Chapter Two- Aunt Marge's Big Mistake

When Alice and Harry headed down for breakfast they were tired, but alert. They knew that their Aunt and Uncle would forget that their birthday was today. As Alice entered the kitchen she saw that Dudley was watching TV as usual. She also saw Aunt Petunia at the kitchen table eating breakfast, which she made herself. Alice was the best at cooking besides Harry. Uncle Vernon was being his usual self, which was grumpy.

When she sat down with her small plate of food he smirked at her. "Well aren't you perky this morning?" his smirked turned into a sneer. He was mean today, but she didn't care. He didn't even notice her necklace around her neck.

"I am always perky, Uncle Vernon."

He raised his hand as if to slap her across the face. This time he actually slapped her. A bright red mark appeared on her cheek. Harry saw his sister get slapped. He felt his temper boil inside him. He knew that he had to control his temper, so he could go to Hogsmead this year. He knew that he would never get his permission slip signed. He brought his small breakfast over to the table.

"Your Aunt Marge is coming for a visit. There are three rules that need to be in place."

Alice's eyes widened in fear, "She's not coming here is she?" while Harry's narrowed in anger. He suddenly had an idea. "If I stick to these rules for a week then you will sign the form to visit the village at my school."

"First, you will keep a civil tongue while she's here."

"Okay, I will if she does."

"Second, Alice will cook all week while you restrain yourself from doing any funny business."

"I will if she does."

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"Thirdly, we told Marge that you attended St. Brutus's Secure Center for Boys. Alice attends Stonewall high where she's bullied. Which means Dudley is going to be mean to her everyday."

"What?" Harry was furious that his sister was going to get beaten up even more.

"Well, I better get going. Dudley do you want to come with?"

"No."

"Alright, see you in a bit."

As Uncle Vernon left the room, Harry turned to look at his sister. He noticed that there were tears in her eyes. He knew how scared she was that Aunt Marge would be arriving in a few hours. "Ali, I'm sorry that you need to get hurt just so my permission slip can be signed. What about your form? Don't you want it signed?"

"Harry, my form is already signed."

"Ali, won't your legs get weaker if Dudley hurts you much more? He would focus on another part of your body."

"I can handle it, Harry. Now let's hide all of our personal things that includes our birthday gifts."

"What a minute did you say that your form is already signed? Who signed it?"

"Harry hide our things now, ask later."

"Ali, are you sure that you can handle Dudley's anger everyday for a week?"

She nodded her head as a few tears rolled down her cheek. "I'm sure Harry."

Harry and Alice headed back upstairs to begin hiding their birthday gifts, homework, and personal things. Harry sent Hedwig and Errol back to the Burrow. Venus was back with a note attack to her leg. Alice untied it and quickly wrote another one to tie it on her owl's leg. She sent Venus back to Jasper's house. Her note from Jasper said: Ali, you will have to tell him eventually. Hagrid, Professor McGonagall, and I are the only ones who know the truth right? I can't wait to see you. I love you. Jazz.

"Alice, who signed your form?"

"Professor McGonagall I believe."

She knew that she would be fine because she still has the necklace that Jasper gave her for Christmas when she was eleven. It would alert him if she was in any danger. She was wearing it all the time now to keep her safe from danger and panic attacks. She knew that she had panic attacks when Jasper was attack. "Ali, we better get downstairs because we should be there before Aunt Marge gets here."

The twins walked down the stairs with minutes to spare. Alice's small body was attached to her brother. All that Harry wanted was to keep her as safe as possible. The door opened and in came Uncle Vernon and Aunt Marge with her dog Ripper. She went straight to Dudley, and hugged him as she handed him a wrapped box. She looked just her brother with the same chubbiness and mustache. She glared at Harry and Alice. "You two are still here are you?" Aunt Marge sneered. She handed them a box full of dog biscuits.

Uncle Vernon thrust Aunt Marge's suitcase into Harry's chest. It almost got the air knocked out of him. He heaved it up to the guest bedroom. After a few minutes he slowly headed back downstairs. Alice was busy in the kitchen. She was already hard at work. Harry noticed that there were already bruises forming on her arms. He knew that Dudley already started with his tormenting. Harry could easily see that she freezing up. He knew that she was having a small panic attack even though her back was turned. It was like he could feel it.

The first part of the week went fine. On the third night however, somehow Aunt Marge's wine glass shattered in her hand. Harry and Alice wanted to get upstairs after the incident. Uncle Vernon sneered, "Both of you get out of my sight."

"No, Vernon." Aunt Marge counteracted.

Finally, the final night arrived. Alice was forced to make a feast even though she and Harry wouldn't be allowed to eat it. The dinner went smoothly. During dessert, however, they started to talk about the twin's parents in a very disrespectful way. Alice was able control her temper by thinking about Jasper. Harry tried, but failed to control his temper. Within minutes Aunt Marge looked like a balloon and was floating away. While most of them were distracted Harry and Alice took the chance to run out of the room.

They ran upstairs and quickly packed their trunks. Alice's arms were sore, but she managed to drag it down the stairs. Harry was right behind her. Uncle Vernon then came running in and yelled, "Come back and put her right!"

"No, she deserved it. She deserved what she got."

"I'm tired of Dudley's beatings. Both of us are leaving." With that both Harry and Alice rushed out into the warm summer air.

Please Review. I know that Dudley wasn't supposed to be this mean, but there is a reason why he is. Why do you think that Professor McGonagall singed Alice's form to visit the village? If any of you have an idea please put it in the review box below. When do you want Alice to have her next vision? What do you want it to be about?