A/N: Very AU story, new characters and waht not... Wrote this ages ago, i'll post maybe two more chapters now, and tell me if you want me to complete it... Coolies... uhhh
Disclaimer: Still see no point to these but, i do not own Harry Potter...
Prologue: How it all started...
Harry Potter had always been intelligent. Ever since he could remember he was always able to solve problems. At the moment, he was 6 years old, and already he was reading 5th year material. You see, Harry James Potter was special, in more ways than just involving his intelligence. Harry Potter... was a wizard.
His whole family were magical. His parent, James Andrew Potter and Lily Marie Potter, were two of the most respected wizard and witch of their century. James worked as an Auror, the captain of his squad. An Auror could be compared to as a police officer. They dealt with the criminals and threats to the Wizarding environment. Lily was a healer, and worked at St. Mungos for the Critically Ill.
Harry had two siblings, with another on the way. His twin and the person Harry was the closest to was his sister, Isabella Anne Potter, or just Bella. Bella was like Harry, almost exactly the same. They both had black hair, which they inherited from their father, and emerald green eyes, which they inherited from their mother. Bella was also as smart, if not smarter than Harry. They both preferred to read quietly in the library rather than be outside with their younger brother, Damien.
Damien was the exact opposite to the two twins. He was a year younger, with messy auburn red hair and hazel eyes. He preferred to fly his broomstick rather than read, or play pranks with their uncles Sirius Black and Remus Lupin.
Damien was also very important to the wizarding world. He was the Chosen One, the Boy-Who-Lived, the defeater of the Dark Lord Voldemort.
It had happened a few years ago. Some seer had created a prophecy, and this resulted in the almost death of the entire Potter family.
The One with the power to defeat the Dark Lord approaches. Born to those who have thrice defied him... Born as the seventh month dies...And he shall have power the Dark Lord knows not... And either must die at the hand of the other... For neither can live while the other survives... Born as the seventh month dies...
See, the problem with this prophecy was that it could relate to four different children. Three of them were the Potter children. Another was Neville Longbottom. All four children had been born on the exact same day. This was creepy in itself. Harry was born first. At 11:55pm July 31st 1980, Lily and James Potter welcomed Harry James Potter to the world. At 11:56pm July 31st 1980, Alice and Frank Longbottom welcome Neville Lucas Longbottom to the world. At 11:58pm July 31st 1980, Lily and James Potter welcomed Isabella Anne Potter to the world, and placed her with her 2 minute old brother. At 11:59 July 31st 1981, Lily, James, Harry and Isabella Potter welcomed Damien Andrew Potter to the world.
It was uncanny that all four prophesized children would be born at time with minute intervals, minus Damien with a year to separate. Needless to say, the two families were ecstatic, and were incredibly close. When the prophecy was spoken, it was witnessed by two people. One, Albus Percival Wilfric Brian Dumbledore. The other, Severus Tobias Snape. Albus believed that the prophecy was of concern to Damien, as he had been born with only a minute before the death of the seventh month. The Potters went in hiding, but Voldemort found them via James' once good friend Peter Pettigrew. Voldemort, not wanting to waste time, simply stunned the other four. He would normally have killed them, but didn't have the time as the wards had failed around the house, and Aurors would have been on their way. He sent a killing curse toward Damien, but something interfered. He blocked the curse, and instead it back lashed onto Voldemort. Pettigrew was caught and sent to Azkaban, the Wizarding Prison. Damien was deemed the Saviour, and the Potter family became famous.
With all that was going on, one would think the Potters to start favouring young Damien and shunning to the two eldest. However the Potter seniors shared their affections and Damien shared the attention. They were in fact a close family. However the other three Potters had no idea what the twins could do. What they wanted to be able to do. They had already read almost every book in the library. Their magic made it appearance a little over three year ago, while Damien's had only just started manifesting.
Harry looked outside the window to see Damien flying circles around his Uncle Sirius, or Padfoot as he preferred. James and Remus stood laughing as Sirius tried to grab Damien, only to fall flat face first into the dirt. Lily was sitting in a chair not far away reading a book in the sun. The door to the library opened, but Harry didn't turn around. It wasn't hard to guess who was there. Standing in the doorway, dressed in jeans and a Harpies Quidditch jersey was Bella. She liked Quidditch like both her brothers, though like Harry she preferred book. She sat down into a seat beside Harry, looking out the window to watch the rest of their family.
After a long silence she finally spoke.
"I've been thinking."
Harry finally turned, raising his eyebrow and stared mockingly.
"When do you stop?"
Bella glared, picking up a book and flipping it open.
"I was thinking that maybe..."
"Maybe what?"
Bella shut the book, dropping it onto the table beside her.
"Well, you know how we're supposed to take on the family title and blah blah blah"
Harry nodded. There were certain families in the Wizarding World where when the heir became a certain age; they would take over the responsibilities of the family. It was rare, but sometimes in extreme cases of closeness, a pair of siblings could share the title, splitting responsibilities and all. Harry and Bella had chosen to do this already. They may be 6, but they were both very mature. Harry wasn't sure where Bella was going with this.
"Well, you know how Dad never really learnt the proper teachings and all that? How he kinds of just flies through everything?"
Once again, Harry nodded, still unsure where this was going.
"Well I was thinking we should... Get Uncle Mathias to teach us. You know... Go live with him"
Harry blinked at her. It was a good idea, but it would mean they would basically be moving out from their parents. Their Uncle Mathias was James younger brother. He had gone through the proper schooling in case James couldn't take the title. Harry thought they should probably do it, but their parents would definitely object. This made him just a little angry. They never let them do anything. Damien either. They were the kind of parents who were over-protective. They were afraid something bad would happen to them. But in reality it was suffocating them. Harry knew Bella had a short temper. She inherited it from her mother. And if they were to say something which they thought meant well, when in reality they basically just insulted their daughter, Harry was afraid things would be said. But on the whole, Harry wouldn't blame her.
"It is a good suggestion. We'll write to him tonight."
Bella nodded, picking up the Standard Book of Spells Grade 5, and pulled her legs up to curl into the chair. And that is how they spent the next 2 hours. Reading, and thinking about the reactions.
They were called down for dinner, and sat quietly as they listened to James rave about the good old days. After dinner, they moved to their rooms where they pulled out a piece of parchment. They decided that Bella should write, considering she had better handwriting.
Dear Uncle Mathis,
How have you been doing? We are doing excellent. We have currently finished the curriculum for 4th year Hogwarts students and have started on 5th year. Being so intelligent has its perks. We order our books via postal. What with our sounding so mature, we aren't questioned, which is good.
I am sorry to say this is not a social letter. We understand that it was you who attended Magix School of Politics. You see, we have decided to share our title when we come of age, and we understand we will be in need of proper schooling. We have yet to inform our parents of our decision as we are unsure of your response. We were hoping you would take us in, and teach us how to conduct ourselves, as we know our father will not think of it until a few weeks before 17th birthday.
Please think about your answer, and we shall inform you to a best time to prepare for our arrival.
Sincerely,
Harry James Potter and Isabella Anne Potter
The two smiled as they read through the book. They were rather intelligent weren't they?
They tied the letter to Hedwig, Harry's owl, as Eleanor, Bella's owl, was out hunting.
After watching the white bird fly into the distance, they got prepared for bed, and read until they were tired.
The two awoke that morning quite excited. They were hoping their Uncle would agree. Mathias Cameron Potter was a year younger than James. He was a lot stricter, and acted with an air of a pureblood, though without the arrogance.
They didn't wait long to hear the news, as Hedwig was perched on her stand with a letter tied to her leg. They scrambled to open it, rubbing their eyes in the process to remove he sleep.
Dear Niece and Nephew,
To say I was quite shocked to receive your letter would be an immense understatement. Not at your question. No, I was actually hoping to receive it. But more in your way of speech. I fully understand how the bookseller was able to believe you were older.
I would be delighted to teach you in the way of politics and the proper conduct. However, you must know. This will be a tireless task. As you might not be aware, all high standing family head of houses must be quite efficient in a number of tasks. Several languages, duelling techniques and social etiquette are among them.
Forward you estimated arrival, and I shall be prepared.
But know this. I believe my dear brother will not be happy with you decision, as will your mother. Should any conflict arise, simply hold the parchment at any time you wish, say Activate, and you and any belonging shall be transported here. This will be your mode of transport at you wishing should my brother and his wife not be very understanding.
Sincerely,
Mathias Cameron Potter
Harry and Bella let out a breath they hadn't known they were holding. Bella looked at her brother, grimacing.
"We should bring it up at dinner. It'd be less formal than seeking them out. This might not end well. It's a good thing Uncle Mathias thought of it."
Harry nodded, not looking forward to dinner.
Dinner finally arrived. Bella and Harry made their way downstairs only to come face to face with more people than they thought. Along with their family, Sirius had brought along his wife and two children. Sara Black was 2 years older than Lily, with black hair and hazel eyes. She could have passed as James' sister. Their children, Cassandra and Alison, were the same age as Bella and Harry, though the former were two months older.
Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall had joined them, along with the Longbottoms. Harry and Bella smiled at Neville, who had walked up to them. Neville was their best friend.
"Hey guys"
"Hi Neville"
Bella had smiled, hugging the boy she considered her brother in all but blood.
"Hello Mate"
Harry smiled as well.
"What's everyone doing here?"
Harry tried to rack his memory of anything special on today, but he came up short.
"Nothing really. We're just having dinner."
Harry nodded.
"So nothing special?"
Neville shook his head, his arm still around Bella. Bella was like his little sister. She was after all, one minute younger.
"Well that'll change tonight"
Bella had spoken, grimacing. Neville furrowed his eyebrows.
"Why?"
"We were planning on telling our parents we're going to live with Uncle Mathias in order to prepare for our evident rise as family Heads"
Neville sighed, nodding.
"I was thinking this same thing not a week ago. I was going to ask my Gran. But I don't think Mum and Dad would go for it."
Bella nodded. Harry decided to speak about what their Uncle planned.
"Our Uncle thought of our parents reactions. He gave us an emergency portkey if we still wanted to do it and escape from Mum and Dad."
Neville nodded, considering the idea himself. They entered the kitchen, seating themselves on one side of the dining table, with both boys on either side of Bella. Everyone ate talking happily. Harry knew the best time would be before desert was served.
"Mother, Father"
Lily and James stopped speaking with Minerva. Harry sounded so formal that it shocked them a little. They turned to their son, as silence enveloped the room.
"Uh, yes Harry?"
James saw a glimmer of some emotion through his son's eyes.
"We were hoping, that is to say Bella and I were hoping, to discuss with you certain arrangements we wished to make."
James blinked, gaping at his son. Lily looked between her two eldest in both shock and worry. Something was going on. To the other's presents, the watched in amusement and curiosity. However Alice and Frank noticed a contemplative look on their son's face.
"And what was that son?"
Harry looked James in the eyes, blinking.
"We wish to go live with Uncle Mathias."
It was simple, blunt, and straight to the point. Lily dropped the fork she had been holding, a gasp escaping her mouth. Sirius and Remus both gaped, while the others simply looked shocked. No-one said anything, as they all looked from James and Lily, to Harry and Bella. The silence was broken when Neville spoke.
"And I wish to live with Gran"
This caused the exact same reaction from Alice as Lily, and even more silence, if that was even possible. It took a moment before both James and Frank said simultaneously,
"You...What?"
"We wish to go live with others, in order to learn the proper way and schooling one should get when they take over as family head. We read that teaching should begin at first sign of magic, and we are incredibly far behind. Uncle Mathias had already agreed, and I'm sure Madam Longbottom would gladly teach her grandson."
The silence carried on, as everyone processed what Bella had said. It was broken when Lily suddenly spoke.
"No."
Bella blinked, not expecting the refusal to be so blunt.
"What?"
"I said no. You will not be going."
"Why not?"
"Because I said so."
"That's not a real answer."
"I don't care. You're not going and that's final."
The others in attendance watched the two like a tennis match, as mother and daughter argued, both beginning to become quite loud.
"But why NOT?"
"I have told you... NO"
"But you know Uncle will keep us safe. And you let Damien do what he wants. And he's a year younger. Why can't we do what we want when HE GET'S TOO?"
"BECAUSE HE'S MORE IMPORTANT"
Silence...
That was all that was in the room. Everyone's eyes were wide with shock. Harry and Neville with disgust. Lily with horror, along with the others. And Bella's with hurt. Her eyes hardened, and her face turned emotionless. As Harry and Neville stood, flanking her side for comfort, she stared at her shocked mother.
"Oh. I guess that is a good reason why isn't it."
Lily looked at her daughter broken.
"Bella... I... I didn't mean..."
She never got to finish as Bella, Harry and Neville turned as one, and left the room. Lily turned to the other occupants, looking at them in horror.
"I didn't mean it I swear! It just slipped out. I didn't mean it"
James stood and enveloped his wife in a hug. Dumbledore cleared his throat, catching everyone's attention.
"I'm sure if you let them calm down, they will accept your apology."
He was cut short when the distinct sound of a portkey echoed through the halls. The countdown was at 5. Everyone rushed from the room and up the stairs. They burst into Bella and Harry's room as the countdown reached 1. They managed to glimpse luggage and three people before they were gone. All they could remember was the 2 emerald green, and pale blue eyes, before they were gone.
And that is how the Potter family lost their two eldest. How the Longbottom family lost theirs.
Lily blamed herself, but eventually everyone moved on. They hadn't heard from them in years. The Potter's had 4 more children. Rose Danielle Potter, Kane Cameron Potter, Jason Sirius Potter, and Caitlyn Alice Potter. The Longbottoms had 2 more. Laura Jane Longbottom and Tray James Longbottom. The kids grew up, and they were told of their siblings. They had all wanted to reunite, or meet them, but couldn't find them. Every July 31st, despite Damien's birthday, everyone mourned. Not just the close friends and family, but also the Wizarding world. They had lost contact, and didn't return mail that they had all sent. It wouldn't be for another 10 years that they were reacquainted. And they would be so much different than what they remembered...
A/N: Awesome so... Reviews please...