Chapter 1: Letters From…Someone
A blackish-brown owl flew into the smallest bedroom of number 4 Privet Drive. He released his letter, and waited patiently for a reply.
Harry Potter, a man of 16, did not recognize the handwriting.
'Fan mail?' He questioned, and yet he opened the letter.
Harry James Potter,
Hi! You might think that this is some fan-mail being sent to you from a 12-year-old your school. But it's not! So I might as well introduce myself. My name is Colleen. Colleen Lily Potter, to be exact. I bet your eyes are bulging, and your questioning who I am. I'm your twin sister. Now you think I'm crazy, but I'm not, I promise…well maybe a little. You, sir, are NOT an only child as Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon have told you. See? Starting to believe me now? I don't know ANYTHING about you except that, you're my brother, you go to Hogwarts and you live in Surrey. I don't even know what you look like.
Okay, I got WAY off topic. I live in Salem, Massachusetts. This is in the United States. Last week I got a letter from this guy called Albus Dumbledore. And then he appeared at my house. He hasn't told you about me because he thinks that's for me to do. You MAY notice that I like to talk. Yes I do. And I'm a troublemaker. Just ask Uncle Thomas. Oh! Uncle Tom is our father's brother-in-law. Aunt Kate is our father's (twin) sister. But they're not muggles. They have 6 kids, Brian (age 17), Caitlyn (16), Callum (10), Dierdra (8), Ian (5), and Kerri (1). Yeah, it's LOUD sometimes, and I differ from them greatly. Brian is my best friend, he's 6 months older, and he likes to play football (an American sport).
Again, I got off topic. Well, I got to go…it's getting late and I've got Quidditch practice tomorrow morning! Have a great day! Oh, and by the way, the brown owl is mine, his name is Guinness.
Love your sister,
Colleen
Harry stared at the letter, replaying everything from the past 16 years. No longer is he an only child, but he's a twin. Harry grabbed a spare piece of parchment and scribbled a quick note to Dumbledore.
Professor,
I HAVE A TWIN SISTER AND YOU NEVER TOLD ME! Colleensent me a letter, and I'm going to write back…
Harry Potter
But Harry never got to write that letter to Colleen. He glanced at the clock as he closed the window after Hedwig, it was 3 AM, and If Uncle Vernon heard any noise, he would be in the cupboard for weeks. So Harry postponed the letter until morning
Harry woke on his own, finding no one in the house.
'They must have gone shopping for clothes for Dudley','Harry thought. The he remembered the letter. He sat down at his desk and started to compose a letter to Colleen. He was unsuccessful in heading the letter, since he didn't know what to say. But just as he was about to write the letter, Dumbledore's letter came.
Harry,
I'm sorry I didn't tell you. Colleen is a wonderful person and you will get along greatly.
-Dumbledore
Harry shook his head and continued to write to his…sister. When he was finished, he read the letter aloud.
Colleen,
I'm really glad that you wrote me, seeing as I don't get many letters. I figured we could be some sort of pen-pals, almost. Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and Dudley (their son, our age…what a PIG!) are out and hopefully won't be home anytime soon. I was shocked to find I had a sister, but now that I've read your letter countless times, I'm glad. Tell Uncle Tom, Aunt Kate, Brain, Caitlyn, Callum, Dierdra, Ian and little Kerri, that I say hello and would love to meet them someday. I was wondering, do you know who your godfather is? Because Sirius Black is my godfather and he's an (innocent) convicted murderer who's on the run. Would you send me a picture of you so I can know what you look like? I'm actually very curious to see if there is any resemblance between you and I. I'm enclosing one of me and my 2 best friends (Hermione and Ron, you'll guess who's who). Well, I hope to hear from you soon.
Love your brother,
Harry.
Harry tied the letter to Guinness and watched as he sailed off to America. And then his owl Hedwig appeared.
Harry,
This is for you. Forgot to send it with my letter. I love your owl! She's SO smart!
-Colleen
Harry looked at what was inside the envelope. It was a picture of Colleen. She was tall, with eyes like his and shoulder length auburn (straight) hair. She looked exactly like their mother. And there in the background were 2 adults that Harry thought as Aunt Kate and Uncle Tom. Kate looked a little like James, but without the glasses.
Harry gaped at the picture until he heard the car door slam.
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