Just finished reading the Sorcerer`s Stone…
Plot Bunnies immediately attacked….
Got infected…
I should've never let my guard down…
The Girl Who Lived
She was usually a light sleeper, having lived her meagre 8 years of life in constant guard. So it bothers her greatly that after the rampaging knocks against her battered door, she still wasn't able to shake the sleep of off her properly.
"Wake the hell up!" the familiar holler of the caretaker was worse than a nail going against a chalkboard that Kagome was forced to peel her lids open, displaying her annoyed pair of azure coloured irises.
"Im up! Im up!" Throwing the dusty, not to mention lame excuse of a blanket off, she pushed herself out of the thin mattress sprawled on the cold floor. Kagome frowned in annoyance, having to wake up when she could sleep in and not bother about whiny brats and frustrating bullies.
She took the oversized long sleeve shirt hanged from the doorknob and easily slipped herself in it, the sleeves overlapping her fingers while it dangled above her knees. Gathering her matted hair in a messy tail, she wore the big pants next followed by worn sneakers.
She gently plucked the worn, slightly dusty emerald muffler, her fingers trailing at the embroidered initials of what she assumes where her parents. No matter how much she wished, the simple pair of letters S and N will never be enough for her to know where or whom she originated from. After securing it around her neck, Kagome`s eyes darkened when she saw the slightly flailed end of her beloved scarf.
She might be tiny but she`s proud to call herself a monster especially when a particularly dumb bully threatens to burn her prized muffler.
Finished by her usual morning ritual, she gripped the door open and exited her small room.
The scowling face of her torturer greeted Kagome.
Knowing what she was expected to do, Kagome soundlessly turned towards the direction of the kitchen, her eyes rolling in exasperation.
"And where do you think you`re going?" She halted then turned.
"Cook some breakfast for the brats like what you usually want me to do…" Kagome deadpanned. She was delighted to see his face flash scarlet.
Just because she`s young didn't mean she isn't smartly blunt.
"Don't call my kids brats when you yourself is a much bigger one, and don't get smarty ass with me you little bastard, someone wants to see you, and I don't even know how they know a trash like you…" He retorted, willing to see her hurt face. However, he was highly irritated when the she-devil looked amused at his intentional jab.
He faced his back on her and began trekking towards the orphanage`s office, Kagome following with calm strides as she added another point to her imaginary scoreboard.
It took all of her self-control and husband`s reassuring words to not bolt outside the feet smelling office and look for her beloved friend`s daughter herself. Before the fall of who-must-not-be-named, Narcissa and Lucius were swallowed by guilt. Nicohlas Scarlett, one of their closest friends during their time at Hogwarts, was killed by the Dark Lord instead of them. Due to being a Slytherin, the prince and princess to boot, they were anticipated to join the Dark Lord`s ever growing ring of Death Eaters.
Lucius wouldn't have any of that.
Angered by his heir`s choice, Abraxas Malfoy gave no protection when Voldermort himself seeks to mark his one and only son.
This is where Nicohlas came to play.
Having known of the Dark Lord`s plan seeing that he was forcefully marked as well, Nicohlas immediately informed the newly weds and helped them escape.
But unfortunately, they were caught.
Nicohlas took the blame for himself, telling that he had forced the two to decline the mark because he doesn't want Voldermort to have a pair of strong, pure blooded wizards.
He was killed on the spot.
The Killing Curse was already cast even before Lucius could utter a spell to teleport their asses away.
Knowing that his dear friend`s death would be in vain if he died then and there, Lucius admitted and backed Nicohlas lies up. With that, they were spared. Marked, but still spared.
It was only years after the defeat of Voldermort when the knowledge of Nicohlas having a wife and a child got caught in their sources. Alarmed but very much elated, they gathered all the facts they can get their hands on considering Nicohlas` left family.
They had learned that Nicohlas married a Japanese witch studying in Nippon`s Academy for the Spiritually and Magically Gifted.
A powerful priestess by the name of Kun-loon Higurashi.
But imagine their disappointment when they found out that the mentioned woman was already deceased due to childbirth.
A child Nicohlas named as Sydney Adriana Scarlett. Which they also found out, is their goddaughter.
But Merlin was not being kind to them for none of the children in Japan met the said name… That is, until they were left aware that Kun-loon named the child herself for protection against the Dark Lord`s death eaters.
Kagome Higurashi.
And here they are.
To both Malfoy`s horror, their goddaughter was passed down from orphanage to the other. It appears that she inherited both of her parents magic and it seems like she`s an early bloomer too.
Swallowing their high distaste considering the interaction with muggles, they set on finding Nicohlas` only child. The search was made possible despite the different language and culture, a simple spell did the trick, they`re wizard and witch after all.
Finally, after years of turning countless of orphanages up and down, they narrowed it down to one Kyoto Children`s Haven Orphanage.
But as far as Narcissa could see, the place is anything but a Child`s Haven.
When they inquired for their goddaughter, the caretaker, a man that reeks of greediness and malice, looked at them incredulously.
"I have much better children… You don't need to spend a penny for that trash..' Narcissa`s hand involuntarily darted inside her bag and made a wild grab for her wand, but didn't took it out. Lucius, although managed to maintain a façade like he could care any less, can`t help the twitch of his hand that held his cane.
Resisting the urge to bash the man`s skull with his cane for the sake of it, Lucius replied seeing that his wife was too preoccupied thinking curses she could unleash to this man without somehow alerting the Ministry of Magic to answer.
"If I were you, I would mind my own business… That attitude of yours will have you hexed." He drawled, his words thick with a pleasing but intimidating accent. The man was visibly shaken by the atmosphere the two powerful witch and wizard was emitting. Sputtering, the caretaker ushered them to his messy office and left, fetching Kagome, as he now call her.
"Calm down Narcissa…" Lucius said, his hand settled on his wife`s shoulders. Narcissa calmed, laying a hand on top of her husbands. But all calmness vanished when a knock resounded from the door.
It opened and out came the man.
"I`ve brought her." He stepped out of the way and Narcissa bolted up from her chair.
Lucius and Narcissa stared at the young girl, their eyes never leaving her face. The same shade of azure, same slanted stare, but instead of silvery locks, she had a mop of messy, thick ebony hair. But overall…
She looks exactly like Nicohlas.
On the way to Jikanho`s –the bastard`s name- office, she caught bits and pieces of the conversation around the orphanage.
"I saw some rich looking people outside! They must be looking for someone to adopt!" said a girl who she remembers as the one who often likes to stick her nose in other`s business.
"Yeah! I saw them too.. They look like foreigners! They have blonde hair so they must be!" Backed up the other.
"Just wish that the freak was still asleep, if not, those people will pick her again!" oh, she`s in the conversation now!
"Tsk, just because she has those alien eyes doesn't mean she`s always the best pick!" The other giggled.
"You`re right, she`s always getting returned after a day or two… Because she`s a freak!"
Kagome`s attention was torn from the babbling chits when Jikanho turned to stare hard at her.
"I don't know if these people will adopt yo-"
"If I get sent back again, you`ll throw me into a river… Don't worry, I know.." Jikanho got red in the face and stood up from crouching to meet her eye level.
Straightening his suit, Jikanho prepared to make himself known while Kagome could care any less.
What`s the use of being presentable when you`ll just get sent back before you could change clothes?
"I`ve brought her." She looked at the two and immediately felt something odd, and no, its not because they had been staring at her so hard, they usually do that. But because they relatively feel… Familiar?
Or… Is it because she caught signs of ability she has that these to also has?
Kagome mildly jumped in shock when the beautiful woman suddenly threw her arms around her.
Woah.
"Um… Lady?" She mumbled, not that she was acknowledged.
"Oh… Sydney, we finally found you… Nicohlas will be so happy…" Nicohas? Is that her pare-
Wait… Rewind… What?
"Um.." She looked at the regal man heading their way, his intimidating snake cane in hand. Although imposing, she found it funny to see a soft look on his face.
"Ah.. Sir, I think your wife`s hugging the wrong girl… My name`s not Sydney." Ignoring the glare thrown her way, she fidgeted when the platinum haired man kneeled with a single knee.
Even if its her first time meeting the handsome man, she knows he`s not the type to kneel.
Imagine her surprise when she felt a hand lay on top of her head.
"No, we exactly got the correct one." The pretty lady pulled away, her cobalt eyes still shining with joyful tears.
"You are Kagome Higurashi, daughter to Kun-loon Higurashi… But you are also Sydney Adriana Scarlett, daughter to Nicohlas Scarlett… And we`re taking you to England."
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Wow.
Well… Narcissa isn't really the one to beat around the bush…. But anyways, Im keeping my mouth shut about how this story will go… Wait for the plot progress and you`ll know.
Ja Ne Lusters~!