Chapter 8
Hogwarts
Rebecca stepped off the Hogwarts Express. Draco had explained that their cases and pets were taken up to the castle later. Draco had also explained that Rebecca had to go with the first years, to be sorted. She followed the crowd of talkative first years, to the black lake. There waiting for them was Hagrid. Draco had explained each of the teachers and what they looked like. Hagrid was the easiest to remember, as he was basically the largest. Rebecca jumped into one of the boats, and they were soon setting off across the lake. Thankfully no one had noticed her. Yet. They soon reached the castle, and in a matter of minutes were standing in front of a set of large oak doors. Rebecca waited for Professor McGonagall, who Draco had said always led the first years, to take them into the Great Hall. McGonagall soon appeared and began, describing the houses. Rebecca already knew them all. Gryffindor for the brave, Ravenclaw for the clever, Hufflepuff for the loyal and Slytherin for the cunning. Rebecca's heart started racing as the oak door opened up. She felt like running away, but she knew it would just complicate things. Plus she wasn't going to make Tom or anyone else, think she was afraid. Her feet managed to guide themselves into the hall. She saw four Aurors standing in the hall, two on either side of the room. She kept her face hidden, and waited for the hat to begin its song. The hat gave a small 'ahem', gaining everyone's attention, before it started to sing.
Our saviour returns today.
Five years away, and she returns.
Tasks she's faced will seem pathetic,
Compared to what she'll face this year.
She'll have to face those who hurt her bad.
She'll have to deal with unexpected news.
But most of all,
She'll have to decide between the light
Or her love.
Our saviour returns today.
The entire hall erupted into instant chatter. Stuff like 'what's the hat on about?' and 'Who's the saviour?' Rebecca had a horrible feeling that the hat was talking about her. After all she was the real saviour, and she returned today. She gulped nervously. 'Please let me wrong' she thought. Rebecca waited for her name to be called out. Soon every first year had been sorted and she was left standing in the hall, on her own. She looked up to find McGonagall rolling up her parchment. Obviously she hadn't realised there was one student left.
'Um, Professor?' asked Rebecca, gaining everyone's attention.
Professor McGonagall looked at Rebecca surprised. 'Sorry, but what's your name?'
Before Rebecca could answer, another voice spoke up.
'Pup?'
Rebecca instantly recognised the voice. She spun round, a smile on her face. There standing at the end of the hall, was her godfather. Sirius Black. She saw another figure come and stand by Sirius. Remus Lupin, her second godfather. She hadn't seen either of them for over 5 years. They had hardly come over, and when they did she was forced into her room. The last time she'd seen them was at her 10th brithday party. Her last party at the Potters. All the gifts she'd gotten had been taken away, some were given to Harry others were sent away. Both looked at her with shock.
'Oh my god Cub!' Remus cried.
'Uncle Remmy, don't cry like that.' said Rebecca, covering her ears.
'Pup, is that really you?' asked Sirius, still not looking quite sure.
'No, Uncle Siri.' Rebecca said sarcastically. 'Of course it's me.' she snapped.
Rebecca saw Sirius's face brighten up. Before she could do anything, Sirius had ran to her, picked her up and was hugging her, whilst swinging her around. Rebecca cried out in shock, and began waving her arms.
'Sirius put me down!' she shouted.
He dropped her back on her feet, and she brushed down her robes. He reached out and tucked a piece of her hair, behind her ear. Just like he used to before she left. She forced herself not to cry, with joy. She saw Remus run up, and about to hug her. She jumped back.
'I ain't fallen for that. No offence put I want to keep my bones intact.' she said, knowing Remus would hold her just as tight as Sirius had.
Remus looked sadly at her, making her feel guilty. She cursed her guilt.
'Oh sod it.' Rebecca said, and flung her arms around Remus's neck.
He didn't lift her up, and the hug wasn't as tight as Sirius's had been. Rebecca buried her face in the crook of her godfathers neck.
'I missed you both so much.' she whispered.
'We missed you too, Cub.' he said back.
Rebecca pulled herself away from Remus. She remembered that she hadn't answered McGonagall's question. She turned round and faced the professor.
'Does that answer your question?' Rebecca asked her.
McGonagall slowly nodded her head. 'Potter, Rebecca.'
Those who hadn't figured out who she was ended up gasping in shock. Rebecca rolled her eyes, and walked up to the stool. McGonagall gave her a warm smile, and placed the sorting hat on Rebecca's head.
'Well it's about time, you put me on.' called the hat, irritated.
Rebecca and some other people, who'd gotten over the shock, laughed. 'Come on and sort me then.' Rebecca said, impatiently.
'I'm about to, you have Black's impatience, for sure.' snapped the hat.
Rebecca cringed, whilst Sirius ended up laughing, except it sounded like a bark, loudly. She felt the hat searching her head.
'Hmm. Difficult. Very difficult. There's definitely bravery, seen as your here despite being nervous.'
Rebecca blushed. 'Did he have to say that?' she thought. 'Yes I did.' replied the hat in her mind. She sat up straight shocked. She hadn't known the hat could do that.
'Anyway, there's loyalty towards keeping you boyfriends name a secret.'
She saw both her 'uncles' eye her with interest. She knew that they were going to be asking a lot of questions.
'There's knowledge, curtsey of your boyfriend again.'
'Shut up about my boyfriend.' she thought. 'Fine.' replied the hat.
'And cunningness shows up, from your past achievements.'
Rebecca guessed the sorting hat was on about finding out about Tom being Voldermort.
'Hmm. I wish I could say All, because that's the best one. But seen as I'm not able to I'll go with GRYFFINDOR.'
Rebecca smiled, as cheering erupted in the hall. Although she wished she was with Draco, she knew Gryffindor wasn't that bad. McGonagall took the hat off her head, and Rebecca jumped down.
'Well done pup.' shouted Sirius.
Rebecca sighed. She knew no matter how much she asked Sirius, he would always call her pup. Just like Remus would call her cub. She waved at them both, and made her way towards the Gryffindor table. She ignored her parents gaze, and sat down. Dumbledore stood up and the hall fell quiet.
'And now I think it is time to eat.'
Food appeared on the tables, and students began to eat. Rebecca filled her plate, and began to eat. Once everyone was full the food disappeared, leaving the tables bare once again. Dumbledore stood up.
'Now that we're all fed and watered I think I will say a few words. The forest in the grounds is forbidden, and no magic should be used between classes, in the halls. Now it is time for bed.'
Everyone got up and headed for their dorms. Rebecca just stood up, when Dumbledore spoke again.
'Miss Potter could you stay behind please.'
Rebecca sighed. She'd expected this, but it didn't mean she had to like it. She saw Draco look at her, looking ready to say something. Rebecca shook her head. He nodded back, and left with his friends. She watched her godfather's leave, and sat back down. Once the hall was empty, she made her way towards the high table.
'Becky it's so nice to have you back.' said Dumbledore, in his 'grandfatherly' tone.
'It's Rebecca.' said Rebecca, annoyed.
'Why do you use your birth name?' asked Harry, who had refused to go. 'Becky or Bxs is so much cooler.'
'Because Potter, Rebecca is less common.' snarled Rebecca.
Rebecca saw Dumbledore tense. She had no doubt that Dumbledore, hadn't heard that response since Tom. Tom had told her about his Hogwarts day, and his interview with Dumbledore, when he tried to get the DADA job.
'Is that all?' asked Rebecca, tiredly.
'Rebecca Potter don't use that tone.' Lily snapped.
'It's just that I have at least 3 people to see before I go to bed.' continued Rebecca, ignoring Lily.
'I won't keep you longer than required.' said Dumbledore, using his 'grandfatherly' tone again. 'The main question is where have you been?'
'I was found by the guy, who is now my boyfriend.' replied Rebecca.
'I see, but I ask you how you managed to escape Lord Voldermort?' asked Dumbledore, with the annoying twinkle in his eye.
Rebecca began to laugh. 'You foolish old man. I wasn't taken by Voldermort. I ran away.'
'Excuse me?' asked Dumbledore, losing the twinkle.
'I ran away. I was sick of my treatment at the Potter's, so I left. Although I do regret, not keeping in contact with my godfathers.'
'They aren't your godfather's anymore.' snarled James.
'What?' snapped Rebecca, turning to face him.
'We removed them around 2 years' ago.' said Lily.
'That would have made me 13, which means that in order for Sirius and Remus to have been removed from their posts as godfathers, I would have had to sign a document. Now since I haven't signed anything, I can safely say that they are still my godfathers.'
'They were removed as Harry's godfathers, and they will be removed as yours.' stated James, grabbing Rebecca by her arm tightly. 'And you will do well to remember to do as I say, and not argue.'
Rebecca smirked, before grabbing hold of James's hand. She wrenched his hand away and shoved him hard. James was sent flying backwards, and landed against the wall. Rebecca hadn't meant for it to be that strong, but her magic had aided her with more strength than she had intended.
'Dad!' cried Harry, as he ran to him.
'James are you O.K.?' asked Lily, panicked.
James glared at Rebecca. 'What the hell was that?' he shouted.
'Self Defence. Thanks to my boyfriend, I'm quite good at it. Though he's much better.'
'That's very impressive Rebecca.' said Dumbledore, with a twinkle in his eye.
'Save it headmaster. I have no intention on joining you, so don't waste your breath. Now if you don't mind I have my godfather's to visit, and a friend in another house.'
'Who the hell do you know in another house?' asked Harry.
'Never you mind.' snapped Rebecca, and with that she stormed out the room.
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