A/N: Ok, so here's the next chapter. I hope you like it! Enjoy!

Chapter 4- Fun and Arguments

The first couple weeks back passed by as they do most years. This year the school work will supposedly be harder since OWLs are this year. I don't think it'll be too difficult though, at least not for me. I've always done well in school, without even trying. Though, like Remus said, I inherited my dad's intelligence. Of course, Snape is trying to make it as hard on me as possible, which isn't really a new development. I've only had detention once so far, so that's great. Filch is more annoyed with us than ever though. But what can I say? It was hilarious when he got pelted by those syrup balloons. Plus, he can't pin it on us cause Peeves was the one who actually threw them at him, and Peeves won't tell anyone it was our idea. I have to say, it is pretty handy to have Peeves with you rather than against you.

I just returned to the common room for the night, and I saw that Fred and George were the only ones still up. I walked over and sat down by Fred on the couch, and George made up some lame excuse and went up to the boys' dormitory.

"Well, I guess we're alone now," Fred said, a flirty smile playing on his face.

"I guess we are," I sighed. "What'd you have in mind?"

"We-"

"Something like this," I interrupted, pulling his face closer and started making out with him.

We were so preoccupied there on the couch that we didn't even notice Harry, Ron, and Hermione enter the common room until Hermione cleared her throat.

"Oh, hey guys. What's up?" I asked casually, while Fred was wearing a sheepish grin.

"How do you get your tongue that far down someone's throat?" Ron asked, with a bewildered look on his face.

Fred hit him with a pillow. I just laughed and stuck my tongue out at him. After the giggles were out, they sat down on the chairs near the couch.

"Doesn't your tongue ring get in the way?" Harry asked me. Fred and I just shrugged.

"Not really."

"So what are you three up to?"

"Not much," Ron replied. "Oh, did you guys hear that Sirius Black was spotted near here?" I shifted a little in my seat. "Apparently he's coming to Hogwarts."

"Why would he come to Hogwarts Ron?" Fred asked.

"According to your dad, to kill me," Harry answered.

I looked over to the guy who was practically another brother to me, not that he knew that. I could tell Harry really believed what people were saying.

"I doubt he wants to kill you Harry," I assured him. After receiving three confused looks I elaborated. "I mean, why would he want to kill you?"

"He was a big supporter of you-know-who, he probably wants to kill Harry to get some kind of reward or something," Ron said.

"OK, what makes you believe that he's a Death Eater? Besides not all of Voldermort's followers want to kill Harry." I noticed Ron wince when I said Voldermort's name, but I didn't care, he needs to get over that. They were giving me those confused looks again. "Well, look, I'm gonna go to bed. I'll see you guys tomorrow."

As I got up the stairs I paused to listen to their conversation.

"What's her problem?" I heard Ron ask.

"Oh come on Ron, isn't it obvious," Hermione asked.

Oh God! She knows. Not good! Really not good.

"You guys just forget it. She's had a long day, she's tired, and when she gets tired she gets cranky," Fred told him. I was glad he covered for me, but a little irked he called me cranky. Oh well, I am cranky when I'm tired.

As I laid there in my bed I realized something. If I'm gonna try to keep people from finding out I'm his daughter, I need to be careful and not let my mouth run wild when I get ticked. But do I really want to keep people from finding out? I'm not ashamed I'm his daughter, I honestly wouldn't care if the whole world knew. But people will automatically assume I'm like him, and if they believe what the ministry says he did then that wouldn't be good. I guess I'm just gonna have to let things run their course and see how things turn out.

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The next few weeks passed by in a blur. No one had been talking about my dad in front of me, so I had no reason to let it slip that he's my dad. The classes were fine, and the twins and I had been having a lot of fun. Remus and I had finally decided to have that lunch we'd talked about this Saturday. He was feeling better now, since it had been a little over a week since the full moon.

I was sitting in the library, working on an essay for history of magic, when someone threw a book down on my table. I didn't jump, didn't even look up, but the librarian made a shushing sound.

"What do you want Jason?" I asked in an annoyed tone. I didn't even need to look up to know it was my brother.

"What? I can't say hello to my dear sister?" he asked sarcastically. I glared at him.

"What the hell do you want Jason?" I asked, receiving a shushing sound from the librarian because I'd raised my voice.

"Just to talk," he said, sitting down and holding his hands up in a peaceful gesture.

"Fine."

I know he doesn't really try to annoy me that much, but here he isn't the brother I can talk to like at home. Jason is a Slytherin, and while that's not necessarily bad he still acts like a jackass when he's around his friends.

"How are you?" he asked in a sincere tone.

"With?" He rolled his eyes at my attempt to evade his questioning.

"You know what Izzy," he said exasperatedly. He was the only one who ever called me Izzy, no one else hardly ever used my middle name anyway.

"I'm fine Jace, but thanks for your concern."

Okay, I admit it, Jace isn't usually an ass around me. He's actually a pretty good brother, but happens to get in the crosshairs when I'm pissed off at my mom and that whole situation.

"Just so you know Izzy," he said as he started to stand. "I believe you."

"About what?" I was confused.

"That he's innocent."

And with that Jason left me feeling like a bitch for trying to avoid him. Well, I am a bitch, but I try not to be around my family. OK, well not to those I consider family. That list includes Jason, Nick, definitely Brandon, Fred, George, Harry, Remus, James and Lily (even though they're dead), and of course my dad. All the other people I like are close, but just friends.

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Lunch was pretty good. I'd gotten out all of my jokes about him as a teacher, we'd had a good meal, and now we were just talking, catching up.

"So how's your mom?" Remus finally asked, knowing it'd probably piss me off.

"Still a self-centered ass," I replied cooly.

I could tell he wanted to say something, but decided against it.

"What about the rest of your family?"

"Which part? My arrogant step-siblings, my annoying, yet still cute, little half-brothers, or my twin brother who has a different father? Or maybe you're actually asking about my dad, in which case I wouldn't know." Remus sighed.

"How about you try not answering a question with sarcastic questions," he suggested. I rolled my eyes, but agreed.

"Kevin's good, he's not that much of an idiot anymore. Kelly is still very annoyingly perky, she just joined the cheerleading squad. Ra ra!" I said very sarcastically, showing mock enthusiasm. He laughed. "Nick is hitting that stage where he's almost always annoying. Brandon's talking, but it's not that bad since he likes me. Jason is fine, but you already knew that." He nodded.

"What about David? You didn't say anything about him," Remus said quietly. I glared at him.

"David is still a dick who should stop being such an asshole," I answered harshly.

"Point taken, moving on," he sighed.

"Thank you." After a few minutes of silence I finally asked the question. "You still think he's guilty don't you?" Remus took a deep breath.

"Lexi...it's just-"

"He's your best friend!" I blurted out, interrupting his excuse. "Or at least he used to be," I added quietly.

"Lexi, friend or not I can't ignore the fact that everything points to him being guilty," he said calmly, but quietly.

"He would never betray James and Lily, and you know it," I said firmly before walking out.

A/N: Ok, well, I hope you liked that chapter. I should have the next one up pretty soon, since it's already half finished. I have my book now so I should be able to follow it pretty closely with events and stuff like that. Well, hope you enjoyed! Reviews are appreciated!