AN: This story follows the same OC character Alexandra Black from the story Fighting the Darkness. I consider this a flip story. What if the dark side wasn't all that bad? What if Dumbledore was really the bad guy? Maybe they are both evil.
Lexi watched as the wind picked up and blew through the trees. It was early August and classes would be starting soon. Taking a sip of coffee, she smiled at the small brunette sitting beside her at the table. Aubry huffed and rolled her eyes.
"I don't see why you can't just transfer into my school. What is so special at that institute your parents make you go to? The people there just seem so...creepy."
Lexi chuckled, "and I don't seem creepy to you?"
Aubry smirked and scooted closer. She grabbed the back of Lexi's head and planted a chaste kiss on her lips.
"No...you are perfect."
Lexi frowned and looked down into her lap. "Oh yeah...what about..."
Aubry stopped her with another kiss. "So you have a little extra. I like it. Never doubt yourself."
Lexi nodded and smiled, allowing the other girl's presence to soothe her. Aubry pulled her into an embrace and rubbed her back. As she leaned back, she looked over Lexi's shoulder with furrowed eyebrows.
"Isn't that one of your teachers?"
Lexi looked over her shoulder and noticed Mrs. Connors making her way to their table. She watched as the tall blonde teacher hurried with a letter in her hand and a troubled look on her face.
Mrs. Connors stopped at the table and took a couple deep breaths.
"I am so glad I found you Alexandra. There has been an emergency back home. I am to prepare you to return to England."
Lexi shook her head and turned back to Aubry who starred at the teacher with wide-eyes.
"I don't understand Mrs. Connors. My parents have specifically registered me in the Salem Institute until I graduate this year. Why aren't they here?"
Mrs. Connors pulled Lexi up by her arm as Aubry rose from her chair. Two other teachers came and guided Aubry to a nearby alley and she could hear a subtle "obliviate" from one of their mouths.
Lexi broke free from her teacher's arm and spun on the spot.
"I demand to know what is going on. You just oblivated my girlfriend and are forcing me back to England."
Mrs. Connors looked back and forth before handing the letter to Lexi.
"I know this is sudden Alexandra. I'm sorry to inform you that your parents have been murdered. We were under specific instructions to send you back to your extended family should anything happen to them. You will be leaving by portkey in 2 hours."
Lexi hated traveling by portkey. It was even worse than side along apparation. She landed with a thud in a large foyer. The floors were dark and the walls were an emerald green. Several pantings adorned the wall and she watched as they moved their attention to her. Most smiled and nodded while a couple whispered amongst themselves. One left the painting all together. Another pop and her suitcases and trunk appeared by her feet.
As the man from the empty painting re-emerged, she heard the clicking of more one set of feet hurrying down the hall. Lexi turned and took a deep breath, preparing herself to meet a family she had never known.
She watched as two women entered the hall. One was tall and thin with platinum blonde hair and icy blue eyes starring warmly at the young girl. The other was shorter, with long unruly dark curls hanging down from her head. Dark black eyes took in the sight of the young witch and a smile spread across her face.
The blonde hesitantly strode forward and embraced Lexi.
"My poor dear...I'm so sorry this has happened to you. I am pleased you are with us now though."
She pulled back and looked into Lexi's blue eyes, "I am Narcissa and this is my sister Bellatrix. We are your 2nd cousins."
Lexi took a deep breath and nodded before looking over Narcissa's shoulder to give Bellatrix a slight nod as well.
"I wish to know as much about my parent's death as you can tell me. Who did it? I will hunt them down."
Narcissa turned and looked back worriedly at her sister. There was so much fire in Lexi's eyes, she believed her words without a doubt. Bellatrix smirked and moved around Narcissa to hook arms with the younger witch.
"There will be plenty of time for plots and revenge young one. I will help you myself. Let us go into the drawing room. We will tell you what happened."
Once they entered the drawing room, Narcissa went to the side cabinet and poured three glasses of firewhiskey. Lexi moved to the black leather couch and Bellatrix sat beside her. Narcissa handed both of them a glass before sitting in the leather chair opposite the couch.
Lexi took a small sip and closed her eyes as she relished the burn down her throat.
"Thank you Narcissa, I think I need this."
The blonde nodded and looked to Bellatrix on where to start.
Lexi noticed Narcissa glancing at the dark haired witch, so she moved her body so she faced the older witch.
Bellatrix downed the glass and put it on the table in front of the couch. She looked at the young witch beside her and squared her shoulders.
"It's no secret your father did not see eye to eye with most of the family. His own sister burned him off the family tree. One thing Alphard did do right, though, was marry your mother. By marrying Penelope McNair, he maintained his pureblood status. He continued contact with my father until you were born. Then he cut communication and seemed to disappear. It was pretty ingenious to send you to America for schooling. Salem Institute is a remarkable school. No one would have ever thought to look for you there.
The Order of the Phoenix is a group which opposes the Dark Lord. It is lead by Albus Dumbledore, who happens to also be the Headmaster of Hogwarts. Have you heard of Hogwarts?"
Lexi nodded and Bellatrix continued.
"The Order somehow received information on the location of your parents. Believing they were Death Eaters or followers of our Lord, they sent a group to apprehend them. By all accounts, it seemed as though your parents were convincing in their innocence. It went smoothly until the Order found out about you. They insisted you return and submit to questioning as well. Your parents were very protective and soon spells flew. We have a few spies within the Order. We found out it was Dumbledore who sent the curse to kill your mother. Mad Eye Moody killed your father."
Tears welled in Lexi's eyes as she took another swig of the firewhiskey.
"My parents have always been very protective of me. They didn't believe I was safe in England...then of course with me being so different."
Narcissa narrowed her eyes, "what do you mean dear?"
Lexi sighed, "I suppose I should tell you, with you being my only family now. I was born with a little extra."
Narcissa shook her head, clearly not understanding. Bellatrix just starred at Lexi as the young witch blushed.
Lexi realized they didn't understand and pointed to her lap.
"Down there...I have an extra part."
Bellatrix gasped as Narcissa's eyes widened.
Lexi held back a sob, "I know...you must think I am such a freak. I can leave now, if you'd like."
Narcissa shook her head, "you will do no such thing...Bella?"
Bellatrix stood quickly and flicked her wand. A small black book came sailing into the drawing room, landing in her outstretched hand. She smiled at Lexi before flipping through the pages. As she landed on the one she was searching for, she sat back onto the couch, showing the page to Lexi.
"This is the Black Family Book. See here...read this page."
Lexi looked to see where Bellatrix's finger pointed.
As our line becomes in danger of extinction, the last child shall be born with the power to reproduce. Even if the child is of female gender, family magic will assure the line continues.
Lexi shook her head and looked up with tears in her eyes. All her life she thought she was just a freak, an accident in the gene pool. Her parents had loved her and told her how special she was, but she never knew it was magic. Had they known it was family magic which caused this? Could they have sparred her the heartache?
Sensing her internal debate, Narcissa rose quickly and sat close to Lexi, pulling the young witch into her arms. Lexi sobbed and allowed herself to be immersed in the woman holding her tightly. She felt more pressure behind her and realized Bellatrix had joined the embrace, holding her tightly from behind.
Bellatrix rubbed her arms while giving her small kisses along her neck. Lexi shivered at the touch of the older witch's lips to her skin.
Bellatrix smirked, but continued, "you are not a freak...never think that. You are a Black and should be proud. We will never know if your father and mother knew the truth about your condition. I happened across this book by accident. Alphard probably didn't even know it existed. The important thing is that you are with family now. We protect our own."
Narcissa watched Lexi's reaction to Bellatrix. Lexi had leaned back further into the dark witch, allowing her to continue to caress her neck. She saw how her eyelids fluttered shut and chuckled. Lexi leaned forward a little and shot her a questioning glance.
The blonde shook her head, "I'm so sorry, that was highly inappropriate."
Lexi smirked, "no...tell me."
Narcissa smiled, "when you first arrived, I was so taken by your beauty. You are a true Black, there is no doubt. I immediately thought of how my son Draco and yourself would make a fetching couple. Alas, it seems as though you have your own path."
Lexi nodded, "I'm sure Draco is wonderful Narcissa, but I prefer the fairer sex. I'm sure I would even if I didn't have this."
She motioned again to her lap.
Narcissa shook her head and wrapped the girl tight in her arms once more.
"You are destined for great things Alexandra. It is apparent the Black line will fall to you."
Bellatrix grinned as light flickered in her eyes. "Yes my dear...you truly belong with us now."