Disclaimer: Don't own Harry Potter

A/N: don't like it don't read it

Emily Costella

As we all know Harry Potter, the boy who lived, was set on the doorstep of number four Privet Drive with a letter addressed to the Dursleys. Professors Dumbledore and McGonagall made sure of that. But what if instead of the Dursleys finding Harry the next morning they found him the minute after Dumbledore left. They found him when they were walking up the steps to their home with a beautiful baby girl in Petunia's hands and Dudley who was in Vernon's arms, crying loudly. Then there was the loud shriek, which should've woken the whole neighborhood but didn't, as Petunia recognized her sister's baby boy (The Potters sent a Christmas card). Vernon quickly shushed his wife and brought the now awake Harry into their house. And from then on he did live there with Dudley's tormenting, his aunt's shrill voice, and his uncle's rage. But he wasn't in complete misery.

Emily Costella Dursley, whom Petunia had brought back from the adoption agency, grew up to love Harry more than she loved her own family. Emily saw Harry as more of her elder brother than Dudley. She couldn't believe that she had the same mean blood as her family (A/N: ironic isn't it). Harry in turn also liked to spend time with Emily. When Harry was locked inside his cupboard, Emily saved half of her dinner and managed to sneak some food to him.

Emily had snowy skin and black hair that cascaded past her shoulders, and grew longer with every passing year. She had rare violet eyes that held mystery. Her beauty would've made Snow White's step mother forget all about Snow White and come after her. For a nine year old, she was very smart and kind. Harry thought she was very pretty and went out of his way to protect her and treat her as if she were his own sister.

Our story starts when Vernon had driven everybody out to that shack that was out in the sea. Everybody was asleep except for Harry and Emily.

"I'm sorry Harry. I tried to get some but mum found my stash before I could give one to you", Emily apologized for the thousandth time.

She was talking about the mysterious card that had been addressed to Harry.

"Emily, it's okay really. I'm pretty positive that whoever sent it won't stop trying until it has reached me" Harry responded.

"But look at this weather"

As if on cue lightning struck illuminating the inside of the room. Thunder shook the shack they were in.

Emily, who was sitting next to Harry, let out a little frightened cry and brought her knees up to her chest. Harry noticed she was scared and gave her a hug.

"I think your right about the weather, but maybe they sent them to Privet Drive. And there will be letters everywhere, even in the toilets."

This made Emily giggle.

"Harry," she said while checking her watch, "It'll be your birthday in about two minutes. I wish I could've gotten you something."

"It's okay Em" Harry said.

"Well, I'll at least sing Happy Birthday to you"

Dudley snorted in his sleep.

"I despise that prick. I saw him beat up this little kid and I tried to stop him but he told me to shove off" Emily said.

Harry didn't say anything. He was too busy looking around.

"Did you hear that?" he asked.

"Well if it's Dudley's snoring, then yes"

"No, it was kind of like a thump"

The sound Harry described occurred again. Both of them were focusing on the sound and were unaware that it was seconds away from midnight. As soon as midnight struck the door was burst open and Hagrid, our Hogwarts gamekeeper, comes bursting in. Harry had put himself in front of Emily when Hagrid had turned his head towards them.

"An' here's Harry!" the giant said.

And we all know that Hagrid wishes Harry a happy birthday and he learns that he's a wizard. ("That is so awesome!" Emily exclaimed). He also learns about the baddest of the bad, Voldemort. And how he killed Harry's parents and tried to kill him, but the curse rebounded and caused the evil wizard to vanish. Harry was a hero in the wizarding world.

Emily was surprised and awed that her "cousin" (A/N: she doesn't know she's adopted if you didn't get that) was a wizard, but she was dreadfully sad that he wouldn't be with her during the school year. She went to sleep with a heavy heart.

LATER ON THAT DAY

Emily woke up with gigantic coat over her. She looked over at Harry who was sitting next to her and was looking around.

"I'm really a wizard, aren't I" he said.

Emily nodded sadly. Hagrid was on the broken sofa cooking breakfast.

"Good morning you two, breakfast is ready."

Hagrid handed Emily and Harry some sausage.

"Emily! While you were asleep Hagrid told me all about wizard money. There are nuts and sickles and galleons! It's so amazing"

"It sounds amazing" Emily said with forced enthusiasm that didn't go unnoticed by Hagrid.

After they'd eaten Hagrid decided that it was time for them to go and get Harry's school supplies. Hagrid was getting his stuff together and was preparing to leave while Harry and I watched him.

"Don't worry Emily; we're just going to get Harry's stuff fer school. We'll be back in no time," he said when he looked at her sad face.

She smiled at this and hugged Harry then whispered into his ear, "Come back soon. You know how I can't stand to be with them"

Harry let out a chuckle and said, "Okay. Bye Emily"

"Bye Harry. Bye Hagrid"

Hagrid and Harry left the shack. Emily sighed then walked into the other room where her family was hiding.

"They're gone" she said.

Her dad and mum were in a corner looking at Dudley's pig tail. Her mum was crying.

"Good riddance. Quick Petunia get Dudley in the car. Emily help your mother" Vernon said.

"But Vernon we're out at sea!" Petunia reminded him.

"AAARRRGGHH" he growled in frustration.

There was a lot of hustle and bustle as Vernon noticed that Harry and Hagrid took the boat and called the old man who had lent them his boat in the first place.

"That old man is coming, everybody outside" Vernon barked.

Everyone went outside and in the distance I could see the old man slowly rowing his way towards the old shack. After he had reached the shack we all got in. It seemed like forever but they finally made it to the other side. Then they drove to the nearest hospital to get a crying Dudley's pig tail amputated. Later on, after the amputation, they were finally going home. Emily missed sleeping in her bedroom. Once they got back they found Harry with all of his wizard stuff sitting on the front porch. Vernon quickly hurried him in.

As soon as Emily's dad and mom and brother were out of the room, Emily took a look at all of Harry's supplies.

"Wow! A wand….actual spell books! Where's your broom?" she asked.

"Hagrid says that first years aren't allowed to have one. It's so cool. Did you know that they have a sport? It's called Quidditch. Then you should've seen the bank…"

Harry continued to tell Emily about his visit to Diagon Alley. The way his eyes twinkled when he recalled his amazing trip, Emily couldn't help but smile and feel like she had been there with him every step of the way.

After Harry had finished, Emily looked at the snowy white owl in the cage and asked, "It's beautiful. What are you gonna call it?"

"I don't know what I'm going to call her yet"

Emily sighed then suddenly hugged Harry.

"Don't go! I'm gonna miss you to much" she said bursting out crying.

"Emily," Harry said hugging her back, "We still have a whole month left"

"You're right" she said then sniffed.

For the rest of the month Harry and Emily spent almost all their time together at the park. Time passed and Emily knew that Harry's departing time neared.

August 31st came around and Emily was in her room. She lay on her bed in thought as her digital clock turned to 1:00 PM. Emily could never fall asleep when her birthday came around.

/Harry is leaving tomorrow/

She sighed heavily, unaware that someone had walked into her room. The figure tapped the girl on the shoulder. Emily turned around and stifled a surprised gasp.

"Harry! What are you doing here?" she whispered while sitting up.

"You know as well as I do," he brought a messy parcel from behind his back; "I got it while I was in Diagon Alley. Happy 10th birthday"

Emily took the parcel and unwrapped it. Inside was a red necklace made of stones, and in the middle of the necklace there was a bigger stone than the rest and it had an E etched on it.

"Thank you so much, Harry. It's lovely." she said while hugging him.

He helped her put it on then smiled. Harry sat down on her bed then they chatted for a while. Harry went back to his room when he heard Dudley get up and go to the bathroom. Emily knew that her mother and father would be in her room to surprise her. She closed her eyes and pretended to sleep.

(A/N: how's that so far. I hoped you liked it)