Disclaimer: I don't own the book characters or plot line, however I DO own the plot line of this fanfiction along with my own made up character, Hailey.

A/N: There's slash here, don't read further if you don't like it. Hope you all like the new chapter! Reviews answered at the end. . . .



Harsh Realities



Adjustments with Brother and Sister





Being the long-lost twin sister of one of the most famous Wizards in the Wizarding World is not everything it's cracked up to be. Or at least, that was Hailey's opinion. She sighed, watching her brother and Severus as they raced after the snitch on their brooms above the Quidditch pitch. The three had taken to spending their days with one another getting to know each other. Of course, Hailey often left those excursions when Severus and Harry forgot she was in the room.

That she didn't mind at all, they really were perfect for one another. After Severus and Harry had reported back to Voldemort that Harry had a half-sister as a twin, they'd announced to the public that Hailey Potter would be transferring to finish school with her twin brother (all mention of it being half-sibling versus siblings was left out of the press release). The owls had been non-stop since.

Sirius had finally come around to accepting both of them, but as he and Remus were currently running an errand for Dumbledore, he wasn't with Hailey now. Linda and Garrett were in their rooms resting from finishing unpacking from the move. So Hailey was left alone when Harry and Severus had taken to the skies for a seeker versus seeker game.

It really was amusing to see Severus with the leather pants Harry had insisted he buy. The three had been shopping the day before in Muggle London, where Harry had purchased a complete new wardrobe. Of course, Hailey was like most girls and simply loved shopping and had come back with quite a few bags full of new things for herself. When in the leather store however, Harry had insisted that Severus try on a pair of leather pants, and Hailey had nearly died laughing at the look in her brother's eyes when he did.

Of course, those same eyes twitched at the mention of any Owl carrying a letter for Hailey. She had received owl after owl from various young men, ranging from betrothal offers to dates. Harry had since charmed the owlry to deliver her mail to him first, sending howlers back to those trying to get Hailey to date or marry them. The papers had a field day with that.

She had to admit, while an overprotective brother wasn't a good thing, at least she would know now that whoever attempted to date her would be serious as they were risking Harry's wrath. And considering his betrothal to the local Potions Master, and his friendship with the house elves that made their food daily, they had serious things to fear.

Harry and Severus landed next to her stopping her from thinking any longer, laughing as Severus had finally gotten the better of the Boy Who Lived. Harry had finally found someone who could beat him without the Dementors to help. She grinned at her brother and his boyfriend before asking, "Have fun up there, did you?"

Harry smiled and said, "That's the first time I've been beaten since third year. And that was the first time someone ever beat me to the snitch. It's actually quite fun to have another seeker with actual talent to play against."

Severus snorted and said, "Please, I haven't been on a broom in years. You really should think about trying out for a professional team."

Hailey smiled and said, "Well I enjoyed watching you both. Did you ever get any professional offers Severus?"

He smiled and nodded before saying, "I got one, but at the time I'd already applied for a Potions apprenticeship, and was busy becoming a spy."

Hailey nodded in understanding before Harry interrupted what could have been a strained conversation with, "Well, as school starts in nearly a week, when are we leaving for Diagon Alley?"

Severus smiled at Harry, and Hailey noticed a slight twinkle in his eyes when he looked at her brother but wisely said nothing. Harry simply wrapped an arm around Severus before continuing; "It's not that I don't enjoy spending my time here where I can snog with you without worrying about someone seeing that shouldn't. It'd just be nice to get it out of the way, don't you think?"

Severus nodded before answering, "I think we could go tomorrow. And we still have to worry while here about your beloved godfather walking in on us."

Hailey smiled at the two before asking, "Harry? What about inviting your friends along? I'd love to meet Ron and Hermione. Fred and George too. The Weasley's sound like a wonderful family."

Harry nodded and said, "I'll have to owl them about joining us of course, but that should be alright."

Hailey grinned and stood before saying, "Well, let's get back up to the Castle then. Harry can owl his friends and Severus and I can play a game of chess."

Severus snorted and said, "I don't remember volunteering to play a game of chess Hailey."

Hailey smirked and said, "No, you didn't, but you will because you're hopelessly in love with my brother and you don't want me to tell his godfather about it."

Harry nearly shrieked, "Hailey!"

Severus smirked and shot back, "Well, I see Hailey Potter is displaying Slytherin qualities. Would you mind teaching your brother some of those?"

Hailey snorted and said, "You're the Slytherin that's going to marry him. You teach him."

Harry indignantly said, "No one needs to teach me how to be more Slytherin. The Sorting Hat thought I was enough of one to be placed there. The only reason I'm in Gryffindor is because I quite literally begged the hat to put me there."

Neither Hailey nor Severus could come up with a remark to say back to that, so the three made their way up to the castle in silence. Hailey and Severus settled down for a game of Chess while Harry wrote a letter to Ron and one to Hermione asking them about meeting in Diagon Alley the following day. Once Harry was done he sat down in Severus's lap to watch Hailey and Severus play.

Severus snorted as he wrapped an arm around Harry and pulled him back against his chest so he could still see the board before he asked, "Comfortable love?"

Harry smiled at Hailey who was clearly amused and also kicking Severus's ass in the chess game. Deciding to be slightly mean Harry moved his hips just slightly against Severus so he couldn't help but feel aroused. Severus groaned and held Harry so that he couldn't move before whispering in his ear, "Don't move another damn muscle unless you plan on going to one of our rooms this instant."

Harry smirked and said, "Hailey, would you mind terribly if Severus and I turned in for the night?"

Hailey briefly looked up in confusing and asked, "What? But it's not even dinnertime yet! OH! No, no I don't mind at all. You two have fun, I planned on going to the Library for a bit anyway tonight."

Harry smiled and in a loving brotherly fashion, kissed Hailey's cheek before saying, "Thank you!"

Not waiting for a response from Severus, Harry pulled him through the doors that lead to Harry's bedroom. Hailey just shook her head and smiled before she gathered up her things and walked down to the library, there were some things she just didn't want to hear. Severus and Harry moaning and screaming in pleasure, was most definitely one of those things. At least, not after having heard it one night when they forgot the silencing charms.