Twinsanity Abounds Steph'n'Ollie Chapter 3

A/N: Just a reminder, we are not JKR and own nothing but the plot. Also, since this is an AU story, there will be plenty of OC events happening within. Please read & review! - Steph 'n Ollie

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The Potters

September 1, 1971

James Potter climbed onto the Hogwarts Express for the very first time. He had been waiting for this moment for the past year, and was hoping to find someone who would assist him in his pursuit for fun and pranks.

He found a cabin that was occupied by just one person - a boy with light brown hair, a scarred face, and a studious look about him. The boy looked up and said, "Hello, looking for a place to squat?"

James snickered at this. "Yeah, actually. You don't mind, do you?"

"Nah, I was looking for some company anyway. My name is Remus, Remus Lupin, by the way."

"Nice to meet you Remus, Remus Lupin. I'm James Potter. Do you have any idea what house you want to be in? I hope to get into Gryffindor."

"Well, I really haven't thought a lot on it, but, if I were to choose, I would prefer Ravenclaw."

"So you're the brainy type. I never could take to reading all that much myself - got too many other things I'd rather do. Say, do you want to go see if we can find some other first years to talk to? It should make the trip more friendly, and go by faster."

"Sure, why not. I wasn't doing anything but refreshing anyway."

The two got up and started to search the train for more first years. They found a compartment that had three people in it; one female, and two males. They opened the door, and asked if they could come in.

The two males looked at them as if they were disturbing their conversation, but the girl just said, "Please come on in. These two were getting kind of boring, and I could could use the distraction. I'm Lily Evans."

"Hello Lily, I'm James Potter."

"And I'm Remus Lupin, pleased to meet you, Lily."

"Same here. It seems my fellow passengers are being shy, so let me introduce you to them. The black haired boy with the hook for a nose is Severus Snape, and the black haired boy who looks like he is in love with himself, is Sirius Black."

"I believe, Lily, we could have introduced ourselves, without your snide remarks, or descriptions. Like my loving friend said, I am Severus Snape."

"Loving friend? Whatever. I'm Sirius Black. Glad to meet you. Say Remus, quite the battle wounds you have there. Slay any death eaters lately?"

Remus turned his head down at this remark. He looked sad, and lost. Lily saw this, and threw her book at Sirius, "You insensitive prat! Don't you have feelings about anything other than your looks? Remus, if I can call you that, please forgive the giant git as he knows not what he speaks of."

"No, no, think nothing of it. It's just a sensitive topic for me...brings back bad memories, know what I mean?"

Sirius looked to the scarred boy, "I really am sorry. I sometimes don't think before I say something."

Severus coughed at this. "Sometimes? Try never. I don't remember you ever thinking, do you LIly?"

"Yes I do. Remember that time he was trying to match his socks? He was really thinking hard about if the one was a dark blue, or black."

"Not really, but if you say so, then it must be true."

Severus didn't smile often, but when he got a chance to stick it to Sirius, he would crack one. However he soon lost it, as a mousy-haired boy stopped to look into their compartment. The others turned to see what Severus was looking at. When the boy saw this, he continued on his way down the corridor.

James looked to Severus, "Do you know him?"

"Much to my displeasure, I do. If you have any sense, you will do your best to stay away from him; he's trouble. He reminds me of a rat. His name is Peter Pettigrew, and he would just as soon stab you in the back, as to look at you."

Lily looked to James and said, "Normally I would disagree with Sev, but on this one, I agree wholeheartedly. Peter gives me the creeps whenever I see him. He seems to know too much about everyone else's business. He is sneaky and cunning; definitely a Slytherin if I ever saw one."

James nodded, "Thanks, I'll remember that. Now speaking of Slytherin, do you know which house you all wish to be in? I wish to be a Grfyffindor, and Remus wishes to be a Claw."

Severus said, "Ravenclaw is a fine house, but I want to be a Gryffindor."

Sirius said, "No doubt about it, Gryffindor. Just to get away from my cousins."

Lily looked at the two, "I wouldn't mind Ravenclaw, but, I also wouldn't mind Gryffindor, just to keep these two in check. They like getting into trouble."

James perked up at this. "You enjoy mischief? This could be the start of a wonderful friendship."

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The five made friends, and they all became Gryffindors. The four boys soon became the most adventurous group the school had ever known...the Marauders. Once they became Animagi in fifth year, they became known as Prongs (James), Padfoot (Sirius), and Wolfie (Severus). Remus became known as Moony, because of his affliction. (He was a Werewolf.) Lily became known as Silvy, since she was a silver fox. James' animagus form was a buck, Sirius' form was a large black dog, and Severus became a wolf.

The seven years at Hogwarts were the best of their times; they shared everything together. It took awhile, but James and Lily became boyfriend and girlfriend by their seventh year. Severus threatened James with bodily harm if he ever hurt her.

Peter Pettigrew became the brunt of the Marauders' pranks, and he vowed to get even with them. He also was an animagus, and literally was a rat. It was unfortunate for him, however, that he wasn't as invisible as he thought when he transformed; Sirius, Severus, and Remus could all smell his presence when he was around them in his form.

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James and Lily got married shortly after graduating. Sirius was his best man, but it was a tough decision because he was just as close to Remus and Severus. They had to talk to him, or, more exactly, get him drunk, in order to get him to accept that they were OK with his choice.

In December, James was given the best Christmas he had ever received - Lily told him she was pregnant. James passed out exploding cigars to everyone, and he even smoked one as well. Lily couldn't hold back the laughter when she saw their faces. Sev's hair was still on fire, so she used her aguamenti charm to put it out.

In Hogsmeade, Albus Dumbledore was interviewing a woman for the Divination position. He was not impressed with her, and was ready to let her down, when she straightened up and began to speak in a voice unlike her own. "The one with the power to defeat the Dark lord approaches. Born to those who have thrice defied, he will be born as the seventh month dies. He will be marked as his equal, but it will not be necessary, as he has a power the Dark Lord knows not. It will end that eve, but at a price most costly. The one with the power to defeat the Dark Lord approaches..." as she passed out in her chair. About halfway through the prophecy, Aberforth, Albus' brother saw a rat sitting outside the door, as if listening to something. He hit it with a broom, sending it across the bar; the rat never got to hear the last of it. Peter then passed on the information he heard to the Dark Lord. All he told him was that first part of the prophecy; if he knew the second part of it, however, he would have stayed home that night Voldemort decided to pay a visit to a certain young family.

There were two wizards born at the end of July; one a pureblood named Neville Longbottom, and the second was Harry Potter, a half blood. He chose the second, for two probable reasons: first, since Tom was a half-blood, it would probably be a half-blood chosen as his enemy; and second, Harry was born at 11:59 on the 31st of July, as the day, and the month were coming to an end.

When Albus heard the prophecy, he warned both the Longbottoms and the Potters of the prophecy, and had them go into hiding. The Longbottoms decided to leave the country and go to France, while the Potters took refuge in Godric's Hollow. When the Fidelius charm was cast, and Severus was chosen as the secret keeper, Peter was also on hand to share the secret. He told the Dark Lord what he heard, and October 31st, 1981, Voldemort struck.

On the evening of Halloween, he killed James and Lily Potter, then turned his wand on Harry Potter, a 15 month old baby. When he sent the killing curse to the child, however, a miracle happened. The spirits of James and Lily performed their last great act for their child, and deflected the curse back onto Tom, killing him, and all the Death Eaters with him. Peter was down in the living room where James' body lay and died there.

Severus, Sirius, and Remus arrived too late, and entered the house only to find James and Peter lying there. Sev and Sirius ran to the bedroom to find Tom and Lily also dead, but Harry sitting in his crib. Harry was shedding tears in silence, and looked to Sev and Sirius. "Pa Foo, Woofie, mummy hurt." Sirius took Harry out of the crib and held him to his chest, trying to comfort him.

"Hush Little Harry. Mummy left to be with your da. They will always be with you, Harry, and you will always know how much they loved you. Wolfie, Moony and Pads will never let you forget them."

Sev looked to Harry and told Harry the same thing. Tears streaked down his cheek as he looked at the one he called his sister, her beautiful face so pale in death. He had known her for over nine years, yet he felt he had just gotten to know her, and now she was gone.

The three made a pact that they would care for the boy, and teach him the ways of the Marauders. They would train him to be an Animagus, and would encourage him to be the smartest, bravest, and most cunning of them all.

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July 31, 1991

Harry Potter had just completed setting up the prank on his three uncles. He walked down to the kitchen to eat breakfast, and was sitting there when he heard the first curse, coming from Severus. Then, he heard the one from Sirius. He never heard Remus.

Severus walked into the kitchen, his hair sticking straight up in the air, his face splattered with green and red splotches, and his clothes just a tad tight; just enough to make him walk funny.

Sirius followed Sev into the room, in the same condition, except he had smoke coming from his ears.

Remus was the last to enter, unaffected, and laughing at his brethren. Black Manor was filled with the laughter of Harry and Remus, and the cussing of Severus and Sirius. When Kreacher walked in, he looked to Sev and Sirius, and tried to hold back his laughter. "Master Sirius and Master Severus need to get a different beautician. That look is definitely not you."

"Stuff it, Kreacher, and how come Remi is so clean?" Sirius grumbled.

Remus just stood there and answered, "Just because I'm smart enough to protect myself from Harry's pranks is no need for you to get huffy. You know it's Harry's bithday, you two should have been expecting it. I mean, who trained him and taught him the best time to pull pranks? You two need to remember what you teach him, and start practicing what you teach." Remus sat down, and regretted the moment he did. It felt like he was taking a bath in magic, as it poured over him. He looked up at the two, and saw them laughing. He started to say something, when the only noise to come out was a braying noise. "HEE HAW!" He turned his head to Harry, and he just looked innocent. Remus knew better. "HEE HAW, HEE HAW, HEE HAW!" Remus stood up, and went the mirror in the dining room to see what he had turned into. He saw the head of a donkey sitting on his shoulders.

The pranks lasted an hour, and once every one had turned back to themselves, they congratulated Harry on a prank well-placed. They were sitting there sipping their tea, when there was a peck on the window; an owl was sitting there with a letter in its beak. When Harry got up and let it in, it went right to Harry's shoulder, though it flew off as soon as Harry took the letter from the owl. Harry let out a cheer. "I got it, I got it. My letter to Hogwarts!" He then opened the parcel and read the letter and the attached lists. It was decided they would all go today, since it was Saturday.

It wasn't the first time he was in Diagon Alley, but this was the first time he had a purpose to be here. Gringotts was his first stop. He walked up to a teller. "Yes sir, I need to get into my vault please."

"Your name, and key please."

"OH sorry, Harry Potter, and here is my key."

The Goblin's eyes came up at the mention of his name. "Mr. Potter, pleasure to meet you. Before we take you to your vault, I believe you should visit your account manager. I believe he may have some interesting information to pass on to you."

"Thank you. Where might I find him?"

The Goblin led him to a hallway, and directed him to a door that stated Griphook, accounts manager. Harry knocked on the door, and he and the three adults walked in when told to enter.

The Goblin rose to greet Harry and his uncles, "Welcome Mr. Potter, Mr. Black, and Mr. Snape. I don't believe I have had the pleasure to meet you, sir. I am Griphook, the account manager for these three ."

"My name is Remus Lupin, Griphook. Pleased to meet you."

"As am I, sir, please sit down, as this will just take a moment of your time."

The four seated themselves, and Griphook began, "Mr. Potter, we wish to pass on our condolences for your loss, and wish to make it known that your parents started their care for you as soon as they learned you were on the way. They set up a trust fund for you for your schooling, they have paid for your seven years at Hogwarts, and have left you a vault that will become yours once you turn seventeen. They also left you a will that will be read to you when you turn fourteen, although I am sure that your friends can fill you in on what was left to you. It may interest you to know that you have also received, from the Ministry of Magic, a reward for the demise of the Dark Lord known as Lord Voldemort, and several of his key people. There was a reward for Lucius Malfoy, Bellatrix LeStrange, Rudolphus and Rebastian LeStrange, and many more. A right hefty sum, and you have access to this now, if needed. The total amount of the rewards is 9,000,000 Galleons; it has been accruing interest since 1981, and its total now stands at 10,000,000-plus Galleons. That's all I have for you for now; do you have any questions?"

"Probably a million of them, but I think they can wait for a later time. Thank you, Griphook. I hope that your pockets stay full, and your enemies die hard and fast."

"Thank you, Harry, and may your vaults continue to grow, and your life continue worry free."

They shook hands and left the bank to do Harry's shopping, as Griphook had arranged a withdrawal for Harry while he talked to him. By the time their business was finished, Harry had a bag with 1,000 galleons in hand.

When the day was finished, Harry had a new wardrobe, an owl he named Hedwig, a new wand, and everything else on the list.

Harry couldn't wait for September first to get here. He looked forward to his Hogwarts years.