Disclaimer: All the characters belong to Miss J. K. Rowling EXCEPT Audren Black. ::laughs crazily:: She's mine I tell you! She mine! Mwwaaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Author's Note: Okay, in my story Harry doesn't know that much about the "muggle world" so therefore he doesn't know that there are books about him. (Hermione and Ron too, but don't ask me why) Strange, but that's the only way my story would make since (like it does anyway) I know that the reason for Audren getting into Hogwarts is stupid, but you'll figure it out when you read the whole thing. (the reason doesn't come until later) Oh and don't let the beginning throw ya'. I just had to work up to a good story. About 22 paragraphs down it gets good in my opinion. (note: there are small paragraphs after the 1st one) This is not one of my best stories, but I still enjoy it!



Audren Black

(Part 1: The Letter,The Meeting, Getting Acquainted)



It was summer break, and Audren was in her room, wishing that she could be in a place that would never exist. She glanced at her stack of books; all those wonderful places and she was stuck in one spot during her adolescence. She flopped on her bed, and closed her eyes. Opening them again, she saw that her book Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was on the top of her pile. "I wish I could be in the wizarding world. This sucks!" Suddenly, she heard a rapping outside her window. She glanced at it, and to her surprise, saw an owl trying to get in. Steph stared at it, and then decided to let it in. The owl had a piece of parchment tied around its leg. She looked at the owl which was now sitting on her bed, then to the book she had glanced at earlier suspiciously. She slowly reached towards the owl, and snatched the letter from it. The bird flew away out of the open window, but Audren did not bother closing it. Curiosity had overwhelmed her. She opened the letter, and read the following:


Dear Miss Audren Black,

Please do not be frightened, but I have some rather strange news for you. This will be very hard to believe, but trust me, this is not a prank. You have been accepted to a school that is not quite like many others; it is called Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry . . .


Audren snorted. "Yeah right!" She laughed, and just for fun, looked at the letter more closely. Sure enough, she saw the Hogwarts symbol. She continued reading.


It is a school for wizards in training. Surely you've heard of wizards before, but they are not just fantasies.


"Yeah. . .right."


You might be wondering why you have been accepted since you are not a wizard. Let me explain. The headmaster named Professor Dumbledore has asked the Ministry of Magic to do some "experimenting." He wishes to see if Hogwarts is capable to let some non-wizards learn magic without a disruption. He feels that some non-wizards don't fit in in with there own kind, and are sometimes downcast. We have watched non-wizards for a short time since the Ministry of Magic granted Professor Dumbledore permission, and have noticed that you would probably fit in with our kind better.


Audren thought about school and cringed. She definitely was shunned against society; sometimes called a freak, Audren knew that what she had just read was true; well the part that she would fit in with wizards more so than "muggles." she thought, taking a leaf out of the Harry Potter books. She read on:


We have also noticed that you have Harry Potter books, so you will know most of the information you need: where to get on at the Hogwarts express and when. You will be starting fifth year instead at starting at first, because we know that you can catch up easily, and that you should be in the same age group as well. I'm sure you will make friends, and they would be glad to help out. There is a list of supplies included that you will need.


Sincerely,

Professor McGonagall


"This is a load of crap! If it REALLY WAS like the Harry Potter books, why didn't she just send a regular letter, because muggle borns don't think that wizards are real either, but they get a regular letter like everyone else!" Audren laughed. Then, she realized that an OWL flew to her and gave her the letter. She glanced at the book again. "It couldn't be. . ." Audren grabbed Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and snuck out the window. She was so skeptical about this, but her curiosity was greater. Thank god I live in London.


Audren flagged down a bus. When boarded, Audren asked the bus driver, "You wouldn't happen to know if there's a bar near here called the Leaky Cauldron would you?" Audren was positive he'd say no, but to her surprise, he said, "Yeah, I know where it is. What's an underage girl like you want ta' go to a bar for?"


"I'm supposed to meet someone at a restaurant near it." she lied. Her hopes were even greater now, and still couldn't believe what was happening.


"Well, it's a ways on up in London. . ."


"Oh, I don't care, I have enough money."


About an hour later, Audren was shocked that she was standing in front of the famous Leaky Cauldron, and also of the fact that the bus driver took her all the way up here. Of course, she paid about $50.00 to get here. Audren sighed, and took out her book. She found the chapter where Hagrid taps the brick to enter Diagon Alley and re-read the instructions on which brick it was.


She went to the side of the building and counted. Finding the brick, she suddenly groaned. "Aw man! Duh Audren, can't believe you're that stupid!" she said, talking to herself. Audren realized that she couldn't get in, since she didn't have a wand.


She then heard footsteps nearby and jumped behind a trash can. She peered out behind it, and saw a plump looking woman in purple robes pulling out what looked familiarly like a wand. Audren wanted to jump up and down when she saw that the wall was making an opening. Audren followed the witch inside, and couldn't believe her eyes. She looked around and saw that she was standing in Diagon Alley. The Alley she had read about! "Oh - my - god!" She was in a trance, but was suddenly jolted out of it when someone bumped into her. Audren side-stepped to get out of the crowded street, and found herself on the steps of Gingotts.


"Wow." she breathed. Oh, that's right! I don't have wizard money! I wonder if they trade. . . Audren climbed the stairs, and went into the magnificent building. She cautiously went up to a goblin that was free, and was so scared, she almost ran back outside.


"May I help you?" the goblin asked.


"Ye. . .Yeah. I'm the muggle (she thought it proper to use the terms from the books) that was chosen to go to Hogwarts, but the thing is, is I don't have any wizard money, only muggle, and I don't know how I'm supposed to buy my school stuff."


"Give me your muggle money." he replied. Shakily, Audren reached into her duffle bag, and brung out $200 and handed it to the goblin. "I'll make an account for you." Audren nodded, and looked around casually.


A couple minutes later, Audren was outside of Gringotts with Galleons, Sickles, and Knuts jangling in her pocket. She thought of what she should do next. Well, everything's turned out true so far, so I guess I'll get my school books. She looked around, trying to find the store Flourish and Blotts. She finally spotted it a ways down, and walked toward it. Wish I had somebody to come with me. Like my foster parents give a shit about me! she thought bitterly, and opened the door to the book store.


"Hello madam, what can I do for you." said the store keeper.


"Hey, I'm starting my fifth year in Hogwarts and I believe I need these books." she said while digging in her bag and finding her crumpled sheet of paper with her supplies on it.


"Okay then." Audren leaned on the counter, and watched him gather her books up. "Here you go." He handed them to her as she paid, and then left the store to once again find herself on the crowded street. Of course it's crowded Audren! Tomorrow's the first day of the school year according to my books.


Lost in thought, she felt herself bump into someone. Catching her off guard, she dropped her books that she was trying to put in her bag while walking at the same time, and she quickly bent down to gather them. "I'm so sorry about that," she said as the person she bumped into tried to help her get her scattered books. "I just didn't see you." They both stood up, and Audren just stared at the person.


"That's okay. Here ya' go." he said, giving her her books back.


Audren still stood transfixed as her gaze landed upon his forehead. There was a lightening shape scar. Of course, she didn't need to see the scar to figure out that the person before her was none other than Harry Potter. "You're. . .you're. . .what the. . .oh my god! I can't believe you're real! Look! You're Harry Potter!" Audren was going in hysterics, while Harry just stood there looking at the excited girl. Steph then saw two other people standing beside and she cracked. "Ooo! Ooo! I know you too! Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley!" she screeched. She baffled them all by hugging each one of them. Hermione didn't care, and laughed at how Steph was so out-going, Ron just gave her this look that completely said Are you crazy?, and Harry didn't know what to think.


They stared at each other, until Steph realized that this must mean. . ."Voldemort's real? He's real? Hagrid's real? Professor Dumbledore? Is it true that you guys found the Sorcerer's Stone? Is it true that you guys saved Sirius Black. . .Ooo! Can I meet Sirius?"


Harry's face changed so suddenly, and look of terror filled his expression. He took Audren by the arm, and led her to a place between two buildings with Ron and Hermione in tow. "How did you know we saved Sirius?" he asked in a hushed tone.


"Oh, I know everything," Audren replied, realizing now that everything she's read is true. "I know how you and Hermione broke one of the most important wizard rules by going back in time and saving Buckbeak and Sirius and everything, and Dumbledore told you to, and I know exactly what happened when Cedric Diggory died in your fourth year, and you guys' first year adventure, and what exactly happened in the second year adventure. Duh, you guys know there's books about you in the muggle world!" Audren said quickly, and looked at their shocked faces. "Well. . .don't you." The three just looked at each other. "Oh! You don't know! Well, let me explain. I know all about you, because there are books in my. . .er. . .the muggle world about what has happened in first through fourth year at Hogwarts, and there's some history too on you Harry."


"Let me get this straight; you know all about my life?"


"Well, it shouldn't be so shocking, because according to these books, every wizard knows about your life. Oh, wait a minute, I'm not a wizard. I may be muggle born, but I'm still not a wizard. Look, read this." Audren handed them the piece of parchment that she had gotten from Hogwarts, and Harry read it with Hermione and Ron reading over his shoulder.


"I don't get it," said Hermione after they'd finished reading. "Why would they bring a muggle that normally wouldn't be accepted into Hogwarts?"


"Well, it says so in that paper I got. It says they want to "experiment". Steph replied.


"Yeah, but still. . ." Ron said.


"Maybe you should ask Dumbledore," said Harry.


"Why would they start you in fifth year anyway?" asked Ron.


"Well, I know a lot of stuff from the Harry Potter books. . ."


"That's freakin' me out." said Harry.


"Sorry. . .I know a lot of stuff from those books like how to defeat a boggart, wasn't Remus Lupin cool?, and how to light my wand, and unlock a door, and. . ."


"All right! We get the point." said Ron cutting her off.


"Why don't you hang out with us today?" suggested Hermione.


"Really? I'd love too. You guys don't know what it's like to read about someone, and then meet them when you thought that there was no possible way that they exist! I mean it's so cool, and I'll stop blabbering now, because it's probably getting annoying."


Harry, Hermione, and Ron were very helpful to Audren. They helped her pick out what color of dress robes best suited her, and Harry couldn't help but stare at how stunning she looked in the green robes. Hermione mostly helped her with her school supplies and telling her which ones were of the best quality. Ron helped her pick out a pet. Ron was very enthusiastic when he and Steph found a wolf, while Hermione and Harry tried to advise her not to considering it probably wouldn't be allowed in Hogwarts, but failed. It was a grey wolf - almost silver - and was very friendly. She named it Silvernight, and got food and some cleaning things. As they walked out, Hermione kept eyeing it suspiciously, but after observing its snout and other things, she petted it.


The most exciting thing was getting her wand. At Ollivanders, Mr. Ollivander had a time trying to find the right wand. Audren repeatedly reminded him that she wasn't even a real wizard, but he said that there was still a right wand out there for her. Harry noticed that there were even more tried wands than when he had gotten his first wand. "I'm having a time with you. Tricky customer, very tricky. Yew! Worse than the young lad Harry Potter," said Mr. Ollivander. "Taking care of your wand Harry?" he added as he searched through what was left.


"Er. . .yes, I am." said Harry awkwardly.


"Hmm. . .how 'bout this one. Go on, try it," he gave the wand to Steph. "9 ½ inches, includes a dragon heartstring and a phoenix tail feather - flexible - very good for dueling and excellent for charms. Try."


Thinking this was going no where, Audren raised the wand in the air with a swish, a stream of blue sparks flew from the end of her wand. Mr. Ollivander clapped at his triumph. Audren paid for her wand and the four went out of the store.


"So," began Ron. "Where are you staying? Are you going back home?"


Audren hesitated before she answered. "What home? A home's where you have somebody to care for you, waiting for you. If that's the true definition of a home, I don't have one." she said coldly. She looked away, surprised at herself for saying that in front of them. She had never voiced her feelings; never. I guess it's because Harry can kinda' relate to me.


"Great! You can come with us! We're all staying at the Leaky Cauldron!" said Hermione, trying to change the mood and the tension level.


Audren could see the worried looks in their eyes. They had not met each other until a short time ago, and they already cared about her. She put on a weak smile. "Okay." she agreed.


At the Leaky Cauldron, at dinner time, the four sat at a vacant table and ate. Ron and Hermione were having a heated argument over how bad their homework was going to be, which left Harry and Audren to either listen to the argument or start up a conversation of their own.


"Harry," said Audren quietly. Harry looked up at the sound of his name. "I know you probably get sick of hearing this, but I never did get to tell you that I'm sorry for what happened to your parents. I mean, after reading those stories and thinking their just fairy tales and all, and then finding out that they are true, it's kinda' disturbing. You know, I just thought it was some made-up story to get people to buy the books. If I'd known. . ." Audren trailed off.


Harry said nothing. He just looked at her with this soft expression on his face. They didn't need to say anything, they understood the meaning in each other's eyes. They were connected some how. Maybe by their "families," but they both had that part of their life in common.


Harry nodded, and looked over at Ron and Hermione who were still arguing. Audren looked over too. "Ya' know," said Steph. "Some day they're going to get together."


"Probably," replied Harry.


"Hey, I'm gonna' go check on Silvernight, wanna' come with?" she asked.


"Okay." Audren and Harry went up to her room in which Silvernight was in. They found him cuddled in a ball on top of her bed. Audren sat at the end of the bed and began stroking Silvernight.


Harry yawned, and said, "It's getting late, I think I'm gonna go ta' sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow to get to King's Cross."


"Early? But it doesn't leave until like 11:00?"


"Yeah, but Ron never packs unless his Mum makes him, and she's not here, so we'll have to drag him out of bed early and get him to pack."


"Speaking of Ron's parents, are they going to drive us to King's Cross?" Audren asked.


"Yeah, they're coming up from the Burrow to drive us down there." Harry said. "They got a new car." he added.


Audren nodded. " 'Night Harry." she said.


" 'Night." he replied, and walked out of the room.