A/C: Hey everyone. This is my first fanfiction, so be gentle with me. =3 I hope you enjoy it

I don't own Harry Potter, but I do own KEIRA!!!

Summery: It's Harry's last year at Hogwarts, and there's a new girl with the same last name as Voldemort there!! Who is she, and how is it related to Harry and Voldemort? Can she be trusted? Why is she so close to Severus?! HP/SS RL/SB HG/RW DM/Oc

The Great Hall was loud that first night of Harry's 7th year. As he sat next to his best friend Ron, Harry thought back on the events that happened during last year at Hogwarts. Hermione and Ron were dating now, finally, and Sirius was acquitted of the crime he didn't commit. Remus Lupin was the Defense against the Dark Arts teacher again this year, and that made Harry happy. Remus had been the best DADA teacher since he had started school at 11 years old. Harry even found his soul mate, fell in love, and then married. The silver and gold band on his left ring finger still felt odd, but he loved it all the same. His lover was nowhere to be seen, however, and that made Harry worry slightly. Where did Severus go?

Harry was brought out of his thoughts by Professor McGonagall bringing in the first years. They all looked so small to the chosen hero, and he couldn't believe he used to be that small. They were all nervous and awed by the Great Hall's ceiling, which had become a bright and clear night sky. Harry saw most of them startle as the Sorting Hat began his song. It looked like they had never seen a singing hat before. Then again, they probably hadn't until today.

After the song finished, the first years were called up one by one. Harry tuned out McGonagall's voice until he heard a certain name.

"Keira Riddle!" Harry's head whipped around fast as he scanned the group of first years for this person, but to no avail.

"Is Miss Riddle not here yet?" asked the Transfiguration professor. The first years looked at each other before shaking their heads. Animated whispering erupted from all four tables. Rumors floated around the Great Hall about Voldemort and the mystery girl, and how they were related. The professors ignored the quiet chatter as McGonagall continued with the other students.

How is this person related to that stupid snake-face? I'm going to find out, no matter what. Maybe Sirius will know. I'll write him a letter tonight. He looked up at the Headmaster questioningly, wondering if the grandfather-like figure would know anything. Albus Dumbledore caught his eye and just smiled knowingly and pointed to the door just as McGonagall finished the last first year.

Severus Snape waltzed into the Great Hall gracefully, leading a beautiful young girl about Harry's age. The entire student body was stunned into silence by the mystery girl's beauty, envied by all girls who laid eyes upon her. The soft black curls cascaded down her back to her waist, and the deep gray-blue eyes made the boys feel like they could drown in them forever. She wore no uniform, but instead wore a strapless light blue baby doll top and butterfly embroidered tan jeans. She looked nervous, and even a little scared as she was led to the sorting hat and stool in front of the Professor's table.

"Miss Riddle?" asked Minerva gently. Keira flinched slightly at the sound of her name. She mumbled something to her elder, who nodded and smiled sympathetically and gestured to the stool. After she was seated comfortably, the sorting hat was placed on her head. Several minutes went by before said hat shouted..

"SLYTHERIN!!"

Clapping and whispering erupted from the students again as Keira jumped off the stool, bowed slightly to acknowledge everyone, and almost ran to her seat at the Slytherin table. Rumors were already going around that she was Voldemort's daughter or wife, and the next person in line to the Dark Lord's throne. Harry watched as Keira sank into her seat slightly, the rumors seeming to make her feel like she wanted to disappear. The young savior felt sorry for her at once, and began to wonder if she really was evil, considering how shy she seemed, and how his own husband had escorted her in. He caught Severus's eye and was answered with a small smile.

Well, that doesn't help thought Harry. I'll have to ask him about her later. He knows something I don't.

The Headmaster gave his usual speech about the forbidden forest and house points, and then the actual feast began. Ron immediately dug in, and Hermione looked at him in disgust as she daintily put various things on her plate. Harry couldn't help but stare as the new girl just looked at her plate, then at Severus, who nodded his head, and then at the feast, slowly picking up various things and putting them on her plate. She ate in small bites, and it seemed she savored every bite of her dinner. Her actions made Harry think maybe she had been starved and abused like he had been. It made him sympathize with her even more.

"Harry, are you going to eat?" Harry looked away from his target, and turned to Ron.

"Huh? I'm sorry, Ron, I was daydreaming." He felt his face get slightly warm. Ron looked at the Slytherin table, then back at his best friend.

"More like undressing the new girl with your eyes, mate. Bloody hell, you're married, and you're already thinking about having an affair?" Hermione hit Ron on the shoulder, making him yelp.

"Harry is nothing but loyal to his husband, Ron, and you know it," she said sternly. She turned her eyes to her friend and softened. "What's wrong, Harry? Is she suspicious to you? Does your scar hurt?"

"No, Hermione," Harry said, shaking his head, "Actually, I sympathize with her. She's just like I was in our first year. She's so thin, and she looks so scared. Or relieved. It's hard to tell from here."

"Bloody hell, Harry, do you think she's You-Know-Hell's hostage or something?" Seamus piped in, his voice slightly muffled by turkey.

"I don't know, Seamus, but I'm going to find out who she is and what her connection is with Voldemort." Everyone near Harry flinched at the forbidden name, but the savior ignored it and started eating his dinner. He had to start making a plan.

A/C: OMG it took me only a few hours to get this out. =O I know, it's short, but oh well. i did my best for it only being my first fanfic. I'll try to write more soon, but I have a lot of things due in my college English Class this next week, so GAHHHHH!! lol ok see you all next time. Please comment on how I'm doing?