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August 14, 1981
The Burrow in Ottery St. Catchpole is normally a place of control chaos, today however is different. There is no chaos and everyone was on their best behavior. Today they were going to meet the newest member of their family. What made it more special for everyone was this new member wasn't like them. This would be their sister and for everyone this was a very special day. They had no idea really how special it was and the younger ones wouldn't understand for a few years.
Albus Dumbledore the Headmaster of Hogwarts Witchcraft and Wizardry wasn't haven't his best day. His thoughts were running a meter a second and he was having trouble sorting them out. This happened to him every time he thought about the Potters. He hadn't heard from them since the day he visited them in the hospital. Neither had any of their friends from the Order. Sirius and Remus had been distraught when he had told them that their friends had gone into hiding. That was all he could anyone, as if anyone would believe what truly happened.
Albus also knew that Voldemort was looking for the Potters. Hunting would be a more accurate description. Dumbledore had seen the result of the hunt first hand. Several Ministry Officials had turned up dead after who knows how long of being tortured. Albus also knew why Voldemort was searching for them. Severus had actually just left his office, which was the reason Albus was pacing.
A blinding flash of light behind him interrupted the Headmaster's thoughts. He spun around with his wand out and came face to face with the smiling face of James Potter.
"Hello Headmaster, how have you been?" Asked James.
Albus was struck dumb for a few moments staring at James. James wasn't how he remembered, gone were the glasses and the wizard robes. James was wearing a brown shirt that fastened at the shoulder and black pants. Once Dumbledore had recovered he smiled and put his wand away.
"James, my boy! I was just thinking about you and Lily. How are your lovely wife and son?"
Now it was James' turn to smile before he answered.
"Lily is fine, she wanted to come with me but we couldn't bring Harry with us at the moment. As for Harry, well let's just say that when he starts at Hogwarts you're going to have your hands full."
James had a mischievous smile and a twinkle in his eye as he said the last part. All Albus could do was shack his head and sigh.
"So you're telling me that I can expect another Marauder to grace the halls of Hogwarts in 10 years. Thank you for the warning but I don't believe I'll warn the rest of the staff. I feel they will appreciate the surprise more without prior knowledge."
James had to laugh at that, he could just imagine McGonagall's reaction if she heard what the Headmaster had just said. He sighed and grew serious.
"May we sit Albus, my visit is actually about business."
The Headmaster nodded and moved to the seat behind his desk. James sat across from him and said.
"I'm here because according to Merlin the girl we have been waiting for should have been born or will be very soon. Lily and I were wondering if you had any knowledge of who she might be."
Dumbledore looked thoughtful for a moment before answering.
"The only red haired girl that has been recently is to Arthur and Molly Weasley. Do you know them? They are both in the Order and Arthur works for the Ministry."
James nodded and said.
"Yes, I remember them from the meetings. Never got to know them but I guess that will change. Do you know where they live? I would like to visit them and have a talk with them."
Dumbledore smiled and chuckled a little.
"Yes, I'm sure you have much to discuss and if you don't mind I would like to go with you. Molly should actually be coming home from the hospital today. Let me call Arthur and see if they are there."
Dumbeldore stood and went over to his fireplace, he threw some floo powder into the fire and stuck his head in calling out.
"The Burrow."
In a few moments he heard a child's voice call out.
"Dad, Professor Dumbledore is calling!"
Then he saw William Weasley walk in front of the fire.
"Hello Professor, mum and dad just got back. Mom went to lay down and dad should be here in a moment."
Dumbledore smiled at the child and said.
"Thank you William and how are you this wonderful day? How is your sister?"
William had scowled when he was called William but brightened when his sister was mentioned and he smiled at the Headmaster.
"Oh, she is the so pretty. I think I like having a sister."
The Headmaster chuckled at that and was about to continue his conversation with the young boy when he saw Arthur walk into the room. Instead he said.
"Hello Arthur and congratulations. The first girl in how many generations of Weasleys is it?"
Arthur Weasley beamed at the Headmaster and said.
"Several Professor, what can I do for you today?"
Albus smiled at the younger man and answered.
"I was hoping myself and a friend would be able to come over and talk to you and Molly for a while."
Arthur frowned as he answered.
"Your always welcome here Professor, you know that. Is it something to do with the Order? Has anything happened?"
Dumbledore shock his head.
"No my dear boy, nothing like that. Just that we need to speak to you as soon as it is acceptable with you and Molly. I know she just got released from the hospital and needs her rest. We won't take anymore of your time then we need too."
Arthur nodded at the Headmaster and said.
"Ok Professor, come on thru and I'll go get Molly."
Albus smiled at him again and said.
"Take your time my boy, we will be there soon but not right away."
With that the Headmaster was gone. Arthur frowned at the fireplace for a minute then turned toward his oldest son and asked."
"Where are your brothers?"
Bill smiled at his father and answered.
"Fred and George are seeing if they can get Ron to climb on top of Percy's head and stay there. Charlie is making sure no one gets hurt."
Arthur shook his head and said.
"Ok, I'm going to get your mum. Go make sure everyone is ok and stays out of trouble."
Bill laughed as he headed out the door to find his brothers. It wasn't that hard with Percy's screaming, Fred, George, Charlie and Ron's laughing.
Arthur shook his head at his sons' antics and went to see how is two women were doing. Two women, just the thought made him want to scream to the world that he had a daughter.
Albus pulled his head out of the fire and turned toward James.
"Arthur said we could come over when we wanted to. Should we go?"
James shock his head slowly and looked thoughtful for a moment.
"No, I want Lily and Harry with me when we visit the Weasleys. Let me go see if they are able to come. I'll be back as soon as I can."
Before the Headmaster could say anything games pulled a white device out of the pocket of his pants and pushes a button on it. There is a blinding flash of white light and Albus finds he's alone in his office once again. Sighing to himself he mutters.
"I wish you won't do that James, I have no idea how you do it."
Fawkes thrilled soothingly at the Headmaster who smiled at the Phoenix.
"I wish I knew what was happening with the Potters, Fawkes. Where ever they have been has they obviously have learned a great deal but I still must tell them that Voldemort is after them. They have to know the danger they are in."
As Albus started pacing again his Phoenix just followed him with his eyes. After about five minutes there was another flash of light, James, Lily and little Harry were standing in front of the Headmaster.
"Albus! So good to see you, how have things been going in the world?" asked Lily.
She hugged the old Headmaster and smiled at him. Looking down at her son she said.
"Harry, this is the Headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore, say hello."
The little boy looked up at the old man with the long beard and blinked at him slowly and said.
"Hewo."
Lily beamed at her son and Albus had to chuckle.
"Hello Harry, you've grown quite a bit since I last saw you."
Harry had lost interest in the old man and was busy looking around the room. His gaze seemed to be studying everything, it didn't stop until his eyes fell on Fawkes who cooed at the little child. Harry's little hand reached up and pulled on Lily's sleeve.
"Ma, wat dat?"
Lily turned so she could look to where her son was staring and smiled at the Phoenix.
"That's a Phoenix lov, he is a magical bird that the Headmaster owns."
The little boy looked back at Albus then back at the Phoenix.
"Oh, kay."
Albus looked at Lily and James with wonder. He had seen children Harry's age understand some of what is being said but never to this level. His face must of been humorous because James snorted and said.
"We know Albus, he can understand everything and I mean everything. The vocabulary is challenging for him at the moment but since he has only been talking for a month we aren't complaining."
Lily nodded and smiled at the Headmaster.
"If you think that is something you should be around if he gets his hands on a wand."
She hugs Harry a little tighter and he tries to squirm away.
"Sop ma, don?"
Lily laughs and kisses the top of his head.
"No Harry, we aren't staying here long remember. We are going to the Weasleys."
Harry stops his squirming and looks up at his mother. His brow frowns in concentration for a moment then he closes his eyes. Then he nods his head and opens his eyes.
"Yes, see me Gin."
James shakes his head at his son.
"I really wish you wanted to see some liquor that the Weasleys have. You know Albus, he's been saying that for 3 days. It is getting rather tiresome."
Albus Dumbledore didn't think he could be surprised even more then he all ready was by Harry but he was wrong. He looked from Harry to Lily then to James and said.
"James, the Weasleys' daughter was born 3 days ago and her name is Ginevra Molly Weasley. I think your son has been talking about her."
Harry was nodding his head and smiling at the old man.
"Ma, he smat."
Lily got over her shock quickly and laughed at her son.
"Yes Harry, he wouldn't be the Headmaster of Hogwarts if he wasn't a very smart wizard. Well, if everyone is ready I guess we should go."
Lily pulled a white device out of her pocket that looked just like the on James had used before and pushed a button on it. With a flash of white light Fawkes was left alone in the Headmaster's office.
Arthur Weasley was just about to sit down next to his wife when there was a knock at the door.
"That must be Professor Dumbledore, I'll be right back."
Going into the kitchen he opened the door to reveal Professor Albus Dumbledore and two people Arthur knew by their faces and reputations but had never meet them face to face. He greeted the Headmaster warmly.
"Welcome Professor, please come in."
They shook hands and Albus said.
"Arthur, I don't know if you've meet the Potters, this is James and Lily Potter and the little guy is Harry their son."
Hand shacks were exchanged and Arthur even got a wave from Harry. Together they all went into the living room and greets were made again with Molly. Once everyone was seated Professor Dumbledore drew his wand and cast a privacy spell on the room and said.
"Arthur, Molly the reason I asked if we could meet with you today was for several reasons. First I would like to offer my congratulations on the birth of your daughter."
Arthur smiled at him and said.
"Thank you Professor."
Albus nodded and grew thoughtful for a moment then turned toward James and Lily.
"I'm not sure where exactly to begin, maybe one of you could."
Lily nodded at the Headmaster and turning toward the Weasleys said.
"What I'm about to say is very hard to believe but I promise you it is the truth."
Before she could continue several things happened in quick succession. From the upstairs cry began and Molly rose to go to her daughter. Harry's head had snapped around toward the noise causing Lily to look down at her son. He closed his eyes for a moment then disappeared. The crying upstairs stopped almost at once but Lily cried out.
"HARRY!"
James stood and put his hand on his wife's shoulder and looked at his hosts with an apologetic face.
"Harry does that sometimes, Molly if you go check on your daughter I'm sure you'll find she is fine and our son with her."
Molly gapped at him for a moment then rushed up the stairs. Lily turned toward Arthur and said.
"We are sorry, we had hoped we could explain everything to you but it seems Harry had other ideas."
Arthur looked more confused by the second and when Molly walked back into the room he started to get worried. Molly looked totally lost as she turned her gaze on the Potters.
"Their asleep, curled up together in Ginevra's crib. Just asleep."
Lily smiled at the other women before turning serious.
"Ok, since both children are asleep let me try this again. Before the Founders built Hogwarts Merlin came to Godric Gryffindor with a scroll and instructions on what to do with the scroll…"
Albus and James had filed in any part that Lily had forgotten about the history of the Ancients and the Scroll of Merlin. Once she had finished speaking a silence feel, Arthur looked thoughtful, Molly had a worried look on her face, James & Lily were sharing glances at each other and Dumbledore also looked thoughtful. Finally Arthur broke the silence by asking.
"You believe our Ginevra is the girl that Merlin spoke of?"
Albus smiled at Arthur and said.
"Oh, without a doubt Ginevra is the girl Merlin spoke of. For one thing your daughter is the only redhead born since January and another is the way Harry reacts toward her. From what I understand and correct me if I'm wrong James and Lily but Harry has been asking about "His Gin" for three days now."
Lily nodded and James chuckled and answered.
"Yes Albus he has, it's been bloody annoying to tell you the truth. He hasn't shut up, well unless he was…"
Lily shot a glare at her husband and scowled him.
"Not here James!"
Lily looked at the couple and the Headmaster and said.
"I'm sorry but there are things we can't speak openly about. At least not here. We have a place we could speak more openly at and we would love for you to come with us. However you should know that if you do we have no way of getting news of the Wizarding World and your lives will change dramatically."
James huffed at his wife and said.
"Lily stop that, you're not giving them the best mental picture."
James turned toward the Weasleys and said.
"We would love for your whole family to come stay with us. If you decide to join us you will have an entire new world open up for you and you will understand the Wizard World much better. Trust me, I know how hard of a decision this is and I don't advice you one way or another but know that your daughter won't be happy unless she is with Harry and the same is true for Harry."
Molly spoke the question that first came to her mind.
"What about Bill? He is supposed to start Hogwarts next year. Would we have to give up everything we know?"
James laughed and smiled at her.
"No Molly, all your sons and daughter will go to Hogwarts, so will Harry. Merlin has made it quite clear that both Harry and Ginevra must be trained to control magic. They both will just have other powers that will set them apart from the rest of the Wizarding World."
Lily interrupted her husband at this point.
"Molly, I understand. Your scared, so am I but I also know that my son and your daughter are meant to be together. Harry is just over a year old and already does magic that no third year at Hogwarts could do and I have no doubt your daughter will be the same way."
She paused for a moment the said.
"Molly, Arthur there is a Dark Lord out there. How long will it be before he turns his wrath against you and your family? You are known supporters of the light. We are offering you a place to raise your family that he and his supports have no chance of ever finding."
Albus sighed and interrupted Lily.
"James, Lily I'm afraid you don't know how much danger you are in. It seems that someone overheard what I told you last time I spoke with you, Lord Voldemort has been hunting you since then."
Lily gasped and James stood up abruptly as rage surged threw his body.
"WHAT! AND YOU ARE JUST TELLING US THIS NOW!"
Lily reached up and grasped his hand. James looked down at his wife and sighed. He sat back down and gathered her in a hug. Turning toward the Headmaster and said.
"I'm sorry I yelled at you Headmaster. I know you haven't had the chance yet. So much as happened. I guess either way this is the last time you'll be seeing us for awhile."
Albus hadn't looked and felt this old in a long time. He was about to agree with James when all the Weasley children burst into the room, Charlie was caring little Ron and they all looked out of breath. Bill gasped out.
"Da, Ma, Death Eaters here."