Starlight Part 1
Starlight Part One.

By: Moon Bunny


"Star Light, Star Bright
Within you I see tonight,
all your bravery, hope, and might,
I wish you were here tonight."

"Dumbledore, I don't know how to thank you." The women stood up. "for the position and all"
Dumbledore smiled and looked at the person in front of him. She was wearing navy blue robes, her blond hair dancing right below her shoulder blades. It wasn't pulled back and was everywhere, even in front of her face. She pushed the escaping stands away from her face regularly. She wasn't tall, just medium height with a muscle build. She had bright light-blue eyes that held there own secrets within and contrasted greatly to the dark colors that she wore. Her wrist was adorned by a small gold chain with her name engraved on it, and if asked were she received it, she would just say "My best friend." and wouldn't answer any other questions. Nor would she ever let you get close enough to her wrists for someone to look at it. Normally quiet, she didn't attract that much attention, but you could tell she had a friendly side that was waiting to be coaxed out.
"Your Welcome. I'll see you at the beginning of next term."
"Of course. Professor."
"Oh Sarah?"
"Yes"
"Be careful this summer and good luck as the new Astrology teacher."
"Thank you."

The school term began, and Harry was very thankful to be back at Hogwarts. His time at the Dursely's had been even worse this year, because they had forgotten about Sirius, and he wasn't up for it after...well, at least Madame Pompfrey had given him sleeping pills for the summer, and he didn't use them every night, so he had a couple left to use just in case.
Just in case. Yeah right. Truth of the matter was, he was saving as many as he could for nights that he needed them most, when he hadn't slept in three days. Boy, life was being nice to him.

Astrology was one of his new classes. It was interesting. He remembered...

"Hello Class." The musical voice of their new Charms teacher went into there ears and almost immediately relaxed them. "My name is Professor Telannda. I'm the new Astrology teacher. Now, I don't know any of your names, so would you please stand up and tell me something about you."
They went through the rows of students, and she would smile nod her head, and say "next."
It was Harry's turn. "Hi. I'm Harry Potter and.." Harry pause thinking what to say, most people knew him right off...and he was sure she did, and he wasn't going to say and 'I stopped Voldemort from gaining power.' either...what to say "and I play quidditch." She just smiled and nodded. She didn't even flinch. It was the first time any teacher had ever done that, even Snape looked twice when they were introduced. They talked about stars in general to the end of class.
"Mr. Potter, I would like to speak to you for a moment."
"Yes mam."
"It is true you know. You do have Lily's eyes."
"I've been told that many times. Did you know my mother?"
"I did. She was a wonderful person. I must let you go now Potter. I'm glad to know that your doing well."
He blinked. Then left. She shook her head with a smile. "Harry, little Harry you have no idea." she mumbled the closed door. She looked down at the gold bracelet that adorned her wrists. Shaking her head after a few moments of thought she waited for her next class.

No. She wasn't about to do this.
She was crazy.
Ahh, but...
life sucks.
It is even worse than death
but after all death is the greatest adventure.
Isn't it?
Sarah debated, was it really worth trying to sneak into Severus' office? She had to go at some point, without a wand, potions had become a necessity. She needed some stuff, but refused to ask, due to the questioning of her intentions. She sighed. It had been way to long. Everything had changed so much, but Severus stayed the same. Bitter towards everyone, especially Gryffindors, and in particular the Potters. Poor Harry, that boy must go through a lot and he has no idea why. Looking back and forth threw the empty hallway to make sure that one was there she entered, returning in a matter of minutes with the things she needed under her black robe. Quickly running down the hallway, she found her way back to her room where she started making potions. She had bottles lined against her wall, and hidden in every nook and cranny. She was extremely careful, she couldn't waste anything, and tried to buy as much on her own as she could. This she couldn't buy, and when Snape found out, he would be pissed . She couldn't worry about right now, everything had to work right. She wasn't a genius in potions like Snape, but she could do them fairly well, and when she worked at it, she would get them right. She ran a hand through her hair, and after she had done that muttered some stuff about how she wished it could be longer again, before continuing.
She was sitting cross-legged on the floor in front of her caldron, watching it bubble adding bits of ingredients in timed increments. She reached behind her neck and pulled off a small silver necklace with a little bottle with something inside. She looked at it longingly for a second, and said to it "I haven't had you in a long time. I've missed you by my side." She opened the top and a little chip of wood fell into the caldron. She needed to wait exactly five more..
The rhythmic sound of someone knocking on the oak door filled her chamber. She jumped into a fighting stance by instinct, and asked "Who is there?"
"Dumbledore. Sarah. I need to talk to you."
She glanced at the bubbling potion on the floor, and then looked at the door. Her blue eyes filled with worry. She knew, if she waited any long than the intended time, all her work would have been for nothing as she would have ruined her chance. If Dumbledore saw it, her chance was also ruined, she knew there was no way that he'd let her continue it, especially if he knew what it was, and even if he knew she was innocent. She walked to the door, and stepped outside to speak, mentally counting the seconds as they passed.
"Hello Dumbledore." She nodded to him, with a slight smile. "I'd let you in, but my room is a complete mess, and I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to get through."
His eyes twinkled. "You never change. Never neat, always untidy, and you won't use magic to clean..."
"I can't." She reminded him.
"Of course. Now, I'm here because Snape suspects that you stole some ingredients from him. Highly powerful potion ingredients."
Sarah tried to look innocent, but the flash of worry that crossed her eyes for the briefest instant, told Dumbledore all he needed to know. "Don't you think a student could have done it? Its highly possible."
"Yes. I've been considering that option of course. I just wanted to speak to you about that. Sarah, I know you need potions. Ask for the ingredients first, and get the potion you are making approved by me. You and I both know the truth, but I still have to be careful with the press and everything. If your found out... and, I have to keep the Ministrey from questioning you. It is a pain to convince..."
She heard a loud pop as her potion boiled over destroyed. Dumbledore looked at her and said "I couldn't let you. I'm sorry, I realize it was your only chance..."
Her hands coiled slowly into fists by her sides as she tried to control her emotions. She curty nodded. "I know. You wouldn't have done anything if Snape hadn't reported me. I've got to clean up my mess." She grinned fakely, and moved into her room locking the door behind her.
"14 years of hoping... 14 years of waiting too have you back, oh God, what am I going to do now?" She fell to her knees and looked at the scene. A Brownish colored mixture was everywhere in her room, from the couch to the ceiling. She wanted to cry. She felt as if she should, she had just lost such a huge chance, but she couldn't. Maybe it was time for her to give up ... NO! She wouldn't. Ever.
But a small voice reminded her that she already had, and she involuntarily pulled her arms to her body. She sighed. Things were going to get better. They only could.

~ END OF CHAPTER ONE ~
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