Summary: When Remus falls in love with a shy Ravenclaw, will racism and old prejudices stand in their way? Remus/OC Sirius/Marlene James/Lily

A/N: there will most likely be racial slurs in later chapters. This is just an early warning. Remember this was in the 70s people.

Disclaimer: I'm black not white. I'm American not british. Therefore I do not own Harry Potter. I only own the characters you haven't heard of. I also don't own Knock You Down(the song).

Song: Knock You Down- Keri Hilson

"Sometimes loves comes around

and it knocks you down

just get back up when it knocks you down

knocks you down."

-Keri Hilson

Ch. 1: Knock You Down

Remus Lupin walked down the train corridor looking for his friends, dragging his trunk behind him. He wasn't paying any attention to where he was walking and ran into someone. That someone fell down with a squeal.

"Oh my god! Are you ok?" Remus asked the person. The person, a girl, looked up and Remus' breath caught in his throat. The girl was beautiful. She had dark brown skin that looked like it glowed and big brown eyes that sparkled but were hidden behind glasses. She had shoulder length black hair held back by a gold headband. She also wore an Aerosmith band tee… This might be the beginning of a beautiful friendship, Aerosmith was Remus' favorite band.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm sorry I should have been paying more attention."

"No it was all my fault. I wasn't looking where I was going." Remus stuck out a hand to pull her up. She was very light, though that might just be because of his werewolf strength. Standing up straight, the girl was about 4'9", reaching only to Remus' mid chest. She was tiny. "I'm Remus by the way, Remus Lupin." He smiled. She smiled back shyly.

"I'm Tiana Jackson. You can call me Tia." Jackson… Jackson… Where did he know that name from? Seeing his confusion, she continued. "Taylan Jackson is my brother. Twin brother actually." Ooohh... Remus thought. That makes since. Taylan was the most popular guy in school, besides the marauders that is. It must have be easy for her to get over looked because of him.

"Well its nice to beet you. You look like you're in need of a compartment. You could join me on my quest for one. Unless you're trying to find your friends or your brother…"

"No! um… I mean, I'll join you. I'd be happy to." They smiled meekly at each other and went to find a compartment.

After a few minutes of walking, they finally found an empty compartment. Remus helped the small girl lift her trunk and they sat down in awkward silence. Remus couldn't stand it any more so he broke it.

"So, uh, you're a seventh year right? What house are you in? If you say Slytherin I'll have to leave you." He joked. She chuckled slightly.

"I'm in Ravenclaw with my brother. You probably haven't noticed me because, well my brother kind of overshadows me sometimes. You know he's popular I'm just a shy Ravenclaw. Its like who would notice me?"

"Well I'm sorry I didn't notice you. And I hope to make up for it by being your friend." Tia's face lit up. Remus suspected that she didn't have a lot of friends. Before she could reply there was a shout outside their compartment.

"OH MOONY!" Remus cursed under his breath.

"Uh oh." The compartment door burst open and there stood the other Marauders. Sirius' mouth dropped open.

"Prongs, he ditched us for a girl…"

A/N: Yes her name is Tiana like the princess. I don't really liker her brother's name. I couldn't come up with any good names for twins. If you have any suggestions let me know. Also if you have any suggestions for a different story title let me know.