Author's Note

Title explains the chapter. Hermione's nickname is Miya. Hermione's nickname is mostly going to show up in Bell's letters to her and Hermione's letters to Bell. Ron's nickname is Ronny. Just so all you know, I was on sugar and laughing my ass off when I wrote the end of the chapter. Ron's nickname will mostly be said by Bell.

Chapter 12

I laughed at Varian as a snowball hit his face. We then had a snowball fight on school grounds.

"Come on. We've got to get going." Varian said after an hour.

"All right." I replied sadly.

"Cheer up. Today is going to be fun." Varian responded wrapping his arm me.

I smiled as we left Hogwarts. Varian took me to a little cottage. Wow. It's beautiful. I thought as we stood in front of it. Varian walked up to the front door while I stood there.

"What is this place?" I asked not moving towards the little cottage.

"This is where you lived for two months." Varian answered motioning for me to come.

This is where my mother died. I thought as I looked over the cottage.

"Come on." Varian said. "I've got a lot to tell you and a short amount of time to tell you."

"What do you mean?" I asked walking up to the door.

"Well, I'm going to be in trouble when I get you back." Varian answered taking my hand and opening the front door.

I walked in and looked around. I could tell that nothing had been change, even though the place was clean.

"Is someone living here now?" I asked kneeing down between the couch and the coffee table.

"I've been. It's yours now. Consider it your secret place, your safe haven." Varian answered.

"Tell me how my mother died." I replied looking up.

Varian nodded and motioned me to sit. I moved towards the couch and sat down. Varian came and sat down next to me.

"I was here that day. It had been a while. You were in your mother's arms crying. Your mother was trying to get you to go to sleep." Varian laughed. "It wasn't working. Your father was the only person I ever saw who could get you to go to sleep. Anyways, after an hour and half you finally fell asleep. During that entire hour and half, I was trying to convince your mother to take you and run. Understand that your mother was very stubborn. She refused and put you in your crib. She and I went downstairs still arguing, when someone knocked on the front door. We went silent. Your mother motioned me to go back upstairs. I went back to your room and waited. After an hour, I went back downstairs and found your mother dead. The next thing I knew, had you crying in my arms and taking you to your uncle Richard."

I nodded. "Who's my father?"

Varian looked away. "I'm not allowed to tell you. You'll have to figure that out on your own."

I nodded and looked towards the stairs. I got up and walked up the stairs. I found the upstairs bathroom, then my baby room. OMG! This was my room. It's beautiful. Why haven't I been here since mom died? Ugh! It must be because they want to protect me. I thought as I walked into my baby room and stood in the middle of the room. I then left and wandered down the hall. I opened the door at the end of the hallway. Parents' room. I thought as I started to go into my parents' room.

"Bell! I've got to get you back now." Varian yelled up.

"Coming!" I yelled back.

I sighed, closed my parents' room door, and started walking back down the hall. Varian was waiting by the front door, when I came down the stairs.

"You okay?" Varian asked as he followed me out of the little cottage.

"Yes, I found my baby room and my parents' room. I didn't go into my parents' room." I answered.

It took us three hours to get back to Hogwarts. When we got back, Snape and grandpa Dumbly were talking.

"I'm going to leave you here." Varian said kissing my forehead.

"You aren't going to stay?" I asked looking up at him.

"Not today." Varian answered.

"Okay." I replied sadly.

"You'll be fine." Varian said pulling me into a hug. "Remember that you're loved."

I nodded. Varian let go and left. I walked in and went to look for Ron and Harry. Great. I can't seem to find them anywhere. I sighed and headed to my dorm.

"Bell!" Fred called when I walked into the common room.

"Hey Fred. Hey George." I replied walking over to my chair.

"Are you okay?" George asked as I sat down.

I shook my head. "Do you know where Ron and Harry are?"

"Believe they went to see Hagrid." Fred answered.

I nodded.

"What's wrong?" George asked coming over and sitting on the couch.

Fred followed. "Yah, what's wrong?"

"Got any idea when they will be back?" I asked.

Fred and George shrugged. I sighed.

"Are you going to tell us what's up?" Fred asked seriously.

I sighed. "I've got to write a letter to Hermione. Is it alright if I tell you guys in an hour?"

Fred and George nodded. I got up and headed upstairs. Fred grabbed me and gave me a hug. I hugged him back. Once Fred let go of me, George was hugging me. I gladly hugged him back. I went upstairs and grabbed my stationary. I hope Ron and Harry come back in an hour. I thought before starting Hermione's letter.

Letter to Hermione:

Hey Miya.

Sorry that I haven't been able write to you since Saturday.

I know, I know.

I've got two days of writing to write down and send to you.

So I'm warning you now: This is going to be long!

I've been leaving a lot of stuff out.

I'm sorry.

I thought I could handle it, but I can't.

I wish you were here.

Varian just told me (three hours ago) how my mother died.

I feel sad and angry.

He won't tell me who my father is.

I saw the cottage that I lived in and my baby room.

It was beautiful.

It's little, but for once I felt like I was home.

Varian told me that the cottage is mine.

He has been living in it.

It's in the muggle world, specifically the countryside… I think.

It took us three hours to get back.

The little cottage was a gift to my mother from my father.

I still don't know who he is.

I got letters from my mother that you'll be able to read fully.

In the second letter from my mother (I say second because I already have one and you read that one already):

Dearest daughter,

You will be receiving seven more letters from me.

This is part of my Christmas gifts to you.

You're now eleven, and I believe wisdom is in order.

'Sing often, control emotions, make friends whenever you can, and ALWAYS listen to your heart.'

You may not understand this now, but I ask that you trust me and try to follow this wisdom.

Now, I little bit about me.

I know that your probably wondering about what I look like, so I'm going to tell you.

I've got dark brown hair with beautiful brown eyes that tint green.

My skin color is exactly like yours and just as soft.

Oh, pie is my favorite food.

I like all kinds of pie.

I've got to go for now.

Your father is home.

Know that I love him deeply and care very much about him.

I love you very much.

Mom

I know it's an interesting one, but at least she's telling me about herself.

Letter three from mother:

Dearest daughter,

You mustn't be afraid of life.

'Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life.'

Pretty much, take chances.

Trust, and learn from you mistakes.

Don't be afraid to live.

I chose to not live my life until I met your father.

I promise to tell you more about him later.

This is the time for you to learn about me.

Though I grew up in the wizarding word, I long to be just like everyone else; a muggle.

I had terrible nightmares when I was young.

My father, your grandpa, that I'd be a good oracle; so I became one.

My father has a collection of my nightmares.

I drew them; learned to draw very well.

My father worried about me a lot.

Then he asked me to be a death eater.

My father will feel like he sent me to my death and take it out on you.

I know that he truly loves you and he'll always protect you.

I love you.

Mom

The letters do get longer and I'm sorry about that.

Please remain calm and continue reading.

Letter four from mother:

Dearest daughter,

'You can close your eyes to the things you don't want to see, but you can't close your heart to the things you don't want to feel.'

Live your life full of precious memories.

I guess you've noticed that Everdew changes color and sometimes burns.

The burning warns you if someone is specifically listening to your conversation.

You've pretty much need to figure out the colors on your own.

I can tell you that some colors will reflect your mood.

Be aware of this because some people will hurt you.

Only tell those you truly trust.

Your father is a very sensitive and protective man.

You see what I mean when you're order.

I don't know what House you're in, but I was in Ravenclaw.

I'm very proud to be one.

I hope that you're proud to be in your House.

My best friend, Varian, was the first person I ever really talked to about our family.

I meet him shortly after I was on the train.

Varian let me stay with him in his compartment.

He really knows a lot, so don't be fooled.

He'll be of great help to you, when it comes to being safe and mischief.

Just be careful around him.

If you don't want anything to be made fun of, then don't tell him.

I love you very much.

Mom

I'm very glad that my mom chose to write letters to me.

Now I get to know more about her.

Promise me that you won't tell the boys about this.

I want to tell them, in my own time.

I know that I can trust and that we'll be friends forever.

I just don't know if they trust me.

I haven't been able to talk to them for the last couple of days.

Anyways, I better go talk with Fred and George.

It's been longer than the hour that I promised I would take.

I wish you were here.

It's so much easier to talk to you in person than to write.

Miss you and will talk with you more later.

Bell

P.S. I'll be spending most of Christmas Eve with Draco and his family.

He invited me out there and since I can get there, I'm going.

Do you think that was I good decision?

An hour and half later, I was walking down stairs with Hermione's letter. Fred and George looked unhappy sitting on the couch.

"Sorry. I had a lot to write." I said looking at the floor.

"It's okay, so what's bothering you?" George asked with a smile.

Fred nodded and I walked over to them. "Well, I found out today how my mother died and I got to see the house I lived in for two months of my live."

"Oh." Fred replied.

I nodded sadly. "Well, I need to go find Andrew. You guys continue to have fun."

Fred and George nodded before I left the common room. I wandered all over looking for Andy. I didn't realize that he was outside in the courtyard having a fun snowball fight with Is and Aza, until I walked into a snowball aimed for my head.

"Hey!" I said as I ducked behind a pillar.

"Sorry Bell." Is called.

"You guys done?" I called back not wanting to move.

"For now." Aza called back.

I moved from behind the pillar. "Andrew, could I borrow Terry?"

"Why?" Andy asked holding a snowball in his hand.

"Because I've got a letter to Hermione and I can't find Everflower anywhere." I answered annoyed.

"Sure." Andy answered. "Let me go get her."

"Thank you." I said as Andy walked pass.

"So are you still mad at him?" Is asked curiously.

"Yes I am." I answered leaning on the pillar.

"Why don't you two actually talk to each other?" Is asked walking over.

"Andy's never lied to you, right?" I asked.

"Right." Is answered stopping in front of me.

"Well, you see Andy lied to her and broke a serious promise to Bell." Aza pointed out walking over and standing next to Is.

"Oh. I didn't realize that." Is replied sadly.

"It's all right. You don't know everything about Aza and I." I replied with a small smile.

Andy walked over with Terry and handed her to me.

"Thank you. Talk to you guys later." I said before walking over.

Terry took Hermione's letter and I went to Hagrid's. I found Ron and Harry outside with Hagrid.

"Hey Hagrid, Ron, Harry." I stated as I walked up. "How are you guys?"

"We're all doing well. How about yourself?" Hagrid replied with a smile.

"I'm okay. Do you mind if I talk to Ron and Harry alone?" I answered with a shrug.

"I don't know mind. Take all the time in the world." Hagrid said before heading into his hut.

"Thanks Hagrid." I called after him.

The three of us stood there in awkwardness, until Ron coughed a little.

"I've got nothing to say to you." Harry stated in an 'I don't want to speak to you' tone.

"Why are you mad at me?" I asked irritated. "I did nothing to either of you."

"You spoke harshly to Dumbledore and you refused, in front of most of the House, ti di something he asked." Harry answered getting angry.

"That's a family matter." I replied as calmly as I could.

Harry and I glared at each other. I was trying very hard to not light anything on fire.

"What's wrong Bell?" Ron asked noticing my clutched fists.

"You guys won't talk to me. Making it harder to explain what's going on. Plus I could really use you guys as friends right now." I answered looking at Ron instead of glaring at Harry.

"Why don't you talk to your buddy, who's been stealing you?" Harry asked still upset.

"Because this isn't something I want to talk to him about it. I want to talk to you guys about it." I answered feeling hurt.

I looked at both of them and sadly shook my head.

"Ronny, are you mad at me for the same reason Harry is?" I asked with a little sad face.

"No." Ron answered looking away. "Did you just call me Ronny?"

"Yes, I did. Then why are you mad at me?" I asked knowing I didn't want to know the answered.

"You get away with stuff. And it's all because your family. Do you know how unfair that is?" Ron asked.

I stared at Ron dumbfounded. "What are you talking about?"

"Lighting the table on fire in Potions' class, being Snape's favorite. You should've gotten kicked out." Ron answered.

"Ronny, Harry, let me explain. I didn't even know that I could do that if Hermione hadn't pointed it out. I'm not Snape's favorite. His favorites are Slytherins. I've got no idea what caused that to form in your head." I explained. "Now the argument with grandpa Dumbly was a family matter. My family refuses to tell me anything about my parents. As I pointed out, sing connects me to my mother. It's one of the few things I've got that I know she gave me. I'm sorry for not talking to you guys sooner."

We stood there in silence. Then my stomach told me that I was hungry.

Ron laughed. "When was the last time you ate?"

"Few hours ago." I answered embarrassed.

"Well, let's get something to eat." Harry replied.

"You guys still mad at me?" I asked as Ron and Harry walked over.

"A little." Harry answered. "Hagrid! We're off to dinner. Bye."

"I'll see you guys there shortly. Bye." Hagrid called back.

We then walked up the hill and into Hogwarts. So glad that Draco and his friends aren't here. I thought as we walked into the Great Hall. There were a few other students, but I was more interested in what the hell Fred and George were doing.

"What are Fred and George doing?" Harry asked as I stopped.

"I don't know." Ron answered. "Bell?"

Harry and Ron stopped and looked at me.

"Probably doing something to cheer me up." I answered not able to look them in the eyes.

"Why?" Harry asked curiously.

Both looked very content.

I sighed. "Don't be mad. I ran into Fred and George after I couldn't find you guys. I wrote a letter to Hermione then told them what's wrong. I was hoping you guys would show up in the common room, but you guys didn't. it took me an hour and half to write a letter to Hermione. So what's wrong is that I was told today by Varian how mt mother died. I really would like to tell you guys more, but right now I've got to face them and eat something."

"You promise to tell us everything later?" Harry asked seriously.

"I promise." I answered crossing my heart then laughing.

Ron and Harry laughed too then smiled. I returned the smile.

"Bell!" Fred yelled.

I waved my hand and continued to smile.

"You guys come over!" George yelled excitedly.

"I'm afraid now." I whispered to Harry and Ron as we started walking over to Fred and Goerge.

Harry and Ron laughed. Glad that they're finding me funny. I thought as we got to our House table.

"Ready?" Fred asked smiling.

"Don't really have a choice." I replied with a laugh.

"Well, we're going to get into trouble for this." George stated laughing.

"I'm in!" I said clapping.

"We just hope you're happy." Fred replied smiling.

I then realized that both of them were holding on to whatever was under the blanket. Are they holding onto an animal? I thought starring at the blanket. Wait minute, that's my blanket. Then the blanket was gone and I was staring at a unicorn foal.

"You guys went and kidnapped a unicorn?" Ron asked shocked.

"It's beautiful." I said smiling softly.

"Yes Ron." Fred answered.

"We're very happy that you like it." George stated with a big grin.

"You guys did need to. You guys didn't touch her with your hands, did you?" I replied still smiling with concern.

"Yes we did need to. We night have. Why?" Fred said smiling.

I grabbed the blanket and carefully wrapped the unicorn. "I'm taking her to Hagrid. If she's been in contact with a human, then she might be left to fend for herself. Pretty much she'll die because she's so young."

I carefully picked her up. She tried to move away. I leaded forward and whispered in her ear. She calmed down and allowed me to carry her.

"Oh." Fred replied looking a little sad now.

"We didn't know." George replied sadly. "We're sorry."

"It's all right. Just need to get her to Hagrid. You're welcome to join me." I said as I began to head back to Hagrid's hut.

I walked outside and nearly ran into Hagrid.

"Sorry Bell. I need to talk to Professor Dumbledore." Hagrid spoke trying to hurry pass.

I stepped in front of him and held up my arms. "It's a unicorn foal."

Hagrid stopped, removed part of my blanket off, and look at the unicorn.

"Where did you get this?" Hagrid asked looking at me.

"Don't be mad. Fred and George went and got her. They gave her to me because they wanted to cheer me up. They didn't touch her." I answered fast.

Hagrid nodded. "Well, I need to take her and return her now."

I held her out and Hagrid tried to take her, but she fussed and refused to go to him. Hagrid laughed and I took her back. She calmed down and looked at me.

"I guess you're coming with me." Hagrid said laughing.

"I bet you're right." I replied before whispering in her ear.

Hagrid looked at me and when I looked up, he had a weird look on his face.

"What?" I asked looking confused.

"You can talk to animals?" Hagrid asked curiously.

I nodded a little embarrassed. "Yes, I've been able to talk to animals for awhile."

Hagrid nodded. "Let's go before you get into more trouble."

I nodded and followed Hagrid to the Forbidden Forest. Once we got inside the Forbidden Forest, I put the unicorn foal down and took my blanket. The unicorn looked at me confused and started walking deep in.

"Should we follow her to make she gets back to her parents?" I asked watching the unicorn leave.

"Yes, but we won't follow too closely." Hagrid answered beginning to follow the foal unicorn.

I followed Hagrid. We walked about five miles into the Forbidden Forest, when I noticed we weren't alone.

"Hagrid." I said scared and stopping.

"Yes Bell?" Hagrid replied stopping and turning to me.

"We're not alone." I answered as five unicorns came out of hiding.

The foal unicorn ran up to the head unicorn, while Hagrid and I remained very still. The other unicorns and the foal began to leave, but the head unicorn walked over to me. I swallowed and tried not to be scared out of my mind as the head unicorn stopped right in front of me.

"Thank you for returning Morningfire. What can I give you?" The head unicorn asked.

I looked at Hagrid, when the foal unicorn came back.

"She misses her mother. She's pure in heart and soul. She would like, very much, to know more about her parents, Lir." Morningfire stated. "She's a very good friend. I would like to stay friends with her, if you'll allow me."

"I know that I would like to be friends with Morningfire, but I also know that I would very much like to know about my parents. She's right about me missing my mother. I never got to know my parents. My mother was murdered and none of my family will tell me anything about my father. I don't even know if he's alive. All I know about him is that he's a very sensitive and protective man. My mother wrote me letters before she died. Her best friend has been getting them to me. I'm learning a lot about my mother from them, but I still feel like apart of me is missing. I don't care about a gift. I really don't need one. I'm just very happy that Morningfire is with her family again." I spoke up scared. "I could always use another friend."

Hagrid looked confused, while Lir nodded. I smiled a little at Morningfire.

"Morningfire is right. You've got a pure heart and soul. I'll grant your wish." Lir replied. "You're welcome any time. Just call out Morningfire's name. Either I or another unicorn will come to you."

"Thank you." I replied.

Lir and I bowed to each other. Lir and Morningfire left, Hagrid and I just watched.

"We better get back." I said with a smile.

Hagrid nodded and we left the Forbidden Forest. Grandpa Dumbly was waiting for us when we came out.

"I'll handle this. You go get yourself some food." Hagrid stated pushing me towards Hogwarts.

I nodded and headed to the Great Hall. No one was in the Great Hall, so I headed to the kitchen and grabbed some food before going to the common room.

"Hey Bell." Fred said as I walked into the common room.

"Hi. Did you guys get in trouble?" I asked walking over to my chair.

"Well, not exactly. Professor Dumbledore was looking for you, so we told him that you were talking with Hagrid." George answered.

I looked at Fred and George a little confused. "What aren't you telling me?"

"Professor Dumbledore knows about the foal unicorn." Harry said coming down the stairs with Ron.

"That explains why he was waiting for us and didn't look happy." I replied snapping my figures.

"Guess you told and got you, me, and Fred in trouble." George stated unhappily.

"Ron or Harry?" I asked happily.

"Wow. You're good." Fred answered surprised.

"Thanks for getting me in trouble boys." I replied with a big fake smile.

I got up to and headed for the stairs.

"Bell." Harry said.

"What do you want Harry?" I asked stopping on the stairs.

"We're sorry." Ron answered looking sad.

"I know. Goodnight boys." I replied before going up the stairs.

I got in my dorm and went to bed. I miss Hermione. I really could use a friend. I thought as I fell asleep.