Nearly forgot I don't own anything Harry potter wise apart from the plot

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" Have you lost your mind, I can't just switch schools now, " Holly shouted at her parents a few days later. She was pacing around the newly refinished living room

" What about my friends, my advanced potion classes, Hogwarts doesn't even have a music programme" she finished in a accusing tone " I have festival in a couple of months, I need to prepare for that"

" Its all been arranged " Her dad said patiently use to his daughter artistic temperament " They have converted an empty room into your own private music room, I'm sure you'll make a ton of new friends and they're advance potion class will be just as good as Crystalwoods"

" And you'll be able to keep your festival entry a complete surprise " Her mother piped in

That in itself nearly convinced Holly to go, her archrival Del Richards was always looking for ways to sabotage her entry.

" Look Holly, you've grandmother, father and I all had a wonderful time at Hogwarts and I'm sure that you will to " She swallowed hard before smiling " You're Aunt always said that the great hall had wonderful acusticus "

Holly looked at her mother, after all this time it still pained her to talk about her sister, it probably didn't help that Holly looked exactly like her

" OK " She said reluctantly " But the first person that calls me Isabella, I'm going to turn into a toad"

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Harry was counting down the days to he returned to Hogwarts, Lupin hadn't replied back to him about why a dead girl was appearing in his dreams, then again people had a habit of returning from the dead all the time around him. He blocked out the memory of Sirus falling through the veil he wasn't coming back. As he turned to look at the photo for the thousand time. His parents and the dark haired girl continued to smile and wave at him

" What do you want Isabella, why are you haunting me "

There was no answer

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" Did you remember to pack you're toothbrush "

" For the thousand time, YES " Holly yelled over her shoulder at her mum, as her mum stood on her front door step checking if Holly had packed this and that. It had been a busy few days with buying books, supplies and new uniforms at Diagon alley She turned back to her friends rolling her eyes

" Parents " she said in an exasperated tone, they all smiled knowing

" Holly time to go " her father called from the car

" Owl me " She said hugging them for the last time

The ride to the station was silent, each member of the Trent family deep in their own thoughts. A lady with vivid red hair and freckles approached the car when it came to a stop

" There you are we were just starting to get worried about you " she cried out

" Molly Wealsey, you haven't changed a bit " Her mother called out getting out of the car. Holly opened her door and stepped out dragging Darrein's Cage and Felix her cat basket with her

" Oh my, I had heard she looked like Isabella but … "

Her voice trailed off as she got her first good look at Holly

Holly mentally banged her head against the wall, she had gotten this all her life, and she hated it living in a dead persons shadow.

" Well come along dear, the train will be leaving soon and the others are waiting

Having said her goodbyes to her parents, and promising not to turn anyone into a toad She followed Molly pushing her trolley containing her trunk, her pets and her bag of potion supplies, they approached a rather big group mainly made out of people with red hair The others were a girl with bushy brown hair talking to a boy with dark hair and glasses and an older man with brown hair with flecks of grey through it She guessed that the red haired people were the Wealsey, She wasn't sure who the brown haired man was, the girl must be Hermione Granger, and that left the dark haired boy. Harry Potter. They all turned as Molly walked up to them

" Everyone I would like you to meet Holly Trent "

She smiled noticing that the brown haired man and Harry went pale at the sight of her

Two red haired twin boys bounced forward to meet her

" I'm Fred he's George " The one on the left spoke " Did you really fight off ten death eaters all on you're own " They peered at her eagerly

" BOYS " Molly called out sharply " Leave Holly alone, she starting at a brand new school and she doesn't need this from you two " She glared at them sharply to emphasize her words

" Hermione Granger " The bushy haired girl stuck out her hand with a not so friendly look in her eye

" Ginny Wealsey " Unlike Hermione, Ginny eyes were bright and friendly

She said Hello to the two oldest Wealsey boys Bill and Charlie, and wondered briefly were the middle child Percy was before becoming face to face with the brown haired man

" Remus Lupin " He smiled briefly while shaking her hand " You look just like your Aunt "

Finally she came face to face with Harry Potter

" Hello Holly "

" Hello Harry "

For a moment they stood in mid handshake neither moving, taking each other in before a train whistle blew starting them, their hands fell away

" Quickly now, or you'll miss the train, "

 One by one the went through, Holly sauntering through as if she has done it her whole life, Finally it was only Harry and Lupin

" Well Harry I think you have your answer"

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Holly opened a door to a cabin pleased to find it empty. She flung her potion bag up on the netting and placed her owl cage down in the corner, Darrein was fast asleep with his beck tucked under his wing, She opened her cat cage and tipped Felix out, He stretched out pleased to out of confinement, She then placed the cat carriage by her potion bag. There was a knock on the door and a round-faced boy peered in

" Can we sit here? " He asked shyly

She smiled  " Sure come on in "

He was followed by Ginny Wealsey, who smiled in delight at the sight of Holly.

" Neville, this is Holly Trent, Holly this is Neville Longbottom "

They unpacked their stuff and settled down just as the train began to set off. Felix curled up in Holly lap after giving Trevor Neville toad a good sniff

" So tell me about Hogwarts "

They regaled her with stories and information

" Watch out for Snape he's potion master, He's a really git, he hates anyone not in his house" Ginny was telling her, Holly only smiled

" Thank God, I don't have him anymore " A quiver of fear appeared in Neville voice

" Potions is my best subject " She informed them

" Well good luck to you " Ginny said " You;ll need it

They talked about their best and worst subjects, Potions was holly best and History of magic her worst, Herbology for Neville's and potions for his worst, Astronomy was Ginny's best subject and transfiguration was her worst

" Do you know what house you're in, we're both in Griffindor, that's the best house " Ginny continued

" No, I guess I'll find out in the sorting " Holly said, " We've had Griffindors, and Ravenclaws mainly in my family so it's anybody guess"

The train began to slow and they group gathered the stuff and stepped out into the Corridor, Holly got a few curious looks as they departed the train. Over the noise of people departing and calling hello's to others they hadn't seen she could hear the call of " firs years, firs years over here " By an extremely large man, wondering if she should go over she turned when someone tapped her on the shoulder, It was Hermione holding a fluffy ginger cat with a squished face looking a lot friendlier than she had last time they had meet

" Come with me Holly, I've been asked to show you around " She said in an slightly bit bossy tone.  They approached a row of carriages that everyone was piling into. The carriages took off with a bump and headed towards a castle rising out of the mist.

" You'll be sorted after the first years, apart from classes you do everything with your house, you eat, sleep, study and play games, you earn house points for good work and lose them for getting in trouble " she paused taking a breath before continuing on " I was asked to take you to Dumbledore after the welcoming ceremonies, then take you on a tour of the school" She then looked at her, Holly could tell she was wondering why Dumbledore wanted to speak to her.

" Thank you Hermione, " she said smiling warmly silently wondering if she was going to be tested on all this later, Hermione seemed like the scholarly type " Its always nice to have someone to show you the ropes"

Hermione left her with a tall black-haired witch with a stern face

" Professor McGonagall, This is Holly Trent" she said before hurrying towards the doors to the great hall

" I hear that you're quite the accomplished potion maker " She said with a slight smile, trying to make Holly feel at ease, She noticed that Hermione has heard that last comment before disappearing towards what Holly guessed was the griffindor table. From her position just outside the hall, she watched the first years crowd around an old hat, as she watched a cut opened in the hat and began to sing

I've warned you once, now I warn you twice

The evil will win, if you don't learn to stand as one and fight

The time has come to set aside ……

The hat went on with its warning, mentioning the virtues each house would bring to the fight. Holly raised one eyebrow she had heard that the hat gave out a warning last year, but it was very different to hear it yourself. One by one the first years were sorted the tables cheering every time a new member joined them. Butterflies began to flutter in her stomach as the last few where sorted. A man with a long white beard stood

" And now we have a new student joining our sixth year class, I hope that you will all make her feel welcome, Hogwarts students welcome Holly Trent "