Chapter One: A Broken Reality

A/N I don't own Harry Potter, sadly.

October 1st, 1980

Sobs rang through the air one early morning as three adults sat in a circle around the fireplace. The sound coming from the red-headed woman who clung to her husband eyes watering with despair filled tears. "Please Albus, please tell us it's not true." She begged hysterically. In her arms was her smallest son Harry. His bright emerald eyes staring up at his mother in obvious confusion, while his twin brother, Damon, sat in his father's arms, gurgling noisily and playing with a small toy, ignoring the crackling tensions in the air.

The small child listened intently. His bright eyes flicking between the old man who's beard seemed to touch the floor, and his mother who's eyes, so much like his own, were closed as the man spoke. "I am sorry Lily. But it is true, Damon is the chosen one." His voice sounded grave to their ears, and the muffled sob that came from the red-haired woman reached both of the boys. Damon, who had looked up from his toy started to reach for his mother babbling slightly as she placed him upon her other leg, hugging both of her boys fiercely.

"What do we do Albus. We can't let that, that Monster near my family." James said angrily, but his words could not hide his pain and fear. It was written so clearly in his brown eyes and the way he ran his hand agitatedly through his messy raven hair. His gaze sought out the child in question, sadness lingering in his posture as his shoulders slumped forward.

"Of course not dear boy. I will be placing you four in a safe house in Godric's Hollow. You will be living in an old house of mine under a Fidelius charm." He explained, conjuring up an image of the house. "It is one of the safest places I know other than the Order Headquarters." His blue eyes twinkled as he stood up. "I will keep your family safe." He promised before grabbing some powder from a pot next to the fireplace. "Get ready to move, the sooner you are there, the better it will be." Throwing in the powder he stepped into the suddenly green fire speaking a few words before disappearing. Leaving the family to ponder over his words.

A/N Hey guys, please comment down below what you thought and what you think should happen next. Thank you for reading this far and enjoy the rest of the story!