Though they had tried to assure Harry there was no risk for his friends back at school, or for them really, but they knew they were not being totally honest with him. They needed to ensure there was a way to protect Harry, not only from Voldemort, but from Albus as well. They were not sure he would try anything before the war was done, for he would not want there to be questions raised, but they knew he would try and come after Harry eventually, including through people he loved. They had made sure there were people watching the Burrow, not believing the man would attack them before for they were so loyal, but after learning about the Potters, they worried. The couple had been more loyal even then the Weasleys, they had believed the headmaster at all costs, and in the end it cost them their lives. Harry would never have been able to forgive himself if something happened to any of the family, and would blame himself, even if there had been nothing he could have done. Harry had too good a heart, Lily's heart which they realized recently had likely led to his mother's downfall, and they needed to ensure he was protected.
But it seemed that the headmaster had more up his sleeve then they had known, and he knew the easiest way to get to Harry was through his friends, anyone did. Percy had been told to be on alert, and had been given one of the portkeys that could take students off campus, to take him and Hermione if needed. The twins were to be on alert as well, but some how Harry's mates as well as the marauders knew those two could hold their own if it was needed, they could put the marauders to shame. There were others at school, Harry did not have a small number of friends, but those were the ones close enough they needed to be concerned about.
Fred and George unfortunately found themselves in detention a week after all of this happened, and oddly enough they were not even guilty, they had pulled no prank. They had been warned, they needed to stay out of as much trouble as possible, knowing they could not risk being cornered by the headmaster. They had deserved hundreds more detentions then they had ever received, but not this one, and though Filius had tried to speak for them, it was not successful.
They were in the office of the headmaster when Filch came into the room.. "There are some fireworks going off in the entry hall. We need you sir."
Albus looked at the twins who shrugged. "You two will remain here and I promise your detentions will be doubled for this."
Again the twins wished to point out they could not have possibly been involved, they had been up here for a half hour, but they closed their mouths. The only person who had access to their supply was their brother, and they knew Percy was giving them a way out. They did not have a portkey as Percy and Hermione would use, but they reached into their pockets and drew out their brooms, which they had shrunk, and which they turned back o the right size.
George stopped his brother before they left though. "We need to see if we can find anything about Harry in here. It might be our last chance."
Fred nodded. "You know we will not be able to return to the school, at least not until Albus is gone."
They had never been much for school, and they had the money saved up to start their prank shops, though if Albus was after them, they knew it would have to wait. Percy would take Hermione to Prince Manor, and they had been told the location, so they could go as well. They knew if they went home to the Burrow they would be putting the rest of heir family in danger though they knew full well they likely already were.
Fred was going through the bookcases when he came across a secret compartment and was surprised when he saw a box with the Gryffindor crest on it. There was also the school crest though and a symbol they know belonged to the headmasters of the school.
He turned to George and showed him the box. "I think this might help Harry, if he knows how to open it. Did you find anything?"
George was about to answer when they realized the headmaster was coming back. "We need to get out of here now."
They were mounting their brooms and headed for the window when they heard the steps right outside the door, knowing even if the old man did not see the box, they would be in serious danger, and needed to get out of here. But the door crashed open before they made it out of the window and they saw the headmaster in the doorway and there were two people with him, not teachers, members of the Order.
Albus pointed a wand at them and a hex just missed them. "You're not gong any where. Your little brother might have escaped but I am not allowing you out of here."
Suddenly here was a bright flash of light and Fred pushed his brother towards the window. "Get out of here now."
The two fled out the window, grateful Draco and Harry had left them their brooms for their own had little speed, and wished they had been seekers and not beaters. Hey had no idea why the phoenix had come, they had always assumed that Fawkes served Albus, but they were reminded he was a bird of the light. They managed to pass through the wards of the school and apparate, a spell from Harry's mates ensuring they could not be tracked.
They could see Percy and Hermione were both already there when they entered Prince Manor, and the relief of Harry when they handed him the box and hugged him, that they were safe. They knew he would never have been abler to live with the guilt.
Lucius upon hearing explained. "The phoenix serves the school, he is there because of all of the innocent white magic of the kids. He does not belong to Albus."
Severus turned to Harry who was holding the box in his lap. "That has belonged to the headmasters since the line of Gryffindor died out. Only they can open it."
Reminding his mate that since the origins were Gryffindor there was a chance Harry could open it, Lucius encouraged him to try, there was nothing to lose. The first several headmasters of the school had been the line of Gryffindor, five generations, until they were believed to have died out. Harry touched the lock piece and he felt the magic flowing through it and some how he knew what was needed and pierced his finger and placed the blood on it. Light surrounded the box for a moment and then the lid opened up, and Harry looked down at the number of items which lay in the box.
Harry took out what looked like a family tree. "It is my mother's family tree, her real one. I can't believe this. I have family, I have family out there."