What if Dumbledore wasn't the only one with a hidden sister? What if certain a boy was made to think he was an only child while his twin sister was hidden away for more than a decade? Will she be the key that unlocks the heart of a lonely boy? Will love triumph over hate? Will she be enough to bring sworn enemies together?
Post-war, pre-epilogue, certain things changed. (Fred is alive. [I like Fred!]) HP/GW, RW/HG, DM/?
The Lock and Key
"I have a what?" Harry screamed as he was brought into McGonagall's office to discuss news recently discovered in a letter from Sirius to Dumbledore.
"I'm sorry no one could've told you sooner. It seems she had been with Sirius on that fateful night and then was kept in hiding. She was supposed to be revealed to the world when things quieted down. I'm telling you now so that you can at least get to know her before we announce her presents. Now your friends are waiting outside. Although they already know what happened." She finished the last part under her breath.
"Why didn't anyone tell me I had a twin sister earlier? We're 18 years old! I don't even know if I'm older or she is!" He said in disbelief and shock at the fact that this whole time a girl with his same DNA had been living without any family and being taught magic outside of Hogwarts to protect him!
"I'm truly sorry Mr. Potter." Headmistress said. Harry knew that meant the conversation was over. He quickly gathered his things and left.
SEVERAL MINUTES LATER…..
"Bloody hell mate! 'Ow'd you manage to keep a sister 'idden all these years?" Ron asked as they walked to the common room. After the war the three of them went back to school to complete their education before heading out into the world.
"Ronald, why do you have to be so blunt? Harry just found out he has a sister and you're making jokes!" Hermione said stunned at her boyfriend's terrible judgment.
"No it's all right 'Mione." Harry said still dazed about finding out about his sister.
"When'd you get to meet 'er?" Ron said.
"I don't know mate. I mean I don't know if she knows."
"I know." Came a voice from behind them. The Golden Trio whirled around to see a stunning girl standing right behind them smiling brightly.
"Hello Harry, it's nice to finally meet you. My name is Vanessa Lily Potter." She said holding out a hand to shake.
"Hi, well it seems you already know me."
"Who doesn't?" Ron added. Harry glared.
"Yes, Sirius told me all about you, so did Dumbledore and Snape." Vanessa said.
"Wait, Dumbledore and Snape took care of you?" Hermione who had been quiet asked.
"Yes, after Sirius they shared the responsibility of taking care of me. Now that they're both gone Headmistress thought it would be good for us to get to know each other. You two are Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger, am I right?" Vanessa asked questioningly.
"Yes." They replied together.
"It seems I know so much about all of you yet you know nothing about me." She said in an almost sad tone.
"Well we're headed to our common room, you should join us and we can talk more," Hermione offered, "I know I'm very interested although Ron and Harry will get bored after a while like they do with everything."
Vanessa laughed, "I think we're going to be great friends." She and Hermione started walking down the hall.
Now, Vanessa was a natural beauty. She needn't try hard for her looks. She had beautiful long black hair and the same piercing green eyes as her brother. She didn't need glasses though. She had most of the same talents as her brother and was all around very much like him. Although she had no friends and was raised like Ron in a completely wizard home she still knew much about Muggles.
"So you're dating Ron and Harry is dating Ginny. Wow I'm going to be a fifth wheel around here." Vanessa said jokingly.
"Oh Vanessa you mustn't think like that! Ginny and I will welcome you and keep you company!" Hermione said comfortingly.
"Please call me Nessa and trust me I don't mind. I grew up solely around men I can handle a while without one in my life." Nessa joked lightly.
"Alright Nessa, well let's see it's getting late. Oh my gosh I completely forgot to ask what house you're in." Hermione said quickly jumping up.
Suddenly Nessa didn't seem so comfortable, "Well it seems I wasn't as lucky as Harry with the sorting hat. I'm actually a Slytherin. I guess I should be heading over there." Nessa slowly walked from the room.
YAY! INTRO TO VANESSA LILY POTTER! I'm not really sure if there's another story out there like this but here it is! I'm so excited for this! This is my third fic and I've been working on all three like crazy! I hope y'all like this one! REVIEW!
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SeaWeedBrain567
