Thank you I'mImmortal, emmybear0216, Wickedineveryway, lisjaka22, kitsune-miko-witch, Dreamy-Girl2016, EMyra for following/favoring this story

Reviews: Guys, the response I'm getting for this story is AMAZING. You guys are the best. This is more than I had ever dared to hope for a James/OC story. Yes, this is a James/OC story. James and McKenzie are the end game. Will it happen anytime soon? Will there be obstacles? Really can't say without giving things away. All I can ask is to keep reading. Also, there will not be major time skips. As you guys have seen, I do skip months, but every school year will have chapters. I love that you guys are loving this. It helps keep me motivated knowing there are people reading this, and genitally enjoying what I write.

Thank you for pointing out my mistake with Madam Pince! It has since been corrected.

I hope you enjoy this chapter! As always, Review!

Chapter 10: 2nd Year

Kenzy was at her last practice with Professor Juniper before the holiday's let out. She'd sailed through the 3rd Year spells, and had moved onto 4th Year. He'd told her that he'd start teaching her how to duel when they got back from break. Kenzy was extremely excited. They'd covered the basics of dueling during class, but it had been one lesson and one demonstration.

She'd finally caved, and told Alice about the extra lessons, swearing the blonde to secrecy. Professor Juniper didn't want it getting to the other Professor's, and Kenzy didn't want to get him in trouble for taking the time to help her. Alice thought it was cool, and was making Kenzy teach her what she learned. She didn't think Alice wanted to be an Auror, but learning how to defend yourself was never bad.

Another full moon had passed, and the guys were with Remus. Professor Juniper looked tired, but he'd brushed off her concerns. She'd let it go, but now that they were taking a break, Kenzy could see he really needed some sleep.

She said, "Maybe we should call it a day."

Professor Juniper lost the dazed look that had appeared when she'd wanted a break. "Oh? Do you have somewhere you need to be?"

She shook her head. "No, but you really do look exhausted. You should head to bed early, or take a nap at least."

The Professor smiled at her. "I'm fine, Miss MacGregor."

She pursed her lips at the obvious lie. "Forgive me Professor, but I know what exhaustion looks like."

He laughed at the look on your face. "You look more like your brother than you know, Miss MacGregor. He stayed after class just to give me a lecture on proper sleep, and how it affects your health. I swear he gave me the same look when I told him this was just something that happened sometimes."

She didn't have to be told which brother he was talking about. "Well, Adam is going to be a Healer. I'd be worried if he couldn't at least tell when someone was sick with all the interning he's been doing for mum."

"I'm not sick," he corrected her. "Just a little tired."

"Was it something to do with your brother? The full moon was last night."

Professor Juniper looked surprised at her deduction. "I didn't know you were keeping track of the moon. Yes, I was with my brother."

Kenzy thought about Remus' reaction to her scent the night they discovered his furry problem. "Was he chained up, or in a cage?"

Shock was evident on the man's face, and then it hardened, his eyes cold. "I have not, and never will, chain up my brother. Silver is the only metal strong enough to hold a Werewolf, and it hurts them."

Kenzy didn't know what to say when his voice was as clipped as it was. She'd never heard him speak like that to anyone. She lowered her eyes. "Forgive me for making you angry. It's just… I thought Werewolves reacted badly to human scent."

She heard him sigh, and looked up in time to see him close his eyes and take a deep breath. When he opened them, the cold was gone. His tone was remorseful when he spoke. "My apologies, Miss MacGregor. I am not at my best today, or I would have seen your question for the curiosity it was instead of the judgment I thought I heard. Yes, Werewolves react strongly to scent. I thought you knew, but I guess Professor McGonagall has not gotten to that part in transfiguration yet."

"What do you mean, Professor," she asked.

"I'm an Animagus."

Kenzy was surprised. The only Animagus she knew was Professor McGonagall. She'd read up on them after the Professor had shown them her other form, and had learned that it was a hard spell. Many never achieved the accomplishment their entire life. "Like Professor McGonagall? What can you turn into?"

He grinned. "A fox, believe it or not. I shouldn't be surprised. Anyone who successfully becomes an Animagus turns into their Patronus."

She hadn't known that. "That's so cool, Professor. Your brother must love having your company."

He nodded. "I like to think so. It goes back to the support system I was telling your class about a couple months back. I became an Animagus to help him through his transformation. Werewolves are pack creatures at heart, and having a pack makes their wolves more docile."

All her research into Werewolves, and she'd never read that. "That makes sense. Wolves are pack creatures. I imagine anyone close to a Werewolf would become their pack."

"Correct you are." Professor Juniper was pleased. "I have always advocated for Animagus lessons to be included in the school's curriculum. It's important for Werewolves not to be branded monsters, especially with the times we are in, and having a pack of Animagi, in my opinion, is the best support we can give."

An idea was forming in Kenzy's mind. "I'm interested in reading more about them. Do you recommend any books?"

Professor Juniper walked over to the small bookcase by his desk. "You can borrow the book I own on How to become an Animagus."

Startled, Kenzy quickly said, "Why would I need to know that? I'm not thinking about becoming one."

The Professor paused at her outburst, but let it go. He handed her the book, saying, "Because it reveals how to become an Animagus, everything you need to know about them is in there. I think you should think about eventually trying to become one. Being the right Animagus could help you as an Auror."

She wanted to get started on the reading right away. "Thank you, Professor. I'll think about it."

She said her goodbyes, eager to get back to her common room. She was in such a rush, she missed the knowing look Professor Juniper was throwing her way.

Kenzy was sitting alone in the common room when Fabian approached her. Apparently, she'd been on a warpath all afternoon, glaring at anyone who got in the way of her reading. He didn't know what she was reading, it looked like a textbook, but Fabian figured he could coax her out for a walk.

She'd been doing so much reading lately that all of her friends were starting to worry.

Kenzy was engrossed in reading the side effects of being an Animagus that it took Fabian three tries to get her attention. When she finally looked up, she was glaring. She said, "Can I do something for you, Prewett?"

He grinned at her. "You can come out for a walk with me."

She shook her head, already going back to her book. "Not today, Fabian. I want to finish this."

He frowned. "What exactly are you reading anyways?"

She ignored him, figuring he'd go away sooner or later. This book was better than Kenzy could have ever hoped for. Everything, from being an Animagus to known traits, was in here. She'd done a quick search of becoming one, and it really was in there. It was difficult, could result in major bodily harm, but if they succeeded… Not only could they become the youngest Animagi in history, they'd be able to help Remus with the full moon.

He'd object, she knew him, but Professor Juniper had unknowingly given her everything she would need to shut down any objections he had.

She was turning the page when the book was ripped out of her lap. Shocked, she looked up to find Fabian holding it, flipping through the pages. "What is this? I didn't know they were covering Animagus transformations in Transfiguration yet."

She stood up, glaring at him. "Give that back, Fabian."

He held the book higher, so that she couldn't try and take it. "Take a walk with me, and then you can have your book back." She continued to glare at him, giving him a stare that usually had the boys backing down. He only laughed, "My mum and sister have a scarier stare than that. Come on. You aren't going to die if you don't finish it tonight."

Sighing, she accepted her defeat, and held out her hand. "Alright, give me my book and I promise I'll walk with you." At his disbelieving stare, she said, "I promise. The book is a loan, so I would like to keep it with my things. Please give it back."

Relenting, he gave her the book, and watched while she put it in her book bag. Waving her wand at the bag, she turned and hooked her arm through Fabian's. He led her out of the common room, leading her out of the castle and onto the school's grounds. He said, "What was that you did with your bag?"

"A locking charm," She said. "Anyone who tries to open my bag will get an unpleasant zap. Only my magic can disable it."

He raised his eyebrows in astonishment. "That's a little advanced for a 2nd Year."

She shrugged. "Adam actually invented it. Apparently, someone sabotaged his revisions for O.W.L.S., and they never caught who did it. He worked on it for months, and then taught it to me and Shawn."

Fabian whistled low, "That's pretty impressive. He should take it to the Ministry for approval. They'd love nothing more than having another way to guard their things."

Kenzy chuckled, "That's what Professor Dumbledore said. I don't know if he'll ever do so, but it's staying in the family for now."

"You should do it on the place the team keeps their brooms," he said. "That way another House won't have the chance to mess with our brooms if we make it finals again."

She smirked. "You mean when we make it to finals." She pursed her lips as she thought about it. "I don't know if it'd work. We keep our brooms on a broom rack, and the charm requires closed space. Let me think on it. I might be able to make it work."

Fabian laughed, "I forgot, you understand magical theory so well, magic comes easily. It's no wonder Adam could create a charm like that. Your whole family is bloody talented, and smart. It puts the rest of us to shame."

She blushed under his praise. "I'm sure you're exaggerating. Once you completely understand magical theory, magic can come easily to anyone."

Fabian shook his head. "Love, that's not how it works. Magical ability has a big part to play. Have you noticed how it drains some people to go through a simple school day? That's because their natural ability is quite low. Your family is different. I've known Shawn since our first year, and I've seen him use magic all day without a hint of exhaustion."

That was something to think about. The Sorting Hat had told her that her family had a lot of latent magic to produce three magical children to muggle parents. "I have a question. Is it weird that all three of us are wizards? James and Sirius seemed to think it was unnatural when I first got sorted."

Fabian shrugged. "It's unusual, yes, but not unheard of. My theory is one of your parents comes from a long line of Squibs. That's the only thing I can think of that would explain it."

Her brows furrowed. "Squibs? As in someone born into a magical family with no magic?"

He nodded. "Exactly. The magic could have built up, skipping generation after generation until boom; you three were the lucky ones to have magical cores."

"Wouldn't someone already have a magical core if magic is building up?"

Fabian shook his head. "Not exactly. Everyone has the potential to do magic. It's just a matter if their body and mind can handle it. If you have no magical core, having magic performed on you can be disastrous. It's why most potions don't work on muggles. Magical plants just don't mix with their system."

She thought back to what she knew of her family tree. "If we do spring from a Squib, it was ages ago. My dad can trace his family back at least four generations until they were still in Scotland, and my mum has an extensive family tree that she did when Adam first showed signs of magic."

Fabian shrugged again. "It's something to look into if you're that curious. I was only saying that you and your siblings make the rest of us look like slackers. Adam is already being scouted by different medical facilities, Shawn is going into Curse Breaking, you've already made it clear you intend to become an Auror, and now I find you reading up on a transformation that's nearly impossible to achieve. What's with that anyway?"

She didn't want anyone to know of her plans just yet, so she focused on the one piece of information that was new to her. "Did you say Shawn's decided to be a Curse Breaker?"

They stopped walking, Fabian having led her to the Black Lake. He spread his robes on the ground before they sat down. He said, "He didn't tell you? He had a conversation with Professor Dumbledore, and now he has his heart set on Curse Breaker."

Kenzy groaned, "That explains so much." At his confused look, she explained. "Both Adam and I received letters from mum asking what a Curse Breaker was. She wanted every detail from where the job was to how dangerous it could be. Honestly, now that I know this is Shawn's fault, I'll be sure to prank him good for all the smothering and lectures we're bound to get."

Fabian laughed, "Your mum can't be that bad. She knows you want to be an Auror, right?"

Kenzy thought back to that summer before her first year. "Oh, now I really am going to kill him. Bringing safety lectures, and mum's crying on us all. What was he thinking? Didn't he have enough of it when I announced I was going to fight crime?"

Fabian was amused by her frustration, she could tell. "I've met your mum, and you are describing a completely different person. She always seems so calm, and collected."

Kenzy rolled her eyes. "That's Dr. Laura MacGregor, hardened doctor. I'm talking about my mum, who does not find it amusing that only one of her children has decided to go into healing. This is the same mum who, when dad forced Adam to go hunting and he came home crying because he'd killed a rabbit, threatened him with bodily harm with a scalpel should he ever force her precious baby to touch a gun again."

Fabian was staring at her. "I have about a million questions from that one statement, but that's not why I invited you out here."

She gave him an amused look. "Oh? I didn't realize stealing a girl's book, and holding it hostage was inviting a girl out. That's some charm you have there, Prewett."

He smirked at her. "It's all for you, MacGregor. No other bird has my attention like you do."

She scoffed at this, but was grinning nonetheless. "Out with it. Why am I out here?"

"You remember my sister Molly, and her bloke, Arthur Weasley?"

Kenzy nodded. "Sure, they graduated last year, didn't they? Your sister was like the dorm mother."

Fabian nodded, pleased she remembered them. "That's our Molly. A born mother, that one. Gid and I are sure she'll give mum so many babies, the attention will be off us for years to come."

Kenzy giggled, "You just go on believing that. Once they have one grandchild, they'll never stop wanting more."

Fabian nudged her shoulder. "Anyways, they're finally tying the knot this weekend. I've been asked to invite you. Instead of heading off with you're family, you can come with us, and stay until after the wedding. My mum's been dying to meet you."

Kenzy was surprised. She didn't think she'd made enough of an impression on Molly and Arthur to be invited to their wedding. "Why does your mum want to meet me?"

Fabian shrugged, not knowing the answer himself. "Beats me. We talked about you a lot last year, the amazing Seeker that you are." He blushed. "I guess we've mentioned you so much, she wants to get a look at you. She loves Shawn, so I'm sure she'll love you too."

Kenzy hesitated. "I don't know, Fabian. We leave tomorrow, and I'd have to ask my parents permission."

Fabian winced. "I know. I was supposed to invite you weeks ago, but I forgot. Mum and Molly about near hexed my head off. Makes me glad they didn't send a Howler. She knows your mum, they met when we first started going to your place to hang with Shawn. She's already written her, and secured your permission if you want to go."

Kenzy wasn't expecting that. "Your mum is determined to meet me, isn't she?"

Fabian sighed, "Yes, it worries me a little, but I'll never assume to know what she's thinking. She'll kill me if you say no. Please don't say no."

He was giving her puppy dog eyes. How did he know a good puppy dog look was her weakness? She bet it was James who told him, or Sirius. Yes, she could definitely see one of those two ratting her out if Fabian asked. It didn't help that she still had a crush on him that Kenzy didn't see going away anytime soon.

She gave him a small smile, leaning her head on his shoulder to look at the frozen Black Lake. "We can't have you die, now can we? Who else will keep the Bludger's off me?"

Fabian wrapped his arm around her waist. She could hear the smile in his voice. "That's the spirit, MacGregor. Don't worry. We'll make sure you have fun."

James was scowling at her as she helped pack his trunk. "Why are you going over to the Prewett's. I wanted you to spend the week with my family."

Kenzy threw her hands in the air. "Why was this not mentioned? First, Fabian invites me to his sister's wedding last minute. Then, Alice complains, because she wanted me to come over to hers for Christmas. Now, you're telling me you had plans to invite me over as well. Does no one know the courtesy of proper planning?"

He let her rant, knowing she would not appreciate being interrupted, before continuing. "I'm your best friend. I should come before Prewett. What's he doing, inviting you to his sister's wedding? Are you two dating?"

She looked to the Heavens, hoping God would give her the strength not to murder her annoying friend. "Alice is my best friend. Fabian asked first, and aren't you invited to this wedding? No, we are not dating. I'm a 2nd Year. He's a 4th Year. My brothers would kill him for even having the nerve to hold my hand, which is all I'd allow with how old I am."

James rolled his eyes. "I'm your male best friend. There's a difference. I'm invited, because our families know each other. You don't see them inviting Shawn, do you? You wish you were dating Fabian. I can tell."

She slammed his trunk closed. "So what if I do? I'm not going to consider any type of relationship until I'm a 4th Year. Besides, Fabian's nice. I think he might like me too."

James frowned. "How do you figure?"

Kenzy started picking up clothes off the floor as she spoke. "Just little things. He blushes sometimes, when we talk, and he's been flirting with me more. Today, we sat by the Black Lack, and spent a majority of that time just talking about nothing. I don't know, James. It's just a feeling I get."

He was still frowning. "It's bloody freezing out there. What was he doing, taking you out there? Also, don't you think that's fishy? You're Shawn's younger sister. There's a code about stuff like this."

Frustrated, Kenzy dropped all the clothes back onto the floor. "Do this yourself." She left the dorm, walking out of the common room, ignoring anyone who called after her.

What was his problem, anyways? It wasn't her fault he hadn't invited her to his house before Fabian had. He had been moody ever since she'd come back from her walk a couple hours earlier. It was utterly ridiculous. Wasn't he the one who was always teasing her about her crush on Fabian?

Kenzy was brought out of her thoughts by someone pulling her into an empty classroom. She automatically reached for her wand, but stopped when she saw the pale blonde hair. She sagged against the wall. "Honestly… What is it with you and scaring me half to death? I could have hexed you!"

"I think you were ready to hex anyone," Lucius answered. "I did Hogwarts a favor by getting you in here."

Kenzy took a deep breath as she stared at him. His hair had grown out even more, Kenzy had told him he needed to cut it soon. It had only been a month since she'd last seen him, she'd been pretty busy, but it was long enough to be pulled into a small ponytail if he chose to do so. She reached out, and touched the ends that had made their way onto his shoulder. "You're going to have to cut this soon. I keep telling you."

Lucius made a noncommittal noise, observing her face. "Why were you mad?"

Just the thought of her earlier conversation had her anger returning. "Just James being an idiot."

"Ah," Lucius said. "Potter loves bringing out the worst in people."

She rolled her eyes. "I wouldn't say that. You just think that, because he pranks your House on a weekly basis."

Lucius grimaced. "Let's stop talking about him. I'm feeling the urge to go hex him, and that wouldn't make you happy."

Actually, if he were to ever get away with hexing James, now would be the time, but Kenzy didn't tell him that. He'd take that as an invitation. She said, "Was there a reason you pulled me in here? Besides saving Hogwarts from my warpath, of course."

He gave her a small grin. "Of course." Reaching into his robes, he pulled out a medium sized box wrapped in green and silver. "I wanted to give this to you. Happy Christmas."

She took the box from him, biting her lip. "I don't have anything for you yet. I was going to send it with Jasper."

"I was actually going to ask you for something, and you don't even have to send it with your owl."

Kenzy nodded. "Sure, just tell me what it is."

Lucius had the faintest of blushes on his cheeks as he rubbed the back of his neck. "Can you open your present first?"

Kenzy unwrapped the green and silver from the box, and opened it. Inside was a beautiful black headband with blue and silver jeweled flowers decorating one side. The blue matched her eyes. It really was the most beautiful headband she had ever seen. She looked up at him, and found him staring at her, waiting for her reaction. "Lucius… This is really pretty, and expensive. Are those real-"

He cut her off. "I can already tell where you're going with that question. Don't worry about the expense. Do you like it?"

She smiled at him. "I love it. Help me put it on?"

She pulled the ribbon holding her hair in it's ponytail, and gave it to Lucius, letting her hair fall down in it's natural wavy state. She began combing her fingers through her hair, not letting him slide the headband on until she was sure her hair wouldn't look like a mess. He slid the headband over her head, combing his fingers through her hair to fix the bump her bangs had created.

When he let his hand fall to his side, she said, "So? How does it look?"

She was standing there, looking at him expectantly. Her hair was long, stopping at her lower back in waves that curled at the end. The gems that adorned the headband brought out her eyes. Lucius was pleased he had chosen correctly.

He gave her a small smile. "It looks perfect. Are you sure you like it?"

Kenzy laughed. "Of course I like it. It was completely unnecessary, but I'm happy you thought of me. What about your gift? You wanted something specific?"

"Yes," Lucius murmured. Looping an arm around her waist, he brought her closer to him, much to her surprise. He used his other hand to cup her cheek, stroking the soft skin that was growing redder with each passing second. Leaning down, Lucius didn't give her a chance to protest before pressing his lips against hers.

Kenzy didn't know how to react to Lucius kissing her. Was this what he really wanted as his present? She could only close her eyes, and enjoy the pleasant sensation of his lips touching hers. He didn't try anything else, for which Kenzy was happy. She had always stated that she was too young for any sort of romantic relationship, and she believed it. That didn't mean she didn't enjoy what was happening right now. As first kisses went, Kenzy couldn't imagine anything better than being held so gently as Lucius was holding her now.

Kenzy opened her eyes when Lucius lifted his lips from hers. His face was composed, except for the red that wouldn't leave his face. Kenzy lifted a hand to her lips, still not believing this had happened. Her voice came out as a whisper. "Did you get what you wanted?"

He continued to stare at her, before finally letting her go. He cleared his throat. "Yes, that was exactly what I wanted." He smiled at her. "Happy Christmas, McKenzie."

"Happy Christmas," She told him as he walked out of the room, never realizing he'd taken her hair ribbon with him. She was lost in thought as she walked back to Gryffindor Tower, wondering just what Lucius was thinking. They were friends, but she'd never imagined he thought of her as more than that. She didn't think they could be more than that, not when she still had a crush on Fabian and Lucius didn't want anyone knowing about their friendship. She hadn't even told Alice.

Either way, she still maintained she was too young. The kiss was nice, and everything Kenzy could imagine being right for her first kiss, but she had no desire to go further. And shouldn't you want to go further if you were interested in dating?

Kenzy decided she wouldn't bring it up if he didn't. She had a feeling he wouldn't, and she was just too worried about their friendship to call him out on it.

She mumbled the password automatically when she got to the Fat Lady, but the portrait didn't budge. She looked up to see the Fat Lady watching her curiously. The Fat Lady said, "Dear, forgive me, but that's a beautiful headband you're wearing."

Kenzy had forgotten about the expensive hair piece in her dazed walk. Remembering the events that happened after had Kenzy's face going red. "Yes, it's very lovely. It was a gift."

The Fat Lady clapped her hands together, squealing, "I just knew it. You had a certain glow about you. It couldn't have been anything else. Oh, to be young and in love…" Kenzy's eyes widened, and she shook her head, but the Fat Lady went on. "Don't worry, we won't say anything. These things take care, and you don't need gossiping portraits ruining your chances."

Kenzy was so confused, but the Fat Lady kept talking. "Now, as I hear, your oldest brother is graduating." She nodded. "We've been talking, the portraits that is, and we want to hear you three sing before the oldest leaves Hogwarts."

Singing. Adam. She was talking about Adam singing. Kenzy said, "Do you want me to ask Adam if he'd perform for you?"

The Fat Lady shook her head. "No child, I want you to get your brothers to perform with you. We've all heard your three singing separately, but never together. We can invite the teacher's."

All Kenzy had wanted to do was read her book on Animagus transformations. How had her afternoon come to this? "Why would you want to hear us perform together?"

The Fat Lady laughed, "My dear girl, we are of the opinion that the three of you would sound marvelous. All the portraits are excited for it. We've never had students indulge us like this."

Well, how could she say no to that? All they were asking was for them to sing. It wasn't like they didn't do this at home, or the fundraisers her parents made them attend. Kenzy said, "I'll talk to my brothers. It will probably be after N.E.W.T.S are over. Is that alright?"

The Fat Lady nodded, clearly happy. "Of course. You just tell me when, and I'll make sure to pass it on." She swung her portrait open, revealing Gryffindor Tower's entrance. "In you go, Miss MacGregor."

Kenzy obeyed her House portrait, wondering just how many things could happen to her in one afternoon.

AN: Don't kill me!

I knew when reading the reviews for last chapter that this chapter might cause some doubts as to the pairing. Rest assured, James and McKenzie are the end game. How do they get there? Will Lucius or Fabian get in the way? These questions can be answered if you keep reading.

Let me know what you think in the Reviews!