Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.

I know there are some of you who are wondering when people are going to find out about Abby being James' daughter. I plan on having a couple of people find out soon. Abby does not want to tell anyone because she feels that no one will her believe her. She is afraid that people will think that she is trying to get the Potter money and possible the fame. And although we know that Harry would love to have family, Abby does not know that.

I have a couple of ideas on how Abby can prove that her father is James Potter, but if you have any ideas I would love to hear them. I still haven't figured out exactly how I want it to happen.

I am happy to see so many people enjoying my story.

The Italic words are from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.


A New School Year

Abby's summer went by miserably slow. Most of her summer was spent alone at home reading while her mother was at work. She would see her grandmother occasionally when her mom worked.

She did get to do some fun things. Her mom was able to get a few days off of work and they took a short vacation to the beach. She went and visited Alicia a few times, which she always enjoyed.

She also saw Roger a couple of times over the summer. Of course that meant that Abby had to tell her mom about him, which prompted a long somewhat awkward conversation about boys and dating. But Abby was thankful that her mom was honest with her and didn't sugar coat things.

It was not a bad summer, however Abby was thankful when September first finally came. She was looking forward to the busyness of school. She looked forward to seeing her friends on a daily bases too. And of course she missed being able to use magic.

They arrived at the station very early. Unfortunately Diana had to get to work, and so Abby was one of the first students to arrive at the station. There were a few other early birds, but not many.

"I'm sorry dear that you have to be so early." Diana pulled her daughter into a tight hug.

"It's ok mom. I understand that they needed you to work today. Don't worry." Abby returned the hug.

"I love you Abby dear. Take care and don't forget to write."

"I will mom. You take care too. Don't work too hard. I promise mom that when I graduate I will take care of you so you don't have to work so much." Abby said sincerely.

"You don't need to worry about me." Her mom said as tears formed in her eyes. "Well, I need to go. Let me know if you need anything." After one more hug, Diana left and Abby was climbing onto the train.

She found a compartment in the middle of the train. After stowing away her trunk, she let Asha out of her basket. She sat with her cat on her lap and an open book. Slowly the train started to fill up around her.

"There you are!" Alicia exclaimed as she came skipping into the compartment. Abby closed her book. Since she had a cat on her lap, Alicia sat next to her and gave her a hug sitting down.

"Did you have a good rest of the summer?" Abby asked her best friend.

"Not bad. You?"

"A bit boring, but alright."

Not long after Alicia showed up, a bushy haired girl showed up. Hermione peeked her head in and smiled. She shyly sat next to Abby and gave her a hug.

"How was the rest of you summer Hermione?" Abby asked the younger girl. They had been exchanging letter all summer.

"Very good. But I am happy for school to start." Abby chuckled.

"I am looking forward to it too."

"Well I'm going to find a compartment and try and track down Harry and Ron." Hermione said as she stood up.

"Don't expect Ron to get here anytime soon. They are always running late and usually get here just before the train leave." Alicia commented.

"Harry was staying with the Weasleys, so they both will probably be here just before the train leaves then." Hermione sighed. She left the compartment as Angelina came in.

The train was filling up quickly and it was getting loud as students were greeting friends they hadn't seen in a while. Lee popped his head in and let the girls know that he would be back once the train started to move. When the whistle blew signaling the students that the train was going to be leaving soon, there was a frantic frenzy outside the train as parents said goodbye and students tried to get on the train.

"Do you mind if I joined you for the ride?" Roger said from the doorway. Abby looked up and smiled. Angelina got up and gave her seat next to Abby to Roger. Soon after that a small group of red heads appeared in the doorway.

"That was close!" Fred exclaimed.

"Almost didn't make it this year." George commented. The twins plopped down on a seat leaving a red headed girl standing in the doorway. There was no doubt about who she was. She was most certainly the youngest Weasley.

"You must be Ginny." Abby said giving her a smile. Ginny nodded.

"Don't let this shy act deceive you. She takes after us more then Percy." Fred laughed. Ginny turned red.

"Yeah, you don't want to get on her bad side." George remarked. Ginny gave George a swift kick, who happened to be closer to her than Fred, and ran away. "See what I mean!" The whole compartment laughed as George nursed his leg.

"Hey Fred and George, have you seen your brother and Harry?" Hermione said as she poked her head into the compartment.

"No, we went through the barrier before them, and Mom told us to get onto the train right away." George said.

"Ok, thanks," Hermione left.

The seven teenagers spent the rest of the train ride hanging out, talking and having fun. The trolley came by and they bought some treats. After the trolley lady left the twins started to tell the other about their adventure flying their dad's car to go get Harry. Using their normal tennis style story telling, they recounted how they snuck out in the middle of the night, flew the car to Little Whinging and broke Harry out of the house.

"We nearly didn't make it." Fred exclaimed.

"Harry's uncle had him by the ankle, and the three of us had to pull as hard as we could to get him into the car."

"It was an epic adventure."

"And we almost got away with it."

"You mean your mom caught you?" Lee asked.

"Yup." They said in unison.

"Spent the rest of the day de-gnoming the garden." Fred said leaning back and taking a bite from a chocolate frog.

"I can't believe Harry's relatives put bars on his window." Abby said quietly. She could not believe that anyone would do that to a twelve year old. What was Harry home life like?

The rest of the ride went by quickly. When the train arrived at the Hogsmeade station students departed the train and the usual chaos was present. First years were being called over to Hagrid, while older students pushed their way to the carriages.

When Abby and her friends reached the Great Hall, she said goodbye to Roger as they went over to the Gryffindor table and he went to the Ravenclaw table. Abby spotted Hermione, who was still alone.

"Where are the boys?" Abby asked her.

"I don't know. I still can't find them. I don't think they were on the train." Hermione responded a bit panicked.

"It's alright. I am sure that if they somehow missed the train, the professors will find a way to get them here." Abby tried to give her a reassuring smile, however she was just as concerned about them.

They sat down and soon the Sorting Ceremony began. Abby clapped for the first years, especially the new Gryffindors. When Ginny was finally sorted into Gryffindor, the students started their feast.

Throughout the feast, a funny rumor started to spread through the Great Hall. It always amazed Abby how quickly stories could spread at Hogwarts. Harry and Ron apparently had flown a car to Hogwarts and crashed into the Whomping Willow. The twins and Lee could not stop talking about it.

When the students were dismissed and the Gryffindors returned to the tower, the only thing anyone could talk about was Harry and Ron's entrance. Abby watched from the corner as the boys finally showed up and the tower wouldn't leave them alone.

"They are being treated like royalty." Hermione muttered as she sat next to Abby.

"Yeah, well, it's not everyday that students arrive by car." Abby responded

"I know. But they broke so many rules, and they don't even seem remorseful." Hermione said exasperated. She sighed and went up to bed. Abby decided to follow.

Abby walked into the Great Hall with her friend and they were accosted with the sound of Mrs. Weasley yelling at Ron.

"Oh man, mom sent him a Howler." George said.

"Better him then us." Fred commented shrugging his shoulders.

The group sat down and soon the screaming was done. Abby looked over and noticed Ron was a very red and Harry seemed to have lost his appetite. She did not have long to dwell on it because Professor McGonagall was passing around the schedules. They started to eat waiting for their timetables.

"What's first?" Lee asked after Professor McGonagall had given them their timetables.

"Charms this morning. I also have Muggle Studies." Angelina responded.

"Well at least we don't have Defense Against the Dark Arts today. Not sure if I am ready for Lockhart." Fred commented.

Their first few days of school went like they expected. Fourth year was not too much different from third year. Professors started to assign work right away, at least most of them. Professor Lockhart's class seemed a bit like a joke to Abby, but there were some students (mostly girls) who thought he was brilliant.

Despite the short first week, the student happily welcomed the weekend. Abby though found herself awake early on Saturday morning. She tried to go back to sleep, but was unsuccessful, so she grabbed a book and went down to the common room, followed closely by Asha.

"Abby, good, I need a favor." Wood came up to Abby.

"I am not joining the team Oliver." Abby sighed.

"I am not looking for any players this year. I actually have a full team this year. Although I could use a reserve player… but that is not what I need from you."

"What can I do for you?" Abby exhaled.

"Can you go and get Katie, Alicia, and Angelina? I want to have practice this morning, but I can't go up and get them." Oliver asked.

"Really? You are having practice today? But it's the first weekend in September. Your first game won't be until November!"

"I want to make sure that we get the cup again this year. I want to start early to make sure we have the edge." The maniac captain would not be persuaded differently. Abby shook her head and went back up the stairs.

The three girls were not happy with her, but thankfully they turned their frustration toward Oliver instead of Abby. After performing her task, she returned back to the common room to read. She found Asha curled up on a chair waiting for her. Abby sat and watched as the Quidditch team sleepily left. Harry was the last one to leave, being followed by a spunky first year with a camera.

Abby sat reading alone for about half an hour. Then Hermione came down the stairs and saw her. She walked over to Abby and sat next to her and started to pet Asha.

"How was your Friday?" Abby asked Hermione

"Not to bad. We learned more about the mandrakes in Herbology. In Charms and Transfiguration we reviewed some of our spells from last year. How about your Friday?" Hermione looked to the older girl. She was grateful that she had a girl friend she could talk with.

"Not to bad. I had double Potions in the afternoon. I don't mind brewing potions, I just don't like the class." Hermione nodded in understanding. The two of them had discussed this before. The two of them sat and talked for another half an hour until Ron came down the boy's stairs.

"Hey Hermione. Harry left me a not saying he is at Quidditch practice." Ron said a bit groggily.

"Practice? Already?" Hermione was confused.

"Yeah, apparently Oliver really wants to win again this year, so he is starting practice early this year." Abby said.

"How about we grab some breakfast and then go down to the field and watch." Ron suggested.

"Sounds good to me. Do you want to join us Abby?" Hermione asked.

"Sure." The three of them meandered down to the Great Hall. They grabbed some toast and marmalade and walked down to the Quidditch stadium. It was a beautiful day, so they enjoyed the walk. They found a seat in the stands. Abby noticed the first year had also found a seat in the stands with his camera. It was not long before the team came out of the locker room.

"Aren't you finished yet? called Ron incredulously.

Haven't even started," said Harry.

They watched the team practice for a few minutes. Abby enjoyed watching her friend fly and pass the Quaffle around. Then Abby saw the Slytherin team come marching onto the field.

"What are they doing here?" Ron muttered.

"I don't know but nothing good can come from this," Abby commented. The three of them got up and made their way down to where the two teams were having a "discussion".

Abby knew that the situation was not good. The two teams were bitter rivals and didn't get along even off the field. It seemed that Harry and the new Slytherin Seeker were especially hostile toward each other. There was some exchanges between the two teams.

"At least no one on the Gryffindor team had to buy their way in," said Hermione sharply. "They got in on pure talent."

"No one asked your opinion, you filthy little Mudblood," Malfoy spat.

That was the straw that broke the camel's back. Well really it was like the log the broke the camels back. Fred and George lunged toward the Malfoy kid. Abby managed to grab George, although she had a hard time holding him back. Marcus Flint jumped in front of Malfoy in order to prevent Fred from reaching him. Angelina and Alicia were screaming at him. With all this going on, Abby did not see Ron pull out his wand and try to fire a spell. However because his wand was broken, it fired the wrong way. Ron went flying backward across the grass.

"Ron!" Hermione yelled as she ran to him. George tensed up even more next to Abby as he realized what had happened to his brother. Ron sat up and opened his mouth to speak. But instead of words coming out, Ron belched up several slugs.

The Slytherin team was having a field day with this. Fortunately the Gryffindors were more concerned about Ron, and gathered around him. Harry and Hermione decided to take him to Hagrid's hut since it was close. By the time this was decided the Slytherin team was on their way to the locker room.

"We can't practice now with them here. We will practice tomorrow." Wood said and briskly walked back to the locker room.

Abby waited for her friends to put their brooms away and they walked back up to the castle together. They were able to snatch some food from the Great Hall on their way back to the tower. They entered the common room and found a corner to sit in.

"That Malfoy is a fine piece of work." Alicia exclaimed as she plopped down on the chair.

"I wish I could have punched him." George grumbled. "Why did you stop me?"

"Hitting him would have solved nothing. In fact it would have made things worse." Abby defended.

"It would have made me feel better." He muttered.

"We know that his opinion will not change. All it would have accomplished is putting you in detention and losing us some points." Abby stated.

"Wood is crazy!" Angelina cried, trying to change the subject. Abby was thankful because she knew that this could turn foul if they kept talking about it.

"I can't believe he got us up at dawn on our first weekend back." Fred muttered.

"If this is how he is now, what will it be like right before our first match?" George asked. The others just shook their heads.

"I need to blow off some steam." Fred said as he jumped up. "Are you coming?" He asked his brother.

"Let's hope they don't get caught doing whatever they decided to do." Angelina sighed as they watched the twins leave the common room.

Later that evening Hermione came over and sat next to Abby on the couch she had occupied. Alicia and Angelina were sitting close by, all three of them trying to get their potion's assignment done.

"Can I talk to you about something?" Hermione said softly.

"Sure. You know you can always come to me." Abby said as she closed her potion's book.

"The thing that Malfoy called me… is that how many wizards see people like me?" Hermione stared at her hands.

"Did Ron tell you what it means?" Hermione nodded. Abby gave a sigh. "Unfortunately it is a common point of view in the wizarding world. Many people believe that those who have muggle parents are inferior."

"It just doesn't make sense." Hermione said looking up to Abby.

"It doesn't. I agree. But many feel that those with Wizarding heritage are better. The 'pureblood' families feel that because they can trace their family tree back several generations and prove they have magical blood that they are better then others and deserve more."

"Those families do have a lot of money and power." Alicia put in.

"So muggleborns are treated horribly?" Hermione asked.

"Some people treat them poorly." Abby said

"But not everyone feels that way Hermione." Angelina tried to reassure the younger girl.

"I just don't see why it matters." Hermione said exasperated.

"If you look at ability, it doesn't. And there are lots of people who don't care. Most witches and wizards are half blood anyways." Abby said.

"I am considered half-blood. Both my parents are magical, however neither of them are pureblood." Alicia said.

"I am half-blood too. My mom is a pureblood, but my dad is considered half-blood, so I am too." Angelina put in. They turned to Abby. She hesitated.

"Your half-blood too, right Abby?" Alicia assumed.

"Actually I am technically a pureblood, however I cannot prove who my father is, so there is no way to prove it." She responded quietly. Her friend stared at her.

"You know who your father is?" Alicia asked.

"My mom told me about him, but again I can't prove it. No one knew that he was my father so no one can really back up my mom's story." Abby looked down at her hands. The friends were quiet for a bit.

"Well, you see Hermione, it really does not matter. We won't hold it against Abby that she is pureblood." Angelina teased Abby, who gave her a smile.

"It's not what other's think about you, it what your friends think about you that matters." Abby said smiling.

"You're right." Hermione said, although she did not seemed convinced.

"Hermione, you have two really good friends over there." Abby said as she pointed over to the boys playing chess on the other side of the room. "They like you for who you are, not your family. Ron was willing to defend you, and I am sure the only reason that Harry didn't do anything was because he did not know what the word meant." Hermione nodded.

"Don't worry so much about what that Malfoy kid thinks. We all know that you are way better then he is." Alicia smiled.

"Thank you." Hermione had a couple of tears glide down her cheek. She gave Abby a hug and went over to where the boys were sitting.

"It's a shame she has to learn about the ugly side of our world." Angelina said. The other two girls agreed.