Chapter 4
Elaine's POV
I took one last look in my vanity mirror and a pair of sea green eyes stared right back. My mother's eyes I thought then as my daily activity I looked to the upper right corner of the mirror and saw my mother smiling and waving back at me.
Ever since I was six and asked what happened to my mom my dad just felt the need to get me a picture of her. I love that we have pictures and memories of her, but that all they are memories. And I especially didn't like this years picture.
Yes I said this years picture. Every year I get older my dad will give me a picture of mom when she was my age along with another gift. So when I was seven I got a fake wand to play with and a picture of my mom when she was seven. And everyone is right I do look like her.
Everyone who ever knew my mother and has seen me has always said I look just like her. Even Grandmother said that when I was a baby I looked like her. I have everything of hers. Her color hair, eyes, nose, and the freckles plastered on my nose. Now I know it's supposed to be good to look like your mother and I love that I look like her but its also really terrible especially for my dad.
Every year since we started the tradition dad has given all the pictures of mom to me. But not this year, this year I had to get the picture from Clarissa. Clarissa is my older sister who is now 21 years old but she is as good as a mother. And I think I knew the reason why my dad didn't give me my picture this year and why he hadn't been around almost at all. Every year I get older, every year it gets closer to the time he saw my mom for the first time.
"Elaine get down here now, were leaving!" I heard Clarissa yell from downstairs.
I was entering my third year at Hogwarts this year. And I'm only eleven. Iv been in first year at the school for two years before now. I was nine and already a genius in everything magic so when one of my fathers partners at work came to check up on something and saw me performing controlled magic he sent word to the Ministry and thus my Hogwarts career. Though this year was so special because it was supposed to be my first year.
When Claire called again I ran my brush through my hair once more then left my room and went down the grand staircase. When I got downstairs I saw my whole family waiting.
"Well finally 'Laine I thought we were going to have to leave without you" My only brother Richard joked.
"Yes because you all would defiantly leave without me, but of course Lexi or Lorraine would have told me." I shot back.
"Which reminds me to tell all of you to not tell or show anything that would give anything away about Lexi or Lorraine." Said dad coming in to the foyer. "All right lets get moving don't want to be late do we?"

Harry's POV
 I just barely got through the barrier to the Hogwarts Express then, once on the other side was swarmed by the reporters asking all sorts of questions.
"We are not answering any questions now LEAVE US BE!" Dads voice boomed sending the reporters scattering.
"James, was that really necessary?" My mom scolded dad while she was consoling my teary eyed little sister Ava.
"Ava what are you so sad about you'll be in Hogwarts next year and your going to be able to play with Ginny all this year." I said trying to her down, and by the looks of it I did a good job because she brightened up with a smile.
Our family had been friends with the Weasley's since we were children and our parents all worked except for Mrs. Weasley. So me and Ron became friends and Ava and Ginny became known as the two redheads. Ava had Lily's red hair and James's hazel eyes, Ginny also had red hair with freckles all over her face. The two became best friends at once and both were the same age so that just added to it.
"Harry go onto the train before any other reporters come" Dad told me. Then I hugged him and gave mom a kiss on the cheek while Ava came up to me sniffing again.
"What? You're actually going to miss me little sister" I said in a joking tone.
But Ava just smirked at me and said "You wish big brother" Then she turned back to mom again.
With one last wave I hopped onto the train and tried to find an empty compartment.
A little while later I finally saw the Weasley's get here and saw Ron hop on the train as if in search of something. He then found Harry, smiled and sat down.
"And where were you Ronald" I said in my best Percy imitation but still very curious.
Ron sighed "We had trouble with Ginny, she was getting all teary and it took mom long enough to calm her down than to yell at Fred and George for setting off one of their pranks… again."
I was about to respond when both of us heard a commotion outside the train. There was a large family coming in through the barrier and the reporters, sensing a story with a big headline.
"Who is that family" I asked Ron, who looked like he was pondering something then he snapped his fingers as if he remembered something.
"Oh those are the Wise's, big family as you can see. The father works in the Ministry of Magic he comes by sometimes to meet my father or mother."
Something was eerily familiar about the family as I watched as they all batted away the reporters and an older girl bent down next to a girl that looked about my age and say something in a whisper then the younger girl hugged the older one. She then went to her father who was consoling a younger girl that looked about Ava's age as she was teary eyed also. But she said something quickly to him them give him a hug and kiss, then finally hug her little sister tight before letting go and heading toward the train. I watched as the reporters swarmed around her once she was far enough away from her family. It looked as though she had done it many times before as she batted at the reporters and headed into the train.

Lily's POV
 I felt my breath catch in my throat. I tugged on the arm of James's jacket and when he looked at me I knew he saw what I saw too.
And then as if he knew we were watching him, Regis Wise said something to his daughter. Probably Clarissa I thought as I counted the years backwards. And then I turned to Ava who had seemed to find Ginny and smiled, then turned backs towards Regis who was walking towards them.
"Regis" I greeted him "I wasn't expecting you really"
"Didn't forget that I had children already did you Lily?" He questioned me with a small smile.
"Well you haven't been around at all so I could easily forget." I said in a joking manner. But it didn't look as if Regis thought it was a joke as his face went back to the same expressionless one he had when I and James saw him in the hospital 10 years ago.
I quickly back tracked "I'm sorry Regis, I shouldn't have said that its just- I was joking i-
"Lily" Regis said covering my mouth with his hand "Its fine I overreact to a lot of things these days."
"Thank you, I really am sorry though, I cant believe that got over it though I rea-"
James cut her off "Lily your rambling. Regis it really is good to see you again"
"And you too James, well I must be going I have to get my daughters home be-"
Then I saw a flurry of red flash by me and run into Regis's arms. And then I saw that it was his daughter.
"Daddy Lexi said that bad things were going to happen to me without Elaine around." His daughter said while sniffling and hugging Regis close.
He laughed quietly "Evie I promise nothing is going to happen to you while Elaine's away your sister just likes a laugh." Regis said, trying to consol her
"Dad I swear those two are going to be the death of her." A new voice sounded behind me and James. Then I realized who the voice belonged to.
"Clarissa?" I asked in a curious voice. She did look different, her freckles were now gone to reveal a flawless face and she had the same brown eyes as Regis, and had very dark brown hair cascade down to the middle of her back like straight silk. All in all she looked very different than she did when he was 11.
She looked at me for a moment the she squealed "Lily! Oh its been such a long time! Look at you, you look amazing!"
"I should be the one saying that to you Claire. Look at yourself! You're all grown up, and beautiful too!" I gushed at her.
"Thank you! James oh" She went over to James as he hugged her and kissed her on her cheek.
"Lily is right Claire you look all grown up." James said to her in a complimenting voice.
Clarissa just laughed. "Thank you. And now, Evie come on lets get out here."
The girl Evie was about to follow her until I came up with an idea. "Wait! I have an idea why don't you meet our daughter. She is about her age. Hold on."
I went over to where Ava and Ginny were talking about thing thy were going to do over the summer when I interrupted them.
"Ava come with me. I want you to meet somebody you and Ginny could play with this summer.
Ava attention was diverted the moment I said someone new to play with and I pointed over to where Evie was standing with Regis and Clarissa.
She saw her and raised her eyebrows at probably the most beautiful 10 year old there could be. Evie had light brown eyes with a flawless face and wavy dark red brown hair that ran to her waist. But above all she did have red hair so the three of them could be friends.
Ginny I'll be back." Ava stated casually. I nodded at her and the both of us headed back to where James and Regis were talking and Evie and Clarissa were talking.
We walked up to them with Ava at my side and Evie at Clarissa's. When no one spoke I decided to be the first one.
"Ava this is Evie" Lily introduced Evie to the girl. Then Evie spoke for the first time.
"My names actually Evana but you can call me Evie." She said but then Clarissa pinched her.
"Ow! What was that for im just telling them my full name?" Evie defended herself.
But Clarissa cut into her defense "And Evie this is Ava, I know that you always wanted someone to be around your own age."
"Its nice to meet you Evie" Ava said solemnly.
"Okay well I think that's your cue to leave Evie while we talk." Clarissa told Evie who huffed and then walked away.
"You too Ava go back to over to Ginny." I told Ava who quickly walked away getting the uncomfortable feeling that was creeping in the air. Then I turned back to Regis to find out what we had missed in the 10 years.

Elaine's POV
 After I got out of the swarm of the reporters and dodging questions they asked I got onto the train to find a compartment.
When I found a compartment with only one boy in it I decided that with the scar on his forehead I might as well take a chance.
"Do you mind if I sit in here?" I asked him nicely.
"Ummm yeah sure." He said though he didn't look certain.
I sat down and looked out the window while he stared at me then back out the window. It was about 7 minutes of this until I finally spoke up again.
"Harry whatever you want to ask, just ask." I said fed up with all the staring.
He looked almost embarrassed that he was caught. "Well I was just wondering if well that was your mom. And I only ask because she looks a lot like you."
My eyes had definitely just bulged out of my head before I answered with a laugh. "Harry, that isn't even close to my mother. That's my sister."
"Oh, sorry but if you don't mind my asking where is your mother?"
I sighed. Again another question about my mother. But after that reporter attack I didn't want to answer anything about her or give anything away.
"Lets just say that the person who gave you that scar" I pointed to his scar "came a week before he came to you, but my family wasn't as lucky." And with that I stood up to leave.
"Ill see you around Harry." I then exited the compartment to go find my sisters and brothers after I heard the train whistle blow. We were finally off to Hogwarts. But before I went to find the rest of my family I looked at the window and saw Clarissa still standing at the platform, and still waving. And beside her were my dad and little sister following in suit. It was then that I realized that I really did have the best family in my world.