I'll be posting the first part of In The Background on July 31. Check here at the end of this month for a special preview. Eacn part will be posted on weekends, hholidays, and Harry Potter days. Harry Potter days are days influential to the story. After a new chapter is up, I'll give a bit of background on it here. Also watch for special Harry Potter one-shots starting September first. They will appear randomly and will not have titles. Props will be given for the best title for the one-shot within 24 hours.

SNEAK PEEK OF IN THE BACKGROUND
Hailey Potter stood on the ffield with the other first-year Gryffindors, watching the line of Slytherins. Both groups were excited for today's lesson, as it would be their first flying lesson. Draco Malfoy, the apparent ringleader, was sharing tales of narrow escapes from Muggles. The Slytherins were laughing fit to burst.
To distract herself from the Slytherins across the way, Hailey looked around at her fellow classmates. Her twin brother Harry looked uncomfortable, as usual. Neville Longbottom looked terrified of the mere thought of flying. Hermione Granger seemed nervous, whichh summed up the rest of the Gryffindors.

That's all I'm writing until this summer. Please comment.

Post!

The story itself wo'nt start until summer. It will be posted in the Harry Potter Fanfictions club. As I said above, this is where I'll discuss the story with you. Speak your mind here.

sounds great

Of course, if a lot of people like the sneak peek, I might start sooner. However, I am expecting questions and comments on everything. Just keep the story free of comments. At least, until the end. I can't say anything more about that until later. The Death Eaters are everywhere. If You-Know-Who heard this…anyway, just keep your eyes open.

Sounds cool.

Also just a question when is summer? I know it sounds like a silly question to ask but I live in Australia where summer is from December to febuary so I'm just not to sure what months it's in where you live.

July. I had to keep it vague so the Death Eaters won't find out.

Okay thanks.

No problem. What did you think of the sneak peek?

I'm aiming to keep the same feel as the original, just a different point of view. Hailey is the only character of my own invention.

Yea it was really good and just to let you know I love Harry potter twin stories.

You'll love this one, then. Hailey knows she has a brother, but the two never met after the Battle of Godric's Hollow. She doesn't know what he looks like. They only find out they're related at their Sorting. The story will follow all seven years. It makes for a smoother plot. I'm also cutting out certain parts that Hailey couldn't have seen.

Alright sounds really cool and I like how your making hailey know about him.

Well, she lived with a Wizarding family for a time, before striking out on her own. She saw some old pictures of the family and heard his name. He doesn't know about her at all. Neither do the Dursleys. She looks like Lily, but with James's eyes.

Ah okay.

I can't say too much more here until the first chapter is up. Just saying, if you have questions on a chapter, make sure to head the post with the chapter title. Try to get all your questions/comments in one post. It'll keep the place neater.

Yep and thanks for the info.

Um,no offense..but I kind of feel like your copying from my character,Jasmine. You must know I'm very protective about her,and it took all my will to post a fan-fic with her in it,which I said I wouldn't.

If you watch the story, you'll find it's my idea. Hailey, unlike Jasmine, was not marked. She does not have a scar, nor is she a Horcrux. A lot of twin stories will sound the same. Mine is going to span all seven years. I'm also cutting out a lot of the summers. Hailey doesn't live with the Dursleys. She was with a Wizarding family for a time, then struck out on her own. Just follow the story. You'll see a lot of differences.

Hey, there, my readers. Today's very special post is in honor of Remus Lupin.
PROLOGUE :THE FINAL DEED
This chapter should look somewhat familiar to those of you that read DH. If you, haven't, you don't have to. I don't think I have to explain much on this post. If you're concerned about length, it'll improve once the story gets going.
So, any questions?

That was good...
btw who else knows that Hailey s Harry's twin sister?

Theoretically, everyone

Awesome first chap.

Thanks. Any questions? Next chapter will be posted…at some time

Yep can't wait I can tell this is gonna be great and you got a really nice writing style too.

Thanks. I was aiming to keep the feel of the originals.

It's called stream of consciousness. I use it a lot in my writing

Yeah I do it sometimes but I can't do it very long without talking so yeah.

It really helps when you're trying to explain. Anyway, thanks for being the most active reader!

No problem.

I don't get it

What don't u get Matt.

...Life...

Just sit back and enjoy life while you can

I'm looking forward to read your story. I can't wait!

Well, suroa, if you know which characters were born in March, you can predict the next post

I know when your posting next but aww I don't want to wait that long but oh we'll.

Tomorrow, in honor of the late James Potter's birthday, there will be a new post.

haha cant wait.

CHAPTER 1: FIRST MEETING
A good portion of this should look familiar to those of you who know SS. If you don't just roll with it. I decided, in the interest of my time, to split the chapter. So, let's talk about the first part, shall we?
In writing the chapter, I have made a slight modification. If you've been following both of these forums, you'll see it. I have kept the quotes to a minimum, but there are going to be times when I'll have to quote. Mostly, I'll quote dialogue. However, I will be using a technique of (probably) my own invention. I'll explain it now, since there isn't much else to talk about at the moment.
It's called a half-quote. In it, I'll take the original quote and edit it to suit the story. These half-quotes will be cropping up quite often in certain chapters.

Ok. Now that all of Chapter 1 is up, let's talk. This second part is a lot more dialogue-heavy than the first. In the interest of the story, I did some cutting. I left the canon characters' dialogue alone and just added Hailey's. You could almost take your copy of SS and follow right along. I only changed one line. I switched that last bit of dialogue. I didn't like the sound of the book version, so I used the movie line.
As you saw, I cut out most of the dialogue between Harry and Ron, as well as Hermione's speeches. I figured they just take away from the feel of the story. If you don't like it, go write your own version.

I'd love to hear from all of you!

First chap was awesome.

*bows* Thank you, thank you.

No problems your an awesome writer now to wait till the something of so and so. You know what I mean.

^Agreed

Yep. Not too far away.

Readers-
Due to circumstances beyond my control, Chapter 2 must be postponed. I apologize, but the Muggle world never wants to cooperate. I am really very sorry. I promise to post it as soon as possible.

Readers-
Chapter 2 will be posted as the official start to the regullar posts. Starting this summer (winter for you in the Southern hemisphere), there will be weekly posts.
The official date is beyond top secret, as there are still Death Eaters among us. Only the Most Dedicated Reader (reader that left the most comments) can know the date.
For everyone else, you'll just have to check back here from time to time. Don't worry, I'll put up SOMETHING. Probably that one-shot title contest.
Anyway, see you all this summer!

dragonsmemory

Wooh can't wait till this winter. (I live in the southern hemisphere)

I believe you mentioned that already.