Chapter one: Aunt Marge
One morning Sierra went downstairs and found Sirius and Remus at the kitchen table, looking a bit grim. She reached the table and sat and asked them what was wrong.
"Well, Fudge gave us both a mission this summer knowing that we had you. We can't find anywhere for you to go, your father won't even take you. The Weasley are on a trip to Egypt, and Hermione and her parents are in France," Sirius had finished.
"Have you tried Harry? I'd bet he'd like the company, although I may need to sneak out every month before dark, I can do it." Sierra said hopefully. "Harry gave me his number to, to call him, here."Sierra said handing the piece of paper to Sirius. Sirius looked doubtful but tried. He dialed the phone number and rang a few times.
"Hello?" Mrs. Dursley said.
"Hi, Petunia?" asked Sirius.
"Who's this?" She asked. Harry was in the kitchen cleaning and could here what was going on.
"Sirius Black, Harry's Godfather. I have a favor to ask you. This is the only time I will call and ask you but I really do need this favor."
"Alright what is it?"
"Is alright for my niece Sierra to stay with you for the summer. I have a mission to do with a friend from work and I can't take her with. But she will need to be out pass dark once a month though." Sirius said.
"The two might have to share a room, Uncle Vernon's sister is coming down for a visit and she usually gets the guest room while she is here. Then when Marge leaves she can have that room. I'm sure Vernon won't mind, it'd be nice to have a girl around for a change. I'll make sure that she get's out those days that she needs to be out. When would she be coming?" Petunia finished.
" Tomorrow afternoon, and thanks a bunch, we owe you one." Sirius said and hung up the phone.
"Well, what did she say?" Sierra asked impatiently.
"Yes!" Sirius said greatfully. "So I expect your trunk packed by the time we go young lady."
"Don't worry, it will be." Sierra said and went back upstairs to pack. Although she did hide her wands and spell books at the bottom of her trunk so no one will know that she's a witch to. Sirius told her that him and Remus had a briefing on their assignment and won't be home till late. So she hugged him and Remus and ended in bed by nine at night.
The next morning Sierra's trunk was downstairs and ready to go, they weren't leaving until noon so that Sirius and Remus could get some sleep. She made herself some breakfast and sat on the couch and watched some movies, then the phone rang and she got up and answered it.
"Hello?" she asked.
"Hey, Sierra I was supposed to call you and let you know that Aunt Marge is coming as soon as you arrive. By any means they told Aunt Marge that I was going to St. Brutus' for Secure Center for Incurably Criminal Boys. Your supposed to say that I met you when we went to elementary school together." Harry said.
"Say what?!" Sierra half shouted.
"I know just go with it because being nice to Aunt Marge will be the only way I can go to Hogsmeade. Also, do not use the "M" word around the house. I'll see you in about an hour." Harry said.
"Yeah, see you Harry." Sierra said and hung up the phone looking angry.
Sirius and Remus finally got up and took her to the Dursley's and Harry was happy to see them all. When the adults left Harry showed her their room.
"So here's our room, it's tiny but we'll make it work as soon as Marge is settled." Harry told Sierra.
"Potter, Black get down here and greet our guest." Petunia shouted.
"Where's my favorite nephew?" Aunt Marge asked and gave Dudley a great big hug. Not noticing Sierra nor Harry as they stood in the doorway of the living room.
"Still here are you?" Marge asked Harry very rudely.
"Yes." Harry answered.
"Don't you say yes in that ungreatful little tone, it's damn good of Vernon and Petunia to keep you here. You would have been sent to an orphanage if you ended up on my doorstep." Marge finished. Sierra glared at her, so that Harry wouldn't get into trouble. Because of her she can't talk to Sirius or Remus for a whole week.
"Where is it that you sent him Vernon?" Marge asked
"St. Brutus'," answered Vernon. "it's a first - rate insitiution for hopeless cases."
"I see do they us the cane at St. Brutus' boy?" Marge asked.
Marge still hadn't notice Sierra was standing, she was giving a death glare to Aunt Marge until Harry elbowed her. "Oh yeah, loads of times." Harry said rather casually Sierra thought. "I still don't like your tone boy," she said. " If you can speak of your beatings in that casual way, they clearly aren't beating you hard enough. Petunia, I'd write if I were you. make it clear that you approve the use of extreme force in this boys case." Marge thought. Sierra had enough and turned on her heal and went upstairs.
"Who is that girl?" Marge asked finally.
"One of Harry's friends he met when they went elementary school. She dropped out of highschool and ended up here for the summer." That point Harry did the same turned on his heel and went upstairs to make sure that Sierra was alright.
As Sierra and Marge started to make themselves at home, Marge kept an eye on both of them. Sierra was really growing tired of how Harry could improve his behavior, and was ready to hit Marge if she said one more thing bad about her and that's the reason why Harry is like the way he his. Marge one day started to say "You mustn't blame yourself for the the boy's turned out Vernon," said Marge on the third day she visited. "If there's something rotten on the inside there's nothing anyone can do about it." This was one of the longest weeks Sierra has had in a long time, she and Harry exchanged more looks than anything during those three days. The two couldn't really talk to each other either Marge insisted that the two were to be separated everywhere they went. Even at the kitchen table when everyone was there. As Marge reached for the glass of wine she was saying, "It's one of the basice rules of breeding, you see it all the time with dogs. If ther's s omething wrong with the b*** there's something wrong with the pup-". The glass in Marge's hand broke that made Sierra jump and Petunia making sure that Marge is alright.
One day as Marge was drinking her wine she said, "Now this one here," barked Marge as Sierra was doing the dishes she looked up at her. "This one's got a mean, rotten look about him. You get that with dogs. I had Colonel Fubuster drown one last year. Ratty little thing it was, weak, and underbred."Harry and Sierra exchanged looks, but Sierra was more horrified than angry, how can someone drown a dog? She asked herself in disbelief.
"This Potter," said Aunt Marge. Uh-oh this one will be a dosey, Sierra thought to herself quickly glancing over at Harry. " What did he do?" Marge finally asked.
"He- didn't work," said Uncle Vernon with a glance over at Harry.
"As I expected!" Shouted Marge. " A no account, good-for-nothing, lazy scrounger who-"
"Don't you dare, insult Harry's father or mother. You didn't even know them, so you have no right to. If you please Harry's parents were the most respecting people on the planet that I've heard about!" Sierra shouted back.
Harry looked surprised at Sierra, he's never seen her so angry before. Vernon quickly changed the subject and told the two to go to bed but Marge butted in before the two got off their seats.
"No, Vernon." hiccuped Marge. "Go, on girl go on, proud of Harry's parents aren't you. I'm sure Harry is to. They go and get themselves killed in a car crash, drunk I expect." Finished Marge.
Sierra had enough she went over to Harry but he stood up first and shouted. "They didn't die in a car crash!" Sierra grabbed a hold of his arm looking absolutely terrified.
"They died in a car crash you nasty little liar, and left you to be a burden on their decent hardworking relatives!" screamed Marge.
Sierra tugged on Harry's shirt to let him know that she was leaving but didn't budge. Sierra saw that Marge was starting to blow up like a balloon and the Dursley's went crazy. Harry dragged Sierra out of the room while they could and the two packed their trunks, first Sierra got out her wand and put it in her pocket and they went downstairs and out the door. They could hear Vernon shouting at them but the two ignored him and went and sat at the park for a while until someone could retrieve them.
Chapter two: The knight bus.
"Are you alright Harry?" Asked Sierra as the two sat down.
"I will be, sorry that wasn't the most fun thing we did all week." Harry apologized to her.
"That's fine, I didn't expect it to." Sierra answered and the two fell quiet. They heard a bark near by and Sierra recognized the dog and ran over to it and it became Sirius and she hugged him.
"What happened?" He asked the two of them.
"They were being so unfair to Harry. They insulted his parents that made him accidently turn Marge into a balloon. It wasn't his fault." Sierra said.
"Well, I'm glad you two are alright. I came because I was in the neighborhood and decided to check on you. I think I might get you two a room at the Leaky Couldron." Sirius said. "I think all I have to do is raise my wand for the knight bus and we'll go together, then I have to go back to the assignment. Moony's not going to be with me because, Dumbledore gave him another assignment at Hogwarts." He continued. " Ah here it comes." Then they heard, a whamm and a squeal and the three got on and headed to the Leaky Couldron. It was an expirience that Sierra nor Harry had it was kind of frightening. Finally the bus stopped at the leaky couldron and let them off and Tom was there to great them, then showed the two to their rooms which were across the hall from each other. Sirius hugged them both good-bye and vanished, the two decided they should get some sleep after the nights events, so the bid each other good night and went to bed.
The next morning as the two got up for breakfast they heard shouting. The two groaned so they knew who it was, Ron and Hermione were arguing. They did always like to argue like a married couple which can be very annoying at times. The came down the last step and saw them and greeted them.
"What's up guys?" Sierra asked.
"Ron, needs to take better care of his pet." Hermione said angrily and walked away from them.
"Ron, Hermione's pet is a cat and they chase mice." Sierra said pointedly. "Come on let's eat." Sierra added, the two were greeted warmly by Mr. and Mrs. Weasley.
The four of them ate quickly and they were going to walk around Diagon Alley and catch up. Seeing that they haven't seen each other all summer. As the four left Mrs. Weasley told them all to be back before dark and they headed off.
"How was your summer?" Hermione asked Sierra and Harry ignoring Ron.
"Fine if you count the Dursley being such complete jerks." Sierra answered angrily.
At that Ron nearly choked on his Ice Cream and asked "Why were you at Harry's?"
"Because both Sirius and Remus had something to do with the Ministry and Sirius is still working on his part. But he did say that Dumbledore had something for Remus to do at Hogwarts." Sierra finished wondering what that could be and taking a bite of her Ice Cream.
"Oh," was what all Ron could say.
"My trip was fascinating, I even rewrote my history of magic essay to include some of the stuff." Hermione said.
"Hermione you are an over acheiver." Sierra told her.
"I went to Egypt. It was amazing, we saw old tombs and pyramids their." Ron said.
"I'm glad you guys had a great summer. Just wish that Uncle Vernon signed my form." Harry said miserably.
Ron choked once again on his Ice Cream that he has yet to finish. Sierra just rolled her eyes and her and Hermione exchanged looks.
"What? You can't go to Hogsmeade!" Ron blurted out.
"I can't either Sirius forgot to sign my form to. Don't worry your not alone Harry." Sierra said quickly.
Harry smiled at her and went back to eat her Ice Cream and the four of them headed back to the Leaky Couldron for supper and pack for tomorrow they were off to Hogwarts for another adventure.
Chapter 3: The Dementor and Remus
The next morning they were all in a rush gathering last minute things. Ron reassured Sierra that this always happens but always made it on time. They all filed into the Ministries cars and headed toward the train station. They all entered the plaform as the whistle sounded and they all hurried to get on the train and found a compartment. They found a compartment with an adult, but didn't take notice of him until Ron asked.
"I wonder who he is?" Ron had asked.
"Professor R-" Hermione started but she tugged at Sierra and pointed. With that she grinned, and finished what Hermione was saying.
"So that's what Sirius ment, that Dumbledore gave Remus a job to do and it's to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts." Harry said. Sierra nodded.
"We should probably let him sleep though," Sierra said.
"Why should you do that? I'm wide awake," Lupin said sitting up. "It's not like you ever wanted someone to sleep Sierra." Lupin grinned at her and she laughed because she knew that was true.
"So excited for a new year?" he asked the three of them.
"Yeah, we're ready to squash the Slytherins this year." Sierra said grinning. Harry nodded in agreement.
Just as they were talking the train came to a sudden halt. Sierra saw Hermione look at her watch," What is it?" Sierra asked her.
"We can't be there yet. So, why are we stopping?" Hermione answered.
"I don't know but, we'd better stay put. I'll take a look outside in the corridor." Lupin said. "Well there's nothing that seems to be out there but, you just never know."
Just then everything went dark and cold. Now Lupin was for sure what it was a Dementor. He looked at the kids to make sure they were all right, they nodded as they gained eye contact. Lupin pulled out his wand as the Dementor came into their compartment and mutter something and the Dementor had gone. The lights went back on and warmth came back to them and they found Harry on the floor, Sierra shook him and he awoke.
" What happened?" Harry asked.
"Well, you sort of fainted." Sierra answered.
"It has nothing to do because you are weak Harry. You've had troubles in your past that no one has expirienced. Here have some chocolate," Lupin said and went to have a word with the driver. The others reassured Harry that everything was going to be alright. Then Ron and Hermione began to talk about Hogsmeade.
As they talked Sierra and Harry just glanced at each other and began to play Wizards chess. The two were evenly matched, in the Sierra ended up winning. After a while Lupin came back in and they all acknowledged each other. It was so nice not to have Malfoy bothering them this train route Sierra thought, but she was wrong. The compartment door slid open and their stood Draco Malfoy and his companions.
"What do you want?" Sierra asked angrily.
"To see if it was true." Malfoy said.
"What was?" asked Ron.
" That your family finally got a hold of some gold this summer. Did it pay off all you debts? I also heard a rumor what was it, oh now I know that all your family what sleeps in one room?" Malfoy asked. At that Ron stood up and Harry held him back.
"I suppose you think its funny? How about if I take points off of Slytherin before school starts, for the lack of respect of others." Lupin said.
Sierra grinned at Malfoy, who glared at her back and turned and walked out of the compartment.
" I swear if he makes one more wise crack about my family I'll hex him." Ron said and sat back down.
"We should be arriving soon anyway. I suggest that we change." Hermione said changing the subject and the girls stepped out so the boys could change and vise versa. The train came to a slow stop and they got off and headed to the great hall inside the castle.
Chapter 4: Hippogriff
As the train slowed down the five of them got off the train and got into a carriage that lead them up to the castle. Lupin left them so he could get up to the castle faster, while the four walked slowly up the stair case to get into the Great Hall. The four of them took their seats at the Gryffindor table and waited for Dumbledore to start his speech which he did shortly after they sat down. "Tonight I would like to introduce you to two new members of the staff first to Professor Hagrid who has taken the place of Professor Kettleburn and will be teaching Care of Magical Creatures. And second to Professor Remus Lupin who has gladly taken the job to teach you all Defense Against the Dark Arts. " Applause followed his words. " As you all may know the search of Hogwarts express, Dementors will be seated at the edge of every entrance, due to certain circumstances which I cannot explalin." Sierra saw Lupin nod in agreement. " There will be a list posted that will explain what toys you are allowed and not allowed to have in the Halls. I think that it's let the feast begin.
After desert Dumbledore dismissed the students and they headed off to bed. The next morning Harry, Ron, and Sierra sat at the Gryffindor table. Hermione had to see Professor McGongagall about something this morning, and joined them shortly. Both Sierra and Hermione exchanged schedules and they found some that were the same. Sierra knew how Hermione would get to her classes as Ron had made a fuss about it.
"Ron, if Hermione says she's got it all figured out, she does so just drop it." Sierra said and She headed off to Arithmancy. while Harry, Ron, and Hermione headed off to Divination. Finally, Sierra met up with Harry, Ron, and Hermione outside of Professor McGonagall's class room and got inside and took their seats. Today they were learning about Animagi, which made Harry, Ron and Hermione grin because they were tempting to become one theirselves. But when Professor McGonagall transformed only Sierra started clapping but realized no one else was and stopped after a few claps. Then when McGonagall came back to her human form she asked the class, "Really, what has got into you all today? Not that it matters, but that's the first time my transfomation's not got a real applause from the class." Professor said.
"Please Professor," Hermione started. "We just had our first Divination class and we were learning about Tea leaves and-"
"Now, I see the problem. I believe Miss. Black wasn't affect because she didn't take the class." She said and Hermione nodded. "No need to say anymore Miss. Granger, now who did she predict to die this year?" Sierra saw all the heads turn towards Harry and he finally said "Me."
"I see, then you should know Potter that Sibyll Trelawney has predicted the death of one student a year since she arrived at this school. None of them had died yet. You look like your in excellent health to me Potter, so you will excuse me if I don't let you off homework today. I assure you that if you die, you need not hand it in." McGonagall finished. Both Hermione and Sierra laughed, which made Harry feel a little bit better.
As class was dismissed the four of them headed down to lunch. Sierra saw Ron was looking a bit grim as they sat down at the opposite side of the table and said "Cheer up Ron you heard McGonagall. I wouldn't laugh if I knew it wasn't true."
"Have you seen a Grim anywhere Harry?" Ron asked
"Nope just Sierra's Uncle Sirius coming to check on us in the summer. That is what I can call scary." Harry said smiling.
"Harry James, that's terrible, but it was funny," She said as her and Hermione laughed. Ron didn't look to convinced. Finally the class Sierra was waiting for apart of Defense Against the Dark Arts, was Care of Magical Creatures. The four of them walked down together only Sierra and Hermione went ahead of the guys since the Ron and Hermione had yet another arguement. The class gathered in front of Hagrids hut and Hagrid came out.
"Right," Hagrid said "First lets open the books."
"How?" Asked Draco.
"Um, Hagrid we haven't been able to open our books because, it didn't come with directions on how," Sierra said quickly before Malfoy could say anymore. The class nodded in agreement and then Hagrid told them to stroke the binding which they all did. Then Hagrid went to get the animals.
"Man, this place has gone to the dogs!" Malfoy said loudly. "That oaf teaching class, my father will have a fit when I tell him."
Shut up Malfoy!" Sierra and Harry shouted.
"Careful Potter there's a Dementor behind you-"
"Oooooo!" Squealed Lavender and they all turned around and saw a beautiful creature in front of them. Sierra thought they were amazing, 'Apart from werewolves, Hippogriffs are now my favorite Magical animal.' Sierra thought and turned her eyes toward Hagrid who was beginning to teach. Malfoy was of course distracting by whispering to his friends, Sierra wished that she had some duck tape to shut his mouth with. Finally after Hagrid was done with his speech Hagrid asked for a volunteer and Harry said he'd do it. Sierra wished him luck. Harry did a wonderful job and many clapped after his turn had ended.
"That's easy," Malfoy said. "I knew if Potter could-" He rambled on Sierra knew what was going to happen as soon as he said brute she ran over and pushed and took Buckbeak for him. She saw blood coming out and Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Hagrid ran over to her.
"Hagrid, she has to go to the hospital." Hermione said quickly.
"I'll take her," he said and ran to the school quickly with Harry, Ron, and Hermione right behind them. Harry, Ron, and Hermione waited for Sierra, but Madame Promfrey wanted her to stay the night to be able to have Madame Promfrey check on her arm.