Bellatrix's POV

I lay face down on the floor, I didn't feel it. The floor was simply there.

Part of me never wanted to get up but it felt unnatural to just lay here. I stood up slowly, I was naked, how embarrassing. Dam, I really wish I had a dress right now...

I took a step forward, my foot brushed against something. I looked down, a jade green dress had been neatly folded until I almost stepped on it. I slipped it over my head. I didn't feel it the dress was simply there. I looked around. Kings Cross Station. I knew the place so well...

Flashback

I was eleven, proud, arrogant and above all a stuck up bitch. I looked down at everyone, even the Seventh Years. When it was time to say good-bye to my sisters and cousin I showed some emotion. I hugged each of them in turn, not holding one any longer than the other; Sirius was last.

"Promise to find some cool stuff for me?" A three year old Sirius asked me. I smirked a this. Sirius was young but he was as I was. A trouble maker in the making. God knows what kind of Hell I'd give Hogwarts and Sirius would most likely be my successor there.

"We'll see." I gave the little one a wink.

Andromeda, nine, shook her head at this, uptight Meda, never took a risk Meda, stick to the rule book Meda. One day she would break the biggest Pure Blood rule of all. Ironic isn't it?

Seven year old Narcissa glanced back at our parents nervously. If they got so much as one letter from the School that I was causing trouble I'd be dead! So... I just won't get caught... And I never did.

The whistle blew once more.

"Bellatrix Black get your ass on that train now!" I heard my mother yell. Bitch. I never liked her much but she was my mother never the less.

I waved to my sisters and cousin before I threw my trunk in the open door and literally jumped on the train at the last second. Some of the younger kids at Platform 9 and 3/4 laughed and applauded at this. Sirius was rolling with laughter, Meda was covering her mouth with her hands to keep from laughing, Narcissa was in a fit of giggles. This is what I love, making them laugh and making them happy. I did a fleeting bow.

"BELLATRIX!" My father shouted angrily as the train speed off. I laughed and waved good-bye to the people on the Platform as the train sped out of the station. I was still leaning halfway out after the door even after we were out of the station. I inhaled the fresh air. I'm on my way. I can't believe it! YES!

I lost my grip on the side of the door. NO! I was too scared to scream. I could see the Headlines now.

'Young Girl Dies on the Way To Hogwarts!'

"Eleven Year Old Bellatrix Black Dies in Freak Accident!'

Everything seemed to move in slow motion. Suddenly I felt something grab the back of my robes, I choked slightly against the collar. I fell backwards and onto something hard. I heard both me and my savior panting.

I stood up shakily to see who had just saved my life. A girl, my age. Her face was rather round but the kind that made someone look pretty, not fat. Her hair was a light brown, lighter than Meda's. Her hazel eyes were still filled with fear and shock.

"T-thank you." I said holding out a shaking hand to help her up.

"Y-you might wanna close the door first. Just in case..." She replied propping herself up on her elbows.

"Right..." I mumbled. I turned around and shut the door, being careful to lock it.

I held my hand out to her once more. This time she took it. "I'm-"

"Bellatrix Black." She said. "I kinda heard your parents yelling at you."

"Oh... Right..." I rubbed my upper arm. The girl who had been so proud, arrogant and above all stuck up bitch was gone. I had learned humility.

"I actually thought what you did was kinda cool." the girl said shaking her shoulder length hair out of her face. "I could never have the courage to do that."

"What the Hell are you talking about! You saved my life! That took plenty of courage in deed." I crossed my arms stubbornly.

"Thanks..." She looked down. No self confidence."I'm Alice. Alice Freespell." She didn't extend her hand. "You don't have to. I understand your family's views. Don't agree with it but I understand."

I gripped her hand tightly, we shook. "I think I can make an exception." I smiled. "After all when one witch saves another's life... They form a bond."

Alice smiled widely. "Come on I'm the only one in my compartment. And it would be a rather lonely ride."

I grabbed my trunk and followed Alice. If my family knew about this I'd be dead! But besides Alecto, Alice is my only real friend...

Alice knew a lot about Muggle stuff. She rambled on and on about it. I was actually kinda interested. I went from being a complete Pure Blood Freak to a... Well normal kid in less than an hour! Alice pulled out some weird little box from her trunk, there were some odd strings coming from it and some earmuffs.

"What's that?" I asked.

"This? It's a Cassette Player." Alice shrugged. "What you've never seen one before?"

"I've seen Muggles with them but I never knew what they were."

"Come here." Alice adjusted the earmuffs so that they were larger. "Press your head close to mine."

Okay weird... But I did so anyway. She put the earmuffs over both of us, it was a tight fit but it worked. "Okay so now what?" I asked feeling awkward.

She pressed a button on the Cassette Play and music began to play loudly in my ear. "Like it?" Alice asked a bit loud so I could hear her over the music.

"Yeah! Who is this?"

"Who is this? It's Elvis Presley! The King of Rock and Roll!" Alice exclaimed.

We listened to several other Muggle musicians on the way to Hogwarts. Chubby Checker, The Drifters, Johnny Preston, Shirley Bassey... The list was endless.

We were in the middle of listening to 'Jailhouse Rock' by Elvis Presley.

"The warden said hey buddy don't you be no square.

You can't find a partner use a wooden ch-"

The music suddenly stopped.

"What just happened?" I asked.

"Battery died."

"What?" I raised my eyebrow.

"The power source ran out." Alice said simply. "Either that or we're close to Hogwarts."

I looked out the window. It was dark. "Wow. That went fast." I blinked.

"Time flies when you have fun." Alice said wrapping up the wire around the Cassette Player.

"I know I'll get sorted into Slytherin." I said.

"I have no idea where I'm going."

"Gryffindor. The way you jumped in and saved me. You have to go there."

"But... What'll happen... I mean Slytherin and Gryffindor are feuding houses... We won't be able to be friends..." Alice looked at her hands. "You'll get disowned if you go anywhere but Slytherin... And no matter what we won't be able to be friends anymore..."

I bit my lip. I couldn't lose the friend I had just made so easily. "So we'll keep it a secrete." I held up my pinky for a pinkyk swear. "Friends no matter what?"

She linked hers with mine. "Until the end of time."