AN: Long Chapter you can't hate me anymore!
Four years passed. Fancy became best friends with Neville and Hermione. When they learned she was living in an orphanage they both insisted on her staying at one of their homes. She spent the first half of summer living with Hermione and the second with Neville.
The three were inseparable. Fancy even trusted them with the Haley secret. It stunned them but they both made and oath to keep it to themselves.
James and Lily had been seeing her around more but still didn't suspect anything. Her metamorphagus abilities are very impressive considering she had no training.
This year was going to be exciting at Hogwarts. They were having a Triwizard Tournament. Fancy was excited to watch but she would never want to compete.
Hermione and Fancy were watching people enter names in the cup. They saw a few boys from Slytherin messing around.
"Amanda Huginkiss," a boy said when he put the fake name in the goblet of fire.
"What are you doing?" Hermione snapped.
"They're putting fake names in the Goblet," Fancy told her.
"Why?"
A Slytherin spoke up, "Well, Granger, it would be funny if Dumbledore read one of the names out. You may not know what fun is though."
"I understand that but a fake name won't come out. The Goblet is enchanted. It can't pull a fake name out," Hermione stated.
"She's right," another Slytherin stated. "We need to put a real name in." He wrote something down and announced, "Haley James Potter!" as he through it in.
"Dead people's names won't come out either!" someone shouted.
"Whatever!"
Fancy stared at the Goblet in horror. Hermione whispered, "Don't worry. You need to be one of the most powerful people in school to have name actually pulled out."
Fancy just gave a stiff nod.
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Hermione and Fancy told Neville what happened and he looked ready to kill the Slytherin that possibly put his friend in danger.
They sat together as the champions were chosen.
"Fleur Delcour!"
"What if it's picked?"
Neville grabbed her hand, "We'll figure it out."
"Victor Krum!"
"Fancy, have you noticed that Krum is always staring at us?"
Fancy let out a small laugh, "He's looking at you."
Just then the last and final name came out. Everyone was silent wanting to know who the Hogwarts Champion was. Dumbledore just stared at the paper.
"He stopped reading," Hermione gasped.
"It's me!" she whispered.
"Albus?" Minerva asked.
He cleared his throat, "My apologies. It's just that this is quite a surprise. Fake names will not be picked. Neither will names of anyone dead or not going to the school. So it is a shock to even me to announce that the Hogwarts Champion is… Haley James Potter!"
Chaos. Pure chaos!
It took well over twenty minutes to calm everyone down. Fancy watched the Head table. James had passed out. Sirius was trying to wake him up while Remus, Minerva, and Severus were trying to calm Lily down.
"Ms. Potter! Would you please step forward with the rest of the Champions?"
Fancy made up her mind. In the air letters in fire floated in front of the hall.
'I did not put my name in the Goblet!'
Albus replied aloud, "You may not have done it but the Goblet chose you. I'm sorry, Ms. Potter, you must compete!"
'Fine. I'll see you at the first task.'
"But Ms. Potter, we have a wand weighting ceremony tomorrow," Albus stated.
'I will only come if it's after classes. If not I will not appear!'
"Alright! Tomorrow 7 o'clock after supper in my office!"
'I'll see you then!'
The entire school was buzzing about the mystery girl and Fancy was seriously sick of it. At least as Fancy she was basically invisible no one noticed when she slipped away to Moaning Myrtle's bathroom.
"Hello, Fancy," Myrtle greeted.
"Hi Myrtle, good to see you again."
"You too. You must visit more often."
"Actually this year I'm pretty sure you'll see a lot of me," Fancy sighed.
"Why's that?"
"Is anyone in here?"
"No."
"Will you keep an old friends deepest secret?"
"Of course, Fancy!"
"I'm Haley Potter," Fancy whispered.
Myrtle gasped excitedly, "Oh!"
"I was hoping you would help me. I need a place to change my appearance and hide my clothing. If I use your bathroom would you keep others out?"
"Yes! Anything to help you Fancy!"
Fancy changed back to her original appearance. Long wavy black hair and Avada Kadava green eyes. She was about to get changed when there was a knock at the door. Myrtle stuck her head through the door she pulled it back in and said, "Hermione and Neville want to speak with you."
Fancy nodded, "You can let them in. They are the only others that know."
They entered and Neville stared at Fancy in shock, "So that's what you look like! I always wondered."
"I'm I that displeasing to look at?"
Neville turned red and Hermione saved him, "You're beautiful in both forms however that is not why we're here."
"What's wrong?"
"Neville overheard that Lily and James are going to be at the wand weighting even though they aren't supposed to. You can't go! And afterward they are going to tail you until they learn your identity!"
"Well what do I do?"
"Actually Neville came up with an idea! It brilliant by the way!"
"Give Hermione your wand. She'll make Ollivander say the oath and say that she is under the same one. It's perfect! Then she'll hand off the wand to me in the common room and I'll give it back to you."
Fancy transformed back and hugged Neville. "Can we do that?"
"I read the rule book. It said your wand must be weighted it didn't say that you had to be there."
Hermione, Fancy, and Neville were some of the very few people that showed to dinner.
Later they found out that everyone was camping out outside of Dumbledore's office hoping to get a glimpse of Haley Potter. Hermione was mobbed on her way to the office.
"You're Haley Potter!"
"But you're a muggle born!"
"You're lying!"
Hermione got to the top of the stairs and shouted, "Shut up! I'm not Haley! She approached me in the library and asked me to take her place at the wand weighting. She's not coming! So leave!"
Hermione went up the stairs and the crowd cleared. Everyone was even more intrigued. Fancy and Neville waited for Hermione outside the office.
"I hope they're not too hard on her," Fancy stated worried.
Hermione knocked on the door and it opened quickly.
"Haley?" Minerva asked as she opened the door.
"No, Hermione."
"Ms. Granger, you're Haley?" Snape asked confused.
"No, thank Merlin! I would hate to be her right now. However she approached me in the library earlier. She asked me to bring her wand for her."
"What? Why?" Lily demanded.
"She knew you'd be here and didn't want to see you yet," Hermione said simply.
"Why?" James whispered holding Lily closely.
"Ask me no questions I tell you no lies. Besides I can't tell you who she is. I made an oath."
Hermione sat in a chair beside Victor.
Victor's wand was weighted first. Then Fleur's. Finally it was Haley's turn.
"Ms. Granger, would you please bring me Ms. Potter's wand?"
"I cannot."
"W-w-why not?" Ollivander stuttered.
"Because you remember every wand you've ever sold, Mr. Ollivander. You sold Haley Potter her wand. I need to request an oath of silence from you. You cannot tell anyone Haley Potter's second identity or any of the specifics of her wand or anything else that may lead to her identity being released."
Much to everyone disappointment he made the oath. Hermione handed the wand under the table to Mr. Ollivander. The look of shock at seeing the wand made everyone even more curious.
"Oh yes, I remember this wand. Ms. Potter has taken good care of it."
"You know who she is," Lily stated.
"Indeed," he said handing the wand back under the table. "Ms. Potter will most definitely be able to compete with that wand. Tell her hello."
Hermione nodded while quickly stuffing the wand away. Hermione tried leaving the room but was stopped by Minerva, Albus, Lily, James, Sirius, Remus, and Snape.
"How can I help you professors?"
"Please show us the wand, Ms. Granger," Sirius stated.
Hermione sighed, "Look, I know I may not know everything about Haley but I know more than you. If you push her too far she will only regret you more. I know we had a long conversation in the library. I now consider her a good friend. I don't care what happens to me I won't break my new friends trust!"
Snape sneered, "Ten points for defying a teacher."
Lily sighed, "Twenty points to Gryffindor for loyalty. You may go Ms. Granger."
Hermione ran out.
"Why'd you do that?" Remus asked.
Lily shrugged, "She was right. I don't want my daughter to hate me. We will see her. Maybe it's just best to give her a little space first."
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Time went too quickly for Fancy's taste. The first task was fast approaching. Luckily Hagrid was so excited to have dragons that he blabbed what the first task would be to Neville.
"Alright, how do I fight a dragon?"
"Use your strengths," Neville said.
"What strengths?"
"I've been doing research on dragons and I learned a few things," Hermione but in.
"Like what?"
"They are like any other reptile. They're cold blooded. They like warm places and hate the cold. So I found this," Hermione said handing Fancy the book.
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The day of the task Fancy got up extra early. She headed straight to the bathroom. Myrtle guarded the door as she turned her appearance back. She put her hair in a bun with a braid along the front. She added a couple blue streaks to her hair. She gave herself a smoky eye and uncovered her scar before getting dressed. She pulled on a pair of yoga pants that Hermione advised so she could move easily. She had her leg wand holder on her leg just above the knee. Her shirt was made by Neville. It was just a normal black t-shirt but he sewed on a small Hogwarts coat of arms in the bottom right. He then had Hermione teach him a bit of spell work and the words, Haley Potter appeared in the same blue as her hair.
Once she was ready she paced the bathroom for a while before there was a knock. Neville and Hermione came in.
"Merlin, Fancy! You look great!" Hermione gasped.
"I thought I would put myself together considering everyone will be staring."
Neville gave her a sad smile, "Everyone's in the Great Hall. We should probably go soon to. But good luck, Haley." He winked as he said her old name.
"You know the charm right?"
"I've been practicing in the forest for a week I think I got it."
Hermione hugged and started crying a bit, "Please be careful!"
"Calm down Hermione. It's gonna be okay." When Hermione let go she added with a smirk, "Save your tears for my funeral."
Hermione hit her but Neville said, "Hey, if you do die, what do we tell your parents!" Hermione hit him as well.
Fancy just laughed, "I'll see you guys later."
The two left and Haley put a Notice Me Not charm on her until she reached the great hall. All of the Champions were supposed to be eating breakfast at the head table. She saw Viktor and Fleur already eating with their professors. There was an empty seat between Dumbledore and Lily that was obviously for her.
Haley took a deep calming breath. She was never good with people. It was easy being Fancy. As Fancy nobody really cared. She was just a bookworm. She had two real friends. And now she had to walk in front of everyone. It was horrifying. Haley put on a brave and proud face however as she stood in the middle of the doorway and dropped the charm.
Immediately all eyes were on her. No one dared move a muscle. Haley gracefully made her to the front of the hall. She stood tall even though all she really wanted to do is run and hide.
Lily and James were staring in shock. It was as though they didn't think she would actually show up. Even the teachers wouldn't take their eyes off of her. After what felt like an eternity Haley reached the seat placed for her.
"Haley?" Lily whispered tearfully.
She popped a grape in her mouth and ate it before saying, "Lily?"
Lily and James both wanted to hug the girl in front of them.
"W-where have you been?" Lily asked.
"Here. I've been here," Haley stated quietly.
"What name do you go by now?" Albus asked.
Haley smirked, "Wouldn't you like to know. Look the only reason I'm here right now is because I need my instructions for today."
Albus smirked, "You are a very clever Ravenclaw."
"What makes you think I'm a Ravenclaw?"
"The blue," Albus said pointing at her outfit.
Haley smirked, "Blue's my favorite color."
"So you're not a Ravenclaw?"
"I am not confirming or denying anything. If that's you trying to be sneaky there is a reason you were a Gryffindor and not a Slytherin."
"Oh well, no matter, your instructions for today are thusly. Your head of house will escort you to the Champions tent in an hour you will learn the task then."
"Actually, could Remus escort me?"
Albus looked surprised but nodded, "If he is alright with that."
A stunned Remus quickly nodded, "Uh y-y-yes! I… uh, I-I'll see y-you then."
"Good because if my head of house took me everyone would be able to solve the puzzle all too quickly. I'll meet you at the doors in fifty minutes exactly."
With that Haley stood and left. She just needed to get out of there.
She hid in the washroom talking to Myrtle for the next half an hour before heading back. She put the Notice Me Not charm back on so no one saw her. She was a few minutes early but Remus was already waiting for her.
"I'm sorry, have you been waiting long?"
Remus started to shake his head no but then nodded, "I've been here since you left."
Haley laughed and to Remus it was a beautiful sound. "Shall we?"
Remus nodded and Haley followed him out. "May I ask you something?"
"Sure, but I'm not guaranteed to answer."
"Why did choice me? I mean I understand not taking your head of house but why not James or Lily or even Sirius?"
"It's complicated but you're the one I remember the least about," Haley answered.
"Where have you been?" Remus breathed.
"A lot of places."
"Do you have a new family?" Remus asked sadly.
"It's complicated," Haley stated thinking about Cleo.
They arrived to the tent to find they were the last ones there. They all had to randomly pick a dragon. Haley obviously, with her luck, got the Hungarian Horntail.
She was the last to go. The crowd cheered as she entered the arena. She couldn't see the dragon anywhere so she entered slowly but had to dive behind a large bolder to avoid being hit by the horned tail.
Haley quickly pulled out her wand and shouted, "Frigida Glacies!"
Snow and ice burst from the end of her wand. Gasps of wonder came from the crowd as the watched a fourteen year old girl use a very advanced spell to cage a cowering dragon in the corner of the arena with a wall of snow.
The dragon breathed fire ball after fire ball to no avail. Haley was too quick for it. However she did not expect it to take off into the air. It flew over the wall and blew fire directly at her.
As the fireball hit Haley everyone covered their eyes. Everyone except Hermione and Neville who had matching smug looks on their faces. The fire disappeared and somehow Haley still standing there.
"HOW DID SHE DO THAT?!" Dean shouted behind Hermione making her cover her ears.
She turned around and stated, "It was a perfectly executed fire ward. It was common to attempt to burn witches in the sixteen hundreds. The ward was created so if someone or something attempts to burn a witch she will only feel a slight sensation."
Dean however wasn't the only stunned one. Both Minerva and Lily passed out and James didn't even seem to notice his wife was now on the ground
Haley just brushed a bit of sweat off her forehead with the back of her hand before starting the spell again. Once the dragon was once again in a manageable place she shouted, "ACCIO BROOM!"
A broom from the school's supply flew into her hand. She got on it and took off. She grabbed the golden egg and flew out of the arena surprising everyone. They announced that Haley completed the task and started tallying her score. Madam Pomphery had people searching for everywhere. However Haley flew directly to a window she left open at Gryffindor tower. She hid he egg in her trunk and locked it. She then quickly changed her clothes and appearance. Fancy muttered a quick, "Scourgify," on herself before rushing out of the tower. She ditched the broom in a closet on her way out of the school.
She then joined the 'search' for Haley. When no one found her they all went back to the arena to hear her score. She received the highest score of the task. Forty-five out of fifty. Fancy didn't really care about winning, only surviving. Money was nothing. She had been poor all her life and didn't mind hard work. She also didn't really want the eternal glory that came along with winning. Haley already had too much of that.
Everyone from Hogwarts held a celebration but still no one saw Haley again. Much to her parents, and Madam Pomphery's, disappointment. Fancy, Neville, and Hermione had their own celebration though. They hung out in Myrtle's bathroom for hours. Finally when they decided to head back to the common room they found that the party there was still in full swing. The trio headed straight to bed ignoring the party noises bellow.
The next week went well. Fancy had months to figure out the clue so she decided to put it aside for a few days to relax and let the school settle down after Haley's disappearance.
Lily, James, Remus, and Sirius were watching all the students even more carefully as if they would suddenly turn into Haley. Fancy was still practically invisible. People were guessing that Hermione was Haley and the only reason people talked to Fancy about it was to see if she knew the truth.
They were pretty sure the teachers knew Hermione wasn't Haley but that didn't stop them from watching her.
It was in transfiguration class when things started to go wrong.
"Before I dismiss class I need to tell you all that everyone in year four and up is invited to the Yule Ball this Christmas Eve and you are all expected to come. The three champions, Fleur, Viktor, and Haley – whoever she may be- are the guests of honor and will have separate tables for them and their family and friends. If Haley is here and she has any questions she is welcome to come to me or her head of house for more information."
Later that day Fancy was planning on meeting with Hermione and Neville about the Yule Ball. She was actually on her way to the bathroom when two identical red heads stepped in her way.
"Well, hello, Fancy…"
"…Or should we say…"
"…Haley James Potter!" they finished together.
Fancy's eyes momentarily went wide before she tried to calm herself down. "I don't…" Haley tried but one of the Weasley twins cut her off.
"Save it…"
"…We know your little secret…"
"…But don't worry…"
"…We won't tell…"
"…Where would the fun in that be?"
"You've been causing more chaos…"
"…In the past few weeks…"
"…Than we have in all our time here…"
"…And we solute you!"
Fancy was having problems following them but it seemed like they were safe to speak with.
"Follow me," Fancy said quietly before going to the bathroom.
When they entered the bathroom, Fred or George was about to speak when Fancy held up a hand to silence him.
"Myrtle, would you please guard the room and only let Hermione and Neville in?"
"Who are they?"
"Fred and George Weasley, I have some… business to discuss with them."
"Alright, Fancy!"
When she was gone Fancy sat on a sink and Fred and George sat on the floor.
"How did you know?"
A twin pulled out a piece of old parchment.
"We've known who you were long before this Goblet pulled your name out…"
"…We just figured it was your secret to tell."
"We acquired this in our first year."
"It's called…" Fred was about to explain but Fancy cut him off.
"The Marauders Map," Fancy groaned.
"How'd ya know?" the twins asked simultaneously.
"James, Sirius, and Remus used to tell me tales of the Marauders when I was still there. Since they were Prongs, Padfoot, and Moony… well you know."
"Wait! The PROFESSORS are the MARAUDERS?" they asked in shock.
"Yep," Fancy shrugged. "So if you've always known… why did you approach me now?"
They shared smirks that somewhat scared Fancy, "To offer our services of course."
"'Services?'" Haley parroted.
"We figured you may have a problem concerning the Yule Ball."
"Everyone knows that Haley needs to show up…"
"… And the staff will be watching to see what student doesn't show up…"
"…That student is obviously Haley!"
"Well what do you have in mind?"
"We need some information first…"
"Who knows about your secret?"
"Neville Longbottom, Hermione Granger, and Moaning Myrtle. Oh! And Ollivander."
"Would you be willing to allow someone else in on the secret?"
"If they can be trusted to keep it a secret. They would probably need a vow of silence."
"How do you look like Fancy?"
"I'm a metamorphagus."
Fred and George nodded smiling before saying together, "We have one more question."
Fancy nodded.
"Do you think Haley James Potter would like to go to the ball with us?"
Fancy was somewhat stunned by this question and froze for a moment before stuttering, "I- uh… W-which?"
"Both!"
Fancy laughed, "Um… sure."
The boys high fived. "Awesome…"
"Now we have an awesome plan for you."
"And then we'll need to learn how to dance with three people."
Fancy was laughing when Hermione and Neville came in. The three quickly explained what happened before Fred turned to Neville and asked, "Do you have a date to the ball?"
"Um… not yet."
"Were you planning on invited anyone in particular?"
"Hadn't decided."
"How would you like to go with Ginny?"
