Lockhart was so full of himself and almost gave away that Lydia was a werewolf, Sirius wasn't too happy to hear about that. The first day Lockhart gave a quiz on himself, let's just say that Lydia refused to do it. She would gladly fail his test even if she knew the answers. Hermione on the other hand was obsessed. She doodled hearts all around Lockhart's name on her schedule, she threw herself at his feet, and her and Lydia got in quite a few arguments.

"Lockhart is a great wizard, he's so smart and charming, don't you think Lydia?" Hermione asked as they sat down at the lunch table after their first lesson. "No, I think he is a self righteous git who gets by using his looks. All of his books are probably fiction and Dumbledore probably only hired him for a laugh." Lydia continued to read the Grimm's Fairy Tales as Hermione was getting defensive. Lydia didn't like Dumbledore, she doesn't agree with a lot of what he does. She was grateful that he let her attend Hogwarts but she's just as much of a witch as anybody else in the school, stupid werewolf laws.

"How do you not like Lockhart?" Hermione was taken back. "I like to read things that are placed in the right genera and aren't prejudice." Lydia took a bite of toast. "He isn't prejudice! He says if he could have one gift it would be to have all magical people and non-magical people live side-by-side in peace." Hermione had a smile on her face. "Yet, in that same book, he talks about killing werewolves, did you know that werewolves are humans too. That they deserve just as many rights as you! Alright sure you have to deal with people calling you the 'm-word' but at least you can still go to school, get education, at least you can get a job when you are out in the real world! Werewolves can't! Think about Hagrid, werewolves are half-breeds, Hagrid is also a half-breed, does that make him dangerous? Everyone assumes all half-breeds are horrible people, but they aren't. It's time people get their heads out of their arses. I'll see you guys later I'm going to go to the library and work on homework." Lydia stood up and left.

Hermione and Ron turned to Harry, "mate, what was that?" Ron asked looking shocked. "Lydia is for equal rights." Harry shrugged, he knew he couldn't tell her or Remus's secret. "But werewolves are different than Hagrid, I mean werewolves will kill you, Hagrid is nice." Ron said confused. "That's a stereotype," Harry said then continued eating.

Dear Papa,

I don't know how you dealt with it for seven years. I'm only in my second year and I already hate it. Hermione keeps telling me how "great" Lockhart is. I kind of yelled at her today. I just hate feeling like I'm not a human to people even though they see me as a human they don't see me as a werewolf. I don't think any of them understand what it's like having a monster building up inside of you. I want to yell at them, tell them that we aren't dangerous. I mean I just feel like I'm drowning in accusations. I can't wait to come home for the holidays.

I know what you're going to tell me, "it's only the beginning of school Lyd, you shouldn't think about Christmas. Blah Blah Blah." How correct am I? Also, I know you would want me to talk to Lily about this. I know she has experience with discrimination, but you understand so much better. One day I made myself into a cat so I wouldn't have to deal with anyone. Why are we the ones punished? We didn't do anything. I guess we all have to pay for the sins of our fathers before us.

I love Christmas time. December 23rd is my favorite day, it marks the day that I got a real family. I love you and pere more than life itself. I miss you guys.

I guess it's not all bad, I met this very nice Ravenclaw first year, I feel awful for her, she gets bullied, and teased, people steal her stuff, but she is so sweet, she found me one day after Lockhart's class, I was fuming, and she told me it was okay, when she asked why I was mad I told her I didn't like the way people treat and talk about half-breeds. She agreed with me, her father runs a magazine called The Quibbler I find the magazine quite interesting, it's all about conspiracy theories really. I don't believe in them but they are quite interesting to learn about. Her name is Luna Lovegood but a lot of people call her Loony Lovegood, I feel bad for her.

She can see the thestrals as well. Her mother died when she was six from experimenting. I, of course, saw my grandmother die at my own hands when I was two.

Oh that reminds me! I may or may not have blew up another cauldron, I know you said no more experiments but I swear it will most definitely happen again. I attached money in here for the cauldron could you or pere please pick one up? I love you!

Sorry off topic but I also made a friend who is obsessed with Harry. His name is Colin, I met him on the train, he is a smol bean and I have adopted him as my child you are now a grandfather of one more human. Anyways I better get going on making the potion or it won't be ready in time.

Love your favorite human that isn't Sirius,

Lydia

Dear Beast,

I get it, being a werewolf is hard. Hey, at least Harry knows and helps you, as well as McGonagall. Lockhart just has a big ego, always has. I wonder if he still has a crush on James… Anyways, I know that urge to yell and scream and rip paper up and smash things, I get it, trust me. Don't act on them, I know it's easier said than done but it is possible. I understand where you are coming from.

As for the holidays, your father and I can't wait to see you either, we will be spending it at the Potter Manor, like normal. Lily's sister, brother-in-law, and nephew are coming in with a lot of threatening on Lily's half. Don't worry Harry will be safe.

Spot on impression of me according to Sirius. You're right I would ask you to talk to Lily seeing as she is an adult who you are close to but I won't force you. Don't miss too many classes, or at least show up to them in whatever form.

I don't know why Greyback is such a cruel human but I think you are on the right track. I assure you it was my father's fault for what happened to me. It was also Greybacks but any chance I get to blame my father, I'm there for it.

I know how much you love Christmas time. Sirius and I miss you too.

I'm glad to know you met knew people, please tell me Colin it annoying Harry! I do know the Lovegoods I went to school with them, I heard about Luna's mother it was heartbreaking. I'm glad that you have someone to talk to about that kind of stuff. She seems like a very honest and open person. Please do not blame yourself anymore for your grandmother's death.

About the cauldron, I knew it would happen, please don't get killed while experimenting! Your father and I will pick one up soon. Love you too.

About Colin, another kid really?! You are a piece of work. Tell him I say hello to my new grandchild and my graying hairs are because of him. Love you, make sure to get the potion done soon!

Love your favorite human other than Sirius,

Papa

Lydia always had the biggest smile when mail came from her parents. It reminded her that she had Remus and Sirius, no matter what. She thought about how if she was still with the Carrows she would probably never get letters and the few that she would get would be explaining what a blood-traitor she was.

Lydia loved her friends and family more than anything else and when someone hurt her friends or family it was game on. She would take no mercy sending out any and every hex she could think of.

After a detention one night Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Lydia were walking back to the common room when Harry stopped. "Do you guys hear that?" Harry asked as they came to a halt. "Hear what?" Ron asked as he looked at Harry. "None of you hear anything? I heard it in Lockhart's office as well." Harry looked at them frantically. "Harry no one hears anything expect you claiming you're hearing something." Lydia explained. "Not even you? You must hear it you have great sense of hearing since you're a were-, since you're aware of things." Harry caught himself. "Harry even in the wizarding world it isn't good to hear things." Hermione said looking concerned. "Maybe you're just tired." Ron suggested. "Yeah, I'm sure that's what it is, let's head up to bed." Harry shook off.

Lydia and Hermione were up in the girls dormitory when they started talking. "Do you think Harry is alright?" Hermione asked as she crawled under her covers. "I don't know. I don't think his family has a history of mental illness but even if they don't then it can still happen. Mental illnesses do not discriminate. I can look up more on schizophrenia if you want. I know a bit about it but not enough to give someone a diagnosis." Lydia said looking at Hermione. "No, it's fine. I'm just worried." "You or I could try talking to Lily or James." Lydia shrugged. "Harry's parents?" "Yeah." "Do you know how to get into contact with them?" "Yeah, come with me."

The two girls headed into the abandoned common room and went to the fire place. Lydia took some floo powder that she kept in her pocket for "emergencies" and said, "Potter Manor" into the fire place. Soon James' face appeared. "Sup James," Lydia said sitting down. "Hey Lyd, shouldn't you be asleep?" "Nah," "who is that with you?" "Oh yeah, this is Hermione remember?" "Oh yes hello Hermione." "Hello James," Hermione smiled. "James we called because-" Lydia got cut off. "Harry has been hearing things and we are worried about him." Hermione let out. "Right that." Lydia said. "He is? Can nobody else hear it?" James asked. "Even I can't hear it James." "Right uh, I don't know I'll talk to him about it. Ni-" James got cut off. "James no being on the floo after nine I will tell Lily." Mandy came in and James laughed. "Okay, bye girls." "Bye the two said in unison.