Author: Tanith Lilitu

Disclaimer: I own Aislin, Mr. and Mrs. Highland, and the plot. I also own the character Kate, but Emikae, whom Kate is based upon, owns herself. Okay, so I really only own Kate's personality, because Emikae owns her own middle name and description. I partially own the swirls. I own Toni's personality and such. Any characters you may recognize are property of J. K. Rowling.

Summary: …Oh my god, I've really gone off the deep end… Have you now? What brought you to that conclusion? Because I've made myself believe that I'm possessed, by a fictional character nonetheless! Hey! I resent that!

Timeframe: This chapter takes place in the Trio's 6th year, '96.

Warnings: OC, spoilers for OotP

Rating: K, for three or four minor swear words.

A/N: I really don't see why they couldn't have kept the old ratings… But that's beside the point. Oh my god, so much homework, and procrastination! I am the biggest procrastinator ever, why do today what I can do tomorrow? Yeah, so I put off writing this for close to two weeks. I don't think it was writer's block, I can usually get around that, it was sheer laziness. I also started reading 'The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy', so that's kept me occupied for a while. I also posted two more fics, though neither were HP. Enough with excuses though, onto writing the story and replying.

Emikae & James – Slytherin Pride! You shush James! So maybe not Slytherin if Jamesy won't shush, ya never know, keep reading for your house. I think Lily may end up in RebelHanyouofDarkness's head, although I do want to include Snape more. He's feeling awfully left out, who else died lately? I've seen a story where Harry was a Metamorphmagus before, can't remember what it was though. It's a defiant possibility…

RebelHanyouofDarkness – A medium you say? Hmm… dunno 'bout that, but I think Lily may have taken up residence in there. So Gryffindor you say? That can be arranged… Very detailed description you have there and quite a lot of possession as well. You are fairly tall, but I wouldn't go as far to capitalize it. You're about an inch taller than I am, and I'm a year older, yay for height! But it seriously sucks at dances when you're taller than all the guys at this age are. : ( Ah yes, the woes of Tanith. But on with the story!

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Chapter 9: Reunion

Soaking wet and gasping for breath, Aislin sat down on a recently materialized bench next to her. She had put as much distance between herself and the crazy as possible, and was at the other end of the alley – wait. Padfoot, I have a feeling we're not in Diagon Alley anymore.

Er, right… Check for a sign, go with that feeling!

There! Origin Alley, well it certainly is original looking.

The alley was crowded with what seemed to be all the crazies put together. Swirls marched to and fro, icebergs floated through the streets, ballerinas with pink and blue tutus belted out muggle rap songs, and everyone seemed to be muttering to themselves.

Oh god, I've gotten myself stuck in a parody!

Let me remind you we're not in one of your stories, this is just the way life is here. Not my fault Jo left out this Origin Alley in the books. The muggles would all naturally assume that she was on something or other and no more books for you.

Okay, I see your point.

Aislin almost bumped into a blond witch walking out of the nearest shop window; she was paying no attention to the world around her, reading a familiar newspaper upside-down.

Is that Luna Lovegood?

Probably, her and her father are frequent visitors of this place.

Don't know why I didn't expect that… Uh, how do we get back to Diagon Alley?

Does it seem like I know? Go ask her.

Aislin looked to where it seemed like he had meant, and spotted a fairly tall witch walking through the crowd, about an inch or so taller than her. She was dressed all in muggle clothes, had short black hair, and a dagger on her wrist. Is everyone I meet here a Goth? She was murmuring something to herself, that wasn't was odd, it was her eyes. They were vaguely reminiscent of a cat's, a strange gold colour.

Fine, fine, going.

Not fast enough, I'll talk.

"Er, hi!" Sirius put on a falsetto voice, and succeeded in sounding even less like Aislin than he would have normally, "I'm Si – Aislin! Could you tell me how to get to Diagon Alley?"

"Okay, Sashlin…" Her voice was hesitant, most likely at Sirius' intro and voice, "I'm Toni, I'm going over there now for my school books, just follow me." She then went quiet and rolled her eyes, "Jeez, fine! Stupid nag!" Aislin backed away a little at the outburst, but Toni stuck out her hand to stop her. "I'm supposed to introduce myself properly. Hello Sashlin, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Toni, would you follow me? Sorry, would you please follow me?" She once again gazed skyward, "That better? Good, 'cause that's the best you're getting. Shut up you two! You know she wasn't gonna leave me alone! Yeah, whatever."

You two? You think she knows? I can only handle one occlumens a day.

Don't think she knows, but you could ask. If you do go to Hogwarts later on, you'll never get into Gryffindor with an attitude like that, brave my arse.

Be nice! Maybe she's possessed?

I doubt that too, but check, so I can laugh at you.

"Uh, Toni?" she continued after a nod, "Are you an occlumens or a medium or possessed or something?"

"What were the options? No, slightly, and yes, yes, yes."

"Is that like something else? Other? Or are you like possessed like three times?"

"Yup, real pain. Lils, Alex and Kai never freaking shut up."

Did she say Lils? As in Lily, as in Potter? Ask! Ask! Ask! Ask! Ask!

Shut it! I can't ask with you talking!

"You said Lils, is that short for something?"

"Yeah, Lily, been dead for fifteen years though, don't think you know her."

"I know someone who might, come on, last name?"

"Hey nag!" Toni didn't seem to be able to communicate telepathically with her guests, which was growing more annoying by the second.

Ha! Sure sounds like Lily! Never did let anyone get away with anything if she could help it.

"Says it's Potter."

Merlin! I knew it! Let me talk to her!

Woah, freaky coincidence! Okay, calm down Siri.

"Lily! Is that you, Toni, can she talk through you?"

"Er, yeah, guess you're possessed too Sashlin. Here she is." Toni's body jerked as Aislin's had done on occasion.

"Do I know you? I'm sorry you don't look very familiar."

"Ah, Lils come on! It Padfoot! Of all the people to meet here! Long time no see!"

"What the – Sirius? " A few heads turned their way.

"Keep it down, would you!" Aislin's body almost toppled over as Lily, or was it Toni, embraced Sirius, or maybe Aislin. "Glad to see you too."

"Wait, this means you're dead!" Toni backed away a few paces in shock, "What happened? When?"

"Well, a few months ago in this time-"

"A few months! It took me years to find a host!"

"Getting to that, calm down, few months here, ten years to find a host. Time travel involved. We're still working out the cause."

"Only you Siri, only you. Are you and Sashlin supposed to be with someone?"

"I think so, oh, it's Aislin, I messed it up. Why?"

"Because Severus is over there, oh, he's seen you. He's walking this way."

"Ugh, why would they send Snivellus to go looking for us? The greasy bastard can't be trusted. And said bastard is behind me isn't he?"

"Yes, Black, he is. And you are to come back to Headquarters immediately…" It was at that moment he noticed Toni/Lily. He sneered at her, so very predictable, "Miss Shadow, I hope that you will be more productive in the upcoming school year. I'm afraid I must take your friend, I'm sure you'll see her at Hogwarts this year."

"I always try, Professor. I'll see you both then, Aislin. I'm in Gryffindor, third year."

This took Aislin by surprise, she had thought at least sixth year. But, her surprise was soon left by the wayside as they walked out of Origin Alley and Snape turned to her.

"You both? Aislin, you have some explaining to do."

A/N: Ooo, what will Aislin say? What will happen with Toni/Lily? When will we see more of Emikae again? What happened to Harry? Will the earth be demolished next Thursday by flying swirls? Find out next time on Fanfiction Addiction!