Title: A Twist In Time
Author: me (siriusgirl2252)
Disclaimer: Characters you recognize I do not own. They belong to J.K. Rowling.
Authors Note: Rather than list it all here for my readers if your curious as to why I have been gone for awhile it's in my profile. Thanks for reading.
Note: Parts of OOTP, HBP, and DH may be ignored to work for the story.
Chapter One: Nothing Left
Death. Everywhere she looked she saw death. It even had a distinct smell to her sensitive nose. Kneeling beside her brothers body she brushed his turqoise locks out of his face. Tears dripped down her face falling to the ground. Little Teddy. Dead. Clenching her fists she stood. Voldemort was going to pay for what he had done. Even if she died in the process. Andromeda lay beside Teddy. She had died to protect her grandson.
"I'll avenge bother your deaths. I promise." she whispered.
Crack! Apparating to Hogsmeade she entered the Hogs Head and entered the school she had loved so much. Around her spells were being fired but she cast a shield charm to deflect them while she looked around.
"Mione!" she called as a familiar bushy head rushed past her.
"Tan! We've got to hurry, Harry's missing."
Casting shield charms they looked for the untidy black hair they knew so well. It was Hermione who spotted him first. Turning in the direction that Hermione had pointed Tanis felt her stomach drop. Harry's limp body was draped in some death eater's arms.
"Look what has become of your savior now. Crucio." Voldemort pointed his wand at Harry as he spoke.
"Surrender now before any more pure-blood is spilled."
"We won't. We will fight you to the end. Dumbledore's Army." Neville cried. His declaration was cheered. Turning to Hermione she jerked her head.
"Come on I've got an idea."
"Tanis I'm not sure."
"It had Dumbledore's approval."
Hermione finally nodded. That was why she said it had Dumbledore's approval. No one really doubted him. Backing away slowly the entered the castle unseen. Everyone's attention was on Voldemort after all.
"Tan what's the plan?"
"Simple. I've created a spell that will carry us back in time. We can change the future."
"That's against the rules. Meddling with time is dangerous."
"Don't you think I know that? We've got to. Harry's dead. Little Teddy's dead. If Voldemort has free reign we'll be dead. A muggleborn and a half-breed. Please Mione help me." Holding on to Hermione's shoulders she shook her lightly. If the smartest witch of her age wouldn't help her she'd have to do it on her own.
"Alright. Let's see this spell."
Letting out a shaky breath she dug in her robes and retrieved a folded piece of parchment and held it out for Mione to take.
"This is a good spell. Ready Tan?"
"Yes."
Holding hands they said the word of the spell. A flashing of white light and they faded from the castle, leaving the sounds of a battle behind. The only thing that was left to show that they had been there was the parchment that had fallen from Hermione's grasp.
September 1, 1976
They dropped to the floor with a thud. Groaning Tanis sat up and looked around.
"Mione I think it worked." she whispered.
There were no noised coming from the outside. All was calm and quiet. However the sound of heels against the floor was coming their way.
"What do you two think you are doing?"
Turning they saw a younger Professor McGonagall.
"We're here to see Headmaster Dumbledore. Can you take us to him?"
McGonagall pursed her lips and looked over them. Tanis thought that they must look like a mess but at this present time she didn't care what anyone thought.
"Yes. Follow me."They got to their feel and followed McGonagall to Dumbledore's office.
"Acid pops."
The gargoyles jumped apart revealing a staircase. "Follow the stairs. There's a door at the top that leads to his office."
Climbing the stairs Tanis looked to Hermione nervously as she knocked on the door.
"Enter."
Slowly they pushed open the door to reveal a younger Dumbledore, with his still twinkling eyes, sitting behind a desk.
"Ah I don't believe I recognize you two. Have a seat."
"Yes sir." And they did as they were told. Taking a seat in the chairs in front of his desk Tanis felt it was best to be blunt.
"I'm Tanis Lupin and this is Hermione Granger. We're from the future."
Dumbledore blinked. At least he's taking this well. I'm surpsied he hasn't told us we've lost our sanity.
"I see. And why should I believe you. Times are dire my dear."
"I realize that. If I may use your pensieve?"
"of course."Placing the tip of her wand against her temple she pulled out a string of her memories and put them in the pensieve for him to see. After viewing both her and Hermione's memories he looked to them again. This time he knew the severity of the situation.
"You intend to stay here and hunt horcruxes?"
"That's the plan sir. We can't go back to that future."
"Alright. You two shall pose as seventh year students. But you at least Miss Lupin will have to take another surname."
Bending her head she and Hermione whispered between themselves. They needed a decent cover story.
"We'll be Tanis and Hermione Scott. Twin sisters."
"Very well. Profess McGonagall will take you to Hogsmeade for supplies. You will be sorted tonight."
They understood that they were being dismissed. Hermione got to her feet first and was at the door before she realized Tanis hadn't followed.
"Sir there is also my condition. If you've met my father yet you know what that is."
"Precautions will be made. You'll be told a week before full moon.""Thanks sir."
Getting to her feet she went with Hermione to meet McGonagall. They spent the afternoon in Hogsmeade getting the things they would need to blend in and live in this time.
The Great Hall was filled with students. Standing in front of all the first years she felt out of place.
"And we have two seventh years joining us as transfers. Let the sorting begin." Dumbledore announced.
"Scott, Hermione."
Her 'sister' sat on the stool and the hat shouted, "Gryffindor." before touching her head. Sliding of the stool Hermione ran to the Gryffindor table where she belonged.
"Scott, Tanis."
Nervously as if she were a first year all over again she took a seat on the stool and the hat was placed on her head. Before the hat had immediately shouted Gryffindor but now it wasn't so sure.
"Another Lupin? From the future I see. Interesting. You've got a secret only your closest friends know. And your sneaky to boot. You'd do well in Slytherin."
"I'd rather die than be placed in slytherin."
"In that case it better be Gryffindor!"
The last part was shouted for the whole hall to hear and she slid off the stole. Joining Hermione at the Gryffindor table she watched the first years being sorted.
"Tuck In." Dumbledore said.
Ignoring the curious glances from her fellow students Tanis filled her plate and shoveled the food in her mouth in a very Ronlike manner.
"Tanis!" Hermione said.
"waat."
"Eat slowly. And don't talk with your mouth full."
It felt like normal. Except that was something she normally said to Ron. It made her miss her own time. Swallowing her food she stuck out her tongue.
"You're not my mum. And I'm starving."
Realizing that everyone was starting at them Tanis looked at her plate. Dinner would be over soon and she could get away from their glances. "
"And we look to our heads, James Potter and Lily Evans to set a good example this year. Prefects escort the first years to their dorm."
I can't believe I didn't realize the time the spell took me to. Any time would have been good. But this one? How can I look at my father every day. He looks so much better than he does in the future.
James Potter appeared out of nowhere. Dad was right. He sure was obnoxious.
"I'm James Potter, head boy. Its my duty to show you two to the common room.""I'm Tanis and this is my sister Hermione."
"Sirius, Remus, Peter." He pointed to each of the boys at his side. She met Sirius's eyes, and then the ones that looked so much like her own. And she smiled at the two. But when she let her eyes rest on Peter it took all of her willpower not to hex the little rat. Murderous rat. Are you even now plotting to betray your friends?
"Pleased to meet you." she said. Alright so she was happy to see three marauders. The fourth one she wasn't so happy to meet.
Remus and Peter grabbed her arms and Sirius took Hermione by hers. James led the way to the common room chattering away. Upon entering the common room she broke free of Remus and Peter and latched on to the red head James had pointed out to be Lily.
"You're head girl?"
"Yes.""Good. Could you help me?"
Lily's green eyes darted to the marauders and nodded. At least she understood. Well not completely but a little.
"Hermione, Tanis follow me."
As far as Tanis was concerned they couldn't get to the dorms fast enough.
June 1997
He couldn't find them anywhere. Everyone was accounted for except them. A search of the castle and grounds had proved that they weren't here.
"Potter."
Turning he saw Malfoy coming toward him.
"What do you want Malfoy?"
"Manners Potter. I found this and recognized the handwriting." Draco was holding parchment out for him to take. Taking it he looked down at the writing. He would recognize it anywhere. How many times had he copied her essays or homework when Hermione hadn't let him?
But how did Malfoy recognize it?
"How did you know?"
"I borrowed notes from her fifth year. Good luck on finding her."
For the first time he actually read the words on the parchment. Malfoy was right he would need luck.
Tanis had gone back in time. But why? She knows how dangerous meddling with time could be. And he had to assume she had taken Hermione with her.
Why?
Unless she saw me dead. Or appearing dead.
Clenching the parchment tightly he went in search of Arthur. Maybe he had some idea of what to do. For now he had to believe that two of his best friends were safe.