25 August 1993

It was a warm afternoon, the cool breeze and the sun's moderate rays were providing a perfect balance of warmth and cool. Through the window, she could see the muggle street that was a little far away from where she lived. The people were enjoying the weekend with their families and friends.

Ophelia Black wished that she could go outside and enjoy the warm weather, but just her luck, she was grounded by Mrs Fawley till tomorrow. So she got up, stretched and dropped down directly on her bed.

She couldn't help but think how awful her life was when she wasn't at Hogwarts. Firstly she had to spend her childhood in that grimy orphanage, then the Fawley's had adopted her after seeing her magical powers and also because she was a Black.

Getting up from her bed, she walked toward the mirror and examined the scar on her neck. She had got that when one of Mr Fawley's friends had used the Sectumsempra curse on her in anger when Ophelia had kept pestering Mr Fawley to sign her Hogsmeade's permission slip.

She looked at herself, her starry grey eyes and golden brown hair were Ophelia's favourite features of herself. She had long eyelashes, dark brows curved perfectly and a strong jawline. She had a light-wheatish skin tone and was quite tall for a 15-year-old girl.

And of course the scar, the lightning-bolt shaped scar on her forehead. A heavy reminder of that Halloween night.

If it weren't for the scar, she'd maybe still have had a family. Maybe she and Harry would've grown up together.

Ophelia knew that they were the only people to have survived the killing curse, all because of Lily Potter protecting them. She also knew that James Potter was her Godfather. It was Minnie who had told her that.

There was suddenly a bang on her door making her roll her eyes at it.

"Come down for dinner Black!!" said the cold voice of Mrs Fawley, "Don't make me call you again" saying so she left with another smack on the door.

"Merlin I hate that woman," Regulus Black groaned.

"Me too Reg.... Me too," replied Marlene McKinnon who was watching Ophelia.

Ophelia sighed and putting on a Gryffindor hoodie she climbed down the stairs of the sickeningly elegant and dark house. She purposely stomped her feet hard as she walked and when she was in the dining room, there was the yell that was expected.

"How many times do I have to tell you to walk properly and not stomp your feet like a bloody elephant ??!!? Mr Fawley said grabbing her arm, making her wince because of the after-effects of the cruciatus curse that was placed on her yesterday, "Does something never fit in that thick skull of yours??!!??" he exclaimed angrily.

"That absolute bastard!!!" yelled James Potter with extreme fury on his face.

"I agree Potter," replied Dorcas Meadows with a frown.

"I'm sorry sir," Ophelia said with a monotone.

He huffed at her arrogant behaviour and sat down while Mrs Fawley served them lunch.

"How will anything fit inside her skull? She's got a mass murderer for a father," replied Mrs Fawley with a nasty smirk.

Ophelia just stayed silent, eating her lunch as fast as possible and wanting nothing more than to go back to her room. But she as always couldn't stay quiet when necessary.

"Umm Sir would you please sign my permission slip?" she asked trying to keep a polite tone.

"Why can't she be quiet for once??" said Lily Potter with an exasperated voice, "Godric help her!"

He turned towards her enraged that she dared to ask him after he'd put the torture curse twice on her yesterday due to the same situation.

"Why don't you ask yourself whether you've behaved or not this week? Have you-" and without waiting for her to answer he continued and said, "No you've not".

Ophelia just rolled her eyes and finished her lunch. Without wasting any more time she quickly went up to her room to write a letter.

Dear Gred n Forge,

I hope you're both having a nice holiday because well I'm not obviously. But who cares? Anyways I'm sorry but the douchebags haven't signed my permission slip and I can't go with y'all......legally.

But with a little help from our dear marauders, we'll go as always, though it would've been nice to visit Hogsmeade without being invisible for once.
Also arghh I'm grounded so I can't even go outside!! Life isn't fair... Oh Merlin I sounded a little philosophical there. Sooooo I hope you're ready for the O.W.L.S eh? I'm certainly not and I've also written a list of all the pranks to do this year and DON'T YOU FORGET TO BRING THE SUPPLIES AGAIN !! or I swear I'll have both of your heads.

Right, so that's all I've got to say. See you both at Leaky Cauldron!! Also, did you hear about Harry blowing up his aunt?? I swear to Godric that kid's something else. Miss you loads you, idiots!!!!

Love,
Lia

She then looked around her room to find her owl which was a difficult task every single time. Feeling a tap on her head, she looked up to find none other than her owl, Loki flying silently above her.

"I love that owl," said Dorcas grinning at the mischievous creature.

She rolled her eyes and Loki sat on her bed waiting for her to tie the letter. "Naming you after the god of mischief was a mistake," Ophelia said shaking her head.

After tying the letter she picked him up and moved towards the window and Loki flew away. She watched him go and just gazed around before thinking that she should get some sleep.

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27 August

Breathing a sigh of contentment Ophelia swiftly moved around, and after taking her brown leather jacket and wand she got out of the house. She had been stuck inside for 2 weeks and couldn't wait to breathe some fresh air.

Walking down the lane and waving to familiar people she went towards her favourite spot under a large oak tree and sat underneath it.

As soon as she sat down there was that 'Woof Woof' that she'd grown used to over the summer.

"WOOHOO PADFOOT !!!" screamed James excitedly.

"Hello dear brother," said Regulus smirking.

A jet black deerhound dog trotted towards her and then started running around in circles chasing its tail probably for her entertainment. Ophelia couldn't help but laugh.

"Come on, come 'ere Padfoot," she said holding out her palm.

Padfoot quickly came towards her and started licking her face, making Ophelia let out a laugh.

"Aww he must've missed her so much," said Lily looking at the two with a smile.

"Alright alright stop! Yeah, I know you missed me. I missed you t- hey don't do that it tickles!!!"

Padfoot looked up at her, he had indeed missed her after not meeting for 2 weeks.

"Here," said Ophelia feeding him some chicken she'd stolen from home. Padfoot instantly devoured the whole thing.

Looking around and seeing the 'SIRIUS BLACK WANTED' poster for about the tenth time she frowned and glared at it. Thoughts ran rapidly in her mind.

She just took a deep breath, Padfoot rested his head on her knee as she stroked his head. All she wanted was to get back to Hogwarts and away from this hell-hole. 4 more days..... she told herself. 4 more days till I'll be back home.

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Hey, here's the next chapter which I know is boring. While re-reading it I understood that it was too descriptive and not many dialogues but well it's sorta an intro chp.

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lright, hope you'll enjoy this!
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