Depending on the reviews I got from my last update, this story may or may not make it. I'm hoping that you review adamantly and with fervor because Reviews help me figure out what to do next. The story will all be in Mia's POV. Any changing POV's will be mentioned in those chapters.
RavenclawLupin11 presents:
Sapphire Eyes
Chapter 1: Mira Empyrean Black
"Harry, Death Eaters aren't going to try and make a big to do in Diagon Alley, I promise," Lily said for the umpeeth time that day.
Harry sighed, "But, Mum, how do you know?"
James clapped his shoulder. "We wouldn't risk being seen by anyone evil if we weren't sure."
"Besides," Dad began. "No one except the good guys know what James and Lily look like, do they?"
Admitting defeat, Harry sighed. "No, I've never told anyone what you two look like."
"Good!" James sounded delighted to finally be able to leave the grimy house. "It's settled then. We'll go to Diagon Alley as a family."
Evan smirked at me, "Mia, don't forget you prefect's badge."
"You know," I crossed my arms as I stared daggers into his hazel eyes. "That is the exact attitude that will land you in detention."
"You know," Evan started, in a mock female voice. "That is the exact attitude that makes you boring."
Harry snickered. I rounded on him. "I'd expect something stupid out of Evan, but you? I'd expect you to know better, Harry."
He immediately stopped smiling and looked around the room, avoiding my eye contact as I stared him down.
Dad whispered loud enough for us to hear. "I think Hestia and Marlene switched the kids at birth."
Hestia chuckled. "Sirius, Mira looks too much like you to be anyone but yours and Mar's."
"I agree," Remus nodded. "But the fact that all of us raised them, not just the respective parents, it makes sense for their personalities to differ from ours. Besides, Delphie and Vi aren't just like their parents."
"Dad," Delphine said to Remus in a warning tone. "Don't drag the innocent into where they shouldn't be."
Evan scoffed. "Innocent, my arse. Are you or are you not currently dating Dean Thomas?"
"I don't see how that pertains to this conversation," she turned to her brother. "But since you asked, yes."
"You can't date Dean and be innocent. It doesn't happen."
"Oh, really," she asked incredulously. "Well at least I don't turn into a blithering idiot whenever Ginny is around." Harry snorted again. "Same goes for you, Harry.
"I can talk to Ginny!"
Delphine rolled her eyes. "I'm not talking about Ginny, Harry." I saw her eyes dart to me then back to Harry again.
"Oh, Delphie," I started, realizing what she was saying. "Harry doesn't fancy me."
"Ha," Violet interjected. "And I'm the prime minister."
Harry muttered, "I can talk to Mia too," but no one was listening.
"We should all get going," interjected Mum from the staircase. "We'll not have time to get everything you kids need at this rate. Plus, we have to stop at Gringotts."
There was instantaneous movement as we all filed up from the kitchen. We took turns in the fireplace to floo to Diagon Alley. Delphie and Vi went first, followed by Lily. Remus went after Lily, followed by Evan. Harry went right before Dad. I followed Mum. When I came out of the fireplace in Gringotts, I quickly hopped out to make room for James. Hestia was staying behind to one, watch Kreacher, and two, keep the place protected from intruders. Plus, Hestia wasn't big on crowds and this time of year Diagon Alley was teaming with people.
"Evan, Harry and Mia, you go with your dads," Mum said. Yes, I thought. Mum continued. "Lily and myself will stop in at Gringotts then go with Delphie and Vi to get their supplies. We can meet at Foretescue's in an hour?" James, Remus and Dad all nodded and we turned around and headed down the street towards Madam Malkins.
"I don't know how it happens, "James started. "Every summer the boys grow a few inches and their robes need altered."
Remus looked down at Evan's trouser legs. "They'll be taller than us at this rate."
"That would be a bad thing, how," Evan asked his father.
"We won't feel like your dads if you're taller than us."
"I'm so glad I don't have that problem," Dad said. "Mia can be my height and I can still beat her bum."
Harry asked Dad, "Why didn't you or Marlene have another child?"
"Why mess with perfection?" Dad winked at me and I smiled.
"You're laying it on pretty thick, Dad."
"You're my girl, Mira Empyrean. Always have been, always will be. However," he turned serious. "If you don't joke around a bit, I may disown you."
I laughed. "Dad, I'm the daughter and niece of three of Hogwarts' greatest pranksters. Joking around is in my blood. I just choose not to do it all the time."
We stepped into Madam Malkin's and whilst the boys got measured, I browsed the girls' dress robe section. There, I met a familiar face. "Luna!" I hugged the small blonde.
"Hello, Mira Black." Luna greeted me. After our short embrace, she asked. "How are you?"
"I'm doing well, I suppose. The boys need new robes, as they each grew a foot over the summer. I'm just here, waiting for them to finish. Then we'll head over to Flourish and Blotts."
Luna's face lit up. "Would you mind if I tagged along?"
I looked over to where Dad, James and Remus were standing. James nodded his head permitting it and I smiled. "Luna, it would be a pleasure if you joined us." She in turn smiled as well and when the boys finished up, Luna and I linked arms and walked to Flourish and Blotts. There trouble started.
"Loony Lovegood and Blood Traitor Black. Such a cute couple you two make," a snarky, weaselly voice said from my left. I turned and was looking right into Draco Malfoy's cool, grey eyes.
"Oh, Malfoy, that's so sweet. You've got a girlfriend too?"
His smile faded and his jaw locked. "So you aren't denying you're relationship status with a lifetime member of the loony bin?"
"I'm not going to get into a row with you over something so ridiculous." I turned back to the bookshelf to find Transfiguration Year 5.
Draco's hand covered the book I was about to grab off the shelf. "So not only are you a blood traitor, you're a lesbian as well?"
"Malfoy," I sighed and looked back at him, saying sarcastically, "I'm going to explain this once, and I'll be sure to use small words so you'll understand. I'm flattered that you're jealous of Luna because I hang out with her and like to spend time with her. I'm also very sorry that you're attracted to someone who betrays her blood status, which makes it so hard for you to hate me. But, there really isn't anything I can do to help you. You either have to admit your feelings for me, despite your hatred of me, or," I smile sweetly at him before continuing. "Get the hell out of my face."
Malfoy's eyes dart to my lips before he sneers and stalks away to his cronies. Evan and Harry applaud me from a few shelves over.
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