Author's Note:

Guest - Yeah, Mr Evans is going to get better. and Yes, I know what is going to happen in them all, but, it's just putting that into wards. It's not easy, but I'll get it done!

Something526 - Violet was born on the 1st August, she is one year younger then Lily, but if she was in Hogwarts she would be two years below her. I took forever deciding how old Vi was going to be, because it had to fit my plans. As for Publishing on a regular basis, I will try. The lion within is the one I work on the most, and these Chapters go through a beta, but he's like super fast at getting these back to me, I was thinking maybe do what my Friend Tia does, and use the weekends. Either Saturday's or Sundays, or maybe both. I will start getting into a pattern with this story. And you won't really understand her nickname until chapter 27, which seems a long way off, but I will try and get these chapters up for you. But after 27, her nickname will come to surface a lot more, so there is something to look forward too.

So, here is the latest chapter, I hope you all enjoy it. I will see if I can type, beta and post another chapter tomorrow. Read and Review.

Chapter 3 – To befriend your sister's enemy

Vi was sat in school, doing her work as usual. But, today, Vi was not her usual happy self. Last night, she had received a letter from Lily, telling Vi to stop talking to Sirius, because he was a trouble maker and a bully. Mr. Evans agreed that if Sirius was what Lily claimed him to be, then it would be best if Vi stopped talking to him, and even thought Mrs. Evans was reluctant to agree at first, she did in the end. Vi had to wait for a letter from Sirius before she could tell him. The thing was, Vi didn't want to stop talking to Sirius. She was in a dilemma. The day passed quickly, and Vi was silent on the way home, and was even silent whilst she did her home work.

"Are you okay Vi?" Mr. Evans asked "I'm fine." Vi replied, before falling silent again.

"Are you ill?" Mrs. Evans placed her hand on Vi's forehead. "You are a little warm."

"I'm fine mom, honestly. I am just tired." Vi sighed

"An early night for you then." Mr. Evans said

"Okay." Vi nodded. She ate her dinner and then went up to bed. Sirius' owl was waiting patiently at her window. She let it in and took the letter.

Lily warned me to stop talking to you, and that you wouldn't reply to my letters again. If that is true, is fine. I just thought you would like to know that I know.

Sirius.

Vi re-read the letter with a scowl, she grabbed some paper and a pen, before writing a reply.

I never said I would never reply to your letters again. That's just Lily saying that, and my family. I like writing to you, you are the coolest person I know. I don't want you to stop being my friend, just tell your owl to drop any letters on my bed, I'll leave my window open. We can be secret pen pals.

Vi gave the note to the owl and it took off. Vi watched it.

"Please stay my friend." She whispered.

The next morning, Vi woke up due to a letter landing on her face. She yawned and sat up, looking at her clock. It was half and hour earlier then her normal waking time. She opened the letter.

Really? Great! I will send a longer letter tonight.

Vi smiled, her secret Pen pal, Sirius Black.

The months passed quickly, Lily never mentioned Sirius in her letters again, her family never mentioned him either and Vi kept writing every day. Sirius told her all about growing up in a pure-blooded family and Vi told him all about growing up in a muggle family. But, soon Christmas was upon them. Sirius told her he would be going home, he suggested that they could meet on the platform. Although Vi like the idea, she was worried about how her family would react. Sirius understood and instead they agreed just to wave to each other.

"So, you excited to see Lily again?" Mr. Evans asked.

"Of course, it's be four months since she started!" Vi said, she was the first to run through the barrier, she waited for her family to join her. Vi watched as the Hogwarts express pulled up.

"Mum..." Vi turned, and looked around. Where was her family? "Mum?" She called. She began to wander around looking for her family. She bumped into someone. "I'm sorry..." Vi looked up at a scary looking woman.

"Muggle." She snarled, Vi stepped away from her.

"Vi?" She turned to see Sirius, looking rather concerned.

"I lost my parents. I waited for them. To come through the barrier...I can't find them..." Vi began to cry.

"I saw them just over there. I'll take you to them." Sirius glared at his mother, before leading Vi away. "So much for just waving." He chuckled.

"I just can't believe I never noticed them coming through the barrier." Vi sniffed.

"Vi!" Lily cried, she hugged Vi. "Where were you?"

"I was waiting, but I didn't see anyone come through." Vi explained. "Sirius said he saw you, so he showed me where you were." Lily glared at him.

"What are you after?" Lily scowled. Sirius held up his hands.

"Nothing. I had better go before my mother thinks I am too 'contaminated' to enter the house. See you later, Vi." Sirius walked off.

"Bye, and thank you!" Vi waved, she looked at Lily. "He's nice."

"He's a bully, he keeps picking on Severus." Lily said

"Tuney was mean to you before you left." Vi replied, Lily stopped.

"I just don't want you to get into trouble, Vi..." Lily sighed.

"I might not even get into Hogwarts. I have never shown any magical ability. So, how on earth am I going to get into trouble?" Vi asked. "Besides, we are only writing to each other."

"Vi, sweetheart..." Mr. Evans began

"Please dad... Sirius and I have been writing since they started Hogwarts. I haven't changed, have I?"

"She has become quicker at doing work and chores." Tuney said

"And her grades haven't fallen." Mrs. Evans added "And they seem to get along so well, but how he spoke of his mother..."

"She doesn't like him because he is a Gryffindor and not a Slytherin." Lily and Vi said together.

"And he is friends with me, and I am a muggle." Vi added.

"You're going to keep writing to him, no matter what anyone says, aren't you?" Lily smiled at her younger sister

"Yep, we will either be pen pals or secret pen pals." Vi nodded, grinning.

"Fine you can keep writing to him, but if your grades fall..." Mr. Evans said

"You make sure I stop writing to him. Thanks Dad." Vi smiled

"I still don't like him." Lily muttered as they left King Cross Station.

That night, dinner was interrupted by Sirius' owl dropping a letter and a little box on to Vi's plate.

"He got you something?" Lily seemed surprised

"Can I open it now?" Vi looked at her parents.

"You may as well." Mum nodded. Vi opened the box, inside was a single badge, it was yellow and had what looked like a badger.

"That's...I wonder where he was able to get that from..." Lily frowned, Vi picked it up, and examined it closely.

"What is it? I mean I know its a badge, but what does the colours and badger mean?"

"That's one of the house crests. I am a Gryffindor. Mine is red and gold with a lion. That one is for people in the Hufflepuff house." Lily explained, then she laughed. "You would totally be a Hufflepuff!"

"A Hufflepuff." Vi repeated.

"Okay, that was nice of him." Lily frowned as if trying to make herself hate him again.

"What does a Hufflepuff represent? What are they good at?" Vi asked

"It's not what they are good at Vi. Each house has a main trait. Gryffindor's are Brave, Ravenclaw's are clever, Slytherin's are Ambitious and Hufflepuff's are loyal. From what I have heard from older years is that there is nothing stronger then a Hufflepuff's loyalty, and if you lose that, you will never get it back. But, from my own experience, they are the kindest, sweetest house there is. They are always willing to lend a hand when needed. Though, I am not sure they have an angry bone in their body." Lily told her. "I really hope you'll get to join me at Hogwarts, you'll just love it."

"Maybe going to Hogwarts would be fun after all." Vi smiled, looking down at her badge.