Wands and Red Cloaks

A Once Upon A Time, and Harry Potter Story

Summary: Saber Glazebrook had lost almost everything that one night in 1981, except his life, and the memories of his fallen friends. Having enough of the pain, he decides to leave his home, but not the way he he intended to. He arrives in The Enchanted Forest, two years before the curse is cast. He meets Red, and the two become friends, and more. Will the curse rip them apart?

Chapter 1: The Marauder Who Left

Location: Outside of the Potter Cottage, Godric's Hollow, England, Time: November 2, 1981, 12:00 A.M.

Saber's POV

It had been two days. Two days since my best friends were murdered. Two days since who I thought was a friend betrayed us. Two days since my friends James, and Lily's son, Harry became The Boy Who Lived.

I looked at the small cottage with sad, tired eyes, and I could only imagine how Remus must feel.

"Farewell, my friends. I hope you find peace."

As I walked away, I took one last look at the cottage, and a tear rolled down the side of my face.

Location: Somewhere in the countryside of England, Time: November 6, 1981, 8:00 P.M.

Saber's POV

I laid on the cold hard ground in my small cave I had called home. Leaving home was the best thing I thought was right to do at the time. As soon as I could, I became my wolf animagus form, carrying only my wand, and a few other supplies. As I stared at the snow falling outside, I dosed off, not having a care in the world. Just as I was about to fall asleep, a voice echoed through the cave.

"Well you have experienced a lot of pain, haven't you Dearie?"

A high pitched laugh followed, and I transformed back into my human form, grabbing my wand and holding it out.

"Who's there?"

"Me."

I turned around, and there sat a man, who's face was sparkling, like it was covered in glitter.

"Who are you?"

"Who am I, he asks? Heheeee, I am Rumpelstiltskin. The Dark One."

"What do you want?"

The man known as Rumpelstiltskin raised his eyebrow.

"It's not what I want...yet. Right now, it's what you want. A second chance. A way to... start over?"

I lowered my wand a bit. I wasn't about let my guard down fully.

"How do you know I want a second chance?"

"I know many things, Dearie. I can give you what you want...for a price."

My wand was still raised, but I decided to lower it.

"Explain."

"I give you what you want, and you give me what I want."

Rumpelstiltskin pulled a white object from his pocket.

"What is that?"

"This is a magic bean. It will take you where you want to go."

I started to reach out for it, but he pulled his hand away.

"You still need to give me what I want. I want you to protect this girl."

He pulled out a scroll with a drawing of a young girl with long hair, and wearing a cloak.

"Where do I find her?"

"In my realm, of course! This bean will take you there. So...do we have a deal?"

"Before I accept, do I still keep my wand, and my magic?"

"This realm is full of magic. You should have no problem performing magic. Do we have a deal?"

I nodded.

"We do have a deal."

The Dark One smiled.

"Excellent!"

Suddenly, he threw the bean onto the ground, and a green portal appeared.

"That's the way in?"

"The only way, except for me, of course. See you on the other side!"

He disappeared with a pop. Sighing, I jumped into the green swirling vortex, landing in a dense forest.

Location: The Enchanted Forest, Somewhere near Granny's house, Time: Early Evening, Two Years Before the Curse.

Saber's POV

"Ow, ow, ow, ow, that hurts."

I slowly rolled to a stop after falling out of the vortex. Standing up slowly, I looked around. There were trees as far as I could see. After making sure I had my wand, I tried a few spells, and they all worked. I took a few steps forward, and fell flat on my face. Looking down, I saw I was wearing really tall boots.

"Ah, that's why I fell. My boots have changed...and my clothes as well."

I was wearing a simple horse riding outfit with a gray jacket. After tucking my wand into one of my boots, I headed out, hoping to find civilization. I walked around, and found a small village. I was so entranced by it, I accidentally bumped into someone, making them fall over.

"Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry. Here, let me help you."

I bent down, and helped the person to their feet.

"Thank you. I have to get home. Granny will be mad at me if I'm not back before dark."

The person looked up, and I recognized her. It was the girl from The Dark One's scroll.

"Hey...I'm Saber."

The girl smiled.

"I'm Red. It's nice to meet you. I really have to get home. I'm sorry."

As she started to walk away, I called out.

"Red? Would you like to, um, talk to one another sometime?"

She nodded.

"Sure, I'll find you to tell you when I can. I have to go. Bye!"

I waved goodbye, and began to think.

"I may not be a werewolf, but I still have wolf senses. Could it be that she's a werewolf?"

I shook my head, and started looking for a place to spend the night.