Author's Note: Hi there! This is my first story I am sharing up here so forgive me if I am a bit rusty. This story had been swimming around my head for sometime and I wanted to finally share it since it's near completion. Depending on the feedback I get from this story, there may be a sequel in the works so we shall see how it goes. This story takes place during the trio's 6th year (Half Blood Prince) but it's an AU type setting. I guess that's all for now, I hope you all enjoy it and please take a few moments to review so I know how I am doing or if I need to work on anything.

Disclaimer: I don't not own anything in the Harry Potter universe, just the story/OC I came up with.

Chapter 1

It was a dark, clear night with millions of stars shining in the night sky. The moon was full and high up in the sky casting a white glow over the field I was passing. For the longest time, I never stayed in one place for too long. I was constantly moving, traveling, running…always running away. I could never understand why I had to move around so much. I was told it had to do with my family.

There were evil people in the world that were after me for the power that I had…the power of my bloodline; I am unsure of what bloodline that may be. Whenever I would ask, the same answer would be given: 'Dearest Emma, it is not safe to ask such questions nor is it the best time. All will be answered, you just have to be patient' and that was it, nothing else. I always had questions but few answers…especially when it came to my parents.

They were taken from me when I was a mere infant by an evil wizard, Lord Voldemort. He was trying to turn them to his side but my dear parents refused and were killed. I was told that he attempted to either kill me as well or take me away but I just 'poofed' and disappeared to my parents' secret keeper. He understood the terms of my appearance and realized my parents had been killed…he had act fast. The secret keeper is Albus Dumbledore…my godfather and current guardian. He's the current Headmaster at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry…it will also be my new school and home…I can finally stop running for awhile…

"Excuse me? Do you mind if I sit here with you? You seem to have a lovely aura and I can't help but be drawn in." I looked up to a dreamy female voice. She had very long, wavy blonde hair and pale skin. She looked maybe 14 or 15 but she had a very odd look to her. For starters, she had what looked to be radish earrings and Butterbeer caps strung into a necklace. She also seemed to be staring off into space before taking a glance at me and I realized she was waiting for a response.

"Oh! I am sorry, I was in a daze. Uhm, yes you can and thanks for the compliment?" I was actually unsure if it was a complement or not. She nodded to me and took a seat across from me. She then pulled out a magazine with 'Quibbler' written across the front…at least I think that was what it said. It was a bit difficult to read since it was upside down.

"Are you new to Hogwarts?" I looked up and saw she was still reading but she would glance at me from time to time.

"Yes, what gave me away?" She placed her magazine beside her and gave me her full attention. I wasn't sure if she was sizing me up or treating me like some sort of experiment.

"Well, you seem to be free of the Wrackspurts that infest Hogwarts…they always seem to stay with you even when you are away. You also do not have a house color pulsing from you…even if you have a fairly peaceful aura." It took all I could to keep myself from calling her bonkers. She continued to eye me with such curiosity.

"Oh, yeah…you are right." She gave me a small smile and waited for me to continue. "I just transferred from a magic school in America. I was born in England but I never went to school here before…I transferred a lot over the years." I replied simply. "My name is Emma Pendragon." I stuck my hand out to her and she stared at it for a moment before shaking it.

"Pendragon? The oldest Pureblood family?" I nodded. "Intriguing, I'm Luna Lovegood of Ravenclaw. It is very nice to make your acquaintance." She smiled at me again before returning to her lonely magazine. I smiled back knowing that I may have made my first friend.

The train continued to make its way to Hogwarts with Luna and myself exchanging a few words every now and then. She mentioned a few things about the Quibbler, the magazine she was reading that her father writes and about each house. I had read up on the houses before coming here, just to ready myself. Each one had a certain attribute:

Gryffindor was home to the bravest while Hufflepuff held the loyal then there was Ravenclaw that housed the smartest and Slytherin who were the most cunning. I didn't know which house I fit in since I felt I didn't belong anywhere. The only house that seemed a fit was Gryffindor since my parents and my godfather were sorted there...maybe I could be in Ravenclaw with Luna?

"We're here Emma, are you ready?" Luna jogged me from my thoughts and I realized the train had stopped. I looked up and saw her holding her hand out for me to take. I grabbed hold and followed her into the throng of students exiting from the train. I couldn't help but stare at the amount of students that surrounded me as I tried to keep up with Luna. She led me to some carriages that looked to be pulled by dark winged creatures. I had seen them before but never knew their purpose or what they were exactly…I was the only one who ever saw them at all.

"Luna, can you see the-"

"Thestrals."

"That's what they're called? And you can see them?" I asked and she nodded before moving closer as if to pet one of them.

"Yes I can. My mother was blown up while testing one of her experiments when I was 9 which is why I can see them." She replied nonchalant. My heart went out to Luna and I felt strangely closer to her after she shared something so personal with me. She gave the creature a quick scratch before climbing in with me after her. I sat down beside Luna then felt the carriage lurch forward. I looked around what seemed like a forest before I heard Luna call out to me.

"I'm sorry?"

"I was introducing you to a few friends of mine; it seems the Wrackspurts are starting to migrate into your brain."

I laughed and apologized once more for my distractions. I turned towards her and noticed that there were maybe 6 students around the same age sitting with us. She pointed one by one to each person.

The first one she pointed to was a girl named Ginny Weasley. She has bright red hair, close to my shade but with tints of orange. She gave me a wide smile and welcomed me to Hogwarts. Next was a dark skinned fellow that went by the name of Dean Thomas. He had his arm around Ginny and gave me a simple nod. Then there were twin girls that went by Padma and Parvati Patil who are identical and Indian. I learned that despite looking and sometimes acting alike, they were sorted into different houses. The last person Luna pointed to and showed particular interest to was a young man that went by Neville Longbottom, a very peculiar name. He has short, wavy brown hair and large teeth. He wouldn't look me in the eye for too long and seemed to pay more attention to a potted plant in his arms that seemed to change every few minutes.

"It is very nice to meet you all, my name is Emma Pendragon." I smiled at them and shook a few hands.

"So where are you from?" Ginny asked first.

"I was born here in England but I did a lot of traveling over the years. The last place I lived in was America." They all gasped and seemed to take extra interest in me. I felt a little nervous but I kept trying to relax my nerves.

"Wow, how exciting!" The twins exclaimed. "Where all have you been?" One of them asked, not sure which one it was.

"I think I have visited every continent besides Antarctica and Africa. I've been to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Canada…" I paused for a moment trying to think and they just looked at me eagerly for me to continue; I had even caught Neville's eye a few times.

"That is so cool! Do your parents travel for work?" The other twin asked and I felt my body tense, Luna noticed first.

"My parents died when I was a baby. I had many different guardians growing up which caused me to travel all my life. It wasn't good for me to stay in one place too long…" I sighed and saw that they all looked at me with pity. Neville looked sadder than the rest as if he understood what it meant to lose your parents.

"I'm so sorry! I really didn't mean to pry, I just-" I held up my hand to stop her.

"It's ok, you didn't know and you were curious…it happens and I'm used to it." I smiled her and she smiled back, still looking a bit uneasy. Silence overtook us as the carriage made a slow pace to the castle…a very slow pace.

"Oh look, we are near the castle." I looked up and gasped at the sight before. It was the most magnificent sight I had ever seen out of all my travels. The castle was taller than any other skyscraper that I've ever seen. There were lights shining on every corner that gave off a warm glow. I can now see why Albus was the headmaster of this particular school…it was so beautiful and I felt so lucky to be here.

Our carriage pulled to a stop a few hundred feet away from the entrance and we each took turns getting off. I followed behind while they each conversed about what to expect from the new year. All I could do was stare at the site before me, I didn't realize that I was walking into another group of students that just got off their carriage…until I felt one of them trip over me.

"Ooof!" I landed on top of a stump and felt a heavy body roll on top of me. I rolled onto my back and looked up to a person who was just mere inches away from my face…a person with brilliant emerald green eyes.

"I'm sorry! I wasn't paying attention..." He said as he lifted himself from me and pulled me up as well. I seemed to have lost my voice. I couldn't bring myself to speak…I could only stare at his eyes that were hidden behind a circular pair of glasses. Once on our feet, I peeled away and proceeded to dust myself off. I looked up again and saw him staring at me, confused from the looks of it.

Wow. If I thought his eyes were brilliant, the rest of him followed suit. He's very handsome. His hair is brown and shaggy, falling slightly past his ears. He's a bit taller than me with a slim, athletic build. When he adjusted himself, I could see his muscles flex underneath his clothes. I could also sense some bravery and loyalty from the way he posed yet when I look at his eyes again, lurking behind the beauty was sadness and pain…what could have caused such despair to someone so beautiful?

"Emma, are you ok? Did the Nargles trip you? They are very mischievous." I broke away and saw Luna had made her way back to me. The rest seemed to stay back a distance unsure whether to join in.

"I-uh-" I cleared my throat and tried to get my thoughts together.

"It was my fault Luna, not the, erm-Nargles?" He spoke again and he knows Luna?

"Don't be too sure…" She paused before looking between us. She stared hard at the tree stump as if it was more than what it was.

"Anyways…" He responded before looking at me again. "I apologize for such a rude greeting. My name is Harry Potter." He said, taking a few steps towards me and holding out his hand. I shook it, feeling awestruck. This is Harry Potter? THE Harry Potter? Oh Merlin! Now I definitely need to keep my composure under control or else I may start squealing…just act normal. He's just like you…sort of.

"Harry Potter?" He nodded and this unrecognizable look came over his face as if he knew how I felt…as if he knew I was going to freak. I calmed my nerves once more. I wasn't going to act like a fan and scare or annoy him. I took his hand and returned the hand shake…I could feel his body relax slightly. "It's very nice to meet you, my name is Emma Pendragon." I smiled and he returned it…now if I can just let go of his hand.

"Hi, my name is Hermione Granger by the way. So sorry to interrupt but we have to keep moving..." I quickly let go of Harry's hand and noticed a girl with light brown wavy hair. I nodded to her while she grabbed hold of Harry's arm and headed toward the castle. She already had another guy with her but he had bright red hair that mirrored Ginny's. I saw Harry glance back and give a small wave. My stomach did a slight flip.

"It's okay; we'll see them again…let us go catch up, yes?" Luna asked and I just grabbed her hand before following the many students to the castle. Oh yes, Harry is somebody I wouldn't mind catching up with.