Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (AU)

Chapter Six

(Back at their home)

The family sit around the kitchen as Bellatrix set down everyone's plate.

"Well, I think it was a productive day today." Bellatrix said
"I agree, Aunt Bellatrix. And it was exciting as well." Draco agreed.

The two both looked at Harry who didn't say a word.

"Harry, darling. Are you alright? You seem very quiet?" She asked the young as she took her seat.

The boy look at his guardian.

"He killed my parents, didn't he? The man who gave me this scar." Harry said to her

She didn't respond knowing that she will have to talk about it.

"You know, don't you? I know you do, Aunt Bellatrix." Harry said
"You should tell him." Draco encouraged her
"You know this too, Draco?" He asked the blonde kid

Bellatrix sighed and looked at the young boy

"Okay. And do understand what I'm about to tell you, Harry. This is very important." Bellatrix started.

Harry nodded.

"Not all wizards and witches are good. There are some that do go bad. I was one of them." Bellatrix said.
"You were a bad witch?" Harry asked in concerned.
"Yes. And I changed from my past. But the reason I say that is because there was one wizard who went as bad than I did. His name was V...his names was..." Bellatrix hesitated to say the name.
"Would you like to write it down?" Harry suggested to her
"No, I need to be less afraid." Bellatrix said and took another sigh. "Alright. His name was Voldemort." Bellatrix finally let out.
"Voldemort? Who is Voldemort?" Harry asked once again.
"A very terrible wizard. You see, it was very dark times when you were young, Harry." Bellatrix started to tell the story. "Voldemort started to gather up followers. Brought them over to the dark side including myself. Anyone who decided to stand up against him would end up dead. Your parents had the courage to fight against him. But no one would live when he decided to kill them. Nobody. Not one except you." Bellatrix finished telling the story.
"Me? Voldemort tried to kill me?" Harry gasped.
"Yes, he did. And that cut on your forehead is not just any kind of cut. A mark like that can only be touched by a cursed and an evil curse that is." Bellatrix explained
"So, I now need to know. Are you really my aunt then?" Harry asked her

She then looked at Draco and he nodded.

"No. I'm not. The night before your parents were killed, I wanted to do it myself to appease You-Know-Who but I will never forget that moment." Bellatrix explained.

(Flashback)

(Gordric's Hollow)

Bellatrix entered the house of Lily and James Potter with her wand out. She crept upstairs not to alarm James who is in the studies reading the paper. She went up to see Lily with her son in her lap and rocking him. She hesitated to move in but decided to act quick. Slowly and quietly, she made it in the room and quietly closed the door. The baby made a whining sound and that put Lily in alarmed as she sees Bellatrix who is pointing her wand at them.

"Bellatrix Lestrange." Lily gasped.
"Hello, Lily. I see you and your son are here. Don't worry. Your husband is still downstairs alive." Belaltrix said.
"What are you doing here?" LIly asked the former dark witch
"You see, the Dark Lord has seen a prophecy and believes that your son is part of it." Bellatrix explained. "So, I decided to both appeased and eased his worries, I would kill the boy." She said.
"No. Please. Not my boy. Harry and James are important to me." Lily begged.

That hit Bellatrix hard.

"Please. Having this family has been the happiest moment of my life. I know in yours, family is important." Lily begged once more.
"You are right." Bellatrix gave in and lowered her wand.
"Please spare my son. Kill me instead." The mother once again begged.

The dark witch can see the loving mother and protective mother inside her eyes and realized that if it was her own child, she would protect him or her from any dark magic.

"I'm not going to kill you, Lily. But you must be prepared in any case of the Dark Lord appearing here. You have to make sure the boy is safe." Bellatrix then warned her.
"Please, take care of my son. I know my sister wouldn't. So, I want you to be the boy's legal guardian." Lily said to Bellatrix.
"I don't know if I am eligible to raise the boy, but if I can, I will." Bellatrix accepted.
"Thank you, Bella. You better go before James finds you." Lily reminded her.

Bellatrix exited both the room and the house undetected by James Potter and went off to warn of LIly and James' child.

(End flashback)

"So, you didn't kill me because of my mother?" Harry asked her.
"Yes. And I'm glad I didn't because I know I would have been killed by him." Bellatrix answred.
"So what did happened to Vol...to You-Know-Who?" Harry asked.
"Rumors has it that he is dead. I don't think he is. No. He's out there. But one thing is for certain, Harry. Something about you stopped him that night. Harry, that's why you're famous. That's why everyone knows your name. You're the Boy Who Lived." Bellatrix finished.

Harry feels like everything he knew in his past 10 years has been ripped away after he was told the truth.

"I honestly don't care if you're not my aunt or you are. You're still the best, Aunt Bellatrix. And I am grateful that you raised me better than the Dursleys." Harry said to her.
"He's not wrong. Knowing them, they probably put him in the shoe closet under the stairs." Draco spoke.

They all laugh at the idea.

"Well, I'm glad you still accept me as your guardian, Harry." Bellatrix admittingly says to him.
"I don't lie. Being here with you has been the best 10 years of my life." Harry also admitted. "And having Draco around makes it more special because I still feel a very strong bond with him."
"I'm glad too, Harry." Draco once again spoke.

The family then resume eating until all their stomachs were full. The boys help her clean up and they all went straight to bed. Draco went to bed as well as Harry. Bellatrix came in to make sure Harry is warm and cozy in his bed.

"Thank you for telling me the truth, Aunt Bellatrix." Harry thanked her.
"You're welcome." She said and tucked the blankets. "And do know that I do love you, Harry."
"I love you too." Harry said and smiled.

She then kissed the top of his forehead and walked out of his room.

"Goodnight, Harry." She said as she turned off the lights
"Goodnight." He replied and slowly fell into a peaceful sleep.