The Hidden Marauder

Chapter 1: Dreams and Memories

I only own Elizabeth Potter and her story line. The rest of the ideas in this book belongs to J.K. Rowling.
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Elizabeth's POV
Life throws many obstacles, you never know what to expect.

I was running through a forest when someone knocked me down. They had a hold of me. I had no way of getting out. They took me somewhere. I couldn't remember anything but pain after that. Curse after curse thrown at me. All my senses left. I had no clue on how I was still alive at this point. Maybe I wasn't.

"Where are they," another curse, "where are the Potter's hidden," more pain, "tell us!"

"Over my dead body," I growled at them. Nothing they could say or do would make me give in. I'm in Hufflepuff. I am loyal. I am NOT weak. I am NOT a left over. I am strong and loyal to my friends.

"Sir, we got the information. The traitor told us. We informed the dark lord and he is heading there now." Oh no. I have to stop them. I felt a thud against my head. And everything went black.

I opened my eyes again to find myself in a room. I looked around at the homey setting. Subtle yet perfect. Remus came inside looking exhausted.

Suddenly nothing is as it was. I remembered what had happened. James and Lily; murdered. Peter; gone. Sirius; arrested. Nothing seems to make any sense anymore.

We broke into tears. We had both lost our friends, our family. Remus has always been like a brother to me and now, we are all that the other has left. I know Remus blames Sirius for James and Lily's death but that doesn't seem right. Sirius and I had been together for years before the war started, I've know him just as long as Remus has. I can't bring myself to accept the fact that he would betray us. I can't even bring myself to accept the fact that James, Lily, and Peter are gone for good.

The scene changed to another setting. Dumbledore's office.

"What do you mean I can't take him in." I was beyond angry, I was livid. "He's MY godson! We are blood related. I have the right to—"

"I already left Harry with his aunt and uncle on his mother's side. They are a loving family I assure you. They will raise him like a proper family should. Given that you would raise him alone, he deserves to have a chance that I'm not sure you could provide. He needs to be raised in a world without magic. Visiting him would also be off limits since we need to keep him away as much as possible. It's the best option for the both of you." Dumbledore tried to explain. Maybe he was right. Maybe I couldn't provide a happy home to Harry all on my own.

"I didn't even get to say goodbye to him." My voice was barely a whisper. I felt crushed to be separated from my nephew. I was there when he was born. I was there for his first words, for when we had decorated his room. Now he's just being put into a home with people who I don't even know, no way of ever seeing him.

"I do have a suggestion though," I was all ears, " we need a new Arithmancy teacher. As much as Professor Vector adores her class, she has been thinking of moving. Once she hears that you would take her place, I don't think she would worry about the future arithmantics. You always achieved the highest score in your classes and excelled in almost every class. Would you like the position?"

I've always wanted to teach at Hogwarts, and in time, I could see Harry again. "I'd love to Headmaster."

"I'll get the preparations Ms Potter—"

"Actually, call me Ms Evans, after my honorary sister. I want to start a new life, not attract to much attention. Lily was and forever will be my sister, I'm sure she'll be fine with me borrowing the name."

"Very well, Professor Elizabeth Evans."

*BEEP* *BEEP* *BEEP* *BEEP*

I open my eyes to find myself in bed. I was just reliving past memories. I got up and got ready. I pack my things and get ready for another year at Hogwarts. This year will be important. This year my nephew will start school. I'll finally get to meet Harry Potter.

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A/N: Hello Everyone!
Hope you liked that. My grammar is not the best so please don't be too harsh, I'm trying my best. I made this chapter as a sort of prologue to the fanfic, just so everyone is caught up to the vision I had in my mind for a while. Wait, that sounds weird but I don't know how else to put it. Hope you all enjoy this journey with me. I'm talking to much now. See you all soon :)
- Sincerely,
Me (Titania)