Twins: A Different Life (Book one)

Two

"The entire world has gone insane!" James exclaimed as he walked

Into the playroom of the manor. Lily, Sirius and Remus were sat on the floor as Rosina played with the building blocks sat in Moony's lap as he quietly read him a book.

"Why? What's happened?"

"Everyone knows." He told them shaking his head, "I walked into the ministry and there was this wild cheering and clapping as soon as they see me. It seems as if some of the Death Eaters lost their minds something about their disgusting mark fading and word got out that Voldemort was coming here."

"Oh, my!" Lily gasped and James ran a hand through his hair.

"The press is going wild, wanting to know what happened."

"I can't believe this. It's only been three days."

"I'm hoping Dumbledore has some answers. Let's go to the castle," James suggested, and Lily nodded her head. Her nerves had been stretched thin since the attack and now it had gotten worse if everyone already knew it would only be a matter of time before they were hounded.

"We will see you guys later," Remus said, "You can tell us what happened."

"Ok, thanks for staying with me," Lily said sincerely and they smiled. Sirius and Remus waved her off.

"It was no problem," They assured before stepping into the floo and vanishing in the flames.

I'll just make sure it's ok to go through," James said, and Lily shifted so she could hold both the children as James called Dumbledore, "He said to come through I'll take Rosie."

They made it through the floo and were welcomed into Dumbledore's office, the aged man was sat behind his desk with his hands bridged together at the tops.

"James, Lily, how are you?"

"Stressed," Lily admitted, holding Harry close to her.

"Professor, the media have already caught wind of what has happened?" James told him, his voice line in question.

"Yes. I am afraid to tell you that there was also an attack on Alice and Frank," Dumbledore informed them gravely and they gasped.

"Oh no! Are they alright?" Lily questioned fearfully and Dumbledore looked down with a weary sigh.

"They have been rendered completely insane due to overexposure to the Cruciatus curse and are now in St. Mungo's with no hope of recovery."

James choked and Lily released a sob, Alice was her best friend, they had been planning on raising their children together. Little Neville was only a day older than the twins, it would have been so nice.

"What about Neville?" Lily gasped and Dumbledore managed a small strained smile.

"While in a great deal of shock and some minor bruising from a fall, young Neville is just fine."

"Oh, thank Merlin," She breathed.

"Who did it?" James snarled and a dark look crossed Dumbledore's face before it was gone.

"Bellatrix, Rodolphus and Rabastan Lestrange and Barty Crouch Jr." He answered and James hissed.

"Filth!"

Thankfully, they have been apprehended and taken into custody, It was they who were screaming about the fall of Voldemort and how the Potter's would pay. It has been connected that Voldemort was heading to you and that something happened to cause his fall at Godric's Hallow." Dumbledore explained and James relaxed a little bit.

"Have you worked out what happened?" He asked the man and Dumbledore looked at the two children intently.

"I believe so."

"Well?"

"It is my belief that Rosina is indeed the child of the prophecy," Dumbledore said slowly, "There is dark magic surrounding her even now, and your son has none. She was conscious and he was not, leading me to believe that he was knocked out by the backlash while the magic of the killing curse surrounded Rosina."

"So it's her, she is the one," Lily whispered and Dumbledore nodded.

"You understand that she must train. Lord Voldemort is not truly gone and when he returns she will be his prime target," Dumbledore stated and Lily shuddered.

"What about Harry?" Lily asked looking at her son.

"I think it would be best if someone else were to look after him or he will be forever bitter at the attention young Rose will get as she grows."

"What!" Lily gasped.

"Think Lil's, Rosina is famous we won't have time for another child," James reasoned with her and Lily looked conflicted.

"What about Sirius and Remus?" She suggested, "He could stay at the House of Black and we will still get to see him."

"That's not a bad idea," James allowed, "But everyone knows Sirius is my best friend."

"Sirius will be targeted much more due to the arrest of his cousin. It will not be safe for the child."

"Your right, but where shall he go?"

"Your sister would be a perfect candidate," Dumbledore suggested and when Lily tried to protest he held up his hand, "No one would suspect and no one would find him. When he returns to the magical world he will have a humble upbringing, away from the fame and media and won't be bitter to Rosina's fame."

"Very well," Lily finally agreed, she needed to protect her son. Rosina would be in the limelight no matter what so at least Harry would be away from that. She handed over her son to Dumbledore to say they're goodbyes.

Dumbledore looked at the child and sighed, he apparated to Privet Drive and strode towards Number four. He cast a light sleeping spell on the boy and placed Harry on the doorstep of number 4 Privet Drive, tucking a letter into his blanket and apparating away.

He wasn't the only magical visitor on that ordinary muggle street, however. As soon as Dumbledore had vanished, another elderly man arrived, he had an even longer beard than Dumbledore and a staff taller than himself. He moved towards number 4 quickly, lifting the child much easier than a man of his age was supposed to be able to do.

"I cannot allow this fool's continued mistakes. You shall not grow up in this home," the man murmured, "Nor shall allow the fates to remain unchecked." The man shook his head and vanished in a flash of light.

Though the chapters are already up, I will update the old chapters slowly, because my laptop is faulty and somehow can't copy the text, I need to type the chapters up.