Donny Potter Keeperoliver Chapter 2
Harry and Donny made their way through the hall with them getting quite a few stares. Harry made his was to the Gryffindor table and sat down next to Ginny and Luna who was sitting with Ginny, trying to get her to relax after her experience in the Chamber.
Harry leaned in to talk to Ginny but, she turned her head too embarrassed to speak. Luna looked to Harry as if to say she will be this way for a while. Luna then noticed Donny, "Hello, my name is Luna Lovegood, are you a Weasley I haven't met yet? I thought I met them all?"
Donny looked up, "Excuse me?"
Luna said once more, "I said hello, my name is Luna Lovegood, and are you a Weasley I haven't met yet?"
Ginny looked to Donny and answered, "No Luna, he is not a Weasley, I don't know who he is? Who is he Harry?"
Harry smiled as Ginny finally got up the nerve to speak, "OH, Sorry for not introducing you. Professor Dumbledore thought it was time I met my lost brother. His name is Donny Potter, The professor said he was taken away when he was 6 months old. It was to make sure that one of us would be around to face our destiny when the time came. He has been training for the last 7 years with a friend of my family. Donny, this is Ginny Weasley, and her friend Luna Lovegood. And over here is Hermione Granger, and Ginny's brother Ron. Ginny has three other brothers going to school here."
Donny nodded to each as they were introduced. He then looked to Ginny, "Harry told me what you had to go through, and I have to say, it took a tremendous amount of courage to fight off the effects. You must be a very strong witch."
Ginny blushed at the compliment. "Thank you, but I didn't quite make it through it. Harry is the one who deserves the praise. He saved my life, at the risk of his own."
Donny didn't let Harry answer. "OH what Harry did was a feat, but, you had to bear the burden of carrying around that horrible person all year long. Yet here you are, and looking better than a person would expect. Don't put down your own courage. Embrace it. Accept it. Grow with it. You will become a much stronger person if you do."
Harry couldn't believe this was Dobby. He sounded like he really was his brother. He actually made Ginny feel better. He put his hand on Donny's shoulder and let him know he appreciated what he said to the young girl. Donny just smiled.
Hermione took this chance to ask, "Harry, how is it you didn't know you had a brother? I mean didn't your family tell you about him?"
Harry didn't answer Hermione. How was he supposed to answer her, when his family were the Dursley's who hated him. Luckily he didn't have to return to them.
Donny once again answered for him. "Hermione isn't it? Like Harry said I was taken when I was 6 months old, like Harry. No one ever told me I had a brother either. The reason I wasn't in school last year is because I was living out of country. I was cut off from the world training to be the best I could be. Now it is up to me to train Harry, with the help of our Uncle Remus."
Hermione continued, "So neither of you knew you had a brother. What was your reaction when you both found out?"
Donny laughed, "You would expect shock. Or Surprise, Overwhelmed. Nope. We hugged each other like we knew it all along. Professor Dumbledore is probably still laughing on the inside the way we acted. You see being twins, we sort of felt a connection the moment we met. Do you see those two red heads. They look like twins, and I am willing to bet they share a bond, the way they act around each other, and speak without words. They are probably closer than Harry and I because they are identical. Harry looks like dad, with mum's eyes, and I look like mum, with Dad's eyes. I hope this doesn't confuse you Hermione."
"Believe it or not, your explanation makes perfect sense. Especially when you mentioned Fred and George. I have seen what you talked about. Their twin speak will confuse the heck out of you. Makes you dizzy just watching them. I look forward to talking with you later Donny, you are a very interesting character."
"Character? What am I a cartoon? Puhlease, I do not run when someone gets me wet. I hurt when an anvil falls on my head. That is if I survive an anvil falling on my head. So, instead of an interesting character, how about an interesting individual?"
Hermione nodded her head while laughing.
Luna had been listening this whole time, and finally asked, "Donny, would you talk to me too? Later I mean? I wouldn't mind getting to know you. Have you been sorted to a house yet?"
You could hear Hermione utter, "Shoot, I knew I forgot to ask something. Luna is just too observant."
Luna smiled, "Thank you Hermione. I just love the way you pass out compliments."
"Did I actually say that out loud?"
"Yes, you did."
Donny saved Hermione the embarrassment of answering, "It would be my honor to be able to talk with you Luna. I think I would like to get to know you as well. Ginny and Hermione I would like to get to know as well. As a matter of fact any of Harry's friends. I have been sorted in Gryffindor to be close to my brother, though Gideon wanted me in Ravenclaw.""
Donny was starting off his brotherhood with Harry in grand fashion. He started to get Ginny out of her depression, made a believer out of Hermione, and was beginning a friendship with Luna. All in less than 10 minutes.
However he did notice that Ron wasn't too happy with him. He would have to work on that as well. He wanted to be friends with all of Harry's friends. He also wanted to get to know the twins. They looked like they could be fun.
Harry was just thinking how easy Donny fit in with his friends, except for Ron. He knew Ron would be the hardest as he knew Ron didn't like any one to come between him and Harry. Ron's insecurities made him a bitter friend. Even Hermione was like a wall between him and Harry. That was why they had all of their arguments. He wished Donny luck with Ron, knowing it would be a hard task.
DP-}
For the last two weeks of school, Donny had made friends with all but Ron. Even the twins were taken by his humorous side. He could be quite a cut up. He also had some brilliant ideas for pranks. Percy liked how he was often found with a book in his hands. And he had heard that he rivaled Hermione for her brilliance.
Hermione liked that she had competition for top honors. It made her work harder. They even found themselves studying together.
Luna found him easy to talk to. He listened to her when she went on about her supposed imaginary creatures. When she tried to describe them, he would correct her on a few of her descriptions, and she knew he was correct on his statements. It was as if he could see them also.
Ginny enjoyed her talks with Donny, because he would tell her of Harry's personality. His likes, dislikes, habits, and such. Not only did she get to know Donny better, but she got to know Harry better as well. It also took her mind off of what transpired the past year. He was like a medicine that calmed her.
Ron didn't like this new interruption. He felt that Harry would drop him in favor of his brother. He worked too hard to win Harry's friendship to have it taken from him so soon. He knew Hermione was always going to be there, and now Ginny and Luna were there. With Donny Potter there, Ron felt he was doomed to be just Ron Weasley, a nobody, not Ron Weasley, best mate of Harry Potter. He was surprised when Harry came over to him to talk.
"Ron mate, can we talk?"
Ron smiled, but it was not a real smile, "I think we already were Harry? But if you wish to say more, then be my guest."
"PRAT!" Harry laughed, "Listen Ron, I just want you to know that nothing is going to change between you and I. You're still my best mate. Donny is my brother though. I know is is tough for you to understand but, it is no different than you and your brothers. You love them right?"
"Of course I do Harry, you know that."
"Do you expect any less from me then? Should I tell my brother to sod off so that I can be with my best mate? I can't do that Ron. I have to get to know him after just finding out I have a brother. Wouldn't you if you just found out about Fred and George?"
"I see what you mean Harry. All I could see was you leaving me behind to be with Donny, Hermione, Ginny, Luna, Fred and George. You forgetting all about me. I'm sorry I am like that Harry. I don't guess I'll ever grow over being weak."
"Ron even though you think, it does not mean you are. You were sorted into Gryffindor for Pete's sake. You have to be brave for you to be here. There are no weak Gryphs. Just because I am not at your side constantly, does not mean you are not my best mate. You have to understand that I am going to have other friends. Friends that I will want to talk to on occasion. Doesn't mean you can't be there to talk as well. You also have to make friends with the others as well. I like you Ron, but I don't swing that way mate. Girls are going to become a part of my life, and they will become a part of yours as well. You need to find someone you like and start to make friends with her. Did you know that Hermione was a girl?"
Ron started laughing, "No, really? I never would have guessed. Are you suggesting I try to become friends with Miss Study Habit?"
"It's got to beat you and her arguing all the time. Man does that give me a head ache. If Hermione doesn't suit you, how about Parvatti, or Lavender. Even Susan or Padma. Ron you have to start thinking beyond the here and now. You do know Susan is a red head, and they seem to run in the family. Well, next year we are able to make the trip to Hogsmeade. Why not get to know her and ask her to join you, as a date."
"Well, I don't think Hermione and I will ever be more than friends, if you can call it that. Lavender is cute, but way too possessive. Susan is very cute, and easy to talk to. I think maybe I will follow up on your suggestion. Or I could ask Luna?"
Harry looked across the room to where Donny and Luna sat with Hermione and Ginny. Luna had a look in her eyes that told Harry she was taken. Then he saw the look in Hermione's eyes as she watched Neville sitting by himself next to the window. "Ron, I think it best you stick with trying to win over Susan. Luna may be a bit too much for your taste."
"Your right Harry, she is a bit weird."
Harry snapped his head up at that comment, "No Ron, she is not weird. She is not different or loony. She is special. She is kind, loving, caring and open. It is her openness that would be too much for you."
"Sorry Harry. I didn't mean that as an insult. I have a limited vocabulary, and I don't always use the words I know in the right context. You know I am like that. I think that is why Hermione and I argue so much. She is so smart, and I am so limited. I think Luna could be just as smart as Hermione, but hides it. So, are you going to get to know someone special?"
"How do you mean?"
"Like you want me to get to know Susan, you know a girl?"
"Promise not to get mad Ron?"
"NO, don't tell me Harry, you like Ginny?"
"Sort of."
"You don't know what you are getting into there Mate? She is a handful. Hey don't get any ideas by what I said."
"I don't think like that Ron. Ginny is just like Luna. She is very special. If you take the time to watch her, you would see what I am talking about. Yes she is your sister and you may not see her as anything else, but others will begin to see her as I see her. I don't want her to think I am ignoring her. It is early yet, but if I can keep her close as a friend, then maybe later we can take it further."
"I understand mate. Just don't hurt her. She seems to be getting over this year, and hopefully she will have a nice summer. I don't want to see her fall back into feeling it was all her fault."
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The train ride home was a pleasant trip that Donny was experiencing for the first time. He was in the middle of the conversations with the group. Hermione even got Neville to sit with them. At first he was quiet, and secluded, but Donny and Hermione were able to get him to open up.
Donny had noticed that Neville was having trouble with his spells during the last two weeks of class. He decided to ask, "Neville, do you mind if I ask you a question?"
"No Donny, I don't know mind. What is it you wish to ask?"
"Can you tell me where you got your wand from?"
"Sure, it was my fathers. My Grans thought if it was good enough for him, it should be good enough for me. That and I like the idea of having something of his near."
Donny couldn't believe this, "Neville you know the wand chooses the wizard. This wand has not chosen you. If you want to perform better, you need to find the right wand for you to work with. You would be so much stronger with the right wand and practice."
"Do you really think so Donny? I mean my Grans said I was not a strong wizard. Maybe she is right?"
Donny asked the rest in the compartment if he could borrow their wands. He had Neville try them all, and most acted like the one he was using, however, the wand of Harry's and Hermione's each improved his magic significantly. Donny asked him to meet him on the next Saturday, as he needed to get a wand, and thought Neville should get one as well. Neville agreed.
The train finally pulled into the station, and the friends made their way to their parents or guardians. Ron had asked Susan on the train if he could get to know her, and she thought it would be nice to get to know him. She agreed and Ron left her at the station with a smile growing on his face. Harry was right, she is very nice.
The whole group agreed to meet up sometime during the summer to have a day together and have fun. A letter from Harry would notify everyone of when they should meet.
The following weekend, Donny and Harry met Neville in the Leaky Cauldron, and then made their way to Ollivander's Wand Shop.
Ollivander greeted them but was at a loss for Donny's presence. "And who might you be young man?"
"Hello sir, I am Donny Potter, Harry's twin brother."
Ollivander raised his eye brow with this, but, kept his thoughts to himself. Ollivander worked with Neville first. Neville took about 15 minutes but found his wand. It was a thirteen inch ash with as a Dragon Scale core.
Donny was much harder. It was over an hour before Ollivander decided to try an put Donny with a used wand. Not just any used wand though. It was his own wand that he made special by his own hands. It was a 11 inch Willow with a Elf Hair core. Not a house elf, but the original elves before they departed this plain. It was an extremely rare core. Donny felt the power of the wand as soon as he touched it. He felt the connection and the bond form right away. Donny actually glowed as he gripped the wand, and Ollivander smiled at the show. He knew there was a reason he put up the wand more than forty years ago. He knew there would be another of his kind to come forward.
Yes, Samuel Ollivander was indeed an elf. A dying breed that needed new blood. It had to be fate that stepped forward to put this one with Harry Potter. He would be watching this duo as they made their way through life.
