A/N: Whoo! Two chapters in less than a week! *does happy dance* Anyways, this chapter is much longer like I promised! Thanks everyone for the lovely reviews! They made me excited to write more, honestly. I want to apologize in advance if any of the characters seem a bit OoC! I am trying my very best to capture their essence, for lack of a better word. I am also trying to adopt a British accent for them, but I'm not sure if it is coming out exactly right. Just imagine them with a British accent! Haha! Also, sorry for any grammar mistakes. I try my best not to have any, but it happens. I already know it's going to take a bit longer for a new chapter, but please be patient with me! Thanks! Please review! I love them!

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Chapter 3: The News

Molly Weasley hustled her guests straight in. She had no idea as to what was going on.

'Who is the girl? She's quite lovely, that's for sure. Poor dear, she looks worried to death. She looks very familiar, but I couldn't possibly know her… Whatever could be wrong, to require McGonagall to come here and what does the girl have to do with it…'

All of these thoughts ran through Molly's head in the span of five seconds.

"What is your name, dear?"

"Oh, I'm sorry. I'm Kaleigh Edwards."

"It's fine. Have a seat. Can I get either of you a cup of tea or something to eat?"

Professor McGonagall and Kaleigh both graciously declined.

"Molly, is everyone here?" McGonagall asked.

"No, I'm afraid not. Arthur and Percy should both be arriving soon, though. Bill, Fleur, and the twins should return in an hour or so, for dinner. Are you staying, Minerva?"

McGonagall shakes her head and replies,

"I'm sorry Molly, I can't. Much to do to get Hogwarts back in a right state, I'm afraid. I just came to introduce Miss Edwards to Harry and your family. She may stay for dinner, if she likes."

"Oh, yes, dear. You should stay for dinner."

"If you insist…"

"Right, then. There shall be no more discussion on that matter."

Molly gave the young girl a smile. There's no resisting Molly Weasley on such matters, of course. Kaleigh had again lapsed into silence. Molly noticed she looked lost in thought, and again felt the sense of familiarity. She was positive she had never met this girl because Kaleigh had a face that one could not forget easily. There was something else about her… A bell suddenly chimed, jarring them all from their thoughts. Molly looked up at her clock, and noticed Arthur's and Percy's hands had both changed from work to traveling and traveling to home almost instantaneously. McGonagall also seemed to notice this and looked at Molly and said,

"Molly, I really can't stay much longer, sorry for the rush. I'll just tell the ones present, if that's alright? After all, Harry is here. He is the only one this truly concerns. You can relay the news to the others."

"Oh, of course. I'm sorry, dear. I'll go get them."

With that final statement, Molly rushed out. Kaleigh looked up at the news and turned to McGonagall.

"You're leaving? As soon as you tell them?"

"I must. I think you should be the one to tell them, however. It'll be better coming from you. Don't stress. You'll be fine."

"If you think it'd be better…"

McGonagall smiled to try and reassure the girl. Kaleigh wasn't shy from what she could tell, but even McGonagall had to admit it all had to be overwhelming and very nerve-racking. She, herself, could not even fathom the other's reactions.

Meanwhile, Molly had gone to meet her husband, Arthur and their third eldest, Percy as they were coming up the path.

" 'Ello, dear." Arthur gave his wife a peck on the cheek.

"Hello, mum." Percy said in his usual stuffy tone.

"Hello, loves. Arthur, the Headmistress is in our kitchen."

"Whatever for?"

"She has news and she didn't come alone. I have no clue as to what it is, but it must involve her. It also involves Harry."

"Doesn't everything? Poor boy."

"I'm not so sure this news is bad, dear. But, enough of this, we need to get inside."

Molly called the others. Charlie and Harry who were winning their little match landed first. Ginny next. She rushed over to Hermione, who was closing her book and starting to stand. Ron finally landed and then tripped over his own feet, which they all had a good laugh over, with the exception of Ron, of course. He got up, grumbling. They all started making their way to where the others were, taking their sweet time, and all wondering why they were being called in so early.

"Well, hurry up about it!" Molly yelled.

They exchanged glances, and without saying another word, raced to where the matriarch was standing. Harry made it there first, with Charlie hot on his heels, followed by Ginny, then Ron and Hermione. Harry spoke up first,

"What is it, Mrs. Weasley?"

"Molly, dear. The Headmistress is here. She has some news. Involving you."

"Doesn't it always?" Charlie spoke up laughingly.

Ginny promptly smacked Charlie in the arm for that.

"Well, I guess we better go find out what it is. Ready, Harry?" Arthur said, while trying not to laugh at his son's question which closely resembled his from earlier.

"Ready as I'll ever be, I guess." Mrs. Weasley patted his arm soothingly.

They all then made their way into the Burrow, Molly in the lead. As they entered the kitchen, everyone immediately stopped talking, thinking the worst. They all seemed to notice, at the exact same time, the visitor sitting beside the Professor. The boys' mouths, instantly, dropped open at the sight of her. The others' eyes widened. The same thought was running through everyone's head. 'She's Gorgeous!'

It was quite a sight to see. A very comical one, actually, for the older women. Some did regain their senses faster than the others, though. Others needed a bit more persuading. Like an elbow to the ribs from whichever female happened to be the closest. Namely Ron(who was drooling a little), who was unlucky enough to be standing next to his athletic-and much stronger- little sister, Ginny.

"You wished to speak to me, Professor?" Harry said quietly, having all of a sudden, gotten much shyer. He had managed to drag his eyes away from the mysterious girl long enough to ask.

"Yes, Harry, but, I believe I'll let Miss Edwards tell you."

Kaleigh stood up at the mention of her name, and walked over to Harry. His eyes got even wider behind his glasses, if that's even possible. She gave him a small smile.

"Hello, Harry. I'm Kaleigh. It's great to finally meet you."

She then shocked everyone, including herself, by giving him a hug. Releasing him quickly, she stepped back and smiled nervously.

"I'm terribly sorry. I must seem like a complete loon. It's just great to meet the hero of the Wizarding world. And the family and friends who stuck by him through it all. Well, I'm guessing you are all wondering why I'm even here in the first place."

They all nodded. Some smiled. They already liked this girl, for some reason, despite her ramblings. Admittedly, some more than others. Jealousy is a powerful thing, but even Ginny couldn't deny the girl's likeability.

'It must be because she seems so familiar…' Ginny tried to reason.

Kaleigh took in another breath as the others seemed to stop, bracing themselves for her news. She didn't know why this seemed so difficult…

"Well, I didn't, until a few months ago, know who my biological father was. I went 19 years without knowing! I just recently discovered and I know this may be hard to believe, but… the late, notorious Sirius Black was my father. A murderer who escaped from Azkaban! Don't worry, I was reassured that he didn't actually kill anyone and was, in fact, a great man. So, I was sent to find him, but then I find out from the Headmistress, that he was murdered a few years ago at the start of the war. So, she suggested I come meet you, Harry. You knew him best."

Kaleigh stops to take a breath. She notices, for the first time, everyone's expressions. Mouths again, have dropped open.

"I'm sorry, I was rambling wasn't I?"

Nods confirmed this. Still, though, no one speaks. Shock was the most evident on Harry's face. She walks towards him again.

"Harry, I know this is a complete shock to you. It is for me, as well. But, according to the Professor, you were very close to Sirius. His god son, in fact. I don't think he knew of my existence, though, so don't take it to heart that he didn't tell you. I truly did not mean to open old wounds by coming here, so if I have, I am deeply sorry for springing this on you. The Professor thought we would both benefit from meeting."

McGonagall spoke on that note,

"I still think it was a good idea. Potter, the fact of the matter is, you and Miss Edwards are, in a sense, family. I think it would help both of you cope if you told her about Sirius. I, however, cannot dawdle much longer. It was good to see all of you again, underthese much better circumstances."

With a resounding CRACK, she apparated out. They were all waiting for someone to say something. Harry's quiet question seemed very loud in the midst of it all.

"Sirius had no clue?"

"Not that I know of, no."

"Well, I have to admit you look like him. So, I believe you. I would be very happy to tell you what I know about him. If you want?"

Harry gave her a small smile. She beamed back at him, thankful for his acceptance.

"I would love that. Thank you. Wow, this is really crazy, isn't it?"

Harry much braver than before, smiled hugely.

"To say the least."

Time seems to unfreeze and everyone let out a simultaneous breath. Charlie chuckled at the wonder boy's statement and went to introduce himself.

"Hello, love. I'm Charlie."

"Lovely to meet you, Charlie."

It went on in a similar manner, until Kaleigh knew everyone in the room. Molly spoke up, then,

"The others should be here soon enough. Then, you can meet Bill, Fred and George."

"That'd be great."

"Where are you staying?" Charlie asked.

"I have a room at The Leaky Cauldron, actually."

"Nonsense, you'll stay here. You can sleep in Ginny's room. I'll have two of the boys go with you to get your things after supper." Molly said.

"Okay…" Kaleigh replied hesitantly. Again, she seemed to not be able to say no to the woman.

"Now, I have to finish cooking. Out, the lot of you!"

They all just smiled and complied. Charlie looked at Kaleigh again (not that he really ever stopped).

"Hey, Kaleigh, fancy a small game of Quidditch?"

Kaleigh then got this smirk on her face that could rival her father's and the twins' both.

"Sure."


A/N: No, this isn't a Charlie/OC! So, don't even think it! I just find Charlie to be a ladies' man so I figured it be cute so see him flirt with Kaleigh a little. Don't worry, Fred is coming! I miss him, so he will definitely be in the next chapter! Are you excited for him to meet Miss Edwards? What will his reaction be? Anyways, I'm talking (or typing) way too much! Sorry! Like Kaleigh I tend to ramble...

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