Hey everyone! I know it's been a long time since I have updated. I finally finished my graduate degree in 2019 and everything got so chaotic. Thank you to everyone who has stuck around and the continuous support. I looked back at both The Potter Twins and The Runaway Twin and realized that there are a lot of inconsistencies and a lot of open ended questions/plot holes. I also realized that I have many grammar issues and spelling issues that I didn't notice until reading it through (I still have some grammar issues in my writing). Sometimes I write so fast and then forget to go back and fix them. I was also 15 when I started writing this story, so a lot of this had to do with being inexperienced, so I want to thank everyone for all the compliments and advice. I do not think I am going to continue this story. As I stated prior I started writing The Potter Twins when I was 15 years old and I loved the idea of writing a story combining my love for Harry Potter and Twilight. When I originally started the Potter Twins I had no idea where I wanted to go with the story and just went with the flow. I have learned so much from writing the Potter Twins and taking a couple years off from writing. I have changed so much and my interests have changed. I have thought of new story ideas. I had this chapter sitting in my computer finished and so many ideas written out but never published or put together because I didn't know if I wanted to continue to write this story. I finally decided to publish this chapter to clear some plot holes from the previous story, to inform you guys, my readers, of my hesitation in continuing this story, and to publish at least one more chapter for this story. I will let all of you know once my final decision has been made. Thank you again for the support!

PLOT HOLES

Do Bella Swan and Bella Potter look alike?

Yes Bella Swan and Bella Potter look alike. So this is very much like a Cedric/Edward scenario. There are some differences such as the shade of her hair color and eye color. I know I mentioned multiple times that Charlie actually did have a daughter named Bella, but never addressed whether or not they looked alike.

How do the Cullens not recognize Bella?

So this ties in to why no one but Angela and the wolves were able to remember who Bella was. Because Forks is a small community and everyone basically knows everyone, it would be weird if Bella ever came back to Forks later on. So before leaving a spell was put on Bella so that everyone she came into contact with who was not magical/witches/wizard would forget who she was once she decided to leave and go back to Hogwarts. Because the Cullens are human but magical at the same time (they are not true vampires), it only makes sense that the spell wouldn't work correctly. Therefore the Cullens were able to remember who she was, their experiences with her, the way she smells or blush, but they were unable to remember her physical appearance.

How were Angela, Victoria, and the wolves able to remember Bella?

So I kind of explained this while answering the previous question. Angela is a witch and therefore can remember who Bella is and what she looks like. This also falls into why Victoria could remember Bella. Victoria was a witch before becoming a vampire. The wolves are of witch/wizard descent like Charlie just not witches/wizards, therefore they can remember who she is. My intent was to later go into detail about the wolves, and maybe even add more packs from different tribes with different shapeshifter abilities.

Tom Riddle going to school with Harry and Bella's Parents?

So I know that Tom Riddle did not attend school at the same time as Sirius and Remus, but as I read the Harry Potter Series that was one of the plot holes that I had while reading it. They never really spend time explaining how Voldemort building his army affects Sirius and Remus while they are at school. How was it not mentioned that he was building an army while they attended school. Sure I could have missed these details, but for the purpose of this story they all went to school together but Riddle is older than them and Hagrid is older than Riddle.

Here is the new chapter. I hope you all like it!

The Runaway Twin

Chapter 3

Third Person

In Hogwarts Castle following the events at the Ministry

Edward woke up in a panic. Everything was heightened. He immediately dropped into a fighting stance remembering the events that occurred. He looked around him not really recognizing where he was. He definitely wasn't in the ministry, but he wasn't at Hogwarts either. He could faintly hear voices coming from one of the rooms above him.

As he started to calm down, he could faintly make out the voice of Dumbledore and Professor Snape. He cautiously made his way towards the voices. Even though the voices sounded like that of Dumbledore and Snape, with magic anything was possible. It also did not help that his senses seemed duller than normal. He was also unable to make out the thoughts of people he was hearing. He made his way out of the room and towards the stairs that led to the voices. As he made his way closer he could also make out the voices of Remus and Sirius who were clearly talking in hushed voices.

"I see you have finally awoken," Dumbledore stated when Edward had reached the outside of the room.

Upon entering the room

"Where's Bella? Is she safe?" Edward asked.

"She's safe Son," Sirius reassured him. He tried to take on a softer exterior with the young vampire. A lot was going to change for him. A lot was going to change for the vampire world in general. Sirius knew that he would need someone who had a softer touch. He was losing his family, the love of his life, and possibly even his vampire abilities. Edward would need someone to support him and talk to.

"What's going on?" Edward questioned. He remembered everything that happened. He remembered diving in front of Bella and the pain that briefly followed before nothing. Nothing but the blackness, the cold, and the quiet that surrounded him.

"You've been asleep for two days," Remus stated walking over to him.

"I don't understand. Vampires don't sleep," Edward told Remus. Edward was confused he had so much going through his head but he couldn't stay focused on one particular thought.

"The killing curse did not affect you the way we thought it would," Dumbledore stated entering the conversation. "Cold Ones and Vampires are more different than we originally thought," he continued. "The killing curse didn't kill you like it would normal vampires. It seems to have a slight reversing effect on the venom that runs through your veins."

"What does that mean?" Edward finally asked.

"We don't know," Snape told him. His tone giving off his normal harshness with a slight tone of sadness. "All we know is that it temporarily restarted your heart and some of the traits that you once had are now gone. For example, you eyes are no longer the golden eyes of an animal drinking Cold One, but green as though you were still human"

"Cold Ones and Wizards have ignored one another for so long due to the truce between the Volturi and the Wizarding World during the fight between the werewolves." Dumbledore informed the group. "The Volturi did not want to get involved in the Wizarding World and the Wizarding World would rather turn a blind eye than start a war that could cause the deaths of more wizards and witches than they could count."

"I don't really care about me," Edward stated. Of course he wanted to know what exactly was going on, but all he wanted to do is see Bella. He needed to know that she was okay. "I need to see Bella."

"You can't Son," Sirius told him.

"Why not?" Edward hissed at the group. He could see the tension in the room shift. Everyone was already on high alert, and his change in demeanor didn't help the situation.

"Because everyone believes you are dead," Dumbledore told him.

"Why would you let them think I was dead!" Edward roared ready to jump at the group of men.

"Because no one knew if you would survive," Dumbledore told him. "And you being dead helps Bella more than you being alive does." Dumbledore had to convince the young vampire that him letting everyone continue to believe that he was dead was in the best interest for Bella.

"We can use your death to help Bella," Sirius told the young vampire.

"How?" Edward asked. Bella… Bella… That was the one name that kept running through his mind.

"Bella needs allies," Remus told him. "And you can get them. No one knows you are alive, so no one will be trying to stop you."

Edward wanted to do everything in his power to help Bella. He might not agree with letting the world believe he was dead but if Remus and Sirius thought that it was best maybe it was. "I'm in." Edward told the group.

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It took months for Edward to get the hang of everything going on around him. He soon realized that the killing curse affected more than just his eyes. He was still as fast and strong as he used to be, but not as hard as rock like he used to be. It still took a lot to hurt him but he could be hurt easier than before. Also, he no longer sparkled in the sun. He could go out in the sun and not be affected by its glistening rays. This made moving around much easier. He no longer had to hide in the shadows when it was sunny. Edward also noticed that his temperature was more than that of a human. It was still cold to the touch but not nearly as much as it used to be, and he no longer lusted after the blood of humans. He still needed blood to survive, but it was no longer the main focus in his mind. This made it so much easier to interact with humans when necessary. The biggest change was the loss or change in his ability.

At first Edward thought that he had completely lost his ability. He could no longer make out the subtle voices of Dumbledore, Sirius, and Remus. Everything was quiet. At first he believed it was just due to them being wizards. Edward always had trouble reading the thoughts of the Wizards around him after arriving at Hogwarts and could never hear Bella's thoughts. He assumed this was due to a charm or potion that protected the mind from his gift. He soon realized that was not the case when he went to find his first ally, the nomad Garret.

He was traveling through town trying to pick up Garret's scent. He soon realized that everything was too quiet. There was no longer the buzz of thoughts running through his brain. He could no longer hear what everyone around him was thinking. He became flustered at the thought and sent him into a panic. He knew that if his heart was still beating it would be racing. He felt that he could no longer protect his family.

Edward spent years relying on his gift to protect himself and his family. Sometimes it was a nuisance, but most of the time he felt comfort in knowing that if there was danger, he could protect himself and his family. He could have silent conversations with his family and those close to him. It would also make it harder to track those that were out to harm them or in this case track the allies that he needed. He would use his gift to pick up on the subtle hints that humans would pick up about a vampire's presence.

For the most part, vampires stayed hidden to the rest of the world, but humans would still notice some of the things that happened. For example, a human might pick up on the rushing of the wind as a vampire ran by looking for their prey. Their hairs would stand up on their neck and suddenly become tense when being watched. People who didn't encounter a vampire would brush it off as a coincidence, a cold spell, or just a bad feeling in the air.

He then realized how alone he felt. Edward never noticed the comfort of constantly hearing the thoughts of others. He could chuckle and the stupid thoughts that ran through the minds of others who were completely oblivious to the darkness and secret worlds around them. Humans were always so wrapped up in whatever drama was going on in their day to day lives that they never seemed to see beyond the bigger picture. Life was always too fragile and temporary with humans. This always pulled Edward towards them; it's one of the things that pulled him towards Bella, but even then, Bella was so much different.

She looked beyond the drama of high school, and she saw straight into his soul. It was like she knew the hardships that faced the world. It was like she was constantly finding an inner war. After realizing how true his suspicions were, he began to see a different side of her. A side that was so protective of others. He had seen it with James, but he never realized how much she was really willing to give up. It wasn't just her family or friends that she was fighting for, it was the whole world. He had to protect Bella at all costs, and he would do anything to do so. He would find the allies she needed to save and

protect the world.

It took Edward some time, but he was able to track down Garret while he was feeding on a man who had just attacked someone. It was the screams of the victim that had alerted Edward to his presence. Edward approached the man cautiously having only met him once during his travels with Carlisle. He told Garret of the troubles that faced the world due to You-Know-Who's desire to rule the wizarding world. Garret was hesitant at first, he knew nothing of the wizarding world besides the few rumors that had been passed down by the Volutri. The changes that Edward faced also concerned the nomad.

"You know I do not get involved with affairs that affect the British," Garret told Edward. He held much distain for the British after having fought in the Revolutionary War in the 1770's.

"Garret, it is more than just a war with the British." Edward reasoned with the nomad. "This wizard will not just stop at England. He will go after all non-magical and muggle born wizards. He will go after anyone and anything he deems not pure." Edward paused. "Garret, he would consider us, vampires, cold ones, not pure."

Garret took a moment to think about it. Did he really want to get involved with a war that didn't affect him, but if Edward was telling the truth he would be a part of it eventually. "Okay." He told Edward with a sigh.

"Go meet up with Carlisle in Alaska," Edward told the nomad. "He should be able to tell you what next steps are need." He paused. "Just don't let him know I sent you." Garret spared Edward a look of confusion before heading off to find Carlisle in Alaska. Edward knew that's where Carlisle would head first to find allies. The Denali Clan has been friends with Carlisle and Esme a long time.

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Denali, Alaska

Carlisle and Esme were in Denali, Alaska to meet with their friends from the Denali Clan. The Denali Clan consisted of Kate, Tanya, Irina, Eleazer, Carmen and now Laurent. Carlisle figured it was better to start with the Denali clan and then head to the Volturi. He believed that Aro was more likely to listen to the united front of himself and Eleazer, than if Carlisle had gone by himself or with Esme. The two men had at one point been trusted friends of the Volturi. Both had spent many years with the coven and had relationships with the three rulers.

In all honesty, Carlisle was more worried about Caius. Caius was the more vicious of the three and was more likely to side with You-Know-Who. Aro was more curious than vicious and was more worried about protecting his reputation and his wife Sulpicia. The Volturi once fought alongside the wizards to destroy the werewolves. Some still existed hidden within the wizarding world afraid to leave.

Carlisle knew that Aro would be wary of helping because of Remus, but Remus was not like other werewolves. Remus was ashamed of his werewolf side and did everything he could to not be the vicious creature that turned him. Caius on the other hand hated werewolves and would do anything to destroy them even if it meant siding with the enemy. Carlisle just hoped his need for self preservation over took his desire to destroy all werewolves.

Carlisle and Esme pulled into the house that belonged to the clan and stopped. Waiting outside for them was Carmen, Eleazer, Tanya, and Kate. They paused briefly looking at each other in silent comfort before getting out.

"Carlisle," Tanya stated with excitement and concern. "What are you doing here?"

I hope you guys like this chapter. Please let me know what you think. I always appreciate the feedback.