An Author's Note:

Hello! I am quite pleased you're here and hope you continue on reading. I have had this idea milling around in my head for quite some time. I have done endless research to make everything feel authentic (such as re-reading the books as I wrote), while at the same time incorporating some new unique twists. There are some interesting changes I have made to create this fan-fic that I feel should be addressed now. I just believe that if this isn't your cup of tea at least I can be up front about it.

You re-read the books as you wrote…does this mean you are basically rewriting everything?

Yes and no. Yes, the book will follow all 7 years (possibly longer!) but I am not rewriting the book with just an "insert" character. I do believe introducing a new character changes the dynamic and would greatly influence "history" and "events". So there will be some familiar scenes (this is a fan-fic after all) but it will not be what I call a "copy-paste" type story.

So you made an OC…why?

My number one reason is that I wanted to explore more concepts within the HP universe that Harry simply wasn't there for. My other reason is that I personally quite enjoy OCs so long as they are not Mary Sue. I have worked incredibly hard to make sure that all OCs introduced into this story (for which there are a few) are not Mary Sue. I really have tried and I hope as you read that it becomes apparent and that you love them as much as I do.

I'm recognizing some elements of other stories but this isn't listed as a crossover, what gives?

Yes! I did include some ideas from other sources (oh the power of being an author). For example, you will see that I have alluded to some concepts of magic from the Vampire Academy (no you're not going to find vampires here), and dramatic elements of Divergent (though this to me is really more of a "dramatics" reference and kind of vague). I want it to be clear that while I borrowed some of those ideas, they are not even close to perfect replicas and not enough for me to feel it even justifies as a full crossover. I adapted what was necessary to make the HP universe along with the VA and Divergent concepts complimentary. Think of the HP universe as being a steak. You're going to put salt and pepper and whatever other seasonings on it to make that steak even better (but let's be real, the steak was good alone already) but you're not going to call it a Salt and Pepper Steak. Therefore, overall I know this is a HP fic, even if it does have some outside seasonings.

So what are the character pairings? They aren't listed. Will there even be romance?

Yes! There will be romance, it's one of my favorite elements to a story. However, I did not list a pairing because I feel it is unlikely for anyone to be paired permanently right away. I mean even Ginny dated a few other people before ending up with Potter. So I guess for now it's a mystery!

Disclaimers:

I do not own HP. I do not own VA. I do not own Divergent. This should all be quite obvious. I did have fun reading all the books though and this is where my creative muse has taken me. I hope you enjoy the ride!

It Must Be A Twin Thing

The air was foul, the light was diminishing, and the water was leaking into her shoes which was sending a delightful shiver up her spine. They had gotten farther inside the drain then they had on any previous outing, but like every other outing it was going to end with words from her brother, "Millie, have you ever stopped to wonder if we should be doing this?"

She sighed audibly before replying, "Only every time you ask and make me." Millie didn't stop though, if she did then they wouldn't get any farther.

Behind her, her brother tripped, shouted, and fell with an audible splash that echoed off the cement walls. "Harry!" She shouted turning around to see him picking himself up out of the water.

His aura was a frustrated red. Millie hated to see his aura this color—it resembled too much of their Uncle Vernon's natural one.

Harry was busy pushing black hair out of his face to notice her outstretched hand. He adjusted his glasses. "Are we done now?" His voice was annoyed, and only slightly pained.

"I suppose we are…your aura is red." Millie explained and then she helped him up. Harry's red aura faded slightly to a lighter shade in understanding. They had been able to read auras off people for as long as they could remember. It had also been their secret—like so many other things in their lives. They had chalked it up to being "twins" anytime they couldn't explain something.

They see auras? Must be a twin thing. They talk to one another in their head without speaking? Must be a twin thing. Shared the same dream? Must be a twin thing.

"Look though! We made it so much farther this time!" Millie cheered triumphantly and pulled a piece of white chalk from her pocket. The chalk was common for her to keep. Often she swiped a pencil or chalk from the classroom. She was rather sure the teachers knew but none of them had yet to say anything. "Want to sign this time?" She asked innocently offering him the chalk.

"Really Millie you're going to get us lost in here one day." Harry said taking the chalk from her. Yet, he complied and drew a large thunderbolt, their trademark, on the side of the wall. The thunderbolt matched the scars, or birthmarks, that they shared. Millie had been obsessed with it after a unit on Greek mythology. She always said their father was probably Zeus and the lightning bolt had been given to them as a mark of their heritage.

Millie often had wild stories to tell to Harry. She would tell him an epic adventure of love on how their parents had met. There would be musings on the origins of their names. Other times Millie simply told him what they would be doing in their alternate universe—the one where they lived with their parents and not the Dursleys. It was easy to tell stories when they didn't have any real facts. The Dursley's did not like questions.

Harry was rather sure they weren't any farther into the tunnel then they had been last time—there was certainly no way Millie could know for sure. The rain water would come, flood the place, and clear the slate—but there was no telling Millie this.

Ever since Millie had discovered the coverings were not always sealed tight she had been wandering into the local storm drains for "adventures". Harry had followed her, naturally, even though he hadn't particularly enjoyed these adventurous; however, he did suppose they were preferable to spending time with Dudley, their cousin.

"Well we better get back. If Aunt Petunia sees you like this we'll never come out of that cupboard again." Millie explained.

At the mention of Aunt Petunia Harry paled. "You don't suppose they are awake yet?" It was quite early to be up on a weekend—especially for two ten year olds, but seeing as it was Dudley's birthday and they were going to spend the entire day at Mrs. Figg's house, they had gotten up early to get an outing in.

"Of course not." Millie said with perfect certainty. She then began briskly walking back the way they had come, betraying her confidence.

The walk to number four, Privet Drive, was a fast one. Even Millie wouldn't risk going too far from the house without the Dursley's knowing. The twins took off their shoes and carefully tip-toed into the house through the back door.

They walked into the kitchen where Aunt Petunia had been making breakfast. Millie and Harry stilled at the same time. It wasn't fast enough though. When Aunt Petunia saw them two things became very clear—she had not known they weren't home and her aura was quite red. "Millicent and Harry Potter! How dare you! On Duddydums birthday no less! Clean yourselves up this minute or so help me I will make sure your Uncle knows you weren't behaving."

The threat was enough to get the twins running. Uncle Vernon was not someone either twin wanted to trifle with. In fact Millie was on the strict opinion that it was best Uncle Vernon never notice they existed, for any time he did, it ended poorly.

Aunt Petunia's mood did nothing to improve as the morning went on. From Dudley "missing" presents tantrum, to the absence of Mrs. Figg (the twin's usual babysitter in times of need), Aunt Petunia was defeated and angry at having to take the twins along to the zoo for her son's birthday.

This did not stop the twin's excitement. For Millie the zoo was a dream come true. She had spent the entire time pressing her face into the glass of cages and observing the animals. When she wasn't too busy staring wide eyed at the animals she would anxiously read the plaques.

Harry shared her enthusiasm for the outing and couldn't help but share in his twin's amazement. They eventually took turns reading the plaques telepathically to one another as the other gazed at the animal to save on time. After all, Dudley wasn't standing around waiting for them to finish reading.

It was Millie's turn to read the plaque and as Harry stared at the snake in awe she read quickly to him, trying not to be interrupted by the tapping on the glass from an impatient Uncle Vernon, "Harry this is a boa constrictor. It says they live in Brazil. They usually live alone."

"That explains why it is the only one in the cage." Harry supplied.

"I think so too—that would be lonely though I think. It also says they are nocturnal."

"That's why it is sleeping right now."

"That makes sense. They like to sun bathe. Isn't that funny? Do you think they tan?" Millie asked with quiet chuckle. She continued prattling on until suddenly there was shouting. Millie glanced up quickly trying to discern what was going on. Then she saw the snake out of its cage. With a gasp she watched the chaos unfold.

In the end she wasn't surprised to be locked in the cupboard with Harry for the night immediately upon on their return home. Even though Harry had futilely explained he hadn't done anything the Dursley's were under the same impressions of the twins on strange occurrences. If something weird happened—it was a twin thing.

So aside from the beginning you obviously haven't seen too much variation in content. Don't worry though-it's coming. But the set up went perfectly with my theme for the chapter and introducing you to Harry and Millie. I hope you like their dynamic and you got a peek into their childhood!

To bring you better writing I'm always looking to improve and receive feedback. So I encourage you, my readers, to review-I always write back. I've even turned on "Anonymous" reviews. This is to encourage everyone to give input.

Thank you for reading! See you next time. : )