The Potter Twins and the Sorcerer's Stone

Farewells & A Trip Back Home

Rose's POV: 

It was the morning after my brother and I had faced our long-time enemy; Voldemort. We were knocked out after all of the conflicts so I didn't remember much after I fainted. I woke up in the Hospital Wing to find Harry in a hospital bed to the right of me; I had also discovered Hermione, Ron, and a few other Gryffindors had visited our beds, leaving us gifts and treats for when we woke up. Dumbledore suddenly strolled in slowly and greeted me with a soft and comforting smile. He walked over to Harry's bed to feel his temperature by placing a hand on his forehead before walking over to my bed and sitting down at the end of it.

"What happened to us? After we fainted Professor Dumbledore?" I asked curiously. 

"Well, young Rose, after you, your brother, and Voldemort faced each other in the chamber, myself, Professor McGonagall, and Hagrid were able to find you both down here and immediately take you up here to be checked on by Madam Pomfrey. We were lucky that neither of you faced any fatal injuries so we just allowed you both some time to rest.." Dumbledore spoke calmly.

"But...how did you know we were down there? Hermione had already taken Ron to the hospital by then...." 

"It turns out, a certain Slytherin, who wishes to remain anonymous, discovered your whereabouts and the difficulties you were facing and wanted to make sure you'd be alright. So, the student rushed up to my office and told me immediately."

"I see....well, whoever this student is...thank them for me... Harry and I definitely owe whoever it was."

Suddenly Harry spoke after seemingly was awake for a bit. "Yeah... we will definitely have to thank them in person if we ever find out who it was."

"Harry! You're awake!" I exclaimed softly. Harry smiled at her before Dumbledore began speaking again.

"I would like to ask you both something and I'd like you to tell me what you think the answer is.."

"Of course! What is it, sir?" Harry asked. I also looked at Dumbledore curiously.

Dumbledore chuckled at our attempt to focus. "When you and Professor Quirrel faced off in the chamber last night...what do you think prevented Quirrel from wanting to touch either of you?"

Harry and I looked at each other before looking confused at Dumbledore. I hesitated to answer while Harry softly smiled and shrugged. 

"Neither of you know?..... It was love you two...love. You see when your mother sacrificed herself for the two of you, the curse that Voldemort attempted to cast on you, rebounded and caused a certain mark to appear.." Harry and Rose both reached up to the lightning-shaped scars on their foreheads. 

"You mean these professor?" I asked.

"No...not those Rose... a mark deeper than a scar or injury. This kind of mark is only inflicted on those who are loved by the one who made the mark..in this case, your mother Lily's love was eternal for both of you. This meant that the curse Voldemort cast was rebounded by your mother's sacrifice, and turned into power much more efficient than magic... it was love. The love of your mother, willing to do anything to save you both."

I held back tears while Harry had a sadder expression than before. Dumbledore noticed this and decided to talk to each of us to make us feel better. He walked over and mentioned to Harry how he looked a lot like our father and that he would live a life full of adventure. No matter what would happen moving forward, Dumbledore believed Harry would be a very successful wizard.

Dumbledore then walked over to sit near me and tell me something I never thought he'd say to me; " Dear Rose....you are destined to be quite a witch...just as strong as your brother. I believe that you will not only live an adventurous life...but you will find someone here that your heart will love forever... as your mother did for your father. You will also master your Animagus ability; I am sure of it....but never forget the importance of family, and hold your friends close. Pushing people away will cause tension so be careful..." Dumbledore smiled before patting my head softly.