time. He’s a traitor, that’s all you need to know until you’re older.”

Remus smiled and said “We were well known at Hogwarts, known as the Marauders. I was Moony, obviously because of my werewolf problem.” She went on “Your father was called Prongs, because of his animagus form, which you have seen and know to be a stag.”

James continued where Remus had left off. “Sirius he as you know is a black grim. He went by and still goes by the name Padfoot. And finally Peter was known as Wormtail, because his animagus form was a rat. Rather fitting when you consider how he ended up betraying and selling us out.”

Harry grinned and said “I and Emma always wondered what those names meant, when you and mom and Brandon would sometimes call each other that.” He turned the page and came to a photo of the same four boys, only slightly older.

James said pointing to the photo “That was our second year, that other photo was our first year. I joined the quidditch team that year, making seeker for my houses team.”

Harry adjusted his round framed glasses as he turned the page. It was a picture of just James and Sirius in their second year, wearing their quidditch robes and padding. Each boy was holding onto a broom and was beaming at the camera.

Harry turned the page once again. This was set in their third year. Sirius was evidently in a heated argument with a beautiful auburn, green eyes girl, while James and Remus were stifling evident laughter behind their hands, as they stood under a tree not too far from the quarrelling pair.

Harry snorted at the sight and asked “Who is the really pretty auburn haired girl?” James grinned and replied “Believe it or not that is your godmother Melissa, or properly known as Lily Black.”

Remus laughed and said “Sirius and Lily were constantly at each others throats from third year until fifth, when they started dating.” James also laughed and shook his head.

Next was a picture of the four boys and Lily in their fourth year. They obviously all looked older. They were joined by a brown haired boy and a sandy blond haired girl.

Sirius and Lily were glowering at each other. While Peter was stuffing a cauldron cake into his mouth, while the boy and girl Harry didn’t know, were grinning shyly at each other.

And finally his parents, the sight brought a small smile to his face. They were standing close to each other and were unknowingly looking at the other, before turning away when the other almost catches them in the act.

Harry asked “Who are the other boy and girl in the picture; it’s the first time they’ve turned up in a photo?” James replied “Frank Longbottom and Alice Longbottom, known as Alice Brown back then. They have a son last time we saw them. Neville, he’s your age, not only that, you also share the same birthday as well.”

Harry nodded looking thoughtful before turning another page. He laughed lightly at this one. This photo was set in fifth year. Harry was amused to note Sirius and Lily were locked in a passionate kiss and embrace. Peter was staring at them, blushing all the while. His parents were holding hands and smiling shyly at each other.

The next picture was also set in fifth year. It was of his parents. James was in his quidditch robes, his hair was wind swept. He had obviously just been flying. He had his arms wrapped possessively around Remus as they kissed passionately; Remus was holding him just as possessively.

Harry flushed slightly and quickly turned the page, causing his parents to chuckle and exchanging a knowing glance. The next picture was set in sixth year. His parents were wrapped around each other and were sitting under a tree, on a red and white checked blanket. There was a picnic basket beside them. Food and drink was arranged neatly on the blanket.

The next picture was also set in sixth year. It was of just Sirius and Lily. They were wrapped around each other, gazing into each others eyes. They were evidently very much in love with each other. They were dressed in formal robes.

Remus commented “That was sixth year, at the Valentines ball. I was your father’s date that year. The wizarding world is more accepting of relationships with the same gender then they are here in the muggle world.”

Harry nodded and turned the page. This photo had his parents in it. They were dressed in formal robes and were wrapped around each other. Harry asked “I take it that was from the same Valentines ball?” James and Remus nodded.

Harry turned the page again. This was set in their final year. Peter was not in this photo. The picture was of his parents, Sirius and Lily, with Frank and Alice. They were all dressed in formal robes.

Harry looked up at his parents questioningly. James said “That was seventh year, our final year. We were at the winter ball. A lot of people if not most went home for the Christmas holidays. So professor Dumbledore decided to throw a ball for all students from years four and upwards, so if you were below fourth year, you had to be the date of an older student, in order to attend.”

Harry turned the page again. It was still set in seventh year. James and Sirius were dressed in their quidditch uniforms. They were each holding onto either side of a large golden cup. They were grinning widely. Lily and Remus were stood on either side of them, beaming at their boy friends as they celebrated their victory to the quidditch cup.

James grinned “Seventh year again. We beat the Slytherin’s to the quidditch cup; we won the match four hundred and eighty to their two hundred and ten. That was the best quidditch win. Not only was it our last year before graduation, but we completely wiped the sky and trashed the Slytherin team.”

Harry returned the grin, while Remus shook her head. She and James watched as Harry turned to page again. This photo showed all four Marauders along with Lily, Alice and Frank. They were dressed in their graduation robes and cap, with the golden tassel on the end.

Remus smiled and had an expression on her face as if remembering a pleasant memory. She said “Graduation. We had just been given our diplomas and legally declared fully qualified adult wizards and witches.”

Harry turned the page, revealing another photo. In this one, only his parents were in it. They were wrapped around each other, dressed in their graduation robes, but weren’t wearing their caps. James was kissing Remus on the cheek, making him blush.

The next picture was of Sirius and Lily in their own graduation robes. Sirius was lovingly holding Lily in his arms; her head was resting under his chin. They had beaming smiles on their faces, as they looked at the camera.

The next photo was of all four Marauders dressed in their graduating robes and caps, holding their diplomas. Harry turned the page again and found a similar photo, only Lily had joined the Marauders in this photo.

Harry turned to the next photo. This photo he really took notice of. It was taken on his parents wedding day. They had taken part in a double ceremony with Sirius and Lily.

His parents were dressed in formal robes and had a red rose each, pinned to the grey pinstriped robe. They were wrapped in each others arms and were gazing lovingly at each other, James lightly had his lips pressed on the tip of Remus’s nose, and their foreheads were resting against each others. It was clear to see they only had eyes for each other.

Beside them were Sirius and Lily. They were wrapped in each others arms and were kissing tenderly. Lily was dressed in a beautiful white gown with her hair pinned up in a fancy complicated looking hair style. There was a veil on her head. She was holding a bouquet of pink and white roses.

Sirius had his arms wrapped around her. He was dressed in a darker version of the robes his parents were wearing. There was a single pure white rose pinned to his robe. His shoulder length black wavy hair was tied back in a pony tail at the back of his head.

The next photo was also a wedding photo, but all four had linked arms and were beaming straight at the camera. They looked youthful and content. Each member of the quarter was glowing with pure happiness.

Remus commented “There used to be a third wedding photo in there, Peter was in it with us. When we moved here, your father and Sirius demanded its removal. Lily and I had no such objections and completely agreed to its removal.”

Harry turned the page again, noticing there weren’t many pages left. This picture was of Remus and Lily. Both were heavily pregnant and had a hand placed over their large and rounded stomachs, as they beamed and waved at the camera.

The next photo was of Remus and James. James had his arms wrapped around Remus from behind; his hands were resting lovingly on the rounded and expanding stomach in front of him.

The next was of Sirius and Lily, they were in the same position as James and Remus had been in the previous photo. Harry noted as he turned the page back, that Remus was glowing and looked truly handsome.

Harry commented to Remus “You make a highly attractive man. I can’t imagine what it must be like to be a man in the body of a woman. I don’t even wanna find out, trust me.” James and Remus chuckled at this.

They all turned their attention back to the album. Harry took in this photo in particular. It was of his father’s. He noted his father who currently looked like his mother, looked exhausted but happy. His other father was sitting on the bed beside Remus.

But what really caught his attention was, the tiny figured wrapped in a white blanket wearing a white woollen cap. The tiny person was snuggled in Remus’s arms and was being bottle fed.

Harry asked “Is that?” he trailed off looking at the picture closely. James shared a gentle and loving smile with Remus. Remus said “Yes, Harry that’s you. You’re less then an hour old there.”

Harry frowned and grumbled “I look ugly; I’m all pink and wrinkly, urgh.” James and Remus laughed. Remus said between laughs of amusement. “You were never an ugly baby; you were gorgeous when you were a baby.”

James added ruffling his son’s hair. “You weren’t ugly. You were less then an hour old, of course you were pink and wrinkly all babies are when they’re first born, what did you expecte, honestly?”

Harry grumbled and turned the page. He saw Sirius and Lily. Lily looked exhausted but still managed to smile, as she held her new born baby in her arms. The little baby was dressed in a crème blanket and matching woollen cap on they’re tiny head.

Sirius had his arm wrapped around Lily and was looking down at the little person with a look of awe and pure love on his exhausted and weary looking face. He looked close to tears.

The next picture was of Harry on his own, he was dressed in a red baby suite that covered his feet. There were little golden snitches moving about on the material. Harry was sleeping and his little hands were resting in tiny fists above his head. He looked to be about four or five months old. He had a thick layer of black messy hair on top of his little head.

The next picture was of Hermione at three months old. She had a thin layer of black hair on top of her head. She was wide awake, trying to focus on the camera. There was a little toothless grin on her sweet little rounded face. She was dressed in a lilac coloured baby suite that covered her feet. There were little butterflies that would flutter every now and then on the suite.

The next picture was of both Harry and Hermione. Harry was about six months old and Hermione five months. (I realise Hermione is probably older then Harry in the books, but in my story he is the one who is older) Harry was dressed in a white baby suite that covered his feet. There were little pictures of broom sticks on the soft cotton material.

And Hermione who had her right arm resting near Harry’s, was dressed in a yellow baby suite that covered her feet. There were little white bunny rabbits on the material, that would hop and bounce every once in a while.

There was a photo of James sleeping on the couch, with a sleeping Harry lying on his chest. Remus beamed at this photo and said “I love this photo, I took it. I couldn’t resist, you both looked so beautiful just sleeping peacefully together.”

There were only six photos left. The first was of Harry on his first birthday. He had cake smeared around his mouth. James and Remus were kneeling on either side of him. James was laughing, while Remus was trying to wipe Harry’s mouth clean, but the little boy kept moving his face, trying to avoid the offending cloth.

The next photo was of Hermione’s first birthday that took place a month after Harry’s. She had her hands and mouth cover in cake. She was evidently giggling, as Sirius playfully nibbled and suckled on her fingers. Lily was stifling a giggle behind her hand.

Harry was in the back ground and was crawling on the floor, James was trying to catch him, while Remus stood there laughing at the sight of his husband chasing after their year-old son.

The next photo was of James and Remus holding a one year old Harry between them. The little family looked beautiful. Harry was beaming and waving his little hands, as his parents smiled gently and rested their cheek against each others.

James and Remus looked pained. There were tears in Remus’s eyes. James said “That was the last photo of the three of us taken together whilst in England and not in hiding. Two months later Lily and I took you Harry into hiding at Godric’s Hallow. We pretended to be husband and wife and placed you under a very minor glamour charm, making your eyes green to match Lily’s.”

Harry looked at his parents sadly before turning the page. It was similar to the one of him and his parents, except this was of Hermione with Sirius and Lily. Hermione was giggling and waving at the camera with her right hand and her left hand was tugging on a strand of her mother’s hair. Lily had a slightly pained expression on her face, as she tried to smile for the camera. Sirius’s face was coloured with hilarity.

The next photo was of both couples together, with Harry and Hermione secured in front of them. They were grinning and waving at the camera, as their parents beamed from behind them.

The last picture was of Harry and Hermione crawling together. Hermione was trying to chase after Harry. James and Sirius were egging them on, while Remus and Lily were laughing at the scene in front of them.

Harry closed the album and shook his head and said “I’d forgotten all of the memories of being Harry. I’m guessing Emma has forgotten all of her own memories of being Hermione.”

James gently smoothed a hand though his son’s hair asked “Are you ready to go back and join the others?” Harry nodded and slid out of the chair, handing the album to Remus as he did.

The three of them then exited the office, Remus carrying the album.