AN: Alright so I decided I was going to post the second book today! Well not all of it, but the first chapter! Alright for those of you joining us a few things. Paige is Harry's little sister and Remus' and Tonks' goddaughter. Also I have reduced the age gap between Tonks and Remus, not because I have a problem with it, but it just works better for the story this way. *takes deep breath and claps hands together* Now, that brings us to this chapter! Paige finds out her house and forms an unlikely alliance. Can't say too much without giving it away, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Disclaimer: I only own Paige and my twisted head!
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"Vernon, you have to let Harry communicate with his friends. And when Paige goes to school, she will want to talk with her friends. You can't hide them from the world, no matter how hard you try" Tonks said as Hedwig squawked again.
"I've done nothing but give and give to these children, children that should be dead!" he yelled.
Tonks' hair turned red and her nostrils flared.
"Listen here you petty muggle, these children are important to our world and you're lucky I don't turn you into dung beetles" Tonks seethed. Paige ran her hand over Tonks' arm to try and calm her down some. It wasn't working. "Kids, go upstairs. I'll be up in a minute." Paige and Harry hesitated, but Tonks sighed. "I won't morph them. Moody would kill me." Paige nodded and followed Harry up to their bedroom. They paused at the doorway as a tiny little house elf jumped between their beds.
"Wotcher, who are you?" Paige asked as she and Harry entered the room. The little elf walked up to them, a smile on his face.
"The Potter children, such an honor. I am Dobby. Dobby has come to tell you, well it's a difficult story, and Dobby doesn't know where to begin." Paige sat on her bed and pat the spot next to him.
"Come sit and tell us" she said. Dobby burst into tears and flung himself at Paige who caught him, throwing a worried look at Harry. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you." Dobby pulled away and looked at Paige.
"Offend Dobby? No you haven't offended Dobby. Dobby has never been treated like an equal by a wizard…"
"Then you must not have known many good wizards then" Harry said. A look of horror crossed Dobby's face as he throws himself on the floor and starts banging his head against it. The door was thrown open and Tonks burst in, her wand raised, ready for battle. She saw the house elf and dropped her arm.
"What in the bloody hell is going on?" she asked. Dobby stood up and wobbled on his feet. Tonks gave him a wide birth as she moved to sit next to Paige.
"Are you… are you alright?" Harry asked. Dobby nodded.
"Dobby had to punish himself. Dobby almost spoke poorly of his family." His eyes widened as he remembered why he was there. "The Potters must not return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year. If they do, they will be in great danger!"
"What are they in danger of? Who's trying to hurt them? What's going on Dobby?" Dobby looked sick as he picked up the lamp and started beating himself on the head with it. Tonks and Paige winced as he yelped, Harry pulling the lamp out of his hands.
"Dobby, I must go back to Hogwarts. I belong in the magic world. Not here, Dobby. My friends are there" Harry said. Dobby looked sheepish as he pulled out a huge stack of letters. He handed them to Harry and Paige watched as he read the names. "Why do you have all my letters?"
"Dobby hoped if Harry Potter thought his friends had forgotten him, that he would not go back to school." His ears dropped sadly. Tonks smiled at him.
"Don't worry Dobby, I will keep them safe along with their godfathers. Please don't worry" Tonks soothed. Dobby nodded sadly as he disappeared. "Well, he was fun, wasn't he? Kreacher suddenly seems sane." Paige laughed.
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Paige stared in awe at the castle as she and Ginny arrived. At least they had each other thanks to their brothers being friends. They followed the others into the hall, waiting to be sorted. Dumbledore said a few words, but neither Ginny nor Paige were paying attention. They planned on sticking with their brothers until they got the hang of things.
"Ginny Weasley" McGonagall called. Paige watched as Ginny was sorted into Gryffindor. McGonagall paused before she read the next name. "Paige Potter." The room went silent as Paige slipped through the crowd and sat on the stool. Mrs. McGonagall set the hat on her head.
"Hmm, another Potter. You are just like your brother, have the traits of many houses. Courage, a great mind, a thirst to prove you aren't your brother. But where to put you?" Paige silently held her breath as the Sorting Hat continued. "You could be a Hufflepuff like your Godmother or Gryffindor like your parents and brother. What to choose what to choose?" There was a pause before the hat decided. "Slytherin!" Paige's heart sank as she walked to the table, Snape watching her every move.
"Welcome to the dark side, Potter" Malfoy sneered. Paige found a seat far away from Malfoy, unfortunately she could see Harry's face and didn't want to. Sirius would disown her like he had said when they were debating Harry's house.
"Ignore everyone else. I'm Daphne Greengrass" a young girl said, a smile forming on her lips. "This is Pansy, Flora, and Hestia." Paige smiled at them.
"Paige Potter, in case you missed it" she joked. Hestia and Flora gave her a small, real smile while the others pretended to be amused. Paige sighed internally. She knew that this was a bad fit for her, but she wouldn't say anything. She just needed to tell Harry not to tell Sirius about Slytherin.
"Welcome to Slytherin. If you need anything, let us know" Daphne said again. Paige smiled.
"Thanks." Not that Paige would actually trust a Slytherin with her life. The only one she trusted, purely because Remus, Tonks, and Sirius trusted him, was Snape. And that was a far stretch. She looked over and saw that he was still staring at her. The urge to wave and call him Uncle Snape was almost overwhelming, but she somehow managed to refrain. Barely.
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"Paige!" Paige sighed as she heard Harry's voice calling her. Paige stopped and waited for her brother to catch up, his scarlet and gold robes flying behind him as he ran. "Paige!"
"Don't tell Sirius, please" Paige begged. Harry gave her a confused look.
"Why would he care?" Paige shook her head.
"He said a while ago that anyone in Slytherin should be disowned, so don't tell him, Harry swear it!" Harry nodded.
"I swear I won't tell him" Harry said, his anger barely concealed.
"Thanks. I'm fighting this, Harry, I am." He pushed a piece of hair behind her ears.
"You're fighting what?"
"Being evil. I'm not choosing the Dark Arts. I am going to fight this." Harry opened his mouth to respond when someone cut over him.
"And you will not be fighting alone." Paige turned to see Snape standing about four feet away in his usual attire. "Go to your house, Potter, I'll make sure Paige gets in." Harry nodded and shot her a smile before running after Ron and Hermione.
"I know where to go, Snape. I've been before" Paige said. Snape inclined his head once.
"Be that as it may, we still need to talk." Paige opened her mouth in shock.
"Oh."
"Intelligent, Paige. Perhaps we should continue this conversation in my office" he suggested as other kids eyed her wearily. Paige nodded and followed Snape through the halls of Hogwarts, straight to his office. "You look like your mother" Snape said as he waved his wand and the candles around the room lit.
"Uh, thanks?" she asked. Snape nodded.
"She was my only friend, Lily. In one day I ruined that friendship and I had no one, then I was drafted to help in the war against Voldemort with your parents and godparents. But here you are, the smallest Potter, and you look so much like your mother," he trailed off as if lost in thought. "I won't let you stray from the path you are on. Just know, that no matter what happens in the future, my loyalty lies with you and Harry."
"Thank you, Professor." Snape nodded once. "I best be getting back."
"I'll walk you there." Paige smiled as she followed Snape back to the dorms. Slytherin might not be so bad after all.
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Paige groaned as Malfoy and his merry band of idiots surrounded her. Again.
"Don't you have something better to do?" she asked annoyed. Malfoy smirked at her. While Crabbe and Goyle raked their gazes over her. Lovely.
"Not really Potter. Paige isn't it? What, did your parents stutter when they named you? P… P… P… Potter" he laughed. Paige sucked in a breath as she willed herself not to cry. That was a low blow.
"Problems, Mr. Malfoy?" Snape asked. Paige pushed past them and headed into the girls lavatory, bracing herself against the sink. She wouldn't cry. Malfoy was just trying to get under her skin and unfortunately that one comment did it.
"Paige? Professor Snape is looking for you" Hestia said quietly. Paige smiled at her. She liked the twins; they were quiet and didn't treat her weird. And they certainly weren't trying to turn her evil.
"Thanks" she said as she brushed past the twin and found Snape standing looking out into the courtyard across the way. Paige took a deep breath before moving to stand next to him. "Hestia said you were looking for me."
"Mr. Malfoy should leave you alone from now on, Paige. Don't let him get to you. Lily once told me that if she ever had a daughter, she liked the name Paige. He's a pompous git that lives his life picking on others. Get to class and forget him." Paige nodded.
"Thank you" she whispered. Snape nodded once. As he walked away she heard him muttering.
"You better not be late to potions."
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AN: Alright, I'm just going to tell you guys now, I love Snape, so even when he's the "bad guy" he will still remain nice to Paige. Ok sorry had to add that! But off of Snape, on to reviewing! Please?