The Beginning
This story was originally called "Are You James' Girl?" and it's the same story, but I've changed a lot of errors and my plot has changed a bit. Sorry if this bothers anyone, but I'm afraid that you are just going to have to deal with it. If you have any questions please feel free to ask and I will gladly answer!
I don't own any Harry Potter characters. They all belong to J.K. Rowling, so don't get your knickers in a bunch I'm only borrowing them. I only own Katelyn Nott, and maybe some future characters...
Just thought I would let you know that this is not James Potter Harry's dad. This is James Sirius Potter II his son. James is 13, Katie is 13, Albus is 11, Scorpious is 11, and Lily is 9. Uploaded on February 6, 2011.
"Bye Mum! I'll send you an owl after I get sorted." Katelyn yelled as she stepped onto the Hogwarts Express. She glanced back at her mother to wave good bye and saw a blue haired boy kissing a pretty blonde girl. She walked down the train until she found an empty compartment then pulled out her new Charms book. She had barley finished the first page when a boy with messy jet black hair and deep brown eyes opened the compartment door.
"Hey, do you mind if I sit with you? I usually sit with my family, but they kicked me out," The boy asked as he shoved his hands into his pockets and flashed a brilliant smile.
"No, I don't mind" Katelyn said as she put her book away and gave a small in response.
"My name is James Potter." The boy said as he sat down across from Katelyn.
"I'm Katelyn Nott." She replied.
"I haven't seen you around Hogwarts and you don't look like a first year." James said while looking her up and down.
"I'm new. I was home schooled while I lived in America." Katelyn replied with a slight blush.
"Cool, so did you say your last name was Nott?" James asked as he leaned back into his seat.
"Yes, my dad's is Theodore Nott and my mother's maiden name was Daphne Greengrass," Katelyn sighed.
"Are you related to the Malfoy's?" James asked now sitting up and looking ready to bolt out of the compartment.
"Unfortunately, my Aunt Astoria married Draco Malfoy; and they have a son, Scorpious. He just turned eleven about a week ago, so he should be somewhere on the train." Katelyn said while looking everywhere but James.
"You realize that if you become a Slytherin like the rest of your family we can't be friends." James said cautiously.
"I'm going to assume you are a Gryffindor then, but I hope I'm not in Slytherin though." Katelyn said now looking back at James and trying to stare into his beautiful eyes.
"I am, along with the rest of my family," James said as he relaxed again.
"You said that your last name was Potter right?" Katie asked
"Yes, I am the son of Harry Potter." James said proudly.
"Wait, did you just say Harry Potter?" Katelyn asked while lifting an eyebrow.
"I know my dad is famous," James sighed.
"You should watch your back, and warn your siblings to do the same," Katie warned, talking quickly.
"What do you mean?" James asked curiously.
"My cousin, Scorpious, will be out to get any Potter's and probably Weasley's as well," Katie explained.
"Oh, thanks for the warning," James replied with another brilliant smile.
The two kids talked the rest of the trip to Hogwarts. They purchased candy from the trolley and got to know each other. Then James took Katie to a carriage, and they rode up to Hogwarts together along with Victoire, Dominique, Fred, and Molly. When they go to the front door they saw Professor McGonagall trying to yell above the students.
"Katelyn Nott?" McGonagall yelled looking as strict as ever.
"Here," Katelyn said while running over to the headmistress.
"We are going to walk in together and the first years are going to follow. I am going to say how you are a new student and will be joining the third years. Then we are going to sort you. Once you sit down at you new table I will start to sort the first years." McGonagall said with a small smile then began to quickly push Katelyn through the crowd.
They walked through the big entrance doors and down to the front of the great hall. Katelyn saw James sitting at the Gryffindor table. He smiled and waved at her. She gave him a small wave back then looked up as McGonagall stood in front of everyone and waited for silence.
"This year we have a new student. She will be going into her third year, and she was home schooled while she lived in America. Katelyn Nott," McGonagall said.
Katelyn went and sat down on the stool while McGonagall sat the sorting hat on her head. It fell slightly over her eyes and then began to talk.
"You come from a family of Slytherins, but I see no evil in you. I do see great bravery and love. GRYFFINDOR!" the hat yelled.
The Gryffindor table burst into cheers. Katelyn took the hat off her head and went to go sit by James. She had only taken two steps when she felt a sharp pain in her stomach. Katelyn quickly clutched her side and fell to her knees. She felt something warm and wet on her arm, so she pulled it away from her stomach. Her arm was covered with blood, and it was soaked through her shirt. Her face was now pale white and she quickly looked through the first years and found Scorpious looking at her with a smirk on his face. She looked up and saw James running to her side. The last thing she heard before she fainted was James yelling her name.
"Katelyn, wake up. Come on, Katie you have to wake up." James was saying to her while holding her hand.
Suddenly Katelyn sat up and looked around. James was to her left looking worried and McGonagall had her wand pointed at Katie. She felt another sharp pain in her stomach again. She slowly lifted up her shirt, so she could see her cut. McGonagall pointed her wand at it and it stopped bleeding. James used the sleeve of his robe to wipe the blood away. There carved into her skin was the word 'Traitor'. Katie's eyes got really big and looked up at James. McGonagall told them to go to the hospital wing, so James picked Katie up in his strong arms and carried her out of the great hall. He carried her the whole way there even though she complained that she could walk. James laid her down on one of the beds then went and found Madame Pomphrey. She quickly ran into the room and forced Katie to lie down again. She cleaned up the cut, gave her a blood replenishing potion then gave Katie a new shirt that wasn't blood soaked. Professor McGonagall came into the Hospital Wing followed by James. They helped Katie out of bed and she quickly found that it did hurt when she walked. McGonagall and James helped Katie limp up to McGonagall's office. When they got there they found Ginny, Harry, and James's little sister Lily waiting for them. James carefully wrapped his arm around Katie's side and they sat down on one of the couches. Lily ran over and sat next to James.
"James is there a reason you called us here?" Harry asked his eldest son while looking at the girl next to him.
"Yes. We have a problem that I think you can help us with." James replied simply.
"Miss Nott, can we see your cut again?" McGonagall asked as she sat behind her desk and her face relaxed around some of her favorite students and close friends.
Katie nodded her head then stood up and lifted her shirt, so everyone could see her cut. James couldn't help but notice how soft her skin looked, but he quickly shook that thought from his head. Harry absentmindedly touched his own scar upon his forehead. Ginny gasped slightly and made the decision that they would do anything to keep this girl safe.
"Do you know who did this to you?" Ginny asked concerned.
Katie opened her mouth to speak, but instead felt tears sting her eyes. She put her face into her hands and started to cry. James put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her close to him trying to comfort her. After a while Katie had calmed down enough to speak, so she looked up at everyone. They were all watching her with concern in her eyes
"Yes, I know exactly who did this. You know that my cousin is Scorpious Malfoy, and my uncle is Draco Malfoy. Well, my parents went on a trip during the summer, so I stayed at Malfoy Manor for a week. We went and visited Lucius in Azkaban. He used Draco's wand and put a curse on Scorpious and me. If either of us ever became a blood-traitor we would be marked. He knew I was going to be trouble, so he made my curse stronger. I believe that it was supposed to kill me, but you guys saved me. Now my family is going to disown me, or worse. They will most likely kill me, and they will probably let Scorpious do it. Give him some practice." Katie said her voice full of anger at first, but slowly turning into despair at the end.
"Miss Nott, I believe you, but you must go back to your family. I doubt they will disown you or kill you. You are their daughter and if I'm not mistaken their only child." McGonagall said though her eyes showed that she wished that there was something more she could to do to help her.
They all sat in silence while everyone thought of a plan. After a while of intense thinking Ginny got an idea.
"What if we give Katie a small portkey? If her family tries to harm her in any way she can easily escape." Ginny said with a smile on her face.
"But, where would she go? The first place her parents will look for her is Hogwarts." James said.
"She will come to our home. Lily has a second bed in her room, so she can sleep there. Everyone at the Burrow will gladly welcome her into the family, and she seems to feel safe around James." Ginny said her eyes sparkling and her smile widening.
They all looked over and saw that Katie was asleep with James arm around her shoulder and her head leaning against the back of the couch. James sighed and smiled. He loved this plan, and even Harry agreed that it was a good one. Ginny said that they would buy a small ring and would make the jewel the portkey. They would mail it to James as soon as they had time to buy one. Katie moved in her sleep and leaned her head on James's shoulder. James rested his head on top of hers and mussed to himself. This was going to be a very interesting year.
Hey readers, I hope you like this so far. I have a lot of this story written already, but I will only upload the next chapter if I get at least one review. I won't know if anyone likes it if you don't me! Please tell me what you think about the story so far. Good or Bad? Have any ideas give them to me and I will see if I can work them into the story. Have any questions just ask. Thank you for reading!
Love, Tori