Prologue

She has been there since the beginning although no one knew who she really was. Everyone has thought she was just a normal student, well normal in their terms anyways. See she went to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She had no friends at Hogwarts and, in truth, did not want any. She was sorted into Gryffindor House her first year. This was her sixth year at Hogwarts.

She went by the name Michelle Russell. She was on the short side, only about five feet. Her shoulder length hair was a light auburn color. She had blue eyes that always held a bit of sadness in them. She did not talk to anyone in her house. Some people wondered how she got into Gryffindor.

A lot has happened in the five years she was at Hogwarts. Harry Potter finally came back to the wizarding world. They were actually in the same year. She was quite possibly the only one who was not impressed with him. She saw him as just another boy whose family faced Voldemort and died. Yes she called him by name. Her family had also faced Voldemort's wrath. She had lost everything to him, more than he knew.

In her first year, the Sorcerer's Stone was being held at Hogwarts. She watched as Harry Potter and two of his friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, went in search of the stone. Later she heard that Harry faced Voldemort alone and prevented him from attaining the stone.

In her second year, the Chamber of Secrets was opened. Once again, she watched as Harry and Ron, along with Lockhart, went into the chamber to save Ron's sister, Ginny. After they came back she heard how Harry faced a Basilisk and the memory of Tom Riddle.

In her third year, Sirius Black escaped Azkaban Prison and Dementors patrolled the school. Sirius was never captured and Harry ended up facing a lot of Dementors before the year was over.

In her fourth year, the Triwizard Tournament was held at Hogwarts. Students from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang stayed at Hogwarts for the year. It was quite exciting as there were two Hogwarts' Champions. The year had a sad end however, when Cedric Diggory died. To top it off, Voldemort came back although few believed it.

Then, last year there was a battle in the Department of Mysteries in the Ministry of Magic. Prophecies were broken and Voldemort finally revealed himself to the world. No one could deny his presence now. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Neville Longbottom, Ginny, and Luna Lovegood were there. They fought Death Eaters and nearly died. The Order of the Phoenix was reestablished and was also there.

Yes, she knew all that had happened in the past five years. She silently saw it all. She never let on that she knew what was happening. It was her job. It was why she came to Hogwarts. She had to protect them. Her father knew she would be needed. With the events of last year it was time. She had to get involved. She had to become friends with them. She might even have to tell them who she really is.

She looked at her watch. She passed through the passageway to Platform nine-and-three-quarters. She saw the scarlet engine of the Hogwarts Express. After boarding the train, she found an empty compartment. It was perhaps the only empty one there was.

She looked out the window and saw Ron and Ginny saying good-bye to their parents. Hermione and Harry were talking with Remus Lupin. He was their Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in their third year. Also, he was a member of the Order and one of the few people who knew who she really was. She watched as the four boarded the train. She usually had a compartment to herself since no one ever wanted to sit with her.

By now, all the other compartments were full. Then, the door to her compartment began to open. 'This is it,' she thought. 'This is going to be an interesting year. To say the least.'



AN: Hey! I don't own Harry Potter or his friends. That honor is J. K. Rowling's. I do however own Michelle Russell and anyone else I made up. I hope you enjoy this fanfic. Please review and tell me what you think. I love to hear from you. Just so you know if it's not clear, all of the books so far did happen.

KoKo Belle