The Next Generation-Dark Marks and Troublemakers

Author's Note: This is a third part to The Next Generation. If you've read the first two, you'll know what's going on in here. But, there are four new kids, and a set of them are twins, one you'll know if you read Trouble Continued, and the third showed up in the last Chapter of Trouble continued. So read on and tell me what you think.

Disclaimer: I don't own HP of its characters, but I do own all the original characters that aren't from the books, but from my imagination. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ *~*~* Chapter 12

You would think being as old as he was, Albus Dumbledore would be more aware of what was going on in the wizarding world. McGonagall grabbed her cloak and secured it before turning to the old wizard. "There's a lot going on, Albus. Haven't you been paying attention to the Daily Prophet?" she asked as she reached for the Floo Powder.

"I'm aware, Minerva. But the aurors seem to have everything under control. Now what's say we pay Mr. Weasley a visit. I'm sure after last weeks little incident they would like to say some smiling faces." Said Dumbledore. When they had arrived in the house, the first thing heard was a scream. Obviously the Weasley twins were no longer sick. Minerva looked at Dumbledore, who chuckled.

"Bloody hell!" McGonagall's eyes went wide and they stood silently close to the fireplace. She could smell the breakfast being cooked, and she was just aware that it was pretty early.

"Oooo John, wait until we tell mum about your choice of words!" announced a child's voice and three red heads came hopping down the stairs, one, older than the two twins behind him, ran ahead and into the kitchen. Soon a girl came storming down the stairs in her bathrobe and her hair-soaking wet. None of tem seemed to have paid attention to the two old wizards in their living room.

"Ah, so this is what it's like to have a family." Said Dumbledore and chuckled. Soon Hermione came marching out the kitchen with her twin boys close behind, grinning.

"John, watch you language around the twins!" she yelled up the stairs. Jordan ran ahead of her up the stairs just as she heard John mutter something about Alex screaming. "And I don't care what excuse you have." She added. When she turned around, she noticed her old professors. "Oh. I didn't see you there."

"Good morning to you, Hermione." Said Dumbledore. He nudged McGonagall.

"Oh yes, its great to see your family is doing just fine." She said. She noticed the twins inspecting them.

"Who are they mum?" asked one of them.

"Yeah, you can't be too careful after all." Added the second one. "Especially after last week." Hermione rolled her eyes and nodded at each boy as she addressed them.

"These two charming boys are Matthew and Michael. Boys, that's your future Transfiguration teacher, Professor McGonagall. And this will be you head master, Professor Dumbledore." She informed.

"Nice to meet you boys." Said Dumbledore.

"That's what you say now." Muttered Alex, who was heading upstairs. She seemed pretty annoyed at the moment. McGonagall noticed the twins exchange grins, and they followed their sister upstairs.

"What's the matter, Alex? Didn't you like the gift we left in the shower?" called Mike. Hermione rolled her eyes.

"Boys, leave you sister alone and go wake up your dad!" she called.

"Yes ma'am!" they answered. She turned to them and grinned. Dumbledore chuckled.

"That's a double dose of Ron Weasley right there." He said and Hermione grinned.

"So you think so too?" she laughed. She led them into the kitchen. "I'm working on breakfast if you want some." She offered. "We always have more than we need since John and Ron eat more than the average male." Dumbledore accepted for both him and McGonagall, who had actually didn't want to be a burden.

"So how old are the twins exactly?" asked McGonagall.

"Ten, they'll be turning eleven in two months." Answered Hermione as the family began to enter the kitchen. McGonagall looked at the twins who weren't too tall. But that wasn't the issue. The issue was that SHE would have to deal with them soon. Jordan entered and stopped when he saw them.

"Mum. I didn't know we were going to have guest." he said nervously. Hermione looked over her shoulder at the boy.

"Don't worry, Jordan. You aren't in any kind of trouble.." She stopped and smiled a bit. "Unless there is something you're hiding from me." He quickly shook his head and sat down, muttering a quick greeting. Alex entered the kitchen, soon followed by a very groggy John. They stopped as well at the sight of McGonagall and Dumbledore.

"Mum, were we suppose to get dressed or what?" John asked as he stood in a T-shirt and sweat pants.

"Just sit down." Said Hermione and they obeyed.

"Its nice to see you're all in good health again." Said Dumbledore. They all thanked him. "So, where's your father?"

"He should be coming now." Answered Alex, looking towards the kitchen entrance. "He has to work today." She added. There was a sudden crashing noise and Ron could be heard swearing a string of curse words. Hermione narrowed her eyes at the twins, who were snickering.

"Why did you guys wake me up so late!?" Ron yelled and he came stumbling into the kitchen. He was trying to get the belt on his pants and Hermione came up, putting a piece of toast in his mouth.

"Hush up and eat." She said. "And when you're done ranting, say good morning to our guest." Ron glared at his wife before spotting their guest.

"Dumbledore. McGonagall. Hi." He said. Dumbledore smiled and gave a small wave. "What are you guys doing here?"

"Let's just say we have some helpful information on the Gringotts break in."