Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, it's characters, or any of the rights. They all belong to their respective owners. I didn't make any money off this, it's just for fun.

Full Summary: Jessi Potter isn't your average 20 year old witch. She's a translator for the ministry who just transferred to Britain along with her mother, a talented auror and James Potter's twin sister. Danielle Potter moved to America with her young daughter after her brother and sister-in-law were murdered. No one ever knew Danielle even had a daughter, other than her parents and brother. She'd been sixteen when she had Jessi, and it only added to the rift between her and James since she was also a Slytherin. What happens when Danielle must come back to fight for the Order, and face everyone she left behind? How will everyone react to Danielle's return, and Jessi? (set in OotP)

A/N: OK, this is a story I got in my head after reading other stories about James having a sister. I decided to do one of my own, and add a little twist. Anyway, I hope you like it.

Going Back Home Isn't Always Easy

Not So Normal Day

Danielle Potter sat in her office doing the paperwork for her last assignment. It was just another day.

"Ms. Potter?" Candace, her assistant, started timidly, peeking her head in the door.

"Yes Candace?" Danielle kept her eyes on her work.

"You have a visitor," Candace informed her. Danielle looked up.

"Send them in." Candace nodded and held the door open for the visitor, an older wizard with a long beard, half-moon spectacles, and piercing blue eyes that Danielle would recognize anywhere.

"Hello Danielle," he greeted politely. She smiled.

"Professor Dumbledore...It's been a while," she replied, standing up to shake his hand.

"Yes, it has indeed," he agreed. "How are you?"

"I'm well, thank you." Dumbledore nodded, and they both sat down when Danielle motioned to the chairs. "So...what brings you all the way to America?" she asked bluntly. She'd never been one for small-talk and chit-chat so she decided to jump right in. Dumbledore grinned.

"Always straight to the point," he noted. Danielle smiled. Dumbledore's face became very solemn as he continued, "I'm afraid to inform you that Voldemort has returned." Danielle became very alert at this. "Harry witnessed it." Danielle's eyes shot up to meet Dumbledore's.

"Professor...You know I'm not involved in my nephew's life, I've never even seen him, only pictures," she told him softly. Dumbledore sighed.

"Yes, I am aware of the rift between you and James." Danielle rolled her eyes.

"More than a rift, more like an ocean," she commented. Dumbledore sighed.

"Yes, well, as I was saying," he said pointedly, Danielle nodded and motioned for him to continue. "Harry witnessed his return, though no one in the ministry is willing to believe it."

"Typical."

"Yes, indeed. I, however, have decided to reform the Order of the Phoenix. Which is why I'm here..." Danielle got the hint.

"You want me to come back?" she guessed. Dumbledore nodded.

"Yes, we need your help." Danielle sighed.

"Professor, with all do respect..." she started quietly, then smiled suddenly. "I'd love to." Dumbledore smiled.

"Excellent."

"I'll put in my transfer request this afternoon." Dumbledore nodded, but noticed she seemed apprehensive.

"Is there something bothering you Ms. Potter?" he asked gently. Danielle grinned slightly.

"You always seem to know when something's bothering someone," she pointed out. He smiled gently, and gave her a look that told her to tell him what was wrong. "I'm just a little nervous I guess." He nodded knowingly. "It's been fourteen years, and I hadn't seen or talked to anyone from back home until you showed up today."

"If you're still referring to it as your home, then I think you know where you belong," he told her softly. Danielle grinned.

"Yeah...I guess I always knew one day I'd end up back there."

"Hey Mom, you read-" The young woman stopped when she noticed Danielle had a visitor. "Sorry, I didn't realize you were busy. I can come back later," she said, starting to leave.

"No, Jessi wait," Danielle stopped her, standing up to walk over to her. Jessi paused, and came back into the room. "There's someone you should meet. Jessi, this is Professor Dumbledore, he's the Hogwart's Headmaster," Danielle introduced. Dumbledore stood to greet the girl. Jessi shook his hand politely.

"Nice to meet you Professor," she told him.

"Professor, Jessi is -" Danielle started to explain, but Dumbledore held up his hand to silence her.

"That's all right Ms. Potter, I already know," he told her. Danielle looked taken aback, and he gave her an amused grin. "Did you really think I didn't know?" he questioned lightly. Danielle had the grace to look slightly sheepish, while Jessi smirked. Dumbledore turned to Jessi. "Ms. Jessi Potter, it's a pleasure to finally meet you. I've heard a great deal about you from your employer and former Professors," he stated, sounding slightly awed. Jessi grinned brightly.

"I can imagine," she replied cheekily. Danielle chuckled, but smacked her daughter on the arm playfully. Dumbledore merely smiled.

"With your parents, I would have expected nothing less," he informed them. Danielle and Jessi both grinned.

"So, if you don't mind me asking, what brings you to our side of the pond?" Jessi inquired bluntly. Danielle sighed, while Dumbledore managed a faint smile.

"Voldemort has returned, I'm afraid," he answered honestly. Jessi just nodded, then looked at her mother.

"So, you're going back to Britain?" she questioned. Danielle nodded. "OK," Jessi started, turning back to Dumbledore. "I wanna help too," she told him sincerely.

"Jessi..." Danielle sighed warily. Though Dumbledore watched Jessi.

"Alright," he agreed.

"Professor!" Danielle exclaimed, but Dumbledore held up a hand, though keeping his eyes on Jessi, who stared back.

"From what I've heard, you understand the risks, and you are certainly qualified... I would be honored to have your assistance," he told her earnestly. Jessi smiled.

"Thanks Professor." Dumbledore smiled and gave a slight nod.

"Here is the address to the headquarters, where you should go when you arrive," he informed, handing them a piece of paper.

"The Fidelius Charm," they muttered at the same time, looking back at Dumbledore, who nodded confirmation as the paper disintegrated.

"Now, I must go. I will see you at the meeting after you arrive." Danielle and Jessi nodded. "It was good to see you again Ms. Potter," he said, shaking Danielle's hand, she smiled back. "And it was good to finally meet you Jessi," he continued, shaking Jessi's hand, she also smiled back. He waved the two goodbye as he exited the office.

Danielle turned to Jessi once he'd left, glaring at her daughter. Jessi sighed.

"Mom, don't," she warned. "I know what I'm doing. But did you honestly think I wouldn't come with you?" she asked incredulously.

"I just want to make sure you understand the risks this involves," Danielle sighed tiredly. Jessi nodded.

"I remember Mom," she assured her, giving her mother a hug. Danielle smiled after they released each other.

"You're incredible, you know that?" she teased. Jessi smirked.

"I know," she replied cockily, earning a playful shove from her mother. "Come on, let's go get lunch now." Danielle nodded and grabbed her things.

~~X~~

"So, is this it?" Jessi questioned as she helped her mother pack up boxes.

"Yeah, I've just got to throw together my clothes and I'm done," Danielle replied. "You?" Jessi chuckled.

"You know me, throw together a duffle bag, a box, and a backpack and I'm done," she retorted. Danielle smirked.

"Yeah, you never have liked the idea of settling down," she commented. Jessi shrugged. "You get that from your father." Jessi didn't miss the apprehensiveness in her mother's tone.

"You're worried, aren't you?" she asked bluntly. Danielle looked up at her daughter and sighed.

"I hate it when you do that." Jessi smirked.

"Yeah, I know. You say it makes me seem too much like Uncle James."

"Yeah."

"So..." Jessi prompted, not giving up on her original questioned. Danielle scowled at her, but then her face turned gentle.

"I'm just a little nervous about seeing everyone again," she admitted quietly.

"And telling them about me?" Jessi guessed. Danielle took a deep breath, and nodded.

"Sometimes I wish I would've just told them back then," she mused. "But then I remember why I didn't, and how our life has been here...and I know I made the right decision," she said confidently. Jessi gave her a warm smile, and hugged her tightly.

"You did," she assured her. "I wouldn't trade it for anything."

"Thanks sweetie," Danielle replied softly, returning the hug. "Can you do me a favor though?" she asked hesitantly as she pulled out of the hug.

"What is it?" Jessi questioned apprehensively.

"Wait a week before coming." Danielle put her hand over Jessi's mouth when she saw her getting ready to argue. "I'm not sure how everyone will react to me being back, so I'd like to have a chance to get that settled before I drop the 'oh by the way, I have a kid' bomb on them too." Jessi sighed, but nodded.

"OK, fine," she agreed.

"Thank you."

A/N: Well, I hope you liked the first chapter! I'll try to update when I can. I would greatly appreciate your reviews though! We all know feedback helps.