Here it is, Chapter One.

This is set 1982, six months after the death of James and Lily Potter.

I don't own Harry Potter or its Content except for my OC Character Sparrow


Chapter One.

March 19th 1982 (Friday)

Orphanages and Animagi.


She took deep breaths as her eyes wondered around keeping an eye out for her pursuers, her… Bullies. They didn't seem to be in sight so she slumped down against the wall and held her arm gently against her chest, it was scraped slightly but not bleeding. She rested her head back and tried to concentrate on anything but the pain thinking back on her memories, to her they were precious, she remembered everything that had ever happened to her, everything she saw and smell it was locked in her memory forever.

"Ohhhhhhh Spaaaarow! Come here Little Sparrow"

Her eyes snapped open and she stood running in the opposite direction before they could spot her, it was hard to in the dark luckily. Her Raven black hair that felt like silk fell to her mid back the only real visible bit was the strange yet natural red streak that grew with her long side fringe. Her eyes were the same Emerald as the day she was born, she was deathly pale that almost glowed and deep red lips, she had her Mothers nose that she knew from a faint memory of her but a lot was from her Father, but everything suited her perfectly. She was as tall as any six going on seven year old the only difference is, is that she would be taller if feed properly. Her clothes were a little torn and old but they fit and the dark fabric kept her hidden well. She was wearing black leggings with holes in the knees, a long sleeve dark green dress that reached her knees, one of the sleeves was torn from where it was scrapped. She was bare foot though, it was quieter that way though.

She finally decided to head back to the Orphanage, she slipped into a dark alleyway and sprinted down to the end where the shadows kept her hidden as the five pre-teens ran past oblivious to her. She smiled and closed her eyes, concentrating on the animal inside of her, if any witch or wizard had been watching they would think themselves mad as they watched the young child suddenly morph into a small bird, a Sparrow.

She had found out about her animagus form by accident one year ago when she was running from the same bullies. She had finally slipped away but they wouldn't stop till they caught her and then with slight pain and a wish to escape she had turned into a bird.

The small bird flew the short five minuet flight all the way back to St Hopes Orphanage, her second home. Her first home would always be the Castle in which she was born, the one that spoke to her, gifted her with unique power while telling her that they would meet again. As she thought back to it she knew it was strange that it was the castle that spoke to her, that and her father.

Sparrow finally reached the middle sized building and morphed back into the little girl she truly was and ran inside before the clock on the wall chimed ten, the curfew at the orphanage. She guessed that they thought that children would stop coming back for curfew but they always came back for the warmth and the food.

"Sparrow, there you are!" a female pre-teen named Lucy ran over to her, "I'm sorry, I saw Conner and his friends going after you again but Miss Copper called me back inside for chores"

"It's okay Lu, I got away" Sparrow smiled up at her and walked up the stairs to the bathroom to clean the scrape on her arm.

"Oh and Miss Copper said that there will be someone coming to see you tomorrow" Lu shouted up the stairs before walking to the kitchen to help cook. The St Hope Orphanage only had three females Sparrow, Lucy and a fifteen year old called Macy. There were however thirteen boys amongst them.

~H.A~

Sparrow woke the next morning with Miss Copper shaking her roughly and placing a new set of clothes on the edge of the bed for her.

"He will be here in an Hour. Shower and Dress, don't be late" She stood up and stalked out of the small room that was from the females of the Orphanage.

Sparrow stood and looked at the clothes with disgust. "Pink… she wants me to wear Pink."

She threw the clothes back on the bed and walked over to her bag and pulled out her best clothes, black skirt and a dark green shirt with short sleeves. She went and took a very quick shower in the cold water before dressing in the dark clothes and braiding her hair down the side and over her shoulder but leaving the red and black fringe out, she stayed barefoot since there was nothing she could do about it.

She sat on her bed for the remainder of the time and thought about who could possibly be wishing to see her.

Suddenly she heard three loud Cracks outside and she ran over to the window to see what it was, she could almost taste the magic and knew that they were magical. She watched three people approach the Orphanage, one had a long white beard that was tucked into his belt, and he was wearing the strangest clothes and half-moon glasses over his light blue eyes which suddenly looked up at the window she was looking out of. He smiled brightly at her and waved at her, it caught the attention of the other two. The women was tall with brown and grey hair pulled into a tight bun, she was wearing dark green clothes and glasses as well, she smiled up at the girl as well. Sparrow's attention however had already turned to the other male, he was younger than the rest, wearing black robes and a billowing cloak, and his black hair reached his shoulders and looked greasy though from Sparrows experience it was just very fine. He had a long nose that was hooked at the end, his eyes were dark but seemed to brighten slightly at the sight of Sparrow.

Sparrow tilted her head slightly running through her memories, he was familiar, very familiar… it took a moment but finally her face broke into a big smile, her Emerald eyes brightening as she realised who it was. Her Father. He had kept his promise. The only time he had held her was when he talked to her, named her and promised her that he would return no matter how long it took. He was here.

The three adults watched with amusement as she suddenly vanished from the window still smiling, they could almost hear her running down the stairs, but they did hear the shout of an adult yelling "Sparrow, no running down the stairs."

"Sorry Miss Copper" the voice to the wizards and witch was like bells to them as they walked up to the door but before the blue eyed wizard could knock the door opened to show the raven haired, emerald eyed girl who was almost bouncing on the spot.

"Sparrow, what happened to the clothes I had set out for you" Miss Copper said approaching the door. "Go wait in the living room, I'll come get you soon"

The small girl looked up at the Lady who glared down at her, Sparrow nodded and left the hallway after glancing back one last time.

"I'm truly sorry about her, she's not normally like that, and she normally avoids anyone who comes to the door… the clothes however are normal for her, ever since she could dress herself it has always been in Black, Dark Green or Dark Red." She sighed and opened the door fully "Please, come in, my office is at the end of the hall"

Severus had barley heard a word the lady had to say and was too busy looking at the girl who was poking her head out from around the doorway of the living room, he smiled at her and she smiled before vanishing at the moment that Miss Copper turned.

The three adults walked in and entered the office before the door shut behind them.

"Now, how can I help you?" Miss Copper asked.

The adults had decided that Professor Dumbledore would take the lead. "This here is Sparrows biological Father"

Miss Copper raised an eyebrow and looked at the dark dressed and raven haired adult. "Despite the fact that I can see the obvious relations I still need proof"

Professor McGonagall pulled out the birth certificate for Sparrow and handed it to Miss Copper.

Her eyes widened at the name on the paper and looked up "Well, that seems to be in order"

"Just like that?" McGonagall asked shocked

"Well, see no one knows her true name except herself and me, you see, she never forgets anything, at all. She remembers everything, when she could finally write, she did this" She walked off to a drawer and pulled out a file and from the file she pulled out a drawing before putting the file on the desk and handing over the picture.

"For the first few years we just called her Jane. The common name for children with no names. And then she did this just before she turned four, she's talented and intelligent at quite the scary level"

The drawing was a simple one, a Sparrow in flight. "We called her Sparrow ever since. Look on the back" McGonagall turned over the drawing to see in clear writing Rose Sabina Prince-Evans. "Someone called her Jane once after that but she said if people wouldn't call her Rose then she wished to be called Sparrow"

Severus smiled and took the drawing from McGonagall

"Will you be taking Sparrow today?" Miss Copper asked.

The Three adults nodded and Miss Copper turned around and got out some forms to be signed which was done instantly without hesitation.

She stood up and walked to the door opening it catching Sparrow almost vanishing back into the Living room. "Sparrow, I saw that. Come now, in you go" Sparrow who was blushing a soft red from being caught walked into the room, the Wizards and Witch stood as the girl entered the room. She instantly hugged Severus who didn't even hesitate to hug her back tightly but they all heard her soft voice "You kept your Promise, I knew you would"

"I said I would" he said as he took a small step back to look at her properly before turning her to look at the two professors.

"Rose, these are Professors Dumbledore and McGonagall"

"Please Call me Minnie" McGonagall said, she rarely allowed anyone to call her that but Sparrow was an obvious exception.

"And I am Albus" he reached into his pocket and pulled out a packet of lemon drops. "Lemon Drop?" he offered.

Both Severus and Minerva rolled their eyes but were quite shocked to hear what Sparrow said "No thank-you, I don't believe that would be a wise idea to eat such a strong lolly when I've never had sweets before, same as anything heavy. There are quite a few of us in the Orphanage so unfortunately food and clothes is minimal. I don't wish to be ill"

Albus seemed shocked but shrugged tossing a lolly in his own mouth and put the packet away in his robes.

"Rose, why don't you go get your stuff and we'll wait down here." Severus suggested, Sparrow smiled and nodded before running up the stairs.

Albus, Minerva and Severus talked amongst themselves as they waited.

"So, you'll teach Potions then?" Albus asked hopefully.

Severus sighed and nodded, "Yes, we had an agreement. You helped me find Rose and I would accept the Potions Master position at Hogwarts"

"Will Sparrow be okay moving into Hogwarts though?" McGonagall asked

"The big castle?" a voice asked from the stairs as Sparrow walked down quickly, she was wearing black pants and a dark red shirt, again barefoot.

"Yes?" McGonagall asked uncertain

"The one from my first memories I mean, then year, I'm okay. I've missed her, she knew I would return one day" Sparrow said as she put her bag on her back and held her coat over her arm.

Albus, Minerva and Severus just looked at one another unsure what to say but followed her out the door.

"Why aren't you wearing shoes?" Severus asked suddenly

Sparrow turned and looked at him with a strange look before looking down at her feet and then back to him "Oh, I don't own any… I'm not use to them. Never used them actually, I like the feel of the earth under my feet." She smiled and held out her hand for him which he took with a smile on his face, a smile that not many would ever see.

"Now, take a deep breath and hold my hand tightly, were going to Apparate" Severus said.

"Is that how you arrived here, with those loud noises before?" she asked

"Yes, you heard that?" he asked

"More like felt it" she answered

Albus and Minerva listened with curiosity and amusement.

Severus smiled and wrapped his other arm around Sparrow tightly before both vanished with a Crack soon followed by two more all the way back to Hogwarts.


A/N Well, that's chapter one. Hope your all okay with it. Chapter two might be able to be up before I go to sleep tonight.

Next chapter will be at the start quick summary of the few years, some flashbacks about Rose and Severus and of course Diagon Alley and our lovely sorting hat! Bit of Weasleys, Malfoys and Oliver Wood. And a sweet little visit that will be a lovely surprise.