~Everything's Not What It Seems~
Alex and Justin are siblings sent to Hogwarts to learn about magic just like their father. There they meet new friends, fall in love, and find out that truly everything is not what it seems.
Disclaimer: J.K Rowling and Disney Channel own the right to all these character. I am only borrowing them :)
"Remus? Tonks? Wasn't expecting you here." Molly said as she and Arthur moved past greeting Sirius to the couple standing in the kitchen doorway. Sirius turned his attention to the three younger Weasleys that were bickering as they rounded up their luggage. Their sister and Hermione stood behind them, watching on in boredom.
"Welcome children!" He said as he approached the five redhead. The boys went silent, turning their attention to him.
"Why hello, Mr. Black." George said with a smile.
"Thanks for having us." Fred added, beside him.
"Call me Sirius, Mr. Black was my father. I'm not very fond of that title." He explained with a smile.
"Hello Ron, Hermione, Ginny." He greeted the others as he looked at each of them. They each replied with a nod or smile as he looked at them.
"Sirius, by any chance is Justin back?" Hermione asked. "I was hoping to speak to him."
"No, unfortunately. I'm not actually sure when my son is planned to arrive. Dumbledore hasn't told me anything since he picked him up from the Russo's at the beginning of the summer." He frowned as he said this.
"What about Alex?" George asked. "When's she coming?"
"Funny you ask. Alex is upstairs as we speak. I hope you two don't mind, I set up sleeping bags for the both of you in her room. I was hoping you two could..." He paused as he thought over his next words.
"Don't worry, we've got it." George said before looking at his brother.
Fred turned to him with a smirk. "How angry will Alex be if we-"
"No." George cut him off. "Come on." He motioned Fred to follow him. "Let's go meet our troublemaking best friend. See if we can start planning the hijinks for the coming term."
"Now we're talking." Fred smirked as he followed his brother up the stairs.
Sirius turned back to the remaining three with a smile. "Is it wrong that I'm proud of Alex for befriending the most troublemaking students in the school?"
"Depends who you ask..." Ron responded, glancing at Hermione.
"Anyhow, I have arranged bedrooms for all of you. Ginny and Hermione, there is a room on the topmost floor, first door on your left. Ron you'll be on the same floor, first door on your right. You and Harry will be with Justin in his bedroom. I gave your mum and dad Harry's bedroom."
"Thank you, Sirius." Hermione replied with a smile.
"Of course. You all get settled. I need to show Molly around the kitchen and I have much to discuss with Arthur and Remus before the meeting in a few days."
The three nodded before making their way up the stairs. Sirius stood in the hallways for a moment, thinking about how he wished these children could enjoy their youth more, instead of worry about the likes of Voldemort. They fought so hard. This wasn't supposed to happen.
"They're stronger than you think." He heard Remus say as he came up behind his friend.
Sirius turned to him with a smile and nodded. "I know. I just wish they didn't have to worry about all this. A boy died, Remus. How many more?"
"I know. Unfortunately, it won't be the last. But we'll do everything we can to make sure they're prepared. I'm optimistic. Alex has been doing surprisingly well in her training."
"I'm not surprised." Sirius smiled to himself. "My daughter is brilliant."
"Takes from her mother." Remus looked at him knowingly.
"That she does." He agreed proudly. "I only hope Dumbledore spent the summer preparing Justin."
"I'm sure he did. Come on, I heard Molly snooping in your cabinets."
"Kreacher is going to like her." Sirius said sarcastically as he followed his friend to the kitchen.
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"Come on, Alex! Get outa bed!" Fred said as he nudged her side.
The two had seated themselves on either side of Alex, intentionally bugging her until she gave in. She has been hiding under her comforter for the last twenty minutes
"No."
"You owe us a lot of catching up, Alex." George said from the other side of her. "You hadn't responded to a single owl from us, all summer!"
She pulled her covers off her head and looked to her friend. "That's because I didn't read anyones owls all summer."
"Well that makes me slightly less offended." Fred laughed.
"Can't you guys just leave me alone." She groaned as she reached for the covers again.
George beat her to it and pulled them off of her. "No can do, Alex. We have a whole new year of trouble to plan. Our time in Hogwarts will only last so long. This is our senior year!"
"Whoop-tee-do. I have another three years to go." She rolled her eyes.
"Then it's time you enjoy it! Ced-"
"No!" Alex yelled frantically, cutting Fred off. "We don't say his name!"
"Sorry, Alex. I- it won't happen again." He said before looking to his brother in concern.
Alex looked between the two, noticing the way they looked at each other. She knew that look well, it's was how they all looked when they were talking about her.
"Stop it! Stop talking about me!"
"We didn't even say anything!" Fred said in exasperation.
"You didn't have to! You're doing the weird twin telepathy thing."
"Alex, we're just worried about our best friend. We haven't heard from you all summer, nor has anyone else. The only clue that you're even alive is Remus sending updates out to the Order."
"What's the hell is the Order?"
Fred and George shot each other an amused look. "We were hoping you'd ask." They replied in unison.
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"I want to join the Order!" Alex demanded as she charged into the kitchen, the twins trailing behind her. The room fell silent as multiple pairs of eyes turned in her direction. She wasn't surprised to find her father seated at the table with Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Remus, Tonks, and Mad Eye Moody. She was however, surprised to see Professor Snape amongst them.
Her dad stood up, a look of confusion on his face. "Alex, what is this about?"
"I want to join the Order and make sure Voldemort and his followers pay!"
"Alex." Sirius sighed. "It's not that simple."
"Dumbledore is putting together an army to face Voldemort and his followers. What's not simple about that? I want in because I want to fight the people that killed him!" She looked at him expectantly.
When he didn't answer, Remus stood up and stepped towards her, placing a hand on her shoulder. "Alex, Dumbledore's army is not out for revenge."
"Well I am! I want revenge because they took the person I love away from me!"
"Alex, I won't let you join the Order and get hurt because of these misguided intentions." Sirius said sternly as he stepped towards Remus and his daughter.
"I'm sure you'd let Harry and Justin join! Despite Cedric's death being basically their fault!"
"Alex!" Sirius said in surprise as he looked at his daughter in disbelief. The others looked on in dumbfounded silence.
"Alex-" Remus hesitated. "You don't actually blame Justin and Harry for what happened, do you?"
Alex turned to Remus, seeing the immense concern in his eyes. She realized it wasn't concern for her, but concern for her thoughts about her brother and Harry.
"Forget it. You'll take their side anyway. You all will." She shook her head at them, fighting back the tears as she turned and sprinted out of the room, passing her two best friends
"We'll go check on her-"
"You two have done quite enough!" Molly said angrily, stopping them both in their tracks. "You'll both stay here and leave the poor girl alone."
"But, mum-" George started to protest but was shut up by a stern look from his mother. "Fine."
"It seems we have a bigger problem on our hands." Remus said, looking at Sirius in doubt.
"It seems so..."
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"Is Alex sure that Dobby won't get in trouble?" Dobby asked Alex again as the two walked down Diagon Alley.
Alex shrugged in response. "No one knows you brought me here."
"Is it wise for Alex to be here? Alone?"
"Probably not." She shrugged again before reaching into her pocket. "Here." Alex extended her hand towards Dobby and opened it, revealing a few coins. "I heard you like socks."
His eyes lit up as he looked into Alex's palm. "Is Alex sure?"
"Yeah, just take the money and go." She put her hand forward as Dobby started to reach for the coins.
"How will Alex go back home?"
"I'll figure it out. Don't worry about me." She replied as Dobby took the money.
"If Alex is sure..."
"I am. Go enjoy yourself Dobby, and thanks for getting me out of there." She gave Dobby a encouraging smile before walking away from him.
She released a breath she didn't realize she was holding as she rounded the corner, losing sight of Dobby. Finally alone. Alex couldn't remember the last time she wasn't under a watchful eye. Even when she went out for a walk from Remus' house, she knew she was had a small amount of time of freedom before he or Tonks came looking for her. If she could bet, her dad or Remus would check in on her in an hour or two and spend some time searching the house for her before they realized she was missing. They'd call her phone and immediately realize she left it on her bed. Alex estimated that she had at least four hours before they found out she was in Diagon Alley. And since she was headed to Hogwarts in a few days, there wasn't any sort of punishment they could give her that would make a difference. She'd spent most of her time in her room since they'd arrive in London, and she'd welcome the punishment.
Alex rounded another corner, not really paying attention to where she was going. She wasn't even sure she was in Diagon Alley anymore... not that it mattered. The more lost she was, the longer it would take for them to find her. The longer she could be alone to her thoughts. Or maybe it was just a thought... it wasn't like her mind thought of anything else besides Cedric. Why couldn't she get him off her mind for just one moment? She contemplated if it would be easier to obliviate all her memories of Cedric. Would she rather keep all the good memories while holding on to the pain of his loss, or lose both the good memories and the pain? And even if she did choose to go through with the obliviate spell, she doubted she would be able convince anyone to use the spell on her. Her dad and Remus would be very much against it because they wouldn't want her to regret it later on. Fred or George would be very hesitant of going through with the spell as well, for the same reason as her dad and Remus. Hermione would be her top choice, but she knew her friend would never agree to it either. She didn't care to ask Harry or Justin, because frankly she can't stand the thought of being around them. Though out of anyone, those two owed it to her the most. There had to be was someone she could find who would do it. Someone who didn't care for her or Cedric.
"Russo?" Alex stopped, her eyes falling on white blond hair ahead of her. Confused, silver eyes caught her own as a smile crept on her lips. Maybe there was someone.
