[AN ~ hello, welcome to my story.  This is only the second thing I've ever posted so be nice to me.  This story is a prelude to "Prophecy of Shadows".  It will cover the events that happened during the three years that Rose and Ana attended Hogwarts.  You do not have to read PoS to understand what is happening in this story, nor do you have to read RotS to understand Prophecy of Shadows.  Each of these stories can stand on their own and hopefully each story will flow on to paper as easily as the ideas come to me.]

Summary:

When a mother sends her daughters to Hogwarts to protect them, is she prepared to deal with the consequences of this action.  Friendships are made, romance blossoms and sometime the one who is considered the serpent in the grass is your only hope for survival.  Snape/OC, Black/OC, Lupin/OC.

Disclaimer: The characters of Estelle, Rosaline, and Anastasia Kou Cosmos, in addition to Kiara Braeden are my own creation.  Everything else belongs to J.K. Rowling.

Prologue

            "I want my daughters to attend Hogwarts, Albus.  They will be safe there until this war is over," the young woman said to the man sitting beside her.

            "That may be true Estelle," Albus said looking at his companion.  "However we have our own problems with the uprising of Lord Voldemort occurring.  Many are turning against the light to accept positions in his circle of followers.

            "Are you trying to tell me that my daughters, the strongest elemental mages born in this generation, would have trouble defending themselves from a group of dark wizards.  Really Albus think of what you are saying before you speak," Estelle said as she turned towards Albus.

            "You are correct Estelle.  I'll let Minerva know to add them to the sorting list.  How old are they?" Albus asked his friend.

            "Their 15 years old Albus, their birthday is in April," Estelle answered.

            "5th years then.  Will you be bringing them to Hogwarts or will they becoming alone?" Albus inquired to his companion.

            "Alone Albus, however they will be bringing one of their guards with them.  A girl the same age as them," Estelle said as she led Albus to the door.

            "Her name," Albus asked as he turned towards Estelle.

            "Kiara Braeden," Estelle answered.

            "I'll let Minerva know to expect three exchange students to join in the sorting then.  Good day your Majesty, till we meet again," Albus said to Estelle.

            "Goodbye Albus.  Take good care of yourself and my daughters."  Albus nodded towards Estelle before vanishing into thin air.  Estelle sighed and then turned around to begin the difficult task of finding her daughters and Kiara.  She only hoped that they wouldn't be to upset about her doing this without their consent.

[AN ~ prologue done.  The first chapter will be out as soon as I finish writing it and type it out.  That should be by the end of next weekend.  Till then I hope that you have enjoyed my story so far.  Estelle Kou Cosmos is the mother of Rose and Ana, she is old friends with Dumbledore because of his devotion to protecting the light side.  For an explanation of an elemental mage see PoS Chapter 3 AN at the end of the chapter.  Till next chapter

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