The Hidden Black

A story about the life Regulus's daughter. I do not own Harry Potter

Chapter 1

Hogwarts door step

It was fogy summer night at Hogwarts, the moon barley peaked through leaving me no choice but to use my wand to light the way. I slowly made my way to the front entrance to investigate the mysterious knocking that I heard.

"Who's there?" I asked opening the great doors with just a flick of my wand availing a little girl that was no more then four years old. My heart melted I always wanted a child of my own; I just couldn't find the right man to have one with.

"Where are your parents little one?" I asked softly while smiling at the child.

"Daddy left," she answered not bothered by her situation. She was the bravest child I ever seen. There were no tears in her lovely pale green eyes; instead there was a small smile on her face.

"What's your name little one?" I asked getting on one knee she simply handed me a small peace of parchment and said "Lara." I quickly opened it and started to read.

Dear Professor McGonagall,

I know I never was your favorite student but I couldn't think of anyone else that could protect her. The dark lord killed her mother because she wouldn't tell him her whereabouts'. Lara holds a power he greatly lusts for and I can no longer protect her. Please raise her as your own with in Hogwarts grounds, give her a happy life she needs. I don't want her to live a life of a Black that is surrounded by nothing but death.

You're her only hope,

Sincerely,

Regulus Black

I smiled at her as I held out my hand; because I knew then I would care deeply about her like she was my very own. She took my hand with out giving it a second thought, causing me to smile and say "I promise you are safe with me." That is a promise I plan to keep no matter what Albus might think.

"It's big," Lara said as we made our way to Albus's office.

"Yes it is," I replied before saying the password under my breath and entering the headmaster's office. He looked at me with a warm smile on his lips and soon saw the reason for my visit.

"Who might this be," he asked smiling kindly at Lara that held onto my hand tightly with her tiny one. I handed the peace of parchment to him he sighed when he was finish and looked at Lara once again before asking "How old are you Lara?"

"I'm four," she answered causing him to nod and then look into my eyes.

"Albus the safest place for her is here at Hogwarts and I promise I will take full responsibility for her," I said "I will raise her like she was my own."

"Very well Minerva I will pull some strings and have her adoption papers for you to sign by tomorrow morning," he replied smiling as I picked Lara up and held her in my arms.

"Does this mean you're my new mommy?" she asked with a smile, I brushed her dark brown hair out of her face before replying "Only if you allow me to be Lara."

*Years later Lara's point of view*

I stare at my best friends about to graduate and leave Hogwarts, I think I hated seeing them go more then Bill last year. I sighed and looked at Charlie already missing him dearly. He smiled at me as he grabbed his diploma, causing me to remember all the good times on the quidditch pitch together. A tear ran down my cheek, I felt someone brush it away causing me to look up and realize it was Charlie.

"I'm going to miss you too Lar," he pointed out placing a finger under my cheek making me look into his eyes as he slowly leaned down and kissed me softly on the lips.

"About bloody time if you ask me," Tonks said turning her hair to a dark purple. I shot her a warning glare, but soon smiled as I hugged her tight before saying "Don't be jealous Nymphadora." She growled hating her first name she then sighed and shoved me playfully while saying "Shove it McGonagall."

"Only if you promise that you be careful," I replied worried about her becoming a Auror but I knew it was her dream like working with dragons was Charlie's.

"I'll try but only if you have fun time to time," Tonks counter offered I smirked and nodded my head causing Charlie to laugh while wrapping his arm around my waist.

"Stay out of trouble Tonks Lara won't be able to save your bloody arse anymore," Charlie said with a smile and with that she gave us one lass embrace before walking off to spend time with her parents.

"Charlie, why did you kiss me?" I asked looking into his eyes wondering why he waited till now to show me his true feelings.

"Because I care about you and I always will," he answered pulling me into another soft passionate kiss, but this time I returned the kiss. It felt like time froze for a moment until my mother came into view. For a moment I thought she was going to strangle me but instead I saw happiness in her eyes.

*That night*

"Lara Albus wants a word with you in his office," my mother informed me I nodded causing her to add "Don't worry Lara goodbyes aren't forever." I smiled at her before making my way to Albus's office. I grew up here since I was four I know I'm not my mothers real daughter, I was left on Hogwarts door step. She told me my father wanted me to have a better life for me. The only thing I have left of my father was the letter he placed in my hand when he left me here that night long ago.