AN: Thank you so much for the reviews! You guys are the best! I know this story is a lot like others you have read. I'm trying to make it different and unique. I don't mean to use an idea that others have used but these are my favorite kind of Harry Potter stories. If you see anything, I mean anything that I have used (a specific term or a history) from another story please let me know. If you find any it was not intentional I promise, it's just that after reading so many fic's facts that are from the books and facts that are from peoples stories tend to mix. LOL. Well anyways heres chapter 3.

Chapter 3

"Feel free to ask anything you would like." Minerva said breaking the awkward silence that had filled the room. It was a surprise that Harry was the first to speak.

"Why?" he asked in a monotonic voice.

"I assume you mean why we didn't tell you, and why we gave you up." Albus clarified and Harry nodded.

"We were so excited when you two were born. If you haven't already put the pieces together, your twins." Somehow this didn't even seem to phase the twins so Minerva continued."It was the happiest few months of our lives, those first few months."

Her best friend was her twin? This was so surreal for Hermione. But then again it all made sense. How else would they have been so close in age? She asked the first question that popped into her head.

"So when are our real birthdays?" Hermione questioned.

"July 31st (AN: Is that right?) the same as Harry's has always been."Albus answered. Hermione nodded and Minerva took that as a signal to continue.

"Nobody but our close friends knew about you two though. When we found out I was pregnant I pretended to take a long leave of vacation to study in America. Really I stayed in a private part of Hogwarts that not many people know about. We bought a house in Godrics Hollow near our close friends and fellow order members, Lily an James Potter." She paused a minute. It was difficult for her to recall these memories of being so happy, now that she knew what was fated to happen after wards. Albus took this as his signal to take over.

"Now I bet your wondering why that is important," Dumbledore started, "Well Lily and James were two of the very few people who know you two existed. We left Hermione with Lily and James, while we went to Harry's doctor appointment, that terrible day in October. When we came back to pick Hermione up, we found a note saying they had gone for a walk and would be back soon. We entered the house and as your mother went to put you, Harry, on the couch the door burst open."

Minerva laid her head on Albus's shoulder, horrified to be reliving those memories. Albus put his arm around her and continued his story.

"It was a group of death eaters. We fought them for a long while, but eventually they got to you Harry. Voldemort entered and tried to kill you, but your mother threw a curse at him right as he said the killing curse. Some how, to this day we don't know why or how, the combination of curses caused you to live and Voldemort to lose all of his powers. We had managed to fight off all of the death eaters by the time Lily and James and you, Hermione, returned. We heard more death eaters approaching so we hid you two and fought them off. Unfortunately Lily and James did not survive."Albus said as a tear rolled down his cheek.

Minerva sniffled and sat up straight, wiping her eyes. "Right then was when we made the most important decision of our lives. It proved to be a good one and a bad one all rolled into one. Who knows what would have happened if you had stayed with us. All together we are Voldemort's biggest target and separating our family seemed like the only option. Hermione you have good parents and grew up into such a wonderful young lady. And you are both safe. That's the good part of our choice. But then again, Harry, you had to live with those awful people and we lost our family."

Minerva's mind was racing with memories of those horrible events, as was Albus's. It was difficult to face them once again, but they stayed strong for their children just as they always had.

"But why was Voldemort after our family?" Hermione questioned.

"Because your mother and I had defeated his master, Grindelwald"

Hermione was shocked to learn that McGonagall had been involved with the that as well. "Voldemort saw you as a threat, Hermione. Even as a baby you showed great potential. Harry was a target because..." Albus looked at his son questioningly.

"Like you haven't already told her." Harry spat sarcastically.

"Like I told you this morning Harry, nobody besides us and the divination professor know of this. But, I would like to tell your sister if that's okay with you."Dumbledore said carefully trying to avoid another outburst from Harry.

"Go ahead, Be my guest." Harry replied, still being sarcastic.

Albus continued tp tell Hermione the story of the prophecy.

"... So basically Harry has to kill Voldemort or be killed by him." Albus finished, his eyes glazing over with tears. He took a careful look at his family. He saw a son who felt betrayed and angry. He saw his daughter trying to grasp the information that her best friend/brother had his fate decided for him. He also saw his wife who looked unlike herself. She was fragile like she could break at any moment. That was not normal for Minerva, she was a strong woman, but seeing her family like this made her feel that way. Albus squeezed her hand, letting her know he was there for her.

"Oh Harry!" Hermione exclaimed through tears, pulling her brother into a hug.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you mione. I just didn't want you to worry about me." Harry tried to explain.

"It's alright Harry. I understand." She replied, giving him another hug. "I know you'll win." Every occupant of the room prayed she was right.

It brought a fresh set of tears to Minerva's eyes, watching her children, and seeing how close they had become even when they hadn't known their true relationship.

A few moments later, the prophecy still weighing heavy in her thoughts, her brain was reeling with new questions.

"So how did you explain Lily and James' new baby?" She asked.

"We just told everyone she had been hiding her baby to protect her family." Minerva explained. "The only option was to send Harry to the Dursley's. I know you may never forgive us for that Harry, but I shudder to think what would have happened if we kept you with us."

Harry didn't even acknowledge this remark.

"Which bring up another point." Minerva said. "We have to continue to keep this a secret except from a few select people who we can only tell if the four of us all agree."

The twins nodded.

"Professors..." Hermione was cut off by McGonagall.

"You do not have to address us formally in private, Hermione."

"Albus? Minerva?" Hermione tried. She did not yet feel comfortable calling them by anything else. When she saw her profess...her parents nod, she continued. "Why don't any of look alike?"

"That, my dear, has nothing to do with our family being separated. It's simply that you do not recognize it. But, how could you of course. What would ever cause you to compare the way you look to the looks of Minerva and me?" Albus explained. "When you look closely, Harry, you look very much life your mother. Your hair and your eyes especially. Coincidentally your eyes look very similar to those of Lily Potter as well. Hermione, my dear, you look quite like I did when I was younger. I had your same color hair, and nose, until I broke my nose of course." He smiled a bit at the memory of breaking his nose.

Hermione nodded and glanced around the room, as did Harry. They had never realized it before but they did look very much like Albus and Minerva.

"Are you married?" was the next question out of Hermione's mouth a few moments later.

"Yes, we have been for 40 years next month" Albus said, taking Minerva's hand in his own. Hermione smiled at her parents.

"Well I suppose you two have had enough for today. It's late, you ha dbetter get back to your rooms." Minerva suggested.

They all stood and walked to the door. Harry walked out first, followed by Hermione.

"We just want to you to know," Minerva started causing the twins to stop and look back, "That we love you both very much, and we always have."

Hermione walked back a few paces and gave each of her parents a hug. Allowing them to see that she understood why they had done what they did, and that she respected it. Harry however continued to walk.

It gave Albus and Minerva great relief to know that one of their children had accepted them, but they were worried about Harry. Would he ever accept them?

The siblings said nothing to each other as they walked back to their rooms. Once they entered the tower, Hermione was the first to speak.

"We should give them a chance." Harry just nodded. "I love you Harry, goodnight."

"You too mione, night." Harry gave his sister a hug. He had always loved her as his best friend and he was actually happy to have her a sister. He began walking towards the stairs. "You know where I am if you need me." He told her.

"Harry," she said now following him up the stairs. "Would you mind if I came up to your room tonight?"

He motioned for her to follow and she did. Once in the boys dorm they each chose a bead and laid down.

Meanwhile, Albus and Minerva Dumbledore were in bed, Holding each other close.

"He'll come around, love. It will be alright." Albus whispered to his wife. It was going to be hard but they would get through this. He had confidence that it would turn out alright. Maybe they would finally have the family that they had to give up so long ago.

None of the Dumbledore's were able to sleep that night. They all lie awake thinking about their future, and their family.