Lily Evans' Twin

Chapter 4

*****Peony's POV*****

***3 months later***

I stand at the very front of the class waiting for my third year Muggle Studies class to arrive when the door slams open to reveal Charlie Weasley. "Professor Evans? What do you think my parents would say if I went to study Dragons in Romania?" He asks. My eyes widen. "I think they would be worried about your well-being a lot because although Dragons are highly misunderstood creatures, they can cause a lot of damage. But they would be proud of you taking action in where you dream on working," I say, "But, Mr. Weasley. You shouldn't hide this decision from your parents. Go send them an owl and talk it out with them," He nods and moves forward to hug me. I hug back and pat his back. "Thanks for being such a great teacher Professor Evans. I'll see you in Magical Art after my last class today," He smiles and runs off.

My door creaks open as the bell for break rings out and I look up. "Ivy? Shouldn't you be with your friends?" I ask. She shakes her head and runs to me. I open my arms and she falls into them for a hug. "I miss Dad," She whimpers. I rub her back and pull her closer. "I miss him too. But we get to see him soon, when I take you home for Christmas or if I ask him nicely to come and visit for the school Quidditch matches. Now get to your friends my little Ravenclaw," I say. She nods and kisses my cheek before running out.

***3 months later***

I walk into the house to be tackled to the ground my something furry. It runs off and I hear Remus yell out in shock. I look down at Ivy and she giggles quietly. As I walk into the family room, I point my wand at the furry creature and watch as it turns into Sirius. They both look confused and turn to see me standing there in annoyance. "Hey, 'Ony. I did not know you would be back so soon," Sirius asks awkwardly as Remus gets up and runs to me for a hug. "MOMMY!" Asher screams out, running into the room with his siblings. I pull away from my husband and hug my three children while Ivy hugs him. "Where is Harry?" I question. Sirius looks at his feet and sighs. "He's outside like he has been since we told him what happened to Lily and James that night," Sirius states. I move the hair from my face as I pull away from the kids and head off to find the kid.

I track Harry down leaning against a tree in the backyard and quickly walk over, sitting beside him. "You knew didn't you?" He asks quietly. "Harry, we didn't know when to tell you and we wanted to wait until we thought you were ready to hear. We were only trying to protect you," I explain. He turns and glares at me. "YOU THINK YOU COULD PROTECT ME FROM THE HEARTACHE OF LOSING MY PARENTS! YOU PRACTICALLY REPLACED THEM FOR MY WHOLE LIFE TRYING TO PUT MY MIND OFF OF IT! YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO FIND OUT YOUR PARENTS ARE DEAD!" Harry screams. My eyes begin watering and I quickly stand to my feet before storming inside.

*****Remus' POV*****

Peony slams through the back door and runs upstairs quickly. I look to Sirius and quickly run out to Harry. "Harry James Potter! Stand up right now!" I yell. He quickly listens and glares at me. "What did you say to Peony?! Tell me what you did to make her so upset!" I demand as I reach him. "She was trying to replace my parents so I told her she didn't know how it felt," Harry scowls. "You don't realize why we have you do you?" I ask. He just shakes his head in response. "Your Mother is Peony's sister, twin to be exact and they were really close. They have an older sister who was nearly considered for taking you in but she hated her sisters with a passion because they were magical. Before Ivy was born, Mr. and Mrs. Evans, you, Ivy, Asher, Violet and Noah's grandparents died from a very serious illness which caused Peony to be so upset, Ivy was a month and a half early. Your Mother and Father were around at our house after Ivy's birth, helping in any way that they could and babysitting when we needed to rest. When your parents died, she was hit hard by the news that she couldn't look at you in the eyes or take care of you for three months because she would break down crying. Now, after all, those years of not crying about your parents' death, you just started it up again. Now I want you to get inside and go straight into your room until I tell you to come out," I say in a very long lecture. Harry nods and runs to the house. I sigh and walk back to the house to check on my wife.

I open the bedroom door to reveal Peony curled up tightly on the bed, crying her eyes out. I quickly walk to the bed and lay beside her, pulling her close to me. A knock sounds on the door and it opens to reveal Ivy, Asher, Violet, and Noah. I wave them over and they quickly join the hug.

I watch carefully as Peony prepares dinner for the night as Harry comes into the room. I send him a look and signal for him to leave the kitchen. He glares and walks out into the dining room where the kids sit. I turn back to Peony to see her putting the vegetables into a pot. "I was thinking about going to visit Petunia and her family tomorrow. Just to see how they are doing and things like that. I might take Asher, Violet, and Noah with me, possibly Harry. But Ivy can stay here to catch up with you," She says quietly staring out the window. "That's a great idea. Maybe we could all go together since they are my in-laws," I reply, walking over to her and wrapping my arms around her waist. She turns and smiles lightly at me. "I love you, Remmy," She whispers, wrapping her arms around my neck. "I love you too, 'Ony," I reply, kissing her nose lightly. "PDA! Run for it!" Sirius screeches loudly. We turn slightly to see Sirius laying on the ground.