Anastasia continued flipping through the photo album; looking at pictures of herself as an infant, and toddler. She remembered none of the occasions the pictures held, but she was sure that they must have been happy times.

She turned out the light and lay on her bed staring at the ceiling. She pondered the fact that she had a brother. Of what crime had he been accused of, was he the same as her parents? Why did he leave home early? Did he even know that she existed, and if so why hadn't he contacted her? These were the last complete thoughts she had before she drifted into a dreamless sleep.

When Anastasia awoke the next morning it took a minute for her to realize where she was. She washed and dressed quickly, eager to explore the world. She walked down the stairs and smiled at the man behind the counter. He motioned for her to come over.

"Ma'am," the gentleman started, "your relatives left this for you this morning. Also, I understand you are meeting Ms. Granger latter. We are expecting her in a few hours."

"A few hours, I thought she was coming this evening?"

"Ma'am, you slept rather late. It's almost one in the afternoon. I expect the time change threw you off."

"Oh, silly me, of course. Thank you." She said taking the package from the man. She walked to the nearest table and sat down to open it. Inside she found a new pursue by her favorite designer, and inside was the matching wallet filled with money and a note.

Anastasia,
You have earned every cent of this. Also, it is some of the money your parents left you. Spend it wisely. I know you will. Achieve all your goals sweetheart.
I love you and am proud of you,
Uncle Brian

She dug into the wallet and counted the money and was astonished at the amount she had been left with.

When she stepped into Diagon Alley she was over whelmed by the plethora of stores and merchandise at her fingertips. She ventured into the clothing shops first, purchasing some stylish, strappy shoes, and muggle clothes that were the latest thing in America. Then to the sweets shops, and was amazed by the names of the candies . . . Chocolate Frogs, Cockroach Cluster. . . Arriving back to the Leaky Cauldron several hours later she was shocked at the time. It was nearly four, Hermione would be here soon.

Anastasia ran up the stairs and into her room. She cleaned herself up and put on a new outfit and shoes. By the time she was done and had pulled herself together it was after four. She decided it would be best to take the time to relax in her room with a good novel.

She had barley gotten past the second chapter when there was a knock at her door. Filled with apprehension she opened the door. Standing on the other side of the door was a girl, equal in height to herself, with long gorgeous brown hair.

"Hermione?" Anastasia questioned.

"You bet, and you must be Anastasia!" the girl replied.

"That's me. It is wonderful to meet you!"

"And it is wonderful to finally meet you too; I know we'll be the best of friends.

"I hope we will." Anastasia beamed, this girl was going to be her best friend.

"Come down with me, I came with my friend Ron Weasley and his family they all have fiery red hair so you know who they are," Hermione beamed, "Harry came with us too, their both wonderful, but I'm so happy to have another female around. You'll love them!"

"Okay let's go then!" Anastasia replied, excitement replacing all the apprehension.

As they walked down stairs Hermione studied her new friend. She couldn't help that her facial features were much like that of Harry's godfather, Sirius. No, she thought. It's impossible. Wasn't it?