A/N: So I take it everyone is liking this then? *wipes brow* Phew! That is a relief I panicked uploading this as I thought you'd all hate it but thank the lord that you don't. And two things 1) Should I introduce Lupin into this? Yay nay? 2) Any particular pairings you'd like? I have one in mind but if the majority vote something else I'll concede and write it.
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Chapter 2 - Departing.
Albus Dumbledore sat at his desk. His 'familiar' perched on sat stand looked at his 'master' as he sifted through a collection of papers on top of his desk. Albus studied Scarlett Potters Newt results. During her time at Hogwarts she seemed to be a bright young witch who at times had a stubborn streak that made her refuse to conform to those she disagreed with. This led to a mutual respect from Severus as it appeared she shared her mothers knowledge and passion for potions. Her prowess and power went unmatched even when she was a first year. The teachers were hard pushed to find a single student who didn't know or indeed like her. Though she had a few people she could call friends it seemed that no matter where she was people enjoyed her company.
Placing her results in a self addressing envelope he flicked his wand at the papers sending them to the owlery to be sent to the students. Picking up Daniel Potters end of year test results his showed a different story. He did average practical work and his theory work and potion work was dismal at best. He lost track of the times that Severus had burst in her with the boy speaking of his hot headiness and his attitude to others. He and his sister were polar opposites. While it would be hard to find a person who outright hated her you could find masses of people who hated him. Several first years this last year grew exited at the though of seeing the savior but many were shocked at his arrogance and stupidity. After sending the last pile of results out he began to ponder things.
For a while he had played with the idea of Scarlett being the chosen one but soon dismissed the idea. Daniel simply hadn't grown into his powers yet. He was born in the last week of the seventh month and on that night he was 'marked' with a scar in the shape of a V which obviously stood for Voldemort with no question. While he didn't think a Witch could defeat the greatest wizard since himself,Of course, and while she was born on the very last ay of the seventh month she hadn't been marked and was merely knocked out by the after shock of the curse rebounding off of Daniel. 'Yes' he thought to himself as he sucked merrily on a lemon drop 'Daniel Potter is the chosen one no doubt' with that his mind slipped to other things mainly concerning what to purchase for Minerva for the yule time.
James stared at the door where his daughter had just stormed out. Silence gripped the house even the usual boisterous noises from Daniel and Ron were quiet. The whole house it seemed was processing the loss. He looked at Lilly next to him who seemed dazed as if her only daughter hadn't just stormed out of the house she had lived in for seventeen years. Seventeen. Where had his little girl gone. The one who greeted him with a kiss on the cheek and a new hair colour when he walked through the door after auror meetings. Here she was replaced by a distant cold woman. But he knew from all the reports sent home form school that she wasn't cold nor was she distant. Her professors celebrated her mind and her head of house (Flitwick) often made comments about her vibrant hair style choices. He heard Lilly leaving his side and going back to the kitchen. Her sanctuary and several clanging of pots indicated that she was preparing to cook for hours if left to do so.
James racked his mind for memories of Scarlett. They had parties for her? Didn't they. No thy didn't. She hadn't had a separate birthday from Daniel for years. Both he and Lilly claiming it to be easier for planning but deep down he knew what it wasn't because of that. It was always for Daniel. The a memory came over him and made him choke back a sob.
6 year old Daniel walked with James towards Potter mansion. Behind them 9 year old Scarlett trailed slowly. Today was her birthday. Not that anybody cared. Except for Sirius. He promised to be here for her today ad she was hoping he would be in the house waiting for her then today wouldn't seem so bad. James of course remained oblivious to his daughter as did Lilly. They walked through the double doors and stepped into the living room. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Several voices rang out. For a moment Scarlett looked overjoyed. They hadn't forgotten! She rushed into the room. A large banner was strung up over the fireplace 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIEL'. She stopped at the door boundary. Her eyes filled with unshed tears. They had forgotten. They had forgotten her. She left the room silently seeking solitude in the library she found a beginners book on metamorphagus abilities. Opening the first page she tried to lose herself in the one place they couldn't take away from her. This was her sanctuary. James watched as his oldest walked form the room and for a moment he was confused. There was a niggling sense in the back of his head that seemed to scream at him. brushing it aside he focused solely on Daniel who was ripping through the gifts sent for him rapidly. Since that day she had never called him Daddy again.
James gasped at the memory. how could he? Just brush her aside. He stalked up stairs to his study and cracked open his age bottle of fire-whiskey. From hi desk drawer he pulled out a picture of Scarlett when she was three. in this photo her hair was light violet and she was holding a newborn Daniel. Tenderly he stroke the photo. Where did he go so wrong?
Back at Grimauld place Scarlett lay down on plush cushions. After her ninth birthday Sirius came to the mansion and upon finding her crying int he library believing no-one cared about her he immediately ran to James and a screaming match ensued. James accused Scarlett of attention seeking and Sirius accused James of being a prat. To this day Sirius is still banned from Potter mansion.
"Pup are you sure you're ready" Sirius asked looking every bit he nervous parent.
"Yes Siri. I have to. Like the goblins said this is my inheritance. Something out there thinks I deserve these gifts and i sure as hell not gonna argue" she said.
"Okay but please be careful" he said. She nodded and drew her wand from her trouser pocket and pointed it straight up. Speaking in a clear loud voice she said
"I, Scarlett Rose Potter do hereby accept my heritage So mote it be" A flash of gold ignited on her wand tip (Holly and phoenix feather) and then she gasped and felt power surging through her body. It felt wonderful and her head rushed and the room span. There was a roaring sound in her ear and then everything faded to black.
"Scar!...Come one Scar wake up!" Sirius begged shaking her by her shoulders.
"Don't worry Mr. Black she'll be fine" A voice sounded behind him. He pulled out his wand and pointed it at the intruder. A man about 20 years old looked at him smiling and wearing muggle jeans and a blue t-shirt.
"And who the hell are you and how the hell did you get in here"
"Me? Oh my names Terrence and I'm Miss. Blacks White-lighter" He replied. His accent sounded American with a southern twang to it.
"White what?" Sirius asked confused furrowing his eyebrows.
"White-lighters..."
"Protect Wiccan witches and future white-lighters and he got in her because as I am his charge no wizarding wards can keep him out but a few Wiccan ones will" Scarlett answered as she climbed to her feet.
"Scar..be careful you're still weak" Sirius said
"No..No I feel strong...Different" She replied. Sirius smile at his daughter.
"So I take it everything went smoothly" Terrence asked with a friendly smile that made it hard not to like him.
"So..What are you doing here besides the big reveal" Scarlett asked.
"I'm here to tell you about your powers Miss. Black"
"Ooh good. Is there training? Do I have a lot of powers? Will the elders try to stop us from moving? Will my powers grow?" She asked firing one after the other that Terrence struggled to follow. she opened her mouth to ask more but Sirius cut her off by laying a hand on her shoulder and saying
"Scar...Let him explain first"
"Right Sorry" She said.
"Okay. There isn't any official training it's more experienced based and since you went to Hogwarts you shouldn't struggle with nay major control issues. As for your actual powers you have at first control over the four basic elements at first but they'll grow but I can't say to what. And you have the power to produce shields"
"Wait didn't I.."
"Yes. On the night that Tom riddle invaded your home you tapped into your inheritance. normally you shouldn't have been able to which is why you collapsed. And finally no the elders won't stop you moving. In fact they're encouraging you to move"
"Wait Scar you knew that Daniel wasn't the boy-who-lived? Why don't you have a scar?"
"I've always known Siri but everyone was busy mooning over Daniel I managed to hid on the shadows and learn to defend myself for the future and as to why I don't have a scar because I'm a metamorphagus I change my appearance so much that scars don't usually develop" She answered.
"Right. Well if that's all Terrence we must be packing" Sirius said
"There's is one last thing before I go. What do you know of the underworld" He asked Scarlett.
"Demons live there and were until a few years ago ruled over by the source of all evil. Why"
"Well since power like yours is relatively big demons will notice and they will try to kill you. Actually Merlin frequently fought against demons"
"WHAT! Scar you are not going anywhere near a demon!" Sirius shouted.
"Sirius I'm not gonna actively look for them but I need to be prepared to fight them if I need to. It comes with the shiny new magic" She said trying to soothe his anger.
"Fine. But I swear Scarlett Black if you die there is no Ice cream after dinner" Sirius deadpanned.
"There's the Siri I know and occasionally love"
"Mr Black Please don't worry I will be watching over her and I will help keep her safe and Scarlett if you ever need me just call my name and I'll come a running" He said before vanishing in a column of blue twinkling light.
"Now that's an exit" She exclaimed.
"Scar" Sirius said quietly
"Yes Siri"
"Can you make brownies now only I've been waiting for the past hour" He said with puppy dog eyes.
"Sure"
"YES!" He cheered fist pumping the air. Scarlett merely laughed.
"Mmmmh" Sirius moaned in pleasure as he bit into another chocolate brownie "Scar please tell me what you do to these"
"Nope. My secret recipe" She said. Then an owl came flying through the open window. It dropped a letter from it's beak on the coffee table and flew back out of the window.
"What's that" Sirius asked.
"Oh god! My NEWT results!" She said. She grabbed the letter and made to open it beofre thrusting it at Sirius who tore it open. "Oh god oh god I did really bad I just know it! I mean I'm certain I messed up on the transfiguration theory and I know I messed up on the potion theory"
"Um Scar how many NEWT classes did you take?" Sirius asked looking at the large parchment beofre him.
"All of them except care of magical creatures and divination" She replied "I couldn't choose which to drop so I made a deal with Flitwick that I could take all of them even though I wasn't in the class"
"Merlin Scar!" Sirius exclaimed.
"Oh god I did terribly didn't I?" She asked.
"See for yourself" He said passing the letter back to her. She scanned the letter quickly.
"OH MY GOD!" She squealed.
"You did amazing Scar!" Sirius said hugging her close.
"I got TWENTY THREE NEWTS! I PASSED ALL OF THEM! I GOT 14 OUTSTANDINGS!" She screamed. Sirius at this point had left the room clutching his ears.
When she had calmed down from her moment of insanity Sirius came in holding two plane tickets.
"We're leaving now" She asked.
"Sorry scar if I could delay it I would but I got a magical moving company coming to muggle up all this stuff then transport it to the airport where it will then be taken by a truck to our new house tomorrow" Sirius explained.
"How are we getting there" She asked her voice hoarse from screaming.
"We can apparate or take a port-key and sleep in a hotel then go to the new house"
"Can we port-key it's much better long distance" Scarlett asked.
"Sure kiddo..Let's go shall we" Two minutes alter she felt a tugging on her navel that sent her spiraling towards a new life.
The first thing that Sirius saw when he climbed into the rental car e had hired to drive to Black manor was Scarlett's new hair. Instead of the plain blue she had yesterday she had pink and blue stands of hair twirled through her hair.
"Love the hair pup"
"Why thank you" She replied before selecting a paramore CD. She had learned all about CD and Cd players in muggle studies while she had developed a love for the band in muggle music appreciation class. She sung under her breath to the lyrics until Sirius nudged her shoulder announcing "We're here"
She took a breath calming the butterflies in her stomach before stepping out and being greeted by the warm Californian sun. She could learn to love San Fransisco.