Title: Just Like Dad
Summary: Harry's twin sister, Holly, is a spitting image of her father with her mother's temper. But why is she so insistent to deny how much she's like their parents? Why is she so interested in the Weasley Twins?
Disclaimer: Do not own. Never have; never will.
A/n: I know this is a terribly dangerous situation to put a child in, but trust me its fiction and this was where my mind took me.
2nd A/n: NO FLAMES! Not accepted. Thank-you. VGxx
Chapter one – Harry, Holly & Ron
(Harry & Holly 6 Months Old)
Lily glanced at James as they watched Remus and Sirius look down at their twins. Both with clumps of jet black hair on their heads, the boy – dressed from head to toe in blue gazed up at his Godfather and 'Uncle' with large green eyes, the other, dressed in pale pink gazed up at them with large and wondrous hazel eyes. Remus turned from the infants.
"You two made good looking kids." He said, "I can tell Holly is going to be a spitting image of James in female form. And Harry – he'll look every bit like James but will have his mother's eyes." James blushed scarlet and Lily laughed. She flicked some of her long red hair behind her ear and walked over to Remus, she kissed his cheek, before responding to his comment.
"Thank-you Remus." She said graciously. She turned as her husband paused before responding.
"Yeah, thanks Moony." James muttered slightly embarrassed. Sirius agreed with his wolfish friend, he also added that Lily had kept with the flower names, with Holly. James at this point was very dark shade of red. Lily pointed out that she had only chosen Harry's name not Holly's. James avoided his wife and his friends' eyes. He heard Lily say they could each hold one if they wanted to. Immediately both men turned back around to the infants. Remus gently lifted Holly into his arms and Sirius lifted Harry up. Suddenly the infant started to whimper and then cry the cries soon developed into screams, Sirius turned pale – why did this child start to cry when Holly, who Remus held didn't make a sound. Lily subdued her laughter and rushed forward to help Sirius hold Harry properly. Soon the infant stopped crying and fell asleep in his godfather's arms. Lily smiled back over her shoulder at James and turned back to find Holly still wide-awake staring up at her Uncle Remus. He looked at Lily if not a little confused.
"Well I think she genuinely likes you Remus." Lily said. He nodded slowly, even after having had no experience with babies before Remus was a natural with her. Sirius on the other hand – needed a bit of teaching.
(Holly & Harry 1 year old)
It was six months later that Sirius found the devastation that he wished he'd never have to see. He knew who'd led the Dark Lord to Godric's Hollow but first he needed to find the kids. He searched the house calling for both kids, knowing all he'd get would be cries but he still called for them. Suddenly the crying of an infant sounded and he rushed past James' body up the stairs to find Lily and Harry in the nursery – Lily was motionless but Harry was moving when he saw his godfather he held out his arms to the older male. Sirius picked up the infant and held him tightly.
"Where's your sister kid?" He asked softly, Harry continued to cry but they had faded to whimpers. Sirius called out to Holly. And he found her whimpering next to her Father. Why hadn't he seen her before? She had supposedly crawled to his side and tried to get him to wake up. Sirius picked her up and looked one last time at James' body before he heard a 'pop' that signalled the arrival of someone he may or may not want to see.
"Sirius?" Remus' voice made the dark haired young man turn around.
"Remus…they're both…gone." He said quietly and he looked up at his friend.
"I know Sirius. I know. Look – I spoke to Lily days ago, she knew something like this was likely to happen, she said if it did – Dumbledore would hand Harry off to her sister and I was to take Holly. Do you mind?" Sirius let the other man take the small child who nuzzled into his neck and kept right on whimpering. Sirius looked at Remus and smiled softly.
"You make sure you take care of her, you hear?" Remus smiled.
"I'll take care of her. Make sure she knows the truth. Everything she should. Just make sure you keep tabs on that boy if you can." Remus said. Sirius nodded and watched as his friend apparated with Holly in his arms. Sirius heard a gruff voice from behind him and turned to find himself face-to-face with Rubeus Hagrid keeper of key and ground at Hogwarts. He said he'd been told by Dumbledore to take Harry to the Dursley's. Although hatred bubbled in Sirius' stomach he handed the small child to the larger man and slowly looked back down at James' body before looking back up and Hagrid.
"Hagrid, take my bike. It'll get you there faster. Take care of him ok?" Hagrid nodded, this would be almost the last time they saw each other – but certainly not the last time Sirius would see Harry. He'd make sure of that.
10 years later
"Uncle Remus! Uncle Remus!" Remus groaned as he felt two hands grab at him and shake him awake. "I've got my letter! I've got my Letter! Just like you said!" He opened an eye and groaned again at the sight of his niece's face as she brandished the said letter at him, she was slightly annoyed at her Uncle's lack of interest so she tried a different approach she walked back to the door and took a running start she jumped and landed squarely on his stomach winding him and making him sit bolt upright in bed. Holly giggled when she saw her Uncle gasping for breath. He glared at her playfully.
"What have you got there, squirt?" He asked. She started to bounce on his bed beside him and she got the giggles again.
"It's my Hogwarts letter!" she squealed in delight and Remus plucked the envelope from her hands, he opened it and unfolded the letter, knowing she still loved him to read to her.
"Dear Miss Lupin, we are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry." He said slowly. Holly looked delighted.
"I'll get to meet my brother right? Right Uncle Remus Right?" Holly said in delight at the prospect at meeting the twin she had long been separated from. Remus nodded.
"I do expect so yes." He said. Holly squealed and clapped her hands, "All right, Miss Lupin, down to the bathroom with you. Have a shower while I make you some breakfast." Remus said. Holly jumped off the bed and raced down stairs. Remus heard the door shut, he sighed grabbed some clothes out of his wardrobe. Holly had grown up so much in the last 10 years. She'd shot up to reach Remus' chest and she was quite beautiful for an 11-year-old. She was just like her father in so many ways. Her eyes sparkled like James' used to when he was excited about something, her unruly curls were untameable like her father's hair but at least she could comb it down when she wanted to. Her temper, however, was Lily's. When Holly was angry you knew it and it was best to stay right out of her way. Holly also had, over the past 10 years, accepted the fact that he left her alone at least one night a month to be his 'other-self' and then he'd come back the next morning with a breakfast of pancakes waiting for her. This morning however, when Holly came down stairs she was greeted by the absence of her Uncle. Curious and slightly worried, Holly raced back upstairs and opened the door to his room.
"Uncle Remus?" She said carefully, "are you ok?" Holly was greeted with the sight of her Uncle sitting on his bed dressed – but he was staring at photo. She walked over to him and climbed up onto his bed, she plucked the frame from his hand and looked down at it.
"Who are they Uncle Remus?" She asked, seeing four young men, one was obviously Remus.
"They are the Marauders." He replied, "they went to Hogwarts, long before you were born, little one." Holly had many pet names form her Uncle the one he used most was 'squirt' but he also called her 'little one' a bit. Holly never understood why he called her 'squirt' when she was almost as tall as he was, but she accepted it and responded to it as she would her own name.
"Marauders?" She repeated, trying the strange word on her tongue. He nodded slowly.
"Yeah. That's me." He pointed out a light haired, brown eyed young man, "your godfather, Sirius Black," the next young man in the photo waved up at Holly and smiled brightly at her, "Peter Pettingrew – the man who betrayed you're parents," the young man who he pointed out shied slightly away from Remus and Holly, "and your father." James waved enthusiastically up at Holly and Remus. Holly put the photo down next to her and turned wrapping her arms around Remus' neck.
"Uncle Remus – Dad wouldn't want you to be sad. Anyway, my letter says I need lots of stuff. We have to go shopping!" She said. Remus smiled and stood up. Holly raced down the stairs and sat herself down at the table. Remus made them pancakes for breakfast, as it was Holly's favourite.
"You know when you go to Hogwarts I don't think they serve Pancakes. You'll have to see. I can't remember from my days there." He said as he put the syrup and a plate loaded with pancakes in front of Holly. Holly turned in her seat and smiled at her Uncle.
"Don't worry Uncle Remus. I'm sure I'll find a way to bring mischief back to Hogwarts." She said. He turned to her and frowned.
"You'd better not Missy. If I get an owl telling me that you're in trouble you'll be getting a howler I can promise you that!" He said, Holly knew about howlers and she shook her head quickly.
"Ok, I won't do anything…" She said; Remus turned back to the stove, "…that will get me caught." She added under her breath so he wouldn't hear her.
"Holly I want to remember something." Remus said as they exited Ollivander's.
"Of course, what do I have to do?" She asked looking up at him.
"When we get to King's Cross on Tuesday I want you to refer to me as 'Dad' ok? Remember – you're Holly Lupin, not Holly Potter. Ok?" Remus had dropped his voice when he told her this. She nodded.
"Can I start now?" She asked quietly when they entered Flourish and Blotts. Remus looked down at her and nodded slowly smiling. He'd always wanted kids and with the 11-year-old holding his hand tightly he felt as if she was really his child. This was wolf part of him accepting her as his cub – James, Sirius, Peter and Lily had all been part of the pack.
"Dad?" It took a second for Remus to realize it was Holly who had spoken. He turned around to see her, looking over some of the books on a shelf near the staircase.
"Now come on Sweetheart – you don't need those books. They're for the older kids." He said taking her hand again. For the whole world they could have been father and daughter.
September 1st
"Come on Holly. It's 10:45, your train leaves in fifteen minutes!" Remus and Holly quickened their pace. They had to the get onto the platform before the train left. They paused when their eyes fell on two boys, Holly's age. Remus watched as one boy - short unruly jet-black hair and green eyes, along with glasses - was told how to get onto platform by a plump woman with red hair and then went through quickly. Then the redheaded boy followed him through. Remus took Holly's hand and took her through the barrier past the woman and her daughter. Remus took her down the platform and Holly could feel her connection with her twin restitching together. How would she find him? She had no idea what he looked like and what his name was! How was she supposed to find him?
"Dad?" Remus paused and looked down at her, she was looking up at him in the way you'd find a daughter doing so to her father, when she begins her first trip on a train by herself.
"Yes Holly?" He asked She chewed her lip in that adorable way that kids do.
"How will I know my twin when I see him?" She asked carefully.
"You'll just know I'm sure." He told her. Her trunk was taken to the back carriage and she stepped onto the train.
"Holly?" She turned and Remus tapped his cheek softly, she rolled her eyes and sighed, Holly placed a kiss on his cheek then presented her cheek to him and he kissed her cheek. They said their goodbyes, he told her to keep safe and not get into trouble, she agreed and then felt the train begin to move, she waved goodbye out the window to him.
After King's Cross Station was behind them Holly started to find a seat. A group of girls didn't reply when she asked even though there was one seat left. So Holly moved on. Finally Holly found a compartment that only had two boys talking animatedly. She opened the door and knocked softly.
"Excuse me? Can I join you? Everywhere else – you know is full." She said. Both boys shook their heads, one indicated to the seat next to him.
"Sure have a seat." He said, he had red hair and the other had jet-black hair that stuck up in every direction. She sat down tentatively.
"What's your name? I'm Ron Weasley and this is Harry Potter." The boy's voice seemed to hold a raw sense of awe when he mentioned the other boy's name. Then the name hit her. Harry Potter. Her twin brother! She'd found him. Immediately she found the link between her and Harry had mended completely.
"Oh my name's Holly. Holly Lupin." She said. Ron, Harry and Holly talked about everything they could think of. When it got to the subject of Hogwarts, Ron gladly shared information about his brothers, turned out he was the youngest boy in his family.
"Percy and Fred and George are still there – Fred and George are third years and Percy's a fifth year, he's a Prefect. Mum reckons he'll be Head Boy too. The way he acts now he'll definitely get there." He said.
"You got any sister's Ron?" Holly asked laughing. He nodded.
"One. Ginny. She starts next year she can't wait." Ron said rolling his eyes. Harry tuned eyes to Holly. She'd been quiet about her family.
"What about you Holly? You got any siblings?" He asked.
"No. I'm an only Child. What about you?" She replied.
"Only Child. I have my cousin but he's a muggle. And quite fat too, very mean." Harry indicated to his glasses Sellotape held them together, they looked as though they'd been broken at some point during Harry's childhood, before he found out he was a wizard.
"Do you want me to fix them for you?" Holly asked.
"How? They're already stuck together." Ron pointed out.
"No, no. With magic. Here. Hand them over." Harry took off his glasses and placed them in Holly's outstretched hand. She pulled her wand out of her pocket and Harry immediately thought it looked strangely like one he had tried in Ollivander's. She pointed her wand at the nose of the glasses and said clearly and precisely.
"Oculus Reparo." Immediately the tape that had held the glasses together disappeared and Holly handed the glasses back to Harry. He looked them over and sure enough they didn't fall apart when he tried to bend them.
"How did you learn that?" Ron asked, awestruck. Holly giggled.
"My dad, he taught me."
"Wow, what about your mum, didn't she teach you anything?" Ron asked, Holly's eyes darkened.
"I don't know my mum. She died when I was a baby." Holly replied.
"How? Do you know?" Harry asked.
"Dad barely talks about her. But I guess…it happened how many deaths happened back then. Maybe the same way your parents died Harry." Holly said; sympathy etched in her voice.
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