Chapter Two: Hogworts Letters

It was a very exciting day in the Potter household when Evan received his Hogworts letter. Oh, yes, and Harry as well; their parents were very proud. James went on and on about Gryffindor, his old house, and his quidditch days. He was sure that Evan would be sorted into Gryffindor and didn't hesitate in telling everyone so. When Remus asked where he thought Harry would be placed, James said that wherever the hat put him, thus effectively ending the discussion and pissing Remus off. Later that day Remus went to see Severus.

"How is he?" Severus asked referring to Harry.

"He's getting to the age where he won't be able to just shrug it off anymore. Merlin Sev, you should have heard James. He was going on and on about how Evan was sure to get sorted into Gryffindor. When I asked where he thought Harry would go, he just said, "Wherever the hat puts him I guess." then went back to praising Evan; like he doesn't have two kids." Remus was really upset.

"How did Harry react?"

"Like he always does, just pretended he didn't hear James. I know he did though. He can't hide his feelings from me very well, or from Evan for that matter. Evan just held Harry's hand and walked him out the door whispering to him. If Evan was anything like his parents I'd go to the ministry and try to get custody, but those boys love each other too much from me to try and separate them."

"How's Harry's health?" Severus was anxious, for Harry had always been smaller than his brother and got sick much more easily.

"It's been getting better the older they get. But I don't think he'll ever match Evan in size." Remus tried to put Severus at ease.

"I almost wish the hat would place Harry in my house. At least then I could keep a closer eye on him. But from what you've told me and what I've managed to glimpse over the years, I think the boys will do whatever they have to, to stay together." Severus paused. "Did Harry like his gift?"

"I'm sorry I almost forgot, he wrote you a thank you. He's very excited to finally meet you. I think he might be tired of only hearing about you." Remus smiled handing Severus a note written by his god-son.

"He does understand doesn't he?" Severus asked anxiously.

"He does. After making the mistake of asking who his god-father was, and James almost hitting him, Harry hasn't asked since. Sirius and I happened to be there at the time, and after James calmed down and took Evan outside to teach him how to fly, Siri and I explained."

"Rem, what house do you think Harry will be in?"

"Oh, I have no doubt that he belongs in Gryffindor. He's very brave; well he presents a very brave face. I don't think I could handle being constantly ignored by my parents while my twin brother was waited on hand and foot. But he does. Like I said earlier, if it wasn't for Evan…" Remus trailed off.

"Yes it's quite amazing that Evan hasn't turned into a spoilt brat."

"He's spoiled alright, gets everything a kid could ever dream of. But he always shares with Harry. Evan resents the fact that his parents always forget about Harry, and he's told them that on more than one occasion. A couple years ago I caught Evan teaching Harry to fly while James was at work. I stopped them and made them promise to wait until Siri could come supervise. Harry had asked James to teach him on their ninth birthday, but James told him he was too young, and of course it didn't seem to matter that he had already taught Evan to fly the year before. That was the first time I have ever seen Harry so close to tears. He just turned around and said okay and left the room. Poor kid didn't come out for the rest of the week. I think that might have been about the time he started to realize what was going on. Harry hasn't asked for anything since. I guess he figures that if he doesn't ask, then James and Lily can't say no."

Severus was appalled. "How can James and especially Lily do that to their own son? I used to see Lily as my sister, but now…" Severus said.

"It was shortly after that, that I caught Evan teaching Harry to fly." Remus continued.

"Was he any good?"

"Better than James, Harry is amazing on a broom, it's like the broom is a part of him. He'll make a great seeker."

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It was a few days before the start of term, and the Potter's were in Diagon Alley getting the boys their school things. Evan had noticed that if it wasn't for the various shop keepers asking if they wanted doubles of everything for Harry, he probably wouldn't have gotten anything; their parents proudly presenting Evan to everyone forgetting about Harry even though he was right there.

It was in Flourish and Blotts that Lucius Malfoy saw Harry again for the first time in nine years. He was there with his son Draco also getting ready for the new school year when Draco pointed towards Harry and asked who he was. When Lucius explained that he was Evan Potter's twin, Draco was surprised.

"I thought Potter was an only child?"

"Yes, most people forget about Harry, especially his parents." Lucius sneered towards the couple who were fawning over Evan. Evan just looked aghast at their behavior and tried to ignore them as best he could.

Lucius just watched as the Potter's dragged Evan out of the book store completely forgetting about Harry who was still looking for his books. When Harry started looking around for his parents and brother and couldn't find them, he looked close to tears. Lucius couldn't stand it. "Come Draco, I'd like to introduce you to your god-fathers other god-son." And he led Draco over to Harry.

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Harry was just standing there with an arm full of books. He couldn't believe it. They forgot him. How was he supposed to pay for his books? Sometimes he just thought he would be better off dead, but then he thought of his brother. He couldn't do that to him, even if his parents didn't love him, his brother did. If it wasn't for Evan, he thought to himself. Harry was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't notice the two blonde figures heading towards him until they were literally standing in front of him waiting to be acknowledged.

"I'm sorry." Harry said stepping out of the way assuming that they were trying to get around him.

"Nothing to be sorry for Harry," Lucius smiled.

Harry was confused. He didn't think that he knew this person, but this person obviously knew him; which was unusual since most people didn't know that there was a second Potter son.

Lucius took pity on Harry's obvious confusion. "I haven't seen you since you were about two years old," Lucius explained, "so when I saw you here I decided to come over and introduce myself and my son. My name is Lucius Malfoy, and this is my son Draco. He will be in your year at Hogworts."

"Nice to meet you," Harry replied always the polite young man.

"Where are your parents and your brother Harry?" Lucius asked knowing full well that the elder Potter's had walked out forgetting about Harry.

Harry blushed. "They went to the apothecary for our potions things, they will be right back." He lied.

"Ah." Lucius said. "Well since it looks like you have found all your books, would you mind helping Draco and I find his while you wait for your parents?"

"Certainly sir," Harry said leading the way over to the first year books. Harry spent an enjoyable hour with the Malfoy's before his brother dragged his parents back into the book store yelling at them for forgetting Harry.

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"They forgot him Sev. I was watching, and they paid for Evan's books and left the store. Evan was trying to tell them to wait for Harry, but they pretty much just ignored him. It was horrible. Harry walked out of the stacks and I thought he was going to cry when realized that his parents had forgotten him; again from the looks of things, but he held it all in. So I took Draco over and introduced ourselves. He seemed surprised that someone actually knew who he was." Lucius paused in his ranting to look at Severus. "He is a very polite boy. We spent an hour with him in the book store before his brother dragged his parents back in. Evan was yelling at the fools. It was great."

"They just walked out? I can't believe it. How could Lily, I never thought that she would do that to her own son." Severus was pacing in his chambers at Hogworts. "I'm glad that they are finally old enough to start school, Merlin only knows how Harry's self esteem is."