Story Outline
Harry Potter One Shot
BWL twin with a twist
Scene 1: Potter Home
Starts off in Potter home on September 1st . Harry feels overshadowed by his brother Reginald who is the real boy who lived. Reggie or Reg for a short form. He feels sorry for his brother but can understand he is part of the problem. Parents loved both equally but couldn't help the extra attention and devotion paid to Reg whilst Harry remained almost unknown as 'the other potter boy'. Harry accepts that he may be overshadowed by his brother his whole life. Some bitterness but knowing he can't help it.
Scene 2: Hogwarts Express
Starts with Potter parents saying their goodbyes to their children. In a quiet aside, James and Lily share their concerns over Harry's well-being at Hogwarts. Cut to Harry trying to find a compartment and stumbling upon a full one with Reg in it. Reg starts to leave to hang out with his brother (gratefully as the hero worship has already started) but Harry bows out gracefully and finds an empty compartment near the end of the train. Enter Ron Weasley into the compartment. Ron mistakes Harry for Reg but when set straight does not treat him any differently and they start talking. Right before they get into the personal issues, enter Hermione Granger looking for a pet toad. She recognizes Harry as himself and is invited to join the conversation. She asks Harry how it is living with Reg and receives an honest answer which prompts Ron to divulge the information of his family and their achievements. After that, Hermione speaks on being an only child and being forgotten by her peers in day to day life, the bossiness being a front so people will actually notice her. They finish their conversation in good spirits and are fast becoming friends. On the outside of the door, Reg smiles and walks away from the compartment to hide out in another area. Ironically, now he is the lonely one because people only want to meet him for his fame.
The End