Prologue

September 1st 1982

Rebecca walked down Platform 93/4 with Narcissa and Lucius Malfoy. Her Grandfather was too busy with work to come and see her off. He was too busy with work to find time to say goodbye. Or at least that's what people think when they see her without her grandfather. In reality, he was too ashamed of her father to come and see her because he was too busy trying to fix his reputation. Her grandfather was Barty Crouch Sr, her father was Barty Crouch Jr. Convicted death eater and prisoner in Azkaban, the wizard prison. She was Rebecca Crouch and everyone knew it.

Wizard society thought he was a good grandfather who cared for her due to her fathers imprisonment. However, this was not the case. Instead of being warm towards her and being her family, Bart Crouch Sr, was cold and he barely acknowledged her. She spent the majority of the past year, at Malfoy Manor, being looked after by Narcissa and Lucius. This was not out of kindness like most people thought, but out of fear. Fear of what her father would do to them if he found out that she was being raised to be what he considered a Blood traitor. You see her father helped torture the Longbottom's, her father was one of Lord Voldemort's most Loyal Followers. With that Loyalty came cruelty. Cruelty towards those not deemed worthy of being a wizard, cruelty towards Muggles, and cruelty towards those who although they followed lord Voldemort were considered inferior still. Like Peter Pettigrew for example.

She was well treated by the Malfoy's, she was taught to be a "Pureblood Lady" by Narcissa, and she was taught to hold the same ideals as her father. She, however, did not agree with them. She believed that if you were born with magic, then you were a witch or a wizard. Not that she ever voiced this in front of Lucius. She did once, and she regretted it almost instantly. He had hit her with his cane so hard that she now had a scar across her cheek from the cut. Narcissa was more accepting of her views but advised her to never tell anyone this and to keep the front of the Malfoy's views as to avoid anymore punishments.

She was not bothered by the looks of amazement on the muggleborns faces as they stepped on to the platform for the first time, nor was she fazed by their presence unlike Lucius. As she was walking towards the train she heard a woman loudly shout "William Weasley Where are you?". Not even a second later, a boy with bright red hair raced past and nearly knocked her over. Turning to look at in the direction he was going, she noticed that he was running towards the woman. She stopped to look at the woman for a moment, she had bright red hair and had 6 children with her. She was holding child who was no more than a year old, clutching to her skirt was a boy no more than 2. And she was surrounded by 4 other boys one looked to be about 9 or 10, another about 6 and the last 2 boys, who were identical, looked about 4. Beside her stood a thin man, with glasses and bright red hair. Recognising the hair, and considering that he was running towards said woman, she assumed that he must be William Weasley.

"Filthy Blood traitors" Lucius muttered. He did not like the Weasley's, He considered them to be blood traitors for their views on magical blood.

"Bill, there you are, What have I said about running off? Anyway, its time to get on the train, now have fun this year and don't cause any trouble. And don't forget to write to us" said the redheaded woman.

"yes Bill be good this year and remember we will be proud of you no matter what." the redheaded man added. William or Bill as they were calling him, nodded and hugged his mother and father whilst replying "OF course I will mum and don't worry I'll be fine dad. Now can I get on the train please?" Bill was almost jumping up and down on the spot, he seemed very eager to get on the train.

"Oh go on then. We Will See you Christmas Bill" Sighed the woman. she was unable to see any further interaction as Narcissa put her hand on my shoulder.

"Its time for you to get on the train dear, have fun this year and try not to worry too much about the sorting, I'm sure you will be fine." Narcissa said comfortingly, knowing that the girl was worried about where she was going to be sorted.

"Thank you Narcissa. And thank you both of you for looking after me this year, I hope to see you at Christmas." She Replied turning to look at the people who had escorted her to the train.

"Of course dear. Well off you go. Don't Want to miss the train" Narcissa said softly. Rebecca Looked at Narcissa gratefully she then turned her gaze to Lucius who merely nodded at her before looking away. Turning to go to the train she pushed her luggage towards the train. Once she was on the train and once she had found an empty compartment. She loaded in her luggage and then waved out the window to Narcissa who waved back then took Lucius's hand and then they disapparated back to Malfoy Manor. She heard the chiming of a clock coming from the platform and then a shrill whistle. The train started to move. This was it, she was on her way to Hogwarts.

Once she was settled she took out her book and began to read it hoping that the journey would pass by quickly and peacefully. A few minutes later, the door opened. She looked up and saw the redheaded boy from earlier.

"Hello, sorry but everywhere else is full do you mind?" He said looking slightly embarrassed, his cheeked were a light shade of pink.

"Of course not please sit down" Rebecca Replied quietly before returning to reading her book. Bill entered and sat down. "Thanks. I'm Bill Weasley what your name?" He said cheerfully, offering his and for her to shake.

"Rebecca, Rebecca Crouch" She said quietly, taking the offered hand and shaking it. She had a feeling that she would like this boy and she hoped that maybe, just maybe they could be friends.