Chapter one: family bonds
Clouds and rain, not something you would suspect from a summer in France right? But when you look at the circumstances the weather would be more than fitting.
A blood traitor, that's what my father was. A man who had forsaken the dark lord, in the earliest stage, while he was still building his army. 'Edward Everbright had the privilege of being one of the first purebloods to join the death eaters.' That's what my mom had told me when I asked about the mark on my parent's arms.
'Edward was an amazing wizard, very strong, a slytherin and of pure blood, of course he would be a top notch death eater. But no, he had to turn his back on our lord... Evangeline promise me you won't do this to your dear mother alright?' The black haired women stood next to the 10 year old who was looking at the darkened sky. 'of course I wouldn't mother. I want to be like you. Pretty and powerful.' The green eyes of the young girl fixated on the face ofher mother who smiled a tiny bit. ' come on we'll go back to England. Get reacquainted with my part of the family alright?' and with that there was a faint pop and the two of the where gone.
'Apollonia my dearest sister how have you been?" Walburga Black, was hugging the other Black haired women known as the mother of little Evangeline. ' I have been alright, though I suppose you have heard about that disgrace of a husband of mine?' They held each other at arm's length so they could inspect each other 'yes I have, I'm glad you came to me Apollonia…" Walburga looked from her sister to the girl standing next to her. ' ah I supposed this is your daughter? My, my has she grown a lot. How old are you girl?" the girl looked up from the floor and looked straight into the eyes of the woman. 'I am ten years old miss Black, I'm turning eleven in October ' the woman nodded with approval. 'yes I see she has been raised good. Great manners and posture. Now let's hope she won't turn out like Edward or Sirius' there was clear distaste on her face. Apollonia nodded. 'yes I do hope so. But now Walburga, to business. I have to go back to France for a while so I was wondering if you I could leave Evangeline in your care until she goes to Hogwarts? ' the blue eyes of the woman looked from her daughter to her sister 'hmm I suppose if she won't be too much of a bother… do I have to take her to Diagon Alley for her wand and school supplies?' the blue eyed woman nodded 'yes if that's ok with you, I'll leave the money with you then?' she handed her sister a small leather bag before turning around to look at her daughter. 'now be a good girl alright? I'll be back before you know it ' she made an attempt to hug the green eyed girl but instead turned around and apparated back to France.
'Kreacher!' the woman yelled loudly and not even 5 seconds later a house elf stood before her. 'get the girl and her stuff to our guests bedroom' with that she went back to … wherever she had been before the guests arrived.
The room was like everything else in the house. Dark and with a gothic feel to it with as main light source a lamp on the ceiling. The young girl sat down on the double bed, looking around. 'it's not like I have to stay here forever…' she muttered to herself. There was a knock on the door. 'euhm enter' she sounded a bit uncertain, hoping it wasn't her aunt since the girl developed a bit of a dislike to the woman. A black haired boy stepped inside the room. 'hey, I'm Sirius your cousin, you're Evangeline right?' he eyed the brown haired girl. 'yes I am, I guess you are the disgrace of the blacks? Ah sorry that came out a bit harsh now didn't it? What I mean is. You are the one who got sorted in Gryffindor right?' he nodded 'Yeah that would be me , I guess I'm quite famous right?' they both chuckled. 'yes, you are quite famous even among my family' Evangeline smiled before standing up 'would you mind giving me a tour of the house? Your mother kind of just got a house elf to show me to the room I will be staying in' she looked at him nervously. 'jeah sure and besides it's almost dinner time.'
Hours turned into days, days into weeks and finally it was the day young Evangeline Everbright/Black would get her wand. The streets of Diagon Alley where packed with witches, wizards and their children buying school supplies. Walburga Black took the young child to Madam Malkins first to get her robes. 'I do hope you get sorted in slytherin, we don't want a second disgrace in the noble house of Black now do we' was all the woman said while she walked side by side with the green eyed girl.
The next stop was Olivanders to get Evangeline her wand. The shop was a bit dusty and the old man behind the counter was fixated on some papers. Walburga cleared her throat and mister Olivander looked up a smile on his face 'ah you must be an Everbright? I would recognise those eyes everywhere... now come on let's find you a wand now shall we' The man walked between shelves muttering to himself while the girl stood awkwardly next to the taller woman. A little while later he came back with several boxes covered in dust. He opened the first 'this is apple wood with a basilisk fang core' he said while giving it to the brown haired girl 'come on give it a wave' when she did a vase exploded and she looked shocked 'oh dear, that's not right...'he muttered while putting the wand back in its box 'how about this one?' he handed the girl a black wand and she waved it again. Little sparkles came out of the tip and the girl smiled. 'yes yes this is the one. It's made of Australian Blackwood and has a serpent scale core. Very good for potion making very good indeed...'
'potion making? what kind of wand is that. You are a descendant of the black family I would have expected something stronger.' the woman looked down on the girl next to her with a disappointed look. 'You are starting to remind me of Sirius. But luckily you have better manners.' The duo walked to flourish and Blotts for her school books. While Walburga was asking the shopkeeper for the books the little girl was looking around at the back of the store. Not watching where she was going she bumped into a boy. 'ah I'm very sorry' she apologized. The boy looked at her and smiled 'it's ok no harm done right?' she had to admit. He was pretty cute. Dark hair, brown eyes. Looked a bit noble... very cute indeed 'Evangeline come on we have everything' the dark haired women grabbed the sleeve of her nieces robes. When they were outside again they apparated back to Grimauld place for a well deserved rest.
'so are you excited about going to Hogwarts?' Regulus black and Evangeline Everbright had formed quite the bond over the time she had stayed with the Blacks and while Regulus was a year younger than she was he was quite the chess player. 'yes, I actually am even though I grew up surrounded by magic' the girl grinned. 'haha I know that feeling. But after your year at Hogwarts you'll live with your mom again won't you?' Evangeline nodded 'you'll come visit over summer right?' Regulus looked at his niece while she nodded again 'yeah I will don't worry about it'
Soon the new year at Hogwarts would start and another black descendant will walk the hallways of this ancient school.
author's note:
thank you for reading this prologue. I'm sorry if Evangeline may seem a bit bland but this will change later on ^^
she is a bit uncertain about the whole situation so don't worry about it xD
reviews are appreciated and will be answered
also the wand information
Australian Blackwood: Draws off the elements of earth, water, and wind. Represents strength and determination. This is a neutral wood, indifferent to White or Black Magic. It possesses both healing and destructive powers. Good for potion-making. Excellent for repelling or conjuring curses..
Serpent Scale: The serpent is a mystical creature often misrepresented in literature. Dangerous and stealthy, the serpent was summoned to guard and defend ancient temples or places of power. They have the power to heal, poison or provide expanded consciousness, which would make a wise choice for one who wishes to brew potions or cast defensive spells. A serpent scale would make an excellent companion to woods that draw off the element of earth and water.