I hope you all enjoy this and give as much criticisms as possible, because this is my first story.

Before I forget...

Disclaimer: I, sadly enough, do not own Harry Potter nor do I own Akagami no Shirayukihime

Chapter 1: Of Red and Boy

Uptop the rolling hills and forests a child is seen running. His emerald eyes shining brightly with mischief and messy inky black hair trailing behind him. Laughter breaking the silence of the forest as his little legs carry him to the forest opening. Quickly, he jumps the last feet before finally exiting the forest to stand at the edge of the of the hill overlooking a small village. Grinning widely he jumps over the edge and slides the rest of the way down to the village.

"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all", says prince Raji Shenazard. Standing over a merchant with a glare willing the man to comply. The merchant being bent to one knee, looked up at the prince with confusion in eyes. For a second he looked to the guard

standing in the corner before turning his eyes back to the young royal and stating meekly "but im not a mirror". Frustrated prince Raji glares at him "I know that, now tell me peasant who is the most gorgeous girl in the village". Shaking under the heat of the princes ire he stutters "t-there is a-a young girl in the v-village, who is known f-for her b-beautiful red hair". Looking interested Raji looks to the gaurd and merchant "well then it is decided" he stated, the begining of a smirk running across her face "it would seem that that girl is to be my new concubine" satisfied with his decision Raji turns to leave. "Wait!" halting in his steps Raji turns, and anger clear on his face as he looks at the merchant. Still the merchant continues on bravely "b-but you can't, she has a-a little b-brother that she t-takes care of. I-if you t-take her then h-he will be alone". The prince looks on still "I don't care, the boy is of no use to me". Shocked the merchants eyes flashes with anger "but the boy is useful, he is known around the villade for being able to tame any creature he comes in contact with, he's also known for being a genius because of the random inventions he makes to makes our jobs simpler!" His voice trailing off when the guard begins to shift with his hand coming close to his sword. The prince stood in place while staring at the merchant, his face unreadable before turning to walk away. "The boy will come too, I am to have the best and if he is said to be so then he too will become mine".

A young woman with long flowing red hair tied into a low ponytail was standing behind the table, and was currently helping an old lady with her medicine when the door was thown open. In a blur a small figure launches itself at her startling her. Quickly she catches the tiny figure to reveal a messy haired and green eyed little boy. "Hari!" the woman exclaimed with amusement shining in her eyes, "your back, so what did you find?". Settling him back to the ground and kissing his forehead, the old lady laughing before setting off to leave "well I better be going have, fun you too" she stated making her way out the door. Grinning up at the red head Hari pulls a small pouch out from under his shirt before passing it to her. "I found some herbs and a few cool stones and..." he trailed off when the door opened again. Comming into their store was a guard from the palace. With confusion setting unto both woman and child, watched as he seemed to resign himself so something. "Ms.Shirayuki" still confused the red head steps forward towards the man "yes, how may I help you?" "my name is Sakaki and I am here to inforn you that you have been assigned to the role as prince Raji's concubine". Silence reigned in the store "WHAT!" exclaimed Hari, as he ran forward to cling to Shirayuki's dress. Shirayuki was frozen in shock. Looking to the boy Sakaki sighed 'the boy looks to be 8 maybe 9 years old, and already his life is changed so drastically' he thought "You must be Hari" he stated looking down at the boy "the prince has ideas for you as well". Like as if a switch went off in her head, Shirayuki snaps out of her daze and pushes Hari behind her, eyes blazing with fury she glares at Sakaki "I refuse, for me AND my brother". Again Sakaki sighs before swiftly taking out his sword and points it at her neck. Hari jumps trying to to get around his sister to attack him when he was pushed further behind her. "You have no choice", says the gaurd " both of you will be brought to the palace in the morning to begin your duties" and just as quickly as he pulled it out, he place the sword back in its sheath before walking back out of the store. Slowly Shirayuki turned around and sunk to her knees, wrapping her brother in her arms. "Yuki...I don't want to work for prince Raji" Hari mumbled into his sisters shoulder. Loosening her grip she leaned back to look him the eyes "I promise you Hari" she said, her voice almost a whisper "we will not be forced there".

Having put her brother to bed, Shirayuki begins to pack everything they need for their escape. Having only one final thing to do, she searched for a knife. Holding said knife to her hair and gave a tug, cutting her hair. Setting the hair and knife on the table she wakes her brother and both walks out their store for the last time. Quickly they jumped on a padding cart and road the rest of the way out of the village. Hari leaning against his sister started humming to pass the time. Eventually reaching far into a forest they leave the cart. "Yuki where are we?" Hari asks looking around. "I don't know" she answers also looking around.Soon they start wandering for what felt like hours before finding an abandoned house. "Hellooooo!" Hari yells before Shirayuki slaps her hand to his mouth and shushes him. Looking into the windows they find the house empty. Shirayuki catches Hari yawning and begins looking for an area to sleep. Finding a small corner between the two walls she crawls into the corner and beconds Hari to her.She guides him to laying his head on her lap shifting his cloakto lay like a blanket over him. Stroking his head and humming until he falls asleep, and giving him a kiss on his head before she too falls asleep.