Iris Grey, a twenty-four year old women, can truly say that getting hit by a car is a terrible way to go. She was walking to her dorm after a late night study at the library when a group of teenagers slammed right into her. Now that she thinks about it, those teenagers probably did a hit and run. Hopefully they would get caught and go to jail.
When the car was coming towards her, she just froze. Now, many are thinking, if you had time to see the car come towards you, wouldn't you have time to doge the car? Well, Iris can confidently say that it's not that simple. The moment the car came towards her, she froze. Her body froze completely, and her mind was too slow to grasp the situation. Her only thought during that time was, Wait… is that a car?
Well, it was a car and it killed her. She was young and very smart. She had a wonderful boyfriend, who loved her very much. She had okay parents who wanted her to succeed in life. She was studying psychology and was at the top of her class. So why did this have to happen to her? What did she do to deserve this? She led a religious life and always followed the rules. She was always kind to everyone and she always stood for what was right. She isn't afraid to say that she might've been too charming and manipulative. Maybe a little selfish. But who wasn't?
It's human nature to want stuff and unwilling to share. For example, when a person in your class has food and other people ask for some, won't they hesitate to share. Is it so bad to think about yourself more than others. To think that your personal items only belong to you. Like when you work, you work hard to earn that money. Won't you hesitate to give that hard earn money away? It's human nature and no matter how much we deny it, it will always be a part of us. So why not embrace it.
Iris can freely say that she was popular in her classes and was always liked by the teachers. Some people said that she was very fun to be around and that they considered her to be their best friend. She might have been manipulative to get her way, but doesn't everyone want to get their way. She was just the fortunate one to know how to get there.
So yes, she might've been a manipulative person and too charming for her own good, but that doesn't that mean she is a bad person. She was well liked and liked to think she lived an honest life. Well, as honest as one could be.
So why did she have to get hit by a car and die at such an early age? No matter how much Iris thought this question when she was lying on the cold ground floor, she just couldn't come up with an answer. When she drew her final breath and closed her eyes, she thought It would be nice if reincarnation is real.
Is it selfish to wish for another life? Was Iris in the wrong to wish that? No she wasn't in her opinion. After all, who wants to die.
When she closed her eyes, she never expected to be able to open her eyes ever again. Because no matter how much she wished that reincarnation was real, she didn't actually believe in it. So when the sound of crying hit her ears, she had no idea to what was happening.
Embarrassingly, it took her a couple of minutes to realize that the person who was crying was her. No matter how smart you are, you would have no idea as to what was happening. After all, when you don't believe in reincarnation, wouldn't that be the last thing to think in this situation.
Iris, who finally stopped crying, tried to open her eyes, but no matter how much she tried they just wouldn't open. And when she managed to open them, her sight was completely blurry. All she could do lay there and rely on her other senses.
She felt someone holding her and handing her to another pair of arms. The new embrace was warm and she could feel the love this person had for her. Even though she couldn't see, her eyes weren't developed enough, something told her that it was her new mother.
"You look just like your father," her new mother told her in a warm voice that held a touch of awe. She had a gentle voice and her embrace was so caring and full of love.
"She has your nose, love," said a deep voice.
This person, Iris can assume, is her new father. In her old life her parents loved her, but they never demonstrated that love. They cared more about reputation and how successful in life you are. But these new parents of her, is it weird that she already accepted them, were very different. They were loving,caring, and everything one would want in their parents. However, even though Iris accepts them and will call them mother and father from now on, she will always look out for herself first.
"What are we going to name her dear," her mother asked.
"How about Amara Kalilah Peverell," her father said.
Iris supposes they are nice names, but she will always like her original name first. Although, the name Peverell sounds awfully familiar. Since she can't remember, she supposes that it wasn't that important. She will leave her name Iris behind and take her new name Amara Kalilah Peverell. She will live her fullest in this life and live an old life. After all, it wouldn't be good if she were to die real young again.
She heard her mother humming a lullaby that caused her fall asleep.
A year has past, and being able to walk was a huge improvement. Amara has finally realized why her last name sounded so familiar. She was reincarnated in Harry Potter! Now, Amara didn't realize it at first until she was around 9 months. Her father, who was very handsome with his white hair and violet eyes, had pulled out his wand to entertain her. At first, Amara was skeptical and unsure as to why her father had a stick.
Imagine her surprise when the stick made bubbles and sparks appear out of thin air. At that moment, recognition for her last name appeared. She was reincarnated into Harry Potter and she's a witch. She could not be more excited. However, Amara had to figure out if she had magic and she can happily say that she does.
The first time Amara tried looking for her magic, she felt a warm feeling in the pit of her stomach. She then tried to pull at that warm feeling and she did "accidental" magic. Ever since then, she has been practicing her magic in secret. After all, Amara would hate to be manipulative on joining sides in this war.
Another major thing that she found out was the time period she was in. She was born on March 31, 1980. This helped her figure out that she was born the same year as Harry Potter. Thankfully, she wouldn't be targeted because of the prophecy.
Amara has read the Harry Potter books and was actually a very big fan. However, she was on the weird side when it came to your favorite character. The usual favorite characters are the good guys. For Amara, her favorite character is Tom Riddle. She liked Tom Riddle, the young man who was charismatic and brilliant. Not Lord Voldemort, the man who was insane and had quite the temper.
Amara's family, the Peverell's, were royalty in the wizardly world. Both sides, light and dark, want the Peverell's on their side. Her father, however, put his foot down and became neutral in this war. Which is fine for Amara because even though she likes Tom Riddle, she loves herself. Amara will do anything that benefits her in this life. If one of those benefits includes helping Tom Riddle, then it's fine. However, if one of those benefits include helping Harry Potter, then so be it.
"What are you thinking with that serious face Amara," her mother asked as she poked her nose. '
Amara giggled. In her old life, her old mother wasn't as warm as her new mother. Old mother was always very strict and didn't show much affection to Amara. Her new mother, however, loved her very much and was always being very affectionate with her. Although, she doesn't look very much like her new mother. Her mother has brown hair and brown eyes. Amara, however, has white hair and violet eyes like her father.
"Nothin," Amara replied childishly and gave her mother a kiss on her cheek.
This caused her mother to laugh and gave her a kiss back. Father walked in at that moment. Her father was usually reserved and cold to other people, but to his daughter and wife, he was very warm and childish.
"Aw you too look so cute," her father immediately cooed at them.
Her mother just laughed, while Amara gave her father a bright smile. Her father put down the newspaper on the table and immediately stole Amara into his arms and started to swing her around.
Amara thinks that she will throw up.
"That's enough honey," her mother said, "It doesn't seem she enjoys it very much."
Her mother took Amara from her father and sat her on her lap. She faced her towards the table which gave her a perfect view on the neswpaper or Daily Prophet. Amara saw the front cover and read it.
The Daily Prophet
The Boy-Who-Lived
You-Know-Who Gone for Good
James and Lily Potter were living a normal life when tragedy struck. They were attacked by you-know-who. Unfortunately, they did not survive the attack and were killed in their house in Godric Hollow.
Many of you may not know, but Lily and James Potter had a one year-old-son that was with them during the attack. They've named their son Harry James Potter. Now, many of you may be thinking, did you-know-who kill Harry James Potter? Well the answer is no!
Harry James Potter survived and has defeated you-know-who! From what we know, you-know-who attacked Heir Potter with the killing curse. But for some reason, he could not kill him. Harry James Potter is the boy-who-lived.
It has proven that you-know-who is gone for good. We no longer have to hide in our home in fear of being attacked or murdered. We can have our children play safely outside You-Know-Who is gone and that cause for a celebration.
Look at next page for the person who betrayed the Potter family and the Les'trange going to Azkaban.
Amara couldn't believe her eyes. Everything was happening so fast. Tragedy struck the Potter family, Tom is "gone", Les'trange are going to Azkaban, and Sirius Black is being framed. Amara could do something to help him, but Sirius Black was never one of her favorites. He betrayed his family by joining Gryffindor and was immature with his bullying towards Severus Snape. She could help Tom, but how would that benefit her. Plus, she is just one-year-old.
Well, Amara is not going to do anything… yet.
