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Prologue: The Baby
December 1, 1980.
"It's a baby girl!"
"Congratulations!"
Alesia Black stared at the baby that was handed to her, amazed and afraid of the tiny human that she just birthed. Her best friend, Lily, standing next to her and admiring the baby girl.
"Al, it's okay. We will get through this together. She will be loved without her father's presence." Lily tried to soothe her best friend, but fell upon deaf ears. Alesia stared at the baby. She couldn't bring herself to believe her words. How could she raise this child to never know her father? She knew she could never tell the child who her father was, it was far too dangerous. How could one of his followers ever learn to love anything?
Alesia looked at Lily Potter, desperate for a sign of reassurance. Lily gave a small smile, "So.. what is her name?" Alesia looked down at the baby girl once more. She had fair skin like him, with jet black hair and brilliant blue eyes. The baby finally had stopped crying and looked up at her. A moment passed before the baby yawned and nuzzled into her mother's chest. Alesia produced a genuine smile and said, "Sienna. Sienna Noel Snape."
November 1, 1981.
Alesia felt her legs give out as she heard the news of her cousin, Sirius, and what he did to her best friends. His best friends. How could this be? How could Sirius have been one of the Dark Lord's followers this whole time? How could he have betrayed James, Lily, and Harry? Alesia let out a strangled cry as realization hit her. Lily and James were gone. Sirius had been arrested for mass murder and being an accomplice to the Dark Lord. Harry was whisked off to his muggle family that had no idea he even existed. Alesia felt like she was going to be sick.
Alesia ran to the bathroom and puked up almost all of her dinner. In the distance, she heard Sienna calling for her. "Mama! Mama!" She felt as if her life was caving in around her. Just as she was about to faint, she heard a crack in the living. Not a moment later, Remus Lupin appeared beside her. He looked at her with no words, no expressions. Alesia clung onto him, crying on his shoulder and soaking through his tethered robes. He hugged her and kissed the side of her head. He felt the same.
Remus pulled her out of the embrace, looking at her with remorse and pity. "I know, Al. I know." Alesia could only close her eyes and feel her tears roll down her red, damp cheeks. Remus stood, helping Alesia stand up as well. He looked out of the bathroom and at the 11 month old girl sitting in her high chair. Her bright blue eyes displaying confusion. Remus smiled at the girl, stating to Alesia, "she has your eyes." Alesia looked at the girl, forcing a smile onto her face. As if Sienna had understood, she looked at her mother and starting crying. Alesia made her way over, picking up the girl attempting to soothe her. Shushing her, bouncing her, although she felt very weak doing so.
Remus appeared beside her again, stating that they must leave this place in case Sirius had tipped off to the Dark Lord that they reside here. Alesia, terrified but understanding, nodded her head and gathered all the essentials. When finished, she stood next to Remus and put her hand on his. With a crack, they were gone.