A/N: Here's my latest story! I hope you like it! Please read, review, and enjoy! I'd love it! Criticism is welcome! Cheers!

August 31st, 2012

10:56 PM

Dear Diary,

My name is Addison Jae Tonks (though anyone who calls me that is asking to be hexed. I go by Addi) and I'm a Muggleborn Metamorphmagus. Before we get into my present day life let's just start with an introduction.

I'm 14; about to begin my fourth year of education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

As I said, I'm a Muggleborn Metamorphmagus, and, according to the Ministry, I'm only the second one they've ever heard of. When I was little I couldn't control my appearance and I was taken from my parents and put into a wizarding home. When I was nearly one the wizard family I live with adopted me. I haven't seen my Muggle family since I was taken, so I don't know much of anything about them. I do know about the family I've grown up with though.

The Ministry moved me to a home with another Metamorphmagus who happens to be the same age as me. Teddy Lupin. I live with him and his grandmother, Andromeda Tonks (who I call Andy). Teddy's technically my brother (through adoption) so I spent most of my childhood going wherever he did. That includes spending about 4 nights a week at the Potters' for dinner, as well as living through many Weasley family holidays.

Now, don't get me wrong, I've had my own life, I just spend time with him. It's nothing other than that.

Anyway, we started at Hogwarts in 2009, and that's when we started drifting apart. You see (don't hate me for this) I'm a Slytherin, Teddy's a Gryffindor. We still spend time together, just not as much.

I've never really regretted being brought up by Andy; it's always been an adventure. But I do sometimes wish that I'd gotten to know my real family. Andy has their names and has told me, countless times, that if I ever want to look them up she won't mind.

I've been thinking about my Muggle family more and more recently. The only thing stopping me from contacting them now is that I know when I do confront my family it's going to be very overwhelming. The whole idea freaks me out a bit, really. Andy says she understands that, but… I don't know.

And growing up here has definitely had itsadvantages. Not only do we not get in trouble for using underage magic (well, we do if Andy catches us, but I mean in general…), but growing up with Teddy has been loads of fun. When we were little we'd make our faces identical and try to see how long it would take for Andy to know who was who.

I think that is enough background for right now… Let's move onto today's events!

I woke up this morning at 7 AM, completely excited. It's actually my birthday today; I'm the youngest in our grade as I just made the cut off. I skipped down the stairs in my pajamas humming tunelessly. I wasn't expecting anyone to be awake, but lo and behold Andy was already sitting at the kitchen table.

She smiled at me, "Morning Addi, someone seems to be in a good mood today."

I grinned back at her and nonchalantly shrugged my shoulders. Andy laughed, "Your presents are on the table in the living room dear, but do wait until Teddy gets up before you open them."

I nodded and gave her a hug, "Thanks Andy," I whispered. She hugged me back, "Happy birthday dear," she told me.

Teddy, being the incredibly lazy person that he is, didn't wake up until 12. Andy didn't reprimand him, as it's our last day of break, but I wish he could've woken up a bit sooner!

I opened my few presents from Andy and one from Teddy. Andy gave me a jewelry box, filled with earrings, a box of Honeyduke's finest chocolates, the book in which I am writing this, and a collection of school supplies for Hogwarts (I can't believe term starts tomorrow!)

Teddy got me some Muggle books (which he knows I love to read).

We then headed over to the Burrow for lunch. There were so many people there! Basically all of the Weasleys and their families… I'm amazed that house can hold so many people. Everyone had pooled together on my gift and I am now the proud owner of a Firebolt 36!

I have to get to sleep now; Andy has been telling me to get to bed since 10:30. Since that was an hour ago I should probably go… I'll write again soon! Until next time!

Love From,

Addison Jae Tonks

September 1st, 2012

11:30 AM

Dear Diary,

I've been on the Hogwarts Express for 30 minutes now. Currently, I'm sitting alone in a compartment (an oddity I know, but who wants to sit with a Slytherin?) I just broke off from my dorm mate, Chrissy Halk, Teddy, and a few of his friends.

We had an early start this morning, we were at Kings Cross by 10:15, I'm not sure why, so don't ask me. I know that Teddy likes to come early and find his friends, so I guess that's the reason…

We did most of our packing last night, all we had to do this morning was load up our owls. Mine is named Calvin and Teddy's is called Tweep.

I guess I never took the time to explain what I look like… As I'm a Metamorphmagus I don't always look the same, but I do have a signature look. My hair is usually in long, loose, red curls. I like to keep my eyes green.

Andy constantly tells me that I look like a Potter when I do that, but it's completely unintentional… I just like the way it looks!

I have great control over keeping my hair color and facial features the same at all times. But my nails… they change colors with my mood. Which is okay as no one has ever really seemed to notice that…

You see, nobody aside from Teddy, Andy, Ginny, and Hermione knows that I'm a Metamorphmagus. Most of the school knows about Teddy… his hair has a tendency to change colors on its own and that's something nobody can miss.

These train rides are rather dreadful… I'm never sure what to do with myself… Andy always tells me that I should go and find other people to sit and converse with, but it's never really appealed to me.

I'm friends with my roommate Chrissy, and we hang out with a girl named Jessi. And of course, I get along well with Teddy's friends as well, but only because I've spent so much time hanging around with them.

Then there are plenty of younger Weasley cousins who I've spent plenty of time around, and they're alright. I think my personal favorite Weasley cousin is Victoire… She's spent a lot of time with us and she's only a year younger than Teddy and I.

I do a lot of talking to Ginny, mostly through letters; she's great with talking about life. As a matter of fact, I think I'll write her now…

Ginny,

I'm currently sitting on the Hogwarts Express, and I really haven't anything to do. Thought I'd write you a note and send it along with Calvin. I know, it's only been a couple of days since my last letter and, while I may not have a life, you do, so I understand if you can't reply. At least, not right away.

Hmm…. I think I should take this opportunity to tell you and Harry thank you for the birthday gift (something tells me you two picked it out)!

I've been thinking (again) about my parents… There's something appealing to me about getting in contact with them. I think the main thing stopping me is Andy; I really don't want to hurt her feelings. I know, she's always telling me that it won't, but can she really mean it? I don't know… what do you think?

Moving on from that… Tell me about things at your place! I know, I was just saw you all yesterday, but is anything new?

Hoping everything's okay! Give my love to Harry, James, Albus, and Lily! I'll talk to you soon.

Love from,

Addi Jae (I always sign my name Addi Jae, but only Ginny actually calls me that.)

I rolled the letter into a scroll, wrote 'Ginny Potter' on the outside, and tied it to Calvin's leg. He happily few out through the open window. I sighed then, why is it that the only person I get on so well with is almost 17 years older than me?

I figure I'll write down the color chart for what the color of my nails means:

Red: Excited, Adventurous

Light Yellow: Unsettled, Mixed Emotions, Embarrassed

Orange: Daring, Stimulating

Purple: Clarity

Black: Stressed, Nervous, Tense

Gray: Very Nervous, Anxious

Tan: Restless

Green: Normal, Average

Bright Blue: Calm, Relaxed, Lovable

Pink: Fear, Uncertain, Shy, Confused

Bright Yellow: Imaginative

White: Bored, Frustrated

Blue: Happy

Magenta: Romance, Crush

I can change my nails by choice also, but they often change themselves. Same with Teddy's hair…

There's somebody knocking on the compartment door. I'll write later. Until next time!

Love From,

Addison Jae Tonks

Later,

4:42 PM

Dear Diary,

Who was at the door you ask? It was only Teddy. He was trying to get me to sit with some fourth year Gryffindor girl he met.

And so where am I sitting now? With Marguerite Myers, a fourth year Gryffindor. Courtesy of Teddy. And, actually, she's very nice… And it's a very good thing too, otherwise Teddy would be dead. Let me give you a recap of what happened when Teddy dragged me into the compartment where I'm now sitting…

"C'mon Addi, she needs someone to sit with."

I shook my head stubbornly, "Where did you even meet her, Teddy?"

"Where do you think, Addi? We're in the same house. And she's nice! I think you'll like her."

I gave him a disbelieving look, "Teddy… I… I don't know."

"I told her all about you," Teddy told me, his voice pleading.

"All about me?" I said, giving him an incredulous glance. "Did you tell her what house I'm in?"

Teddy nodded, "She doesn't care. She's trying to reunite the house, so house rivalry means nothing to her."

I shook my head at him, "If that's true then why is this the first time you're trying to introduce us?"

Teddy shrugged his shoulders, "The thought never really crossed my mind before. You should meet her. Victoire thinks it's a good idea too."

"Well," I muttered, trying to be inaudible, "if Victoire thinks it's a good idea then it must be." I rolled my eyes for effect.

"What was that?" Teddy said, his hair turning magenta.

I grinned, "Either you heard me or you didn't, Ted."

"I heard it," he told me, "I definitely heard it. What are you trying to imply here?"

I didn't say anything further on the subject. I just grinned at him and watched as his hair turned brighter. "I believe there is someone you want me to meet?" I said, getting back on our original topic point. I stood up and gathered my things.

He shook his head, turning his hair back to brown, and pulled me out of the compartment. "We won't speak of that to anyone," he told me sternly, "understand? Especially not Victoire."

I kept grinning, "I have no idea what you're talking about."

He glared at me, but didn't say anything else. We continued to walk through the train not saying anything. About five minutes later Teddy led me into a compartment filled with a single girl. She had long brown hair and blue oval eyes.

"Hi, Teddy," she whispered, as we entered the compartment.

"Hey Marguerite," Teddy responded, smiling, "this is Addi. The one I was telling you about."

"Hi, Addi," she said, "nice to meet you."

I smiled back at her, "You too."

Marguerite's eyes widened slightly, "Well… that was… unexpected." She said.

I gave her a quizzical look, "What was unexpected?"

"What?" she blushed, "Oh, nothing."

Teddy slowly began to back out of the compartment. "I'll see you later." He said; I'm not sure whether he was talking to me or Marguerite.

"You can say it, you know." I told her.

"Say what?" Marguerite said, feigning innocent.

I laughed, "You may be brave, but you suck at lying. You might want to work on that."

I'm 95% positive that my lying skills are what got me into Slytherin to begin with. I'm the worst person to play poker against.

"So really," I told her, "you can tell me what you what you were going to say."

She shook her head, "I was just going to say you were nicer than I expected. That's all."

I nodded, "It's fine. I get that reaction a lot."

"Doesn't that get annoying?" Marguerite pondered.

"Definitely." I told her, "but stereotyping is unavoidable."

Marguerite didn't comment any further on that, so neither did I. "So… Want to play twenty questions?" I asked her.

"Sure, sounds interesting," Marguerite replied. "You can start."

"Okay…We'll do the kind where I ask a question and we both answer it and then you ask a question and we both answer it, sound good?"

"Yeah," she replied, "sounds good."

"What's your full name?"

"Marguerite Melissa Myers" she told me.

"Mine is Addison Jae Tonks."

"Interesting name." She told me. "Are you named after someone?"

"Is that your question?" I said, grinning.

"Umm… yeah, sure."Marguerite replied.

"Alright then, no I'm not named after anybody. At least, not that I know of… I'm adopted. How about you?"

"No, I'm not named after anybody… It's your turn."

"Okay," I replied, "do you have any siblings?"

Marguerite nodded her head, "Yeah, a little sister named Lizz … Do you have any siblings?"

I nodded, "Yeah…"

She motioned with her hand, telling me to continue, I laughed at her expression. I didn't say anything; I wanted to see how long it would take her to become annoyed.

"Are you going to say something?" She asked after a long silence.

"Why? It's your turn to ask a question."

"Aren't you going to tell me your sibling's name? Or is it siblings?"

I laughed, "As far as I know it's sibling, though I am not sure if there are any siblings from my birth family. And you already know my sibling's name."

"I do?" Marguerite questioned.

I nodded, "Teddy Lupin?" I said, giving her 'duh' sort of look.

"Teddy Lupin is your brother?" Marguerite said, giving me a dumbfounded look. That was the end of our game of 20 questions. Marguerite had a found much more interesting topic. At least, to her.

I nodded, "Yeah, didn't he tell you?"

She shook her head, "Today was actually the first time we've talked for more than thirty seconds." Marguerite explained.

"He told me he told you all about me."

"Well… he did tell me quite a bit, but mostly about your personality, not your life."

I nodded, "I see. So, since our game is basically dead, tell me about your life."

Marguerite shrugged, "There isn't really much to tell you. I have a little sister, which you already know, and I'm from London."

I nodded, "That's cool. I've been to London on holiday with my family before."

"What's your family like?" Marguerite asked casually, though I could tell she was dying to know.

"My family's great," I enthused, "we spend a lot of time together."

"That's cool. What about your extended family?"

"Well… I don't know my extended family, and most of Teddy's family is dead. Andy doesn't really–"

"Did you just say Andy?" she asked, curiously.

I nodded, "Yeah. Andy's like my mom."

"Then why don't you just call her that?"

"Because Teddy never did, and so neither did I."

Again, Marguerite nodded, "Okay, continue… 'Andy doesn't really…'"

I picked up from there, "Right. Andy doesn't really have any extended family either. We spend a lot of time with the Potters and the Weasleys though."

"The Potters? Like, the Potters?"
"Mhmm," I said, casually, "They're Teddy's and my God family. Harry is his Godfather and Ginny is my Godmother."

Our conversation continued in that fashion until an owl appeared outside of the compartment window…

"Is that your owl?" Marguerite asked.

I looked up; sure enough there was Calvin with a scroll tied to his leg. I nodded, and opened up the window. It was a letter from Ginny.

Addi Jae,

I always have time to reply to one of your letters, don't think otherwise! While I have absolutely no problem answering your letters, and writing you some of my own, I do wish you'd find someone to sit and talk with. Even if it's Teddy. Being a Slytherin doesn't mean you need to exile yourself! I am now going to shut up because I'm sure you've heard this same speech many times from Hermione…

I had. I'd also heard it from Percy.

As for that birthday gift… Harry and I did pick out… Well, Ron was there too, but he didn't do much. (Though I'm sure that that's not what he'd tell you!)

Now onto the main point of discussion in this letter… I honestly think that Andy wouldn't be hurt. It might hurt her more if you went about locating your parents behind her back. She doesn't want you to feel bad about looking for them. That's why she's always left the option open. If you wanted I could get their names for you and then you wouldn't have to feel bad about asking.

I'm sure you don't really want to hear about my family right now. So, I'll just tell you everyone is fine. They all say hello. Give my love to Teddy. I'll talk to you soon.

Love,

Ginny

After the letter arrived I scribbled a quick reply to Ginny and started to write in this diary. Marguerite said she didn't mind, I did check first.

Here's what my response to Ginny was.

Ginny,

You'll probably ever regret making this offer, but would you? Get the names from Andy, I mean. I'm not sure if I'll even look them up; right now I just want to know their names.

I do so want to hear about your family! (I sound like Albus when I say things like 'I do so')

I'll tell Teddy you say hello later. Right now I'm *gasp* sitting with a Gryffindor 4th year! Her name is Marguerite Myers. And, here's a shocker, you weren't the first person to give me that speech. You weren't even the second. Hermione and Percy beat you to it.

If it really isn't too much trouble, send me the names as soon as possible! I'll talk to you soon.

Love From,

Addi Jae

The train should be stopping in about 10 minutes. I have to put my robes on. I will write soon.

Love from,

Addison Jae Tonks

A/N: That's chapter one! I'll post the next one within the next couple of weeks. Tell me what you think! Please read, review, and criticize! Until next time; thanks! Cheers!

~Beverly