Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. If I did, I would have continued the series. :)
A/N: I was listening to Owl City (my favorite band) and doodling a plot down for my crack pairing Scorpius & Lily. I've sat many a day staring at the screen with the blinking cursor, not knowing how to start. I have a five page plot written out and it's growing!
Chapter 1: Lost In Wonderland
The sights, sounds, and smells of Diagon Alley never seemed to fall sort of Lily Potter's expectations. The shops doors opened and closed with a rhythmical pace as buyers entered and exited the buildings followed by the tinkling of bells; new parchment paper and sweet cinnamon rolls floated into her nostrils as she inhaled deeply, her honey brown eyes glittering with unbridled happiness. This year she was going to Hogwarts and had managed to drag her parents to Diagon Alley three months ahead of their planned date. Ginny smiled serenely as her daughter raced ahead into the crowd. Lily was always a child who had an abundant energy and more-than-life sized curiosity, a strong thirst for learning that would help her once she was enrolled into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
"Lily, don't get too far ahead of us!" Ginny's voice rose over the bustling groups of witches and wizards of all ages and sizes.
Lily paid no heed to her mother's warnings, rushing toward a shop window that displayed broomsticks, pressing her face excitedly into the cool glass.
"Dad, can I have one?" The small girl asked, silky dark red hair spilled over her shoulder as she peered up at her father.
"When you are older," He promised softly.
"How about a pet?" Ginny suggested, finally catching up after having to go around a large traveling group of witches from Romania. They had spotted the signature red hair and inquired if she was a Weasley. She informed them that she used to be a Weasley, but married Harry Potter. The gaggle of witches fell into twitters and nervous smiles. One witch brought up one of her brother's names, Charlie, who used to live in Romania training dragons but now lived in a cottage by the sea. Fleur and Charlie were a happily middle aged couple with a few children, the same as Ginny and Harry. Ginny excused herself from the group who had all but absconded her and stopped next to Harry.
"Can I get a ferret?" Lily giggled and eyed the pet shop just one building over.
Harry instantly thought of Draco Malfoy being a white ferret once that the pseudo-Mad-Eye Moody bewitched.
"James already has a ferret, and Albus has an owl. A cat maybe?" Ginny spoke as they made their way into the shop.
Owls hooted softly overhead while the rats located on the bottom rack got up on two feet to gaze up at the little girl, whiskers twitching quickly. Towards the back was the reptile section with a variety of lazy toads (in almost any color), snakes, and lizards. Lily wrinkled her nose at the rodents when her gaze fell on a sleeping pile of kittens. They were located in a display case in the center of the room, nothing about the display was extraordinary yet the cats seemed to glow. Entranced she walked closer, raising her hand to lift the plexi-glass lid. The shop owner spotted her and approached with a sales-worthy smile.
"Hello young Miss, fancy one of our special kittens?"
"Special?" She didn't take her eyes off them, grinning at the kitten who had woken up and rolled off the pile and glanced up at her for a moment before grooming itself.
"As you can see they are enchanted to glow, they'd be a trite helpful in dark places."
"Couldn't you enchant just any cat to glow?" She pondered her question asked.
"No, this is a rare breed-" The salesman sputtered to a stop when he saw Harry drawing near.
"S-sir, what a great honor it is for you to grace my small shop." Harry nodded to the man, hiding a smile as the salesman moved into an awkward bow.
"How much are these cats?" Ginny stroked a pure white one and chuckled lowly when it licked her finger.
"They are expensive, but for your daughter I'll do a special price."
"Do you want one?" Harry asked Lily, feeling good about spoiling his only daughter.
Eyes shining with love Lily answered, "Yes!"
Lily picked out her kitten as Harry paid the man at the register. The ringing of the till signaled the end of the transaction.
The pure white one took a liking to Lily and jumped up onto her shoulder.
"I think she picked me," Lily giggled as the small kitten rubbed it's cheek against hers in affection, purring all the while.
Lily held the kitten close as they exited the shop.
"I think I'll name her Freyja." The kitten meowed in response.
The crowd grew unexpectedly thick, making the family press closer together. As they passed by Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, a shrill whistling pop was heard from the doors, the vibrations rattling the windows. Freyja became startled, scratching and clawing herself free. George stumbled out grinning like a mad-man, he was dressed in a mad scientists uniform complete with the gloves and goggles. He was a bit charred and singing on his right shoulder, his pearly white smile was stark against his blacken face.
"Hey Harry, Sis.." George greeted and then cracked a joke. Ginny flushed and went to smacking her brother upside his head. No one noticed Lily.
She was on her hands and knees calling for her kitten. Lily's eyes caught a glowing reflection darting in and out of legs.
"Freyja!" Lily raced after her, slipping into the crowd and out of sight of her parents.
Getting shoved and pushed by the crowd in one direction and then the other, Lily finally managed to break free. Gasping for air, she held onto her side for a moment. She immediately resumed the hunt for her elusive feline. Glancing up at a sign that read 'Knockturn Alley' had an old wooden hand pointing down a shadowed flight of stone stairs. Tilting her head she weight her options. The smart choice would be to go back and find her parents and ask them for help, but then she was never one to ask help even when needed. A small glow in the darkness caught her attention once more.
"Freyja? Here kitty, kitty, kitty-puss, puss-puss." She cautiously descended the steps.
The small ball of light darted back and forth, waiting for her to come closer before floating away.
Frowning, her instincts told her to stop and turn back.
A soft melodic 'meow' floated up the stairway and into Lily's ears. With a renewed sense of hope, she placed her foot down on the last step. The hope was fleeting, feeling a sudden sharp prick of awareness. The glowing essence was gone and she could feel eyes on her in the darkness. The hair on the back of her neck started to go up. Run, Lily Run! Her senses screamed. Stubborn and will-ful, she turned her back on the alleyway, feigning no fear of this place. As she motioned to climb back up from where she came, hands reached out from the darkness. Cold hands.
"Grab her!"
No one heard her screams.
Ginny laughed as George broke out in boils, she did take pleasure in retaliation once in awhile.
Harry watched the siblings antics, they were so similiar to Albus and James. Speaking of children...
"Honey, where is Lily?"
"Lily?" Concern blossomed instantly as Ginny spun around, trying to find a small willowy girl with dark red hair and honey brown eyes clutching a glowing cat. But Lily wasn't there.
"Oh God!" Ginny screamed out, starting to push into the crowd.
Harry turned to George, "Alert everyone, something is not right."
Before long, Aurors and the Weasley clan were all searching for a little girl named Lily Luna Potter, that was missing.
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The sudden nausea of apparating hit Lily hard and she dry heaved. Her kidnappers were discussing something in a low voice, one big mountain of a man keeping a keen eye on her, his beady squinted eyes trained on her skinny form. She bit her quivering lip, she wasn't going to cry. Lily Luna Potter, the daughter of the famous Harry Potter, does not cry. No matter how hard she convinced herself, a tear slipped down her cheek. Glaring at the mountain man, she wiped it away quickly. One tear, she afforded herself, no more.
Why did they want her in the first place?
Lily rubbed her eyes, trying to make sense of the situation.
"No, we wait till he arrives." The leader of the group spoke up as his subordinates were getting antsy.
Who's 'he'?
Lily thought while getting to her feet and making herself flat against the red brick wall. They had apparated to another alleyway, but the street sounds, smells, and noise were a lot different. Cars honked as their vehicles rolled to a stop, the sounds of people talking, random musical tunes that floated in and out, and the smell of smog and sewer drifted into the narrow pathway. The building she put her back against thumped with sounds coming from the inside. Music she was unfamiliar with was muffled through the brick walls.
Make a run for it, scream, do something! Lily's mind tried to reason.
She shook her head, no... they'd catch her before she took five steps or place a stun spell on her. Why didn't they do it now? Probably because they didn't see her as much of a threat. A small and willowy figure that was ten and a half years old was very intimidating. Lily rolled her eyes at the thought. Suddenly the door down amongst the various dumpsters sprang open as a couple came out laughing loudly and obviously smashed. The kidnapper's attentions were diverted for just mere moments. Lily's body tensed. A chance. She'd better take it.
Slipping past her bodyguard she made for the sounds, smells, and noise of what had to be a busier portion of the city. If she could get out in the crowd, she could disappear and find help. The alley seemed to stretch on forever as she pumped her legs, adrenaline rushing through her bloodstream making her even quicker, lungs burning with every sharp intake of air. Lily almost shouted for triumph when she entered the bright glittering world of nighttime city lights. Panting, she chanced a glance over her shoulder to find her kidnappers staring from the shadows. Feeling childish, she stuck her tongue out at them, a momentary victory. If only she could have seen the car coming. A sickening crunch followed by the sound of brakes slamming, her body twisting in the air to land hard on the dirty concrete below and darkness invaded her world once more.
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End chapter. Read and review! Scorpius will make an appearance next chapter! :)
