Fandom: Harry Potter
Main Pairing: Orion Black III/Theia Johnson
Side Pairings: Arcturus Black/Melania Black, Ignatius Prewett/Lucretia Black, one-sided Walburga Black/Orion Black III, one-sided Tom Riddle/Theia Johnson, and mentions of Regulus Black I/Shanti Patil
Warnings: alternate universe; female!Harry (Harriet turned Theia); time travel; het; Walburga Black is a witch and her parents aren't much better; mild language; a large Black family with plenty of Original Characters; Tom Riddle is a creep; bashing of Sirius Black the Second; and mild physical violence
Summary: Harriet Potter wished on to star to save Sirius. She traveled back in time to meet the Blacks of the 1940s, and she became Theia Johnson.
Wish Upon a Star
Chapter VII
Walburga dragged Orion from the library without another word. Theia watched them with a sad-looking frown before smirking when Walburga was out of the library. She was proving to be her own undoing – and maybe that of her parents.
"Izzi!" Theia called, as she collected the copied books.
The house-elf appeared and bowed. "Yes, Miss Theia?" she said. "How can Izzi helps you?"
"Can you take these back to my room?" she asked, motioning to the piles of books she organized.
"Yes, Izzi is happy to, Miss Theia," the house-elf answered. She bowed before disappearing, along with the books.
With the house-elf and the copied books gone, Theia turned her attention to collecting and returning the originally books. As she did so, Lucretia and another young woman found her.
"There you are, Theia!" Lucretia said, frantically. "You have to come with us."
Theia glanced over at Lucretia. "I take you've seen your brother with Walburga," she stated, continuing to returned the books.
Lucretia frowned. "Yes," she answered. "Have you?"
Theia nodded. "I might have set Walburga up," she said.
Lucretia's eyes widened.
"No way!" declared Lucretia's companion. She looked like a Black: long dark hair, grey eyes, and high-cheek bones.
A smile bloomed across Lucretia's lips. "That's very Slytherin of you, Theia!" she declared.
Theia smiled at the young girl before turning her eyes to the other girl. "I'm Theia Johnson," she said, holding out her right hand with the Heir Betrothal Ring visible.
The other girl's eyes fell on it and her eyes widened. "I'm Aries Cassiopeia Nott," she said, reaching out to shake Theia's hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, my lady."
"No need to be so formal, Aries," Theia said with a gentle smile. "Please, call me Theia."
"O-of course, Theia," Aries said.
Theia turned back to books. She recognized the name Aries Cassiopeia Nott as someone Walburga blasted off of the Tapestry. She was the only child of Cassiopeia Black Nott and Thaddeus Nott. From what Theia remembered, Aries married a half-blood Hufflepuff named Eugene Brown. Aries went on to study and design wards for Gringotts while Eugene was a Curse Breaker. They died in 1980 when a tunnel collapsed on them and their party while exploring in Egypt. Aries made a small fortune from her wards, all of which her patented in her name and her husband found a few valuable magical artifacts, including the Cat's Eye. From what Theia knew about Walburga and gathered, she assumed Walburga disowned Aries because she didn't like the woman. Disinheriting Aries was a foolish mistake, and it was one Theia wouldn't be repeating.
Once Theia was finished with the books, she followed Lucretia and Aries to the Ballroom. When she entered, she found herself staring many Black family members. There were more than she expected. She spotted Mr. Black – Arcturus, she corrected herself – speaking with a few other men, including his brother, Regulus Black the First. Melania was speaking with Arcturus' sister, Lycoris Black. After a little more searching, she found Orion talking with a few of his cousins with Walburga clutching his arm.
With Lucretia and Aries, Theia walked over to join Orion and his circle of relatives. Walburga sneered at her and moved closer to Orion. Theia's eyes narrowed, but she didn't say anything. Walburga would learn her place soon enough.
"I don't think I know you," a young man next to Theia said. He had blonde hair, grey eyes, and tall build. "I'm Alphard Black," he said, offering Theia his hand. Theia knew Alphard was Sirius' favorite uncle. He was blasted off of the Tapestry by Walburga when he assisted Sirius.
Theia glanced at Orion from the corner of her eye. He nodded his head once, giving permission to socialize with Alphard. Alphard didn't know she was the future Lady Black, but he was a pure-blood gentleman. The same rules applied between a female betrothed socializing with other wizards as the male betrothed with other witches. All those outside of the immediate family needed permission from the betrothed.
"I'm Theia Johnson," she said, taking his hand with her left one and offering him a smile.
"What's your relation to the Black family?" Alphard asked, curious.
"I'm Melania's ward," she answered, remembering her new backstory. "My godfather recently passed away, and he asked Melania to look after me until I'm of age."
Alphard smiled. "She has a large heart," he said, longing in his tone. Walburga was his parents' favorite child. His father had plans of her marrying Orion someday soon. Pollux Black longed to control the Black family while Irma Black dreamt of the prized jewelry locked away in Melania's vault.
"Yes, I've noticed that," Theia agreed.
Theia spoke with Alphard, getting to know him a little better. Lucretia and Aries joined in their conversation. Alphard was starting his fifth year and Aries was starting her sixth. The two were pleased to learn Theia was attending Hogwarts in September, and they encouraged to her join them in Slytherin.
While they conversed, Alphard caught sight of the Heir Betrothal Ring. His eyes widened and he paled before his eyes darted over to his second cousin. Theia noticed immediately.
"Orion already gave his permission," Theia stated. "I received it before shaking your hand."
Alphard nodded, looking relieved and unable to say anything due to shock. Acting familiarly with another wizard's betrothed was heavily frowned upon and it went against numerous traditions.
"And please," Theia quickly added, "called me Theia."
"Of course," Alphard said, clearing his throat a little. "My parents are going to be pissed," he whispered, eyes darting over to his sister. Her dreams and plans of being Lady Black were gone. There was no way Orion would chose Walburga over Theia. And at the off chance he did, Orion would either be influenced by love potions or just plain stupid.
"Not as much as my parents," Lucretia stated, "when they find out how badly Walburga's been treating Theia."
Alphard eyed his sister again. He believed that. He knew his sister rather well, she was a pure-blood snob all the way. Honestly, she acted like a Malfoy.
Silence fell between the group as they watched Walburga hang off Orion's arm. The young man had tried to shake her off, but Walburga wouldn't have it. Orion was too polite to cause a large scene at the Reunion.
"I think we should go find my parents," Lucretia declared, grabbing Theia's elbow.
The three girls walked away with Alphard following behind. This was too interesting to pass up, and Alphard wanted to make sure Arcturus knew he had permission to befriend Theia. Arcturus Black valued for tradition.
When Melania noticed her daughter, Theia, and two of the Black children making their way towards her, she hushed her conversation.
"My, Lucretia, you've grown," Lycoris Black said as she stared at her niece. She noticed the others with her niece. She recognized Alphard and Aries, but not the other girl. Lycoris was a middle-aged woman with dark hair, grey eyes, and pale skin.
"Hello, Aunt Lycoris," Lucretia said, dropping her hold on Theia's elbow so she could hug her aunt.
Standing around with Melania and Lycoris were Irma Black, Phoebe Black, and Jessica Black. Each of the women had married into the Black family. Irma was the wife Pollux. She had large woman with a round shape, brown hair, and narrowed hazel eyes. Phoebe Black was the second wife of Scorpius Black. She was a short woman with red hair, blue eyes, and pale skin. Jessica Black was the second wife of Castor Black. She was an average woman with a regular build and regular height, brown hair, brown eyes, and a kind smile.
"Lucretia," Irma Black said, "who's your friend?" Her narrowed eyes were trained on Theia.
Theia took a deep breath and forced herself not to say anything. Irma Black had addressed Lucretia and not her.
"This is Theia Johnson," Lucretia replied. "She's –"
"She's Melania's ward," Alphard said, cutting his second cousin off. It was rude, but he wanted to see his mother's reaction. If she knew Theia was Orion's betrothed, she would treat Theia was false politeness.
This fanfiction story is a part of If Wishes Were Upgrades Collection, which is a series of unrelated oneshots and multi-chaptered fanfiction stories based off of drabbles from If Wishes Were Boggarts.
Original: "Thirty Five: Wish"