The twins were shocked that there new friend was none other than Rosemary Potter. Daughter of the Potter's that saved the world and stopped the dark lord. They were sure she was going to be in Gryffindor with them. They were quite disappointed when the sorting hat placed her in Hufflepuff instead.
That separation did nothing to hinder their friendship though. The three where as thick as thieves by the end of the first week. And driving the teachers crazy by the end of the second.
Depending on how you looked at things Rosemary's first few months at Hogwarts either went really well or really bad. According to her, Dean, Papa and the twins it went awesome. There was much pranking and hilarity abound. According to the teachers Mom and Sammy it went poorly. There was tons of detentions, and several letters home about her behavior. Since Rosemary was also the top student in class Minerva was loathe to punish her too severely.
It didn't help anything that her head of house Madame Sprout found most of the pranks hilarious and let a few hints of other tricks slip as she was 'telling her off '.
During one of those detentions the three mischief makers laid their hands on a magical piece of parchment. When they tried to figure out what it was and the names, Mooney, Padfoot and Prongs were mentioned, Rosemary immediately wrote home.
James was ecstatic to hear his little girl had found the Marauder's map. He also told her that they had left several stashes around the castle for future pranksters, but he wouldn't tell her where to find them.
Rosemary just smiled she loved a challenge.
Meanwhile Rosemary also had a second secret operation to plan as well. She had watched her cousin mooning over the twins brother Charlie and from what she had learned he was a good guy. Perhaps worthy of one of her family members. So she started trying to find a way to get them together. From what she had learned so far, Charlie Weasley is no stick in the mud but he takes his studies seriously. He's excellent at Charms and wants to work with beasts when he graduates this year. Also along with being head boy like his older brother before him Charlie is also captain and seeker for the Gryffindor team. He is kind and helpful even to students from the other houses. He is even civil with the Slytherins, which for a Gryffin is practically saint hood.
Rosemary sent off letters to both Dean and his fiancée Lynn for advice on how to help Nym. Since she was now not only her cousin but her house mate as well.
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While letters still came back and forth Rosemary received no match making advice. She was loath to ask Sammy since he'd go all chick flick on her and she'd gag. Mom had to lead Dad and Papa into a relationship so they were out too. ….Wait a minute Mom. She was perfect. Rosemary felt like an idiot for not asking her mothers advice sooner. The woman had navigated around Papa being obnoxious when he was younger, and hating her two best male friends. Not that they every talked about that seeing as both men HAD gone dark side. She still couldn't believe her mom was bffs and study buddies with Augustus Rookswood the genius death eater.
While penning a new letter home and asking Mom for match making advice she was also finishing her Herbology essay. Hogwarts was beyond dull, had had already covered over half the material at her old school and there weren't any extra curriculars that she cared to attend. Sure Papa and Uncle Siri were quidditch super fans but she could care less... unless the players were topless like that the ones in her calendar. Rosemary would rather watch weird movies with Sam or work on one of the cars with Dean than play or watch quidditch.
That boardem was one of the reasons Rosemary, Fred and George caused so much trouble. They were all very smart kids and their classes weren't stimulating them enough. At least that's what the guidance counselor at her old school said when she accidentally (on purpose) blew up the potions lab and may or may not (AKA they had no proof) have released all the CoMC creatures into the teachers lounge... at lunch. Rosemary liked to think that even if they weren't the top three students across the board in every single class they would still be causing mayhem.
Speaking of she'd have to glue her brothers ass to the toilet seat again. Dean had the balls to insult Lynn's figure, probably on accident but it was the principle of the thing. She loved her brother to bits but some days she thought the only time Dean took his foot out of his mouth was to put the other in.
With a head shake Rosemary left the badgers den and went to find Peeves.
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Rosemary was beyond glad to be home for the summer. The few weeks over Christmas had just been a teaser. She missed being home, seeing her parents and brothers every day and her uncles almost every day. Harry had joined the soccer team and they had won their championship all while she was on the other side of the world.
She would refuse to go back to Scotland in the fall but Papa had asked her to do this. Seemed all the freedom her parents had from their fame in the Europe was paid for by her and latter Harry going to their Alma Mater. While normally she would throw a fit... She had thrown a fit when earlier in the summer she told her parents she wanted to quit Hogwarts and was denied.
Dad had been the only one even remotely in her corner. He was sure they could handle the fall out if she didn't want to go back. Papa was on the fence but Mom was adamant. She was going back and would stay there until she graduated.
When latter Mom had taken her aside and explained why instead of just ordering her to go it all made sense and Rosemary felt very powerful. Her and Harry would attend Hogwarts not for her parents freedom or because they loved their old school. The two of them had to attend to keep everyone distracted. They were like the hat in a stage magicians act there to draw focus and keep the sheeples attention. Even though most of the known Death Eaters were behind bars there were still those unknown and the sympathizers who would give all the gold in Gringotts to get their hands on her non-magical brothers and Dad. Hell even Papa's light competitors wouldn't be above using muggles to stuff their coffers and expand their margins.
John hated using his youngest as shields but on the other hand Lily had a point. Being in the spot light meant there was always someone watching them. Hiding in plain sight as she said. And he had no desire to join Lily and James at any of those boring dinners with slimy politicians. Even some of the ones here in America tried to weasel their way into his lovers good graces. Only one had made the mistake of trying to use Dean to get to James. That man would never see the light of day again. John shivered in both fear and arousal at what Lily was capable of when defending her babies.
Other than Rosemary's fit over going back to Hogwarts the summer was quiet for the unusual family. That was till one week before she was due back. As Tizzy was bringing in desert Dean stood from the table and dropped to one knee before Lynn. She looked hat him eyes going wide.
"Marry me?" was all he said cheeks and ears bright red.
Lynn all but tackled him shrieking yes over and over. The whole family laughed then broke out in cheers.
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AN: sorry this has taken forever. I've not had any inspiration for this one which is sad.
If any one has an idea or suggestion as to where this should go that would be nice.
