Disclaimer: I own nothing whatsoever of the basic story and characters of Harry Potter

Chapter 1

The truth.

It was the most beautiful day of the summer, yet. I was outside enjoying the sun, reading a book about witches in the ancient Rome, when I heard someone whispering my name. I looked around trying to find where the voice was coming from. I looked through the bushes and near the forest but I stayed out of it as Dumbledore had asked me. The voice that I heard was the one of a man. At first I didn't recognize it but after thinking about it there was a little something that I knew. After searching for a good fifteen minutes I decided that it would be better for me to go back home and talk to Albus about that.

When I got in and called Dumbledore's name, I got no answer. I was really worried so I looked everywhere on the first floor. No one. Suddenly I heard some music so I ran upstairs and I found him lying on his bed reading some old antique book.

"Albus?" I said out of breath.

Albus lifted his eyes off of his book. "What Sugarplum?"

"There was someone outside who called my name but I never got to see him and I looked everywhere."

He started laughing.

"It was me. I wanted to try that for a long time but I never really knew how to do it. This morning I went to see Irma in the library to see if she had any books on that subject and luckily we found one in the restricted section. I'm sorry if I scared you."

"Ok I'm going back outside. You should do the same thing the sun is bright. Everything is perfect out there."

He looked unsure but after a little moment when he seemed to be struggling with something in his head, as if he had the most difficult choice to make he said:

"Ok, I'll be coming with you. I'm going to take benefit from that little walk and at the same time I'll be able to talk to you about something important."

I wondered what that was. So we got ready and went outside. I was waiting for him to talk first I didn't want to push him since it looked so important, but I was curious of what it would be about.

"Sally, let's sit down on that bench."

We sat down and he looked really pensive.

"You know all about Voldemort, all those years when he threatened the wizarding world and the muggle one at the same time, right?"

"Yes…"

"Ok then I must tell you some part that you missed. Your mom, she wasn't killed in a fight with a Deatheater."

"What?"

I was rooted to the spot; I couldn't say anything nor move. After a minute or two, or at least what seemed like it, of thinking about what he said, I got over it temporarily because I wanted to know more.

"Then how did she died or… who killed her?"

"It was about six months after you were born, Voldemort came to your house and for a reason that I still ignore, killed your mother."

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Ten years without knowing the truth.

"Why now?"

"I couldn't resolve myself to tell you that. I didn't want to make you sad."

"I'm not sad now I'm just more frustrated at Him. I got over the fact that my mom was dead a long time ago. I'm still sad sometimes but it's all good now."

"I'm glad everything is in order. I was afraid that you would be destroyed by that news. I can see that you are really mature now. I promise from now on I will never hide something as important as this except for thing that are too dangerous."

"Albus!"

An old lady with brown hair tied up in a tight bun appeared in the garden entrance.

"Yes Minerva?"

"You have to come to the school right away we have problems with Peeves and he doesn't want to listen to anyone."

"Are you going to be all right Sally?"

After he had left with professor McGonagall. I stayed outside, breathing fresh air was important for me in that kind of situation.

An hour later, I headed back to the house. It was past lunchtime and I was hungry. I just started cooking, when I saw a letter on the table. I looked at it and it was addressed to me. I was confused I never receive mail normally. I opened it and it was my letter from Hogwarts. It was telling me to buy all my needs for the school year that was starting on September 1st. I was very excited to go to the school finally. I received my acceptance letter from Hogwarts. Next week I had to go on Diagon Alley, because it was the only place where I could find all my school furniture. I was really looking forward to it; it was going to be fun.

I went upstairs in my bedroom to clean up my mess before bugs came to pay me a little visit. After finishing cleaning I gave another look at the envelope and its content. Stuck to one side of the envelope was a little sheet. I took it out and realized it was a train ticket but I didn't know why I had one since there was a little passage between the little unused wardrobe in the living room and Dumbledore's office. Albus installed it for me when I was younger and scared. I used to use it quite a lot but now I was older and I didn't need it as much.

I heard the door downstairs.

"Pumpkin I'm back!"

I came downstairs and asked him about the ticket.

"You have to act like a normal student. It's mostly on the train that you will meet your new friends."

"But I'm not a normal student."

"I know but that's how it is and from the beginning of the term until the end of the year I'll be your headmaster not your tutor."

"But…"

"Sally, you have to understand that being headmaster means that I have to be fair with everyone including you. If you ever need anything send me an owl and I'll go get it for you."

"Ok then but can I still come often to see Fawkes?"

"Every time you need it unless you exaggerate. But I'm sure you'll make friend fast. You are such a nice and pretty girl."

"Thanks."

I'm sure by the look in his eyes that he saw that my whole face turned red. He knew I didn't like to receive compliments but he always tried to make me happy so I wasn't complaining. He had this little mysterious look in his face when he said that to me. It was as if he knew something that concerns me but he would never tell me even if I tortured him.

That night when I went to bed I felt like I've never felt before: anxious at the year at school that was about to begin and also frustrated at Dumbledore who hid my mom' real cause of death.

The morning after when I woke up the sun was already shinning bright outside. I got up and I then realized that today was my big shopping day. It took me about 5 minutes to get dressed and to do my hair. A record on my charts! So I was ready to leave but I had to eat a little something to calm y stomach down. It was on the edge of scaring me with all the weird sounds that were coming out of my belly.

"Good morning Albus!"

"Good morning Sugarplum. Are you well rested because today will be a big day?"

"Oh yes! I slept like a little baby."

"Alright then when you're done eating your breakfast we'll be leaving"

Sometimes I wondered if he ever slept. I never got to wake up before him. He was always up really late and up really early, well if he was sleeping at all.

I was almost done my fifth caramel covered toast when the doorbell rang. I jumped and went to answer but as usual Albus was there before me. I caught a glimpse of our strange visitor. From what I saw He was really tall and seemed thin. His hair was really greasy. He was also wearing only black. I actually only saw his back so I can't really judge but I have the feeling that he isn't a really pleasant man.

They came into the kitchen where I was, trying to finish my plate. At that point I got a really good point of view of him, which I have to say, was really unpleasant. He had long black hair and his eyes were the same color. His nose was really long and thin. His robes would have been gracious on someone else. Although he was repulsive, there was something about him that was almost sexy and attractive.

This is the moment when my consciousness woke up. Eww… How can I think things like that

They started talking together as if I wasn't there and I caught some part of it but it didn't really made sense. Not to me at least.

"… coming to school… dangerous… students… discover... truth… he… named… comes back…"

At some point I was so insulted by the fact that they acted as if I was invisible that I let out a little cough to remind them of my presence.

"Oh, yes. Eumm, I don't think you had the pleasure to meet my protégé? This is Professor Snape. He is the Potion's Master at Hogwarts."

"Hi, I'm Sally. Are you going to be my teacher at Hogwarts?"

"Obviously…"

He was so cold. I've never felt that way towards anybody before. I thought that everything would be fine since I was under Dumbledore's protection, but I still felt like he hated me and that I would certainly have problems with him at school. They started to talk again this time though the professor was staring at me as if he was scared that I would understand what they were saying. After what seemed to be hours, they finally said goodbye to each other and we finally went on Diagon Alley.