Author's Note: Okay, whoever reviewed me and told me that the story wasn't original and stuff, well I didn't even know that there was a lot of stories out there with Sirius's daughter; I haven't even read any (mainly cause I stick to romance). And yes, I know, this story is stupid, especially how Audren Black met and stuff about there being the books in real life, and that I should have thought of a better explanation, but hey, give me a break. :] I might come up with a better explanation while I'm writing this. Ya' know, at the end of the Harry Potter books Dumbledore always ends up explaining stuff, that's what I'm gonna do, so you'll just have to wait and find out what's really going on.
In the middle of writing this I was like "Oh shit I forgot Ginny," so we'll just kinda pretend that she's got some friends and is keeping to herself and doesn't have a crush on Harry (even though I think Harry and Ginny should get together) Ya' know, I might mention that in the story . . .let me see . . .
Disclaimer: Ya'll know the drill . . .
Next morning, the Weasley's came and greeted Audren. Then, they loaded the car and dropped them off at the station. They said they couldn't stay, because they were visiting Bill for his birthday.
On the Express, the four found a compartment to themselves. After getting snacks from the lady with the food cart, they were visited by an unwelcome guest. "Well, well, well. What have we got here?" Malfoy sneered. Silvernight jumped up from his spot where he had set, and growled. Looking a little scared, he continued. "Word is, is that you aren't even a muggle that gets to learn magic, except that Dumbledore is trying something new?"
"Hey loud mouth. Why don't you get out of our compartment?" yelled Audren. "Your stinkin' it up!"
"Shut that hole in your face muggle, or you'll have to deal with my daddy!" he said, getting braver since Silvernight hadn't done anything but snarl.
"I'll have to deal with your daddy?!" Audren laughed. "That's real cowardly. Running to your daddy. Why can't you solve our little fight right now?" she said, shoving Malfoy. Silvernight was right behind her, ready to back her up.
"Hey, no one shoves Malfoy."
Audren shoved him again. "Where's you little friends to back you up now?" she asked. Malfoy glanced where the food cart had just went. Malfoy had thought Crabbe and Goyle had followed him, but now knew that they hadn't. He scowled and said, "You got lucky this time."
"I got lucky?" she asked sarcastically, with a small chuckle. "I got lucky? Only because your little friends aren't here to save your ass. Even if they were here, they ain't no match for me. Stupid gits couldn't fight if their life depended on it. Oh wait, their life does depend on it, because if they don't back you up, your daddy would probably kill them seeing how he's a Death Eater and all."
"Wh . . . what? How didya' know that?"
"I read it in a fantasy book." she snarled. "And I'm sick and tired of your attitude; especially against mudbloods and muggles! Discrimination eats at your soul! It torments your soul, and it'll haunt you for the rest of your life." she paused then, "Boo!" And Malfoy ran away screaming.
Audren sat back down into the compartment with Harry, Ron, and Hermione gawking at her. Audren looked up and said, "Almost as good as Hermione slapping him wasn't it?"
"Almost?!" exclaimed Ron. "That was better than Hermione slapping him. No offense Herm." he added, seeing the hurt look on her face.
"No offense taken." she replied smiling.
Audren looked at Harry and saw him grinning at her. He shook his head, still unbelieving of what she had just did, and they all laughed.
It was night time, that was all Audren could tell as she looked out the window where the sun had been. Absentmindedly stroking Silvernight, she thought back to how all of this was so weird. I mean, come on. When in your life does a fantasy book come to real life? She thought for a second. Maybe she had been abducted by aliens and she was on their ship right now being brainwashed. She shrugged; it could happen.
She looked back at the three wizards. She thought that it kinda sucks that she wasn't an actual wizard, or even a muggle that would normally be able to come to Hogwarts. All this was just so confusing. Why on Earth would Dumbledore want to do this? And how come there are actual books on Harry's life? I mean, the Ministry of Magic works hard to keep wizards and all a secret. It's all so strange. Oh well, might as well enjoy it while it lasts.
She smiled at the three. Ron and Hermione had their heads together, sleeping against each other, and Harry had his head leaning on the window that showed the darkness of the still night. Still? How can there be a still night when there are werewolves and dragons and . . . Audren groaned inwardly. Voldemort. She'd take him on one by one to get revenge for Harry's family. She thought again. No, Harry would probably want to do that himself. Was he like that though? She continued to stare at him, taking in his features until she fell asleep . . .
Audren woke up to her name being softly called and of someone gently shoving her. "Huh . . .wh . . .what?" she asked groggily.
She opened her eyes a bit more and saw Harry's own green eyes staring back. "The train's slowing down. We're almost there. We need to get ready." he said.
Audren yawned, "Okay."
She stretched and got her luggage while Harry woke up the others. They all slipped their Hogwarts robes on. They had finished just in time, because the train had come to a stop.
Silvernight woke, and yawned. Audren patted his head and led him out of the compartment, with Harry, Ron, and Herm. following.
Outside in the dark, the four (Silvernight was considered luggage and was left on the train with the other baggage and pets) struggled to find their way over to where the 5th years would be taken to the Hogwarts castle. They found Madam Hooch calling the 5th years over to her. When they reached her (along with the others) she instructed them to ride the brooms to the castle. "And no playing around!" she said. "It's dark, and I don't want you guys to accidentally go into the Forbidden Forest! Now, the brooms are attached to each other by a rope. Go slow, and when you get there, leave the brooms in the Candy Bush. It's right by the steps. The Candy Bush will transport the brooms back to my office/supply room."
After she had finished speaking, she instructed them to get onto the brooms. They did so, and they went off the to Hogwarts. Audren kept slipping off (almost) and Harry had to keep helping her get back properly on the broom.
There was a lot of 5th years, so the trail of brooms was very long, but when they all finally arrived at the steps of Hogwarts, they got off of their brooms and put them in the Candy Bush like Madam Hooch ordered.
In the Great Hall, the sorting was taking place. Everyone noticed that there was extremely more Slytherines than any of the houses. The others cast worried glances to each other.
When the last person was to be sorted, Professor McGonagall called out, "Black, Audren!"
Audren looked at her friends curiously, then got up from the table and sat onto the stool, putting the Sorting Hat on. Very powerful! I believe even more powerful than the young lad Tom. Hmm . . . now where shall I put you? Remembering that Harry was put in Gryffindor, because he asked, she said inside her head, "I want to be in Gryffindor!"
"Are you sure, because you are the most confusing one that I have ever tried to sort. "That's because I'm not even a muggle that's supposed to learn magic!" she said silently. The hat started laughing. Is that what they told you?! Well, maybe Dumbledore has his reasons. Oh all right! It'll be "GRYFFINDOR!"
Audren was confused about the Hat's words, but she decided to talk it over with Dumbledore before discussing it with her friends.
When the feast was over, the four were walking up to the dorms when McGonagall approached them. "Audren Black, Professor Dumbledore would like you to report to his office. The password's Marauders."
"What happened to the candy passwords?" Audren asked.
McGonagall looked shocked, but then realized that she had books about this, so she said, "Well, Professor Dumbledore has to be a little more serious than last year considering circumstances."
"What kind of circumstances?" asked Hermione.
"I'm afraid that's up to Professor Dumbledore to tell you if he wishes." and she hurried off to her office.
"Well, I'll see ya' later." said Audren, and she walked towards Dumbledore's office.
Audren knocked on the wooden door that fell at the end of the moving stair case. "Come in Audren." Dumbledore called from behind the door.
Audren walked in. "You wanted to see me sir?" she asked politely.
"Yes, Miss Black. I would like to explain some issues to you, as I'm sure you are confused." he said, but the question was implied if she really was confused like he had inferred.
Audren nodded, and Dumbledore sat back in his chair, folding his hands. "Well, I know the Ministry of Magic cooked up some wild story about the reasonings of why you are here." Again, Audren nodded, and Dumbledore continued to speak. "The Ministry doesn't want me to tell you this, but I believe that there is no harm in it."
"Tell me what sir?" she asked.
"That you indeed are a wizard." he replied.
"Really?" The old man nodded, making his silvery beard move oddly like water. "Then why didn't they tell me this?" she asked.
"Oh, I cannot tell you that, not yet anyway." he said with a grin.
Audren sat there for a moment then, "With all do respect sir, why did you tell me that I'm a wizard, but not bothering to explain the full situation to me?" she asked, a little agitated.
Dumbledore's grin grew even wider. "Curiosity clears the soul and mind. Don't worry though. I will tell you when you are ready. Just remember this bit of advice: Tap into the power within, and you shall accomplish great things."
"Where did you hear that?" Audren asked.
He smiled and replied, "Television."
