The Story of Nicholas Potter

Summary: In a world where Lord Voldemort never found out about the prophecy and was killed before he had the chance, what lies ahead for the Potter family? What happens when a young boy comes into their lives and steals the hearts of a family? Triggers: Child Abuse (slightly), Contains disciplinary spanking of young wizards by their parents when it is necessary.

Chapter 1: The Prologue

Lily Potter was one of the best healers at St. Mungo's. Quite a few people believed it was because she was exceptionally loving and maternal. This is why she handled all of the children's cases. In fact, today she had a rather rare case in the wizarding world. A young wizard had been yanked from his home on allegations of abuse and was currently being treated by Lily Potter for various injuries. It broke the heart of Lily Potter but she'd never let the child see her so upset.

As the day progressed, Lily couldn't ignore the pull she felt to this five-year-old, curly blonde haired little boy. She could only describe it as the way she would feel if her eleven-year-old had been injured. Young Harry had always wanted a little brother and Lily's mind was suddenly filled with thoughts about if she and James adopted the small boy she was treating.

Was it a crazy notion? To adopt a child after their only son had just left for Hogwarts? But Lily couldn't deny her feelings for the little boy, so she did the only thing she could think of and while the child was sleeping, flooed to her husband's office to discuss this with him.

She was shocked when James agreed full-heartedly but the shock was a good shock, an excited shock. Lily Potter and James Potter would now not have one son but two, and that thrilled the couple and they hoped it would thrill their older son.

AN: So this is the prologue. I know it is not good and it probably doesn't make sense but the truth is, I began writing with chapter two but had to come up with a little back story so here it is. The first words I wrote were literally the first paragraph of chapter two and I am much happier with that than this. So anyway, I hope you enjoyed. I'm posting this and chapter two at the same time so just click the next button and I promise you'll be happier with this story.