Author's Note: Most characters are a bit different from how they are on the books and films. I've changed the original Storyline a lot, I hope that's not a problem. It takes place on Harry's third year. The Golden Trio won't be much of a part in this story. Voldemort died when he killed Harry's parents. Narcissa and Bellatrix are not supporters of the Dark Lord (Just putting that out there. You'll understand later why I am making this choice.) . Also Bellatrix is not Cygnus' child; she is half-sister of Narcissa and Andromeda. She is a sister from another mister ;) (You will get that later as well). The story is mainly about RL/OC. Other ships will make an appearance as well. I hope you enjoy this.
A young woman stepped gracefully out of the train and lingered behind taking a deep breath. Her last year at Hogwarts came too soon for her own liking. She glanced at the first years that gathered around Hagrid and sighed. She had made so many memories in that castle. She had made friends, not only in the faces of the students but in the faces of her teachers as well. Her Head of House, Severus Snape, was really fond of her. And Professor McGonagall? They spent hours in her office discussing about her future career. She knew that she could turn to the female Professor for advice.
"Are you going to move or are you going to stand there and miss the carriage?" Joanna Parkinson, her best friend, asked. "Earth to Miranda!" she yelled as she slapped her shoulder.
"What? Yeah, yeah I am coming." She rolled her eyes. Miranda pinned her Head Girl pin on her robes and took off after her friend. She still couldn't believe that she was Head Girl. It had been quite a while since someone from Slytherin had managed to get that position. Snape was really proud of her. She just wished her mother was there to see it. At the thought of her mother she shook her head to stop the ugly thoughts.
She stepped on the carriage and felt two arms wrap around her tightly. "Mira! It's our last year. Are you excited?" Joanna asked hugging her tightly, and then turned to look at her. "What's with the long face?"
"Nothing; I just don't want it to end." She shrugged and Joanna patted her on the back.
"I hate seeing you like this." The redhead sighed trying to think of something to cheer up her best friend. "Maybe during this year you'll meet the love of your life and then you won't want to come back. It's a whole year, a lot can happen." Joanna nudged her playfully, causing her to chuckle.
"I doubt that. All the boys in our years are immature." She grinned.
"Never say never, love." The redhead winked. Two sets of laughter drove the silence of the trip away.
One by one the students jumped off the carriages and made their way to the Great Hall. The two girls stopped by the girls' bathroom first to check their appearances. It became like a ritual every time they returned to Hogwarts. It was how they had met in the first place. The two girls had entered the same bathroom on their first year just before they were taken to the Great Hall. They had talked and immediately clicked together.
Joanna fixed her long straight red hair pulling them up into a ponytail leaving only a few strands to frame her face and charmed away any wrinkles she had on her school robes.
Miranda, on the other hand, didn't have to do anything to her hair. Her soft curls fell down reaching to the middle of her back. They were exactly like her mother's when she was younger. At least that's what her aunt Narcissa told her. She ran her fingers through her curls as she stared into her own gray eyes. It was the only feature that she had inherited from her father. At least that's what she thought. No one, besides her mother, knew who her father was.
"I didn't have you for the type that would stare so lovingly into your own eyes." Joanna teased her.
"Shut up. I wasn't." she scoffed. "Come on. We are going to be late." She announced and stepped out of the bathroom.
By the time the girls entered, everyone was seated on their tables. Miranda looked at the front and realized that the first-years hadn't arrived yet, so her shoulders relaxed in relief. She didn't want to get in trouble on her first night in the castle. She found Draco's head and walked towards him sitting beside him.
"Took you long enough, Mimi." He teased her and the girl laughed.
"Missed me much, Dray?" she asked kissing his cheek loudly, causing him to start rubbing his cheek with his sleeve. "Gross." He muttered. "Serves you right." She smiled and turned to look towards the front as the first-years entered.
As she watched the Sorting with a smile on her face, she missed a pair of green eyes watching her from the moment she stepped foot into the Great Hall. The Professor saw something familiar in her but couldn't pinpoint what it was.
"Professor Flitwick?" he called for his colleague's attention.
"I told you young man. Call me Filius. We are colleagues now." The short man pointed out smiling.
"Right!" he chuckled. "The Head Girl seems familiar. Who is she?" he asked hoping that Filius wouldn't get suspicious that he was asking.
"Oh that's Miranda Black; Bellatrix's daughter. Exceptional student if you ask me. Great girl." He explained and clapped his hands as the Sorting ceremony came to an end.
At that moment Miranda's eyes scanned the Head table checking to see if there were any changes in the staff. She did a double-take when her eyes landed on the young Professor who seemed to be staring at her. He smiled softly at her. Miranda blushed bright red as her lips formed a small smile. She looked away shortly after just as Dumbledore stood up to welcome the students.
Joanna noticed the exchange but stayed quiet, making a note to tease her about it later. She knew her best friend very well and she was aware of the fact that only people that attracted her friend were able to make her blush. And that didn't happen very often.
Miranda didn't look at her new Professor again. When Dumbledore introduced him to the students though she couldn't help but glance at him. He was smiling softly as he stood up and bowed. Before he sat down he glanced at her again and Miranda felt her heart flutter a bit. She turned forward startled and placed a hand on her chest. "What the hell?" she muttered.
"You okay, Mi?" Joanna asked her with a smirk.
"Yeah yeah. Just my stomach rumbling." She immediately admitted thankful for her cunningness.
"Aha." Joanna nodded not convinced at all. "It's so unfair that we won't be sharing a dorm anymore." She decided to change the subject before Draco picked up anything he shouldn't. Joanna knew that he was quite the devil with quite prying ears.
"You can come spend the night in my room whenever you want." Miranda wrapped her arms around her best friend pecking her cheek.
"We'll see." She huffed but smiled nonetheless.
With a wave of Dumbledore's hands, the tables piled with food and all students dived in.
"Draco, chew first." Miranda chuckled as she watched her cousin eat like a troll. She shook her head amused.
After a while Miranda made a show, pretending to look at Joanna, just so she could steal a glance at her new Professor. Remus Lupin, Dumbledore had said his name was. Miranda sighed softly as she stared at her Professor eating with grace while having a conversation with Professor Flitwick.
"Saw that." Joanna whispered making Miranda look forward again.
"I don't know what you are talking about." She simply said and grabbed her goblet sipping some pumpkin juice.
"Are you making lovey-dovey eyes to the new Professor?" she whispered causing her friend to start coughing loudly. A few students turned to look at the young woman but quickly lost interest as her coughs subsided.
"Are you trying to kill me?" Miranda glared at her friend.
"You didn't answer me." Joanna pushed but still whispering. When Miranda didn't admit it nor deny it, Joanna's eyes widen.
"Miranda Lily Black!" she yelled loudly and stood up shocked. The brunette panicked and looked around to see that everyone had stopped eating and were staring at the two girls. Her eyes met with Remus' and she bit her lip embarrassed. She stood up grabbing her friend by her robes and dragging her outside.
Joanna still looked shocked not able to mutter a word. "Snap out of it. I just think he is handsome. That's all." She snapped two fingers in front of her friend's face trying to get her attention.
"Oh my Merlin! This is so cute." She gushed hugging Miranda tightly. "You never fancy anyone. Never." She pointed out and Miranda shushed her.
"I don't fancy him. I just think he is handsome." She shrugged.
"Yeah, you never do that either." Her friend clapped excitedly. "Oh my Merlin, you fancy a teacher!" she said loudly and Miranda shut her mouth with her hand to stop her from screaming.
"Will you refrain from screaming about this?" the brunette asked and let her go when the redhead nodded.
The two young women noticed a figure standing next to them. Slowly they turned their head and froze. "Everything okay here girls?" their new Professor asked. Miranda's face was as pale as a ghost. Joanna, not wanting her friend to embarrass herself, sprang in action. "Yes of course, Professor. Don't worry." She flashed him her best innocent smile as her friend stood frozen.
"Have a nice night then." He said and looked straight in Miranda's eyes. They stood there looking at each other before Joanna broke the connection.
"Goodnight, Professor." She smiled and he turned his attention to her finally turning to leave. As he walked down the hall, Joanna nudged Miranda with her elbow and nodded her head towards his direction.
"G-goodnight, Professor." Miranda stuttered loudly. Joanna groaned and muttered 'pathetic'.
"Do you think he heard us before?" Miranda asked with panic in her voice.
"Nah. He is old. He probably has hearing problems." She teased Miranda, curious to see how she was going to react.
"He is not old. Shut up." The brunette growled. Remus smiled as he turned the corner. Imagine that. He thought as he smiled all the way to his room.
After a bit teasing from Joanna and a bit whining from Miranda, the two girls parted ways. Joanna returned to the Slytherin table while Miranda retreated to the Head Girl's quarters.
/Thoughts? Should I continue this or is it boring?