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The only characters that are my original creation are Alexis and Samantha. Once again, this is entirely fictional and I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters/locations.
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Chapter 1: A Twisted Web We Weave.

"Has Potter arrived safely?" Severus Snape inquired. He was sitting at the far end of an old wooden table surrounded by wizards.

"Yes, yes everything is all right, thank goodness." Molly Weasley replied as she took her seat.

At the opposite end of the table sat Albus Dumbledore, looking wistfully over his half moon spectacles. "There is another matter that requires our attention." He began.

"Wait…" interjected a youthful looking witch with bright magenta hair. She stood up flicked her wand at the door and mumbled a spell. "It's an imperturbable charm. It will protect the conversation from some unwelcome ears." She explained with a wink.

"Yes yes, very well. Thank you Tonks." Dumbledore continued. "Regarding the incident at Godric's Hollow on that terrible night, some facts were how should I say…distorted. For protection, of course. I was made one of the secret keepers for this little façade though I feel that it's time for the truth to come out. Would anyone like to state what they know about the events of that evening?"

Everyone around the table looked puzzled or even disturbed. For a moment they sat silently. It was Severus whom spoke.

"The dark Lord came to the place where the Potter's were hiding. The unfortunate young Potter twins were by the door when the Dark Lord blasted it open. It is said that they were killed directly in front of their father…as he rushed to save them. I believe Lily took Harry up into the bed room and that; well, that's where they were discovered." He stopped, his tone obviously changing when he reached the point where he had to mention Lily. The expressions on the faces around him all became sullen and sad.

"Yes…" Dumbledore nodded slowly. "That is what is believed, however it is not the truth."

Gasps could be heard around the table. Some wizards unable to say anything, sitting wide eyed.

"What are you implying?" demanded Sirius Black. "James and Lily aren't alive, they can't be. They would have never left Harry."

"You are absolutely correct." Dumbledore replied. He stood and faced the window for a moment before turning to address the room again. "Lily and James are gone, that is true. The deception lies in the fate of the Potter twins. They were not near the door and James died like a hero, trying to protect the family he loved so much. He held the dark lord off, giving Lily time to gather the children and rush them upstairs. She placed all three of them into Harry's crib and yes; it was there that they were discovered. As he advanced on them and Lily pleaded with him to spare her children, he struck her down in front of them. The young girls, on either side of their brother…well I believe they were trying to cover his eyes when the final spell was cast. The spell cut through their hands and into young Harry's forehead before it was reflected back with enough force to destroy his mortal body and cast the dark Lord's soul into the shadows."

The room became silent, nearly holding their breath with the anticipation of hearing the rest of the tale. He continued.

"When I arrived at the house to collect Harry it was decided that the children would be separated in case of Voldemort's return to power. Harry was shipped off to his only remaining family, the Dursleys. A prominent American wizarding family tightly related to the American Ministry of Magic, adopted Alexis and Samantha. Their last names were changed to protect their identity. Here-in lies the predicament."

He stroked his beard as he went on.
"Their past was never hidden from them, as they were old enough at the time to harbor memories of the incident. They know about Harry. I've kept in close contact with them and with their school over the years. They attended the Salem School of the Magical Arts, the finest institute in America and it appears they graduated with honors. More talented witches never passed through those hallowed halls. They have expressed to me a desire to return home. Seeing as how American students come of age and leave standardized schooling at the age of sixteen I considered this request for quite some time before, well, I decided to grant this wish."

"WHAT?" barked Remus Lupin. "The tide is turning Albus, there's a fight coming. It isn't safe to bring them into this nightmare."

"Now Remus…you should be happier than anyone to see these girls." Albus replied gently.

Lupin leaned back in his chair, quiet and contemplative.
"They wish to join the Order." Dumbledore added.
Again, Lupin was the first to respond. "Absolutely not."

"…I granted that wish as well." Dumbledore was well aware that this would be met with outrage.

"Have you gone MAD?" Lupin yelled. "They're only children!"

"They are anything but children." Said Dumbledore quietly. "Remus my dear boy you have no idea what they are capable of."

"And what of them once they get here then?" Arthur Weasley interrupted.

"What about dear Harry? How was this kept from him his whole life when all he's wanted was a family?" Molly Weasley added.

"Harry will be thrilled to see them. I feel that he will understand why this had to be done. He's never truly been without a family. Not since he met you Molly." Dumbledore responded.

Molly fidgeted nervously in her chair.

Dumbledore went on. "It has been decided that once the girls return, they shall be inducted into Hogwarts. They will complete year seven classes and undergo personal training sessions in defensive magical spells from Severus and myself. They will be extremely beneficial in protecting Harry during the school year and beyond. They may not be adults by English standards but they are in America and will be treated as so here."
"And what of protecting themselves?" Lupin interjected.

"The only people that will know their true identities are in this house, Remus. Throughout the school year they will adopt their mother's maiden name. Alexis and Samantha Evans will be safe and sound within the castle walls. Alexis and Samantha Potter are sadly deceased, remember?"

Before they could continue the conversation there was a loud knock on the well-hidden front door of 12 Grimmauld Place.

"Ah." Said Dumbledore. "Welcome home."