Shadow of Light
400 years back:
A women on death bed had made her final entry in her journal;
"the risen dark lord shall fall...
fall to the legacies of those who defied him thrice...
to those born as the seventh month dies...
brothers and sisters in all but blood...
will ensure that he is truly dead...
for dark lord shall mark his fall...
on turning twelve the heir will get what's rightfully his...
till reaching ides his powers hell hide...
to sustain or destroy is at his will...
the fall of darkness approaches as seventh month dies."
Present day:
In leaky cauldron one Albus Dumbledore was meeting with Sybil Trelawney for a scheduled interview for post of divination professor. After the death of his divination professor last year at hands of Voldemort he was searching for a genuine person to teach the art. He tried many sources but most were fake and non reliable. when he heard that great granddaughter of last known seer and precog the great Cassandra Trelawney he had his hopes up. Little did he know that she had no talent for the art and only had rare visions when the event would make a drastic change. But she had got hold of the journal of her great grandmother and enacting a trance read out her predictions which mostly came true to their word. So she decided to do the same to get the job and lead a peaceful life in Hogwarts castle. After the greetings and a cup of lemon tea she started her act. Going into other worldly trance and in a ghostly voice she made the prediction(read the last entry in the journal) which made the old man's hairs stand.
"the risen dark lord shall fall...
fall to the legacies of those who defied him thrice...
to those born as the seventh month dies...
she took a long pause to hold her breath and then they heard a commotion outside. when Dumbledore checked he found a man in black robes running out and appertaining. He came back to tell her to come with him immediately when she started again
brothers and sisters in all but blood...
will ensure that he is truly dead...
for dark lord shall mark his fall...
on turning twelve the heir will get what's rightfully his...
till reaching ides his powers hell hide...
to sustain or destroy is at his will...
the fall of darkness approaches as seventh month dies."
Albus Dumbledore understood the gravity of the situation and offered her the post and left to his office along with her to offer her protection of ancient castle and think upon what he just heard.
If what he just heard was true then they had a winning chance in the losing battle they were fighting against Voldemort . He needed to get the right people to safety as soon as possible for he had no doubt Voldemort will be targeting every family now who he might find may cause his downfall. He sat down in his majestic chair popping a lemon drop in his mouth. He had so much thinking to do and so little time. he was getting too old for this. He wrote a note and sent to one Remus Lupin using his phoenix fwakes to meet him asap.
Riddle Manor (same time):
Severus Snape has requested urgent meeting with dark lord and was waiting to be showed in. Inside Bellatrix has told the dark lord about snapes request and now was on her way to call him. Snape bowed down kneeling on one knee and waited for permission to speak.
"what brings you here Severus and why did you request such a urgent meeting?" Voldemort asked impatience clear in his voice. "my lord I have overheard a prophecy made by Trelawney to Dumbledore." Snape said fear clearly evident in his voice. "ah what is it " Voldemort asked curiously . Snape repeated the first three lines of the prophecy and saw what can be described as worry clearly in dark lords face. He took leave and immediately went to spinners end to relax for the night.
3 DAYS LATER/DUMBLEDORES OFFICE:
Dumbledore was seated in his chair and was looking pensive on how to break the news to the other occupants in his office. Normally secluded and empty office was full with seven people. The looks of fear and anticipation on faces of Potters and Longbottoms was not doing any good either. After several minutes which seemed like hours to everyone James potter lost control and asked in rather a rude manner what the news was...
"Albus why the hell have you called us if you are not talking?"
Albus Dumbledore looked him in the eye and said "I have a good news and a bad news. What would you like to hear first?" "well what's the good news?" asked Sirius Black rather seriously. "we have a chance to win the war and put an end to voldemort". "And what's the bad news" asked Frank Longbottom in a grave voice. Dumbledore put a placating face and said "I believe both Alice and Lilly are dew in a few months" "Yes" came a reply from James Potter who tried to cover the emotion in his voice but failed miserably. It was then Dumbledore revealed the prophesy. After hearing it all the people except the aged headmaster paled significantly. They understood the significance but were not ready to accept it. It was Remus who broke the silence " Do you think it is lily's and Alice's children?" " Dear boy you said Alice was having Twins and Lilly was having triplets haven't you?" "yes but what do you intend to do?"
came the reply of frank Longbottom . " I am afraid voldemort knows the first three lines of the prophesy. It is best for you to go into hiding for a few years " Everyone nodded their heads and it was decided that Fidelius charm will be employed with Remus as secret keeper for Longbottoms and Sirius as Secret keeper for Potters.
Two days Later:
Everyone required was assembled at Godrics Hollow( safe house of Potters). This included Potters, Longbottoms, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew also known as wormtail. Everything was according to previous plan except peter was to be secret keeper of Potters as no one suspected him and this would throw the death eaters off their track. Though this would put both Sirius and Peter at risk they were willing to do this for their friends. So Dumbledore cast the Fidelius and both families went into hiding.
31st July 11:20 pm:
"AAAAARRRGGGHHHH" "Frank Longbottom get your sorry self over here" yelled Alice over the silence of the Godrics hollow. For safety of families and children it was decided that it would be best if the children were delivered in the house under watchful eye of madam pomfery. James and Sirius were pacing furiously. Remus was sitting with his face in his hands and peter was busy supplying towels and biting nails. Lilly was in other room and just went into labor.
Few minutes later Poppy came out as the screams died down and cries of a baby boy and girl were heard. All the parties went in to be greeted by a lovely sight of Alice Longbottom with two children by her side. Frank lifted the boy, the first born and declared "meet Neville Frank Longbottom, Heir of House Longbottom" Alice sat up took her daughter in arms and declared " this is Glory Augusta Longbottom"
From the other room screams were heard and everybody save Alice and newborns rushed there.
James rushed to her side. " everything will be fine lills. just breathe ok." " JAMES POTTER IF YOU EVER TOUCH ME AGAIN I AM GONNA SKIN YOU ALIVE" she yelled and James paled. Poppy was telling her to push and James was rubbing and massaging her hands. At 11:50 the first born came out soon followed by his younger brother and sister at 11:54 and 11:59 and all other babies soon started crying. it was then they heard the flames roar and Albus Dumbledore stepped inside the room. James picked up the first born who was not crying but looking at everyone with his calculating gaze and analyzing everyone.
Lilly potter cried out "we present to you HARRY JAMES POTTER " "heir to potter family" James finished.
Lilly picked up her second son and announced " Daniel Henry Potter" and James put down Harry and picked up the baby girl and said "welcome Rose Lillan Potter".
Dumbledore asked permission to scan the children for their magical cores assuring it will do no damage to them. He first scanned Neville and found that he had a very powerful magical core. He announced to anxious parents that Neville will be a great wizard and even surpass Frank one he scanned Glory and obtained the same result. When he scanned Rose potter he was shocked. The girl had a very strong magical core and was sharing a twin bond with Daniel. He announced that Rose and Daniel shouldn't be separated for long until the bond stabilizes. Then he scanned and Daniel and was perplexed. Te child had one of strongest magical core he has ever seen. Even stronger than himself and Voldemort. "Daniel will be very strong. Perhaps stronger than me one day." This left everyone in the room very excited. It was common Knowledge in ancient families like Potters and Long bottoms that first born child had maximum amount of magic in case of twins. So everyone was excited about Young Harry's scan. Dumbledore scanned him and looked confused. He scanned again to confirm. Shock was evident on his face. He has never seen this happen before in his life time of 150 years. He turned to the room and said …