Authors Note - Forgot to put in my first chapter that I in no way have anything to do with Harry Potter so anything to do with Harry Potter. I am simply a fan writing a story about it. Now that I've said that once I don't think it needs saying again.

Chapter 2

Mea stood in front of a long mirror. She saw her reflection, no way is this me, she thought. Mea had always been a bit ugly, but this year she had finally grown into her body and looked like a woman. Her hair was up in a fancy bun and her face was all done up. If only the people at Hogwarts could see me now, the ones who teased her for years. Well soon they would, and some were actually here tonight. She was 15 and making her big debut. Her family was holding a large party for the more wealthy pureblood families they knew. And of course invited the young men in the families, as a way of kind of bringing her out to the world. She knew her mother and father wished that she would find a handsome young man that was in a wealthy family and they could use it as a business contact, but she didn't care. All she could think about was her singing. Tonight would be the first time she would perform before an audience. She couldn't wait, excitement rushed through her veins.

Soon a young woman, Ms. Uytra, the housekeeper, told Mea it was time and gave her a big hug. Mea smiled happily as she walked out onto the stage they had setup. She could see the grand ballroom was decorated in white and gold. They were tons of people all around; they were talking or wandering around the food. Finally blue lights fell on Mea, as did everyone's faces. She couldn't help but smile as she took a deep breath and opened her mouth. A beautiful sweet and soft voice filled the room. Singing songs from Misure, her favorite opera. As soon as it had started she had finished. And found her in a room full of clapping and happy people.

Mea walked off stage to her parents, they were introducing her to everyone, and they were a lot of people. "And this is Mr. Daylure and his son Aaron. He just graduated Hogwarts." Her mother told her.

"Oh yes, of course. I remember you." Mea smiled; of course he didn't remember her. No one cared about the ugly little girl. He was the Ravenclaw prefect, and luckily, not someone who had wasted their time making fun of her. "It's nice to see you again Aaron." She said politely.

Then a dark haired boy walked behind Aaron and Mea found her gaze on him. He looked so uncomfortable, and uneasy. Must not be used to these sort of things, she thought. But he also seemed familiar. Aaron saw her gaze follow the boy, and he quickly asked her to dance as a band began to play. Mea was shocked, but smiled and accepted. It was a slow waltz, but Mea had been taught, even if she had never had such a cute guy so close to her.

By the end of the song Mea looked over to the side, still being held in Aaron's arms, and she saw the boy again. She looked so confused, it couldn't be, she thought. Aaron noticed this again, "Sirius Black. I remember him. He and James Potter, Remus Lupin, and that other kid. Always getting in trouble. Caught them once myself." Aaron said proudly to Mea.

"So it is him. I wonder what he is doing here." Just as Mea spoke, he turned and looked at her. He smiled at her and she gave him a cold glare. No, not him. He couldn't be here. She had hated him since last year. He, unlike Aaron, did pick on her. Though she wasn't sure if he had meant to. It was mostly the girls making fun of her for liking him. They once told her that he asked to see her in the common room later that night; she was in shock, and of course believed them. She left to see if he was there, and of course no one ever came. Mea fell asleep on the couch when the girls came down. "You actually thought he would want to see you?" They teased her; she had been so hurt and mad. That she actually believed them. She had resented him for that, even if he didn't do it. She hated how everything always got to her.

Realizing she was still in Aaron's arms she looked away from Sirius to Aaron. "Would you like to go for a walk?" Aaron asked her.

"Um, sure." Mea answered, looking back for Sirius, but he was gone. She sighed, why did she care if he was here or not? She was now outside walking with Aaron. He was cute, rich, and she could tell he liked her. Her family would be so happy.

"So Mea, what year are you in Hogwarts?" He asked eagerly. Her arm was hooked in his.

"Well, I'm going into my fifth year." She answered.

"I see. I myself am going to work in the ministry with my father. Oh, it's just a starting job, but I hope to make my way up." He beamed proudly.

"Your father would be so happy." She mumbled her mind was on other thoughts. For some reason she couldn't figure out why, she kept thinking about why Sirius was there.

"Uh, Mea?" Aaron called, nervously. "I know you'll be going back to Hogwarts soon. And I was wondering if it was alright if I wrote you?"

"Of course it is. Why wouldn't it be?" She replied.

"I don't know, but making sure. You don't seem to be having a good time." He said as they turned around a corner, sitting on a bench.

Mea looked up at the sky, "No please. Feel free."

Aaron smiled, "Alright. You know, you look beautiful."

"Aw, thanks Aaron." Mea blushed. She looked down at herself; she was wearing a light sliver dress. She looked up at the sky. "I do believe I must be getting back to the party, but thank you for taking me on a walk. And please feel free to write me whenever you want." She kissed him on the cheek and left, going back to the party.

Two weeks later Mea found herself on the Hogwarts train again. She had already gotten a letter from Aaron wishing her a good year at Hogwarts. She laughed when she read it, in an empty compartment on the train. He hadn't wasted any time in writing her. She soon heard a knock on the door, three girls looked in. "Do you mind? There's no place else." The girl speaking was Sandra, the girl who had tortured her the most last year. Behind her were two other girls, Lily and Stephanie. Stephanie Mea always thought was really stupid, but she liked Lily. She was never mean to her. Mea stared at them as Lily yelled, "Mea? Mea Sandony?"

Mea nodded, as Lily, Stephanie, and Sandra pilled into the compartment, sitting down with her. "Wow Mea." Sandra said, "You look gorgeous!"

"What happened Mea?" Stephanie chimed in. Lily just sat there looking at her. "You look so different." Stephanie said again.

"Um... well. I don't need my glasses anymore, and I'm wearing my hair down for a change. That's about it. Well... that and I grew up I guess."

"I would say so." Sandra said. "Listen, Mea. Are you still mad at us for what we did last year to you? Because I was thinking about it, and we were just stupid. And we're really sorry."

"Yeah, we really are." Stephanie added. Mea smiled at Lily, she didn't need to say anything. She never did anything to her.

"It's alright. I guess everyone grew up over the summer." Mea smiled, happy to have friends for once. And she began to think this year would be great.

"What's that?" Sandra nodded to the letter in Mea's hand.

"Oh, just a letter from a friend." She handed it to Sandra to see. She didn't care if she saw it.

"Aaron Daylure. The one who was in Ravenclaw last year?" Lily asked.

"Yeah." Mea nodded.

"Whoa, he's really cute. How did you do that?" Stephanie added.

"Uh, we met this summer at one of my parents' parties." Mea went into the story of her parents' party and how they had met.

"Oh really. And how close of friends are you?" Sandra asked with a sly smile.

"We're just friends. That's all."

"Oh yeah. Missing you and wishing you were here. Aaron Daylure." Sandra read. "And asking if he can write to you; no guy ever does that."

"He likes you." Stephanie said matter of factly.

"Really?" Mea asked.

"Oh yeah Mea. Trust us. We can tell when a guy likes a girl." Stephanie smiled. As Lily, Sandra, and Mea began to laugh. Mea couldn't wait for the school year to start now that she felt like she had friends.