Chapter 8:

Katie looked at Fred and George. She had a smug look on her face. Fred opened and closed his mouth, not knowing what to say.

"Told you so," Ginny said in a sing-song voice as she slipped past the twins. She exited the area behind the counter, and walked up to the young woman; who was about to pick up some Chocolate Frog Trading Cards that sprayed a fair amount of water on the person holding them. "You know," she said to the woman. "I would highly recommend not picking those up. They spray water on you." The woman gasped, and spun around. "I'm sorry if I startled you."

"Oh, it's no problem. Weren't you just in Flourish and Blotts?" the woman asked.

Ginny extended her hand, and said, "Ginny Potter." The woman shook her hand.

"Rose Caron," she said. "You wouldn't happen to be related to the Harry Potter…would you?"

"Actually, he's my husband." She paused. "So, Rose Carson, what brings you to this dump my brothers try to call a shop?" Rose looked around.

"Your brothers own this place? That's pretty cool!"

"It's nothing. Umm…Rose, you remember in Flourish and Blotts how I told you that you look like someone that I know?" Rose nodded. "Well, I was wondering if you'd like to meet her for dinner tonight." Rose thought for a few seconds.

"I'd really like to. I'm staying at the Leaky Cauldron if you want to eat there."

"Sure. We'll be there around 7:30. I'll see you then." Ginny and Rose shook hands again, and Rose returned to wandering around the shop.

"Hey, Gin! What time do you need to be home today!" George asked his sister.

"In about an hour or so," replied Ginny. "Gabrielle and the twins are spending the night. Bill and Fleur are going out for the night, and Gabrielle doesn't like to be alone at night."

Katie said, "That's understandable, I mean, she was home alone when she was attacked by Death Eaters. I'd be afraid too." Ginny looked at her watch.

"I should go home now. I need to get Lily before Harry gets home. I'll see you guys later."

Ginny Disapparated, and appeared in her kitchen. She could hear Lily playing with Eve in the other room.

"Lily! I'm back!" she called out.

"You're back early. Did you get everything that you needed?" Lily asked as Ginny entered the room. She stood up, and left Eve to play with her toys on the floor.

"Lily, Harry's an only child, right?"
"Of course, dear."

"Than who's Rose?" The color drained from Lily's face as she sank into the nearby armchair.

"Rose, Rose is Harry's twin sister. The twin sister we thought had died when James and I were k-killed."

"Died?" Ginny repeated. "But how?"
From the doorway Sirius said, "Remus and I searched the wreckage as soon as we got there." His voice was barely above a whisper. Both Lily and Ginny hadn't heard him arrive. "We found Harry fairly quickly; he had a very big mouth when he was a baby." Ginny smiled. "We never found Rose, so after a few hours, we thought she was dead. Remus wouldn't give up, he's her godfather."

"So, I basically ran into my sister-in-law that everyone thought was dead?"

"Did you actually talk to her?" Sirius asked. Ginny nodded.

"I made plans to meet her for dinner, and Lily, I was wondering if you'd come with me." Silent tears slid down Lily's cheeks.

"Of course," the older woman said. "But first, James and I have to talk to Harry. I have a feeling that even he doesn't know about Rose."

"One question though," said Sirius. "How is it that the Order didn't know about Rose's survival?" Sirius didn't get his answer. James and Harry were back.

Harry came in, and gave Ginny a kiss on the cheek. He then kissed the top of Eve's head.

"You're back early," Ginny said.

"Really short game. England caught the Snitch within half an hour," James explained. Lily took James' arm, and whispered something in his ear.

His face immediately lit up, and he said to his son, "We'll be right back." Harry opened his mouth to ask his parents where they were going, but they Disapparated before he could say anything.

Ginny wrapped her arms around Harry's waist, and rested her head on his chest. Sirius sat down across from Eve.

"Why did my parents leave so suddenly?" Harry asked him.

"Sworn to secrecy, sorry Harry. You'll find out soon enough though." Eve picked up her teddy bear, and made an attempt to thrown it at Sirius. In retaliation, Sirius began to tickle the child. Harry and Ginny both laughed.

"Looks like we have two children with us today," Ginny said. Squeals and laughter were heard coming from the foyer.

"Make that four," replied Harry.

Andre and Noel came running into the room. They immediately jumped on Sirius, screaming his name.

"Watch the baby!" Fleur called out as she came into the room. "Watch Eve!"

"Hello, Fleur," said Harry.

"Hello. Thanks again for letting the twins and Gabrielle stay here tonight," the blonde said.

"No problem. I'm actually going out for a little while with Lily, but Harry will be here." Ginny explained.

"As of when?" Harry asked.

"A few hours ago."

"With who?"

"Your Mum and someone else." Harry rolled his eyes. What is it with women and keeping secrets?

"Harry!" James called form the kitchen. "Could you come here please?"
"I'm a little busy, Dad," replied Harry.

Fleur said, "No, no, I should get going anyway. Gabrielle is in the kitchen-"

"No, I'm right here!" Gabrielle exclaimed as she sat on the loveseat.

"Okay, Gabrielle is right here, and now I really have to go." She kissed Andre, Noel, and Gabrielle on the head, and Disapparated.

"Gabrielle, I'll be in the kitchen; just shout if you need anything," Ginny said. Gabrielle nodded, and began to read the book she had brought.

Meanwhile, Lily, James, Sirius, and Harry were all talking in the kitchen. Ginny slipped silently into the back of the room.

"Harry, there's no easy way to tell you this. So, we're just going to come out and say it," James told his son. Harry was beginning to get worried.

"Is everything alright, Dad?" he asked.

Lily said, "Everything's fine, honey. Before we begin, I want you to know that we thought that she was dead. And that's why we didn't tell you that you have a twin sister." Harry didn't speak. Nobody spoke for a few minutes.

"Why?" he asked at last. His eyes were fixed on his lap. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"We thought she was dead," replied James.

"Yeah, sure. That's a really good reason," said Harry sarcastically.

"Harry!" Ginny exclaimed. Harry turned around in his seat.

"You stay out of this, Gin!" Ginny bit her lip to stop herself from saying anything else. Harry was becoming stressed out, and he didn't need a fight with her to make things worse.

"Harry, odn't get mad at Ginny because of this, and don't start blaming your parents," Sirius said sternly. "If anyone's to blame, it's me and Remus. We're the ones that didn't tell you, and we should have. Rose's survival is a surprise to us all."
"Why are you choosing now to tell me this?"
"Because Ginny and your Mother are going to meet her for dinner tonight. Ginny ran into her at Diagon Alley. Rose looks exactly like your Mother, and that's how Ginny recognized her," James replied.

"So, Ginny knew?"
"No, I noticed the close resemblance, and came home and asked you Mum about it. I was surprised too!" Ginny took a step forward.

"I'm coming with you," Harry said coldly.

"No, you're not. You're too hot-headed, and someone has to stay here with the kids," Ginny said confidently. Harry stood up quickly, knocking his chair over. He grabbed Ginny's shoulders firmly.

"Fine. Go," he whispered. "Have fun with the sister of mind that I've never met!" Then, he shoved Ginny against the wall, and stormed out of the room.

Ginny looked dazed for a few seconds before she broke down, and began to cry. Lily rushed over to her, and pulled her close to her.

"Its okay, Ginny. Don't worry about Harry. He's just upset about this whole thing," she said quietly.

"I'm going to go and talk to him," James said, standing up.

"No, he'll start yelling again, and that'll make things worse," said Ginny. "I don't understand why he blew up like that."

Sirius asked her, "How would you react if you found out that you have a twin sister?"

"I'd be mad, but how Harry reacted just now isn't how he normally reacts. Usually, he becomes very secluded, and doesn't react for a while. Then, he blows up one day like he did right now."
"Me work in ways unknown to us women," Lily informed her.

"I thought that it was the other way around," James spoke up. Lily shot him a deadly stare, causing Ginny to smile slightly.

"I hope the kids didn't hear all the yelling," she said, almost to herself.

"Don't worry, I put a silencing charm on the door," explained James.

"Good job, Prongs! You've finally done something right!" Sirius exclaimed. Seeing how tired Ginny looked, Lily suggested that she go lay down, and she'll wake her up when they had to leave.

Later that evening, Lily woke Ginny up from her nap. They told Gabrielle that they would be back later, and asked her to tell Harry that if she saw him. Harry had locked himself in his room, and refused to talk to anyone. Then, they Apparated at the Leaky Cauldron. Ginny spotted Rose sitting at a table in the back. Lily seemed slightly apprehensive, but followed Ginny nonetheless. Rose stood up when she saw Ginny approaching her, but froze when she saw Lily.

"Um, Rose," Ginny said. "This is my Mother-in-Law, Lily Potter."

A/N: So there you go….longer chapter! Some of chapter 9 is done, so give me a few days. Until next time.

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