I forgot to thank J.F.C for the amazing idea of the Flashback!

The last time we were with Harry(Marry) he was off to bed and laughing at his peers for calling him beautiful. Now ONWARD!


All the sudden I woke from a start. I found this very peculiar for I did not have a nightmare in fact I dreamt of nothing that night. I heard no taps on the windows that might signal an owl. I heard no footsteps. I figured it is the anxiousness of going to that dreadful place. I did not try not to go back to sleep for I knew I could not, so instead I grabbed my slippers from under my bed and my robe that was on a simple red, velvet chair made of oak wood I believe.

The chair was in front of a small table, that I used for private means, it had two candlesticks, one on both ends of the table, a quill, a bottle of ink, a small bowl for fruit, some parchment and a seal. This was in front of a small stone fireplace that had a red tapestry, with my families crest in the middle, above the fireplace. I found the room quite plan.

I sat down in the chair enjoying the warmth of the always lit fireplace. I then looked at my time keeper that was in the corner, next to the fireplace. It was only 4 o'clock. I had three more hours until Sirius and Remus were to come and get me. I turned back to the fire and could not help, but remember that Tom and I talked through it not too long ago. I sat staring at the fire for a few more second then stood to open the windows curtains that were next to me. It was dark, but I knew it was snowing. I knew this would be the last snowfall I will see in my home land until next year.

In a few hours we will be leaving for Northern Scotland. We will be staying at the Fortress of Grimwald. Some think that by going to Scotland we are still in the English kingdom. How wrong they are, in fact they have different laws, traditions and ways of dress. Some people call their ways barbaric; I say they are relaxed. And many of the people in both courts cannot bier one another. I even have a few lords and earls that I would rather see dead before they even dare to kiss my hand. This however does not tamper with our long and tedious procedures as we have to do before thinking about going to any other country.

The moment we are told that we would be traveling to another country; We immediately have to check for the other country's style of clothing and refresh ourselves with the language and customs. If one has forgotten the ways, or language than their days are consisted of nothing, but the nations ways. This is VERY tedious.

This is a tradition in the wizarding court that has been done since the beginning. It helps us seem connected to all of the subjects and their countries. I just find this yet again tedious, but yet it is smart. We do this to show peace and acceptance of one another. We after all live under one king, but many sires.

I turned to my time keeper once again, only a minute had passed. I sighed. I wanted to go outside so badly. I know though that there is now way out. Tom has every entrance blocked off. Remus and Sirius helped him find every secret passage from all rooms to the outdoors. This took them one day to find them then put two guards in front of every door. Even the outdoors are heavily guarded. It was insane.

I then had the thought that Sirius could go out with me. He is awake at this time to oversee the changing of the guard. He then comes to check up on me IMMEDIATELY afterwards. He usually is the one to suggest outings like this before we start to travel. He says that it is good to get energy out before taking cross country trips. Also the full moon is next week so there shall be no reason to object.

I hear soft padded footsteps coming closer. I heard faint voices outside my door; I could hear two pairs of footsteps leaving and another two taking position. There was then a small rattling of keys. Sirius peaked his head in through the door, and immediately had a look of horror on his face. He quickly scanned the room till he spotted me next the window and let out a sigh of relief. Sirius quickly closed the door sauntered over to me, instantaneously picking me up until I was level with him.

"Why are you not in bed, sleeping? We have a long journey tomorrow; none of us wants to deal with a cranky you." Sirius said.

"I was suddenly awoken by something that I did not know of." I stated emotionlessly and completely ignoring the last of my godfathers statement.

"Well then I think it is high time to get you back to bed then." He was about to carry me over to my bed when I suddenly stopped him by saying, "Sirius, I was actually wondering if we could go outside in the snow."

"Outside, now? Why? It is very dark and cold out. You are so small too that I am afraid I might lose you." He said with a smile. I aimed a punch to his laughed at me full-heartedly as he lay me down. "Oh, Marry, Marry, Marry, what a baby you are."

"I AM NOT!" I was a little irritated about being called a baby. I was now kneeling on my knees looking up at Sirius as best I could. (I only barely came to his upper chest.)

"In many ways you resemble a babe." He said slipping into his formal speech. "You are weak, small, fragile and frail and have the look of innocents such as a baby."

"You are a strange old man." Upon saying this I was pounced upon by a giant black dog. The dog started to lick my face. "EWWW! SIR-aahh S-asrfg! STOP!" I couldn't help but laugh at the big dog. Then Sirius turned back into human form and started to tickle me mercilessly.

"STOP SIRIUS!"

"Are you going to take back what you said?"

"No. For you- aaaaaaaaaahhhhhAH-! Are FFFFFFFFFfgghhhaah! 3,000-ANNAAAANNA! years old! AAAAAAAAAAHHHH! SIRIUS!"

"For your information I am 2,598 years old! I am NOT 3,000!"

"Yet." About ten more minutes of being tickled by human Sirius and slobbered on by the dog, Sirius finally let up.

"Sirius I still wanna go outside."

"Okay." He sighed. He got up reluctantly and went to my wardrobe. "Marry, come here." He took off my robe and shift. Upon doing this is I was greeted with a blast of cold air. I usually am embarrassed with being nude no matter who, or how many times I have done this, but I was too cold to care. When upon feeling the cold I curled myself up as much as one can while standing.

Sirius did not even try coaxing me out of the position. He simply shoved the chemise over my head and tugged my arms through the sleeves. He put on at least three more chemises before I stopped him.

"What are you doing?"

"It is extremely cold outside. I fear, that even with a cloak it still would be to cold." He finished my under dressings with two pairs of stocking.

"What, no corset, hoop-skirt nothing else?"

"Well of course! I still need to put the dress, shoes, wig on you. No, the other things are not needed." I smiled brightly up at him. I was so happy that I did not need to wear the silly, painful and stiff stuff. Upon seeing me smile he was patted my head and kissed my scar.

"Okay, let me see. Wig?" Sirius asked.

"Check." I answered

"Chemise?"

"All four. Check."

"Stockings?"

"Three checked for."

"Dress?"

"Check." The dress was simple yet elegant. It was scarlet red with a fleur-de-lis pattern. The back of this dress laces up and has a hidden modesty panel, which leaves breathing room. No coset needed and the dress just hung off of you and flowed naturally. I loved the feeling of complete freedom that the dress preseted to you.

"Boots?"

"Check." The boots were simple, black, knee-length women sized shoes. They were great use to me when I went flying, and any other outdoor activities.

"Cloak?"

"Check." The cloak was black and lined with white fur. It was cozy.

"Hat?"

"Check." Also white furred. Very soft and cozy.

"Ready?"

"Check."I answered this with excitement.

"Then shall we?" He picked up a lite candlestick and then presented his arm to me.

"We shall." I took it, and we took our leave through the secret passage.

The passage was a long, narrow and dark hallway with a sudden step. If not for the candlesticks light I would have fallen. The steps went down in a spiral and stopped at a black, wooden door. Upon opening the door there were two guards at the ready.

They asked a few questions, and once answered correctly they let us pace.


We spent at least two hours playing in the snow. We made sure to stay away from the East Wing where the housing of Remus, Sirius and I was settled. We did not want Moony to come out here to just drag us inside.

We were having great fun. We had many lanterns outside with us that magically followed us, so this way we could do anything we wanted.

We did horseback riding, sledding skating, we even made things out of the snow. It ended when we saw the sky begin to brighten. Sirius cast a few spells to make it look like no one has even touched the snow yet. We raced each other inside. We tripped and fell and pushed on another over all the way to the servants quarters entrance.

Upon reaching the brightly lite quarters we saw how muddy we have gotten from all of our activities. We laughed loudly and gaily at one another. Our happiness was soon depleted when a cough was heard. We turned to see Remus standing on the stairs, leaning against against the wall. Saying he looked furious would be an understatement.

"Remus! How are you my lovely?" Sirius said with a hint of worry, but not losing his loving smile.

"Sirius Black and Marry Potter," Now we are in DEEP trouble. "Follow me."


"WHAT ON EARTH WOULD POSSESS YOU TO GO OUTSIDE?! WITH NO GUARDS, SOME LIGHT AND WITH NO WEAPONS!?"

"We had our wands." I answered in a small voice.

"YOU SHOULD NOT EVEN BE OUT THERE AT THIS TIME OF NIGHT!"

"Now Moony, Marry and I just wanted to have some fun."

"IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT!?"

"Yes." Sirius answered.

"THE PROTECTION OF MARRY IS TOP PRIORITY! NO ANDS, IFS, BUTS OR ANYTHING ON THAT LINE!"

"I am sorry Moony." Sirius bowed and then walked up to Remus and kissed his cheek.

"Go bathe you muddy dog." Remus shoved him playfully.

"As you wish." Sirius kissed my scar and then left for his bath.

"Marry, I want you to have fun and freedom, but at the same time you have to be aware of the consequences." Remus said solemnly, yet lovingly.

"I just want to be me and only me! I would also like more freedoms! I want to do what the others do!" Upon saying this I know I was pissing Remus off. I could honestly not give a fuck about it either. I was sick and tired of hiding! I do not have to ask 'How much longer?' for I KNOW and it also kills me inside to know that it would take CENTURIES to be just me!

"I UNDERSTAND YOU WANT MORE FREEDOMS, BUT YOU MUST REMEMBER THAT WE ONLY THINK OF YOUR PROTECTION AS FOREMOST IMPORTANT!" Remus took a deep breath and then motioned for me to go closer to him. Once I was in front of him, he took me in his arms and petted my hair while saying,"Marry, I love you with ALL my heart, and all I want from you is to comply until we no longer have to do this no more." If someone was to walk in right now you would have seen in Remus's eyes the love of me that only a father could have.

"That could take forever though. Also I am considered a child till I am at least 400 years of age. Even then you are considered a teenager! I am 14 NOW and I am treated like a babe!"

"Now is not the time to discuss this. We need to get you cleaned, dressed and feed. Then to Scotland we go."


Remus bathed me and dressed. My dress was the same as earlier except the dress color was burgundy and my wig was curled loosely. I wasn't allowed to wear my boots. Instead I wore black flats. Remus escorted me to breakfast.

I sat at the head of the table, and did not talk unless asked questions. After breakfast was cleared we learned our traveling schedule. The eight children would ride with two guards in the second carriage. Then the adults would ride in their family carriages with some of guards and three members of their house staff. Remus, Sirius, Mad-eye, Kingsley and I would be in the first carriage.

Guards will be on all sides of the many carriages. Once we get to York, we will stay in the palace for a few hours then the real placement of the carriages will begin. This is called 'The placement of Power.'


The carriages were loaded and the guards ready. Everyone was climbing in their respectable carriages. I, however, stopped and looked at the castles grand-entrance saying good-bye until next year.

Mad-eye saw that I stopped and stood only a few strides behind me. I quickly turned and walked briskly to my carriage before Mad-eye could do anything to hurry me along.

I settled next to the window and covered myself in a thick quilt. Once the bumpy carriage ride began I turned my head and watched fade away until I could see it no more.


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