Italics are Alexandria's thoughts when she's a cat.

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. All rights go to J. K. Rowling. I only own Alexandria.

I start thinking about why Sirius might want to get to Hogwarts before a full moon. We keep walking through the forest. I nearly walk into a few trees while thinking.

"Are you ok, Alexandria?" Sirius asks.

"Huh? Oh, yeah, fine, I'm just thinking." I say.

He nods and we keep walking. I remember what Remus told me about his friends being Animagus'.

"Why did you and your friends' Animagus'?" I ask, curiously.

"That's the secret I want to wait to tell you." Sirius says.

"Why can't you tell me now?" I ask.

"I wouldn't want you to be scared." He says.

"I have been in Azkaban since I was eight, been attacked by a Dementor, and chased down and attacked by the Ministry… I think I can take anything that comes my way now." I say.

Sirius chuckles and looks like he's thinking of a way to tell me the secret. I hope he tells me the truth… Well, he hasn't lied to me yet. So I should just believe him.

"Remus is… a werewolf. That's why James, Peter, and I trained into becoming Animagus'." Sirius says.

I nod, as the knowledge sinks in. Remus is a werewolf… I never would have guessed that. Then again, werewolves look exactly like any regular human… Until a full moon. I smile a bit. This is little exciting for me. I met an actual werewolf! I can't wait to get to Hogwarts now to see Remus now.

"That doesn't bother you?" Sirius asks.

"Nope! It's actually pretty exciting for me!" I say.

Sirius chuckles and nods. I wonder what exactly happens to a werewolf that is a wizard… I start thinking about that now. I wonder if you get any advantages about being a werewolf and a wizard. Then again, you wouldn't be able to study that much as a werewolf because you would have to leave every month because of the full moon… I sigh. That must be horrible for Remus since he's a teacher.

"That affects his teaching job, doesn't it?" I ask.

"It does. I'm sure that Dumbledore puts another teacher for that day." Sirius says.

"I hope no one finds out about him…" I say.

"If they do… The families of the students will demand Dumbledore to replace him." Sirius says.

"It's just because Lupin is a werewolf, right?" I ask.

"Yes. Most wizards think that all werewolves are savage beasts." Sirius says.

I nod. I wish that some wizards wouldn't be so rude. I think about what Purebloods think about Muggleborn witches and wizards. That kind of thing annoys me. We're all just witches and wizards. What should it matter that one's a Muggleborn or HalfBloods and the rest are Purebloods. I wonder how many people use the term "MudBlood" at Hogwarts.

"I don't think it's fair." I say.

"What's not fair?" Sirius asks.

"How some PureBloods think they're better than MuggleBorn wizards and witches." I reply.

"It isn't, but the only reason they think they are above is because their families have history over the MuggleBorn, but like you said, some aren't like that." He says.

I nod. I wonder how many PureBloods are fine with MugglBorns… I look around the forest. Some parts look familiar and other parts don't. We keep walking and then I see that we're close to a village. I wonder which village though.

I try to get a little closer. This village seems familiar… Is this Hogsmead? I start getting a little closer. I feel Sirius pull me back. I look at him.

"What?" I ask.

"You wouldn't want people to see you like that… Do you?" Sirius asks.

I look and down. I automatically remember we need new clothes… People will notice if a girl is walking around in an Azkaban prisoner uniform. It's a little big on me anyway.

"Can we get new clothes?" I ask.

"Well, you can get new clothes. I'm comfortable in these clothes." Sirius says.

I smile and shake my head.

"I'm going to look for a clothing shop." I say.

"Do you want to me to come with you?" Sirius asks.

"No, I'm fine. I'm not going to be long." I say.

I switch to my cat form and go to Hogsmead. It's becoming late fall. I can't wait to touch snow again. I start walking around Hogsmead. I maneuver around people's feet. Some look at me and I just keep look up, then keep walking. I passed by a dog and had to run away because it was chasing me. I hiss after it leaves me alone.

Stupid dog… Scaring me like that.

I start looking again, for a clothing shop. I hope I find one… I need to change out of the prison uniform… And take a good bath and brush my hair… Sometimes I wonder if I'm girly or a tom boy. Maybe I'm a mixture of both… Oh well. No time to think about that now. I keep walking around Hogsmead.

I wonder if I have a Godfather… I probably don't… Unless my mother had given me a Godfather or Godmother. I wouldn't mind if it was one or the other, or even both. I just wonder who it would be… I nearly walk into someone.

Oops. That kinda hurt…

I put up an act like I'm scratching my ear when it actually hurts. Of course the person doesn't stop. How rude. Wizards these days… I shake my head and start walking back to where I left Sirius. He's there in his dog form. I tilt my head to the side, curiously.

He motions towards the trees and walks over there. I go to and switch into human form. He changes too.

"What happened?" I ask.

"You took a long time so I went and found the store." Sirius says.

"How? I looked everywhere and couldn't find it…" I say.

"I have been here before." Sirius says.

"That's true…" I say.

"Are you going to change?" He asks.

"I will once I take a bath." I say.

"Where will you take a bath?" He asks.

"I'll figure that out later. I want to see the clothes first." I say.

Sirius hands them to me. They look like a school uniform…

"Isn't this a different kind of uniform?" I ask.

"Yep, it's the Hogwarts uniform." Sirius says.

"Why did you get me the Hogwarts uniform?" I ask.

"Just so you can feel like you're actually going there right now." He says, with a smile.

"Thank you, Sirius." I say, smiling back.

I feel the cloth with my hand. It feels like it will keep me warm during winter. I smile at it. I think this is the best present I've ever had. I need to think of a place I can bathe or freshen up. Maybe I could sneak into the Three Broomsticks and use the bathroom to and freshen up in there… Or I can try something a little more risky… Sneak into Hogwarts and take a bath.

"Would it be crazy if I were to sneak into Hogwarts to take a bath?" I ask.

"A little, yes. Why?" Sirius asks.

"I might take a bath there." I say, shrugging.

"Well, if we find a way in without dragging attention to ourselves, then maybe we can get in." Sirius says.

I nod. I wonder if we can just walk near Hogwarts in our animal forms and not bring attention to ourselves. I mean, a dog and a cat aren't usually seen together at any time. I look at Hogwarts. I can see it through the trees. We're so close, yet so far.

"What will you do when you see Harry?" I ask.

"Not sure. I'm more interested in finding Peter for now." Sirius says, there's a little edge in his voice.

"I know you will. I'll help you." I say, putting my hand on his shoulder.

Sirius smiles at me and nods. I will help Sirius find Peter. It's not fair that Peter was the one who told Voldemort where the Potter's lived, but Sirius was the one blamed for it. I can see why Sirius wants revenge on him. I would want revenge too.

"When do you want to sneak into Hogwarts?" Sirius asks me.

"We could go now." I say.

"Ok, but let's be careful." He says.

Sirius keeps looking at me. I look at him too.

"Is there something wrong?" I ask.

"I have been in Hogwarts once these last few months." Sirius says.

"What?" I ask.

"Well, I run most of the night. This is going to be the second time." He says.

I nod and we change into our animal forms. Sirius charmed a bag so it can hold a lot of stuff. I somehow tie it around my neck and we start walking down towards Hogwarts. I smile. I can't wait to get into Hogwarts. Of course, we have to be careful. If someone catches us, we will be in big trouble. I start running. I really want to take a bath.

We get to Hogwarts when it's getting a little dark. I look at Sirius and he nods. I start walking through the halls.

Hogwarts is so big! How am I supposed to find a bathroom?

I get on the stairs and look around. I hear some girls talking.

"I wish I was a Head Girl… They get their own bathroom." A girl says.

"Really? That must be amazing." The second girl says.

I wonder where it is… I need to go find it.

I start walking around Hogwarts. I pass a few people, but I hide in the shadows. Why does Hogwarts have to be so big? I finally find one and I'm glad I did. My paws hurt.

I get in and switch into my human form. I look the door.

"Wow… This is the biggest bathroom I've ever seen…" I whisper to myself.

I turn on the water and bubbles come up. I do a little happy dance. It's been a long time since I had a bubble bath. I start getting undressed. I hope no one sees me when I walk out. I don't want to explain why I'm in a Hogwarts uniform when I don't even go here…

I step into the water. I let out a sigh of relief. It feels amazing to take a nice, warm bubble bath. I wonder why all of Hogwarts doesn't have a bath like this for everyone. I smile a bit to myself. I think of how my mother was in Hogwarts. This is where she met Voldemort. I shake my head. I don't want to think about that and I wash my hair.

I finish taking a bath and get out. I dry myself and put on the uniform. It fits me perfectly and for a uniform, it kind of makes me look like I have a good figure. I smile a bit to myself. I need to get out of here now. I grab the bag and walk out, still in my human form. I look around.

"Well, well, well. A student here out after curfew?" I hear a male voice say.