Author's Note: I have added a little twist. Hope you all enjoy
Chapter 23: More Family?
September Friday 6th 1993
Houston, Texas
James and Lily groan as their alarm clock goes off.
"I wish we could lay here all day", James mutters getting up
"I do too. But I have work and so do you", Lily says getting up, "I'm going for a shower. You wake up the kids and start on breakfast. I will be down to help in a minute"
James moves out of the room and wakes the children up and dresses Alyssa, Kalyana, Fitz, Zaria and Bryan. He puts them in their high chair and begins to make breakfast. He was half way through making it when Lily and the kids came down the stairs. Lily immediately goes to his side and helps soon the pancakes, waffles, toast, bacon and cereal was ready. Lily goes around giving them plates of food and kissing their cheeks.
"I have to go. See you all tonight. Be good for your father", Lily says
"We will mum", Deziree says
Lily kisses James cheek before saying goodbye and flooing to Hogwarts. Once everyone had eaten James tells them to get ready for school. They run to do what James says. James washes the dishes and waves his wand to make them dry themselves before picking up Alyssa, Kalyana, Fitz and Zaria, Bryan following them.
"I will meet you in your room Bryan", James says
"Ok Daddy", Bryan says heading to his room
James quickly changes his daughters and son then packs their stuff for day care before putting them in the play pen. Then goes to help Bryan change. Once done he gets himself ready for the day. He grabs his stuff and goes down stairs where the kids were waiting.
"Let's go", James says picking up Kalyana and Alyssa
Everyone heads to the car. Straps Kalyana, Alyssa, Bryan, Fitz and Zaria in before getting in the drives seat.
"Everyone strapped in?" James asks
"Yes", everyone choruses
"Dad I have soccer after school. I will get a lift home", Jamie says
"Ok. Have fun", James says
"I have netball after school. I will get a lift home", Deziree says
"Ok. Have a good day at school", James says dropping them off
Jamie takes, Corbin and Carliana to class so James could get to work. James drops the last five kids at day care before heading to Prongs Jokes. First he go's across the street to the bakery and grabs a coffee. He then opens up and puts the open sign on. Riley, Victoria and Damien come in.
"Morning boss", they say
"Morning. Let's get ready for a busy day", James says
"Don't you have paperwork for the new shop to do?" Damien asks
"Yes I do. Are you all alright to handle everything?" James asks
"Yes. We will call you if you are needed", Riley says
"Good", James says going to his office
It was 1pm when Riley comes into the office.
"There is a lady here asking for you", Riley says
"Send her in", James says
Riley nods and goes to get the lady. He is back in a minute with a lady with long black hair and hazel eyes.
"Thank you Riley. You can go back to work", James says
Riley nods and leaves.
"Take a seat. What can I do for you today?" James asks the lady
"I take it you don't know who I am?" the lady says
"No. Should I?" James asks confused the woman looks like him
"My name is Layla Aquarius Potter", Layla says
"You're related to me?" James asks shocked
"I am your sister. Twin sister specifically", Layla says smiling
"Not possible. My parents who have told me", James says shaking his head
"I was adopted at birth. Do you want proof?" Layla asks
"Yes please", James says
"Here is my birth certificate, adoption certificate and marriage certificate", Layla replies handing them to him
James reads them all.
Birth Certificate
Full Name: Layla Aquarius Potter
Sex: Female
Birth: 27th of March 1957
Place of Birth: St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries
Time of Birth: 11.50am
Father: Charlus Harold Potter
Age: 45
Date of Birth: 4th of June 1912
Occupation: Potter Industries
Mother: Dorea Aquarius Black Potter
Age: 44
Date of Birth: August 6th 1913
Occupation: Unemployed
Godfather: None
Godmother: None
Status: Adopted
Then James reads the adoption certificate.
Adopted Certificate:
Child's Name (Before Adoption): Layla Aquarius Potter
Sex: Female
Date of Birth: 27th of March 1957
Time of Birth: 11.50am
Natural Father: Charlus Harold Potter
Natural Mother: Dorea Aquarius Black Potter
New Name: Layla Aquarius Potter-Smart
Name of adopted father: Clarence Brett Smart
Date of Birth of Adopted Father: June 16th 1929
Age: 29
Name of adopted mother: Judy Mary Stacey Smart
Date of Birth of Adopted Mother: April 7th 1930
James eyes widen when he reads that. He then reads to Certificate of Marriage.
Certificate of Marriage:
Grooms Name: Derek Mark Dixon
Bride's Name: Layla Aquarius Potter-Smart
Date of Marriage: January 4th 1981
Bride's Married Name: Layla Aquarius Potter-Smart-Dixon
Place of Marriage: Washington DC, USA
James was in shock. He had a sister. A twin sister in fact. Why didn't his parents tell him? Why give her up? James waves his wand and his wand tells him that the documents were real.
"Do you believe me?" Layla asks nervous
"Yes. Welcome back to the family", James says getting up and hugging her
Layla hugs him back.
"Thanks. My adopted parents are dead. I only have my husband and children", Layla says
"How many children do you have?" James asks taking a seat again
"I have 9. 7 girls and 2 boys", Layla replies, "You?"
"I have 29. 14 girls and 15 boys. 3 sets of twins, 1 quadruplet, and 2 sets of triplets", James replies
"Wow a big family. I like that. I can't wait to you meet my kids. Your wife's name is Lily right?" Layla asks
"Yes Lily Rose Evans Potter. She works at Hogwarts. Where did you go to school?" James asks
"Salem school for witches and wizards. I read about your death and thought you were dead but a little part of me knew you were alive. So when it was in the paper I had to find you. So here I am", Layla says
"So your husband's name is Derek?" James asks looking at the marriage certificate again
"Yes Derek Mark Dixon. He is a wizard. He is an Auror in Washington DC", Layla replies
"Good job choice. I was one before I left the wizarding world. What do you do?" James says
"I am a healer. But I am maternity leave", Layla replies, "So are parents are dead?" Layla asks
"Yes. They died in my 7th year", James replies
"Sorry to interrupt but other three people what to talk to you. I told them that you were busy put they said it was urgent", Riley says
"Sent them in", James says conquering three more chairs, "I hope you don't mind"
"I don't. You have a business. You need to see these people", Layla says relaxing
The three people come in two females and one male. They all had red hair. One female and the male had green eyes and the other brown.
"What can I do for you?" James asks politely
"We are the children of Daniel Evans and Catherine Roberts-Evans", the female says
James couldn't believe this was happening today. He had just meet his sister now he was meeting his wife's family.
"What are your names?" James asks
"I am Azalea", the female with green eyes says
"I am Violet", the female with brown eyes says
"I am Sorrel", the male says
"Have you got proof of your claim?" James asks calmly
"Yes. Here you are", Azalea says handing him the paper work
James begins to read:
Birth Certificate:
Full Name: Violet Camellia Evans
Sex: Female
Birth: April 2nd 1958
Place of Birth: Royal London Hospital
Time of Birth: 4.36am
Father: Daniel Nickolas Evans
Age: 25
Date of Birth: July 23rd1933
Occupation: Company Manager
Mother: Catherine Ellayna Roberts Evans
Age: 24
Date of Birth: June 27th 1934
Occupation: None
Godfather: None
Godmother: None
Status: Adopted
James reads the next birth certificate.
Birth Certificate:
Full Name: Azalea Flora Evans
Sex: Female
Birth: April 2nd 1958
Place of Birth: Royal London Hospital
Time of Birth: 4.34am
Father: Daniel Nickolas Evans
Age: 25
Date of Birth: July 23rd1933
Occupation: Company Manager
Mother: Catherine Ellayna Roberts Evans
Age: 24
Date of Birth: June 27th 1934
Occupation: None
Godfather: None
Godmother: None
Status: Adopted
James reads the next certificate.
Birth Certificate:
Full Name: Sorrel Sage Evans
Birth: July 26th 1959
Place of Birth: Royal London Hospital
Time of Birth: 6.56pm
Father: Daniel Nickolas Evans
Age: 26
Date of Birth: July 23rd1933
Occupation: Company Manager
Mother: Catherine Ellayna Roberts Evans
Age: 25
Date of Birth: June 27th 1934
Occupation: None
Godfather: None
Godmother: None
Status: Adopted
Now James reads the adoption certificates.
Adopted Certificate
Child's Name: Violet Camellia Evans
Sex: Female
Date of Birth: April 2nd 1958
Time of Birth: 4.36am
Natural Father: Daniel Nickolas Evans
Natural Mother: Catherine Ellayna Roberts Evans
New Name: Violet Camellia Evans-Spirit
Name of adopted father: Jonathan Mace Spirit
Date of Birth of Adopted Father: February28th1930
Age: 28
Name of adopted mother: Leanne June Spirit
Date of Birth of Adopted Mother: March 23rd 1931
Age: 27
Date of Adoption: April 24th 1958
Place of adoption: Seattle Orphanage USA
Adopted Certificate
Child's Name: Azalea Flora Evans
Sex: Female
Date of Birth: April 2nd 1958
Time of Birth: 4.34am
Natural Father: Daniel Nickolas Evans
Natural Mother: Catherine Ellayna Roberts Evans
New Name: Violet Camellia Evans-Spirit
Name of adopted father: Jonathan Mace Spirit
Date of Birth of Adopted Father: 1930
Age: 28
Name of adopted mother: Leanne June Spirit
Date of Birth of Adopted Mother: 1931
Age: 27
Date of Adoption: April 24th 1958
Place of adoption: Seattle Orphanage USA
Adopted Certificate:
Child's Name (Before Adoption): Sorrel Sage Evans
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: July 26th 1959
Time of Birth: 6.56pm
Natural Father: Daniel Nickolas Evans
Natural Mother: Catherine Ellayna Roberts-Evans
New Name: Sorrel Sage Evans-Allan
Name of adopted father: Dale Mac Allan
Date of Birth of Adopted Father: October 31st 1929
Age: 31
Name of adopted mother: Diane April Walters-Allan
Date of Birth of Adopted Mother: September 30th 1929
Age: 31
Date of Adoption: August 4th 1957
Place of adoption: Paris Orphanage
James now reads the two marriage certificates.
Certificate of Marriage:
Grooms Name: Peter Jacob Long
Bride's Name: Azalea Flora Evans-Spirit
Date of Marriage: August 1st 1984
Bride's Married Name: Azalea Flora Evans-Spirit-Long
Place of Marriage: New York
Certificate of Marriage:
Grooms Name: Sorrel Sage Evans-Allan
Bride's Name: Carlisa Indigo Queen
Date of Marriage: June 23rd 1985
Bride's Married Name: Carlisa Indigo Queens-Evans-Allan
Place of Marriage: Paris, France
James waves his wand checking the certificates. They were real.
"I guess I should say welcome to the family. Everything you gave me is real. I take it you want to meet my wife?" James asks
"Yes if we can. We have been apart too long", Violet says
"She is working at the moment. But you can come back to the house with me. We have a lot to talk about", James says, "Are you all magical?"
"Yes. We went to Salem", Azalea replies
"Good. Do you have a car?" James asks
"No we apparated here", Sorrel says
"So did I", Layla says
"Then you can come with me. Follow me", James says, "Riley I need to go. Lock up at 5.30 for me please"
"Got it boss see you on Monday", Riley replies
"Thanks for everything", James says leaving with everyone
They all hop in the car and James drives them to his home.
"What a lovely home you have here", Layla says looking around
"Thanks. I need to pick up the kids from school. Can you wait here?" James asks
"Sure. We will talk among ourselves", Azalea replies
"Good. See you soon", James says leaving
He quickly picks up the kids and explains things to them. Saying that they had new relatives. All of them were excited. They were going to see their Uncle Moony and Uncle Paddy tomorrow. But now they were going to meet some actual blood family. They arrived home and James picks up Alyssa and Kalyana and goes inside the house with the others following. Layla, Azalea, Violet, and Sorrel were on the couch waiting for them. Sudden the kids have a case of nerves and hide begin James. James gives his relatives an apology look.
"These are the triplets Ellayna, Caleb and Cheryl, they are 8, this is Lillian who is 7, Emma is 6, Corbin is 5, Carliana is 4, Bryan is 3 and these twins in my arms are Alyssa and Kalyana they are 2, Fitzroy is 1 and Zaria is 3 months. Two of my children are at Soccer and Netball", James says introducing them
"It is nice to meet you. I have children your age", Layla says smiling gently at the children
"So do I", Azalea says
"I do too", Violet says
"And me", Sorrel says
"What are your names?" Ellayna asks
"I am Layla Aquarius Potter-Smart-Dixon", Layla replies
"I am Violet Camellia Evans-Spirit", Violet says
"I am Azalea Flora Evans Spirit-Long", Azalea replies
"I am Sorrel Sage Evans-Allan", Sorrel replies
"It is a pleasure to meet you Aunt Layla, Aunt Violet, Aunt Azalea and Uncle Sorrel", Caleb says
"It is a pleasure to meet you all too. We hope to get to know you", Layla replies
"Ok kids. Go get changed why I contact your mother", James says putting Alyssa, Kalyana, Fitz in their playpen.
"What can we do to help?" Violet asks
"Can you make dinner? I am a little busy. We can chat after dinner when Lily is here", James replies
"Sure we can do that", Azalea says following the others into the kitchen
James says and wonders how Lily is going to take the news.
"Expecto Patronum", James says
A large silver stag comes out.
'Lily you need to get home as soon as possible. Something has happen. It is good. But you need to come as soon as your class is over', James says to the stag
The Stag nods and dashes away.
James picks up Alyssa, Kalyana and goes to change them. He changes them and brings them back down stairs where the kids were gathered then goes and changers Zaria and Fitz. Deziree had just got home and Ellayna had told her what happened.
"So we have new relatives?" Deziree asks
"Yes. Do you want to meet them?" James asks putting Alyssa and Kalyana down
"Yes please", Deziree replies
James leads her to the kitchen where they all were preparing dinner.
"These are your Aunts Layla Aquarius Potter-Smart-Dixon, Violet Camellia Evans-Spirit, Azalea Flora Evans Spirit-Long and your Uncle Sorrel Sage Evans-Allan", James says, "Everyone this is Deziree she is 9"
"Pleasure to meet you Deziree", Layla says smiling
"You too Aunt Layla. I can't wait to get to know you", Deziree replies
"Us too", Violet says
Deziree goes back into the living room.
"What are you making?" James asks
"Lasagne. You have the ingredients", Azalea replies
"Nice. Lily should be here soon. After dinner", James says
"Well dinner will be ready in half an hour", Layla says as they here the door open
"Dad I am home!" Jamie yells
"Coming", James says leaving the kitchen, "Did you win your game?"
"Yes. It was great", Jamie replies
"Well we have some guests", James says explaining everything
"Cool. I will meet them at dinner. I have to change", Jamie says going up the stairs
Soon they were all gathered around the dinner table. Jamie had got the introduction on his Aunts and Uncle. And they were now talking. After the kids dry the dishes they all go into the living room. That's when the floo activates and Lily steps out.
"What's wrong James?" Lily asks
"Some people came to the store today. They are related to you and me", James says gently
"They can't be my mum only had Petunia and me and your parents wouldn't of given them up", Lily says
"They were all adopted out. Look", James says turning her around to the couch
Lily gasps. There was a woman that looked like her husband. A man and two women that looked like her.
"Here are their birth certificates, adoption certificates and marriage certificates. Read them all is true", James says handing her the files, "I checked them with magic to see if they were real"
Lily reads and it was true. James had a twin sister that was adopted and she had three other siblings that were adopted. Why didn't her parents tell her this? Why give them up? It was too late to ask them now. They were long dead.
"Kids go up to your rooms the adults need to talk", Lily says
"Yes Mum", Jamie says picking up Alyssa
Deziree picks up Kalyana, Ellayna picks up Zaria and Caleb picks up Fitz and they were gone.
"So who is who?" Lily asks
"I am Layla Aquarius Potter-Smart-Dixon", Layla replies
"I am Violet Camellia Evans-Spirit", Violet says
"I am Azalea Flora Evans Spirit-Long", Azalea replies
"I am Sorrel Sage Evans-Allan", Sorrel replies
"It is a pleasure to meet you sister", Azalea says hugging Lily
"You too", Lily says hugging her new siblings
Lily then turns to her sister in-law.
"My name is Lily", Lily says
"It is a pleasure to meet you Lily. I am glad James found you", Layla says hugging Lily
"Thanks. So how many children do you all have?" Lily asks sitting down
"5", Sorrel says
"6", Azalea replies
"4", Violet replies
"9", Layla says
"Looks like we have a big family", Lily comments smiling
"I guess we do. I can't wait to meet your older children", Layla says
"Why don't you your husbands and children come with us tomorrow to see them? They are going to meet their Uncle Remus and Uncle Sirius at 10am. They can meet you all too", Lily replies
"That is a great idea. We will meet you there", Azalea says
"Definably", Layla replies
The others nod their heads smiling
"I better get going. My kids need me", Layla says getting up and hugging James, "See you tomorrow brother"
"See you tomorrow. I can't wait to meet your kids", James says hugging her back
Layla leaves with a 'pop'. Then the Evan's leave hugging Lily on their way out saying that they will see them tomorrow.
"That was unexpected", Lily says
"Yeh. Imagine my shock when they came to my work", James replies
"I imagine. It is quite a shock. They might come to the trial of Petunia. Let Petunia be surprised", Lily says grinning evilly
James laughs, "I knew I corrupted you"
"You did too. Let's put the kids to bed tomorrow is a busy day", Lily says
"Right. And we might have some time to ourselves", James says looking at her lustfully
Lily grins and they quickly put the kids to bed before they go to enjoy themselves…
Author's Note: What do you think of the twist? Please review and i'll update as soon as possible:)