This is my first Harry Potter fan fiction I hope you guys will enjoy it. I don't own anything from the Harry Potter series, all I own is Scarlett Rettop. Please Read and Review!

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"Albus", said Professor McGonagall "What about the other, the twin sister of Harry, where is she?" Lily and James tried very hard to keep Harry's sibling a secret, for the Dark Lord was after their son as well, they didn't want him to go after their daughter too. James and Lily loved both of them so very much and did what they could to protect them from harm. However this night, Lily and James were killed by Voldemort in order to protect their children. Harry was there that night (Lily and James thought that a less guarded place wouldn't seem like the place to go) while Scarlett was in Hogwarts in a very safe area that was heavily guarded.

"She is safe, I just wish we could have got there in time for Lily and James" he replied

"It's not your fault Albus, they were betrayed, there was nothing we could do."

They walked down the street of Privet Drive after dropping off Harry with his only remaining relatives. McGonagall didn't like leaving Harry there. A terrible group of muggles she thought, not able to raise any child.

"What about the girl? Who is to raise her?" she asked

"I don't know but most of the staff has taken a liking to her, maybe she should stay at Hogwarts"

"Albus, I meant as a serious guardian not a group of professors in a wizarding school."

"It can't be that difficult Minerva, you, me , and another professor could help raise her."

"Which one?" she asked

Dumbledore pondered for a moment remembering who could help. Sybil? No, she was quite blunt in her matter of speaking. Flitwick? No, too small to take care of a child. But who?

"I'll find out soon enough for now the child is in my office, take her to your quarters."

He then apparated, leaving McGonagall on Privet drive where she later apparated herself.

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McGonagall carried the child into her quarters. Oh how much did she remind her of Lily, they had the same hair, same eyes, same complexion. But she had her father's nose and his smile. She hadn't stop smiling and giggling since she was taken from Dumbledore's office. Such a cheerful child, just like her father McGonagall thought. She placed Scarlett down in her crib that McGonagall had set up, her hair, that was long and resembled a red velvet cake, framed her face as she slowly drifted to sleep, closing her green eyes. Perhaps its best if she stays here thought McGonagall going to her bed as she too turned in for the night.

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"I thought…you were going…to keep her safe." Said Severus Snape. He was in Dumbledore's office when he heard the tragic news of Lily and James' death. Oh Lily, my poor sweet Lily he thought. As they talked, Severus decided to protect Harry Potter, but only for the sake of Lily's memory. As he is so much like his father as I hear, thought Severus.

"Also there's something I wanted you to know, but Severus I must also have your word not to tell any stranger of sorts about this."

"Y-you have my word, what are getting at Headmaster?"

Dumbledore paused for a moment and continued "Harry Potter….was not the only child to Lily and James, he had a twin, a sister."

"A-a girl, is she alive?"

"Very alive, she is the opposite of her brother looking so much like her mother instead of her father, she rarely cries. She is a sweet child but like her father loves attention."

Severus thought about what he had just said. A girl? One that looked like Lily and acted like her? This could be a chance to repay for what he had done to her; to raise her child in honor of her.

"Sir, if I could suggest anything, I would like to take care of her." Severus said

"Oh I'm afraid not Severus, you are a dangerous man, a Death Eater, I cannot trust you with a child."

"SIR! I beg of you, it's the only thing I have left of her" he cried

Dumbledore examined Severus, never had he seen him so desperate to make things right. Maybe it wouldn't be a bad thing after all

"On one condition Severus, that the girl will stay here in the care of you me and Minerva. She will raise the child for five years and then she'll see the both of us."

"What is her name, sir?" Severus asked

"Her name is Scarlett Rettop, the last name Potter is too easily recognized. You must call her by this from now on."

"If I may, can I see her?" anxiously he said

"Well once wouldn't hurt, now wouldn't Severus?" smiled Dumbledore

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As they made their way to McGonagall's quarters they saw her come out with the child in her arms in a soft pink blanket. Scarlett's hair peeked out of the blanket, vividly red and messy.

"I found another person to help us, Severus"

"Severus? Why him, he's a Death Eater?" cried McGonagall

"He has changed Minerva, he wants to help however he is not allowed to see her 'til she is five years of age, but today is an exception." Explained Dumbledore

"As you wish Albus, do you want hold her Severus?" she asked kindly yet with suspicion in her voice

"I would just like to see her" Severus said nervously

As he walked over, he saw her face. Oh how much she did look like Lily, the hair, the complexion, and her eyes, oh she had inherited the beautiful emerald green eyes her mother had. She giggled at the sight of him, and he gave a rare small grin. He felt a sting behind his eyes and he rushed away to his quarters in the Dungeons.

"Is he alright Albus? He looks very distraught" asked McGonagall

"Yes, quite Minerva, he's just coping"

"I shall put Miss Rettop to bed then." Said McGonagall

As she entered the room, Scarlett had already fell asleep. Looking ever peaceful in her arms, McGonagall put her in her crib.

"Sleep well, dear Scarlett."

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