Lily turned to look at the door, and her shock turned to horror. As she looked at her son, she had to wonder how much he had overheard. She had been scared how to tell him, and even if they would. They didn't know if they could find Harry, and even if they could, would they take him back. She knew her husband wanted to, he wanted the hero, but Lily was on the edge. Having a brother thrust on him, would be hard on Hector. And part of her thought of the other boy, and what it would be like for him as well. He would lose who he was, his family, and have pressure. She knew the pressure Hector had always been under. She knew he resented it often, and though he once loved being the hero, that had changed. In a way she thought maybe Hector would welcome it, but she shook away the thought, his entire life would seem a lie.

Hector stood in the door, confused, and unsure of what he had heard. He had been told by Professor McGonagall, that the headmaster wished to speak with him. He had heard his parents were here, and had come up, expecting to have tea with them.

Lily looked at him. "Hector what did you…..?"

Hector stared at her. "A twin?"

James motioned him to come in. "You shouldn't have been listening in Hector."

Hector was irate. "So you could continue to lie to me."

Albus tried to calm him. "Hector join us. We were just talking about how to tell you…."

Lily glared at him. "We will do this in private."

James shook his head. "Albus is only trying to help."

Hector spoke up. "He asked me to come up here."

Lily glared at Albus. "You knew he was coming up here?"

James tried. "He didn't know Hector was in the door. You know he cares about our son."

Hector whispered. "Professor McGonagall had the password, and said she was told to send me right up."

Albus called for tea. "I wasn't expecting you so soon. I thought you'd like to see your parents."

Lily bit. "No, you decided to force our hand."

James put a hand on her. "Lily, calm down, you don't know what you're talking about."

Lily pulled away. "Wake up you fool, the man plays you like a fiddle."

Sometimes she wondered, if her husband wasn't such a fool, and he in fact knew. Her husband had admitted, he knew the spell could have killed Harry, when it was performed. He swore he hadn't told her, because he had tried to protect her from the pain. There was a part of her which believed him, she knew he loved her, but only a part. He followed Albus blindly, if the man told him to jump off the tower, he would do it. James thought Albus was their leader, and knew what was best, and followed him.

James wasn't much happier than his wife was. Unlike Lily, he was sure that Hector had to be told, and the sooner the better. They would find Harry, he was sure Albus would find a way, and they'd claim their son. Hector needed to be prepared for that.

Hector was sick of this. "I don't care whose fault is it. What did you mean?"

James spoke up. "Hector, you have a twin brother."

Hector shook his head. "I don't, you would have told me."

Lily sighed. "You do. We didn't tell you, as we haven't seen him, since that Halloween."

Hector looked at his mum. "Why? Is he dead?"

Albus simply said. "No."

James spoke up. "He was a sickly child. We thought he would."

Hector looked back and forth. "Why didn't you tell me? Where has he been? What the hell is this?"

Albus tried to reason with him. "Calm down. I am sure you will…."

Hector was furious. "Don't tell me to calm down. I want to know."

James was furious. "You won't talk to the headmaster like that."

Lily turned to Hector. "We tried to leave him with my sister."

Hector looked at her. "Why? You hate her."

James sighed. "We had to focus on you, we thought you the hero. It was better that way."

Hector was red. "Better for whom? Where is he?"

Lily explained, since the other two men wouldn't talk, about the baby. She left out what they recently learned, that Hector was not the hero. It seemed he hadn't heard that part of the conversation, as he hadn't mentioned it at all. She could see the pain and shock in her son's face, it was so clear, as she told him all they knew. This was what she dreaded, when she realized they may have to tell him.

Hector was lost. "Why tell me now? You have hid it from me all my life. Why?"

Lily tried to take his hand. "We weren't sure we would tell you. Not until…."

Hector glared. "Until what?"

James finally spoke. "We found out where he was, and if we can get him back."

Hector rounded on his dad. "Why the hell would you suddenly want him back? You threw him away like trash once."

Lily felt slapped. "Hector it wasn't like that. We…."

Hector wasn't listening. "Why? Why now?"

Albus spoke as the other two wouldn't. "Because we have reason to believe, he is the boy who lived."

Hector looked at the man and at his parents. "He is lying isn't he? Tell me he is lying. Please."

Lily went to reach for him. "Hector please, we didn't know until…."

Hector got up and fled from the room, refusing to listen to them anymore. Lily understood, her precious son just had his world turned upside down. She knew her son like few other people did. She knew he wasn't as cocky as he made himself out to be, and often resented all the pressure his father and Albus put on him. But to learn he had a twin he never knew of, and his life as the BWL was a lie, had to be a horrific blow.

Lily was furious when Albus tried to stop her leaving. "I have allowed you to destroy my family enough. I am going to find my son."


Ryan had needed to talk to someone. He usually went to Uncle Horace or Nanny, but that was out of pure habit. He loved the two of them, and for years they had been the only two at school. He was reminded both Uncle Siri and Uncle Moony were at school now. Uncle Siri had commented, a joke Moony assured him, that he was jealous of Horace. It seemed Ryan always went to him, instead of his Uncle, that he had a new favorite. Ryan knew it was mainly a joke, but he knew his Uncle had a point. His Uncles had a room in their apartments for him, like Uncle Horace did. Nanny has a spare bedroom too, but it would be harder for him to stay there, as few people knew who she was.

He knew he didn't have much time, it was nearly curfew, but he headed for his Uncles. As he was rushing through the school, he knew he should have had Marcus take him up there instead of the dungeons. But he hadn't been sure about it back then.

Ryan was surprised when he was run into by someone. "Hey, watch out where you're going."

Hector looked up. He shocked Ryan. "Sorry."

Ryan had never heard the kid apologize. "What's wrong?"

Hector tried to pretend he was okay. "Nothing. Now let me go."

Ryan wasn't buying it. "You're upset."

Hector smirked. "I'm not. I just don't want to get caught after curfew because of you."

Ryan shook his head. "You were crying."

Hector shook his head. "I'm not some cry baby."

Ryan
shrugged. "Well your red eyes and tear stained cheeks tell me otherwise."

Hector wiped at his cheeks. "You saw nothing."

Ryan shook his head. "If that's what you want."

Hector's smirk disappeared. "Why do you care anyways? You hate me."

Ryan corrected him. "You're the one who has tried to make my life a living hell for six years."

Hector couldn't deny it. "You have everything. I'm the…"

Ryan noticed he didn't say the hero. "If you didn't have such a conceited big head, more people would hang out with you."

Hector sneered. "Because of whom I am. People want to use me."

Ryan felt bad. "You shouldn't listen to your dad."

Hector grumbled. "I am starting to realize that."

Ryan added. "There are a lot of people, who if you shrunk your head a bit, would hang out with you. No one cares you're the hero, but you."

Hector watched the kid, and he had to wonder if he was right. In some ways, he knew he was right. He had come to school, having lived a sheltered life, except when he was out to public relations events. He had known few other kids, and the only time he was in public, people wanted autographs. He had come to school, believing that people would look at him like that. He had found, other than a few people, most didn't really care who he was. He got his head flushed just like any other first years, got points taken off, and more. And likely more, because it wasn't just the snakes, who didn't approve of how he acted as the hero. But it was all his father ever taught him to be.

Ryan was watching him as well. He was honest, if the kid wasn't so conceited, he would likely have more friends around him. He had to wonder what had driven Hector to cry. He had never seen the kid show emotion, other than anger, or jealousy, until now.

Hector went to move past him. "I have to go."

Ryan called. "If you need someone to talk to…."

Hector stopped. "You are actually suggesting I talk to you?"

Ryan laughed. "No. I was thinking my Uncles."

Hector turned back to him. "Your Uncles?"

Ryan didn't know Hector was being tutored. "I believe Uncle Moony is your godfather."

Hector realized Ryan didn't know. "He hasn't been in my life since I was eight."

Ryan shrugged. "He talks about you a lot. I know he still loves you."

Hector had started to see that. "What do you know about it?"

Ryan didn't know why he was so defensive. "I just know your dad, and my Uncles were good friends once."

Hector sighed. "The marauders."

Ryan agreed, thinking of the map he had. "I am headed to see them. But if you wanted….."

Hector shook his head. "No."

Ryan went to go on his way. "Well think about it. Uncle Moony is a good listener."

Hector said to himself when the kid was gone. "I know he is."

Hector had no idea where he was going, but he needed away from there. He wasn't surprised neither of his parents had bothered to follow him. He wasn't really surprised in his father, his father lied to him all the time, and used him. But his mum, he couldn't believe she lied to him, she was always his rock. She, and Hector's friendship with Ron, were the only real rocks in his life. He thought of his godfather though as he walked.

Sirius was surprised when his nephew appeared. "Cutting it pretty close."

Ryan smirked. "Funny, coming from the marauder."

Sirius pulled him in. "Your grandsire would have my head, if I corrupted you."

Remus came into the room. "A bit late for a visit. Would you like some coco?"

Ryan nodded. "I had a class with the centaurs. And then I ran into Hector."

Sirius winced. "Bad?"

Ryan shook his head. "For him. He seems really upset about something. He had been crying."

Remus shared a look with his husband. "He didn't tell you anything?"

Ryan laughed. "Me? I think I would be the last one he'd open up to. I did tell him, he should talk to you, that you care about him."

Remus hadn't told Ryan about the tutoring. "You were right. My door is open if he needs."

Sirius turned back to Ryan. "So is there a reason you came to talk to us?"

Ryan's mind went back. "I have a date, well I kind of think I do, well maybe two."

Remus laughed. "What do you mean you think?"

As they had coco, Ryan told them about both Marcus and Oliver. He was reminded Marcus was apprenticing with Uncle Moony for two years. He hadn't been certain when Oliver asked, but after Marcus, he had a feeling it was a date. With Marcus he knew it was, or had little doubt, and Oliver he was starting to think it was. He was worried his Uncle would be upset. His Uncle could be as protective of him, as his dads were.

Sirius smiled a little. "I guess I will have to do two third degrees, since your dads aren't here to give these men a run down."


Lily was worried about her son, and furious at not only the headmaster, but her husband as well. Her husband may have been blind-sided from their son's arrival, but he was no innocent in all of this. It was clear to her, that James wanted to claim Harry, and bring him back into their world. She may never have been maternal towards Harry, but he was her son, and part of her thought leaving him behind was best for him. She knew Hector would always be the focus, for her husband and the world, and he'd be neglected. She tried telling herself that, that she had noble intentions, but she had a hard time convincing herself. And she had yet to convince anyone else of that either.

She had gone to Gryffindor, hoping her son would have returned home. But she found that Ron nor any of his other house mates, hadn't seen him. She was happy he didn't have his father's cloak anymore, but he still knew the school as well, as likely any of the marauders.

Lily was starting to worry when she saw someone come her way. "Remus."

He eyed her. "I assume you are doing the same thing I am?"

Lily was confused. "I am looking for my son. How did you…..?"

Remus shook his head. "Ryan is having coco with my husband."

That didn't solve he confusion for her any. "I don't get how Sirius' nephew fits into any of this."

Remus explained. "He ran into Hector on his way. He knew Hector was upset."

Lily had the picture of her son leaving, in her head. "Did he say where Hector was?"

Remus shook his head. "He ran into him in the hall. I guess he told Hector, he should talk to me."

Lily sighed. "I doubt he would. He knows you aren't in his life anymore."

Remus ground his teeth. "Not by choice. He is my godson."

Lily shook her head. "You chose Ryan over him."

Remus wasn't happy. "Your son almost killed three people. I didn't choose Ryan over Hector. I love them both."

Lily turned to leave. "I need to find my son. You can leave him to me, you are busy enough with Ryan."

Remus called. "Some of us have time enough for more than one child."

Lily turned back. "That is a low blow."

Remus shook his head. "I could go lower. Molly raised seven kids, you couldn't handle two."

He remembered, when the twins were born, and Lily refused to nurse both twins. She had tried to claim she only had milk enough for one twin. That was a joke, many women nursed twins, Molly surely had with her twin boys. Sirius had tried at first, to pass it off as post-partum depression, but it was only directed at the one baby. Twins could be a handful, but Lily had never made a single attempt to be a mother to both.

Lily thought about the last weeks, as they had been looking for Harry. She knew Remus was right, she had spent too much time reflecting on her past, to deny it. But having it shoved in her face right now, with all that was going on, was too much.

Lily was furious. "I loved Hector, he needed special care. I knew the pressure he would face."

Remus didn't let her off. "And Harry? He was so small and sickly, he needed your love just as much."

Lily pointed out. "He lived didn't he."

Remus pushed. "Because your elves, and his godfather, made sure he was taken care of. But he didn't live did he?"

Lily was so irate she forgot herself. "He did. Inspire of being with muggles, if he ever was."

Remus stared at her. "What do you mean? You and James told us he was dead."

Lily realized what she had said. "Nothing. I'm upset."

Remus took her by the arm. "You said he wasn't dead."

Lily tried to pull away from him. "You have no idea what you're talking about."

Remus glared. "You never checked on him all those years ago did you? You just told us he was dead, so you didn't have to reclaim him."

Lily was out of control, and when Remus pulled her into a room and warded it, said. "We checked. He was gone."

Remus sneered. "Wouldn't admit it? You knew Sirius would rip you to shreds, if he knew his godson was missing."

Lily snorted. "Didn't care much did he? He hasn't looked. We at least have."

Remus stopped. "What do you mean, you looked?"

Lily knew she should stop but didn't. "Albus thinks he is the hero. He is looking."

Remus knew they were looking, but something dawned on him. "Hector found out didn't he?"

Lily wanted to deny it, but she couldn't. She admitted, that Hector had walked in on them talking, and had found out about his twin brother. Remus noted, she didn't mention the whole fact that they thought Harry was the boy who lived. He wondered if Hector found that out too. Lily had revealed Albus thought Harry may be, but it had been a slip of the tongue. She was trying not to reveal any more to him, though doing a bad job so far He doubted Albus would have the news out, unless they found Harry, and could control him. It was better to have the fake hero, even if he had minor powers, then the world know there was a real hero missing out there.

Remus looked at the door and back. "Leave the child in peace."

Lily glared. "You were the one who told me I could love two sons."

Remus smirked. "Back when they were babies. Why start now?"

Lily was red. "I didn't say I wanted to reclaim him."

Remus noticed she didn't. "Then why look? I have a feeling James does."

Lily didn't deny it. "I want to know he is safe and taken care of."

Remus shook his head. "I could for a second almost believe you."

Lily went to leave. "I don't care if you believe me."

Remus stopped her. "Leave Harry alone. Focus on the son who needs you."

Lily looked up. "Hector is strong, he will…."

Remus cut in. "His world has been turned upside down. He needs you."

Lily slumped. "I know. I just want to know Harry is okay."

Remus looked at her, and for some reason, he did believe her. Even if it was the first time, there seemed to be some maternal concern, for her younger son in the woman. But Hector needed someone, especially if he had found out, that Albus thought him not to be the boy who lived. His entire life had been built around that persona, and it would crumble. Hector needed someone in his corner.

He said before he left. "It's too late to make it up to Harry. But Hector needs his mum, don't let your other son down now. He needs your fight."

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