Disclaimer: I do not own anything relating to Harry Potter. All rights are reserved to the proper authority. This is simply for fun and no profit is being made off this writing. The only thing I own is the OC characters, but everything else belongs to the Harry Potter Universe.

AN: This is my first fan fiction writing so please try to be kind when reviewing. If you don't like the story, please write what you think can make it better. I know I'm going to get everything right. For example, I might not cite proper ingredients to make Draught of the Living Dead Potion, but I will do my best. I'm not a big fan of OC characters, but I did not want a main character being linked to someone in the past. As for everything else, I will try my best to write in proper grammar; however, I can't guarantee that I will be perfect. If anyone has any comments, questions, concerns, please leave them in the reviews or you can message me. I have no problem answering them, and I will try to answer as quickly as possible.

If you noticed, this says this is my second fanfic; however, this is a revised version of my first three chapter story. I didn't like how I wrote my OC so I pretty much rewrote her as a normal student rather than some know-it-all god modding character. Hopefully I did a better job. And finally, now on to the story PE93 =)

Pain - without love

Pain - can't get enough

Pain - like it rough

'Cause I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all

Three Days Grace "Pain"

Pain. It was all she could feel through her body. She felt her sweat dripping down her face and all over her. Her breathing was short, quick breaths trying to relieve the constant shooting pain she felt. It was what the doctor was instructing her do to. She wondered where her husband was at the most crucial part of their lives. He promised to be here. He promised her he would be here no matter what was happening. Her eyes tensed as another contraction came on to her making her push the thought to the back of her mind. Her teeth clench her lips as the pain consumed her whole body. She licked her lips tasting the blood where her teeth bit into her lips. All she wanted was the pain to go away, but her little voice in her head kept repeating "Remember the end result. The beautiful gift that you and your husband will have once this is over. Just remember the light at the end of the tunnel."

She chuckled again at the last part her mind thought of the light at the end of the tunnel. Right now, all she felt was the dark encircling their lives. She couldn't escape it no matter how far she had run away from it. The Dark always followed her, intoxicating her with the evil ways. The Dark was the only thing keeping them together, but she couldn't concentrate on this at the moment. She had more pressing issues to attend to.

"All right Cassandra. It is time for you to push," the doctor told her as he got into the right position. She gripped the side of the arm rest on her bed. The pain was excruciating and was glad the time had come. She took a few more deep breaths trying to ready herself for what was coming. "On the count of three, I want you to give it all you can," she heard him say. Her tongue moved around over her lips trying to keep her lips moist.

"One," the doctor said. Cassandra took a quick glance to her left searching with her eyes to find her husband. She closed her eyes trying to hold back the tears of disappointment.

"Two," she heard the doctor said with an excitement glee in his voice. She sighed taking in a deep breath knowing once he said three, the pain would climate. Her eyes her still closed very tight and she felt the tears starting to stream down her face. Her breaths increased rapidly as she knew the time was approaching.

"THREE!" the doctor yelled. Cassandra screamed as she pushed with all her might hoping to be put out of her misery of pain. Her faced was squished together and gripped the arm rest like her life depended on it. The only thing she thought of was her husband before she blacked out.


They have gone over it the week before. She remembered the conversation very clearly.

"Honey, there is a possibility the baby might come early. Please do not venture far on trying to deceive the ministry. I know you don't want anything to do with this, but this moment in our lives is an important step into our future as a family," she said to her annoyed looking husband. Cassandra sighed trying to reason with her husband. If he couldn't support her through this, then she had no idea how he would help her once the baby came.

Her husband rolled his eyes at her shaking his head. She's noticed that he has been frustrated with something work related for the past months, but he refused to tell her about it. It was 'classified information' the rest of the magical community should not know. "Don't give me that look. We had this discussion and WE both agreed we were ready for a child," she pleaded with him.

"Cassie, why are you pushing this on me? I told you after you got pregnant I won't be around much. The ministry is tracking me down again. Do you want me to turn myself in?" he fought back rubbing his templates. He didn't know what else to say to her. She knew the situation he got himself into. What was the point repeating it over and over again to her? If he would show up at the hospital, they would recognize him immediately and arrest him.

"No," she said while she sighed frowning. She didn't want him thrown into Azkaban or wherever else they had planned for him. She hobbled over to the stove and poured herself some hot tea. It always relaxed her whenever she got upset. "I just thought you would want to share this special occasion with me. I understand fully why you can't, but I WANT you there," she whispered. She needed him there. If he wasn't there, who was going to watch the baby once she slept? With new safety precautions installed because of his missions, she didn't know what they were going to do with her new son or daughter.

"Cass, you know I want to be there. I just don't want to risk the safety of you and our new baby. I don't want them to find out about us," he responded to her. He knew she wasn't going to let this rest. He sat down in a chair trying to piece the correct words together without her getting even more upset.

"I found a hospital," she said before he could reply. "I believe they support your cause for pure-blood supremacy. I owled them asking for information about hospital. I also asked what happened if the place would be attacked by you. Their reply had a smiley face saying 'No worries.'" She took a sip of her tea watching the reaction of her husband's face change quickly. He seemed very pleased with what he heard.

"Who is it? I mean, what's the hospital," he piped up. He couldn't help that this new information peeked his interested. If the hospital shared the same interest in his mission, he wouldn't have a problem being there. Plus, he wouldn't have to worry about aurors or ministry officials showing up. He would check this place out once he left their house. A small wry smile left his lips.

"Doctor Manson runs the hospital. He seems like a very unique individual and I believe you would very much like him. The hospital is 'Darkly Medical Practice and Hospital.' The only problem is the hospital is located in England," she informed him. She leaned against the counter smiling like there was no tomorrow. "And I would have to leave as soon as possible. They expect the baby might come early, and they want me to be familiar with my surroundings since I'm not used to it."

"I thought about that place, but I didn't think you would go for the idea," he said. Manson was a good friend of his and discussed their situation with him before. He was afraid to bring the idea to her because of her resentment to dark art practices. Gellert was very surprised that Cass was willing to go there. He remembered her long winded speeches about having a natural childbirth without any magical influences. He sighed knowing she was willing to comprise her virtues in order for him to be there with her. "He's an excellent doctor. I promise you I will not run into any problems about not being there," he assured her. A small smile left his lips hoping she would be happy with the decision.

The couple looked much happier, smiling despite everything going on in their lives. Cassandra hobbled very slowly over to her husband. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed the top of his head. She whispered, "Gellert, if I have a boy, we know he will be named after you; however, I don't know to name the baby if I have a girl."

Gellert looked up at her with a questionable eye knowing he had a solution. "If it's a girl, I will let you decide on a name. Whatever you choose, I think I have the heart to eventually accept her," he replied smiling gleefully. His hand rose and caressed her arm that was still located around his head. He hoped she wouldn't take the joke seriously and know the tone of his voice was of a joking kind. He, of course, would not care what his daughter could be named. He knew what names Cassie already picked out from a previously discussion.

Cassandra knew he was merely joking at his last statement. She moved her head down lower brushing her lips with his. A smile erupted on her face after the kiss. "I knew you would eventually come around in the case we had a girl," she whispered into his ear. She leaned back in for another kiss before Gellert jerked up.

"Sorry honey, I have to leave. I've stayed here too long," he told her after breaking the kiss. He sighed rising to his feet. His hand interlocked with hers while he looked into to her eyes. "I promise I will be there when you are in labor. No matter what I'm in the middle of, I will be there." He smiled bring her closer to him for a hug. He knew he would see her very soon, but not entirely sure when their next encounter would take place.

"I believe your promise. Just please don't leave me alone with them. That's all I'm asking of you," she said to him while they hugged. She closed her eyes. This felt perfect to her; this is why she married Gellert Grindelwald. Feeling him let go of her caused her pain. "I will see you soon, Gellert."

He smiled at her shining his pearly white smile at her. "As will I my darling. I will have everything arrange for your arrival tomorrow," he said back to her. He brought her hand up to his face and kissed it ever so softly. Gellert winked at her, and he apparated away from the house.

Cassandra felt warm liquid falling from her face. She hadn't realized she was crying when he winked at her. She wiped her face with hands and shook her head. "Why did I have to fall for him? He's no good for me, but yet here am I wanting him to stay with me," she thought to herself. She shook her head and headed for her room. She was going to need to pack at least two week supply of clothes and some baby clothing. She smiled just thinking about the possibility she could have a girl.


"Cassandra? Mrs. Grindelwald? Are you still with us?" asked Doctor Manson as he tried to wake the passed out mother. She heard him quite well, but needed to rest. She felt relieved of the pain she previously felt, but she was exhausted from everything she had been through. She stirred a little, slowly opening both her eyes. Her eye sight was blurry until her eyes adjusted to the light around her. She was still in the hospital which was a good sign for her.

"Is the baby ok?" she quickly asked him. Her face was worn with wariness, and her only concern at the moment was the health of her newly born child. Her eyes darted left to right and back again. She saw no sign of an infant in the room. Her mind darted from one concern to another wondering what could have happened to her child. Surely, she wasn't out long. "Where is my child? Is he or she ok? Please, tell me. TELL ME?" she hastily spoke to him. She took a few quick breaths, and she began to feel her eyes swell up.

"Your daughter is in healthy condition. She is in the nursery resting. You may see her once you have recovered," he calmly spoke to her. He smiled, and patted the top on her head reassuring everything was ok. "The only thing I need is to know what you plan to call her. I do believe you would not want to call your daughter 'Baby' for the rest of her life," he joked with her.

Cassandra smiled and chuckled a little bit. She felt her frail body relax knowing her daughter was healthy and doing well. Now she had to decide on a name. She already had a middle named picked out, but she was at a lost for first name. She had narrowed her list of ten down to four names: Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire. Cassandra could not help if she liked the precious gemstones as names. She thought each stone represented a specific power, and she knew her daughter would have to be named after one of the gems. "Sapphire Rose Grindelwald will be her name," she weakly said to the doctor. "Is Gellert here?" she asked him. She gave a faint smile and then passed out before he could answer.

"Miss Kensington, please inform the nursery that the Grindelwald baby will be named Sapphire Rose. Please also include his wife is currently in remission from the healing potion dose that was given after the baby was born," Doctor Manson said. The young assistant nodded her head and headed to the nursery. He interlaced his fingers in his hands and sinister smile broke out across his face. He walked out of the Cassandra's room and waltz into his office. "Ah, Mr. Grindelwald, it was so nice of you to finally join us. I have an inkling you would be here. I believe you have heard of the arrival of you newly born daughter is here," Manson said to his newly arrived guest.

"Yes Manson. I was disappointed that the child was not a son, but I do believe I have great plans for this little one," he stated back to his follower. His minded ran through the different possibilities of his daughter's future. All he was concerned about was the power his daughter now had. His menacing smile could not be wiped off his cruel face. He was thrilled he finally had an heir to him. Now, he just had to find a way to keep his plan a secret from his wife. Before he began to get wrapped up in his future plans, a small thought crossed his mind. "What did my wife decide to name my child?" he asked Manson.

"She thought the name Sapphire Rose suited well with Grindelwald. The name does sound powerful, if I may add so myself sir," Manson docilely replied. Manson closed the door and made sure to lock it. He glanced back over at his master eyeing him carefully looking for some sign. He was unsure what Grindelwald's next move was since the baby was born before expected. "Master?" he finally spoke to him after a few silent moments. "Is your original plan still in effect, or have you created a new one?"

"Yes Manson. The plan will continue though it will be put on hold at this current moment in time. I believe she needs to be kept alive for a little longer, but I assure you the time will eventually come when your assistance will be needed," Grindelwald replied to his commander. He sat down in Manson's desk chair quite comfortably evaluating the current situation they were now faced with. He could kill her now, but who would raise the child? He was in no position to raise an infant with the ministry hot on his tail. No, he had to wait until the child was old enough to understand.

"Manson, I will be leaving. Tell my wife I was here momentarily but had to run off due to a prevailing issue. As well, please continue the assignment I gave you," Grindelwald spoke to him. He nodded only once before apparating away from the hospital.


"You planned this all along didn't you Gellert," a frustrated Cassandra yelled at her husband. She couldn't believe she could let this happen. "After everything I did for you. After everything you put me through, you decide that my life is of no importance to you?" She shook her head not believing what she just heard from her husband. She paced back and forth in the living room feeling her tears slowly fall down her face. Nothing else crossed her mind other than the word why.

"It is for the better good Cassandra and you should be thanking me. When you gave birth to Sapphire, I planned on killing you there; however, I knew she could not grow up being raised by my men. Therefore, I decided to spare your life for the time being," Gellert hissed back at her. He had his wand pointed in her direction following her every move. As soon as she took action against him, he was prepared.

"It doesn't matter. I trusted you with everything. I took a risk marrying you because I thought you loved me. I should have listened to my parents because then I wouldn't have put my life or our child in danger," she said back to him. Her hand raked through her hair trying to come up with a proposition she could make with him. Not only was she pleading for her life, but she was pleading for the life of her daughter. A path with no remorse is not what she wanted for Sapphire to follow. She turned and faced him looking straight into his cool green eyes. She would not break contact with them until he gave her a legitimate reason to kill her.

Grindelwald took her gaze with a wicked smile. There could be no possible way Cassandra can bargaining her way out of death this time. He gave his daughter a sleeping potion before she went to bed. He knew she would not be up for another couple of hours. What had to be done must be done. "Do you believe I will take pity on you because you were the mother of my daughter? I have little patience for this type of display as you should know," he answered her.

"I'm not asking for pity, Gellert. I just want to know what I was to you. If you ever did love me, or if you even cared about me. I want a valid reason for your decision to kill me," she responded as boldly as she could. Considering the ball was in his court, she was trying to make an effort for an agreement between the two of them. She had a gut feeling he was not going to go for her offer.

"Love? I'm not going to answer that question my dear. All I needed you for was an heir, and by golly you were willing to give me one. I appreciated your gesture very much," he said calmly. He smirked at her knowing the time had come for his wife to be finished. "Avada…," were the only words that left Gellert Grindelwald lips.


Little Sapphire stirred awake from the commotion happening in the living room. She rubbed her eyes knowing it was still too early for her to wake up. It upset her greatly hearing her parents constantly bicker with each other. She felt their battles with each other were because of her, though her mother reminded her it was not her fault. Still, she knew she couldn't fall back asleep. Rather than stay in the safety of her room, she decided to venture down into the battle zone.

In her pink night dress, Sapphire held her teddy bear close to her as she slowly descended down the steps of her house. Her clear blue eyes followed the pathway the light created. She knew she would be in trouble for being up at this hour during the night, but she didn't care. She just wanted her mother and father to be a happy family like they promised her last week.

She crept through the kitchen and pressed her head against the door that lead to the living room. Her mother's words sounded more like sobs than anything. She quietly began to cry knowing something was causing her mother pain. The tears fell slowly down her face. She couldn't take the pain she was feeling inside of her. Taking a deep breath, she pushed the door open saying, "Daddy? Mommy? Why are you fighting?"


Grindelwald's face abruptly turned facing his young heiress. He studied her facial features seeing her eyes were very worn out. He knew he didn't give her enough dose of the sleeping potion. He could not finish the unforgivable cruse he was about to inflict upon her mother. He lowered his wand and picked up the tired looking girl. "We were merely having a heated discussion about where you should stay when we both leave," he simply answered the child. He glanced at his wife seeing her collapse on the ground. He saw the tears streaming down on his daughter's face and well as his wife's face. How was he going to explain this more to his heiress?

"Daddy, why is Mommy crying?" Sapphire asked her father. She knew her mother cried sometimes whenever they were involved in an altercation, but she never saw her mother this upset before. She looked up at her father hoping to find an answer in his face like she usually did when he couldn't find the words to tell her. She hugged him closely trying to wipe her tears away with his shirt.

"Gellert please let me have one more day with her. Please see it as a good-bye," Cassandra coughed to him while before he could speak to Sapphire. Cassandra knew he had to agree to this. Their daughter was now in the presence of their argument, and she knew Gellert did have a soft spot for the child. He had to agree to it for the happiness of the child.

"She's upset because she can never see you again, but I agree you can spend the whole day together tomorrow," he replied to both the girls. His hand caressed the chin of the little girl and gave her a genuine smile. He began to rock the child back and forth gently hoping to guide her back to sleep.

"But why can't Mommy never see me again," she politely asked her father. She sniffled a little bit once she stopped crying. She didn't understand why her mother had to leave. They promised her they were going to live together forever. She wanted to be the princess that lived happily ever after like in the muggle stories her mother told her before she fell asleep. Sapphire looked into her father's eyes hoping he would change his mind about banishing her mother away. All she saw was that his decision was made.

"It is for your own safety, Sapph. Can you understand this darling?" he spoke to his child. Though he knew his statement was false, he had the control of the situation. Anything he would say to his heiress would be final. He was grateful for his wife for teaching their daughter his word was final. He gingerly brushed the rest of her tears away with one of hands. He kissed the top of her head watching her eyes struggle to stay open.

"Yes Daddy," she weakly spoke to him before surrendering to sleep.

"Cassandra, you will have all of tomorrow to spend with Sapphire. After she is taken to my headquarters, you will be disposed. Nothing else will change my mind," he spoke sternly to his wife. He turned away not wanting to see his wife for the rest of the evening. He slowly walked upstairs to Sapphire's room, and he placed the child beneath the covers of her bed. Grindelwald stroked the top of the child's head before leaving the room.


"Albus please, you must have me. I cannot have my daughter become the heiress to the Dark. I know you and Gellert were close friends at one point in your lives, and I have faith you understand why I'm here," pleaded Cassandra with the Hogwarts' transfiguration teacher. Cassandra apparated herself and Sapphire to Hogsmeade as soon as Gellert gave her permission to leave the house. As long as she was still breathing, she was going to fight to keep her daughter out of the Dark forces.

"Cassandra, what specifically are you asking me to do? I cannot hold the child here and put the rest of the students at risk of an attack," Albus Dumbledore explained to the wary mother. He knew of only one way to have the child stay out of the clutches of Gellert Grindelwald but Cassandra must suggest it first. His twinkling crystal eyes glanced at the confused girl looking around his office. He smiled at her hoping the girl would feel less anxious.

"Yes, I know. I thought this through vigorously sir, but isn't there any spell that could solve this problem?" she asked her old friend. She was running out of time, and she knew Grindelwald might now catch a drift of her plot. She placed Sapphire down on the ground as her arms began to hurt. Cassandra paced back and forth in Albus' office. "There just has to be something out there we can use to ensure the safety of Sapphire," she spoke back to him.

Sapphire was pleased to be able to walk again. She smiled and walked around the classroom peering at the different pictures and emblems that made up the wall. She saw Dumbledore smile at her, and she couldn't help but not smile back. He had this warming sensation vibrating off his personality which made being in a room with a stranger more comforting for her.

"There is one thing that might have come across your mind Cassandra," replied Dumbledore in the calmest of tones. "The spell, however, is Dark magic, but the effects of the spell will not affect young Sapphire in any way." He curtly nodded his head and pulled out an old ragged book from his desk. He flipped through the pages looking for the correct section. "Ah, here we are, Time Travel. A tricky little spell, but I assume you are aware what this spell is," Dumbledore spoke to Cassandra.

Cassandra simply nodded her head and turned her attention over to her wandering daughter. Her eyes swelled up again and glanced back over to her old friend. "Tristan's Theory of Time Travel. Yes, I believe I came upon the spell back a couple of years ago. The only concern I have is when she returns to her time," she replied to him. Her eyes couldn't hide her anxiety she was feeling. If the spell was casted correctly, Sapphire would be safe until she becomes of age when she feels ready to return to her natural time. Since she is so young, she will not remember any events of her childhood until she is told about the spell. Over time, Sapphire's memories will slowly come back to her in very vivid dreams.

"I assume you have the letter neatly written out for her new guardians as well as her new identity," Dumbledore expressed to the stressed woman. He knew the importance of a new identity needed for someone traveling into the future. He slowly rose from his desk and walked over to the young child. He reached for her hand and brought her back over to her mother. It was easier if the child was near her mother when Cassandra decided to explain what was happening to her.

"Sapphire Rose, I have to send you to the future. You are not safe with your father around during this time. I know you do not understand the issue at this moment, but you have to trust us for this," Cassandra explained to her daughter. She brought Sapphire close to her trying to sketch a memory of her daughter in her mind. "You have to listen closely to these instructions. Once you arrive in the future, you probably won't remember who you are, where you're from, and even any of us. Secondly, when you arrive, your guardians will explain exactly who you are supposed to be. Once you reach a certain age, you will be told the truth about yourself. Of course, you won't believe it at first but your memories of me, you father, and what I've done will slowly come back to you in dreams," Cassandra gasping told her. "You won't remember any of this when you get to the future, but your guardians will remember." She did not know if Sapph could understand this information because it was a lot to take in.

Cassandra handed the white envelope to Sapph and said to her, "This letter is to be given to the first adult you see if you remember. It has your information and why you were sent to the future." She smiled affectionately at her daughter. She drew a circle with her wand and lead Sapphire into it. She couldn't stop the tears from streaming down her face. She knew she had to be strong in front of Sapphire, but she couldn't keep it together.

"Sapph, please know this is for your own good. Whatever happens to me or you, please remember I love you with all my heart and that will never change. Stay in the circle because that's where the spell will be casted upon," Cassandra spoke frantically to her daughter. She embraced Sapphire for the last time shearing tears left and right. She broke the hug and backed away from her daughter. She weakly smiled toward hoping it would help the child's fears subdue partially. "Just be brave my young one. Albus are you ready?" she spoke to him.

Both adults nodded their heads. They both looked at Sapphire, who looked frighten, in front of them trying to suppress the need to comfort her. Albus raised his wand first signally to Cassandra the time was now. She slowly raised her wand smiling at her daughter knowing this would be the last time she would see her. At the same time, they both spoke, "Tempus itum." Blue sparks were emitted from both wands heading straight toward Sapphire. Sapphire screamed not knowing how the spell would fall on her.

She felt a whirling sensation overcome her as she felt like she was flying. Before she could breathe or even enjoy the ride, she dropped her into a house. Unsure of where she was or even who she was, she poked her head out of the place where she landed. She did not recognize the building or anything else in the room. She slowly rose to her feet brushing the dust and debris off of her. Suddenly, she heard footsteps approaching her rapidly. Panicking not knowing where to hide, she stood in the same place. An older looking woman was the first to arrive looking bewilder.

"Oh my goodness gracious child, how did you end up here?" asked the women.

The young girl just shrugged her shoulders not remembering what exactly happened and why she was clutching onto a white envelope. The older woman noticed it and asked the young child, "May I take a look at what you are holding? If it has information about yourself and you cannot read, I might be able to help." The old woman smile and then said, "I won't hurt you. I just want to make sure you are all right and if there is anything I can assist you with" The little girl walked over slowly to her releasing the envelope over. The older women broke the seal on the envelope and pulled out the written parchment. It took about five minutes for the older woman to fully understand the content of the letter.

She sighed saying to the young child, "Albus must have thought you were a special exception to the rules. I believe I'm your new guardian Ruby Aldridge. My name is Ms. Evelyn Edwards and I'm please to introduce you to the Salem Academy of Wizarding." Evelyn smiled at the newly created Ruby.

Ruby looked about Evelyn quizzically and then said, "If I'm Ruby, how comes I don't remember who I am."

"Because, this letter explains it all," Evelyn informed her.


AN: I'm sorry if it sounds confusing at some parts. This is just the background to the story and was meant to establish what is happening. I know it jumps around, but I only needed to include the important information. Oh, I was about half way writing this and remembered I didn't include a character description. I pictured Cassandra as Keira Knightley, Gellert Grindelwald as Michael Fassbender, young Sapphire as Ryan Newman (Cindy from Zoom) and older Sapphire as Emma Roberts.

I hope it is assumed that Cassandra was killed by Grindelwald because of her actions. Also, Sapphire is now in the United States attending the Salem Academy of Wizarding as Ruby Aldridge, and she is living somewhere around the time of the Golden Trio. I'm still trying to work out a few things in my next drafts, but they will be included in the story briefly along the line. Suggestions are always welcomed as well as interesting character names =)