Chapter 1: Starting at the Very Beginning

"James! Get down here and have your breakfast!" Maria called before turning back to her daughter.

Evelyn was rubbing her eyes carefully. Her body had filled out slightly, with her only beginning puberty. Her form was much thinner, but in a healthy way, but in height she hadn't grown much. Her arms and legs had become toned, but she still held a slight amount of baby fat around her stomach and face, from the rigorous amounts of quidditch she played with James and the gymnastic classes that Maria had put her in. Her eyes were still the incredible crystal blue color, but her hair, which had grown lighter from the sun exposure, was now a blinding blonde color.

Evelyn, most commonly referred to as Eve or Evie and sometimes even as Eves (most commonly called this by James), had become much more out going in her nature. She was friendly, and even though the trauma she went through as a child she was still accepting of everyone around her. Maria and Aaron had frequently comforted the girl when her classmates had told her she was different and a freak. They couldn't quite understand how she was still so accepting and innocent after everything she had gone through. But as the years past they realized there were many faults to Evelyn that they hadn't realized before.

For one Evelyn was highly self-conscious and had bad self-esteem issues. If she ever did anything wrong she would start to cry until James was able to teach her how to do it correctly. She also hated her appearance; she would constantly go around telling people that called her cute that she was somebody they wouldn't want to hang around with because she was ugly and stupid.

Another issue was that Evelyn was very anti-social. She would be friendly and trusting to anybody but she didn't really talk much and preferred to stick to books and learn new things. Unlike James, she could have a good laugh at his pranks but never helped him with any of them because she didn't enjoy the amount of attention it would get her.

But her worst trait was by far her anger. She had no control what so ever of her anger. She would bottle it up inside and keep it there until it burst open and she would scream and shout until she fell down in exhaustion. Maria and Aaron constantly forced her to write in a book because she had no other way of letting things go. And it was over the littlest things to. Like one time she found a stray dog and Maria wouldn't let her keep it so Eve decided not to talk to her for one whole month. Evelyn was usually happy and carefree but she could hold a grudge really well. Like this one time Aaron accidentally pushed her into the stove and she burned her hand. It took Aaron three months, and several chocolates, candies and desserts and presents, until she finally forgave him and started to talk to him again.

James heavy footsteps collided with the steps has he came down the stairs and into the dining room. James had not changed much, his hair was still unruly and untamed while his hazel eyes were mischievous and twinkled with excitement. He hadn't grown much either but he stood about two inches over Evelyn and liked to boast about it. Well, that was until she got really angry with him and wouldn't speak to him for four days. His body was lean, and he had lost almost his entire amount of baby fat by playing quidditch all day long.

What had truly grown though was James carrying nature towards Evelyn. He started off completely protective of her. He would hold her hand when they crossed the streets, and snap rude comments at any guy that even inclined to show any interest in her. He would make witty remarks and crack jokes at inappropriate times in order to get Evelyn to laugh. He even would make a complete fool of himself, even if she only spilt one tear. And while the years dragged on James and Evelyn came across their differences, they settled to stay friends and brother and sister through anything.

What worried Aaron and Maria the most was what James was about to be going through. He was eleven now and he would start he adolescent phase coming this year when he went off to Hogwarts. Maria had talked to Evelyn about it constantly to remind her that if James started to distance himself that she shouldn't feel unloved. But Maria knew that Evelyn would be hit hard be James departure from her life. She was attached to him from the hip and usually followed him around anywhere. Evelyn had even told Maria that she looked up to James and wanted to be just like him one day. It was her goal.

"Lets go!" James yelled, his hands in the air and his eyes gleamed with joy.

Evelyn let out a little giggle when she looked at him. A smirk crossed James' face as he ruffled Eve's hair affectionately. "You ready to become a witch Eves?"

Evelyn yelped slightly at the sudden gesture and took James' hand off her head, "When ever you are James."

Shaking her head at their antics, Maria and Aaron each took one trunk and one kid and apparated to the station. They arrived in an alleyway just outside of King's Cross Station. Walking out of the alley, the Potter family quickly made their way through the maze. When they had arrived between pillars nine and ten, James yanked his trunk away from his dad and bolted through the pillar. Evelyn, on the other hand, was much more cautious. She left her father pass in front of her with her trunk and taking a deep breath she closed her eyes for a second. When she opened them she faced the bare pillar and forced herself through.

On the other side of the pillar was the Hogwart's Express. It was beautiful dark, glossy, black train with red detail. It's railings looked like gold and the environment was open. Children of all ages bustled and pushed their ways through the crowds. Parents were telling their children last minute warnings and wishing them a good year. Some of the children looked around the same age as James and Evelyn but they weren't really looking at them. Their minds were wrapping around the fact that they would be away from their parents for the first time in their lives.

"Alright, looks like we arrived with a good amount of time. James come with me and we'll get the trunks settled." Aaron said while he took off down the runway. James followed close behind, dragging his trunk behind him.

Maria and Evelyn just stared at the backs of the two boys as they walked away. Getting out of her stupor, Maria looked over at Evelyn before she bent down.

"Evelyn. I am just going to tell you this one more time," Maria started, watching Evelyn for her reaction, "James is going to change. It is a stage all boys go through. I need you to understand this because he might not want to hang out with you anymore. It is very crucial that need to know this because I know how feel about him. He won't stop loving you, but new things will appear in his life and you won't be number one on his priority list anymore. Give him space, and just remember that you are always going to be his sister no matter what."

Evelyn stared at Maria, and looked rather down cast at the prospect that James wouldn't want to hang out with her anymore. The two girls stood in a pondering silence while they waited for the boys to return. Not even a minute later, James and Aaron returned and were laughing to tears about something. Just then the train gave out it finally boarding ring. Aaron and Maria rushed and said sweet goodbyes to James and Evelyn, before rushing them into the train.

When the train was out of the station, and James and Eve couldn't see their parents anymore, they both walked to a compartment and sat down.

"Don't worry. We'll stay best friends forever!" James cried, as if knowing what was on Evelyn's mind.

Evelyn smiled sadly at James for a moment, before placing a fake smile on her face, "Of course."

James took the answer with great delight before staring off into space. Evelyn's face twisted into pain, and knew that everything was going to change.

He hadn't noticed the fake smile.

It was the first sign.