I don't own Harry Potter. I don't want to own Harry Potter either. Now Severus Snape (Alan Rickman) I wouldn't mind owning him, but sadly I don't own him either. I do however own Katie Snape and other soon to be known Characters. I also own the plot of the story. I started this story with my Goddaughter and cousin. I posted this fic on my web groups. If you would like to check out the groups go to my profile. This is a Harry finds family in an unexpected place type story. Harry gets along with at least 2 members of the Dursley family, and finds that he has other family crawling out of the woodwork. Harry finds love with another Character that isn't originally. I would like to thank everyone who has reviewed so far. I would also like to suggest if you like Flaming then light a match. No one is perfect so please be nice constructive criticism is one thing but to be rude is not.

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Serena (Rena)

Chapter 2

Harry and Lupin walked down the train's corridor to his private compartment that he is sharing Madeye.

"After you Harry." Lupin Said.

"Thank you." Harry said.

"You're probably wondering why I asked you here." He started. Harry nodded.

"How are you at acting? I need the answer so I know if you can deal with this information. It's important Harry"

"I guess I am a fair at acting. I've been told I have a good poker face. And Professor Snape is always telling that I am pompous and arrogant oh and sneaky." He finished with a short laugh.

"Dumbledore doesn't think you should know, but I think you should out of the respect I have for James. I can't tell you all of it, but I will tell you that you are related to a member of the staff at the school. You are a good

detective, and you can let Ron and Hermione help you. There will be clues all over the school so keep your eyes open. It will be disguise by the Messr like the map. I can only answer questions. Do you understand?"

"I think so. Let me see if I get this straight," he said while taking a deep breath. "I have a relative that works at Hogwarts. You can't tell me who it is until I ask and you can only say yes or no. There will be certain clues around the school and Ron and Hermione can help me."

"That is correct. Do you have any other questions before you go back to your friends?" Lupin asked.

"I have two questions. The first, my relative is he/she a teacher? Second, why are you and Professor Moody coming back to Hogwarts?" Harry asked.

"Good questions, Harry. The first question is yes, so you don't have to look at all of the staff. The second question, Madeye and I are co-teaching the Defense Against the Dark Arts, plus since I have the werewolf problem to deal with we are going to have an assistant. I also so want you, Ron and Hermione to keep an eye on Miss Katie. She is a good egg from a weird and twisted family. Her Uncle is a major pain in the neck. That is all I'm allowed to say on that subject." Lupin said, "You can go back if there are no other questions."

"Thanks for the heads up, Professor." Harry said as he was leaving to go back to his compartment.

The train was pulling into Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Katie were the first one off the train. They heard a familiar voice, "First year's this way, please" Hagrid replied.

"Hi, Hagrid." Harry yelled. Hagrid waved.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione made their way to the School and went in to wait for the sorting process.

"I'm really excited about this year. I wonder where the hat will put Katie. I hope she gets what she wants." Hermione said.

"If the hat treats everyone the same then she has a very good chance because remember the hat wanted to put me in Slytherin, but I ask for anywhere but Slytherin." Harry said.

"That's true." Hermione said.

"I'm Hungry. I wished they would hold the sorting until after the feast." Ron Complained

"Ron, you know the first years have to be sorted first." Hermione said.

Just then Professor Snape walked by and snarled at Harry for just being alive. Harry glared back at him. All the teachers begin fill the head table. Finally, Professor McGonagall brought the first years in to be sorted. The first year students were standing at the bottom of the stairs when the sorting hat started singing his song:

Once again I sing my song for those that are new.

To be sorted among those who have already been sorted.

A true test to be sure to see who should be where.

"You might belong in Gryffindor,

Where dwell the brave at heart,

Their daring, nerve and chivalry

Set Gryffindor's apart."

"Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,

if you've a ready mind,

where those of wit and learning

will always find their kind"

"You might belong in Hufflepuff,

Where they are just and loyal,

those patient Hufflepuff's are true

and unafraid of toil."

"Or perhaps in Slytherin,

You'll make your real friends,

those cunning folk use any means

to achieve their ends."

To learn what true power is.

Take a turn and look at what is inside your heart.

As my song comes to an end take my message to mind and listen to your heart.

"When I call your name come and have a seat on the stool." Professor McGonagall said. The sorting went very quick this year and here are some of the names that Hermione jotted down.

Hufflepuff- Anna and Savannah Abbott (twins), Danielle Chang, Jordan MacMillan

Ravenclaw- Darien Lockhart, Raye Lovegood, Wesley Boot, Matthew Corner

Slytherin- Prissy Parkinson, Rose Marie Smith

Gryffindor- Evan Creevey, Bradley Thomas, Chad and Elizabeth Wood (twins), Clayton Bell, Tara Johnson, Catherine Jorden

As the last person, which is Katie, was called up to be sorted she sat there and prayed 'not Slytherin, please not Slytherin. Gryffindor would be great, Gryffindor would be great' the hat said "If you are sure then Gryffindor it is."

As the Hat said this there was a big commotion at the head table.

Sorry, I have to cut it off here. I hate cliffhangers as well as next the next person, but it can't be helped. Who caused the commotion? Who is Harry's relative and of what relation are they to him? A little bit about Katie: She is a bit of a rebel according to her family. Her namesake is from my favorite book/movie Gone with the Wind. You will defiantly learn more about her and her family in the next part.