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After apparating, Harry, Hermione and i land on the snowy path at Godrics hollow. I hold onto Harry's hand as we look around, slowly walking forward.

"I still think that we should have used Polyjuice potion" Hermione argues

"No" Harry says "This is where i was born, i'm not returning as someone else" He says as i nod, sadly.

The church bell chimes as Hermione entwines her arm into mine and the three of us walk forward.

We hear carol singers sing as Hermione gasps "I think it's Christmas eve" She says as i tighten my hand around Harrys.

We stop as Harry looks into the church grave yard.

"D..do you think my parents are in there?" He asks, quietly as i pull him closer

"Yes i think so" Hermione answers as we walk into the yard.

Hermione breaks away from me as she looks around, but i stay with Harry as we walk past rows of grave stones.

Suddenly, i hear him almost gasp as he stops still, pulling my hand at the sudden stop in motion. I look at the grave in front of us and i take in a breath. The names lily and James Potter and carved into the stone in front of us.

I feel Harry start to tense as he quickly puts his face into my shoulder and i hug him. I feel his wet tears on my jumper as i close my eyes, whispering a spell.

We pull back just as a ring of flowers appears at the grave.

"Merry Christmas Scarlett" He tells me as he wipes his eyes

"Merry Christmas Potter" I say as he shows a glimmer of a smile

We continue looking at the grave as i sigh.

"Why couldn't my parents have died in stead of yours?" I ask, suddenly and Harrys looks at me

"You can't mean that" He says as i continue looking at the grave

"Sadly i do. Maybe...Maybe if they had been killed then i would be in your position, morning them instead of hating them with all i have. Maybe then life would have been better for you.. for us" I say as he rests his head on top of mine just as Hermione walks towards us.

"I don't want to scare you two" She says, instantly putting me on edge as i feel Harry tense "But someone's been staring at you two. Over by the church" She finishes

Slowly Harry and I look as we see an old lady, dressed in black, turn and walk away.

"I think i know her" Harry says "She knew Dumbledore"

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Walking behind the woman, out of the cemetery, Hermione questions whether this is a good idea or not

"Of cause it is, she knew Dumbledore and we need answers" Harry says as we watch her walk.

Suddenly, i stop as i see the burnt building.

"Harry" I whisper as i pull on his hand.

He turns and looks at the half burnt house.

"This is where they died" Harry says "This is where he murdered them" He corrects himself.

I jump as i see the old lady right next to us. I hold Harrys arm closer as Hermione stands closer to me.

"You knew Dumbledore didn't you?" Harry asks "You're Batilda Bagshot"

The woman doesn't say anything as she slowly turns and continues to walk away as we follow her again and she leads us to her house.


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