Hidden in plain sight

by Sinister hime

What if Harry was a girl? What if she lost her cousin in her youth? But how will she cope with it all, when she finds herself thrust into the magical world- where your mistakes could be your last and every ally, is a potential enemy. Fem!Harry AU CURRENT HIATUS until further notice.

6. Chapter 5 The quiet after the storm

Chapter 5: The quiet after the storm

It was a beautiful day- Holly had concluded. The sun was shining, flowers were in full bloom. Yes, a perfect day.

But at house at privet drive could not have looked more sullen even if it tried. Holly was worried. And for good reason too.

Aunt Petunia had returned today. At least she thought that was Aunt Petunia.

She had walked inside with agonizingly slow footsteps and moved to sit on the kitchen table. Silent, withdrawn, almost hollow. She simply stared at the window, out in the garden.

And she stayed in that position for the rest of the day.