Arriving to the Black cottage, Lyra checked and then double checked the area. She didn't want anyone to be able to find them unless she wanted them to. Placing Teddy down in the bedroom with wards around the bed, she walked to the living room to wait on Kingsley.

It didn't take long for him to show. "Lyra, are you okay, where is Teddy" he asked.

Lyra told him everything that had happened at Andromedas, then adds "I apparated us to the goblins. I couldn't think of anywhere that would be safer" he nodded at her answer.

"Lyra, you and Teddy need to stay out of sight. We didn't realize so many Death Eaters escaped. We think they targeted Andromeda and Teddy because they knew how close you were to Remus" Kingsley stops when he sees the look on her face, he pulls her into a hug and pulls back, "This was not because of you. This was an act of revenge against us all. You killed their master and they want you to hurt. Everyone else has been notified and locked down behind wards" he pauses, "Lyra, you are all that boy has left, don't go out if you don't have to. I'll make sure you have supplies, for both you and Teddy but you need to stay safe".

Lyra nods and wipes her tears, "I understand. I had just told her about Dora and Remus, she was distraught and unprepared. It's not fair" Kingsley hugs her again when she starts to break down.

Kingsley only stayed a little longer but had to leave and deal with Ministry business. He had been elected as Minster for the rebuild. Lyra had just shut and locked the door behind him when Teddy started to cry.

Walking into the bedroom she picks Teddy up, "Oh my Teddy Bear, what are we going to do" she whispers. She couldn't cry again, she had to be strong for her godson. Lyra carried him to the kitchen and made a bottle from the supplies Kingsley had dropped off. Settling in a chair, she fed and rocked him until he was back asleep.

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It took the goblins three days to finish the audits and send them to Lyra. Looking through them she noticed the Blacks were wealthier than the Potters but both had fuller vaults than the other three. When she was looking through the Potters records she noticed monthly payments had been made to multiple different accounts. Looking through the names of the benefiting accounts, she felt her heart harden at the names.

Everything about her friendships with Ron and Hermione had been paid for out of her family vault. The Dursleys had also lied, they had received plenty of money to take care of her. Lyra couldn't believe it. She had always been told how much of a burden she was and how they never had money because of her. The Dursleys were paid very well to neglect her. Her so called friends, she couldn't even muster doubt about them. She wondered if they laughed together behind her back. Ron had been getting paid since August of first year, Hermione's payments began in November of first year.

Well Lyra would make sure none of those traitors received another Knut from her vaults. She grabbed her quill, ink and parchment and wrote her demands to the goblins. She also asked if they could think of anything worthy for traitors like them. Sending it off, she turned and looked to the room. She needed to make some choices.

Standing, Lyra walked over to the table, picking up the blood adoption potion she made her choice. Teddy. Lyra would make sure no one could ever take her godson from her, she was going to make sure he grew up living a good and happy life. She would tell him of his family, of his parents. She would be his mom but Dora would always be his mother. Setting the potion on the table she went to grab everything she would need.

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Eight Months Later

Lyra held Teddy in the carrier attached to herself as they disembarked the airplane to their new home. For being under one and never flying, Teddy did amazing on the flight over. Lyra had never flown before either so she had been nervous which made Teddy's behavior that much better.

After the goblins had gotten the majority of her money back, they helped her plan their escape. The goblins transferred all of her accounts into a new one, they then sent goblins to ward the new property and house. Lyra had only told Kingsley where they were going. When she had explained what happened, he agreed it was a good idea for them to leave. She had endorsed Kingsley to be Minister, not just the temporary one. She knew he would do what was right. Lyra had sent her so called friends letters, to be delivered by the goblins. Hopefully they would get the message to stay the hell away from her and her son for good.

The two were waiting on their luggage at the carousel, the car keys were already with her for an SUV that was dropped off. When she had went to get passports for them both, Lyra decided to get her driver's license. Should be fun to learn how to drive like they do here. When she finally spotted the bags, she stacked them and began to pull them behind her. Now she needed to find her vehicle.

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Obviously she was lost in this parking lot. Lyra could hear the beep when she pressed on the key fob but she couldn't find her car. Being vertically challenged was definitely going against her right now. Standing on her tippy toes, she pressed the button again. Of course she began to lose her balance from all the weight attached to her and the curb she slipped on.

Just as she braced herself to hit the ground, cradling herself around Teddy so he wouldn't get hurt, two manly arms circled her and kept her from falling. Surprised she looked up into hazel brown eyes. "Thank you for catching me" she tells her savior, that's when she feels the special gift she was given. She hides her surprise quickly and checks Teddy over.

"Are you both okay, that could have been a nasty fall" the man tells her.

"Oh, um, yes! We are just fine, thank you. I seem to be off balance with all the luggage. I think I am lost though" Lyra says, still looking for her car.

"I could help if you would like" the man asks.

Lyra is hesitant but finally nods, "Please, we just got off a very long flight and I'm trying to find the car my solicitor left here for me. I have the keys, but I seem to be too short to see it"

The man smiles, holding out a hand he asks, "May I". Lyra hands the keys over and he hits the button. Hearing the beep, he takes her bags and leads her toward it. When she tries to take her bags back he just smiles. "Here you are madam and little sir" the man hands the keys back to her.

"Thank you so much, this is all new and I'm a little overwhelmed" Lyra tells him, opening the back, the man puts her bags in before she can protest. She suddenly realizes something, "I'm sorry, I promise I have manners. Hello, I'm Lyra Black" she holds her hand out to shake.

The man smiles at her, clasping her hand, "Elijah Smith" he tells her. Thanking him again, Lyra says goodbye and places Teddy in his car seat. Getting into her seat she pulls up the map on her phone and adds the address to their new home.

The GPS says it will take about two hours to arrive to their destination. Mystic Falls.

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Pulling into the property, Lyra sees on the GPS that it's about ten minutes from the actual town. There are lush trees surrounding the property, a large yard for Teddy to play in. The house is gorgeous. She was excited to get inside.

Lyra parks the car and steps out. She feels the wards attach to her. The goblins really outdid themselves with these. She'll be able to feel if anyone enters the wards, what creature they are and they will be blocked if they have ill intent. Getting Teddy out of his seat she notices he's awake.

"Well hi baby, are you ready to see our new home" She asks cheerfully. Teddy gives her a gummy smile. Lyra was lucky. Teddy was such a happy baby. He was nine months now and growing like a weed. He would be tall like his dad. Lyra had to charm his hair when they were in public, he didn't like it. She had to always be on alert now because he could crawl and ended up in everything. Thank Merlin she had hired a nanny elf for home and she wasn't going to work yet.

Lyra had decided with this change, she would live a quiet and peaceful life raising her son. She didn't need to work but knew she would go crazy if she didn't keep busy. After a lot of brainstorming, she decided she would study for a muggle high school diploma first. Taking the classes online seemed her best option and she could move at her own pace. Lyra also wanted to paint portraits of her family. The Black library held the books on which spells she would need to make the portraits talk. After that, well she could decide as time went on.

Walking in the house, Lyra and Teddy were both amazed at the interior. She knew she would have to make a trip to the store but the house was furnished and clean. Calling out for her elf, she smiled as she popped in.

"Lady Black and little master, what can Bipsy be doing for yous" Bipsy asks excitedly.

Lyra had never owned an elf and she wanted Bipsy to know she was a part of the family. This meant she needed to talk with her about some things. "Bipsy, please call us Lyra and Teddy. I want you to know you are a part of our small family", seeing her about to argue she cut in, "Bipsy, it's only Teddy and I. I would really like if you could be our family as well" the little elf agreed and then popped off to make lunch.

The home was large compared to what Lyra was used to. There were five bedrooms, four bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, full basement and large detached garage. Lyra and Teddy's rooms were the largest two, both had attached baths. Lyra was going to use one for her office, one for a guest room, she would paint in the basement with her other magic items. Bipsy tried to argue on the subject, but Lyra won, so now Bipsy had her own bedroom.

The whole home was muggle besides the basement and kitchen. Lyra had made sure to have to goblins ward so their magic wouldn't hurt anything.

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After an amazing lunch and nap for Teddy, Lyra decided they should explore the town they now called home. Driving into town, Lyra thought it looked like a movie. Mystic Falls was adorable, the town square really made it look like the definition of small town America. Parking off the main area, she noticed there was something going on.

Getting Teddy from his car sear, they walked through the town a bit. The townspeople were setting up for a carnival. This could be fun, Lyra had never been to one and it would definitely be a first for Teddy. They could experience fair food for the first time. Since they were still setting up, Lyra continued to walk around and explore. Teddy was watching everything. When she spotted what looked like an eatery, she carried Teddy over. They could get some drinks at the Mystic Grill.

Lyra hadn't been anywhere growing up and then after the war, she kept Teddy and herself secluded. Being here and having a chance to be an unknown, Lyra would make sure they were able to live their lives.

Finding an empty table, Lyra sat and put Teddy in a highchair. They had eaten about three hours ago so they weren't starving but she thought maybe a snack would be good. Looking through the menu she decided on fries and an applesauce for Teddy. The waitress came over, took their order and commented on how cute Teddy was. He loved the attention.

While waiting, Lyra looked around the place. She noticed a group of high school aged students. There were a couple of men at the bar who seemed to be drinking early. When her food arrived, she was too occupied with Teddy to notice when one of the bar men began walking her way.

Lyra looked up when a man sat at her table. She looked at him questioningly, what was this man doing. "May I help you" she asked.

The man smiled at her cockily, "I've not seen you around. What brings you to our lovely small town of Mystic falls" he asks. She noticed he was trying to do something with his eyes.

Lyra smiled politely, "Hello. May I ask who you are and what is wrong with your eye" the man looked surprised at her response.

"Sorry, must have a twitch. I'm Damon Salvatore, and you are" Damon says all this while smiling.

"I'm Lyra Black, this is my son Teddy Lupin-Black" Lyra says, holding out a hand to shake. As soon as their skin touches, her magic reacts. Not good. He's definitely not human. Keeping her smile, she pulls her hand back.

"So what brings you to town Lyra" Damon asks.

"A new start away from traitorous so called friends" Lyra answers. Damons reaction made her laugh.

"Really threw that out there" he laughs with her, "Do you mind if I ask"

Lyra takes a breath, "My friends had been stealing from me for years, a man I trusted helped them. They all lied"

Damon thought his friends were shit. This was worse.

"So I took my son and left. I was tired of being betrayed by those I trusted" Lyra finishes as she cleans fry and applesauce from Teddy's face.

"Man, that's really shitty" Damon asks, then looks to Teddy, "What happened with his father or is that a no, no question"

"Teddy is my godson. His parents were murdered by a madman, who then murdered his grandmother. I barely got Teddy out before they tried to do the same to him" Lyra has to calm herself before continuing, "We needed a new start and I wanted to give him a good life"

Damon actually felt bad for her. She had a shit life but she seems like she won't let it keep her down. "Well maybe you can find a life here. I'm assuming you're not in school but my baby brothers your age. I can introduce you to some people"

Lyra isn't sure. Damon must pick up on it, "Trust me, you need to live while you can" he smirks. She agreed but held back her smile. If he only knew.

I do not own Harry Potter or The Vampire Diaries. All characters belong to their respective universes. All mistakes are my own. Thank you all for reading! I'm probably going to post every other day unless I'm not busy.