Chapter One

By Leya/Alzane

Leya was sitting on the front steps of the porch. In just a few minutes, it would be time to leave for King's Cross. She was going into her 5th year and she couldn't wait. She was especially excited because she got to actually choose some of her classes. No more Divination for her! Trelawney creeped her out. She was tired of her predicting both her and Harry's deaths. Leya, however, was taking Potions, Charms, Transfiguration, DADA, Herbology, Ancient Runes, History of Magic, Astronomy, and, Care of Magical Creatures. Leya had on her typical summer outfit: a pair of jeans, a tee, and her cap. She tossed a quaffle in the air as she kept her eyes on the pathway leading away from her cottage. As excited as she was, she was depressed too. It wasn't easy being best friends with a Slytherin when she was a Lioness. Things always had to change every time the new school year started. Add to that, it was Terence's last year at Hogwarts and that saddened her, especially since she had fallen in love with him last year. Not that it mattered….she suspected that he had his eye on Laura Madley and even despite that, she was still a tomboy. He would soon be on his way to be a professional Quidditch Star and she wouldn't get to see him as much now.

Leya smiled, feeling the breeze hit her face and jumped up, seeing Terence approach. It seemed Georgia had elected to visit Marcus. "Rency!" Leya squealed. She dropped her quaffle and Terence enveloped her in a hug.

"Hey Leya." He smiled when he let go of her, his blue eyes dancing. Leya smiled. She gazed at him for a moment before breaking away from her thoughts.
"I missed you," she said softly
Terence laughed. "Leya, you just saw me yesterday!"
"Yes, but we were busy torturing your sister." Terence smirked at that comment. "She still dating Marcus?"
Terence sighed, took her hand, and sat her down on her steps, before taking a seat next to her, allowing Leya's head to fall on his shoulder. "Yes, and if it wasn't for the fact that he was denying the Dark Mark, I would have Avada Kedavraed him a long time ago."
Leya smiled weakly. "It' always hard when we go back every year." Tears built in her eyes. "To hide…"
Terence put an arm around Leya. "You know, Georgia likes you even if you drive her a little crazy and Theo doesn't really mind you. He makes a show, being friends with that git Malfoy and all, but in truth, he really doesn't mind you. We still can meet, yanno? I know it's not the same, but I promise you…not even houses can break our friendship."
"But it's so hard to..pretend."
Terence kissed her on the head. "And I hate having to put on a façade acting like I agree or saying cruel comments about you in front of people like Bole and Warrington. Just know I don't mean any of it. Hey, Christmas will be here before you know it. It's only at school, right?"
Leya nodded and they sat quietly for a few minutes, taking in their last days together like this for a few months, without having to hide their friendship.

Remus stepped outside, levitating Leya's trunk. He smiled at the two of them. Terence and Leya had been friends since she was 6 years old, actually, only a few months after he had adopted her. He'd grown to love the 17 year old like a son. He cleared his throat. "Princess, we should get going. Go on inside and grab your owl and broom." He handed Leya her wand. Leya grinned and shoved it in her pocket. Remus looked at Terence. "Do you and Georgia need a ride?"
"No, Thank you Mr. Lupin. Mum will be waiting."
"Terence, what have I told you about calling me Mr. Lupin away from Hogwarts. I've known you since you were 8." Terence grinned.
"So, sorry, Remus. I keep forgetting." Terence pushed himself up and extended a hand to Leya, pulling her up to her feet. Leya blushed slightly when he pulled her into his arms, giving her a warm hug. He pulled away and smiled. "I'll see you at school" he whispered, giving her a light kiss on the forehead before walking down the path towards his home.

Leya watched after him before running into the cottage, grabbing her owl and Firebolt and running back outside. Remus smiled, took her hand, and led her behind the house. They apparated to a secluded area, a few blocks from Kings Cross and slowly made their way to Platform 9 ¾. Remus helped her get her trunk onto a trolley and then gave her a long hug. "I'll see you at Hogwarts!" Leya smiled, laying her head against Remus, tears rolling down her face.
"Hey now. I'll be there soon, ok? Just don't tell anyone." He winked. Leya laughed. Remus kissed her on the forehead and Leya ran through the barrier.

She sighed when she stepped onto the train and searched for an empty compartment. She would have loved to sit with her best friend Terrence, but unfortunately the other Slytherins were not like Terence. Marcus Flint in particular had decided that he despised her the minute he laid eyes on her. Of course, Leya didn't make things easier when her goal was to torment him on a daily basis. Sighing, Leya continued looking for a compartment. She opened a door, but groaned seeing Lavender and Parvati.
"Nope," she said to herself and walked off. Leya started thinking as she walked when she ran into Draco Malfoy. She groaned. She was so not in the mood for one of her daily spats yet anyways. She laughed, imagining how to make his life pure misery this year, starting with the Great Feast.

"Watch it half-breed!" he sneered. Leya rolled her eyes, twirling her wand.
"Really Malfoy, you need to come up with a better insult. I'm not ashamed of my blood,prat!"
"Why you.."
Leya smiled innocently. "Ready for another year of torture?" She smiled sweetly.
"My dad.."
Leya faked a yawn. "Blah blah blah. I've heard that a million times. My dad will get hold of you; I'll suffer pain; Really, I've heard it a million times. Have you nothing more interesting to say?" She lazily waved her wand.
He glared at her. "You know; you are dirty, and being from such an old bloodline, you would think….your father is a pathetic half-breed who.."

Leya's eyes became furious. She pointed her wand and held it at his throat. "Don't even think about saying it, Malfoy. I think my pranks are starting early, but I'm not in the mood for anything real interesting right now; no we'll save that for the Great Feast, but.." She flipped her wand and muttered a charm. His hair turned red and gold and there were butterflies flying about his head.
"Lupin!" he roared. "When I get my hands on you..." Leya just smiled, laughed evilly and ran. She knocked on a compartment door, hoping it did not belong to Marcus Flint and his gang. The door was pulled open and she sighed in relief seeing her best friends Fred and George Weasley sitting with Lee Jordon, Katie Bell, Angelina Johnson, and Alicia Spinett.
"Leya!" They grinned and pulled her into the compartment. She then burst into laughter. Fred and George grinned. "What did you do?"
"Just gave ferret-face a sneak preview of his year." Fred and George smirked. The three chasers and Jordon shook their heads and smiled
"So, Leya, excited?"
"Mmm. Yes."
"And ready for training: Angelina grinned. The three chasers would be gradating this year and they decided to train Leya to take one of their spots next year. Not that she needed it much. Leya was a great Chaser, but it was always fun to play.
"Anything from the cart, dears?" The witch called.
George bought a bunch of sweets, passing it around. They all chatted happily till they started to approach the castle. The 4 girls quickly left the compartment so that they could change into their robes. When they re-entered, the train had come to a halt.

"Firs Years, Firs Years. This Way."
"Hi Hagrid!" Leya called
"Hey Leya." Leya smiled and piled into a carriage with her friends and they slowly piled into the Great Hall.
"Lupin," Lavender remarked as she passed by. Leya shot Lavender a glare. It was no secret that the two girls despised each other. Leya watched the sorting in interest and clapped along with the other Gryffindors. Fred looked to Leya and George and smirked. The three of them discreetly aimed their wands and muttered a spell. When Dumbledore clapped his hands to start the feast, it immediately began to rain on the Slytherins. Then, their food started throwing themselves at them. The Great Hall cracked up laughing. Leya, Fred, and George grinned.
"Right, Lupin, Weasley, Weasley..I think detention is in order." Dumbledore had a twinkle in his eyes. The Slytherins scowled. Everyone finished eating till slowly, they all piled into their Dormitories.

Days passed. Students had gotten into the routine of classes. The mischievous trio had gathered quite a handful of detentions, and the Quidditch season was starting. Leya piled out of her Transfiguration class , shared with Slytherin as Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs piled out of Potions and several 7th years were piling out of Charms and DADA. Hermione was talking with Harry and Ron quietly. She had her Timeturner in her hand. Hermione had agreed to let Harry borrow it. Draco Malfoy smirked when his eyes landed on the trio.
"Well, well, well. What do we have here?"
"Shove it, Ferret!" Leya yelled.
"I do not think I will, half breed!"
Leya drew her wand. Eventually a crowd had drawn in the middle of the corridor. Malfoy moved to grab the time turner. Harry pulled it back.
"Malfoy! Are you an idiot!" Leya yelled. A war appeared over the time turner before it spun and crashed on the floor. Leya could feel herself spinning as a sort of wind circled faster and faster, surrounding the group till 20 students all landed with a pop on the grounds. Leya moaned and looked around as she sat up. Hogwarts looked very unfamiliar. She gasped seeing what looked like to be a young Roger Davies, followed by 6 other unfamiliar students.
"Ferret! You idiot!" Leya smacked him on the head.
"Get your hands off me Lupin!" he roared.
Leya scowled as faces turned. "Now you've done it!" she yelled.
Laura sighed looking at the two bickering teenagers. "Guys, look. This isn't a time to argue. We should go find out who the headmaster is." Hannah nodded in agreement
"And avoid using our real last names."
"Kinda late for that." Leya muttered.

Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Leya Lupin, Hermione Granger, Terence Higgs, Padma Patil, Parvati Patil, Lavender Brown, Luna Lovegood, Neville Longbottom, Georgia Higgs, Theodore Nott, Ginny Weasley, Blaise Zabini, Justin Finch-Fletchey, Hannah Abbott, and Pansy Parkinson all slowly followed Laura Madley into the castle. Who knew if they would ever get back? They didn't even know what the time period was….