A/N: Just wanted to wish you all a happy holiday! Here's chapter seven…hope you enjoy it and if you have some time please review! Consider it as a Christmas present to me. How else am I supposed to know if I'm doing a good job if no one tells me? LOL .

Anyways…I still don't own Harry Potter and everyone would know I did b/c I would've tweaked the ending on Order of the Phoenix! But life isn't always fair. Also, the song "oh my love" belongs to John Lennon...now on to the story.

Chapter 7: A Tricky Alliance.

"Daddy?"

"Shouldn't you be sleeping right now darling?" John Kensington replied, looking up from the desk in his study. In the background, Ada could hear the piano opening for John Lennon's Imagine.

"Why did you come home so late?" She had spent hours with her mother by the living room window, anxiously waiting for him to return. Although Ada was young she knew that her father was doing something dangerous. He had managed to gain a few enemies and had repeatedly gotten hurt while he was gone from the house. It also didn't help that Alexander was already at Hogwarts leaving both Ada and her mother alone for long periods of time in the house. To add to the problems, here he was again, bandaged up and relaxing after another "incident".

"It was very busy at work." He replied casually, humming along with the song.

"Why are there men trying to hurt you?" She asked, worried with her father's lack of seriousness regarding his most recent injury. Being attacked by strange men wasn't a laughing matter, and certainly ignoring it wasn't going to help.

John gestured his daughter towards him, wincing slightly as he shifted in his chair. Ada ran towards her father, sitting on his lap. He always made her feel safe and protected.

"I want you to understand something darling so listening closely." He continued with a sigh. "Your father is trying to make a better place for you and your brother and there are certain men that don't agree with the things I say. They want to do what's wrong and hurt others."

"Why do you keep saying those things then? Isn't it better to just stay quiet and not say anything at all?" John couldn't help but smile at his daughter's questions. She looked exactly like her mother, everything from her smile to the frown she was now wearing on her face.

"Because we always have to do what we believe is right no matter what others think. If I don't say what is right then the bad men have won. And someone has to stand up to them. Do you understand me?" Ada nodded, agreeing with what her dad had said, even if she didn't really understand the full extent of it.

"I don't want you to worry about your mother and I because everything will be fine. We'll always be here for you and your brother. Now come here…" He added, lifting both himself and Ada off the chair. A new song had started to play on the record player as John twirled his daughter around.

Oh my love for the first time in my life,
My eyes are wide open,
Oh my lover for the first time in my life,
My eyes can see,

Ada laughed as she continued to dance with her father, who had now joined in the singing…

I see the wind,
Oh I see the trees,
Everything is clear in my heart,
I see the clouds,
Oh I see the sky,
Everything is clear in our world,

Oh my love for the first time in my life,
My mind is wide open,
oh my lover for the first time in my life,
My mind can feel,

She knew at this moment that everything would be fine, that her Papa was invincible. Nothing would ever tear them apart.

I feel the sorrow,
Oh I feel dreams,
Everything is clear in my heart,
Everything is clear in our world,
I feel the life,
Oh I feel love.

"That was lovely." Cecilia Kensington smiled, standing in the door way. Both John and Ada turned towards her as she took a step forward. "Are you ready for bed now?"

"Yes mum." With one last hug a kiss from both her mother and father she began to make her way towards the door but not before glancing behind her one last time. Her mother and father were now dancing, every bit of the love they had for each other reflected in their eyes. They were in their own world…it was kind of disgusting actually. Sweet but disgusting.

It was amazing how one memory could hold so many feelings in Ada's heart. From sadness to happiness. From anger to the disgust she felt while seeing her parents act all fluffy and in love. Things had changed so much in these years.

It wasn't only boys, school and most importantly, the pact that lingered in her mind, it was the war. Everyday it was hard to ignore the fact that there were people dying every day outside the walls of Hogwarts. Students were losing family members daily and the laughter that was once present in the school was slowly vanishing. Every day it was harder and harder to pretend that they were living in a safe world. But Ada wasn't as naïve as she used to be. Ever since the day her parents were murdered, she knew that life would never be the same.

Two of her roommates had left the school today. Both girls (who were twins) had been taking home after the news of their father's death had reached them. Their grieving mother had taken them home, obviously wanting to keep the rest of the family close, together. It was now just Lily, Claire and Ada herself who were sharing the room now.

"ADA!" Alexander cried out from the Hogwarts grounds, interrupting her thoughts once more. He looked happy, ecstatic actually. It could only mean one thing but it probably wasn't the fact the he broke up with S'rendi. Well, one can always hope!

"What is it?" Could it be what Alex and her had talked about weeks ago? The rational side of Ada's brain told her that it couldn't be possible, the plan couldn't be going this well. But still, she hadn't seen him like this in years. Alexander then picked her up, twirling her around.

"WE DID IT! WE DID IT!"

"Did what?" Ada asked, slightly dizzy from all the twirling. Alexander finally let her go, smiling proudly.

"We have an audience with Christian DeLeon this Christmas. Can you believe it! He actually wants to meet us!" He answered happily, ignoring the shocked look on his sister's face.

"You're joking aren't you?"

"No. It just so happens that Rowan's father is friends with him. Thanks to him we get to meet the old bastard. It's kind of ironic that someone as cool as Rowan's father is friends with a man like him."

The realization of what was happening was finally clear to Ada. What had seemed like a crazy and seemingly impossible idea a few weeks back was becoming a reality. Still, there was a feeling of uncertainty and fear surrounding their plan. But Ada quickly ignored her feelings, pushing them far away. Today was a day to celebrate the fact that they were one step closer towards justice. Smiling brightly, she hugged her brother.

"There is one thing though." Alexander added. There really was always catch wasn't it? Ada could see that her brother was nervous about mentioning whatever he had in mind.

"Alexander how much longer am I going to have to wait?" Ada groaned as she looked towards her left, locking eyes with Dayaneria S'rendi. Ignoring her completely, Ada turned back towards her brother.

"What's she doing here?"

"Don't get your knickers in a twist. My BOYFRIEND asked me to meet him here." Daya interrupted, putting an extra emphasis on the boyfriend comment. Alexander looked impatient. He had no time for their animosity at a time like this.

"Well as you can see, My BROTHER and I are quite busy at the moment and I'm in no mood to look at your ugly face so I'd really appreciate it if you left and came back later." Why did this idiot have to be around at a time like this? Alexander better not have told her a single thing or there'd be hell to pay! Ada arched an eyebrow at her rival, daring her to try something in front of her brother.

"This is exactly the reason why she's here Ada." Alex interrupted. "You need to learn certain things before Christmas, things that I can't teach you."

"Like what? There is nothing she can teach me!"

"Actually there is. Acting like the plain and vulgar little girl that you are will get you nowhere. Christian DeLeon can might as well send you back to the orphanage after he takes a look at you." Dayaneria smirked while Alexander sighed, sick and tired of their bickering. If he wanted to turn them into allies or friends he definitely had his work cut out for him.

"What Daya means to say is that you do need to be able to act a certain way in order to be acceptable in high society."

"Like what?"

"How to be a lady." Now this was just crazy! The only thing close to the definition of a lady was her mother and Ada acted nothing like her despite the fact that everyone said she was a complete copy of her mother. She frowned thinking there was no way this was going to work. Besides, what was wrong with being herself? Alexander leaned closer towards his sister, keeping the rest of his conversation in secret.

"That isn't what worries me the most though. You need to learn how to control your emotions and your actions. There have been certain occasions where you've been impulsive. Ever since that night, when I stopped you and Daya from fighting I've worried about it."

"Well what if I don't want to change?" She asked turning her back towards her brother.

"Then I can't let you be a part of this. You said you wanted to help me and this is the only way, you got it? I'm putting my foot down this time." Ada mumbled a quick acceptance as they began to put a plan together.

Alexander would be helping her most of the time whether it was with important spells, teaching her self control and preparing what they are supposed to do and say. While Dayaneria would be helping her with all other aspects such as the correct mannerisms and speech, clothing and even how to dance. Apparently, Alexander had told her nothing about their true intentions for doing this; just that he wanted his sister to be acceptable in high society.

"First thing you have to do is get rid of your friends. What are their names? Aha! Evans and Maynard. They will do nothing more than hinder you at this time." Dayaneria said, beginning her first lesson. Ada could do nothing else than stare at her in disbelief, her right hand curling into a fist, just in case. Was this girl for real!

"And stop talking to those prats Potter and his friends. Especially your little boyfriend Black. Out of all the boys in Hogwarts you had to choose him didn't you?" She continued, obviously having fun with Ada.

"You're asking for another punch in the eye!"

"What? So I can send you back to Madam Pomfrey again?" She replied, smiling innocently. Before Ada could respond however, Alex interrupted his girlfriend.

"Leave her alone Daya. Ada's not leaving her friends."

"But…"

"But nothing. I'd never ask my sister to give up her friends. If there is a problem we'll take care of it later." He answered, winking at his now smiling sister. Daya frowned, sitting in the grass without another word. "I have a question though…is Sirius Black really your boyfriend?"

"NO HE ISN'T!" Ada yelled, stomping her feet on the ground. Where did the both of them get an idea like that! The mere mention of Sirius would bring her back to what happened the last time they were together. She would probably never know what made her want to kiss him but it was not something she wanted to remember.

"Jeez…don't get a heart attack over it. But for someone who isn't your boyfriend you do get touchy with the subject."

"Stop teasing me Alexander."

So this is how the plan would unfold. Ada would have to work hard to be the actress everyone wanted her to be. But it didn't matter. In fact many things in her own life didn't matter at the moment. All that was important was the future and what it would hold for them. And for justice, she'd be willing to do anything, even work together with S'rendi. But she'd make sure to make Daya's life a lot harder along the way.

Next Chapter: So many boys, so much drama! As if Ada didn't have enough to worry about! How will a date with Hogsmeade work out with Sirius, Jeremy and Rowan Alden all in the same place? Please Review!