So I had the idea for this first flashback while on the way back from San Fransisco. I hope you like it.
"Of course it is happening inside your head, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?." ~ Albus Dumbledore
The street was dark, white snow covered buildings and the road. A hooded figure walked silently down the empty street and into the village church's cemetery. With a slender hand her whipped the snow from two pale marble headstones. The first read James Potter and Lily Potter and the second Thalia Potter. Brilliant silver light flooded the cemetery as four figures surrounded by a silver aura stepped to the sides of the hooded figure.
"Such a shame." One of the two females said.
"Indeed." The hooded man nodded and removed his hood, revealing the worried face of Albus Dumbledore.
"We have seen another glimpse, months this time. She says that next time will be her rebirth, her friend is quite skilled in Wicca, called forth enough power to bring her back from the crossroads."
"She has always allied herself with powerful people, however it is not she I am worried about. How are they faring?"
"James and Lily are... capable considering." Said the younger of the two men.
"I would not expect anything else. They have always been strong however, for one child to become so close to them, only to be ripped from their grasp..." Dumbledore trailed off.
"She has no choice." The female said.
"She always has a choice Ro. It's the blessing of her gift." The male said
"Perhaps Godric, however she has failed to see that yet." Rowen said.
"Stop, both of you." The other female said.
"Helga is right, if she is truly the one the prophecy refers to and even if she is not, we cannot interfere."
"Thank you Salazar." Helga said.
"I fear I will not be around long enough to ensure that she is protected." Dumbledore said
"Not to worry, when you are needed she will ensure you come back to where the living dwell. Many are loyal to you and will do whatever you need. They can protect her until we are needed again." Rowen said. Albus nodded and turned for the first time to face the founders of Hogwarts.
"Your insight is always welcome, however I believe it is time again." The founders nodded in agreement, Rowena's hands went up to the necklace she wore around her neck. It was key to Gringotts and an antique pocket watch, Rowena unclasped the necklace and handed it to Dumbledore.
"For her Protector, something to remember the family she was taken from." Rowena's words faded as the four founders disappeared in blinding white light.
Faith tossed and turned in her sleep as her prophetic slayer dreams riddled her sleep.
The next morning Harry, Ron and Hermione walked into the Leaky Cauldron to fully awake Thalia dressed in white skinny jeans and a white floral spaghetti strap blouse and white sandals. Her silvery white hair hung in loose curls to her waist. The first thing Harry noticed was that Thalia's hair was lighter than Luna's white-blond hair, Thalia's was more silver like the moon. Thalia laughed as a groggy Faith, dressed in ripped skinny jeans and a vintage grey Coco Cola shirt tried to eat breakfast.
"Thali, you should know I'm not a morning person."
"Well your gonna have to change cause I'm now a morning, afternoon, and night person."
"Great, Energizer Bunny on crack." Sarcasm oozed from Faith's words.
"Very funny –" Thalia stopped as the trio came over. "Hey Hermione."
"Hello Thalia. I'd like to introduce my husband Ron, and Harry Potter. Ron, Harry this is Thalia and Faith" Harry waited for the looks to his scar and questions, none of which came.
"Sup." Faith said. "Your the dude who killed Voldywort, nice job. We would have helped out but the PTB are nasty little buggers about the whole 'Destiny' thing."
"You don't believe in destiny."
"I believe in destiny, I just like to get their my own way. You start finding your destiny by listing to other people you end up either dead or dying."
"Seriously Faith. Morbid much." Thalia said.
"Well we should get to Diagon Alley so we can move along." Hermione said.
"Five by five." Faith stood and followed the trio and Thalia into the back. Hermione took out her wand and tapped a brick which caused the wall to part ways into an arch. "Nice." Faith mused as Thalia grin widened.
"Do you have your letter?" Hermione asked.
"Yeah," Thalia handed Hermione the envelope.
"Good, inside is also the equipments list. We need to go to Gringotts first, though." Thalia nodded.
"Let me see that." Faith said, and Hermione handed over the letter.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Uniform
First-year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags
Course Books
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)
by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic
by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory
by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration
by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi
by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions
by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection
by Quentin Trimble
Other Equipment
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring and owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS
"We can seriously get all this stuff here?" Faith's voice was skeptical.
"Of course, Diagon Alley has all the supplies we need." Hermione explained as the men lead the group to Gringotts. The large, imposing white marble building and it's warning to thieves made Faith smile.
"So who exactly runs this place."
"Goblins." Ron answered.
"Not the most friendly of creatures mind you." Hermione warned. Faith nodded, yet hung back behind the group as they entered. Surveying the bank critically before catching up with the others. The group went to the head of Gringotts.
"Faith Lehane and Thalia Grace wish to make withdraws from their accounts." Harry announced.
"Do Ms. Lehane and Ms. Grace have their keys?" The goblin asked.
"Yes," Hermione handed the goblin Faith's key, and Thalia, being the aware human she was pulled off her key necklace and handed it to the goblin as well.
"For access to your vaults you need to answer the security protocol." The goblin turned to Faith. "What is the riddle of the place you survived?"
"From beneath you it devourers."
"Correct," the goblin turned to Thalia. "You are too young on this chance to remember, however your power alone proves your identity." The goblin got down from his desk and lead the group into a cart lit by a single light. Together they journeyed deep into the heart of Gringotts, far beyond the Lestrange vault that Harry, Ron and Hermione once visited or any other known vault.
"Vault 11854." The head goblin called as he exited the cart. First he inserted the key Hermione had given him before placing both hands on the vault door. The low hisses and clicks as the door sprung to life and opened. The head goblin stepped aside allowing Faith entry, who entered her mouth in a definitive "o" shape. The vault was covered in colums of gold, silver, and copper. Treasure ran along the edges of the vault, although what drew Faith's attention was a golden wrapped package and full money bag. Faith grabbed the two items and left the vault sealing the door behind her. Once Faith had made it back to her cart, where everyone was patiently waiting the cart began to made its way deeper into the sub-levels.
"Hermione, I didn't think Gringotts went down this far." Harry said.
"Neither did I, these vaults must belong to the oldest wizarding families in history."
"Then who are Faith's and Thalia's families? I've never heard of a family with the name Grace or Lehane."
"I don't know." Hermione admitted.
"Probably old, over time families die out or the name changes over time. Their are legends about these vaults, they say that the founders of Hogwarts themselves still hold vaults this deep." Ron whispered to Harry and Hermione.
"Really?"
"Always a tone of surprise." Ron muttered, making Hermione laugh.
"Vault 19615." The goblin called, exiting the cart along with everyone else this time. The goblin did the same ritual he preformed with Faith's vault causing the door to open.
"Whoa." Everyone except Thalia and the Goblin breathed. The vault was filled to the top with treasures lost to the world for millenniums and gold, silver, and copper coins. A large silver and black banner hung on the wall directly opposite of the door. T P G was monogramed in white script across the banner.
'TGP' Hermione thought to herself. 'Thalia Grace P- What? I should research this when we get back.'
In the center of the vault a silver money bak lay full on the floor along with a note on heavy silver parchment. 'In this place you will find the beginnings of your long life. The treasures held here have come at the oldest of prices. Be warned, yet accept the gift wrapped in silver. Silver, take pride in it, it will always mark what is yours and lead you to where you need to go.' ~ R.G. Peverell Thalia grabbed the bag and place the note in her back pocket.
"Let's go," Faith said. "this place gives me the wiggins." Thalia nodded and followed everyone out of the vault. On the long ride back to the surface everyone was quite. Hermione was contemplating who Thalia's ancestry could be and what the note had said, while Ron and Harry wondered why everything was silver. Faith was contemplating how her mission was getting more complicated by the minute and how she was going to keep Thalia safe. And lastly, Thalia was worried, worried that her memories has slowly been returning and soon, her more deadly memories would return.
