A/N: Short chapter, yes yes. I already have the next one written though I don't much like it. We shall see if it gets uploaded today. Enjoy and review!

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She stood, in the center of the platform, holding her mothers hand. She felt intimidated by all of the children around her who seemed to know where they were going and what they were doing. She remembered the year prior, when they had come to see Remus off. She hadn't even noticed how hectic it all was then. But now, she was expected to climb aboard the shining red Hogwarts Express. The butterflies in her stomach were working overtime and her hands trembled.

Her mother smiled down at her, squeezing her hand tightly, "It's alright, darling. Remus will be with you. Don't fret."

But she did fret. Millions of thoughts ran through her mind. What if Remus left her? What if she couldn't make friends? What if this sorting hat she had heard of put her in Slytherin? What if--

"Abby! C'mon Abby, we've got to go!" Remus called to her from down the platform, a slightly impatient tone entering into his voice.

"Go on, luv, go with your brother."

"But Mummy, I've changed my mind. I'm not ready to go to Hogwarts yet. Oh, just let me stay home with you! Please Mummy?"

Amalia Lupin smiled to herself, memories of the previous year flooding back. When the time had come for Remus to start Hogwarts, Abby had cried desperately to go along with him. "No Abby, you must go." She dropped to her knees and brought Abby into her arms, covering her little face in kisses. "Go on now. Remmy is getting impatient."

Abby hesitated only a moment longer, and then ran to Remus, who quickly ushered her onto the train. "Stop acting so afraid, it'll be fine, Ab."

Abby hung her head, embarrassed at making herself look so foolish in front of her big brother. He pushed in front of her, peeking his head into each compartment that they passed. She trailed behind, keeping her eyes on the floor. Finally he stopped and stood in the doorway of an open compartment, which held three other boys. He grinned happily, "Hullo!"

Abby stared as the boys greeting each other with punches and pushes. After a few minutes of wrestling, one of the boys noticed her. He walked over, a curious look on his face, "Who're you?"

She stood with her mouth hanging open, unable to speak. The boy laughed, his brown eyes twinkling. He had unruly black hair, and was quite tall. Just looking at him made Abby want to turn and run. The boy turned to Remus, "Does she talk?"

Remus smiled weakly and threw himself onto one of the seats, "Yes, she speaks. Abby, will you please stop being so strange?"

The tall boy laughed again, "Now Remus, be nice." He laid a hand on Abby's shoulder and guided her into the compartment, closing the door behind her.

"Abby, let me introduce you to everyone, I'm Sirius Black. That hideous looking creature is James Potter," he grinned and pointed to James who was sprawled out on the floor, eating Bertie Botts. "And that's Peter Pettigrew." Sirius nodded towards Peter, a chubby blonde boy with big blue eyes.

Abby took a deep breath, "I'm Abby."

Once again Sirius laughed, "Well Abby, have a seat."

It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

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A/N: Thank you Ashley for Remmy's mum's name. Rawr, I love you.