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The wind whipped against her cheeks, as she glided through the air. Her hands gripping her broomstick.

She had dismissed her team for the day. Giving them all a pat on the back for their hard work, while offering to stay behind and clean up.

After a quick fly, of course.

Quidditch had been her saving grace, Tansy had realized soon after joining the sport. Had been something for her to focus on.

(Other than the deaths-)

Rain droplets poured onto her, as she completed spins and turns while mid air. A laugh escaped her as she finally went to land on the ground. Ponytail whipping behind her.

She ran her fingers through her hair, effectively removing the tie. With a shake of her head, the curly nature of her hair was once again present.

"Hullo Tansy," Tansy froze at the address. Sweat coated her back, as she ran a hand through her blonde mane.

(Lily and Petunia had been gifted with perfect hair. She had been cursed with this-)

Her Quidditch uniform was covered in dirt, boots soaked, as she gave the boy in front of her a tight smile.

"Black," She responded curtly, brushing past him. She made her way to the locker rooms, the younger boy fast on her heels. "To what do I owe the honor?" She was met with a barking laugh.

"Nothing, nothing," he said, his hands raised in a placating manner. His grin was all teeth. "You look stunning this evening, that's all,"

Dirt was currently matted into her hair, blonde curls sticking to her face in what looked to be straight out of a horror movie. She glared up at the boy, before lightly pushing his shoulder.

"You're hilarious Black," She drawled, "Absolutely hilarious. Now what is it you really want?" Grey eyes dimmed slightly, as the boy stood up straighter.

She began to take off her Quidditch uniform, and sent the boy a narrowed look as his cheeks reddened. He turned around, as the girl began to undress. She pulled out a divider to separate the two.

"Please hurry up," She replied. "I like you Black, really I do. But unless you wanna hop in the shower with me I really don't have much time-"

"It's about James," Tansy let out a breath she didn't know she had been holding.

(Of course-Had Potter told him-)

"Potter? I would've assumed it'd be about Lupin. Isn't the full moon approaching-,"

"You're dodging the question," Sirius stated, running a hand through his hair. He pursed his lips together. "Did something happen between you two?" Tansy snorted, as she hurriedly shook her head.

"No offense to your boyfriend Black," Tansy replied, grabbing a towel. "But, he's not exactly my type. Also, I'm pretty sure he's been infatuated with a certain redhead for the past five years," Sirius let out a sound of frustration at that, as he shook his head.

"That's the problem," he replied, looking just about ready to pull his hair out. "No offense to your sister, but she can be a bit of a shrew-"

"Offense taken," Tansy replied, brow furrowing, as she shoved Sirius' shoulder. "Potter's the one that needs to get it together. What does he expect to happen? With all the pranks he pulls, he's not exactly endearing himself to her,"

"It would if she had a sense of humor," Tansy rolled her eyes, as she made her way to the shower area. She sent Sirius a look, as she wrapped a towel around her.

"Unless you're secretly a woman Black," Tansy drawled, gesturing to the female only bathing area. "Please get to the point. I'd rather you didn't see me naked,"

Sirius remained silent for a moment, before letting out a haggard sigh.

"He hasn't mentioned your sister once," Sirius replied, causing something in Tansy's stomach to drop. "He said hello to her on the first day of school. That was it! No grand gesture, no attempt to get her to go out with him-"

(Her hands were entangled in his hair-)

Something shifted in her stomach, as she pressed a hand to her temple.

(What had she done?)

"Remus thinks it's strange too," Sirius stated, hand pressed to his chin. Tansy gathered herself, and pinned a glare on her face.

"What am I Black? Your keeper? What has any of this to do with me-"

"He stares at you," Sirius responded, raising a brow at her. Tansy scoffed at that, the feeling in her chest growing heavier by the second.

(she was screwed-)

"I've noticed," She responded, tightening her towel. "It doesn't mean anything. Trust me, in a few days he'll be back to simpering after Lily. He's probably only trying to make her jealous,"

Sirius didn't look convinced, and opened his mouth to protest.

Tansy raised a hand to stop him, and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Nothing happened between me and Potter," She replied, the lie feeling rough on her tongue. "He's a decent bloke when he wants to be, but he and Lily are meant for each other. They'll be… that one epic love story. I wouldn't worry if I were you,"

With a tight smile,Tansy placed a hand on the boy's back and pushed him out of the room.

"Now go! I have places to be, and I'm sure you do too," She stated, letting out a slight yawn. "Have a good evening Black," She sent him a grin that was all teeth, before slamming the door shut.

(He stares at you-)

She leaned against the door, as she bowed her head slightly. She slowly walked towards the shower area, and crouched down as the water beat down on her skin.

She had become intertwined with the Marauders in the beginning of her third year.

She had known them in passing, of course. It was hard not to with their constant harassment of Severus and Potter's obsession with her sister. She had been rather lucky to not have any meaningful sort of relationship with them, however.

It all started with a box of chocolates.

She had been in the Hospital Wing, nursing a broken leg from a rather violent fall she had taken on her broomstick. Alice-Being the utter sweetheart she was- had purchased her a box from Honey dukes.

She had been munching away, when the sound of whimpering broke through her concentration.

She froze for a moment, before opting to ignore it. They were in a Hospital Wing, whoever it was would receive the help they needed soon enough.

The sound wouldn't relent, however.

Eventually, Tansy drew open the blinds, eyes narrowed in anticipation.

Her stomach clenched at the sight.

Remus Lupin laid in the hospital bed, fresh scars across his face, as he tossed and turned in his sleep. All complaints escaped her, as she looked at the half eaten box of chocolates in her hands.

She had placed it on the table next to him, and hurriedly limped back to her bed.

The Marauders-although they hadn't gone by that name yet- had started pestering her after that.

(Unbeknownst to her, Remus hadn't been asleep. He watched through half lidded eyes, as she furiously scribbled down a note. Claiming it was from a secret admirer. He told her years later with a rather cheeky smile on his face-)

She remembered blinking down at them, as Potter saddled up next to her with a quill in one hand and parchment in the other. A dimple forming smile etched onto his face.

"Potter, Black-"

"C'mon Tansy," Potter had replied, elbowing her side as Sirius plopped down next to her. "We're friends aren't we?"

"We're acquaintances at best, Potter," Tansy drawled, running a hand through her hair. The boy just laughed at that "Now, what do you two need with little old me?"

Sirius just grinned at her, as he took the parchment in James' hands and unfolded it.

A rough sketch of Hogwarts took over the page.

"You're always going on about how you're an upperclassmen," Black had brought forth, cheeky grin on his face, as Tansy gaped at the parchment. "And Charms is your best subject, is it not?"

"So teach us," Potter had brought forth. "Teach us what we need to do," Mouth slightly open, Tansy had sputtered at that as she turned her gaze to the messy haired boy.

"What you need to do for what, Potter?"

The look in his eyes made Tansy freeze for just a moment.

"To become legends,"

(For the majority of Tansy's fourth year, the Marauders and her would search tirelessly for spells strong enough to map the entire castle. Spend nights exploring to discover new hidden passages. At the beginning of her fifth year, the Marauders Map was finally made-)

At the beginning of her fifth year, Tansy began to realize that James Potter was actually quite attractive.

It had been a slow realization. Like the realization that he was finally growing taller than her. Or the realization that his messy hair was endearing in its own way.

(The realization that he and her sister were destined for each other, put a dampener on Tansy's crush, however-)

There was also the fact that she was dating Fabian Prewett.

It had been on and off at first, with the two only accompanying each other to Hogesmade every so often. Then the two had gotten a bit more serious.

She was blindsided when he told her that he loved her.

(Blue eyes filled with so much emotion-"I've never met anyone quite like you-")

She cared for the redhead, truly she did. But it wasn't love, it would never be love.

With a pained look on her face, she broke it off with him two weeks before his graduation from Hogwarts.

"Why'd you end it with him?" Caradoc had questioned the night after, splitting a bottle of fire whiskey with her on top of the astronomy tower. Blue eyes crinkled with concern. "You and Prewett were made for each other,"

Tansy had shrugged her shoulders at that, as she laid down on her back. Her hair spread out behind her.

'Doc?" She questioned, the fire whiskey burning in her throat. She took another swig despite the fact. "Are you free this Hogesmade?"

"Do you need me to be?"

Tansy wordlessly nodded her head, as Caradoc laid down next to her. He stroked her hair comfortingly, as she leaned into his touch.

"Then I'm free,"

She had kissed James Potter at the end of her fifth year.

It had been the annual end of year party, where drinking, dancing, and other activities that her mother would not approve of took place.

She remembered feeling floaty, out of this world, as she danced in the middle of the room. Her curly hair, which was usually tied in a ponytail had been let down as her peers cheered her on.

(Fabian was in the corner, shoving his tongue down some random Ravenclaw's throat. She tried not to feel hurt at that-)

She felt ecstasy, euphoria.

Then she felt nothing.

When she came to, her arm was draped around someone's shoulders. The smell of cologne filling her nostrils as she struggled to stand up straight. She found it was a fruitless endeavor, however, as she sagged against her companion.

Potter had huffed out a laugh, as Tansy glared up at him. Her legs wobbled, as she used the taller boy to steady herself.

"Look who finally decided to wake up?" He had joked, as Tansy sagged forward. "I thought you of all people would be able to hold your liquor,"

"Shut up," She had grumbled, her head throbbing. "Shouldn't you be at the party still?"

"And leave you passed out on the floor?" He retorted. "Come now, Evans. My mum raised me better than that,"

Her face burned at that, as she groaned in mortification.

"I passed out? Jorkins is gonna have a field day with that," She replied, raising a hand to her temple. Potter snorted at that, and shook his head.

"Jorkins wasn't looking too good herself," Potter replied, hazel eyes gleaming slightly. "We practically had to beg her to keep her clothes on," A laugh bubbled in Tansy's throat, as he shoulders shook. A tiny smile graced her lips.

"Lily's wrong about you," Tansy replied, causing the boy to tense slightly. Mismatched eyes looked up at him, slightly mischievous. "You're a decent kid. Much better than some of the blokes around here. Caradoc's number one in my heart, but you drive a hard bargain Potter-"

"James," Tansy had blinked at the interruption.

Potter pushed his glasses up his nose, as he cleared his throat. His cheeks were slightly red.

"You can call me James, y'know," He said, running a hand through his hair. "It's only fair. I've been calling you by your first name since second year-"

"So you wouldn't mix me up with Lily-"

"Because we're friends," Potter retorted, firmly. Something warm settled in Tansy's stomach at that.

The corridor was silent for a few moments, as Potter escorted her to the Hufflepuff common room. He breathed out through his nose, as he gave her a look.

For some reason, Tansy couldn't help but think that his eyes looked incredibly beautiful.

(it was the alcohol talking. It had to be-)

"Will you be alright-"

"James," She had tested out, the name feeling foreign on her tongue. The boy looked blindsided by that.

(Maybe… just this once-)

Tansy crashed her lips against his.

(She felt guilty for doing it. She felt even more guilty for enjoying it-)

"What are your plans for after Hogwarts, Miss Evans?" Tansy smoothed out her skirt after that.

"Journalism," She replied, folding her hands together. Professor Sprout beamed at that, as she took down a few notes.

"Excellent career choice, my dear! The Daily Prophet, I'm assuming?"

"If they'll have me," Tansy said, her lips twitching upwards. "I've always found the field fascinating,"

"They'd be fools not to take you," Sprout replied, a sweet smile still etched onto her face. "I do hope you won't forget about us when you make it as a famous reporter," Tansy pressed a hand to her heart in mock hurt.

"Professor Sprout!" She admonished. "How could I ever forget about you? You'd best believe I'll be back to visit,"

The professor let out a laugh at that, as she shook her head.

Tansy bid Professor Sprout farewell, as she exited the room. She noticed the corridor was eerily silent, however. Her meeting had run a bit late, so she tried not to think much of it.

She walked slowly, taking in the sights around her, as she fiddled with the wand on her waist.

(11" Birch Wood with a Phoenix feather core-"I expect great things from you Miss Evans-")

Something dropped in Tansy's stomach, as she let out a gasp. A drop of blood dripped onto Tansy's shoes.

Mary McDonald was hung from the ceiling, blood dripping from her head as she lay unconscious.

'Mudbloods better watch out' was written across the ceiling next to her.

What do you guys think?

Things you guys said:

Soooo if James is with her, there'll be no Harry? X You'll have to wait and see.

I was wondering what made you replace your old OC with this new OC, or where the new rewrite idea came from. X In the original draft of Hiraeth, it would've taken me a much longer time to finish it. This story allows me to get right to the action. I also didn't like the way Petunia was turning out, therefore Tansy was born.

Ok, I'm hooked. I feel like she has goldilocks hair; voluminous, tight curls. And maybe she grew into her eyes. I feel like the physical features were made fun of while little is what makes us unique and beautiful. X Tansy did grow into her eyes, and definitely isn't as ugly as she'll portray herself to be at times. Her hair is also a lot messier and wild than her sisters.

Knowing that Tansy is a year older than Lily, makes wonder to how the meeting between Sev and Lily went. Is Tansy a flower? X Severus will appear in the coming chapters, and we'll get more insight into the relationship he has with Tansy and Lily respectively. Tansy is a flower, and it actually symbolizes hostility and a declaration of war. Which I thought was rather fitting for Tansy's character.

Questions for you Guys:

What are your thoughts on Tansy, so far? On James x Tansy?(Jansy? Jamey?)

Questions for me?

P.S. I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Don't forget to leave a review!