Where Art Thou?
By: obsessed-with-HP
Summary: Set five years after Hogwarts. Harry has a twin brother. Dumbledore knew all along, but no one else did, not even Sirius or Remus… In response to Severitus Challenge
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Chapter 4: Preparing for a Journey
Harry stormed down the now cold and desolate hallways of Hogwarts, his footsteps echoing off the stone walls. The warmth he once felt here was tarnished by this new revelation of his past, and the anger at not knowing for twenty-one long years. As he walked, he thought about all the things he would need to do before he left, which he hoped would be as soon as possible. He needed to convince Remus to take over his classes if he was not back in time for the school year. He also needed to pack as well as tell his friends where he was going.
When he arrived at his rooms, he found a note on his dining room table. When he opened it, he felt something drop into his hand. He held the object up and saw that it was a small medallion, about two inches across and a half-inch wide. It had a detailed serpent with emerald stones for eyes on the front and an elaborate crown on the back surrounded with sapphires and rubies. Looking closely, he noticed an inscription around the edge.
Amrys colas sna-pe de walys proctar
Not being able to translate it, he decided to read the note.
Dear Harry,
I am truly sorry for not telling you sooner about your brother, it was the second greatest mistake I made concerning you. The first was sending you to live with your aunt and uncle. I know you might never forgive me, but the medallion is for you. It may help you in your journey. I've already contacted Remus Lupin and he has agreed to take over your position till you return.
There is something else that has been kept from you for far too long. I was strictly forbidden from telling anyone since it was not my secret to tell, but you need to know. Before you leave, please talk to Severus, he'll tell you and he may explain the meaning of the medallion, it holds a great secret. Please forgive him if he resists, it will be hard for him to tell you after so many years.
Good Luck,
Albus Dumbledore
P.S. Your parents named him Evan.
After reading the letter, he noticed the emerald, almost Slytherin, green silk ribbon attached to the medallion, which looked either tarnished gold or bronze, but weighed feather light. Laying it aside, he started gathering everything he would need for his journey.
When he finished packing, he couldn't decide whether to talk to Severus first or let his know friends about his trip. Deciding, he directed his steps toward the dungeons, letter in hand.
