What if Harry wasn't the only child to survive the night his parents died? What if the other child was a girl, who vanished after the inciddent only to reappear at Hogwarts, later? What's her story? Why is she so distant to everyone? Does she know what happened that night?
What if
The next morning, Selene woke up early like always. She laid there for a while. She quickly realized she wasn't at the orphanage. Taken away from hell. It was about time. Now, where do I go from here? thought Selene.Finally deciding to get up, she pulled out a black pair of jeans and a blue tee-shirt. Finding the kitchen proved to be slightly difficult. Once found, Selene saw a girl, with auburn hair and hazal eyes, sitting at the breakfast bar. She was the same age as Selene. Selene spotted Artemisia at the stove. Artemisia looked up to see Selene in the doorway.
"Selene, good morning. Did you sleep well?" asked Artemisia.
"Good morning. I slept well," Selene answered.
"This is my daughter, Nikephoros."
"Hello, my name is Selene Lu-" Selene said turning to the girl.
"I already know who you are!" yelled Nikephoros.
"Nikephoros! Treat Selene with respect," ordered Artemisia.
"Yes, mother."
"Eat your pancakes. Selene won't you have some?"
"Sure," Selene said as she took a seat as far from Nikephoros as possible.
"Girls, today, we have lots of shopping to do. Selene, you need a whole wardrobe. Both of you need school uniforms and supplies."
They went to London to do their shopping. Selene managed to get bored with shopping in five minutes, but it took them 45 minutes to get done with her wardrobe. It was simple. Jeans and tee-shirts though Artemisia made her get at least one skirt and one dress.
Finally as they were leaving the last shop, Artemisia pulled out two letters. She handed one to each of the girls.
"So, where do we get all this?" asked Selene after she saw the required supplies.
"In Diagon Alley, duh," answered Nikephoros.
"Nikephoros! What did I tell you this morning?" yelled Artemisia.
"Which part?"
"The part where Selene is concerned."
"Oh. 'Selene is the last of Lunaria. She is to be respected in all aspects. What she has endured in the past ten years is unknown.'"
"Have you been treating her with respect?"
Nikephoros looked at the ground and muttered, "No."
As they made their way to Diagon Alley, no one made a sound. Once there, they went directly to Gringotts. Selene attempted to see everything all at once.
"Selene, this is Gringotts. Its the only wizarding bank," said Artemisia.
"So, there's no competion for them?" asked Selene.
"Pretty much. Can we go in, Mom? Selene probably will want to get her hands on some of the gold her parents left her," said a much calmer Nikephoros.
"Gold?"
"Selene, your parents had an account like many wizarding families. Wizarding money isn't paper like muggle money. It's gold, silver, and bronze. I'll explain more when were in your vault," said Artemisia.
Selene solemly nodded. As they walked in Selene was surprised to see a bank looking lavishing. When her class was learning about money, they went to a local bank; it was nothing like this. Artemisia walked up to an unoccupied goblin. Selene and Nikephoros followed.
"I would like to withdraw money from Miss Lunaria and Miss Shimira's vaults," Artemisia stated proudly.
"Do you have the keys, madam?" asked the goblin.
"Yes."
"I'll send someone to take you to both vaults. Griphook!"
Griphook took them to the vaults. Selene was shocked when they went to her vault. She saw a note.
Miss Selene Lunaria,
This gold is to be used toward your schooling. Please don't spend all of it in one go.
Time Witch
"Artemisia, who is Time Witch?" asked Selene.
Artemisia's mouth dropped. Regaining her posture, "The time witch is a myth for no one has ever met her."
"She's obviously real seeing as she wrote this note." Selene handed the note to Artemisia.
Artemisia read it and then scrowled, "Get your gold."
Selene grabbed a handful of each pile and ran after the two fleeting figures. Stupid, you know better than to believe she was a nice person. No one is. Never trust anyone, ever! It's obvious she's hiding something, thought Selene
After they got Nikephoros gold, they headed to Madam Malkin's Robes for all occasions. When they walked in, Madam Malkin asked, "Hogwarts, dears?"
Nikephoros answered "Yes" while Selene merely nodded her head.
After the two girls obtained their robes, Artemisia took them to Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor. Selene got a cherry sundae, Artemisia obtained a flurry, and Nikephoros ordered a chocolate cone. After eating their ice cream, they headed to Flourish and Blotts for their school books.
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)- Miranada Goshawk
A History of Magic- Bathilda Bagshott
Magical Theory- Adaltbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration- Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi- Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions-Arsenius Jigger
Fanastic Beasts and Where to Find Them- Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection- Quentin Trimble
Once there was only wands to acquire, Artemisia brought up some conversation.
"Selene, your birthday was yesterday and you didn't get a single gift," Artemisia said.
"How did you know? I never said anything," Selene exclaimed obviously shocked.
"I'm your guardian, remember? Besides I was there when you were born."
"What about my birthday?"
"I'm getting you an owl; of your choice, of course."
"You don't have to."
"Selene, I was suppose to raise you but you went missing and now that you're back I want to give you a gift."
Selene smiled a small smile. She was going to get her first ever gift. She wondered why Artemisia couldn't find her sooner. When they got home she was going to have to ask. What really bothered her was how did she go missing.
Thirty minutes later, they left Eeylops Owl Emporium with a burrow owl asleep in a cage. They headed down the street to Ollivanders: Makers of Fine Wands Since 382BC.
"Good afternoon," said Mr. Ollivander in a soft voice causing all three to jump.
"Hello," said Nikephoros and Selene at the same time.
"Mr. Ollivander, can go straight to the wand selecting? We have business to take care of else where," asked Artemisia.
Selene felt Artemisia was hidding something.
"The wands chose their user, but sure," answered Mr. Ollivander. Turning to the girls he asked, "Which is your wand arm?"
"Uh... well I'm right handed,"Selene said nervously.
After going through at least a hundred wands, (okay that was over doing it but it seemed that way to Selene) he grabbed one in the way back. The box was covered in dust. The moment the wand touched Selene's hand, she felt her hand lose all feeling. Though once in her hand, ice blue sparks flew out of the end of the wand. Selene heard Nikephoros mutter "finally". It took Nikephoros five minutes to find her wand. They paid and walked out silently. Selene was wandering if what she felt when she barely touched it was normal. Artemisia was thinking about Selene's wand. According to Mr. Ollivander it was made three centuries ago, but that couldn't be possible, could it. Nikephoros was fuming made about Selene, that girl had it all.
The car ride was dead quiet.