(Hi everyone! Alright, this is my first Harry Potter fanfic, but I'm by no means new to the realm of fan fiction. I hope you enjoy!)

The forgotten. That's what I consider myself. My friends never mentioned me after I left... in a sort of way. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's start at the beginning. My name is Rebecca Black, Becca for short. Yes, I'm Sirius Black's twin sister, but it's not as glamorous as you might think. Sure, I was in on all of the mischievous dealings with my brother and his trouble-making friends. When we left school, I almost married one of them. Most people considered me the "other" marauder. Oh, there I go giving away my story again. Let's start at the beginning... or end of my third year at any rate.

It was right after exams when things really started to get interesting. I was sitting under the large tree by the lake that was a favorite lounging spot for students and a spot that the marauders had pretty much claimed. Anyway, I was just sitting there, minding my own business, reading my book when James, Sirius, and Remus came toward me. "Great," I murmured sarcastically, shutting the book. This could only mean one thing: trouble. "Okay, what are you guys planning?" I asked as soon as they were close enough that I could continue the murmuring. The three exchanged a glance and crouched beside me.

"Becca, we found something in the library," James started.

"Meaning Remus found it and told you," I laughed.

"Well, yes… But that's not the point."

"Okay, keep talking. What did you find?"

Remus looked at me as though he wasn't sure he should tell me. "It's just this book. It gives instructions on how to… become an animagus."

Sirius interrupted him. "It's a great idea, isn't it Becca? We can keep Remus safe without risking our own necks."

"It isn't as simple as that," Remus said sternly, "What if I lost control? What if I hurt one of you?"

"You won't," James assured, "We're strong Remus."

"What about Becca? She's not like the rest of you guys."

"Becca won't be a part of this. She can help cover for us," Sirius suggested.

"But she's quick, mentally and physically. She could outrun Remus if she had to," James put in.

"I'm helping. Simple as that," I decided for them. They stared at me, stunned momentarily. "James is right," I continued, "I am quick. I'll just turn myself into something small and fast. Probably a cat or something." The three seemed to consider for a few minutes and gave an unwilling nod.

"Fine," Sirius grimaced at me.

"Since when do you, my oh-so-loving- brother, care what I get myself into?" I asked sarcastically.

"Since this could be life threatening."

"Do I look like I care?"

"Not especially."

"Then why do you?"

That was the end of it. I had won. We were all going to help Remus. "Now," I said decisively, "Tell me how we're supposed to do this."

(Well, you read the first chapter. Doesn't it seem right to let me know what you thought? If you didn't like it, tell me what I can improve on. If you liked it, show a girl some love. Until next time, Nessa's out.)