Thing you're changing: Sirius didn't go after Pettigrew on Halloween '81 How do you think this would have affected the outcome of the books? If Sirius didn't go after Pettigrew that night, he would have stood a chance to prove his innocence regarding selling out of the Potters. I believe that a Pensieve memory of him talking James into making Peter the Secret Keeper would clear him. That means Harry would never end up with Dursleys. He'd grow up with Sirius (and Remus :x) spoiling him and teaching him pranks from an early age. However, I believe that Harry would end up somewhat of a bigot because Sirius would always portray Slytherins as the bad ones. Of course, Harry then wouldn't have a shred of respect towards Snape.
But thanks to growing up in the Wizarding world, Harry would be easier with his fame and he wouldn't be as shy about it. He would probably even learn how to manipulate it. Or, you know, maybe there wouldn't be such a hype about the Boy-Who-Lived since the Wizarding world would be able to see him in Diagon Alley etc. He'd probably have more friends as well, growing up with the Weasley kids, Neville, Luna.
Another change that would bring would be the fact that Pettigrew wouldn't be able to hide in his rat form, since Sirius would inform the Ministry about it. So Pettigrew would either be caught at some point, or would be forced to flee the country. I'm not sure if he'd go in search of Voldemort then, since in a way it was his fault the Dark Lord was reduced to being a leech. If he left Britian, I think he'd head for Australia or US and try to keep a low profile. Which, in turn, would mean there would be no prophecy from Trelawney in 3rd year and no-one to help resurrect Voldemort.
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How do you think this would have affected the outcome of the books? If Sirius didn't go after Pettigrew that night, he would have stood a chance to prove his innocence regarding selling out of the Potters. I believe that a Pensieve memory of him talking James into making Peter the Secret Keeper would clear him. That means Harry would never end up with Dursleys. He'd grow up with Sirius (and Remus :x) spoiling him and teaching him pranks from an early age. However, I believe that Harry would end up somewhat of a bigot because Sirius would always portray Slytherins as the bad ones. Of course, Harry then wouldn't have a shred of respect towards Snape.
But thanks to growing up in the Wizarding world, Harry would be easier with his fame and he wouldn't be as shy about it. He would probably even learn how to manipulate it. Or, you know, maybe there wouldn't be such a hype about the Boy-Who-Lived since the Wizarding world would be able to see him in Diagon Alley etc. He'd probably have more friends as well, growing up with the Weasley kids, Neville, Luna.
Another change that would bring would be the fact that Pettigrew wouldn't be able to hide in his rat form, since Sirius would inform the Ministry about it. So Pettigrew would either be caught at some point, or would be forced to flee the country. I'm not sure if he'd go in search of Voldemort then, since in a way it was his fault the Dark Lord was reduced to being a leech. If he left Britian, I think he'd head for Australia or US and try to keep a low profile. Which, in turn, would mean there would be no prophecy from Trelawney in 3rd year and no-one to help resurrect Voldemort.
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