Sugababy15: Alright, here's a notice people, I have not written a story in like six months and I believe I am a little rusty, but I guess that is for you to decide. I will say this once and only once, I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS, if I did there would be less people dying! Though I do own this idea, my characters and my underware... Well anyway, this is before the sixth book, the Half Blood Prince, so there will be chages! Hope you enjoy! Oh yeah, I also had to fix some things...so please excuse me, I wrote it all at like midnight. But here is the clean version...sorry!

Harry smiled at the sound of an owl pecking on his window, but when he turned to see that it wasn't Ron's owl his smile faded. The owl was, small, gray, and graceful, unlike Ron's owl Pigwidgeon. He got up from his bed and opened the window for the small owl and let it in. The letter attached to its leg seemed thick as Harry untied it from the owl's leg. When Harry finally sent the small owl on its way he looked down at the seal on the envelope. It had a Ministry of Magic seal in dark red wax. Harry's stomach seemed to jump as he stared down at the envelope. He slowly set the envelope on his desk and broke open the seal expecting the worst news. As he read, and reread over the letter, his brain did a summersault in his head.

'Dear Mr. Harry Potter,

We are pleased to inform you that we have been able to rescue your cousin. For the last ten years of her life she has been tortured by He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. We are delighted to tell you that she is in good condition and wishes to see you. We will escort her to the Burrow on July 18. We have enclosed a picture of her and more detailed information. We hope you will be as cheerful as we are. Thank you for your time.'

Harry's smile had once again returned though this time it was much bigger. He was grinning from ear to ear with excitement. He quickly set down the letter and pulled out a blank piece of parchment. He began writing feverously to Ron, giving him few details and telling him to hurry and come get him from the Dursley's house. Harry fumbled with the letter as he tied it to Hedwig's leg and sent her off on her way.

After Harry saw to it that Hedwig was on her way he sat down and pulled out the small packet inside the envelope. There was a group of pictures and another letter. Harry looked through the pictures first. There was a picture of a young man who looked a lot like Harry. Another picture of a woman who had long, beautiful, blonde hair. The hair delicately outlined her thin face and fell to her shoulders, almost perfectly straight. Her blazing blue eyes stared off then turned to look at the viewer, then an angelic smile spread across her face and she winked. 'She's beautiful.'

The last picture Harry looked at was of a small child. Her hair was short and curly, and her face was cubby. She looked like her father, except for her eyes, which were blazing blue, like her mother's. She wore a fluffy pink dress and a pink bow in her hair. Harry smiled when the small girl giggled. Harry flipped the picture over and read the back.

Hailey Emily Potter

April 19, 1981

Harry smiled again at the picture then picked up the piece of parchment that was wrapped up. He looked through the information it held.

Name: Hailey Emily Potter

Age: 15

Birth Date: August 5, 1980

Father: Nicholas Potter

Mother: Victoria Adams

Siblings: None

Harry smiled and looked again at the pictures. If the two adults were her parents, she would indeed be a very beautiful person. Harry smiled and put everything back into the package neatly, then lay on his bed and waited.

Nearly three days passed and there was no reply from Ron. Hedwig had not come back either. The Dursleys were out at a movie and Harry was alone in the house. Harry lay, staring at his ceiling, waiting still for any reply. A loud thud on his window pulled him out of his thoughts. Harry jumped up out of his bed and looked for the source of the sound. In his front lawn Ron and Mr. Weasley stood waving up at him. Harry smiled with delight as he quickly packed his trunk and ran down to them. He saw as he ran out the door a small black car in which they were to travel in. Harry took no time to ask or answer any questions but quickly hopped into the car. Ron took the hint and signaled for his father to follow. Once they were in the car Harry told them everything, though they were barely able to keep up because Harry was talking so fast.

"Gosh Harry, I have never seen you so excited!" Ron stammered.

"Yeah, I know, but she is family!" Harry laughed.

"Well I am glad to see you in a good mood. I can't wait to meet her." Mr. Weasley beamed.

The whole car ride home was full of talks of preparation for their newest family member. Harry could barely wait to see what she looked like. He kept running over the information in his head, she was about his age, only a few days younger. She was related to him by blood, through their fathers to be exact, so maybe she would be like him. Harry could only imagine of what she would be like.

After what seemed like forever, they reached the Burrow and unpacked Harry's trunk. Mr. Weasley explained to his wife what was happening and cleaning and decorating began soon after. Mrs. Weasley took great care in making sure the girl would have enough room in the house to have some privacy of her own. Harry waited and counted the days until she would arrive.

Ron watched as Harry paced up and down in front of the kitchen table. It was only four o'clock in the morning and Harry was wide awake waiting for the ministry to bring Hailey to him. Ron smiled as he thought about how much Harry resembled a small child on Christmas as he waited for his present. Mrs. Weasley was already up making the boys some breakfast. Hermione and Ginny were still asleep, they seemed to be more patient that Harry and Ron.

At nine the girls were up and eating breakfast and Mrs. Weasley was finishing up on her last chores when there was a pop sound. Harry jumped up from the chair he had been sitting in to see three aurors escorting a young girl to the house. From what Harry could see the girl had black hair, very thin and pallid. Her eyes were downcast so Harry could not see what color they were. Harry rushed out the door and over to the aurors, there were two men and one women. The women smiled at him and turned to the girl.

"Hailey, this is Harry Potter, your cousin."

" Your Harry Potter, eh? Well you do look like my father I must say, except the eyes, his were blue." Hailey looked up, her eyes were a dull blue color and her face was horribly thin. Her cheeks looked painfully sharp and her lips were thin and ashen. Though it was humid outside Hailey wore a jacket and long pants covering most of her pale skin.

Harry could only smile, inside he was screaming with agony to see her like this, he only hoped that she would look better after some food and care. Harry took her by the hand and lead her into the house where she was welcomed by a shocked Weasley family. Her anorexic look almost caused Mrs. Weasley to faint.

"Well I'm sure she will look much better after some food." was her only reply to the situation.

Hailey stuck close to Harry not letting his hand go, her eyes became vigilant as she looked from one member of the family to the next. Mrs. Weasley took no mind in this and introduced each family member then showed Hailey around the house. Hailey, not wanting to leave Harry's side, drug him around by his hand as she followed Mrs. Weasley. She slowly became less anxious and more friendly around the family.

After the tour Mrs. Weasley made a large pot of soup and bread and fed Hailey until she was full to the brim. Hailey simply closed her eyes and leaned back in the chair rubbing her stomach, which pudged out over her pants a little. Her skin was now visible, since she had taken the jacket off. Her arms were covered with scars and bruises and like the rest of her, she was sickly skinny. Her arms were little more than skin and bones.

Harry watched her happily. He knew she would need work, but she would soon be as healthy as he and Ron.

Sugababy15: Well I hoped you liked it, I have the next one written, so review and tell me what you think and I will post the next chapter!