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Maya was a happy 16 year old young woman. She was the granddaughter of the great Albus Dumbledore and daughter of Elisabeth Dumbledore. She grew up in France, near Paris and never knew her father. She loved to read and her favourite class was Defence Against the Dark Arts. Although in real life she only went deaf one month ago, she decided she would pretend it happened a long time ago due to some Muggle disease. Only the Hogwarts' teachers and the student that was going to be keeping her company for the last two weeks before school, were to know when exactly shy went deaf.

As Dumbledore had also decided that her appearance was too well known in the future, he had asked her if she agreed to change something. So it was decided that her hair was golden blond. Other than that she still had beautiful blue eyes. Her hair was the only major change.

During the time she had been in Hogwarts she had explored almost the whole castle and noticed that not a lot had changed 20 odd years from then. She had talked to almost every professor that was staying in Hogwarts during summer. And she had read quite a few books on time traveling and the working of ears. This subject was very interesting to her. She wanted to find out why exactly she went deaf and if there was anything she could do to change it. But of course she found nothing of use. Other than that she had found out about the existence of a special quill. It would write down exactly what was being said. She would tell Professor Dumbledore about it later.

And now she was starting to get bored. She desperately wanted someone of her own age, preferably a girl. It was then, at that moment, that Maya remembered that what she wanted was coming true. Her grandfather had asked for someone to come to school early.

Maya sprinted out of the Gryffindor common room and made her way towards her grandfather's office. Just when she arrived at the entrance, the gargoyle jumped aside.

'I was just about to come and get you' Dumbledore signed to Maya. He had started learning the language a week ago. He found it fascinating. And he had always loved learning something new. 'Our guest has arrived. Come with me please' Dumbledore smiled to her and then led the way.

Together they made their way towards the entrance of the school and down the steps in front of it. Maya could see a horseless carriage arriving at the far end of the road leading to Hogwarts. When it was closer to them it stopped and a young woman stepped out of it.

She had red hair that reached her shoulders and when she was right in front of Maya you could see her bright green eyes. She wore a green summer dress that matched her eyes. Maya knew immediately who this young woman was and couldn't believe her eyes. She was standing in front of her friend's deceased mother, Lily Evans.

"Good morning Miss Evans. Had a good trip here?" Professor Dumbledore asked the girl politely. Maya was still too much in chock to notice that Professor Dumbledore was talking.

"Yes sir. May I ask why you wanted me to come to school two weeks before term starts?" Lily asked the headmaster.

"Ah yes of course. Miss Evans this is my granddaughter Maya Dumbledore. I asked you to come because Maya is transferring to Hogwarts to start her 6th year. I thought you would be the perfect person to tell her all about our school and this way she can start the year with a friend." Dumbledore smiled kindly to both girls. Lily looked surprised at Maya. This was not what she expected.

Lily offered Maya her hand and Maya shook it. "Welcome to Hogwarts Maya, my name is Lily."

Maya looked confused at Dumbledore and when she didn't respond, Lily became confused too.

"Lily welcomed you to Hogwarts and introduced herself" Dumbledore explained to Maya in sign language. Lily knew immediately what was going on.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't know! Now I understand why you asked me to come this summer instead of anyone else" Lily smiled knowingly.

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They made their way to the Gryffindor Tower in silence. Once inside Maya signalled to one of the couches.

"I'm sorry about earlier. I didn't know" Lily signed once they were seated.

"Oh, it's nothing! You couldn't have known." Maya smiled. "So you are Lily? What year are you in?"

They talked all morning, during lunch and all afternoon. When it was time for dinner they made their way to the Great Hall together. They were laughing because of a joke Lily had been telling prior to entering the Great Hall. They took their seat and greeted everyone that was already sitting around the table.

"Oh wow, you got to eat with the professors since you came here?" Lily signed exited.

"Yeah" Hermione smiled. They sat down at the end of the table and began eating.

"So euhm, where did you go to school?" Signed Lily.

"I was euh... I don't know how to sign it. I have only been learning British sign language for one month." Hermione hang her head in shame.

"You were home schooled? Is that what you are trying to say? And don't worry, I will help you." Lily guessed and by the look on Hermione's face, it was correct.

"My mother taught me everything I know" Hermione told her.

"So, what are your favourite subjects?" Lily wanted to know.

Hermione smiled, this was a safe subject. "I love arithmancy and runes, but my favourite class is Defence Against the Dark Arts."

"I love those to!" Lily said excited. "So, what have you been doing all month alone at Hogwarts?"

"I've read a lot off books at the library. But being alone is boring. " Maya answered.

They talked more about their interests and hobbies. Before they knew it, dinner was over.

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The rest of the week Maya and Lily fell in a routine. They had breakfast together, then Maya would learn sign language with Professor McGonagall or with Lily, then they had lunch and after lunch they would read next to the lake or just relax in the Gryffindor Common Room . Dinner was always together with the professors.

Today was a Saturday and Professor Dumbledore called his granddaughter and Miss Evans to his office.

"Ah, there you are. Today you may both go to Diagon Alley. Maya, here is some money for your supplies. Professor McGonagall will be going with you. She should be waiting at the entrance of the castle. Have fun and be careful." Dumbledore smiled and gave Maya a pouch with the money.

"Thank you grandfather." Maya smiled. And together they went towards McGonagall.

The three of them made their way via the Floo network to the Leaky Cauldron and then to Diagon Alley.

"We will stop at Gringrotts first, then the bookstore and Madame Malkins. After that I have some personal shopping to do so and you both will get some free shopping." McGonagall signed to them and both girls nodded in response.

They went to the bookstore first. Both girls bought the necessary school books of course. After that Maya looked around to see if they got books about time travel and about the working of ears of anything about deafness. She found none about time travel, but they did have some books about ears and being deaf. She bought two books that seemed interesting to her.

After that they bought their robes. McGonagall left to do her own shopping and the girls wandered through the busy street on their own.

"So, how do you like Diagon Alley?" Lily signed and said at the same time.

"I like it! It's very busy, but full of nice shops!" Maya also signed and said the words at the same time. The only time they didn't talk when signing was during private conversations. And Maya only talked so that Lily would know if she used a wrong sign.

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At the other side of Diagon Alley, three boys were laughing and talking very loud. They seemed to be having fun.

"Don't forget we need to go to Zonko's to pick up some stuff for our pranks this year!" The black, medium long haired boy said to the others, who then nodded to him. He had nice robes on, but his hair looked wild and it fell into his grey eyes.

"Let's do our school shopping first. That way we won't forget anything important." The light brown haired boy said to the group. He wore shabby looking clothing, had a scar on his face and looked tired.

"Yeah yeah. We will Moony! Padfoot was just being his overexcited self." The unruly black haired one countered. He had hazel eyes and glasses.

Together the three of them walked through the street. They bought new robes, their books, new potion ingredients and then off course they visited the Quidditch shop.

"Gryffindor is so going to win the Cup this year! Slytherin won't stand a chance." Padfoot boasted.

"Yeah! But we will need a new Beater and two new Chasers. Let's hope there are some good players among the second years." Prongs replied. The three of them made their way to Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour. It was new in Diagon Alley since last year. It was rumoured his ice cream was amazing.

They each bought an ice cream and looked for a table. It was then that they saw Lily Evans sitting at a table with a girl none of them knew.

"Who's that?" Prongs asked the others.

"I don't know, but let's find out!" Padfoot said. They made their way towards the two girls.

"Hey Evans, who's your friend?" Prongs asked when they were at her table. The unknown girl, who sat with her back facing the boys, did not even seem to notice them as she just kept talking to Lily.

Lily looked up and said: "Hello to you to, Potter. And I see Black is with you too. Hey Remus" She smiled kindly to Moony. Remus smiled back and gave her a little wave.

"Well, who is this lovely lady?" Padfoot, or Sirius, asked Lily. The new girl looked confused. She turned to Lily and asked: "What's happening? Who are they?" She waved her hands around while she spoke.

"These are Remus Lupin, James Potter and Sirius Black. They are in Gryffindor and in are year." She answered the girl, she pointed out who was who while answering. "They asked me who you are"

"Oh, hi. My name is Maya Dumbledore. I'll be joining you guys in Gryffindor this year." She smiled kindle while still waving her hands around and making some kind of signs. All three boys looked confused. "I'm deaf. So I don't know what you are saying, sorry." She apologised. Suddenly they understood what was happening.

"Oh, well. Welcome to Hogwarts." Remus smiled, "Are you related to Professor Dumbledore somehow?" Lily translated for Maya while Remus was talking.

"Yes, he is my grandfather." Maya said to him.

"Wow. How come we never heard about you?" Sirius asked.

"Grandpa wanted me to have a normal childhood." Maya said and then she turned to Lily. "I think it's time to meet Professor McGonagall again." Lily looked at her watch in panic.

"Ow yes, we must go." They stood and took their bags. "Bye guys, see you at Hogwarts."

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