d e l o r a

"Got everything you need, sweetheart?"

"Yes, Aunt Diana..."

"Honey, she'll be ok. She's done this before."

He was right. I have for the past couple of years now. Only difference, they're not here with me. Instead it was my Aunt Diana and Uncle Richard.

Not that I wasn't grateful for them, I was but it was just not the same. My aunt and uncle were wonderful people, especially for taking me into their own home last year all of the sudden.

My parents always accompanied me to the train station and walk through the platform gate, which was through the brick wall. They walked with me through the gate and watched me get on the train and leave to Hogwarts.

However, it all changed out of nowhere.

My parents were now gone, dead. And though a couple of months had passed, I still mourned. Not much was known about their death, except how they died and the cause of their death.

Many feared the name but I didn't, his name was Voldemort. Bastard of a man wanting power all the while killing innocents.

To this day, I don't know why he did it and why my parents were targeted.

I had tried to get more information from the ministry but not much help. Just sending flowers as condolences and that was that. No one wanted to talk about it, almost like my parents were a burden to everyone.

Not to me though. I'm still trying to understand why it happened.

It was hard dealing with their sudden death and the change in my life. I didn't receive much help except from my aunt and uncle.

Everyday was a constant struggle of trying not to breakdown or lose my mind but I always lose that battle. I knew my aunt and uncle heard my constant cries at night but none of them would do anything except just comfort me for a bit.

Other than that, I suffered in silence.

I was going back to Hogwarts today but I don't know how I felt about it. Either to be worried or happy about it. It doesn't help that my parents had passed a week before the school year ended.

Not the best memories from Hogwarts for sure. I love Hogwarts but it was hard being there last year when my parents died and being sent home earlier than everyone else.

However I'm entering year 6, almost close to being done and I know my parents would want me to keep going and get my studies finished.

I don't want to disappoint them.

"You sure you don't want us to walk you through? Just so you know we're here for you?" My aunt asked as I stared at the brick wall, holding bar that was the cart of luggage.

I shook my head, "No it's ok. It's pretty bad now giving the circumstance and you guys are well..."

She hummed, "Muggles?"

"Yeah and I don't want you or Uncle Richard dealing with criticism. It's not safe either way."

"Well alright dear, we'll be expecting a letter when you arrive. If anything happens, you must come back home. Professor Dumbledore has spoken to us about it and he's fine with you coming back anytime," she hugged me tightly and I hugged her back.

"I promise I'll write you both as soon as I can. Please look out for one another as well," I let go and then hugged Uncle Richard.

He smiled, "We'll be ok. Now go, you have 10 min until the train leaves. We'll see each other again on your Christmas break."

I nodded, "Of course."

We let go and he pat my head like I was still a little girl and he softly said, "You look so much like your mother, who knew my sister would give birth to a mini version of herself."

I smiled sadly, "I miss her too Uncle Richard."

Looking at my aunt and uncle one last time, I turned around and faced the brick wall.

I took a deep breath and exhaled. Going back to Hogwarts, maybe this will take my mind off things. Or maybe, try to get more information.

Whatever it was, Hogwarts you were my home once again.

• l a t e r •

Staring out of the window, I took in the scenic view and loved every passing minute. Mountains, trees, lakes, it was so beautiful.

I forgot the beauty of this world, it was nice.

I was sitting alone in the train car as others didn't want to sit with me. It was no surprise, considering the circumstance. Even then I didn't make friends much, more like little acquaintances.

I haven't talked to anyone really since my parent's death, except my family. I wasn't in the mood to talk about it with strangers or schoolmates.

Sounded sad but I was ok with it.

My head leaned against the window and it was still a while before we got to Hogwarts.

I was taken out of my thoughts when the train car door open, making my head turn.

That was when I saw them.

The four boys who were known as nothing but trouble. I knew them by name and rumors but that was it. I observed each boy.

Remus, having brown hair and greenish/blue eyes. A more nicer, soft spoken boy. He was head boy of Gryffindor, how I was not sure. Maybe cause of his good grades and good attitude. Girls liked him because of it.

James, brown hair and green eyes. Wears glasses and known as one of the captains and seeker for the Gryffindor quidditch team. He was an ok boy, heard that sometimes he can be rude. Has a thing for Lily Evans and won't leave the girl alone. Main prankster of the group.

Peter, blonde hair and brown eyes. A more chubby, shorter boy compared to the rest. Very quiet overall, how he was friends with them not sure.

My eyes landed to Sirius Black.

He stared back at me for a second before turning away and putting his head down.

I don't know much about him either, he was more closer to James and rarely contributes to the pranks. He was also captain of the quidditch team with James and was a chaser. He was quiet too but intimidating for sure. I heard he wasn't exactly the nicest one out of all of them. Many girls found him attractive as well and I get why.

Long dark brown hair and brown eyes. But in those brown eyes, not much was known.

His family was well known in our world and not for good reasons. Powerful and pure blood. I knew he had a brother who was in Slytherin and it was a surprise that he got put into Gryffindor.

I don't know much about Sirius or any of the boys so I don't pass much judgement.

Standing in front of the boys, like the leader almost, was Remus. He asked, "Umm, is it ok if we sit here? We may or may not have pissed off some of the Ravenclaw quidditch players."

I sighed and nodded only. All of the boys took a seat in the train car, with Remus and Peter sitting next to me. James and Sirius sitting on the other side.

Sirius sat right in front of me, however, he didn't look at me much. He leaned his head against the window and looked out at the scenic view. I leaned back down against the window and stared as well.

It was quiet in our train car. I was surprised on how quiet it was because these boys were known for trouble but I was ok with the silence.

Out of nowhere I heard Remus clear his throat, "Umm... DeLora."

I turned my head to him and all the boys stared at me, except Sirius, with sadness and pity.

I didn't like that they stared at me with sadness and pity but I didn't mention it.

I don't mind Sirius being that way and not looking at me. I had seen this demeanor before with others and it's not shocking nor insulting.

It was weird but normal.

"We're sorry by the way, about your parents. I know you don't know us well or anything but umm... we're still sorry."

I gave him a small, sad smile, "It's ok, thank you."

"Just know, I'll be here if you need a friend to talk to."

Friend.

Haven't had one before but I can be fine with maybe an acquaintance. I hummed, "Thanks."

It was quiet once again as I stared back out the view.

We'll be at Hogwarts soon.

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