dragoon109: To reply to your review, it wasn't that muggles hated her. ( well except one.) But she just had a feeling she was a little different from other kids. Kids like Thomas and other in the orphanage loved her, including the Nuns. I tried to make it seem as if her gift as a Seer gave her that feeling as if she wasn't the same as everyone else. Yes I know it's cliche but I want to make the development from hate, to suspicion, to comfort...and love much, much later~ It also connects with her parents...So sorry you don't like my choice but I thought it would be better, plus more interaction with the "Golden trio." If you still don't like my choice then~ stop reading it O.o" But thanks for telling me that, and do review more because I do take in any suggestions, comments, and etc. :D ENJOY
and-then-they-died: Actually I didn't! I thought the cat was always there. That completely escaped my mind! O.o Thanks for mentioning it, but I thought it was cute in the setting so I guess it worked out? I don't know? Just review again for any suggestions to the story. :D
The the random guest that leaves a review: THANK YOU! And yes here is the new chapter, I was busy with my Chem class. O.o" Ewwww~
(*Updated Chapter)
Ever since then Serenity's so called magical school became a bit more like a mystery than a place of education…If you call learning magic an education. Especially during Harry's first quidditch match his broom was acting strange, as if it was trying to throw him off. Serenity had a vision about someone on fire and strangely enough that's what Hermione did onto Professor Snape's cloak.
Then it seemed as if their lives have calmed down a bit after that but the four of them were still looking for any clue on what the they were looking for. Harry had a theory of something valuable stolen from Gringotts, the Wizard Bank, where he and Hagrid went to make a withdraw. Of course they were a bit stumped on what it was in the first place as they tried to research it.
Then winter break came along and Hermione left to go see her family. Dumbledore wanted Serenity to stay to speak to her during break about a few things, so she sent a letter to the orphanage that she wouldn't be coming back until the summer.
Harry and Ron also stayed in Hogwarts, enjoying the snow fights, the games, and still researching about what could be so valuable that was stolen from the vault. It wasn't until a day before Christmas she had to talk to Dumbledore.
Serenity went to pick up Valiant from her room and decided to take him out on a walk. Ron and Harry were in the Hall eating and playing wizard's chess, yet she couldn't understand why. She didn't like how violent it was, nor did Hermione. As she wandered around the school with Valiant, they ended up at the Astronomy tower, where she went up and looked out at the window to see the moon shining brightly in the night sky. She sat down on the cold cement floor covered with dust, while Valiant laid behind her to keep her warm. He got a bit bigger, almost big enough to carry her if he wanted to. His old brown color was gone with only specs of it, while various colors of grey covered him. She leaned against him as he curled his body around her more to keep her close.
"Thank you...Soon you'll be fully grown and you won't be able to sleep on my bed!" She mused.
She pet Valiant's head as she gave a little sigh before she gazed back outside and stared at the moon to see it shine, with little stars all around. Her vision slowly dim as she saw herself not with Valiant, but alone in the hallways in Hogwarts to hear familiar voices. She sees these two figures, too dark to really see who they were…
"You don't want me to be your enemy Quirrell"
"I-I d-d-don't know what you mean."
"You know exactly what I meant..."
"We'll have another chat, and then we'll see where your loyalties lie-"
"What are you doing here Miss Aragon?"
Severus Snape's POV
He looked at the girl staring outside while her pet was growling at him.
Mangy mutt
He thought to himself, but notice the girl didn't hear but was in deep thought. Her skin was a pearlescent hue in the moonlight while her hair turned to a goldish color with hints of silver. Her wolf showed it's fangs as Severus came closer to the girl. It's dark grey color was changed in the color of the moon to look silver as well, but it's bright amber eyes and sharp white fangs were still quite noticeable.
"What are you doing here Miss Aragon?" He said as he gave a little cough.
Her eyes shot to him as her bright emerald eyes looked as it the colors were moving around her iris, swirls of rich green all around in them, but suddenly stopped. They just came back to its original brilliant color as she shook her head.
"Oh professor I'm sorry! I was ju- Valiant stop that! He's a teacher." She soothed the wolf as it calmed down and rested its head on her lap.
He looked at her and gave a scowl.
"Well...I'm here because Headmaster Dumbledore would like to see you..." He glared at her as he started to talk to himself in his head.
All these Gryffindors breaking the rules! She probably didn't get permission to be in here, let alone bring some stupid mutt. If Dumbledore hadn't said to punish her when I found her I would be giving her a month worth of detention!
He glared again as the girl got up to walk with him, with her pet right next to her. He glanced down to see it's large mass, seeing as it's not a full adult it appeared. It was much too large to be a grey wolf he assumed. They walked quietly as the girl continued to stare at him.
"What are you looking at Miss Aragon?"
"...Do you have a lot of enemies sir?"
He stopped for a moment as she looked down at the girl, as her eyes gaze back at his. He felt like his stone face was crumbling at the thought of Lily again but just looked away.
"Just keep going Miss Aragon."
They continue to walk til they reached their destination. They stopped as they reached the statue in front of Dumbledore's office.
"...Lemondrops."
The statue slowly turned to reveal the stairs as he went up first with the girl following him. Then enter inside to find the Headmaster standing, looking outside until he turned to face them.
"Ah thank you Severus for finding Miss Aragon."
"Of course sir... Do you require me to stay here?"
"No, no, I just need to speak to Miss Aragon alone. You may retire tonight and I'll send Miss Aragon back to her dorm after our talk."
He nodded as she turn to leave the office, walking in silence back to his dungeon.
...Enemies...
Serenity's POV
"Ah Serenity my girl...lemon drops?" Dumbledore offered the young girl, but she shook her head no.
"Pity…I will say the muggles are brilliant with all the tasty candies they've made."
Valiant ended up walking over next to Dumbledore's Phoenix, Fawks, as if to inspect each other.
"Very rare and lovely creature you have there."
"Thank you Headmaster. Valiant is an amazing dire wolf, and an even better friend..." She said quietly as Valiant walked over to lay next to her feet while looking at Dumbledore as if to watch him.
"I understand." He motioned his hand to Fawks, who bowed his head to her.
"So...Serenity...I would like to speak to you about something private..."
"...My visions sir?" She asked as she gave a smile.
"Why yes my girl. I would like you to tell me if you've had any visions while you were here?
Serenity then told him different events of her visions and some not of the future but of past. Slowly Headmaster Dumbledore's smile faded to a grimace. He paced back and forth in his office as she told the last vision she had about Professor Snape and Professor Quirrell. She finished and just sat in silence for what she felt was the longest time.
"...Serenity."
"Yes Headmaster?"
"You haven't mention this to anyone have you?"
Serenity looked down at her hands a bit nervously before whispering,
"I wish…"
There was a long moment of silence before Dumbledore spoke again.
"...I know you've only been here for a few months but...I must ask you if you want to tr-."
She looked at him confused as she heard someone come into his office in a rush.
"Oh Albus I'm so sorry for being late! My students wer-" A tall lean woman came in. She was asian with long, silky, black hair down to her back with fair skin. Her eyes were a dark brown color but wore some complimenting makeup to make them pop out more. She wore a slimming black dress with some golden embroidery and had a simple dark green cloak over it.
"Ah Eliza, welcome welcome. Lemon drop?" He asked as she walked over to her to give a small hug.
"Oh no Albus you know how I don't enjoy sweets that much, and again I'm so sorry I'm late."
"Not at all my dear, now I would like you to introduce you to Serenity Alice Aragon." Serenity got up to give a little curtsy and sat back down shyly, as Valiant sat up in alert.
"Ah! What a polite little girl you have here, with lovely etiquettes. Well my name is Eliza Aine Tsukimi."
Serenity gave a little smile, seeing how nice the teacher was as Albus looked at Serenity.
"Why yes. Eliza here is a Professor of Divination at Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, and an extremely gifted Seer."
"Really?" Serenity looked up in surprise to see the Professor amused at her reaction.
"So you haven't told her yet have you?"
Dumbledore shook his head no as Professor Tsukimi walked over to sit next to Serenity on the couch.
"My dear girl. I have hear of your gift and was asked by your headmaster if you, and only if you want to, come with me to Beauxbatons to develop your skills."
"W-what?!"
Serenity looked deeply confused as she looked up at Dumbledore.
"Couldn't I work on divination with Professor Trelawney." Serenity said though she had to admit didn't feel comfortable with the derange Hogwarts Professor. She had only met Professor Trelawney twice but didn't enjoy the encounters. First was when the professor tried to pry if she was a seer or not. Second was when she and harry were walking she heard Trelawney predicting people's deaths.
"Sybill? Oh dear god Albus! That women can only predict something decent one every five years and the rest is just ramble!" Professor Tsukimi huffed as she rolled her eyes.
"Professor Trelawney is a good teacher Eliza, mind that...But for you Serenity I know you have so many questions but I think for the best solution is going with Professor Tsukimi. You would attend Beauxbatons as a student but receive private training by Professor Tsukimi at night."
Professor Tsukimi nodded curtly as Serenity looked down at Valiant.
"But Professor Dumbledore! Why must I leave? I know I caused a bit of trouble with Harry and them but still! My visions haven't done anything ba-"
"Oh my dear no! I am not punishing you but trying to give you an opportunity...You are dearly loved by everyone here but your visions will get stronger. I don't know how much Hogwarts could help you with your gift compared to being under the care of Eliza here...She could help you so much more that when you return, you will master your gift..." He came over to sit in front of her patting her hand comfortingly.
"...how long will I have to be there?" She asked as the thought of her school, the orphanage, and her friends especially.
"You will be there for about a year and a half...So when you become a third year you can return."
"…Sweet child, I know it hurts to leave a place you've grown fond of but I assure you, learning to master your abilities at a younger age will help you more than later." Professor Tsukimi assured her as Serenity looked at Valiant again, seeing him stare back.
"What do you mean Professor?"
Professor Tsukimi gave a soft sight as Dumbledore waved his wand to prepare some tea for them.
"You see my dear…When I was a few years older than you I had to cope with immense pain for I didn't know how to control my powers. Sometimes my visions were so clear that I would be in bed for days to recover. Only when I met my best friend was when I was able to control my abilities."
Serenity stared at the elegant woman as she nodded her head thank you to Dumbledore for the tea.
"Would your friend also be teaching me?"
The Professor's hand stilled as she looked down at her teacup with sad eyes. She turned to look at Serenity and replied softly.
"…No my dear…Unfortunately she can't. I will say child, I know you'll miss everyone here but think of all the good you'll be able to do once you get your powers down. To the point that you could even save a life someday."
"...When do I start then?" Serenity finally said after a few moments of silence past. It was true that her visions were coming more vivid and frequently even harder to hide from her friends. It wasn't that part that struck her, but the part where she mentioned she could save a life, which in Serenity's mind she hoped that if she can get better with her visions she could probably save more than one life.
" I will be staying at Hogwarts for a little while, but about a week after break is over...Then I will be leaving back to Beauxbatons...So I will take you then."
"Alright..."
So I have time with Harry and Ron but...only a week with Hermione...
A tear trickled down her cheek as Valiant whimpered. Professor Tsukimi took Serenity in her arms and tried to calm her with little strokes through her hair.
"I know my dear it's hard to part with friends...but it's only a little while. You can still write to them as well." Serenity just remained quiet as she sobbed.
After a while Serenity felt better, as Professor Tsukimi left to go to find her chambers to sleep. Professor Dumbledore looked at Serenity.
"I'm so sorry my dear..."
"Headmaster...I-"
She stopped as her eyes grew wide. The room started to spin as she sees something, images of Harry, Hermione, and Ron. The vision flash of flying keys, strange vines, and some strange large scale version of Wizard Chess. She yelled as she sees Ron hurt. Harry then went on alone as Hermione stayed with Ron and...and..
"Harry Potter...We meet again!" A hair curling voice said. The face was on something else, but it's red eyes pierced into a mirror. Harry was standing there with the stone...The Sorcerer's Stone!
"That's it!" Serenity snapped back to reality as she sees Dumbledore looking at her worried.
"Please Headmaster Dumbledore! You can't let this happen! You can't!" Serenity yelled as she jumped to her feet.
"What happened child? What did you see?"
She was about to tell him until Valiant started to growl. The stairs appeared as Severus Snape appeared with Professor Mcgonagall.
"Miss Aragon! I've been looking everywhere for you!" Professor Mcgonagall exclaimed as she looked at the Headmaster.
"I am sorry Minerva. I needed to talk to Serenity about something. I'm sorry for not informing you earlier. But Severus, I thought you already left to sleep."
"I did sir...But Minerva woke me up and I had to assure her that Miss Aragon was with you."
"Ah I see...Well it is late...Serenity why don't you go off to bed then, and we will discuss more later."
"But!..." She shut her lips together as Professor Snape and Professor Mcgonagall looked at her, surprised by her outburst.
"It's alright, just wait for another time."
"Yes Headmaster..." She bowed her head as she turned to leave, while Professor Mcgonagall was about to follow her to make sure she returned back to the Gryffindor corridor alright.
"Actually Minerva, since you are here may I speak to you? And may you Severus make sure Miss Aragon returns back safely?" Dumbledore smiled as Snape just nodded his head to follow the girl. She returned back to the Gryffindor corridor and said goodnight to Professor Snape, as he just scowled at her in return. She sighed as she went inside to see the fire was still going in the fireplace. She went to the couch instead of her room and just curled up there, with Valiant laying on the ground in front of her. She looked at the clock to see it was already midnight as her eyes felt heavy. She made a little wish since it was Christmas.
Please...Let my friends be safe...
She slowly dozed off to sleep in deep thought.
Eliza Aine Tsukimi
Sitting quietly, Aine sipped on her tea for a moment before she glanced at Albus. Albus called her in after speaking to Minerva, which lucky they didn't see each other so no questions would arise later on.
"What are you thinking?"
Albus asked softly as he glanced over at his pet phoenix to see it nod its head back.
"I think you have bad intentions…"
"Not bad intentions, just intentions…You always were a clever girl."
"Why did you call me here?"
Albus slowly walked around his desk and stood in front of her,
"I need you to train her…Make her into a fighter."
"So what? So you can send my goddaughter to her own Hell!"
Aine slammed her teacup down onto the table, making it shatter. Albus flicked his wand, swishing it in the air to repair the tea and pour her another glass.
"…You weren't there…What Amelia told be the night before she died…"
He slowly handed Aine the vial of his memory as she went over to the pensive to look into it. She dropped the memory in and dove in to see her best friend alive again, with Jonathan next her and little Serenity in their arms.
"Please just…Give her this when it's time."
"I'm sure we can figure something out."
"There isn't time! We nee- Ah!"
Suddenly Amelia's air changes as she turned to look back at Dumbledore, with an ominous voice comes out.
"Forest that can be seen with the sun in each thread, will be the one to protect the lighting bolt strike. However, the darkness with try consume it's life and lead to it's dead….For it cannot live without the moon inside."
Aine rose up from the pensive and stared down at it.
"I never knew…"
"Yes…Amelia said that her daughter would have green eyes and hair like hers-"
"Forest that can be seen with the sun in each thread…And the lighting is Harry…"
"Amelia knew what would happen to her daughter, but she knew it was the only way she could live."
Aine placed her tea down before standing up to leave, but before she did she turned to him for a moment.
"You know what headmaster?"
"Hm?"
He glanced up to see her expression.
"Though I'm a seer, I really do hate prophecies…"
"As do I Aine…As do I."
She gave a harsh laugh as she turned her back towards him, walking away.
"Aine died with Amelia that night…"
