Scarlet Destiny and the Sorcerer's Stone
Chapter two
The Magic Letter
After ten years
La Push
It was a rather beautiful day in La Push, considering the fact that there was a raging storm yester night. The Sun is shining brightly with happiness, warmth and content. Today, La Push is getting better sunlight and warmth. The usual melancholic sound of rustling trees, sweet howling winds, chirping birds and snarling wolves would make anyone to happy and content. La Push town is known for surviving with forests completely surrounding the town. This town along with its forests are guarded by two seas with raging waves when Full moon arrives. This would be a feast to sore eyes for anyone who comes here for enjoying some quiet days. La Push is also known for having mysteries, rumors and legends that are yet to be discovered. One of the mysteries is La Push is home to animals like bears and wolves. The Legend of La Push is that the people in La push are descended from wolves and wolves are their brothers. It's a tribal law to kill them actually...
So these rumors, mysteries, tribal legends kept the La Push reservation a lively and happy place. And of course, don't forget that there will be wolves in the forests in the night which doesn't stop howling until the daybreak. It's quiet annoying though. La Push has its own protectors, laws and government. Protector means they're kind of police and even payment is given for their hard work. They have to work hard and oh there are shifts too. Night and day shifts. The Elders are a group of old and wise men and women whom are selected by their family's good deeds. The most respected family is Black family. Billy Black is the wisest man out there. There are laws which shouldn't be broken and some secrets are yet to be revealed. One of the most respected families in La Push is Destiny family.
Down the north side, few fallen trees and muddy path was a cottage made of polished wood. It was small but elegantly built which decorated front side. From the outside, one could see it was just plain old wood house which is downright plain. But from the inside, it was big. The small cottage is filled with spacious rooms, decorated walls and beautifully enchanted ceilings and portraits.
In one room, there was a girl of 11 who just celebrated her birthday yesterday, was sleeping soundly in her own bed. Sun rays peeked into her room and allowed themselves to hit the young girl's face to wake her up. As soon as the sun arrays hit her beautiful face, she scrunched up is distaste and turned her head to other side to avoid the rays. She shifted a little making her blanket to fell down with a 'thump' and she comfortably slept on her bed. The girl was absolutely stunning with pale skin and curly jet black hair up to her waist. Since the blanket covering her small yet fit body fell down, she shivered as she felt the coldness of the room. Irritation broke through her perfect façade and she sighed quietly before getting up slowly. The girl stretched her arms and legs before she opened her eyes to reveal bright luscious green colored eyes. They were so green that could've mistaken as pair of emeralds.
The girl blinked and a small smile plastered on her pink lips. She sighed contently and jumped down from her bed before sprinting downstairs. She grinned and jumped up on the banister before sliding down it by bending her knees slightly. She giggled as her bouncy black ringlets tickled her rosy cheeks. She gave a little push on her toes when she neared the end and she did a 360 rotation before landing gracefully on her two feet. She skipped to the kitchen to get some breakfast and saw her mother making scrambled eggs, French toast and mango juice, her favorite breakfast. An idea popped into her little prankster mind making her to smirk.
She tiptoed quietly and stood behind her mother who was rummaging in a top cupboard. She giggled quietly as she waited for right time. When her mother took some flour like box, the young girl lifted her hand and suddenly poked her mother's left side. Her mother let out a girlish squeal and the box tumbled down her hands. The lid opened magically and all the contents in the box were sprayed on her mother's reddish brown hair. The content is nothing but white chalky flour. The flour poured on her mother's face and her hair making it almost white. Her mother's face was scrunched up just like her daughter did a few moments ago and her eyes are clenched tight. She let out a breath making the flour on her lips and nose to fly away like breath in a cold winter. She shook her head and bits of flour fell on the ground. Her eyes snapped open to reveal the same forest green eyes which were filled with irritation, grumpiness and a tinge of happiness.
"SCARLET HOPE DESTINY! YOU'RE DEAD!"
The response was her daughter's tinkling laughter.
"Don't ever do that again, Scar." Her mother, a beautiful red-head (kind of), scolded her 11 year old child. Scarlet Destiny, daughter of Violet Destiny, was just giggling as she sat down to eat. "You shouldn't disturb mom when she is working-"
"In the kitchen, because it is dangerous," Scarlet finished and rolled her eyes. "Yeah, mom, I know it. But you know I can't control myself." Scarlet explained. It's true, it's like pranking is practically encoded in her blood. Violet sighed but a smile lit up her face. She just knew who to blame for her mischief side.
Scarlet was very different, you see. She got her eyes from her mother, bouncy black ringlets from her father, beauty from both of them, personality from both of them and got something powerful from her parent's families. Scarlet Destiny posses magic in her blood. She is a witch and extremely powerful witch too. Scarlet is amazingly talented in controlling her magic as well as her family powers. Destiny family is the richest, purest, oldest, infamous and most powerful Wizarding family known to the Wizarding world. All Destiny members are able to manipulate the fundamental elements and can use them whenever needed. These benders are called as 'The Elemental' or 'The Elementalist'. Violet came from a long line of powerful pureblood and powerful veela. So naturally, Scarlet got her mother's family trait. After Violet, who is the living descendent of the Destiny family, Scarlet became the powerful witch and powerful veela of her age. Oh and she is the powerful Elemental after her grandmother Lavender Destiny.
Violet ruffled her daughter's head fondly making her to squeak. "Mum! I have spent ages to keep my hair bouncy! Don't ruin it!" Scarlet whined and Violet laughed.
"Scar, your hair is naturally bouncy." She pointed out and waved her wand so that the mess made on the table cleared up. Scarlet pouted but still she combed her hair. Their family owl, Valentine, was flying above her head before perched herself on Scarlet's shoulder. The owl is pure white with grey eyes. She hooted softly and nibbled on her shoulder affectionately when Scar gave her some food from her plate.
"So, are you ready for your enchanted day?" Violet asked and winked at her daughter's bewildered expression. Her eyes were wide and jaw dropped. Scarlet snapped her head up when she saw an owl came flying through their opened window. Scarlet let out a tiny breath when the owl swooped down before dropping a paper like thing and perched on Violet's shoulder. Scarlet took a tiny breath and took the paper which is actually a letter. Her eyes practically went like saucers as she saw the seal of Hogwarts on the letter.
Scarlet took a deep breath and looked at her mom who just smiled proudly at her and gave her a nod. Scarlet smiled before ripped open her letter. Her hands shook as she clutched the letter in her clammy fingers. This is it, the moment she is waiting painfully for 5 years. She gulped and lifted it up to her eye level as she read it.
Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear Ms. Destiny,
We are please to inform that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on September 1. We await you owl by no later than July 31.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall,
Deputy Headmistress.
First-year students will require:
Three sets of plain work robes (black)
One plain pointed hat (Black) for day wear.
One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupils' clothes should carry name tags.
Course Books
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells- Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic- Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory- Adalbert Waffling
A Beginners' Guide to Transfiguration- Emetic Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi- Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions- Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them- Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection- Quentin Trimble
Other equipment
Wand cauldron (pewter, standard size 2) set
Glass or crystal phials
Telescope set
Brass scales
Parents are reminded that First years are not allowed on their broomsticks
Scarlet stood stunned for a moment as she read the letter and re-read it. The letter slipped from her stunned fingers and it fell down quietly. Violet blinked as she stared at her daughter who so much reminded her of herself when she was of her age. Scarlet's green eyes went to mother and her eyes widened before she let out a victorious scream. Violet winced as Scarlet screamed in pure joy before she started to bounce.
"I GOT IN HOGWARTS!" Scarlet shouted but stopped once when she heard Lightning crashing. Violet looked at her like 'Really?' making Scarlet to blush scarlet (No pun intended). After calming her, Scarlet bounced again.
"Stop right there, missy. You are making a huge earthquake," Violet joked and calmed her daughter. Scarlet smiled widely and let out a squeal. She got accepted into Hogwarts! Yes!
"At least I didn't faint when I got my letter," Scarlet counteracted coolly making Violet to turn different shades of red. Yes, Violet had fainted the day her Hogwarts letter came. Not a good scene though. Violet pouted but smiled and hugged her daughter tightly. She couldn't believe that her baby girl is going to somewhere that she truly belongs. And that what scares her.
"I'm so proud of you, Scarlet,"
Scarlet's eyes softened and she hugged her mom tightly. Her mom tightened the hold and Scarlet gasped in pain.
"Mom…pain," she choked out.
"Oh! Sorry!" Violet hastily said before pulling away just in time Scarlet inhaled sharply. She breathed out and glared at her mother who was laughing sheepishly.
Scarlet sighed and looked out the window sadly. She wished her dad was here, she couldn't even remember his face. All she knows was his soft, gentle voice and his warm brown eyes. She wished he could be here in this minute, celebrate her acceptance into Hogwarts. She knew her father was a wizard but her mother never told her anything about her father.
"What's wrong, sweetie?" Violet asked softly.
She sighed again. "I just…I just wish dad was here," she replied hesitantly. She knew how her mother will act if the topic of dad comes. But you couldn't blame her, for Scarlet didn't even know his name, for god's sake! Her mother thought it would be the best if she kept her maiden name for her daughter for some reasons that Scarlet had been at many times after she asked about her dad and also the reason why she kept her maiden name.
As expected Violet paled and took a deep breath. "Your father left us, Scar. He left us to fend for ourselves, when we needed him the most." She whispered and her voice is void of emotion.
Scarlet winced. Somehow she couldn't believe that her dad left them there. She just couldn't. No matter how much she wanted to hate him for leaving them like this…. She just couldn't. Her heart says not to believe her and she believed her rational heart than her irrational mind.
"Wish you were here, dad," Scar whispered knowing her mom could hear it too but she pretended that she didn't hear. Violet's heart clenched tight when she thought of him. She still loves him no matter what he did to her. Violet looked away from her daughter who very much reminded her of him.
"So how are we going to but these items in La Push?" Scarlet asked as she walked away from her home with her Godfather, Remus Lupin. Violet said she had something to do and asked her long time best friend, Remus Lupin to accompany her daughter for the shopping of school supplies. Scarlet was suspicious of the way her mother is acting because she could feel her mother's emotions. It was strange though, Scarlet never experienced this. When she looked at her mother, she was so shocked to see a rainbow aura. She could feel her mother's emotions like nervous, regret, fear and slight happiness. But Scarlet couldn't say anything about this matter; she thought this is some after effect of using her powers previous night. Yes, the raging storm previous night is because of Scarlet's unlimited happiness.
Scarlet was mad and disappointed but immediately perked up when she heard she will be with her favorite Godfather, Remus John Lupin. Remus and Scarlet have a strong bond and she immediately blended with him. Remus loves Scarlet like his own daughter and Scarlet practically sees her Godfather as her father-figure. She is close with him than she is with her mother, Violet. It would be a serious lie if Violet wasn't jealous of her daughter close with her best friend.
They had decided to buy the items and Scarlet didn't know where they are going to buy. Her mom never told anything because she likes to keep it as suspense and she didn't realize that her godfather is just like her mother.
"Nope. Not in La Push. But in London," Remus replied and clutched his best friend's daughter's hand tightly.
"Hold on, Scar. You know how this happens," Remus warned making Scarlet to nod her head. Remus is going to Apparate to London. And Scar hates it. Remus glanced around and pleased to find that no one else was there. Remus was slightly suspicious of La Push as he could feel some other creatures living here. He smiled before taking a breath and WHOOSH!
Scarlet felt like twisting and get sucked into a tiny vortex which squeezed her body. She felt light-headed and nauseous when they finally landed in London. Scarlet stumbled forward and slumped down from exhaustion, tired and nauseous. She breathed out before standing up and gave her godfather thumbs up when she saw the worried gaze.
"I'm alright. Just feeling light-headed," she informed Remus and he nodded before he led the way to buy school items.
Scarlet had never been to London before. The streets looked like any normal street buzzing with normal people. For a second, Scarlet thought that if they are in wrong place but she followed her godfather who seemed to know where he was going. So Scarlet basically assumed that Remus comes here often. She passed some ordinary book shops, music stores, restaurants and cinemas but Scarlet couldn't find anything that looked like magic shop where she can get her school supplies. Scarlet accidently bumped into a young woman and hastily apologized for her actions before pulling her up.
"It's alright, child," the woman said and looked like she was in hurry as she went ahead of her.
"Strange," Scarlet whispered as she could've sworn the woman looked back in surprise and shock and looked like she wanted to come back. But Scarlet was pulled by her godfather when he realized she didn't follow him.
"This is it," Remus said coming to a halt, "The Leaky Cauldron. It is a route to a famous place where you'll be buying your school supplies, Scarlet," he explained making the young girl to look up only to see a tiny pub. If Remus hadn't pointed it out, surely Scarlet wouldn't have noticed it. The people hurrying by didn't even glance at it, strangely. It was as if it is invisible.
"We are not going in for a drink, are we?" Scarlet blurted out bluntly.
Remus rolled his eyes and steered her inside. "As much as you wanted to, no," he replied making Scarlet to pout at him mockingly. Remus blinked in surprise as she pouted. She looks so much like her mother when she pouts. Remus chuckled as Scarlet waited for him to say something else but he didn't so Scarlet huffed and walked beside him.
For a famous place, it was very dark and shabby. A few old women are sitting in a corner, drinking glasses of sherry. It seems as if everyone knows about Remus because they all stopped chatting when they walked in. They all waved at Remus and smiled at him. The bartender who was reaching for a glass looked up and smiled at Remus. "Mr. Lupin? The usual, I presume?"
"So you do drink…" Scarlet muttered and Remus playfully slapped her head making her to yelp. Even though Remus appeared to be playful, Scarlet could see he was nervous as she walked beside him. She wondered what happened to make her godfather to act nervous.
Remus smiled and shook his head at him. "No, Tom. I'm here for some other business," he said clapped on Scarlet's shoulder to make her move. He had been hoping that they wouldn't find out about Scarlet but seeing that the ugly scar on her neck in impossible to notice, he sighed. He knew he and Violet would regret the moment she entered the pub, but Remus knows that the time has come for Scarlet to know the truth. It's been ten years since they had decided to keep Scarlet in darkness until she is of age. Guess the time came for Scarlet to know about the truth of her birth.
"Good Lord," the bartender breathed in awe, admiration and respect as he peered at Scarlet who was looking at him in a confused manner. "Is this…can this be…?"
The leaky Cauldron went completely silent and still. Nobody moved an inch as they all stared at her like she is a precious jewel. She shifted uneasily under the stares.
"Bless my soul," Tom whispered. "Scarlet Destiny…What an honor."
Scarlet blinked in surprise. How did he know her name? Ok, this is totally creepy. He hurried out from behind the bar and rushed towards Scarlet before seizing her hand with tears in his eyes. Scarlet's eyes widened in shock and surprise and looked at her godfather who was smiling sadly. But before she could open her mouth to say something, Tom started to speak.
"Welcome back, Ms. Destiny, welcome back!"
Scarlet blinked didn't know what was happening and when she looked at her Remus for explanation, he shook his head sadly and regrettably. Scarlet looked around to see everyone was looking at her in awe, respect and devotion. The old woman who was sipping something choked on when she heard her name. There was a great scrapping on chairs and squeaking of something and then next moment, Scarlet found herself shaking hands with random strangers. Mostly everyone in the Leaky Cauldron was shaking hands with her and looked at her like a precious jewel that ought to be protected.
"Doris Crockford, Ms. Destiny, can't believe I'm meeting you at last."
"So proud, Ms. Destiny, I'm just so proud."
"Always wanted to shake hands with you Ms. Destiny. Oh Merlin! I just shook hands with Scarlet Destiny! Miranda is my name,"
Scarlet blinked as she recognized the woman. "I've seen you before!" Scarlet exclaimed and Miranda's face turned bright red in excitement. "You're the one I bumped into."
"I knew it! I knew it was you, Ms. Destiny!" Miranda cried out as everyone looked somewhat jealous of her. "And she remembers me!" Scarlet shook hands again and again and she was sure that Doris Crockford kept coming back for more.
Scarlet blinked when a pale young man made his way forward, very nervously if I might add. Scarlet frowned when she felt something off about the man. Suddenly, in place of man, a dark aura flickered to life but before Scarlet could see clearly, she regained her normal sight. She blinked rapidly as she saw one of his eyes twitching. Scar winced slightly when she felt the scar on her neck starts to burn lightly. She rubbed the spot before looking up the man in a weird turban around his head.
"Professor Quirrell!" Remus exclaimed. "Scarlet, this is Professor Quirrell, he is one of your teachers at Hogwarts." He introduced.
"D-D-Destiny," stammered Professor Quirrell making Scar to raise her eyebrows. His shuttering seems to be somewhat fake but all thoughts vanished as he grasped her hand. "C-Can't tell you how p-pleased I am to meet you."
Scarlet nodded with a small smile. "What sort of magic do you teach, Professor Quirrell?" she asked and waited for his answer patiently while Remus just smiled at her.
"D-Defense Against D-Dark Arts," shuttered Professor Quirrell as though he afraid to even think about it. Scarlet pressed her lips in a tight line suspiciously. "N-Not that you n-need it, eh, D-D-Destiny?" He laughed nervously that seems so fake, like he is laughing to cover up whatever he did. "You'll be g-getting all your s-supplies, I suppose? I've g-got to pick up a new b-book on v-v-vampires," he finished as if terrified of those books. Scarlet nodded.
But other wouldn't let Professor Quirrell to keep Scarlet to himself. It took almost fifteen minutes to get away from them all. At last Remus managed to make himself heard over the noise.
"Sorry, must go on. Lots of things to buy. Come on, Scar," Remus said hastily making Scar to nod. Doris Crockford shook her hand one last time before Remus led them through the bar and out into a small, brick walled courtyard. Scarlet looked at him impatiently with a questioning gaze.
"Ok, back off. First tell me how do they all know my name? Second why everyone is almost in awed state when they saw me? What is happening, Remus?" Scarlet asked pleadingly. She was at lost. She didn't know why everyone in that pub knows her. And the way they saw as her…it's like they held deep respect on her. As if she did something so big.
Remus sighed. He should have known this could happen. But he didn't want to be the one to explain everything to her. It's not his place to explain.
"Remus, if you're not going to say anything, I won't move an inch," Scarlet warned with a glare. Remus stumbled over his words when he saw the glare. So…much like her father. He blinked when Scar waved her hand impatiently in front of him.
"Scarlet….It's not my place to say. Your mother should explain these things to you, not me." He replied sighing.
Scarlet wasn't buying his crap. "No. You've every right to explain these to me. You are my Godfather for god's sake! And you're like a father-figure to me. I'm like your daughter, of course you have every right in the world to say," she said in a matter-of-fact tone and rolled her eyes at his dimwit mind. Whatever she said right now, she meant every word. She looks Remus as her father-figure.
Remus heart swelled in happiness when he heard this. Scarlet is like a daughter he always wanted to have but couldn't due to his condition. He smiled. "I will," Making Scarlet to cheer. "But only after your supplies are bought," A groan escaped involuntarily from Scar's lips making Remus to laugh. She pouted and glared at him which reminded of Violet so much.
"Ok…But what's up with Professor Quirrell? He was so nervous and trembling." She asked him making him to shrug in response.
"I don't know. Why?" he asked turning to the wall.
"He…gives off a different vibe. I…just don't like him, Remus," Scarlet said shuddering slightly. Prof. Quirrell seems to be hiding something under his sleeves. That she is sure of it.
Scarlet's head was swimming about the possibilities on how they knew her name and it seems like she is quite famous. Remus, meanwhile, was counting the bricks in the wall.
"Three up…Two across…" he muttered. "Ok, I got it. Stand back, Scar," he warned. Scarlet nodded and took a step back. Remus turned back and tapped the wall three times with his wand.
The brick he had touched began to move and a small hole appeared. It grew wider and wider and a second later, they were facing a busy street which was large. Scarlet's eyes widened as she looked ahead making Remus chuckle.
"Welcome," said Remus dramatically. "To Diagon Alley."
"No need to be so dramatic, Moony," Scar's blunt voice made him to look at her with a blank face before chuckling. Scar chuckled too and followed him.
Remus was still chuckling as he saw Scarlet's amazement. He could see why though. Violet never let her out of La Push and she never did any magic in front of her. But Scarlet knows about magic because her mother had explained it to her when she caught her mother doing some magic. But still, Scar couldn't believe all this. It looks like a weird freaky and creepy dream to her. Remus stepped into the busy street with Scar lagging behind him as she watched around in amazement shining in her emerald eyes. She quickly caught up with Remus.
The sun shone brightly on the set of Cauldron outside the nearest shop. Scarlet watched as she saw the all sizes of cauldron. A sign was hanging over the different sized cauldrons with the size number. Remus looked at the cauldron shop and nodded his head when he saw Scar looked up at him
"Yeah, you will need one," Remus said. "But first you will need some money to buy your supplies,"
Scarlet frowned. "Mom never gave me any money, though," she said making Remus to chuckle.
"Your money is safely in your family vault, Scar. We have to visit the bank to draw your money," he explained. Scarlet's mouth formed 'o' shape and she immediately hurried after her godfather. She frowned and clutched his hand in alarm when a lady went past her in super speed. Remus jumped a little when he felt a hand grabbing his. He looked down at her as she blushed profusely.
"Sorry, I got alarmed when a lady zoomed towards me," she said and removed her hands.
Remus smiled kindly and gave her a hand. "If you want," he said shrugging. Scar smiled widely causing Remus to smile in happiness and she clutched his hand as he brought her to an odd looking building which was so tall and lean.
"So this is where we draw our money?" she asked warily. Remus nodded and saw Scar was watching the entrance warily. He followed her gaze and saw something wearing a uniform of her name color and gold. It looked like-
"Yeah, that's a goblin," Remus confirmed her thoughts quietly making Scar to jump in surprise and she nodded. Remus walked with Scar up the white stone steps toward him. The goblin was ugly and short and wide. The goblin was about a head shorten than Scar. He -I think it is a 'he'- had a squashed, clever face, long pointed nose and pointed beard. Long fingers and feet too. He bowed to them as they walked inside.
"Psst," Scar whispered to Remus pulling his robes a little. Remus blinked and looked at her.
"What this bank is called?" she asked looking around warily as many goblins were working.
"Gringotts," Remus replied. "The safest bank in the Wizarding world. No one had ever tried to rob this bank. They will be a fool, if they tried," he explained. Scar nodded and followed him. She looked around seeing multiple goblins were on desks with quills and rolls of parchments. They are sitting on high marble seats and desks and everything is in gold with silver color. Some were weighing, some were examining stones through a weird glasses which was on their one eyes. There were too many doors leading to too many rooms. Remus had to pull Scar with him so that she was beside him instead of gazing at goblins stupidly and they walked in front of the counter.
"Morning," Remus said to a goblin. He paused whatever he is doing and looked at them making Scar to hide behind her godfather. "We've come to take some money from Ms. Scarlet Destiny's safe."
Goblin nodded. "You have her key, sir?"
Remus nodded and he started to go through his robes. He then took out a golden key with rainbow color gem on it. "Got it," he said holding up the golden with rainbow colored gem. Goblin nodded in confirmation.
"Very well," he said. "I will have someone take you down to Destiny's vault. Griphook!"
Another goblin, whose name was Griphook, opened the door for them. Scar knows about her family's past. How their family is the richest, purest, oldest, infamous and weirdest Wizarding family. How only their family possess of Elementals because she is practically one. How everyone in her mother's side -including her mother- are Ravenclaw. But she didn't know her past self. She could feel she is missing something big in her life. But she didn't know why or what that is.
Her thoughts were cut off by Griphook who led them to her family vault by a cart which travelled on the little railway tracks. The goblin took a flaming torch and climbed down from the cart. Remus helped the stunned Scar out of the cart and they stood in front of her family's vault. Griphook unlocked the vault and Scar let out a tiny gasp. She knew her family was rich but she didn't know her family was this rich!
"And to think my mother wouldn't let me have the change when she bought strawberry ice cream for me. So stingy," Scar snorted. Remus rolled his eyes and they both turned back to the vault. The vault was brimming with gold coins, silver and bronze.
Remus helped Scar to pile some of it into a bag. Scar took some in her hands and examined it. There were some gold coins, silver and bronze. Sure, she knew her family's magic past but she didn't know everything.
"Hey, Remus, what do they call these?" she asked holding up some bunch of coins to his level. Or at least tried to. Remus chuckled and swooped down to her level so that she didn't have to stand on her toes to reach him. He took the coins and showed to her on by one.
"This is Galleon," he said showing her a gold coin. "These are Sickles and Knuts," he explained showing her a silver and bronze coin. Scar nodded brightly and poured them into the bag she was carrying around. One wild cart ride which made Scar to scream in excitement and Remus to clamp his large hands over her mouth later, they stood outside the Gringotts.
"So where to next?" she asked casually as if she didn't spend at least ten minutes of continuous screaming in the cart ride. Remus sighed. "You have to get your uniform," he said.
Scar looked at him worriedly. "Remus, are you alright? You look a little pale,"
Remus indeed looked pale. His skin is little green. "Remus, make sure you're alright, ok? I will be fine!" Scar said cheerfully. Remus looked cross. He didn't want to leave Scar alone in this busy street but he knew Scar is right. But what Scar is thinking is Remus is pale because of the cart ride but Full moon is arriving sooner and that's why Remus is looking pale. After few minutes, Scar was standing in front of Madam Malkin's shop for school uniforms.
"Hogwarts, dear?" the lady asked Scarlet and she nodded her head. Madam Malkin ushered her to a stool and she stood in front of Scar as the lady pinned the robes to the right length. Soon after she finished measuring, she saw a pale boy talking to another boy. Scar frowned as she looked at the other boy who was listening to him. The boy has black hair and looked very thin. She suddenly feels very sorry for him. When the boy sensed as if someone was watching him, he turned and caught Scar. Scar eyes widened as she met with a pair of sea green eyes.
Suddenly, it looks like time stopped for them. Or at least her. She watched as his eyes too went wide in surprise. Her heart started to beat faster and she could feel her hands getting clammy. Scar blinked and looked away feeling herself blushing. 'Stupid Scar! You just don't stare at some random boy like that! Stupid!' Scar thought to herself.
"All done, my dear!" Madam Malkin said snapping Scar out of her thoughts. Scar left a sigh of relief. She didn't want to feel stupid so she hurried out of the shop but threw a glance behind her to see that boy is still looking at her. Feeling mush flustered, she increased her pace and ran into someone.
"Ow!" she exclaimed and stumbled backwards. She looked up to see Remus looking fine and had some ice creams with him.
"Strawberry!" Scar exclaimed and jumped on him. Remus laughed but dropped down to her level and extended his arm. "Here," he said giving one ice cream to her. Scar squealed and gave him a big kiss on his cheek.
"Thank you, Remus!"
Remus smiled warmly at his goddaughter. He wished he was right here now, so that he could enjoy as much as Remus is enjoying.
"So when are you going to tell me about what had happened in the pub?" she asked breaking silence as well as his thoughts. Remus groaned. Scratch the last thought. He so wasn't enjoying right now.
Scar bought some quills with golden pen and some rolls of parchments. Remus promised Scar that he would explain when they reached home so that her mom would also fill some left out parts. 'Yeah, like my mom will tell me about it' Scar thought and smiled as she bought some ink which changes to whatever color she thinks of. She bought her books in a shop called Flourish and Blotts. Remus bought her a cauldron, weighing equipments, brass telescopes.
Outside the Blotts shop, Remus looked at the list again.
"Only your wand, Scar," Remus said looking around. "You can buy your wand, I will get you a pet as your late birthday gift," he said and smiled warmly at Scar.
Scar flushed. "You don't have to, Remus," she declined modestly.
Remus rolled his eye. "I know. But I want to," he said and ushered her to the wand shop. The Ollivanders. Scar smiled and looked at the shop. It was narrow, shabby and had a creepy vibe. Scar bounced in excitement as she saw the golden words on the door.
Oliivanders: Makers of Fine Wands since 382 B.C
"Wicked," Scar whispered and she pushed the door open. A tinkling bell rang when Scar pushed the door open. Scar looked around in awe. The shop was small. There is a large desk with some kind of round table lamps with a chair behind it. There were rows and rows of lean rectangular boxes arranged in these rows. Scar blinked when she found no one was around the shop.
"Good afternoon," said a soft voice. Scar jumped and whirled around to see an old man standing before her. His face was pale and he looked thin. His grey eyes shined like moons.
"Hello," Scar greeted him awkwardly. She was never a social person.
"Ah, yes," he said. "I thought I'd seeing you soon. Scarlet Destiny. Ah, just like your father," he said and Scar perked up when she heard the word 'father'. "But you've your mother's eyes. It looked like only yesterday they were in here themselves buying their first wand. Though, I didn't think they would be together, seeing that all they ever did was arguing all the time," he finished and chuckled. Mr. Ollivander moved closer to Scar and looked at her neck where the scar is present. Scar, feeling self-conscious about her scar, flipped her hair casually so that it hid the scar. Ollivander blinked before coming closer and flipped her hair back making Scar to flinch. Ollivander's eyes were focused on the scar and he touched it.
"I'm sorry to say that the wand I sold did this," he said softly. Scar stiffened. So she is famous because of her scar? Who did that?
"Thirteen and a half inches. Yew. Powerful wand, very powerful and in wrong hands…. Well, you get the picture,"
He said before moving away. Scar forced herself to breathe. She is famous because she got a scar from a famous person! Someone who is feared so much. Because she could feel the fear and nervousness when he spoke of that wand. She unconsciously gripped her jeans tighter as she remembered some green light hurtling towards her. Blinked her eyes, she glanced around and saw Ollivander was looking at her.
"Well, which is your wand arm?" he asked as he pulled out a long measuring tape with silver markings.
"I'm right handed," Scar replied still feeling uneasy of the memory she just remembered.
He nodded and measured her right arm from her shoulder to her finger. After her entire arm been measured out, Oliivander was flitting around the shelves and taking some boxes. He took some wands and gave one to her. "Try this one, Ms. Destiny. Beechwood and unicorn feather. Nine and a half inches. Take it and give it a wave,"
Scar frowned and shrugged before giving a wave but soon Ollivander snatched it from her muttering 'No, that's not,'
Still after ten boxes, Scar couldn't feel any wands as her own. Ollivander told her that the wand chooses the wizard. What if nothing choose her?! That would be a shame to the name she carries. Scar was hyperventilating when she heard Ollivander muttering about some nonsense before he vanished behind the rows of wand boxes.
Scar was still bouncing in nervousness when Ollivander came out with a wand. She stopped bouncing and stared at the wand. "This is highly an unusual combination. Holly and phoenix feather with white tiger fur. Eleven and a half inches. Flexible and nice. Best for advanced magic," he said mysteriously making Scar to snort.
She took the wand and gasped at the feeling. As soon as she touched the wand, sudden warmth filled her body heating her fingertips to toes. She closed her eyes and gripped her wand tight as rainbow colored sparks emitted from the tip of the wand. She could feel some sort of connection with her wand. She could feel some sort of pulsing as if her wand is a live thing. She snapped open and looked at her wand in bewilderment before she gave a wide smile to Ollivander who was watching her with a triumphant grin on his old face.
"Hmm….curious, very curious," he muttered as he gave her the wrapped wand box.
Scar smiled but looked at him confusion. "Sorry, but what's curious?" she asked timidly.
Ollivander looked at her. "You see, this wand, Ms. Destiny had never chosen any wizards or witches in centuries. We never use white tiger fur as a core because we know it is the most powerful core and also it wouldn't go smooth with other ingredients. If it gets in wrong hands…then it would be good. Besides, the phoenix whose tail feather is in your wand gave two more feathers. It is very curious that your brother wands were in the hands of someone whom you will meet," he explained.
Scar gulped. "Who is the other person, Mr. Ollivander?"
"The one who gave you that scar on that dreadful night," he whispered making Scar to stiffen. "We expect great things from you Ms. Destiny."
Scar thoughtfully looked at her wand. It was different. There were some silver carvings on them. She paid him seven Galleons and rushed out to meet Remus. She blinked and saw a beautiful owl on his shoulder. She nearly squealed and gave him a big hug. Remus chuckled and patted her.
"Thank you, Remus!" she exclaimed and took the owl. She was white as snow and her eyes were startling royal blue. She hooted softly and pecked Scar's cheek affectionately. She giggled and cuddled closer to her owl.
"Valentine," she whispered. "Your name is Valentine,"
"Ok, we got everything we need, guess it's time for you to head home," Remus said checking the time. Scar pouted but nodded. She pocketed her wand and took her owl before she clutched her godfather's hand tightly as he Apparated.
"Ok I need you two to tell me WHAT JUST HAPPENED IN MY LIFE!" Scarlet shouted in rage. The pent up frustrations, anger towards her mother for keeping her in dark, confused on how everyone knew about her except her bursted out and she let it on Remus and Violet. They winced but held a look of nervousness.
"You better start talking," she warned looking at both of them. "Tell me," she pleaded.
Violet sighed. "Scarlet… ah, how do I start this…Before you're born, there was a prophecy. Prophecy about you and another boy on defeating the powerful wizard of our time. His name is Voldemort." Remus cringed but Violet didn't. Her eyes had a faraway look. "When Voldemort learned who the children are, he tried to kill you and the boy. One night, after your first birthday, he came to La Push. Your father wasn't at home and I was all alone with you. You were sleeping and I thought someone knocked the door. But… but before I could open the door, the door was blasted into pieces. When I learned that Voldemort was here to kill you…I tried to fight him off. But I was easily overpowered. I used my Elemental side to distract him long enough for someone to arrive but after using the Cruciatus Curse on me, I…I fainted." She said quietly.
Scarlet blinked. "What is Cruciatus Curse?"
Remus lips twitched in displeasure. "It's a curse to torture your opponent. It is considered as one of the Unforgivable Curses. The feeling would be so horrible that-"
"That you would lose your mind after the repeated curse on someone." Violet finished making Scar to gasp. Her mother had endured all of this…just because of her? She couldn't believe it.
"After I fainted I didn't know what had happened. But once I regained my consciousness, I rushed upstairs to find you… alive. You were crying like normally and Voldemort wasn't in the sight. When I looked closer, you had that moon shaped scar," Violet continued and trailed on Scarlet's scar. Scar's eyes watered. Her mother had undergone all this because of her birth!
"Then Professor Dumbledore came and made me to explain what happened. He came to a conclusion that you survived the Killing Curse. And that Curse had left you this scar, Scarlet," she said quietly. Remus comforted her before she could breakdown. That night was so terrifying for Violet.
Scar was silent as she brushed her scar. "W-What happened to that other boy in the prophecy?" she asked shuttering. This is huge thing for her. To finding out that you stopped the most powerful wizard, Getting a scar that marks her 'famous' and killing him without anything? That's so huge, man!
Remus sighed. "He is safe…but his parents sacrificed to save him. They died saving him, Scar."
Scarlet's breath hitched. Violet couldn't control herself she broke from Remus and rushed upstairs. Scarlet couldn't help but feel this is all her fault. Her face fell. This is her fault, of course! If…If she didn't been born at all means, these things wouldn't have happened.
"This isn't your fault, Scar." A voice snapped her out of the thoughts and looked at Remus who was watching me. "It's a good thing that you are alive. You defeated the all time powerful wizard when you're just a baby, Scar. You gave a sense of hope to everyone! Don't fret over." He said and hugged her. Scar's lips quivered and hugged him tightly.
"What is his name?" she asked quietly.
"Harry Potter. Son of James and Lily Potter. They're our best friends. Violet looked up at Lily and James as a sister and brother. That's why the news of her death and James's death affected her."
"But still it's our fault! If we hadn't-"
"Look, some things happen for a reason. You know, the reason why Harry is alive is also because of you. When Voldemort tried to kill you, you weakened him so much that he had to get away from you. After that, he went to Potter's house and… well tried to kill Harry. But James and Lily sacrificed themselves to save him and… well… died to save Harry."
Scarlet nodded feeling a little empty. She remembered what had happened in the pub. Everyone thinks she is special and she will do great. All those people in Leaky Cauldron, Professor Quirrell, Mr. Ollivander, everyone thinks she is something that ought to be protected. But how can they expect great things from her? She is famous and she can't even remember for what she is famous for. All she remembers was a horrid voice and green light. She didn't know what happened when Voldemort tried to kill her.
"Don't worry, Scar. You'll learn fast enough. It's in your blood. Both the families from your mother's and father's side was famous and purebloods. You will do great. You know, just be yourself when you go to Hogwarts. You'll be fine." Remus said making her to jump in surprise. Her head whipped around and stared at her godfather in shock. Can he read her mind?
"I can't read your mind, if that's what you're thinking about," Remus replied to her un-asked question making her to freak out more. "You were thinking aloud," he said. Scarlet blushed brightly and groaned. She is doing it again! She tends to think aloud when she is stressed.
Scarlet smiled and nodded at Remus. She suddenly yawned loudly making Remus to chuckle. "Let's get you to bed. You have a big day ahead," he said. Scarlet nodded and let Remus to carry her to her room. Remus tucked her in and placed a kiss on her forehead.
"Good night…Dad," she sleepily whispered and before she knew it she fell into a deep slumber. Remus stopped and looked at her in surprise, shock and happiness. Scarlet called him 'dad'. No one ever called him as 'dad'. He never had that pleasure due to his condition. His eyes watered and kissed her forehead again.
"Sleep tight, Scar," he whispered and Apparated out of her room. Scarlet twitched and smiled.
Oh…That was ok, I think. Sooo what do you think? Good? Bad? Needs a little suspense? Anything you need please say so that I could plot next chapters like that! Read and review and press the heart button! 5 reviews? Please! (doing puppy dog eyes and pout)
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