Title: The Lost Child
Rating: K
Summary: Araminta Snape is a girl that has no family and no past. When she accidently finds the Ministry of Magic the guardian sends her back in time so that she can meet her parents and find her past. Warning: Talks about child abuse and missing letters.
Disclaimer: I don't own any Harry Potter stories except Araminta and therefore I'm not making any money.
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To notwritten: Thanks for your review, loved it.
To sjrodgers108: Thanks for your reviews.
Another Note: I'm still continuing my work on the two stories that I already have up: Harry, In Slytherin and Blood and Chocolate. I'm having some problems due to writers block. So don't worry, I will return with new chapters. After Blood and Chocolate I'll work on the other one.
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Chapter 2: Diagon Alley And The Sorting
Araminta was introduced to two things. One: The Dementors, which gave her the creeps and two: the Knight Bus. Both things Araminta hated and she feared that she would have to relive when she came back. When they reached Diagon Alley Araminta wanted to run off and look at everything but Hagrid directed her to Madam Malkin to get her new robes. Madam Malkin had to be the oddest person that Araminta had ever met.
She was nice to her and Hagrid stayed far from her so that he wouldnt see her getting changed. When she was finished being fitted Madam Malkin placed her new robes gently in wrapping and magically wrapped them up. At once Araminta wanted to know how to do that. Their next stop was to get her cauldron that she would need for Potions. Araminta wanted to get a solid gold cauldron but Hagrid told her that it wasnt on the list.
"And we have to stick with the list," he said to her.
As they were leaving the cauldron shop Araminta at once wanted to know the one thing that had been bothering her. Why people treated her like she was some kind of intruder in their lives. So that's what she asked him as they were getting her trunk.
"Well they don't really like your father," Hagrid told her. "Except the Slytherins of course but the rest of the school hates him so naturally they'll hate you."
"Do you?" Araminta asked.
"No, I dont," Hagrid answered. "To me youre a little girl thats just started at Hogwarts and had no idea that you happen to be a witch. Your father was lucky that his mum was a witch, telling him all about Hogwarts and allowing him to learn different spells. I have a feeling that you might have some problem's but go to Professor Snape if anyone bullies you. I personally won't stand for it. It shows that their parents gave them no sense."
"Okay, Ill remember that," Araminta said.
The rest of the trip was a big worry that whatever house she was in she would get teased. She didn't want to be in a house that people bullied each other but the red hair boy, Weasley, believed that she would end up in Slytherin. She didn't understand how the whole thing worked but Araminta knew that he couldn't see which house she would be in no more then Araminta knew what she would have for dinner. When they reached Ollivanders Mr. Ollivander himself helped her.
Once he explained all about the types of wands that were made and had started measurements he got the different wands out. One by one Araminta tried them on, not sure what was supposed to happen, and then finally she was paired with the wand that suited her, willow with a dragon heartstring core. Hagrid paid for the wand and they were both bowed from the shop.
On the way back Hagrid got her an owl. It was a very handsome one and Hagrid told her that this was a gift from Professor Dumbledore. Araminta instantly liked it and named him Smokey.
"Are you sure that's a proper name for an owl?" Hagrid asked.
"Yes," Araminta answered.
They took the floo back to Hogwarts, another thing that Araminta didn't like, but with a simple wave from Professor Dumbledores wand she was good as new.
"And how did you enjoy Diagon Alley?" Dumbledore asked.
"It was great, except that I'm worried about which house Ill be in," Araminta told him.
Dumbledore gave a huge sigh. "Sometimes we can't control where were at," he told her. "But let me know if you have any problems."
"I will," Araminta promised.
Dumbledore placed the hat on her head and they all waited. The hat at once declared that she belonged in Gryffindor and Araminta felt pleased with herself. She had proven Weasley wrong. When the woman that she had met before came in Dumbledore introduced her as Professor McGonagall.
"Minerva, this is your new student," Dumbledore told her. "Araminta, this is Professor McGonagall, Transfiguration teacher and Head of Gryffindor house."
"Well I never thought I would see Severus daughter coming to Hogwarts," she said. "Well the password is Flint, until I can come up with a better one. Lets gather your things and Im sure theres an extra bed in the first years dorm."
Both witches left the Headmaster office and headed down the moving staircase. Araminta was amazed by this and McGonagall explained that the founder of Ravenclaw House had created them.
"She must have been very smart," Araminta said.
"Oh she was," McGonagall said.
When they arrived in Gryffindor tower the entire room was filled with Gryffindors. Everyone turned when they walked in and several muttered darkly to themselves. However Araminta ignored them and followed the Professor up the stairs to the first years dormitory. Sure enough there was an extra bed waiting on her. She placed the trunk near the foot and placed Smokey on the table.
"Have fun and dinner is in an hour," McGonagall told her and then left.
Araminta looked around her new surroundings and smiled. She was in the same house as her mum and that was something that she was proud of. She quickly changed into her new robes and watched as they started to reflect the house that she had been sorted into. Suddenly the door opened and a girl with flaming red hair appeared. Araminta hoped that she didnt start on her or call her names, since almost everyone liked to call her names.
"Hello," the girl said. "I'm Ginny Weasley, sister of moron that insulted you before you were even sorted."
"Oh, I'm Araminta Snape," Araminta said.
"Wicked, so what do you think about Hogwarts," Ginny asked.
"It's great," Araminta said. "Though I wish people would like me."
"Well give them time and they'll come around," Ginny said. "Especially if you get teased by Malfoy."
"Malfoy, who's that?" Araminta asked.
"He's like the prince of Slytherin house," Ginny said. "He hates your mum because she beat him in all the tests and stuff and is really smart. Never thought I would meet her daughter."
"Never thought I would meet my mum," Araminta said. "This is just plain weird. I mean the guardian of the Ministry-."
Ginny gasped and Araminta wondered what she had said that was shocking.
'What."
"Did you just say the guardian of the Ministry of Magic," Ginny asked.
"Yes, why?" she asked her.
"Well hardly anyone knows about her," Ginny said. "My dad met her a few years back and was, like, only four families in the entire Wizarding world that knows about her. If you were sent here then she must wanted you to meet your parents."
"That's what she said," Araminta said. "I thought it was all this strange dream and everything."
"Trust me, it isn't," Ginny said. "So do you remember anything about your mum?"
"No," Araminta said. "I didn't even know about my father, or being a witch, or even being accepted at Hogwarts. I bet my grandparents know everything about my parents and the letters and didn't even tell me."
"But why wouldn't they?" Ginny asked.
"Because they hate me," Araminta answered. "And now I'm getting the same treatment here. People hate me and they don't even know me."
"Well I'm sure-."
She was cut off by a girl sticking her head in. "Your brother wants to see you."
"Fine," Ginny said, sighing. "I'll be right back."
And she was gone. Araminta looked at the girl but she gave Araminta a dirty look and left. Araminta wondered how long she would have to put up with that.
An hour later Angelina showed Araminta how to get to the Great Hall from Gryffindor tower. Araminta knew this was important as Angelina warned her about the caretaker Mr. Filch.
"He has this horrible cat, Mrs. Norris, and he's always looking for ways to give you detention. I heard that Fred and George have a whole file to themselves."
Araminta highly doubted that but she wasn't going to point that out.
When they finally arrived at the Gryffindor table Angelina forced a first year to move so that Araminta could have a seat. She took it and was surrounded by glares from the other Gryffindors. However she piled some food on her plate and got started. After the first bite she knew the food here was better then her grandmothers.
"Hay, Muddle," said one of the students.
Several Gryffindors snickered at that name but Araminta didn't even notice that she was being talked about.
"Hay, Snape, are you dumb?" the same boy asked.
Araminta looked up and saw it was the red hair boy Weasley.
"What do you want?" Araminta asked.
"I was just asking my friends, like the ones that you'll never have, about how you ended up in this house and I think you enchanted the hat to place you in here so that you can spy for your father and get our cup taken away."
Araminta narrowed her eyes at him.
"I don't have any idea what you're even talking about and I don't even know my father."
"Well I'm sorry if I don't believe you, but after all you're nothing but a filthy little Mudblood."
Several people gasped when he said that but Araminta had no idea that he had just insulted her.
"How dare you call Professor Snapes daughter that, that, word," Ginny screeched, making everyone look. "I can't believe my own brother did that? Do you hate her that much that you would use that word?"
"Ginny, she has no right to be in Gryffindor," Weasley told his sister. "So calling her that word is no problem because that's what happens when you-."
"I dont care," Ginny yelled, causing people to look at who she was yelling at. "You called Professor Snape's daughter the M word and Im writing home to mum."
Weasley rose to his feet, his face beet red.
"I don't know why your defending that little bit of filth," Weasley snarled. "In my opinion shes the lowest form of student. She's nothing but a two face, stinking, filthy Mudblood."
Ginny screeched in horror and dumped the entire contents of the mash potatoes on his head and then stormed out.
"What," Weasley said, looking at the students from Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff, all who where shaking their heads.
Araminta still didn't understand what the big deal was.
"Mr. Weasley, come over here this instant," Dumbledore said, his tone cold as ice.
Araminta grinned as he faced the Headmaster.
"How dare you call a fellow Gryffindor that word," Dumbledore said. "I'm taking fifty points off for every time you use that word and detention with Professor Snape. How dare you bring shame to Gryffindor house and the good name of its founder? Now get out of my sight."
"Fine, whatever," Weasley said. "I don't know why everyone's so upset, she's just a stupid Snape."
And left the hall as well.
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A/N: I hope that all of you enjoyed this chapter. The idea that Ron calling Araminta that name will be explained in the next few chapters or more. Also not all the Slytherins hate Araminta and shes going to find herself with plenty of friends. Next chapter: Snape has a few thoughts about Araminta and invites her for dinner.