Well this is the first Harry Potter fanfiction I've written and I hope that you'll all enjoy it. None of the characters other than Natalie and her family are my own blah blah....you know the drill.
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***This chapter is written in Natalie's point of view but there will be other chapters in Sirius Black's point of view as well as Remus Lupin's point of view.....I'll let you know at the start of each chapter.***
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Thanks to Bloodredcherry for helping me out with this story...you rock!
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Other than that....enjoy and don't forget to review!
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I stepped through the barrier seperating Platform 93/4 from the muggle world, my past from my future. I watch, amused, as old friends hug each other, enemies snarled at each other, and couples embraced. It was like every other boarding school on earth. Thankfully as I took in the younger first years, I noticed that I was not the only nervous newcomer.
Grasping the handle of my trunk, I attempted hauling it towards the express. I succeeded in moving it a mere 3 feet over the course of 10 minutes. Suddenly I noticed someone in front of me blocking my progress. I blew my sweaty bangs out of my eyes and found my self gazing into a pair of twinkling dark brown eyes. Dark black hair topped the gorgeous face and I found myself melting as I gazed comletely mesmorized by the sight of the most beautiful 16 year old I had ever seen.
"Need a hand?"he grinned.
"Yea, a hand....or two....or three,"I shrugged.
He laughed and then took a few moments to look at me,"You're new here aren't you?...But you don't look like a first year."
"I'm not, I'm a sixth year actually. Beauxbatons transfer student. I got suspended because apparently clothing is a requirement there, go figure,"I joked.
"Well, you and I can always consider it optional here,"he winked and my eyes widened. He grasped a handle of my trunk,"Sirius Black, and you'll fit in just fine at Hogwarts."
I had recovered somewhat from the previous comment and was able to smirk back,"Natalie Sweet, but don't let the name fool you."
His eyes swept my figure and he grinned once more,"Believe me, I won't," then he turned and called to someone across the platform,"Hey James, give me a hand here will you?"
His friend turned from the young redhead he was talking to and he came over to help in moving my trunk onto the train.
Once my trunk was settled aboard the train, Sirius invited me back to his compartment for the ride.
"After all, James and Lily are most likely to find their own compartment, if you know what I mean."he winked.
I laughed and strode along next to him to a compartment at the back of the train. We found two others there, one boy with honey colored hair and eyes matching my own, and a heavier boy busily unwrapping chocolate frogs.
Sirius gestured to his friends," Natalie, meet Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew."
I smiled,"Natalie Sweet."
Both boys grinned and I sat down with Sirius on the seat opposite his two friends. They were laughing and talking soon like about the best pranks they had pulled last year, and what new ones they would play on someone named Severus Snape this year. I sat quietly waiting for a point when I could join in the conversation. Finally they quieted down and I cleared my throat.
"So..."I started,"What are all your-erhm-favorite subjects?"
"Transfiguration,"Sirius claimed.
"Care for Magical Creatures,"Peter muttered, fiddling with yet another chocolate frog wrapper.
Remus glanced up from the book he was reading and met my gaze,"Charms,"he replied.
I found myself drawn into his gaze, a set of amber eyes sparkling with mischeif, intelligence and laughter. Eyes so like my own...and yet....
"So,"Sirius asked, and I tore my gaze away from Remus to confidently meet that of an egotistical Sirius Black. "Why are you really transfering here? I know the lack of clothing is just a cover."
I hesitated and glanced back to Remus who was watching me with barely concealed interest. "Well-uh-I moved to England over the summer and Hogwarts seemed like a good school." I shrugged avoiding the piercing stares of all three boys.
"Well,"Remus said after a moment,"You definitely picked the right school. Just hope you make it into the right house,"he stated as the train lurched to a stop.
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As I stood behind the first years, waiting to be sorted, I could feel the anxiety building within me. Who knew what would happen?Where I would end up? I thought back to Remus's statement about making the right house, and briefly wondered if there was a wrong house. If i got into the "wrong house" would I lose my newfound....my only friends? What if I never made any more friends here, and was forced to spend the next two years completely alone? I shuddered at the thought, two whole years completely alone. Well if that happened I'd just have to do something to get expelled. I noticed with a start that all the first years in front of me had dispersed and Dumbledore was standing to make an announcement.
Well,"he began his eyes twinkling merrily,"this year it appears we will have the privilege of welcoming not only a new host of first years to our school, but also someone into sixth year. Natalie Sweet is a transfer student from Beauxbatons and I hope you will all do your best to make her feel welcome here. We will continue with the sorting ritual as usual for all new students. Miss Sweet, if you will,"he said and gestured to the worn out hat sitting on a stool.
I stepped forward, my face flushed as the entire school watched me. I grasped the hat and yanked it down over my eyes to hide me from the stare of all of Hogwarts.
"Ah, this is something new,"a voice said in my ear,"someone older, with a slightly matured mind. Hm...you are definitely cunning, but Slytherin is not for you. A sense of mischeif, and bravery, yes...plenty of that with what you've been through. I believe it will have to be....GRYFFINDOR!"the hat bellowed.
I sagged down in relief, and ripping the hat off my head, I basked in the cheers from my new house. I headed for a seat at the back of the table, but someone grabbed my elbow before I could make it. I looked up as Sirius Black slung an arm around my shoulders.
"Well, it seems I'll have a chance to find out exactly how Sweet you are now,"he winked.
I smirked back and sat down as food appeared on the table. Glancing up I noticed Remus grinning at me from across the table, James I recognised and he smiled as well.
"Welcome to Gryffyindor,"he said.
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As I followed my new friends up to the Gryffyindor tower after the feast, Lily Evans, the girl I had seen with James earlier fell back. She led me towards my room and welcomed me, while introducing me to our other roomates. She seemed nice, but as she showed me around I found myself wishing I could have a room to myself. It would've made my year at school much easier. I smiled and politely excused myself, explaining how tired I was before crawling into bed. But once tucked in, I lay awake wondering how this year would turn out.
My first week at Hogwart's passed in a blur. Meeting new teachers, being harassed by slytherins, and earning new respect form my house mates when I somehow splashed my graphorn potion on Severus Snape, immidiately dyeing his skin a bright fuschia.
As I sat outside on my first saturday working on an essay about Boggarts for Defense Against the Dark Arts, I noticed Sirius and Remus approaching. I flushed and turned back to my homework, almost stabbing my quill through my parchment in an attempt to appear un-interested in their approach.
"Hey Sweet,"Sirius greeted me, receiving a glare in return,"mind if we join you?"
I glanced at them both,"Well, Remus can, and maybe you as well if you try to behave."
Sirius smirked,"I always behave, but you seem the type who might enjoy a little mischeif now and then."
"Only if you're not involved," I said pointedly, while writing about methods to get rid of a Boggart. Remus overheard me and grinned.
"You know Sirius,I think Natalie just designated you as unwelcome,"he smirked.
Sirius rolled his eyes,"how un-original, everyone does that."
I sighed and slammed my book shut,"Well, I won't be able to concentrate on this with you around,"I snapped.
"Distracted by my beauty Sweet? Well you aren't the first girl to have noticed."
"That's surprising," I retorted,"considering the only beauty that will ever exist for you is in your dreams."
"Oh I don't dream about myself, though something almost as appealing has entered my dreams once or twice,"he said not breaking eye contact.
I flushed and glanced away, turning to Remus instead,"I suppose the only civilized conversation I'm going to get is from you isn't it?"
He smirked and nodded,"trying to get something civilized out of Sirius, is about as likely as a muggle becoming next Minister of Magic."
I smiled,"Well we all know neither of those things will happen, so if you don't mind, I'm heading up to the library to finish this report." With that I stood and made my way back to the school, shaking my head and wondering how much of Sirius Black I'd have to put up with this year.
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***This chapter is written in Natalie's point of view but there will be other chapters in Sirius Black's point of view as well as Remus Lupin's point of view.....I'll let you know at the start of each chapter.***
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Thanks to Bloodredcherry for helping me out with this story...you rock!
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Other than that....enjoy and don't forget to review!
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I stepped through the barrier seperating Platform 93/4 from the muggle world, my past from my future. I watch, amused, as old friends hug each other, enemies snarled at each other, and couples embraced. It was like every other boarding school on earth. Thankfully as I took in the younger first years, I noticed that I was not the only nervous newcomer.
Grasping the handle of my trunk, I attempted hauling it towards the express. I succeeded in moving it a mere 3 feet over the course of 10 minutes. Suddenly I noticed someone in front of me blocking my progress. I blew my sweaty bangs out of my eyes and found my self gazing into a pair of twinkling dark brown eyes. Dark black hair topped the gorgeous face and I found myself melting as I gazed comletely mesmorized by the sight of the most beautiful 16 year old I had ever seen.
"Need a hand?"he grinned.
"Yea, a hand....or two....or three,"I shrugged.
He laughed and then took a few moments to look at me,"You're new here aren't you?...But you don't look like a first year."
"I'm not, I'm a sixth year actually. Beauxbatons transfer student. I got suspended because apparently clothing is a requirement there, go figure,"I joked.
"Well, you and I can always consider it optional here,"he winked and my eyes widened. He grasped a handle of my trunk,"Sirius Black, and you'll fit in just fine at Hogwarts."
I had recovered somewhat from the previous comment and was able to smirk back,"Natalie Sweet, but don't let the name fool you."
His eyes swept my figure and he grinned once more,"Believe me, I won't," then he turned and called to someone across the platform,"Hey James, give me a hand here will you?"
His friend turned from the young redhead he was talking to and he came over to help in moving my trunk onto the train.
Once my trunk was settled aboard the train, Sirius invited me back to his compartment for the ride.
"After all, James and Lily are most likely to find their own compartment, if you know what I mean."he winked.
I laughed and strode along next to him to a compartment at the back of the train. We found two others there, one boy with honey colored hair and eyes matching my own, and a heavier boy busily unwrapping chocolate frogs.
Sirius gestured to his friends," Natalie, meet Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew."
I smiled,"Natalie Sweet."
Both boys grinned and I sat down with Sirius on the seat opposite his two friends. They were laughing and talking soon like about the best pranks they had pulled last year, and what new ones they would play on someone named Severus Snape this year. I sat quietly waiting for a point when I could join in the conversation. Finally they quieted down and I cleared my throat.
"So..."I started,"What are all your-erhm-favorite subjects?"
"Transfiguration,"Sirius claimed.
"Care for Magical Creatures,"Peter muttered, fiddling with yet another chocolate frog wrapper.
Remus glanced up from the book he was reading and met my gaze,"Charms,"he replied.
I found myself drawn into his gaze, a set of amber eyes sparkling with mischeif, intelligence and laughter. Eyes so like my own...and yet....
"So,"Sirius asked, and I tore my gaze away from Remus to confidently meet that of an egotistical Sirius Black. "Why are you really transfering here? I know the lack of clothing is just a cover."
I hesitated and glanced back to Remus who was watching me with barely concealed interest. "Well-uh-I moved to England over the summer and Hogwarts seemed like a good school." I shrugged avoiding the piercing stares of all three boys.
"Well,"Remus said after a moment,"You definitely picked the right school. Just hope you make it into the right house,"he stated as the train lurched to a stop.
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As I stood behind the first years, waiting to be sorted, I could feel the anxiety building within me. Who knew what would happen?Where I would end up? I thought back to Remus's statement about making the right house, and briefly wondered if there was a wrong house. If i got into the "wrong house" would I lose my newfound....my only friends? What if I never made any more friends here, and was forced to spend the next two years completely alone? I shuddered at the thought, two whole years completely alone. Well if that happened I'd just have to do something to get expelled. I noticed with a start that all the first years in front of me had dispersed and Dumbledore was standing to make an announcement.
Well,"he began his eyes twinkling merrily,"this year it appears we will have the privilege of welcoming not only a new host of first years to our school, but also someone into sixth year. Natalie Sweet is a transfer student from Beauxbatons and I hope you will all do your best to make her feel welcome here. We will continue with the sorting ritual as usual for all new students. Miss Sweet, if you will,"he said and gestured to the worn out hat sitting on a stool.
I stepped forward, my face flushed as the entire school watched me. I grasped the hat and yanked it down over my eyes to hide me from the stare of all of Hogwarts.
"Ah, this is something new,"a voice said in my ear,"someone older, with a slightly matured mind. Hm...you are definitely cunning, but Slytherin is not for you. A sense of mischeif, and bravery, yes...plenty of that with what you've been through. I believe it will have to be....GRYFFINDOR!"the hat bellowed.
I sagged down in relief, and ripping the hat off my head, I basked in the cheers from my new house. I headed for a seat at the back of the table, but someone grabbed my elbow before I could make it. I looked up as Sirius Black slung an arm around my shoulders.
"Well, it seems I'll have a chance to find out exactly how Sweet you are now,"he winked.
I smirked back and sat down as food appeared on the table. Glancing up I noticed Remus grinning at me from across the table, James I recognised and he smiled as well.
"Welcome to Gryffyindor,"he said.
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As I followed my new friends up to the Gryffyindor tower after the feast, Lily Evans, the girl I had seen with James earlier fell back. She led me towards my room and welcomed me, while introducing me to our other roomates. She seemed nice, but as she showed me around I found myself wishing I could have a room to myself. It would've made my year at school much easier. I smiled and politely excused myself, explaining how tired I was before crawling into bed. But once tucked in, I lay awake wondering how this year would turn out.
My first week at Hogwart's passed in a blur. Meeting new teachers, being harassed by slytherins, and earning new respect form my house mates when I somehow splashed my graphorn potion on Severus Snape, immidiately dyeing his skin a bright fuschia.
As I sat outside on my first saturday working on an essay about Boggarts for Defense Against the Dark Arts, I noticed Sirius and Remus approaching. I flushed and turned back to my homework, almost stabbing my quill through my parchment in an attempt to appear un-interested in their approach.
"Hey Sweet,"Sirius greeted me, receiving a glare in return,"mind if we join you?"
I glanced at them both,"Well, Remus can, and maybe you as well if you try to behave."
Sirius smirked,"I always behave, but you seem the type who might enjoy a little mischeif now and then."
"Only if you're not involved," I said pointedly, while writing about methods to get rid of a Boggart. Remus overheard me and grinned.
"You know Sirius,I think Natalie just designated you as unwelcome,"he smirked.
Sirius rolled his eyes,"how un-original, everyone does that."
I sighed and slammed my book shut,"Well, I won't be able to concentrate on this with you around,"I snapped.
"Distracted by my beauty Sweet? Well you aren't the first girl to have noticed."
"That's surprising," I retorted,"considering the only beauty that will ever exist for you is in your dreams."
"Oh I don't dream about myself, though something almost as appealing has entered my dreams once or twice,"he said not breaking eye contact.
I flushed and glanced away, turning to Remus instead,"I suppose the only civilized conversation I'm going to get is from you isn't it?"
He smirked and nodded,"trying to get something civilized out of Sirius, is about as likely as a muggle becoming next Minister of Magic."
I smiled,"Well we all know neither of those things will happen, so if you don't mind, I'm heading up to the library to finish this report." With that I stood and made my way back to the school, shaking my head and wondering how much of Sirius Black I'd have to put up with this year.