Chapter 5
I do not own Harry Potter in any way.
"Anya, wake up. It's time to get your school supplies", Remus said.
Anya shot up and got dressed. She let Bambi out into the backyard.
"Where do we start first?" Anya asked.
"We should get your wand first", Remus said. He led her to Ollivander's.
"Ah…young Miss Black. I was wondering when you would step foot in my shop. You look so much like your father", Ollivander said, "Your friend and cousin were in a couple of days ago".
"My friend?" Anya asked. Her eyes lit up. "Harry! Harry was here?" she asked.
"Yes. He was with a big fellow. Hagrid was his name", Ollivander said, "I know just the wand for you. Same wood as your father's wand. Course yours is just the same. Symbols are etched into it". Ollivander handed the wand to Anya.
She looked it over and saw a lightning bolt in it.
"It's Cedar Wood with a unicorn hair core", Ollivander told her.
She waved it and a silvery ribbon came out and swirled around her body. Anya giggled as the cold ribbon ran across her skin.
It suddenly went back into the wand.
"I can honestly say that I've never seen that happen before", Ollivander said, "I'd say that you will be surrounded by love and people would be wise to keep you close in the coming years".
"Come on Anya", Remus said.
"Do you think what Ollivander said is true?" Anya asked him.
"It's magic Anya. Anything is possible", Remus told her.
The day came that she would go to Hogwarts.
She hugged Bambi. "I'll be home at Christmas boy", she told her beloved dog. She picked up her owl's cage.
It was a black owl with white spots in its feathers (think of Hedwig only backwards).
"I'm ready now Remus", she said.
"You want me to run into a wall?" she asked.
"Just trust me Anya", he said.
Anya closed her eyes and ran.
When she opened her eyes, she saw a bright red train.
"It stuns everyone who sees it for the first time", Remus told her. He hugged her. "You'll be just fine Anya. Don't tell anyone about your father. If someone asks, you say I'm your father", Remus said. He let go of her and handed her a letter. "Your father sent it this morning", Remus said.
Anya took the letter and her backpack.
Remus kissed her forehead.
Anya looked at him one last time before getting on the train. She found an empty compartment and opened the letter.
My dearest lamb,
Right now, you are probably sitting on the Hogwarts express alone. I do wish I could've been there to see you off. I am grateful to Remus for all he has done for you. Get out of your comfort zone little lamb and meet new people. Torture our cousin Draco for me.
All my love, Snuffles
Anya whipped her eyes and stuck the letter in her backpack. She got up and took her father's advice. She searched the train for someone to sit with.