Chapter Three:

Hogwarts

The week passed slowly, with the Weasleys being quiet most of the time, but when the time came to leave for Hogwarts Abella was back to normal. Her head still throbbed, but she was excited to go to Hogwarts. Her and Harry had begun talking, mostly about their parents and were quickly becoming friends, although Hermione still gave her a cold shoulder.

The morning that they were to head to Hogwarts Mr. Weasley was whisked away on Ministry business, the Weasleys plus Hermione and Harry had to take taxis. Hermione, Harry, and Abella laughed at the taxi driver's annoyance; all three of them had enough experience with muggles to know this was more than annoying for them.

When they reached platform 9 ¾ Abella looked around excitedly, taking in anything and everything she could, excited about this new experience. When they boarded the Hogwarts Express Abella begged Fred and George to sit with her in an empty compartment, near Harry, Ron, and Hermione. They automatically obliged as she began to put her things away.

After a moment the door opened again and a young man was standing there. He offered a smile smile as he waved a hand. "Most compartmets are full, mind if I sit here with you lot?"Abella's mouth went wide as she stared at him. Abella nodded quickly as she took in his appearance. He was easily a foot taller than her, with blonde hair that touched the top of his shoulders. His left eye was covered completely by bangs, showing only one bright blue eye. He nodded as he swept the bangs from his left eye revealing that is was white, as if he was blind.

Fred and George stared at their sister as the stranger sat down next to her. Abella turned around in her seat so that she was facing him, sitting sideways on the bench. The young man simply offered her a wide smile before Abella enveloped him in a hug.

"You're a git you know that?" Fred and George looked puzzled as the other boy let out a laugh. "Yeah I know Bells." Abella pulled away from him and turned to her brothers. "Fred, George, this is Paul. He went to St. Marcus with me in America. Although I have no idea what he's doing here." She looked at him expecting an explanation.

"You're my only friend, at least the only one I care about. You think I'd let you come here alone?" Paul glanced at Abella as she shook her head, he quickly looked away from her, realizing she was attempting to read the emotions on his face.

As the train took off Aurora was practically bouncing in her seat with excitement. "Excited are we?" Fred laughed as his sister continued jumping around.

"Of course! It's Hogwarts. My school could never compare to Hogwarts, not in its wildest dreams, and besides you heard mum and dad, something big is happening at Hogwarts this year." She smiled at the twins before calming down.

As the train traveled on Abella took a moment to look at her twins. Fred and George looked alike, that was true, but she could tell the difference between them. She had a connection wit hthe twins that not even she could understand. After a moment she glanced at Paul too. She knew there was something he wasn't telling her, there had to be. Why else would he travel to London? He was the same age as the twins, always acting like her older brother. There was a reason behind him transferring to Hogwarts, and she had a feeling he wouldn't ever tell her.

After a moment Abella stood up to stretch, she had to find the bathroom. She excused herself and quickly located the restroom. On her way back, she passed what she assumed was an empty compartment, but an arm snaked out to snatch her around the waist. A hand was placed over her mouth as she was pressed against the window. Abella came face to face with the same boy she had run into at the Wizard World Cup.

"Did you not take the hint? You. Shouldn't. Be. Here "He growled out, pushing her harder against the window. Abella let out a whimper of pain as the pane of the window bit into her back. "You need to leave, or you will die." His face softened as he released her, but he didn't step back from her. "Please leave, you're going to die if you don't."

"I'm ot going anywhere, whoever you are. So you might as well give up your threats!" She stomped her foot angrily, before attempting to get away from him.

"you're the most infuriating, and beautiful woman I've ever met." His eyes widened as he realized his words. With a slight growl he grabbed her shirt again, forcing her against the wall. "Just leave!" He yelled, causing Abella to whimper slightly, she wasn't used to be treated so cruelly.

Suddenly the door to the compartment flew open and Paul was standing there rage filling his eyes, behind him Fred and George stood there, wands drawn, with Ron peaking over their shoulders.

"Malfoy, get out of here you little git, before I turn you into the snake you are." George stepped forward as Draco released Abella's shirt, shoving her against the window, and stalking past the trio in front of him. The three Weasley boys looked at her as she rubbed her back.

"He's the one who cornered me in the woods. He just threatened me." Abella glared at the door before standing up straight and pushing past her Weasleys and Paul. "Let's go, we should be arriving soon." She sighed as she pulled on her robes and got her things ready. Abella did not miss the look in Paul's eyes, they would definitely be having a conversation later.

When they arrived Abella stared at the horseless carriages nervously, seeing something the others could not. She shook her head before allowing Fred to pull her into the carriage, to sit on his lap. Once they arrived at the castle they were met by a barrage of water balloons. Once Peeves had been apprehended Professor McGonagall smiled at Abella, before turning to Paul

"Miss Weasley, if you will follow me, Professor Dumbledore would like to introduce you, and get you sorted before the first year, you too young man." The younger girl took the professor's hand as she walked away from her friends, waving as she walked off. Paul let out a sigh and stalked behind them.

When Abella entered The Great Hall she was amazed. Professor McGonagall quickly led her to the podium, where Dumbledore awaited. He smiled at her as she stood beside him. "Welcome students. It is my pleasure to introduce our two new exchange students. They are both coming from St. Marcus academy in the United States. Please welcome Aurora and Paul. Now they will be sorted before the first years in a moment, so that they may join their houses in their fourth and sixth year studies."

Abella stood to the side; as she listened to the old tattered hat sing its song. When it was finished she walked over to Professor McGonagall and sat down. The older woman placed the hat on the girl's head and waited.

"Hmm brave, yet you remind me of two twins that I have sorted before. You're cunning, you would do well in Slytherin, and you don't want that though do you? Malfoy sets you on edge. You're smart enough for Ravenclaw, but too mischievous, you remind me of a woman, I sorted her into Ravenclaw…who was it? Aha! You're a Trinity." Abella laughed at the voice inside her head as the hat pondered its choice. "Better be Gryffindor!" Abella laughed as she jumped up, and placed the hat on the stool before running to sit between her Weasley Twins.

She watched as the hat was placed on Paul's head. "Well, well, this is a head I never thought I would be sat upon. Paul Dursley. Said hello to your family yet? Not my business, now let's see. Without a doubt you belong in Slytherin, but you refuse to go anywhere that Miss. Weasley will not be. I see, you have to protect her hmm? Well then." Paul's eyes met Abella's. "Better be Gryffindor!" Paul smirked as he made his way to sit with the Weasleys.

The entire hall watched as the first years were sorted, then Abella jumped as the dishes filled themselves. Abella began eating, and when everyone was finished they listened to Dumbledore speak about the Triwizard Tournament. Abella laughed as the twins began screaming when they spoke of the age restrictions.

After the feast they all set off to their common rooms. Abella bid her Weasleys goodnight before following Ginny to the girl's dorms. The fourth year girls were uneven for the rooms, so she ended up in a small room meant for three, but her bed was the only one that had any items near it.

Abella smirked when she heard knocks on her door. When she opened it Fred, George, and Paul stood there smiling.

"Oh wow, a private room? Looks like we found a good spot for headquarters aye George?" Fred smiled as Abella shook her head. "Just don't get me in trouble you two." The twins laughed and made their way out of the room.

When they were gone Paul shut the door and sat on a bed near Abella. "So are you going to tell me why you're actually here then?" Abella watched as Paul sighed and leaned back on the bed.

"You sure you want to know? It's not really too great." Abella stood up and walked over to Paul.

"You had a vision didn't you? Paul, please. I'm happy you're here, believe me. I'm glad to have someone here who knows how it feels to be an outcast. We had an agreement. The day we realized we were both seers we promised to never hide our visions from one another. You know I'm a metemorhpamagi, and you've seen the extent of my magic. I would think we were good enough friends." She huffed and sat beside him as he sat up.

"Yeah, I had a vision. Something bad is about to happen. I figured if anything I could come here and attempt to help you. My aunt is in a group of people who are determined to keep Voldemort from coming back. I told her about my vision, and she insisted I come here to be near you. If I knew more I'd tell you." Abella nodded and Paul stood up and left without another word.

I know it seems rushed, but there is a lot of information that is not necessary for Abella's story, more than likely I'll skip around a lot, but I will make it flow, because it's just too much information

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