A/N : Thank you for taking the time to read this. It is a boring chapter and is quite short but it is a necessary part so everything later on is understood. I don't own anything but Melody and the plot. I won't do this every chapter but it is here for everyone to see. :-) I love reviews and favourites/followers so would love if you could take he time to do one of these but anyone on with the he story!

Melody POV

I was sitting on my bed talking to Lily when a text from my Uncle came in.

'Hi Melody, I need that information about Regulus. Is now an okay time?'

I decided to tell Lily. She's my best friend and she deserves to know. I won't tell her where we are though in case anyone tries to get it out of her, I don't want her to be in danger.

"Lily?" I started. "I need to talk to you about something important."

"What's wrong?" She asked concerned.

"Reg and I won't be coming back to Hogwarts after Christmas. We're running away." I said looking at my fingers.

"What?" She asked stunned.

"It's too much most of the school hates us. Our families don't care about us. I have an uncle in America, who is taking us in. We've thought out a cover story. We leave at the start of the Christmas holidays. I won't tell you exactly where we are, it's safer for you that way. You're my best friend Lils, I couldn't leave without saying goodbye." I explained.

"Oh Mel." She said hugging me. "I'll miss you so much. Even if you don't tell me where you are going can I help plan. There might be a flaw that could get you found."

"Of course. I'm going to call my uncle and put him on speaker. Can you cast a silencing charm. We don't want anyone to hear us." I said she nodded and cast the spell while I called my uncle.

Hi Uncle Ric! - M

Hi short stuff. You go the details ready? - A

Yep you're on speaker and my friend Lily is here. - M

Hi Melody's uncle! - L

Hi Lily. You ready to get started Mel - A

Are you using fake names - L

I hadn't thought of that. It's probably wise. Have you filled in my forms yet Uncle? - M

No. What are you going to go by? - A

I have no idea. Any suggestions Lil? - M

Something quite common would be best. What about Mia Potter? Potter is a common name in the muggle world and Mia is also a common name. - L

That's perfect Lily! - M

Okay. Anything else we are changing? - A

No. There will be millions of people with the same birthday. - M

Okay, what is Regulus going by? - A

How about Archie Black? Black is his same name but is common in the muggle world, his middle name is Arcturus.. - L

That works. You got it Uncle Ric? - M

Yep. Birthday? - A

3rd December - M

Okay it asks about exam results. I will just put that he went to a boarding school that had a very different curriculum so he has no exam results. - A

Yep. Do the same for me. - M

Okay I think I can fill in the rest or at least make it up. - A

Okay. Bye, I will see you in about a week. - M

Yes, bye Mel. Lily - A

Bye - M, L