A/N: Hey guys, I hope you like this chapter, don't worry, the story is going in a good direction for Isabella (even if it doesn't seem like it). I am trying to hammer out these chapters as fast as I can, but as well written as they can be as well. You guys are amazing, and I hope you will read, review, and enjoy. If you want updates on my stories you can follow my instagram under divergentthreeravens. Love you all! ~ Pipes

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or its characters, but I do own mine, so please let them remain mine. Also there is hint at self-harm, so I don't want to trigger anyone. Enjoy!

"Ms. Gregory, just because you are one of the brightest witches of your age, does not mean that you are allowed to slack off in the first class of term, so if you would please pick up your wand and work on the practical part of the lesson, that would be much appreciated," Professor McGonagall chided, as my brother and the other Slytherin students sniggered.

I snapped back to reality as soon as Professor McGonagall said my name. I picked up my wand and looked away from everyone, beginning to practice transfiguring the daisy in front of me into a rose. It wasn't all that difficult, seeing as we were just reviewing concepts we had learned before the holidays. The only problem was that I couldn't focus enough to actually get the practical done.

"Iz, wrong wand movement," Rose reminded me, attempting to keep me on track.

"Which one was that again?" I asked, not paying attention.

"Isabella Gregory," Rose said, exasperatedly, "I've shown you ten times already. McGonagall isn't going to let us leave for lunch until we get this done."

"You've already got it done Rose, go on ahead without me," I replied.

"Nope, I'm staying until you get it. I know you can do this on the next try if you just focus."

"I can't focus!" I whispered, loudly, to her.

"Someone having twouble?" Harry said, stopping at our table.

"Looks like someone isn't the brightest witch of her age anymore," Scorpius joined in.

"We should leave, give her time to focus or she'll never leave this classroom," Harry continued.

"Sod off!" Rose yelled at them, a little too loudly, attracting McGonagall's stern eye.

McGonagall started to make her way over to our table, and I nudged Rose, who instantly looked down at her notes, acting like she was attempting her practical. I had kept my head down in my notes the whole time. I wasn't going to acknowledge the teasing, even though it was already getting to me.

"See you later, Bella," My brother spat out, swiftly moving for the door.

"Yeah, watch your back," Scorpius said to us softly.

Rose looked at me, after they had left, a questioning look in her eye. I knew why, because instead of a threat, Scorpius had sounded like he was giving us, well me, a warning. I hadn't told her about Scorpius and the look he had given me on Christmas day. I returned the look with one that said I'd talk to her about it later.

"I see you still have not made any progress, Ms. Gregory. And Ms. Weasley, would you like to tell me what was going on that would cause an outburst like that?"

Rose looked at me, and just as she opened her mouth, I performed the spell, turning my daisy into a beautiful rose, and then look straight at her.

"Nothing, Professor, just talking," Rose replied.

"Well then, I see that you have the mouth of your father in you, a shame, well at least you got your mother's mind. And Ms. Gregory, I can see that you focused long enough to get your practical done. I should hope that you bring that focus for all of the next class, see you girls in the Great Hall tonight," Professor McGonagall said dismissing us.

We got out of our seats and grabbed our things, heading out the door to sit and wait for Albus. He had been working on his practical at a table with one of the Scamander twins. As we sat I curled my knees up to my chin, resting my head on them. I began to get lost in thought about school, my brother, Scorpius, my friends… how hungry I was. I needed to remember to eat more, I needed to try not to put everything before eating. I looked over at Rose, who was already staring at me.

"Explain."

It was a simple request with a not so simple answer. So I chose the worst response I could have.

"Explain what?" I asked innocently.

"Seriously Isabella?" Rose questioned exasperatedly.

"Thought I was Iz," I snipped at her.

"What is your deal? Why can't you just let me in? It's me, your best friend, who has been here for you non-stop. You won't even give me any insight into how to help you. It is honestly so hard to be your friend sometimes," Rose retorted.

"So you're saying you don't want to be my friend because I don't focus on you more? Because I can't just find it in me to let you in? That's rich coming from the girl who literally hasn't opened up to me about anything," I snapped back.

"That's because I'm not hiding anything from you, I'm already open. Oh and by the way, a thanks would be nice, for defending you back there."

"I don't need anyone to defend me," I stated firmly.

"Really? Because I feel like your bodyguard most of the time."

"I'm sorry I'm too self-centered for you. I'll leave you to friends who will ask you how you are, and actually mean it, since you believe I don't. See ya around," I said, standing, turning my back to walk away. I wiped tears from my eyes, with every step I took.

"Where's she going?" Albus said to Rose, behind me.

"Don't know, don't care. Let's go," Rose said, walking the opposite direction.

I started the walk to Gryffindor Tower, so I could go sleep away my sadness. I had lost my only friends, and now I had no protection. I walked as fast as I could, but that didn't mean I could out run my problems.

"Oh, Bella, did someone lose her friends?"

"Not. Now. Harry."

"I think we can take that as a yes, don't you Harry?" Scorpius said, with a smirk.

Harry grabbed my arms, and pushed me against the wall.

"So here's what you're going to do. You're going to wear the locket mum gave you, or I'm going to tell her you lost it. I'll have her send a new one that you will then have to wear. You're going to wear that locket and eat one meal a day until you fit into that dress I bought you for Christmas. Otherwise I might just have to tell mum, that you got rid of my presents to be mean to me," Harry said, spitefully.

"Not like you can make me do any of that," I replied.

"Oh, but I can. Without your posse I can get as close to you as I like, and there's nothing you can do about it. So you're going to do as I say, or it'll be more than just your homework that I abuse."

With that he dropped me to the ground, and walked away, with Scorpius trailing at his heels.

"Isabella?" I heard James call out as he approached me.

"Leave me alone James."

"Where are Rose and Al? I thought they were helping kept altercations with your brother from happening."

"Probably in the Great Hall by now. Don't talk to me unless you want to incur the wrath of your cousin."

"What do you mean Isabella?" James quizzed me.

"I got excommunicated, you'll hear all about it at lunch I'm sure. Now if you'll excuse me I'm off to catch up on some sleep and please my brother so I won't get beat up any time soon. See ya around," I said, looking down as I walked away.

"Let me walk you," James called out, running up to walk in stride with me.

"No, go to lunch. You don't want to be seen with me. Bye James," I said, as I made some distance between us.

I finished the walk to Gryffindor Tower alone, and made my way up to my bed. I grabbed out the stupid enchanted locket that my brother was using to watch me, and I put it on. Then I climbed into my bed and laid down, wishing for sleep to come over me, even though it wouldn't. I closed my eyes, eventually falling to sleep, wishing that the morning could just start over again.

I woke up as people entered the room, but I didn't turn over. I stared out the window across from my bed, and I saw that the sun was beginning to go down. I didn't know who was in the room, but I didn't really care. I went over to my trunk, grabbed out my secret box, and walked over to our bathroom. I had messed up my only friendship and now I was devastated. I didn't know what else to do other than punish myself. I locked the door behind me and turned on the shower to make it sound like I was getting ready for dinner. I sat in the corner and placed cuts on the same place I had over break. Then I was just reminded of the shelter that I had falsely gotten, I remembered everything I had been given, and I felt even worse than I had earlier.

Once I was done, and had bandaged my wrist, I turned off the shower, brushed through my hair, and tied it into a high ponytail. I then left the bathroom, noticing that Rose was laying in her bed, the same way I had been earlier. I started towards her bed, but then realized that she wouldn't want to talk to me. I walked over to my trunk, threw my box in, and closed the lid to my trunk, leaving the room right after.

I walked down to the Great Hall, and once I got there I looked around. I saw the Weasley and Potter families in the middle of the Gryffindor tables, talking loudly and having fun, bringing me memories of the break. I decided to avoid them so that Rose wouldn't feel like they were betraying her, so I sat at the end of the tables, in the seat closest to the door. After a few minutes into the meal I got pushed to the ground, hearing an apology from my brother, that didn't sound very meaningful, right after. I climbed back into my seat, and ate a little bit of the steak and mashed potatoes that had appeared on my plate. I ate as much as I needed to, without making myself sick, so I would be able to make it through tomorrow without passing out. I finished as quickly as I could, and I began the walk back to my room.

"Isabella!" Albus called, from behind me.

"What?" I answered, as I kept walking.

"Have you seen Rose?" He asked, catching up to me.

"Not since I came down for dinner."

"Okay," Albus replied, "What happened between you two? Rose wouldn't tell me anything."

"We got in a fight, and I'm pretty sure it's family before friends now. So if you'll excuse me, I don't want Rose to shun you because you were seen speaking with me. I'll see ya around Albus, but I don't think we'll be hanging out anytime soon."

"Iz, it was just one fight. You guys'll get over it."

"I might, but I don't think Rose will. Trust me, I'm already upset with myself that I ruined everything," I replied, trailing off.

We entered the Gryffindor common room, and I headed for the stairs up to the girl's dormitories. I was practically in tears, but I didn't know what to do. I was losing my family, and I couldn't stop it. All I wanted was for Rose to forgive me, which is one of the reasons why I had stashed some leftovers for her in my bag. I knew it wouldn't happen until I was ready to open up though, and I had no clue when that would be. Especially now that my brother was out to get me.

"Isabella wait," Albus pleaded, grabbing my wrist to pull me back.

I yelled out in pain, as I faced towards him.

"Isabella?" Albus asked surprised, "Did I grab too hard? I didn't mean to hurt you. Are you okay?"

"I'm fine," I replied, a few small tears leaving my eyes. I turned back away from him, and started up the stairs.

"Iz…"

"See ya around."