When I started this series, I didn't plan I out well or write it as I would have liked, which means I left out many important characters. So, when I got to planning some...things... I realized Artemis needs and deserves to be more than an NPC.

March 29, 1991

It was finally her 11th birthday!

Artemis woke up to rapid knocking on her door. She groaned loudly. It was way too early to be awake.

"I'm up! Now stop your bloody knocking" she rolled over and ran her hands over her face, pushing her long hair back over her shoulder.

Then came two voices from outside her door "Missy? We thought you loved us?" "Will! Lester! You're back!" her desire to get more sleep had disappeared as she jumped out of her bed and opened her door, smiling at the sight. In front of her stood two boys. One had slightly curly hair that was the same color as her's and many freckles covering his face and neck. The other had red hair that sat in a low ponytail. They were the same height. While they may look similar, no one would notice that they were twins. Her twin brothers had been overseas in America researching flora and their properties in potions. They had left two years ago and only visited when Jason graduated Hogwarts the year before.

"Of course we're back Missy. It's not every day a witch turns 11."

"When'd you get back?"

"Well-" Lester was cut off by yelling from downstairs.

"Breakfast! Come and get it before Jason eats it all." Will turned away from the door and shouted, "be there in a minute mum!"

"Jason's here too? I thought he was working."

"You seriously thought he'd miss your birthday too?"

"Let's go. I'm hungry. Jay's gonna take all the sausage if we don't hurry."

Will and Lester looked at each other, smiled, and lifted Artemis into their arms. Her struggle only lasted a few moments, when she finally gave up and let them carry her.

As they reached the bottom of the stairs, Beastie, the family's crup began to dance around the twins' feet, barking while they laughed. Will and Lester set Artemis down onto her chair, letting Beastie come and say good morning to her.

Artemis smiled at her father as he placed a plate full of food in front of her. She took a bite of her bacon then looked toward Jason. Who had an envelope next to him as he read some type of journal.

He had definitely grown since he left for training. Near the end of his final year at Hogwarts, he was recruited to work as an Unspeakable. His auburn hair was in a buzz cut, and he had grown some muscles.

Artemis wasn't completely sure what Unspeakables did, but considering the job title and the reactions her parents had to his recruitment it was meant to be that way.

"Jay, how've you been?"

"I've been doing pretty good. Training's almost over. The final test should decide what sector I go into but can't talk much about that."

"Are you gonna have a codename? To keep the secrets?"

He smiled and responded, " If I told you I had a codename, it wouldn't be a very good secret now, would it?"

Artemis pouted, "I guess you're right."

Her mom came through the door to the kitchen announcing, "Your letter is here!"

Artemis stood up so fast, her chair fell over, causing Beastie to scramble out from behind it. "It's here! It's here!"

The owl flew in through the open window and landed in a hastily cleared spot on the table. It hopped towards Artemis and dropped off her letter. She fed it a piece of sausage and said, "Thanks. We have our own owl. You can rest here or just leave." it seemed to nod and then took off, back the way it came.

Lester spoke up, "Guess it's time for shopping!"

_(Cue montage)_

First things first. Clothes.

It was late March so the air was still cool in the morning but in Diagon Alley, that was no problem. The air was warmed slightly so it was a comfortable temperature. Madame Malkins was fairly empty considering it was before noon on a Friday. She was quickly fitted for some new clothes. It was nice to get some new shirts and a few dresses. She still had a few months to go before she could get her Hogwarts robes.

Artemis could, however, get her wand. Ollivander greeted the Delacroix family with a small smile. "Ah, we meet once again. Delphi, I trust your wand has done you well, nine-inch pine with a unicorn hair core, surprisingly bendy if I'm not mistaken."

Artemis' mom smiled and replied, "Yes it has. Thank you."

He looked toward Jason and said, "I knew that wand would take you places, my boy." Clapping his hands and now facing Artemis he continued, "Now, let's get to business."

The first wand was taken before she could even get a good look at it.

The second shocked her hand as she touched it.

The third seemed to be a good fit, but Ollivander took it back shaking his head.

The fourth scorched her hair as she swished the wand, Ollivander quickly putting out the small flames. He seemed sorry but Will and Lester were laughing at Artemis' plight.

The fifth one was it. When she swished it, silver sparkles filled the air. "This is your wand, Miss Delacroix. Sycamore with a unicorn hair core. Fourteen and a half inches long, unyielding flexibility. A wand that encourages spontaneity and yet, is very faithful. It is one of the longer ones I've made. I hope it serves you well Miss Delacroix."

They quickly paid and then left. Delphi looked over her daughter's hair. There were burned pieces all throughout. "I'm sorry sweetie, but it looks like we'll have to get it cut." Artemis' head was filled with ideas for a new haircut. Maybe she'd try something...different.

(time skip)

The rest of the family had been sent home while Artemis and her mother went to get her hair cut. Her hair that had once reached her mid-back was now in a pixie-cut.

"Missy! Look at you! I think you've got the shortest hair now." Will greeted them as they arrived, running his hands through her hair, messing it up after the careful job done by the stylist.

"Stop it! Stop it!" Artemis cried, pushing away her brother.

(TIME SKIP-September 1)

Platform 9 ¾ was busier than ever. Beastie had somehow gotten onto the table and spilled food all over Artemis, who was already dressed to leave. Because of this, they didn't make it before the crowds arrived.

Her father helped Artemis get her trunk onto the train as she said her goodbyes.

Artemis walked the corridor of the train until she found a quiet compartment. Remembering her manners, she knocked on the door, before entering.

Inside the compartment, she found a boy, about her age. He had messy black hair and round glasses. He was reading a book she had never seen before but closed the book when she entered.

"Can I sit here?" Artemis asked the boy.

"Uh...sure. My name's Harrison," he said before returning to his book.

"Thanks. I'm Artemis Delacroix."

A Crup is a wizarding dog breed that resembles a Jack Russell Terrier and has a forked tail.

Updates will be slow during quarantine, it's really messing with my creativity. I'm still going to try to post twice a month but we'll see how that goes. Please stay safe and take care of yourself.