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"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them"
-Othello
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Chapter 1 - July 31, 1997
Harry Potter was once again tossing and turning in his bed. He had a sense of longing and he felt very alone. He had been having these feelings for awhile now but didn't know what to make of it. He groaned loudly and sat up and looked at the clock. 3:47 a.m. am I going to get any sleep? Ugh, I just want at least four hours of sleep tonight! He blew out a huff of air and flopped back onto his bed, he wasn't going to get to bed anytime soon.
He sat in bed staring at his ceiling for another fifteen minutes before he decided it was pointless to try and go back to sleep. He grumbled as he pulled himself out of bed and threw on a pair of gray sweatpants and blue t-shirt. He flopped himself onto the floor in-front of an old television that Dudley had given him last year, and set up his Playstation, another old run down gift from Dudley. He popped in his Spyro, The Dragon game and immediately was in a trance. He was pulled out of his trance when he heard his uncle call for him to come downstairs and make breakfast.
Harry slowly made his way downstairs where he started making the bacon as his uncle and cousin sat at the table talking about their vacation to the States coming up. Harry threw the bacon onto a plate and started on making the eggs. Once Harry was done he placed eggs on two plates and set them out for Dudley and Vernon. Harry was about to make his way back upstairs when his uncle stopped him.
"Boy, you have a bloody bird at the window! Get it in before it attracts attention from the neighbors!" His uncle snarled.
Harry didn't even bother making a comment back to his uncle and went straight to the window to let the bird in. He noticed the rolled up piece of parchment and his name was written on the outside, the Hogwarts school crest was under his name. What could they possibly want now? I'm already Head Boy.
Harry didn't waste any time, he opened the letter right away.
Mr. Potter,
I require your presence here at the school tomorrow, August 1st. I know this is a bit of short notice but there is something of major urgency that we must discuss. Please be ready to leave by 8 a.m. tomorrow morning. Miss Granger and I will be along to pick you up. Please have everything you need for school packed also, you will be staying at the school for the rest of the summer.
Albus Dumbledore
Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
P.S. Harry, Happy Birthday!
Harry sighed and turned to his uncle, "Uncle Vernon, I will be leaving tomorrow for the whole summer. Headmaster Dumbledore will be here at 8 a.m. to get me."
"Good, you better be ready boy," Uncle Vernon spat.
Harry nodded and turned around, heading to his room where he found Hedwig waiting for him. A smile appeared on Harry's face and he saw the letter that was tied to Hedwig's leg. Harry took the letter off his owl's leg and fed Hedwig some food. Harry noticed there was a letter from Hermione and Ron. He read Ron's first.
Harry-
Hey mate, what's up? Happy birthday! My mum was going to invite you to the Borrow for the rest of the summer but since you and Hermione are both going to be at the school for the rest of the summer all of us are going to visit Charlie in Romania. Hermione's here and for some reason Fred and George have been harassing her for the last week. Well, mate, thanks for writing me the other day and I hope you enjoy your birthday. Hermione's about to kill me if I don't take her to the pond we found in our backyard yesterday, so I will see you September 1st.
Ron
Harry started laughing and moved onto Hermione's letter.
Harry-
Hey, how are you? I hope you have a happy birthday, and I will give you your gift tomorrow morning when I see you. By the way, can you think of why Dumbledore wants to see us? I can't possibly think why. Anyway, I'm going to harass Ron to take me to this really cool pond we found yesterday. He takes too long when he writes. I will see you tomorrow, Harry.
Love,
Hermione
Harry smiled and then placed the letters in his school trunk. He then packed up all his books in his trunk and then worked on his clothes, the little that he had, and then packed away his Playstation and his Spyro game, a racing game and another Spyro game, into his trunk. Harry planned on begging Hermione to find a charm to make a television and Playstation to work in Hogwarts. Once Harry was done he sat on his trunk and looked at the clock. 6 p.m.?! How long have I been up here?
He ran downstairs made himself a sandwich and brought it back up to his room when he sat down on his bed thinking of what Dumbledore might want with Hermione and him. He knew it was obviously something serious if Hermione and he were supposed to be staying at the castle for the rest of the summer and the Weasley's couldn't stay. Harry just couldn't think of anything that Dumbledore would want.
With a sigh Harry put his plate on the floor next to his bed and curled up into a ball, hoping for at least a decent nights sleep.
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Hermione woke up at exactly 7 a.m. and started to pack up her stuff, she would be leaving with Dumbledore at 8 to go pick up Harry. She pulled on a jean skirt with a white tank top and a light pink button up shirt over it. She slipped on a pair of all whit sneakers and muttered a few spells to tame her hair so it lay in soft curls down her back.
Hermione levitated her trunk down the steps and sat it next to the couch in the living room. She then ventured into the kitchen where the only people up in the house were, Fred and George. Hermione was surprised when she learned that George and Fred were usually up by 6:30 and the rest of the family slept until about 8 or 9. She always knew Ron and Ginny were late sleepers, and she assumed Bill and Charlie were too, since Percy wasn't living in the house anymore she didn't have to worry about anyone else being up.
Hermione hopped on one of the counters next to the twins and smiled at them as she watched them make eggs and bacon. Fred lifted the pan towards her, silently asking her if she wanted some. She nodded yes and continued to watch them. As she was watching them she drifted into her own world and thought about what Dumbledore might want with Harry and her at the same time.
She was pulled out of her world when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist and pulled her off the counter and dropped her on one of the chairs at the table. She laughed as George gave her a seductive smile and sat down next to her, Fred sitting across from them.
"So, Mia, what does the old man want with you?" Fred asked and he stuffed some eggs in his mouth.
"Eww, Fred! Chew your food! I don't know what Dumbledore wants with me, but it has to do with Harry. Are you guys going to Romania with everyone else?" Hermione asked as she grimaced at Fred eating his food.
"Yeah, we're going to Romania, but then we have to come back. We're doing the flying lessons this year at Hogwarts, Hooch wanted to visit family in Germany," George said, before he ate some of his eggs.
Hermione looked at him gratefully and smiled, "I guess I get to see more of you two this year?"
Both of the boys nodded at her and went back to eating the rest of their breakfast. Once they were both done they washed their plates, and Hermione's plate and both shared a devious look, which made Hermione wonder what they were about to do. Hermione didn't have much time to think about what she was going to do when she found herself picked up and thrown over one of the twin's shoulders, she didn't know which one.
They carried her out the back door and started to run with her. Hermione finally figured out the culprit was Fred and she then started screaming for Fred to put her down.
"Fredrick Weasley, put me down this instant!"
"Sorry, Mia, no can do," Fred said as he held her with an arm under her knees and an arm around her back. He threw a sly look towards George and George nodded in acknowledgement. Before Hermione could say anything Fred tossed Hermione to George, who caught her in his arms and then threw her over his shoulder and continued to run around the yard.
"George Weasley, put me down!"
"No."
"GEORGE!"
"Sorry, Hermione," George said as she tried to hit him in the back. George just laughed and smacked her butt, "Hermione, dear, be kind and don't hit."
Hermione squealed and was about to get mad when a voice stopped her. "Mr. Weasley, please put Miss Granger down. As much as I enjoyed the entertainment," he chuckled as Hermione threw him a Snape-like glare, "I must be taking Miss Granger now. Ready, Miss Granger?"
Hermione nodded and all four of them walked into the house and Dumbledore grabbed her trunk and held out a sneaker, the port key they would be using. Hermione gave George and Fred a hug and then grabbed the port key, waving good bye to Fred and George one more time before she felt the tug around her naval.
Once the world was done spinning she found herself inside Harry's bedroom. Harry was sitting on the bed smirking at Hermione's queasy face, Hermione only glared back.
"Shut up, Potter!" Hermione snarled.
Harry jumped back in mock hurt, "You wound me, Hermione!"
Hermione just smiled at Harry and ran and gave him a hug, "I've missed you Harry!"
Harry hugged her back, "I've missed you too, Mia!"
Dumbledore cleared his throat and the two broke apart and walked over to Dumbledore and they all grabbed a part of the shoe, Dumbledore and Harry each holding a trunk.
Once again the world stopped spinning and they found themselves in the Headmaster's office. Dumbledore gestured to two armchairs sitting in front of his desk and Harry and Hermione took the clue, they sat down. Once Dumbledore saw them get comfortable he called a house elf to bring in some tea and cookies and to take their trunks to the Head Boy and Head Girl tower, where both of them would be saying for the year. Once everything was situated Dumbledore started talking.
"I understand both of you are wondering why I wished to speak to you, together. Well it actually has to do with your parents Harry. I assume Hermione that your parents told you about being adopted?" Dumbledore asked.
Hermione nodded with a confused look on her face, "They told me they adopted me from a hospital by me, they said the mother didn't want a child, said they couldn't care for the child, so my parents decided to take me in because they couldn't have children on their own. Why, sir?"
"Well, Hermione, Harry, I think you need to take a look at these," Dumbledore said as he handed both children a rolled up piece of parchment.
Hermione unrolled hers and gasped, Harry looked up in alarm. Hermione silently handed the parchment to Harry. Harry quickly opened it up and he smiled when he got done reading it.
Name: Hermione Lily Potter
Date of Birth: July 31, 1980
Time: 8:56 plus 55 seconds a.m.
Mother: Lily Potter
Father: James Potter
Weight: 4 lbs 7 oz.
Hermione quickly snatched Harry's out of his hands and took a look at it.
Name: Harry James Potter
Date of Birth: July 31, 1980
Time: 8:56 plus 5 seconds a.m.
Mother: Lily Potter
Father: James Potter
Weight: 5 lbs 3 oz.
"I'm a twin?!" Harry screamed in happiness. "I have a family!"
"You know Harry, this explains a lot. This explains why you were feeling lonely and un-complete all last year and this summer. It also explains why you and I are so close and why we love each other so much! But, Professor, why don't I look like Harry?" Hermione asked as she looked at Dumbledore.
"Good question, my dear, and I have an answer. 17 years ago Lily and James, your parents, gave birth to both of you, everyone was happy. Then April of the next year came around and your parents became aware of the prophecy and they made the adoption of you through a muggle hospital. She put you under a secret keeper and that was Sirius. Once he died last year everyone remembered you, Hermione, but no one knew where you were," Dumbledore said as he popped a piece of candy in his mouth.
"The secret keeper spell was meant to last only 17 years and on your 17 birthday I got a letter that your parents had written and was told where I could find you, Hermione. They wanted this hidden for a reason. This reason was a second prophecy that was made about the two of you," he finished the first part and looked at the two children for any questions. When he didn't see any questions coming, he continued.
"The prophecy, which you don't need to hear, it's really quite simple. I believe this is where the Weasley twins come into play; that is why I asked them to teach flying lessons at the school this year. One of you must become the healer, which I suspect is you, Hermione since you have the natural power to heal-"
"What power, sir?" Hermione asked.
"Ah, so that must have been hidden in the spell too. You have the raw power to heal, you healed Lily right after you were born; that's why we suspect you were last. You healed her right up, not a mark left-"
"What about me, sir?" Harry asked.
"Patience is a virtue, Harry," Dumbledore chuckled at Harry's anxious state, "you are the fighter, Harry. You will be trained in sword fighting and dueling for the rest of the summer. Hermione, you will be spending your summer learning healing techniques, which really can't even match up to what you can do, but Poppy will try her best to teach as much as she can to you, the rest, I assume, will come as common knowledge to you, that's how most raw powers work. Once you become one with your power, your mind automatically receives all the information and you can put them together-"
"And Fred and George?" Hermione asked.
"They are the strategists. I figured it would be them because the prophecy says that it will be another set of twins. And me, like you, could probably say that those two defiantly have the strategy thing down," Harry and Hermione both nodded in agreement, "this prophecy says that you four will be the downfall of Voldemort, and Harry your unknown power to Voldemort is your fighting and Hermione's healing. You four will lead the Order into this battle with your fighting, Harry, your healing, Hermione, and the twin's strategy. You two will be initiated into the order, the Weasley twins are already in the Order, and yes, Mr. Potter, Ron will also be in the Order. I suspected you two couldn't keep this a secret from him, and I'd rather Ron with us then mad at us, wouldn't you say?" Hermione and Harry nodded.
"Sir, you answered every question, but the one I asked," Hermione said and Dumbledore nodded.
"I did, my dear, I seemed to have ventured off the subject," Dumbledore popped another piece of candy in his mouth, "your mother cast a spell on you Hermione, and James actually cast a spell on you, Harry. In the letter I found out how to reverse it, would you like me to?"
Hermione and Harry looked at each other and nodded. Dumbledore nodded his head and lifted his wand and started an incantation. Hermione and Harry could feel the magic swirling around them and once the magic was done Dumbledore conjured up a huge mirror and they both looked in it.
Hermione's hair had changed from her soft brown to an auburn red and her eyes changed from honey brown to green, she had the same eyes as Harry's now. Her hair became softer and she assumed she wouldn't need to use any taming spells on her hair anymore. She shrunk 2 or 3 inches and she figured she was about five foot even now.
Harry's hair became a little darker and his eyes became a little brighter, matching Hermione's eyes perfectly. He, unlike Hermione, grew 2 or 3 inches and he assumed he was about 6 foot 3. He turned to Hermione and started laughing.
Hermione pouted, "This isn't fair! He grows, and I shrink!"
Harry continued to laugh, despite the Snape-like glare he was getting from his sister. Dumbledore just looked on in amusement until he had to cut in before Hermione started yelling, "You know, Hermione, your mother was as short as you."
"But, Professor, I was already short enough! Harry and Ron already towered over me! Now I look like a midget!" Hermione whined.
"Come on, little sis-"
"And he's older!" She pouted.
"Miss Gran-Potter, don't worry about any of this, you will be a great wizard, use your height as an advantage. Now, would you two like to see your rooms?" Dumbledore asked.
Harry nodded and Hermione sighed and nodded also. Dumbledore waved them to follow him as he led them towards a tower near the Entrance Hall. They started walking up a spiral staircase and they arrived at a portrait of a man and woman. Before Hermione or Harry could ask who they were, they answered them.
"Yes, Harry, it's me your mother. And, Hermione! How good it is to finally see you as you're supposed to be! We've been lonely up here all by ourselves. You two better talk to us sometime, also don't think we can't punish you either, we can very well do that also, so be on your best behavior!" Lily Potter said to her stunned children.
"Don't be silly, love. You two have a good 7th year and don't worry about getting in trouble! But like your mother said, we can punish you, and will if need be. Now, go get settled in and talk to us in the morning," James said.
"And Harry, Hermione," Lily said, "we love you, both of you very much and we're happy to see you two so close already."
Harry and Hermione smiled. They turned to Dumbledore who said the password, "Angel Wings", and the portrait swung open to reveal an enormous common room. The floor was stone with a red, fluffy throw rug on the center of it and two extra long couches, an off-white color, placed in the center, facing each other. There was an oak table in the middle of it and a huge fire place was next to the sitting area. On each side of the common room there was a desk and next to it, each had a door next to it. One said 'Head Boy' and the other said 'Head Girl', each one started to head towards their respected rooms but Dumbledore stopped them.
"I think congratulations are in order. You two are the first twins to ever be made Head Boy and Head Girl at the same time!" Dumbledore said.
"Thank you, Professor," Hermione said and Harry nodded. Then Hermione noticed two extra doors.
"Professor, what are they for?" Hermione said, pointing towards the two doors.
"Fred and George will be sharing this tower with you. I find it to be needed, you guys will have to talk long and hard this year and I figured it would be best if you lived in the same tower so you could talk after hours without having to leave the comfort of your own common room. Also, when school starts there will be an extra door that appears outside in the hallway, next to your parents portrait. That door will lead to the Gryffindor common room; I suggest you think wisely to who you tell.
"Well, I think I will leave you two to settle in. I will see you tonight for dinner," Dumbledore said. He nodded his head in a farewell and left the room.
Harry and Hermione looked at each other and they both smiled. Each hurried to their respective rooms and looked at their rooms. Both rooms were similar but Hermione's was a bit more feminine and Harry's was a bit more masculine.
Hermione's room had a king sized four-poster bed and her blankets were a velvet and were blood red. The pillows were off-white and the under sheets were off-white also. The curtains on the side of her bed were more of a darker off-white color. Her floor was completely covered in an off-white fluffy rug and there was an oak dresser on one wall and there was a huge body length mirror on the other wall.
Next to the mirror there was a door that led to her bathroom. She walked into the bathroom and there was a small pool in her bathroom and the toilet and sink were set off to the side of the bathroom. She walked back into her room, put her clothes into her drawers and walked back out into the common room.
She noticed curtains on the wall next to her door that she didn't see before. She pulled the curtains back and noticed a balcony that showed the grounds of Hogwarts. She opened up the sliding door and stepped out to see that the balcony wrapped around the whole tower. There were five different doors; each she assumed led to each room. She went back to the one she walked out of and chose to walk into the one directly next to it, which ended up opening up next to her bed. There were curtains in her room that she didn't notice either. These curtains were also blood red. I have to show this to Harry!
She ran out of her room and knocked on Harry's bedroom door. Once she heard him yell 'come in' she walked in. He also had a king size bed but his blankets were a deep blue, almost black. His sheets under the blanket were also off-white and the curtains on his bed were a deep blue also. His carpet was the same off-white as Hermione's and was just as fluffy. She grabbed his hand and pulled him over to his curtains, which were a dark blue.
She opened them up to reveal the sliding door and the balcony. They both walked out onto the balcony and leaned over the railing to see how high they were.
"Ahh!" Hermione screeched and she jumped back against the wall.
"Mia, you know I wouldn't let you fall. Come on," Harry said and he held out his hand. Hermione took his hand and Harry pulled her towards the railing, wrapping his arm around her waist. He then got an idea. He took off his shoe and threw it over the balcony, his idea was correct. His shoe looked like it was floating in midair. "Hermione, it has an anti-fall barrier around it, nothing to worry about, OK?" Harry's shoe drifted back up to him.
Hermione nodded and she put her arms around Harry in a sisterly way. "Harry, I'm happy you're my twin brother. I love you and I don't think I could find a better brother than you."
Harry smiled at her and kissed her temple, "I love you too, Hermione. I couldn't find a sister better than you either."
Harry then remembered something, "Hermione, will you do me a favor?"
"Depends on what it is, Harry," Hermione said as she looked at him sideways.
"Conjure me a television, I brought my cousin's old Playstation and I want to play my games," Harry begged her.
"I don't know Harry," Hermione said, a smile almost tugging at her lips.
"Please, Hermione, pretty please?" Harry begged.
Hermione started laughing and Harry knew right away that she was joking with him. He grabbed her and started tickling her, only stopping when she threaten to not conjure up his television.
Hermione walked into their common-room and conjured up a table and then the 27 inch television. She then charmed the television to work in Hogwarts. Harry smiled and ran to his room and grabbed his Playstation and his Spyro game, immediately setting it up and waited for Hermione to charm the Playstation also. When she was done he started playing his game.
After an hour of playing, Hermione kicked him off and demanded that he let her play. He conceded and let her play until they had to head down to dinner.
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When they walked into the Great Hall they saw five teachers sitting at the Head table, two chairs empty on one side, waiting for them to fill them. Remus Lupin was sitting to the right of Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall to his left and Hagrid was sitting next to Minerva. The last person was sitting next to Remus and his jaw was dropped.
"Lily?" Severus Snape said out loud, everyone was asking the same question.
"No, Severus, this is Hermione Lily Potter, formally known as Hermione Jane Granger," Dumbledore said.
"My gods, Hermione, you were there in front of us the whole time," Remus said. Remus rushed up and smothered her in a hug, "Gods, I remember you as just a little baby. You look exactly like your mum. Incase you were wondering, I am your godfather, just like Sirius was Harry's."
Hermione smiled sweetly and Harry smiled also. He finally felt complete, he had a sister, he had family; he couldn't think of anything he'd want more in the world than what he had right now.
Dumbledore cleared his throat and all three of them sat down and started to eat dinner. After dinner there would be plenty of time for talking, but now was time for eating.
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A/N: ok, there is the first chapter. I would like to thank everyone for reviewing! I really appreciated it! It encouraged me to keep writing, making me update the fastest time I've every updated. Please let me know how you like this chapter. Also, someone said something about my time period being wrong, and I know that. I changed things so I could make my story work. Thank you for telling me the correct time line though.
Also, I don't know the metric system…I'm American, I know the American System! :-P (me, my parents and my friends can't think of the name right now…so don't make fun of me, I got nailed in the head with a basketball today and when home because of it…I've been out of it all day)
Please review, I like constructive criticism.
Sam-e