France boy next door

Prologue

Meet the boy who was born on the 31st of July 2008, the son of Lily and James Potter, one of the most famous couples in France. They are widely known even outside the country, almost as if their names follow them wherever they go.

Lily is a model and actress, admired for her elegance and acting skills. She has worked with many industries, and it was through one of her projects that she travelled to France, where she met a charming young man named James Potter. James is also well known, mostly due to his family business. His family owns a luxury car dealership called Poxzy Enterprise, a name that carries weight in high society across the world.

Harry also has two uncles, Remus Lupin and Sirius Lupin-Black. Remus runs his own chocolate factory called Rowly, famous for its handcrafted luxury chocolates, while Sirius used to be in a band that once toured across Europe before he eventually quit music for a quieter life.

Now, moving on to Harry.

He is intelligent, yet often oblivious and if anything, a little sassy in a way that surprises people who don't know him well. Most people know him because of his parents, but very few actually know him. Throughout his life, he was homeschooled, until high school brought a change. His parents decided he needed to socialise more, so they enrolled him in a private high school near their home.

At first, Harry was extremely nervous, like someone stepping into a world that already moved too fast for him. That was until he met a blonde girl named Luna Lovegood and another girl named Hermione Granger. Somehow, the three of them just clicked. Luna was strange in the best way possible, Hermione was sharp and endlessly organised, and Harry... well, Harry somehow ended up being the chaotic middle ground.

They got along very well, so well, that they remained close friends. The three of them spent a lot of time together, often having weekend sleepovers and visiting each other's homes. Their parents also got along well, which only made things easier... or at least, that's what it looked like on the surface.

Because behind all the laughter and late-night talks, there was always something unspoken about Harry's life, something tied to the name he carried.

But then, his life took an unexpected turn.

"what!?" Harry yelled, standing up from his chair.

"Well Harry, calm down," his mother said, putting down her spoon.

"How? How am I supposed to calm down when you're telling me you're sending me across the world? Well forget across the world but another continent! Papa?" he said, turning to his father for an explanation.

"Well, Harry. Your mother and I decided that you're old enough to pursue your degree abroad and this opportunity will allow you to gain so much, so why not?" James replied calmly, as if he had just announced something completely ordinary.

At that moment, his uncle walked into the room, still half asleep.

"Hey, hey, what's up with the noise this early in the morning?" Sirius asked, yawning.

"Well, your godson suddenly decided to throw a tantrum because we want to send him abroad for his studies that he will definitely thank me for in the future," Lily said, rolling her eyes directly at her son.

"Well! you both didn't even ask for my permission or tell me before signing me up! It's as if I have no choices of my own future!" Harry yelled, clearly frustrated.

"Well, now you know, darling. Pass me the tea please," James replied, casually, as if the conversation wasn't the most life changing thing that could happen to an 18 years old.

"Hey, hey, calm down Harry. It'll be fine. You should be happy, you know? Not many people get the chance to study abroad. You should be grateful," Sirius said, taking a seat next to James.

"Yeah, a lot of people want to study abroad but not me. And for your information, I am grateful. It's just frustrating how Mama and Papa make plans or decision without even telling me," Harry said before storming out of the dining room.

As he walked down the hallway, something felt... off. Like this wasn't just about studying abroad. Like there was something they weren't telling him.

"What's up with him?" Remus asked as he walked past Harry, glancing back with mild concern.

"Another tantrum," Lily replied with a sigh, as if she had already accepted defeat.

"I'm done with breakfast. I'm going to the set now, my manager might be waiting for me. Bye, love you three, and tell Harry I love him," she said, before leaving the room.

The moment the door closed, the house felt quieter but not calmer.

Because Harry Potter's life had never been as simple as it looked from the outside.

And this was only the beginning.

Author's Note: how do you guys feel with the change in writing lolll and I also switch some stuff a bit if anybody can notice that lmkk :p