A/N: I'm sooooooooooo sorry for the LOOOOOOOONG wait, but when I had started writing this chapter, I had to get ready for exams, and I had gotten out of the mood to write. I'm so sorry. But it's up now and I really hope you'll enjoy it.

Disclaimer: All H.P. Rites go to J., and Warnerbrothers pictures. But Alison and Alyssa go to me ;D.



A month has passed and the Defense Against the Dark Arts that had taken place at the beginning of the term was all people could talk about. It had become the most popular class, and Professor Lupin was the best teacher they had yet for that class. Not to mention Professor Flynn was very poplear, right next to Lupin. As September rolled on by, October came quicker than expected. Excitement filled Hogwarts on October first. Quidditch season was starting, and the first Hogsmeade trip was set at the end of the month, on Halloween. This excited people even more, because the Halloween feast was one of the great things students, and most teachers, look forward to. Alyssa sighed as she and Harry walked into the Gryffindor Common room. She had just spent the last few hours outside on the Quidditch pitch watching Harry practice and she was happy to be I a warm environment again.

"So 'Lyssa..."Started Ron. Alyssa opened her eyes and looked at her red headed friend.

"Yes Ronald?"

"What do you want for your birthday?" He asked her. That's right. My birthday is coming up she thought to her self.

"I don't know really. Haven't given it much thought." She told him honestly. "Actually I forgot all about it, since theres so much happening with school, and Sirius Black. I sort of just, forgot." Harry and Hermione looked at her as well as Ron. Alyssa just looked at them strangely. "What?"
"You forgot your won birthday? Is that even possible?" Rona asked astonished. Alyssa just shrugged. "So now that you remembered what kind of things do you want? I mean first year we didn't know it was your birthday until the actual day of it it, and last year we gave your gifts way to early to really make is special." Ron told her, while Harry and Hermione nodded in agreement.

"I really don't want anything. Your guys' letters and hand made cards are special, special to me." Alyssa told them and it was the truth. She enjoyed her birthday cards which she received over the summer. She thought that those were great and special enough for her.

"But since we can actually go to Hogsmeade we an actually buy you something to go with the hand made cards." Ron went on.

" I don't need anything! Okay!" Alyssa argued with them all night and almost all of the following day.


October went by fast and it was now October thirty-first. The Hogsmeade trip, Halloween, and Alyssa's birthday. Alyssa sat in the empty Defense Against the Dark Arts class room. She folded her arms and buried her face in them, then she sighed. Today is Hogsmeade and I loose my permission slip She thought angerly at her self Then she heard a door open, and Alyssa looked up and saw that it was Lupin's office door.

"Alyssa...What are you doing here?" Alison asked with confusion in her voice as she fixed her shirt, but it wasn't HER shirt. That wasn't the same shirt I saw her wearing this morning at breakfast. Alyssa thought as she narrowed here eyes slightly. A second later Remus came out and he placed a hand on Alison's back then whispered something to her. Alison smiled at him and whisper something back to him. This caused Alyssa to narrow her eyes even more. Mum couldn't be dating Remus can she?Now, she can't be! Alyssa stood up quickly which caused attention of the two adults. Remus and Alison looked at her with confusion. Alyssa then ran out of the room and into the corridor. She ran around the corner then came in contact with some one.

"I'm sorry, I wasn't looking where I was go-Malfoy!" She glared at the blond haired boy.

"Watch where you're going you mud-Flynn!" He glared at the wavy dark haired girl.

"Do you have to get going to Hogsmeade?" The both asked, then they glared at each other again.

"Ladies first." Malfoy stated coldly.

"Why thank you Draco Malfoy, I didn't think you had manors." Alyssa stated coldly, narrowing her eyes at him. "Aren't you supposed to get going to Hogsmeade?" She asked.

"I was going to ask you the same question." He stated with the same coldness in his voice. They stood there and glared at each other. "And as a matter of fact, I was heading to the main entrance right before you bumped into me." He told her in an all high and mighty like voice. She just scoffed sound. "What about you, your smart, you should know that the entrance is in the opposite direction then where you were headed."

"I know. I'm not going to Hogsmeade. I lost my permission slip." She answered.

"Your mother is a professor, why not just ask for a new one. I would"

"Well Malfoy, you and I aren't the same. Nor would we EVER be the same." Malfoy just gave her an evil look and started to walk away, but he stopped right next to her. "Oh, and Flynn. You and I are more alike then you know. Think about that." He whispered in my ear before walking off to the entrance. Alyssa's face flushed slightly as she felt his hot breath on her neck as he spoke to her.

"Oi Alyssa!" A males voice interrupted her thoughts She shook her head and saw Harry, Ron and Hermione. "What's the matter?" Ron asked her. Alyssa just shook her head.

"It's nothing, don't worry." She answered him.

"Why was that git Malfoy talking to you?" Harry asked.

"I bumped into him. He was just telling me off. No worries Harry." She assured him as she smiled at him, and at her other two friends. "Any way, where are you guys headed?"

"Well 'Mione and I are going to Hogsmeade." Ron started as he nudged his head toward Hermione. "Are you going?" Alyssa shook her head no.

"Nope, lost my slip." She answered sadly.

"Hear that Harry, I guess you wont be alone today." Ron nudged Harry. Alyssa looked down at her feet then her head shot up.

"I think I've got a way for you to go Hogsmeade Harry."

"But what about you?"

"I don't have a slip. But come on lets go!" Alyssa said as she and the trio ran down to the entrance. The halted to a stop when they reached the entrance of the castle where they saw Filch, McGonagall, and Professor Flynn. "Mum!" Alison turned around and raised an eye brow.

"Yes?" She asked the four thirteen year old Gryffindors. Ron and Hermione quickly walked to Filch and gave him their permission slip.

"Is...is it possible for you to sign Harry's permission slip?"

"I'm sorry Harry But only a parent of guardian can sigh, and seeing as I am neither it'll be inappropriate." She gave him an apologetic look and rested a hand on his shoulder. A moment later Alison looked at Alyssa with a raised eye brow. "And where is your slip I don't remember signing it."

"I..uh sort of lost it." Alison sighed and shook her head.

"You could've gotten another one if you on-"

" I don't even want to go."Alyssa snapped.

"Watch your tone young lady." Alison glared at her daughter.

"Sorry. I don't want to go, I don't want to leave Harry all alone." Alyssa told her mother shamefully.

"Alright, all those with permission follow me, all those with out stay put." Filch stated as he glared at Harry and Alyssa. Alison walked over to Ron and Hermione and nudged them, signaling the two to follow her, then she carried on following the other students.

"Go on guys, we'll be okay." Harry assured them and Alyssa nodded and smiled at her two friends. They reluctantly turned around and started walking, with Hermione waving at them. After a few minutes Alyssa and Harry couldn't see any more students, then Harry turned to the dark haired girl. "Let's go inside." Harry suggested, and Alyssa nodded in agreement.

"Aright, we can get a head start on our potions essay!"Alyssa suggested excitedly, then laughed at Harry's facial expression. "Okay okay we'll do something else."Alyssa thought for a moment, then she smiled. "What about Quidditch?" This statement caused Harry to look at her in an odd way.

"I thought you didn't like to fly, not after what happened in first year." He reminded her, then she just struggled. "Not to mention, we don't have enough players. Alyssa just shrugged again.

"I don't care, we'll just fly around the pitch then."she proposed again. Harry nodded in agreement as the two headed for the flying pitch. Harry grabbed his Nimbus 2000, while Alyssa just grabbed a random bloom.

"You remember how to fly right?"Harry asked with a smirk planted on his face. Alyssa just rolled her eyes.

"Yes, Harry I still remember how to fly a broom stick."
"Just checking." Harry and Alyssa mounted their brooms, and kicked off into the air.


Remus looked out his window and gazed at the two thirteen year olds flying around outside. He smiled faintly as he remembered James and Sirius in their third year.

Remus, Alison, and Peter were sitting on the ground looking up at James and Sirius making complete fools of them selves up in the air. Alison looked over at Peter, who was laying down on this back snoring away. She shook her head and rested her head on Remus' shoulder. Remus smiled as he squeezed her hand and rested his head on top of hers.

"Why do they act like that?" He heard Alison ask.

"Honestly I really know know." He chuckled slightly, as did Alison.

Remus glared into the window as a the event about a month ago replayed in his mind. 'It's been so long, I had forgotten what it was like.' He thought to him self, remembering the last time him and Alison had kissed back in their fifth year.

Remus put an arm around Alison's shoulders and pulled her into a hug, while she cried silently.

"I'm..I'm so so...sor..sorry." Alison whimpered into his shoulder. Remus rubbed her back comfortingly.

"It's okay. You can't control your feelings." He told her soothingly.

"I..I know...I just...fee..feel...so...so bad!" She sniffled, while Remus still continued to rub her back.

"It's okay. I'm okay with it. We were sort of drifting apart as it is."

"Remus.."

"We'll still be friends Al. Best friends. Plus, I was starting to see you as a sisterly figure any way." He told her with a small smile as she looked up at him. Alison smiled and wiped her eyes, and pecked him quickly.

"Thanks Remy." She smiled as the two hugged. Remus shook his head and walked out of the room.


After a while the two teens gave it a rest, considering the fact that Alyssa had nearly fallen off her broom three times. They landed on the ground and Alyssa laid down panting heavily. Harry landed and sat on the grass next to her. Harry looked at her, then he laughed. Alyssa turned to him and glared, the looked away. After a minute of non stop laughing, Harry calmed down.

"So Alyssa." He started, this caused Alyssa to turn her head and look at him. "I've been thinking on tis a while now. Back in Defense class when we had the face the Bogart. Why did yours look like me? And down do anything to avoid me this time." Alyssa sighed as she sat up.

"My Bogart isn't you."

"Then what is it?"

"I fear rejection." That made Harry giver a strange and confused look.

"Do..Do you fancy me?" He asked with a shocked expression.

"No!" She told him after a second. "Now, your like my best friend Harry. Ifear rejection in general." Harry just nodded after a few minutes Harry stood up and held out his hand to Alyssa. She looked at him then his hand. She placed hers in his, and she stood up.

"Come on. Lets go see Hedwig you haven't seen since the holidays.

"Okay then." She grasped Harry's hand as they went to put their brooms away in the broom closet, then headed to the Owlry. Some time went by, not a lot but not to little either, Harry and Alyssa made their way to the castle. The walked across the bridge and saw Professor Lupin, leaning against it looking out.

"Ah, Harry, Alyssa...what a surprise. Where are Hermione and Ron?" Lupin asked as he caught sight of the two walking.

"Hogsmeade." They answered in unison.

"Ah, right right." He nodded as he looked at them, then back at the scenery of the grounds. Harry and Alyssa walked closer to him and leaned against the ledge thing of the bridge.

"Professor, back in defense class a month ago, when I faced that Bogart, why did you step in?" Harry asked after a minute of silence.

"Well I thought it was obvious." He said as he nodded at Harry. "I assumed it'll take the form of Lord Voldemort..." Remus told him.

"I did think of Voldemort at first, but then I remembered that night on the train." He told professor Lupin.

"So it seems what you fear most of all is fear it self, this is very wise." He said more to him self then Harry and Alyssa. Then there was just a few seconds of silence.

"Before I fainted, I heard something. A woman screaming." Harry confessed quietly as Alyssa rested a hand on his arm comfortingly.

"Dementors force us to relieve our worst memories. Our pain becomes their power." Lupin told them.

"I think it was my mother, the night she was murdered." Harry said solemnly, and Alyssa tightened her grip in his arm.

"The first time I saw you, Harry, I recognized you immediately. Not by your scar, but by your eyes. They were your mother Lily's."He told Harry. Lupin nodded and turned around to the other side of the bridge. "Yes, I knew her. Other than Alison she was there for me at a time no one else was. The three of us would talk for hours. She was not only a singularly gifted witch, but an uncommonly kind woman. She had away of see in the beauty in every one, even and perhaps if they couldn't see it in them selves." Harry smiled smally as he listened to Lupin's description of his mother. "Which perhaps explains her affection for your father. James had, shall we saw, a talent for trouble. A gift rumor has it, he passed on to you." Remus stated with a small smirk while Harry and Alyssa grinned too. "The same goes for you as well Alyssa." This statement caused Alyssa to look at him. "Your father had the same talent, and from McGonagall and your mother tell me, you have it as well." This caused Harry to laugh silently. "I could tell you two stories of your parents, but Harry you know this, they lived. Every moment of every day you should know that. That's how they wanted to be remembered." Harry smiled and looked down. Harry looked at Alyssa.

"Hey lunch is soon. Do you want to head in?"

"Nah, not yet. You go ahead. Save me a seat please?" Alyssa asked, and Harry nodded.

"Alright. Bye professor."

"Good bye Harry." Lupin replied, as Harry turned around and walked back to the castle. Remus looked at Alyssa, who was now looking at the grounds of the castle. "I'm presuming, the reason you stayed behind was to talk to me am I correct?"

"How did you know?" She asked, not looking at him.

"Alyssa, I've known you since the very hour you were born. I think I should know my god-daughter by now." Alyssa looked at him. "What is it you wanted to talk about?" He asked as he made his way to her.

"This morning." This caused a quizzical look from Lupin.

"What about this morning?"

"When I saw you and mum."

"Oh...Oh! No no, Alyssa you have the wrong Idea." Alyssa looked at Remus with some confusion written on her face. "Your mother had spilled tea on her so I lent her an old shirt." He smiles softly at her. "Your mother and I are just friends. She's like the sister I never had. "He explained to her. "Oh, before I forget. Alyssa gave him another confused look. "Happy birthday." He told her as he pulled out a long box then handed it to her. She held it in her hands and gave him a weird look. "Open it." He ordered her, she lifted the lid of the box and gasped. A phoenix feather quill. Alyssa picked it up and ran her fingers down the feather. "It isn't much, but I thogut you might like it. And by your expression you do.."

"I love it! Thank you Remus." She thanked as she hugged him. Remus smiled and hugged her back. Alyssa pulled away and thanked Remus once again and made her way to the castle. Once she reached the entrance she was bombarded with Dean, Seamus and Neville. The told her happy birthday, and each of them gave her some candy from Honeydukes. Alyssa thanked them and walked over to Harry, Ron and Hermione. As shew as approaching her friends, she noticed they handed something to Harry. Probably something they got for him in Hogsmeade. Alyssa thought as she sat next to Harry, and Across from Hermione.

"So how was it?"

"Brilliant! Al the shops,and stuff..."Ron stated excitedly.

"The post office, it has two hundred owls all sitting on color cotted shelves, depending on how fas you want your letter to go!" Hermione Exclaimed out of excitement.

"And Honeydukes is brilliant. Sugar Quills. Flaming, Wizbees and blood flavored lollipops for Halloween!" Ron exploded with excitement as he told the two about the candy shop. Harry and Alyssa just looked at the variety of sweets on the table.

"But I mean after a while it got a bit boring, don't you agree Ronald?" Hermione asked.

"Huh? Oh yeah, dead depressing. Hang on I almost forgot. I got you something wicked at Dervish and Ganges."He told Harry as he pulled something out and handed it to him. "It's a pocket sneaksope. If there's someone untrustworthy around, it's meant to lighten up and spin. Mind you, Fred and George say it's rubbish, sold for Wizard tourists, but I thought it couldn't hurt given that-"

"Sirius Black's trying to kill me? Harry grins at them when he looks up. "I'm glad you guys had a good time really. And thanks for this. Rubbish or not, you're right. It couldn't hurt." Harry told him as he eyed the little eye glass.

"So what did you two do today?" Hermione asked curiously. Alyssa looked up from the candy, and stuck a piece in her mouth and glanced at Hermione. Harry and Alyssa side glanced at each other, then turned back to Hermione, and Ron who was now interested.

"All we did was fly around the pitch, and saw Hedwig." Alyssa told them, while Ron and Hermione gave them weird looks.

"That's all you did today?" Ron asked.

"Well, we saw Professor Lupin before I came in." Harry told them. "other than that we spent most of the day flying."

"Ah...Oh! Alyssa, I almost forgot!"Hermione exclaimed as she picked up a plastic bag from beside her and handed it Alyssa. "Ronald and I, mainly me, got you something." Hermione told her as Alyssa looked at the bag.

"I told you guys not to get me something." Alyssa told them as she looked inside. She pulled out a large book and smiled. 'Transfiguration; Above the Average Witch and Wizard.' Alyssa laughed.

"Well to bad, we got you something any way." Harry told her. This caused Alyssa to look away from her new book and look at her green eyed friend.

"We? But you were with me the whole day."Alyssa questioned him. Harry just gave her a mischievous smirk as he pulled out the little box Ron had given him as she walked over to them moments ago. Harry handed it to her, Alyssa held the box in her hands and looked at it, then at Harry and the other two. Alyssa raised an eye brow out of suspicion.

"We've been planing it since the summer. And I had them look for something like it in Hogsmeade." Harry told her as she opened the box.

"It was all Harry and Hermione thought." Ron stated. "Hermione bought the chain over the summer holidays, and Harry came up with the rest." Ron told her.

"Though Ronald did pick out the pendant..." Hermione told Alyssa. Alyssa looked down and gasped quietly. Alyssa pulled the item out of the box and set the box down. In her hands hung a long silver chain, and a small golden snitch pendent hanging at the end of it. Alyssa smiled largely and placed the necklace back in the box. She turned to Harry and hugged him. She would hug the others, but they were across the table.

"I'm taking it that you like it?" Harry asked as he hugged her back. After a moment, Alyssa pulled away glared at him.

"No Harry James Potter I do NOT like it." She stated seriously, then she smiled. "I love it. Thank you, all of you." She turned to Ron and Hermione and smiled.

"Happy birthday." They told her. Alyssa grabbed a sugar quill and stuck in her mouth. Then out of no where, Hedwig came flying in and dropped a letter in front of Alyssa, then landed in front of Harry. This caused the four to stare at both the beautiful snowy white owl, and at the letter.

"Who could this be from?"Alyssa asked as she picked up the letter. She opened it and pulled out a square piece of parchment.

"Well, who is it from?" Ron asked eagerly, then Hermione nudged him.

"Let her open and read it first before you question her Ronald!" Hermione scolded him. Alyssa looked away from the two across from her, then laid her eyes back on the parchment in her hands.

My Dearest Alyssa,

It's been twelve years since I've last scene you, and you've grown into a beautiful young woman, just like your mother. I know you'll probably be furious with me for not writing you for most of your life, but I have my reasons. And when the right time comes your mother and I will explain everything, or even as this year goes on you'll figure it out on your own. She tells me that you're an incredibly bright and smart witch, and I have no doubts about that. In the envelope is a bracelet, that I had made when you were born. I never got the chance to give it to you because of certain circumstances. But I hope you will forgive me, and accept this as not just a birthday present, but as an apology. I love you, Alyssa. And I hope to see you soon.

Love,

Your father.

"So, who is it from?"Ron asked.

"My father." She told them quietly. The trio looked at each other then at her.

"Yo..your father?" Hermione asked, and Alyssa nodded. Alyssa handed it to Harry, who read it, then handed it to Hermione, who also read it, then passed it to Ron.

"Well, wheres the bracelet?" Hermione asked. Alyssa looked in the envelope and pulled it out. A silver bracelet, with an engraving that said 'A L S B' "Wow, that's pretty." Hermione stated in awe, and Alyssa nodded.

"So, do you have any idea who sent it to you?" Ron asked. All three of them gave him a 'Are you that thick?' look.

"My father Ronald!"

"Well I know that! But who do you think your father is? Do you think it's Lupin? I mean him and your mum are a little chummy don't you think?" He asked. Alyssa glared at him.

"No! If he was I would have some of the same traits as he does, and seeing as I don't!" She told him smartly. "I don't know who my father is. But I do have a hunch. Who ever it was, his last name started with B."

"How do you know that?" Ron asked.

"Because it's on my bracelet. My initials. A, L, and S. then there is a B." She told him as she handed him the bracelet. He looked at it, then handed it back to it.

"Well who do you think it is?"
"Well I don't want to say it now, I want to check something first. I'll do that later." Alyssa stated as she placed the bracelet on her wrist, clasping it on. "Harry, will you please?" She asked as she held up her necklace. Harry nodded and clasped it on around her neck. "Thank you." She smiled at him and took another bite of her sugar quill. After a long while the Great Hall filled with students and they took their seats. Professor Dumbledore wished every one a happy Halloween and then food appeared and every one began piling food on their plates. Alyssa and Ron were the first to finish their first helping of dinner, and they went for their second. They finished and then went for desert. While Harry and Hermione just laughed and shook their heads as they had just finished their first helping and started to get their second. Once the feast was over, everyone stood up and started to flood out of the Great Hall. Harry, Ron, Hermione and Alyssa walked up the stair case only to stop because of a huge crowd by the Gryffindor Tower entrance.

"What's the hold up?"Alyss asked.

"Neville's probably forgot the password again." Ron answered.

"Hey!" Neville's voice was heard behind Hermione and they just looked at him. Suddenly Ginny came down to them looking really freaked out.

"The Fat Lady! She's gone!"Ginny informed them looking extremely terrified.

"Good residence! She was a terrible singer!" Eon stated happily, Harry and Alyssa just smiled and nodded in agreement.

"That's not funny Ron!" scorned Hermione. Suddenly Dumbledore came running t the scene.

"Move! Let Professor Dumbledore pass! I Say Move!" Percy ordered. Once Dumbledore arrived in front of the portrait and he ran his hand along the front of it, holding the part that was torn.

"Mr. Filch, round up the ghosts, tell them to search every painting in the castle for the Fat Lady." Dumbledore ordered.

"There'll be no need for ghosts professor..."Filch told him as she pointed to a painting of pigs. Every one raced to it,and Dumbledore stood between Harry and Alyssa.

"Dear lady, who did this to you?" Dumbledore asked as he looked at the Fat Lady, who was 'hiding' behind a black pig.

"Eyes like the devil he's got. And a soul as black as his name! It was him Headmaster, the one they all talk about. He's here some where in the castle, Sirius Black!" Students panicked, while Harry and Alyssa looked at each other.

"Secure the castle Mr. Filch. The rest of you, to the Great Hall!"ordered Dumbledore. Everyone rushed, running extremely quickly, and Alyssa had gotten lost in the crowd.

"Harry! Ron! Hermione!" Alyssa called out. She felt some one grabbed her hand, she looked to see who it was and sighed out of relief. It was Harry. They raced to the Great Hall, once they finally reached the entrance they slowed their pace and walked over to Hermione and Ron. Hermione turned to Alyssa and smiled widely at her, and Alyssa moved her eyes down and saw that Hermione was smiling about. Her and Harry's hands were still locked. They both let go and nodded to their friends. Professor McGonagall and Professor Flynn came racing in after Dumbledore and Snape. Dumbledore informed the three professors on what had happened and Alison looked down, then over at her wavy haired daughter. Alyssa looked at her mother and met her brown eyes. Alyssa knew something was up, and she was going to ask her mother about it tomorrow.


"'Lyssa!" Hermione whispered loudly in her ear. Alyssa jumped and looked at Hermione.

"What!"

"Have you told Harry yet?"

"No! I haven't, but I think he knows. So can we please drop it for now!?"Alyssa whispered harshly to Hermione.


"I think some one brought him in." Snape assumed as he glared at Alison, who just glared back.

"Why are you looking at me like that Snivillus?"sneered Alison.

"Oh, because I know your precious hu-"

"That's enough. Theres not a single professor in this school that would let Sirius Black in." Dumbledore stated as him self, Snape, and Alison walked down the center looking at the sleeping students. "Aren't I correct?" He asked them.

"Yes Headmaster" Alyssa agreed and glared at Snape. "Now, if you will please excuse me, I need some sleep. Good night Albus." She bid Dumbledore goodnight, and glared once again at Snape as she made her way out of the Great Hall.


The next morning the Gryffindor students were aloud to go back to their common room to get ready for classes. On the way they passed Alison's office. Alyssa turned to her friends and told them she'll meet them in the common room. Alyssa knocked on her mothers door and waited patiently. While she was waiting she heard some one fall and heard a yelp. Then the sound of something falling was heard and strangely a mans voice, then a bark. Alison opened her door only to see her daughter having a weird look on her face.

"What's going on in there? Did you bring the dog here?" She asked suddenly trying to look around her mother and into her room.

"No I didn't, and nothings going on. Aren't you supposed to be getting ready for school and heading down to breakfast?"She asked her nosy daughter.

"Well I wanted to talk to you about something." Alyssa confessed to her mother.

"Alright. Come in." She ordered her daughter and pushed her inside the room. Then out of no where Alyssa was jumped on by the black dog she had seen over the summer holiday. Alyssa landed on her back, and laughed as the dog licked her face.

"I thought you said you didn't bring him!"She laughed harder and petted the black dog.

"Yeah, Remus missed him and I couldn't leave him home alone, who knows what he'd do with out us." She stated as she narrowed her eyes at the dog. Sirius stopped licking Alyssa's face and looked up at Alison with an apologetic look. Sirius got off Alyssa and jumped on the bed. Alison helped her grey eyed daughter up off the floor. Alyssa sat on the bed next to the dog, and Sirius rested his head on her lap. Alyssa smiled and started to stroke his head. "Now, what did you want to talk to me about?" Alison asked seriously as she leaned against the door.

"Well..I wanted to ask you about my father." She confessed. This caused Sirius to lift his head abruptly.

"What about him?"Alison asked as her eyes narrowed slightly.

"Who was he?"

"Why are you asking all of a sudden? You were never curious before."

"Well, I got a letter from him yesterday, and this bracelet. He said he got it for me once I was born." She told her mother as she held out her left wrist, showing her the silver bracelet with her engraved initials. Alison walked over to her daughter and her eyes widened as she saw the bracelet. It was in fact the same one Sirius had got her a week after she was born. "So...who is he? And why is there a B instead of an F?"

"Because that's that his last name started."

"Who is it? Is it that guy in all the photos with you Remus and Harry's father? Is it Sirius Black?" Alyssa asked seriously.

"I guess I should tell-Wait, what were you doing in my room and looking threw MY things? You know your not supposed to be in there with out my permission!"Alison raised her voice.

"I was curious okay! So, is he my father or not."

"Out, I'll see you in class today."

"What! Why can't you just tell me who my father is!"

"Because you lost that right to know when you snooped through MY things! Now go to your dorm and get ready for school!" Alison yelled at her daughter. Alyssa glared at her mother and stood up and ran out of the room, slamming the door on her way out. Alison closed her eyes and sighed heavily.

"Don't you think you were a little hard on her? She was only as-"

"No Sirius. She broke my rules, and went through my, our things. I hid those just so she wont find them and start questioning."

"Why did you hide them? Why didn't you tell her?
"How am I supposed to tell my, our, daughter that her father was sent to Azkaban for something every one thought he did, but he didn't do! That he was seen as a criminal...a murder. I couldn't do that to her! That's why I've used my maiden name. So people wouldn't give her horrible looks, to keep her away from that life. I did it for the same reason Dumbledore gave Harry to those horrible muggles. To keep her safe." Alison told him. "I'm sorry... But I've got to get ready for class."


Alyssa stormed into the girls dormitory and got ready for class. Hermione looked at her friend with concern. They grabbed their bags and headed down to the common room.

"So, talking to your mother didn't help?"

"No. Not one bit." Alyssa stated as she and Hermione walked out of the common room. "I ask her, then right when she's about to tell me the truth she gets all mad that I looked at her pictures from when she was our age! Argh! I can't stand her! She's always controlling my life!" Alyssa yelled in frustration as she sat down next to Harry at the Gryffindor table for breakfast.

"Didn't go so well?" He asked cautiously.

"No it didn't."

"Didn't find out who your father is?" Ron asked as he stuffed a piece of toast in his mouth.

"No I didn't, thought I think my hunch is correct." She stated as she took a bite of toast.

"Well well, looks like little miss Flynn isn't having a great morning?" Draco Malfoys voice was heard behind her. She turned around and came face to face with him as she took a seat directly behind her.

"Sod off Malfoy. I'm not in the mood to deal with a prat like you!" She sneered at him as she turned around and finished eating her break face. After breakfast, Ron, Harry and Alyssa walked into the Defense Against the Dark Arts class room. Alyssa was calmer now, after she told off the blond haired Slytherin. Ron and Alyssa took their seats next to each other, while Harry took the desk next to theirs, sitting by him self. The door slammed open abruptly and Professor Snape came strutting in.

"Turn to page three hundred and ninety-four." Snape ordered as he strutted to the front of the room. Alison stood up and glared at him.

"Excuse me Professor Snape, In case you have some how forgotten, when ever Professor Lupin is unable to teach, I am to teach in his place."

"Well, Professor Dumbledore specificity told me to step in today. While you must teach my class." He sneered. Alison glared as she walked out of the class room.

"Excuse me sir, but where is Professor Lupin?" Harry asked.

"That is none of your concern is it Potter? Suffice it to say that your precious Professor Lupin finds himself incapable of teaching at the present time. Now turn to page three hundred and ninety-four." Snape ordered as he turned Ron's page for him with his wand.

"Werewolves?" Ron asked as he looked at the page with surprise.

"But sir, we've only just begun learning about Red caps and Hinkypunks. We're not meant to start nocturnal beasts for weeks." Hermione states as she appeared next to Harry and she grabbed her book.

"Quiet."Snape snapped at her.

"When did she come in? Did you see her come in?" Ron asked Harry and Alyssa, but they just shook their heads no.

"Now which of you can tell me the difference between a animagus, and a werewolf?"Snape asked and Alyssa shot her hand up but Snape being who we was, ignored her. "No one? How disappointing."

"Please professor. An animagus is a witch or wizard who chooses to turn into an animal. While a werewolf doesn't have a choice in the matter. Secondly, a werewolf tends to hunt humans, and responds to the call of its own kind."Alyssa stated smartly as Malfoy howled, smirking at Alyssa, who just glared at him.

"Thank you Mister Malfoy."Snape glared. "Ms. Flynn, you have spoken out of term, and with out permission. Tell me. DO you want to turn out just like Ms. Granger and take pride in being a complete know-it-all?" He asked as he glared hardly at the curly haired girl while she just shook her head no.

"No sir, I'm sorry." Alyssa apologized but of course, Snape ignored it.

"Five points from Gryffindor." He stated. "Now thanks to Ms. Flynn, I expect two rolls of parchment on the werewolf on my desk, by Monday morning."Professor Snape announced and the whole class groaned quietly.

"But sir, Quidditch is tomorrow!" Harry stated.

"Lack of limbs do not excuse you Potter. Two rolls of parchment, on my desk. Monday morning. Page three hundred and ninety-four." He glared at Harry and went on with the lesson.


A/N: Again, I am sorry for the wait. And as I'm posting this, I am currently writing chapter five. And I hope to post it before I leave...no promises though.

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