I was going to upload this sooner but got distracted that's on me my bad.

Once the train arrived in Hogsmeade Capella was starting to feel unusually nervous, It was somewhat unsettling to see the bubbly girls so quiet. Deciding to try and cheer up her friend Rose put her arm around Capella and smiled at her.

"You are going to be either a Gryffindor or a Slytherin by the ned of the night either way you know one of us will be there with you"

This seemed to calm Capella a little and she left for the boats with a little more of her upbeat energy. As Rose was saying goodbye to Capella Daphne and Blaize approached.

Some greetings were exchanged and the two groups headed into a carriage together, to Ron's dismay.

The short ride later Harry and his group left Rose and hers as they headed to their separate tables. As Rose sat down by her friends Malfoy was glaring daggers at her. He had not made an appearance on the train and seemed like he did not want to say anything to her now.

Rose chose to ignore him, deciding it was not worth giving him any attention. While waiting for the new students to be brought in Rose made small talk with Blaize, Daphne and a few others that happened to be close by. Quite a few seemed to want to know what it was like being a Potter and not a Shacklebolt but she chose not to tell people about it.

McGonagall bringing in the new students served as a good distraction from the questioning. Rose looked for Capella, wanting her to know she was looking out for her. Capella seeing this waved shyly and started to look for Harry; he too was watching her making sure she was okay.

Capella being registered as a Black not McKinnon meant that she was seated on the stool pretty quickly. As her name was announced many people in the great hall started to stare and watch the process.

The hat seemed to be taking a long time deciding where Capella should be placed and from Rose's seat Rose could see Capella whispering to the Hat. Capella looked over to Harry and then Rose at one point and Rose assumed that Capella was being tested by the hat as she herself was. McGonagall was looking to Dumbledore who was watching he did not seem worried at all that the process was taking to long and made a motion with his hand that Rose assumed meant to wait a bit longer.

The hat did not make anyone wait any longer and finally shouted Slytherin. Capella who seemed a little tired from the ordeal, nearly ran over to Rose hugging her when she was within reach.

"You okay?" Rose whispered in Capella's ear. Capella, who seemed to realise they were drawing attention, let go and sat down next to Rose before answering.

"Yeah I am good. It was just a weird experience." This seemed to placate Rose for the moment and the two fell silent to watch the rest of the sorting. Despite not liking Ron, Rose clapped politely as his sister was sorted into Gryffindor.

The sorting now done, Dumbledore introduced the new Defence against the Dark Arts professor. He looked like he should be in a cushy desk job not a DaDa post but Rose did not comment this aloud. What surprised Rose was that many of the girls in the school seemed to be swooning over the new professor. It was almost sickening since he was at least three times the age of most girls in the room.

Rose decided she didn't care enough to keep thinking about it and started to engage the students closest to her in conversation. Talking particularly about wanting to join the Quidditch team.

Malfoy upon hearing this decided to speak up.
"Since my father is supplying brand new brooms to the team I don't think you will be allowed on the team Potter"

Rose, despite the comment could not help but smile, like healing her last name said aloud.
"Well the fact I have a Serial number Two Nimbus 2001 I think the captain should definitely consider me."

The captain did indeed look like he was considering her.
"What position is Potter?"

"Chaser or in a pinch Seeker" Rose replied happily. The captain did not reply but Rose could tell he was thinking it over. Malfoy looked like he was seething at the news Rose had one of the first Nimbus 2001 ever made.

As the feat was wrapping up Rose and Capella were surprised to see a lone Black owl swooping down from the rafters above. It circled Rose and Capella for a moment before dropping a letter in Capella's lap. Rose petted the owl as Capella looked at the letter. A note on the front advised she open it in private so when Capella put the note away without reading it many people in the hall were filled with curiosity about the new first year getting mail so soon.

Once dismissed from the Hall the Slytherins headed for the dungeons to receive their new password from their prefect. Once inside Capella went to her dorm to read her letter and Rose sat down in the centre of the common room knowing that she couldn't let Malfoy get his blood purist ways into the new students she actively engage them in conversation and spoke openly about her views on the matter so if anyone was like her they would know they are safe.

The older students could see the change that Rose's presence had been bringing and a few of them had begun to abandon the old ways in order to stay on Rose's good side especially now that she was a potter and would become very influential in the wizarding world.

When Capella came back sometime later that night many people had already gone to bed, so Rose was just talking with Daphne and Blaize. Without needing to be asked Blaize and Daphne stood leaving Capella alone with Rose, it was clear that Capella wanted to talk alone.

"There is going to be a meeting of the Wizengamot Trial for my dad, finally." Capella told Rose and cried a little from receiving the news they had waited for for so long.

Rose, who had no words to say right now just held Capella letting her feel the emotions she needed to feel. After a short while Capella stopped crying and started to smile accepting the news that her Dad would get a trial.

For the next hour or so Capella regaled Rose with tales of her father. Rose was happy to hear stories of Harry's godfather and her Dad's best friend. The crazy things that they had gotten up to in school made Rose wonder if her Dad would be proud of what she had accomplished so far.

After listening for an hour Rose finally decided that they should both head to bed. Rose couldn't help but wonder if Capella would sleep at all that night but hoped that she would. As Rose was getting into her bed Daphne looked over to her. After confirming that things were good Rose went to bed.

Rose woke early the next day eager to start her new year at Hogwarts. Rose, Daphne and Blaize met Capella in the common room before going to breakfast together. The arrival of the morning mail stirred up a hornet's nest as news about Sirius' hearing was told to the public.

Rose and her friends quickly realised that Capella would be the target of everyone's attention, took Capella by the arm and took her from the great hall hoping to hide her and let the information settle.

It took Rose by surprise when Harry too joined them on the way down toward the Black lake. Nothing was said for the longest time as the five students walked down toward the lake. Once there the group sat talking about whatever came to mind.

Rose was thankful that lessons had not started yet and they could get away with hiding like this. A few students passed by enjoying their day but seemed to know that approaching with questions was not a good idea.

The group of friends managed to avoid the general populous of the school most of the Day but come dinner time they could hide no longer and It was time to face the pack. The five headed up together. As the group entered the great hall a silence fell and many people pointed toward Capella.

Harry felt a little bad leaving Rose and the others but he had to sit at his own table. When the group of four sat at the Slytherin table, a free people started to speak up and ask Capella about her Dad, not that she had answers for them.

Rose was the first of her group to notice the headmaster was absent. Looking around Rose asked if anyone had a Daily Prophet. One of the first years who Rose had been speaking with the night before, handed her the paper and Rose was able to confirm that Sirius would be on trial right now. Capella, seeing this wanted to go to the court case but Rose knew she would not be allowed in since she had not been summoned.

The small group left the hall as soon as the meal had been consumed and waited impatient in a corner of the common room. It felt like a long long wait before any news came to them. It was nearing eleven at night when the jet balck owl flew into the room. The owl sat in Capella's lap and looked up at her. Rose thought it looked like the owl had tears in it's eyes.

Rose looked between the owl and Capella there seemed to be something passing between them that Rose couldn't quite work out. After a short while the owl held out it's leg and Capella took the letter, opening it slowly. Capella read the letter three times before handing it to Rose before hugging the owl close to her chest.

"After checking Sirius' wand and memories Sirius has been cleared and a new manhunt for Peter Pettigrew has begun" Rose announced to her friends who were looking at Capella with confused looks.

"Capella you are going to hurt that bird if you keep hugging it like that" Daphne announced before looking at Rose and reading the letter to almost to make sure what she had said was the truth.

Capella, who had not really been listening, released the bird and jumped into Rose's arms refusing to let go as she revelled in the news. The owl ruffled its feathers a little before flying off into the night.

While Rose was hugging Capella she whispered into her ear.
"What is it with you and that bird? That was an odd reaction."

This caused Capella to giggle and looking toward Blaize and Daphne she leaned in close to Rose's ear and Whispered back.
"Don't tell anyone but that owl was mom. She is an unregistered Animagus. But I didn't tell you this."

Rose looked at Capella, the shock evident on her face. In response Capella just nodded giggling again and sat in Rose's lap hugging her.
"You know you're a clingy girl" Rose joked holding Capella a little tighter showing she did not mind.

Capella didn't respond right away, just enjoyed the embrace. Daphne was looking at the event before her and looked a little wistfully at the pair.
"You remind me of me and Astoria she would happily lay on me like this"

After a short amount of time Rose stood and took Capella's hand, leading her to Rose's bedroom and they sat on Rose's bed.
"It is getting late, want to sleep here with me?"

Rose and Capella, who had hit it off right away, had been caught sharing a bed a few times over the course of the holidays and so Capella just nodded her head in response. Rose handed her a long T-shirt and smiled at her. It looked like Capella was going to argue about the shirt. She liked sleeping in her underwear but soon remembered she was in school and took the shirt.

Nothing to see here. Keep an eye out for the next chapter soon