Changes

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Since the war started, there had been many changes. Nikola and Mariika Krum along with their son Viktor had moved to Hogsmead so Nikola could help fight in the war. Lucius having seeing the error of his ways, had joined the Order with his wife Narcissa and son Draco as did the Krum's.

The Vance's, Krum's and the Malfoy's, all had grand houses in Hogsmead along side of each other with massive yards. While the men were out fighting, Mia, Narcissa and Mariika had spent many afternoons talking and becoming friends. Molly Weasley had even joined them after some hesitation thinking they might think her below their standards. But she was wrong. All three women had welcomed her with open arms and laughed as they shared funny stories about their families.

Piper had no clue what the "Order" was, or about the war. She had been miles away when this had happened. All she knew was her parents were called and she had lost them.

Piper had come back to the house after walking around Hogsmead for awhile, and when she walked in, there were four women in the living room chatting away. "Piper, come here dear, I would like to introduce you." Her aunt called to her. She was introduced to a red haired woman named Mrs. Weasley, a dark haired woman, Mrs. Krum and a blonde named Mrs. Malfoy. "Honey, these are our neighbors." Her aunt told her. "If you ever need anything" the red haired woman spoke, "Please don't hesitate to ask." The other women agreed with the red haired one. Piper politely thanked them and said she was going to explore the grounds. "Their boys and their friends are down at the stable, I told them they could take the horses out if they wanted to." Her aunt told her as she was walking out of the room.

Piper walked out back by the pool, and noticed that there was an outdoor and indoor pool. She kept walking till she saw the barn. There was a red headed boy and girl, two dark haired boys, a blond boy and a curly haired girl. The closer she got, the more she recognized them as from the village earlier. She started to hide behind a tree when one of the dark haired boys called out; "Hi!" and waved. Everyone turned in her direction. "You know this is private property and you shouldn't be trespassing on it." The curly haired girl shouted out. Piper's heart started racing as she turned and took off running.

As she ran into the house and slammed the door, her aunt called out to see if she was ok. Piper didn't stop to answer, but kept running till she was in her room. She looked out the window, only to have a view of the kids out by the barn and the curly haired girl laughing and acting like she was running with her arms flopping at the same time. Tears rolled down her cheeks.

There was a knock at her door and her aunt walked in. "Piper dear, are you ok?" she asked. Piper didn't even bother to turn around. "Yea, I'll be fine." She replied. Her aunt walked over and slipped her arms around Piper. "I know this is hard on you. But your uncle and I will do anything and everything we can in our power to help you through this, but you need to talk to us." Her aunt said to her softly. "She sounds so much like mom" Piper thought.

Her aunt said she was going to give Piper alone time she wasn't going to push her into anything. As Piper stood there watching the other kids having fun, her eyes narrowed and the thoughts came; Pissed at her parents for leaving her. Pissed she had no friends anymore. Pissed she couldn't be out there having a good time with those other kids. And most of all, pissed at the curly haired girl for not giving her a chance. Damn… she hated change.