A/N: Hey, so this will be my first chapter in the story I have decided to write. I hope you enjoy it.
Just so you know, I'll write short chapters but I'll write often, at least once a week. I'll make a mandatory minimum for over 1k of words, but don't expect more than that.
On a side note, if there is anything you don't understand, PM or review, I'll answer your questions in the A/N in the beginning of the next chapter. This is going to be an AU story and Harry is going to be much different.
Anyway, on with the show.
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Chapter One
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Harry was concentrating hard on the water in front of him. He was able to control it very well now, but still didn't have great stamina. He finally sighed, feeling mightily drained and rose from his bed.
In the other room next to his own, Rose was standing, staring at three darts as they sped into a bulls-eye and removed them selves, going back in front of her where the action was repeated. It happened once more before the darts stayed put in the board and she wiped the back of her hand across her brow, turning to Harry and smiling.
"Three at the same time? That's great," he said excitedly, hugging her tightly.
"I know. It's not as hard as I thought it would be, but I can tell it's going to take just as much training as mastering the illusions did," she told him as they started walking through a long corridor. Harry looked at his twin, identical in all but sex which had become prominent as he got larger muscles and much taller while Rose stayed nimble and small.
"They should be finished with the East Wing about now," Harry murmured to himself, looking at an expensive looking watch on his wrist.
Rose sighed as she sat on a comfortable chair and an elf popped in with lemonade. "Thank you, Dobby," she said kindly, smiling at the happy elf.
"Thanks, Dobby," Harry repeated mechanically as his mind was obviously on other thoughts at the moment. He shook his head and took a sip, smiling at his house elf. "It's great! Did you try something new?"
Dobby blushed and grinned widely. "Yes, Harry. I was hoping you liked it."
Harry nodded, still smiling. Dobby's English was much better, only really reverting slightly back to the improper speech when he was excited. "Very good. How is Sash doing?"
"Very well, sir. We is expecting she will deliver at the end of next week," he said proudly, his chest puffing up.
Rose smiled at him. "And the other elf, Winky was it?" Dobby nodded. "She is taking the change well?"
"Oh, yes, Rose. Though she is still upset by being given clothes she is most liking being a proud elf of the Potters. Me and the others made sure she knew just how wonderful it was. She is most liking the change in scenery and availability of jobs. Very happy she didn't take the offer to go to Hogwarts."
Harry patted Dobby on the head. "Don't forget, Dobby, you can take as much time as you need off. We want to make sure that Sash is happy and comfortable when she gives birth and we want her and your elves to be healthy when they finally come."
Dobby's head bobbed with understanding. He was about to become a proud father of three house elves. "Yes, Harry. Would you be liking anything else before dinner?"
When they both declined so Dobby popped back out of the room, leaving the tray that held the cookies, iced tea, and lemonade on the coffee table in front of them. Rose tossed a cookie in her mouth and smiled. "I think Winky made these. They are very good."
Harry tried one and agreed. They happily ate a few more cookies before just lapsing into comfortable silence, looking out over the grounds. Harry broke the peace by turning to his sister. "Is everything set for the arrival of the squibs tomorrow?" he asked.
"Yes. I've inspected the potions labs and training facilities in the dungeons. They are state of the art, no flaws whatsoever. The dwarves more than pulled through for us. Actually, I think they are going to ask if they could join the squibs. At least, that's what I understood when I glimpsed into Henry's mind yesterday. We've really helped them by paying them to do the construction of the house and now the castle."
"Are you sure you're okay with living with all of these people while I'm not here?" Harry asked again worriedly.
"Harry," Rose started, rolling her eyes. "I may be a squib but we both know that I've means to protect myself." In a flash there was a dagger and throwing star in her hand.
"I'm just happy that those rituals worked. Thank you again for waiting until I got back before you did them," he told her, taking her hand and squeezing it.
Rose smiled lightly and squeezed back. "Of course. I wasn't completely sure everything would work out. No one has ever written about Squibs being able to handle rituals created by wizards and witches. I really can't thank you enough for thinking of it. I've really improved tremendously since you have."
Harry took another cookie and happily bit into it. "Anything for you, sis. You only have access to your magical core, not the reserves which is what makes you different from me and a muggle. Speaking of muggles, are you still talking with that Robert character?"
Rose giggled at Harry's attempts at being subtle. "Really, Harry, why didn't you just ask yesterday? I could tell it was bothering you." He glared at her and she continued. "No, I haven't spoken to Robert in a while. He's just too… gross I guess. He smelled weird. I hadn't noticed before but the last time I saw him I definitely did."
Laughing, Harry stood from his chair. "Do you want to go experiment in your lab while I finish the work on the new computers?" he asked.
"Sure," she answered, grinning. "I'm happy it was all delivered on time. I wanted you to finish them before you left," she teased.
Harry chuckled and threw his arm over his sister's shoulder as they started back from the balcony to her potions lab. He turned his head and kissed the side of her head. "I'm going to miss you when I have to leave again, you know?"
Rose sighed heavily and leaned into her favorite brother. "I know. I hate it when you have to go." She hugged him tightly, feeling a little emotional. "At least we have a few days of the summer left, right?"
"Sure, Rose. We've got all the time in the world."
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A/N: Thanks for reading.
I know you probably have a bunch of questions right now, but I'll post the next chapter ASAP so read that one first before you ask. I'll probably end up answering a question or two anyway.
Just to clarify, Rose is Harry's twin and is a squib. Squibs have a magical core but no reserves, different from muggles who have no magical cores and different from witches and wizards who have cores and magical reserves which is what gives them the power to use wands and such.
