CHAPTER 3: Kings Cross and The First Day

Violet woke up just seconds before Mrs. Weasley came in to wake her and Ginny up. “How long have you been up Violet?” Ginny asked once her mum had left. “Only a few minutes.” Violet said getting dressed.

“You look nice.” Fred commented as Violet took a seat for breakfast. “Thanks.” She muttered smiling. Violet was dressed in a orange tee-shirt that said 'Love' in black and dark jean Capri’s. They ate all their breakfast quickly and grabbed their trunks before heading out the door to the car. When everyone was n the car, Mr. Weasley looked back. “Everyone in?” He asked the crowded back.

There were varying answers of “Yup.”, “Yes.”, and “Yes, but its too crowded!”. He laughed and started the car, pushing a button that Violet knew made the car fly, but didn’t say anything. The car went up higher and drove until they reached near muggle London, where Mr. Weasley made the car invisible. “This is the coolest thing ever.” Violet said in awe as they drove into a cloud. On the ride there, Violet wondered, 'What if everything that happened in the book, was happening this year? I mean, it is Ron's first year at Hogwarts, and Professor Dumbledore said that Harry Potter was going to School this year too. I hope we are friends. But, if everything does happen, then... we have to save the stone.' Violet thought with a small gasp as they landed at Kings Cross Station.

“Packed with muggles, every year!” Mrs. Weasley exclaimed, pushing through the crowds. They all walked with their tickets to Platform 9 ¾. Violet was talking to Ginny until everyone else had gone except them, so the two of them ran through the barrier together. “Alright Ginny. I'll see you later!” Violet said hugging her and walking onto the train. She found Ron walking towards her. “All the compartments are full this way, lets try over here.” He said pointing toward the back.

“Oh, here is one.” He said sliding the door open and standing so Violet couldn’t see who was in it. “Mind if we sit here? Everywhere else is full.” Ron asked. “Sure.” Said a boy. Violet walked in after Ron and kept her head down. She wasn’t the best at making new friends. “I'm Ron by the way. Ron Weasley.” Ron said smiling. “I'm Harry. Harry Potter.” The boy said and Violets head snapped up at the familiar voice.

Her eyes widened as she took in the image of her best friend. “Harry?” She asked quietly and he turned to her, eyes widening also. “P-Purple?” He asked with a smile. She nodded and flung herself into his arms. “I thought I'd never see you again!” She cried out hugging him. “So did I. Your a witch? It would make sense.” He said smiling. “Yeah. And I suppose it makes sense your a wizard too. Remember all the times we ended up on the roof at school running away from Dudley?” She asked laughing. “I remember. I cant believe your here, now everything is perfect.” He smiled still hugging her.

“You two know each other?” Ron asked . “Yeah. Harry was my best friend before his aunt and uncle didn’t let him see me anymore. We caused so much trouble at the orphanage I was at.” She laughed. “Speaking of the orphanage...?” Harry hinted and Violet sighed. “Still the same. But I guess they got worse after you were gone.” She mumbled. “I'm so sorry. I feel terrible.” He said grabbing her to hug her tight again.

“It wasn’t your fault, and ouch!” She yelped when he squeezed around her ribs. “Whats wrong?” Ron asked. “N-Nothing. Harry just grabbed me too tight.” She said nervously. “You never were a good liar.” Harry muttered. “Let me see.”

“No. I'm fine Hazz.” She said, hoping his nickname would deter him from asking again. “Not going to work. Let me see Purple.” He said softly. Her cheeks went pink as she pulled her shirt up slightly to reveal her bruised stomach and ribs. “It doesn’t hurt anymore.” She said quickly as both Ron and Harry gasped. She pulled her shirt back down as both boys hugged her lightly. “Don't worry Vi. We wont let anything hurt you anymore.” Ron said smiling.

“Okay, different subject please?” She asked and Ron was happy to oblige. “So do you really have the...?” Ron trailed off, looking at Harry. “The what?” Harry asked. “The scar?” Ron whispered as if it were a secret. “Oh yeah.” Harry said smiling and he pushed back his hair to reveal the lightning shaped scar on his forehead. “How in all the years I knew you, I never knew you had that scar?” Violet asked looking at it. “I never showed it off I guess.” Harry shrugged and realization hit Violet like a ton of bricks, and she jumped slightly.

“Harry. Harry Potter. You- and I was- wait. I never knew you were Harry Potter!” Violet mumbled. “The stone! We and-I mean you! And the stone!” Violet rambled and the boys looked at her like she was mad. “No! I'm not crazy! Don’t you look at me like that Harry.” She said pointing at them. “Just forget it okay?” She said as the trolley went by. “Anything from the trolley dears?” The lady asked. “No thanks. I'm all set.” Ron said pulling out something that resembled mush and Violet shook her head, the new information giving her a stomachache. “We'll take the lot.” Harry said as he pulled out a large amount of coins.

A bit later, Ron and Harry were digging into the candy that Harry had bought and taking about chocolate frogs. “Has anyone seen a toad? A-” “Boy named Neville's lost one.” The girl and Violet finished together, except Violet was so quiet no one heard her. They all shook their heads and the girl sat down. “ Oh, are you doing magic? Lets see then.” She said and watched from the doorway. Ron cleared his throat and pointed his wand at Scabbers. “Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow. Turn this stupid fat rat yellow!” He said and it looked like Scabbers got a small electric shock, but nothing else.

She walked over and sat down across from Harry. “Are you sure that’s a real spell? Well it doesn’t seem like it. Of course, I’ve only tried out a few simple ones. For Example: Occulus Reparo.” She said and the tape on Harry's glasses disintegrated, and they were fixed. “Holy cricket! Your Harry Potter. I'm Hermione Granger. And you are..?” She asked looking at Ron. “Ron Weasley.” He mumbled through a mouthful of food. “Pleasure.” She said looking disgusted.

“And you?” She asked. “I'm Violet.” Violet said, slightly embarrassed she couldn’t present herself with a last name.“Violet what?” Hermione asked. 'Of course she would ask.' Violet thought. “I don't know. I was raised in an orphanage.” Violet said looking down. “Oh. I'm sorry.” Hermione said and stood up. “We're almost at Hogwarts. You better put your robes on.” She said and walked out of the compartment. “She's right. I'm gonna go get changed.” Violet said and walked out.

Once everyone was changed and they got to the school, the first-years went out to boats with Hagrid. 'He's bigger than I thought.' Violet thought looking up at him. “Firs' years this way!” He called leading them to boats that carried them to the giant castle.

Violet was in awe, along with many other students at the castle they would be in for the next seven years. “This is absolutely amazing.” Violet said as they walked through the corridors and up a flight of stairs to the Great Hall. “So the rumors are true then? Harry Potter is at Hogwarts.” Someone drawled from the opposite side of the staircase and walked over.

“I'm Malfoy. Draco Malfoy.” Draco said and Ron chuckled but attempted to hide it with a cough. “Think my name is funny do you? There’s no need to ask yours. Red hair, and hand me down robes. You must be a Weasley.” Draco spat and Ron looked down, ashamed as Violet patted his back reassuringly. “Anyway Potter. You don’t want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there.” Draco said arrogantly putting his hand out for Harry to shake.

But Harry stayed still. “I think I can tell the wrong sort for myself thanks.” Harry smirked at Draco as Violet tried to break the silence. “Hello Draco.” She said waving. “Shut up mudblood.” He spat at her. “I don’t care if you're not. You are just as good as to me.” He sneered and Professor McGonagall came and tapped his shoulder, motioning him to go back.

Violet was the one to look down ashamed this time and Ron side hugged her. She was too busy replaying his cruel words in her mind she didn’t notice Professor McGonagall speaking until they started moving into the Great Hall. She decided to have a bit of fun and stole Hermione's line as she was saying it. “Its not real, the ceiling. Its just bewitched to look like the night sky. I read about it in Hogwarts; a History.” They said at the same time. She smirked at Ron and Harry as they looked at her strangely.

“Oh! Look the Sorting Hat!” Violet exclaimed pointing at the front. “First-years gather around please. When I call your name, you will come up here and I will place the Sorting Hat on your head and you will be sorted into your houses.” McGonagall said as she took out a scroll. “Hannah Abbot!” She read out and a girl went up to the hat. “Hufflepuff!” It called out as she went to the cheering table.

“Nicole Argent!” was sorted into Ravenclaw. Violet realized she didn’t know her last name, which made things exceptionally harder. “Violet Black!” The Professor called and she looked around. Professor Dumbledore looked at her and nodded. She hesitated but started up at the stool waiting for her. The hat was put on her head and it started to speak. “Ahh yes. Violet Black. I definitely know where to put you. Both of your parents were in the same house as you, you know. It has to be… Gryffindor!” The hat yelled and she immediately relaxed and went to the table, sitting next to the twins. “Good job Vi!” They cheered and the sorting went on, and Violet only listened to a few names being called out.

“Hermione Granger!” came to Gryffindor. Violet zoned out talking with Hermione, she missed people until Draco Malfoy was called. The hat barely touched his head before he was sent to Slytherin. After him was Scott McCall and he went to Hufflepuff.

Violet turned back and Harry was called. The hat took a long time to sort him and she saw him mouthing 'Not Slytherin. Anything but Slytherin.' And he was sorted to Gryffindor. Violet smiled and moved over, catching a few names between their conversations. “Stiles Stilinski!” “Slytherin.” and finally, “Ronald Weasley!” “Gryffindor!” While everyone cheered there was just one girl left who had long black hair. “Lydia Winters!” Was her name and she was too sorted into Gryffindor, except she looked slightly saddened.

Violet asked her what was wrong and she replied, “My best friend was sorted into Ravenclaw. I knew I wasn’t going to get in there, but I still wanted to be with her.” She replied. “Who's your friend?” Violet asked and she pointed to a brown haired girl who had purple tips.

“Nicole Argent. And I'm Lydia Winters.” She said sticking out her hand. “I'm Violet Black.” Violet said with a smile and shook Lydia's hand. “I know we are going to be friends. I can tell.” Lydia smiled and went to eat her dinner.

“So, your a Black? I'm surprised your not in Slytherin!” Lydia said making conversation. “Yeah, I am too. Sorta.” Violet said thinking. “Lydia, I'll see you in a bit. I have to go see some people.” She said remembering Professor Snape wanted to see her. So she snuck out of the Great Hall just as the Prefects began to take the first years to the dormitories.

Violet also wanted to see Dumbledore, but she went to the Potions room first, entering after a cold voice said to come in. “Hi Professor, you wanted to see me?” She said before noticing they weren’t alone. “Oh, hello D-Malfoy.” She caught herself and nodded respectfully as he stood up. “Uh, Hi Violet.” He said kindly. Violet was shocked and she showed it. “Whats going on? You called me a mudblood not two hours ago!” She exclaimed. “Well, I realized that I was wrong and I want to be your friend, also considering you are my cousin.” He said rubbing the back of his neck.

“I'm your what?” She asked shocked. “You are my cousin. You are a Black and my mum's maiden name is Black. But of course you didn’t know that.” He said half-smiling. “How did you know that I didn’t know?” She asked.

“Because I just told Mr. Malfoy about the books you lent me and he will read them as I have.” Snape cut in. “But I thought you said not to tell anyone?” Violet said. “I trust Draco, as should you.” He said and Draco beamed. “Well I guess that’s okay then.” She said shrugging. “I'm still angry with you though.” She added to Draco who now looked crestfallen.

“Sucks to suck.” She laughed at his expression and they both laughed. “Alright, now lets talk about these books.” Snape said and the pair sat down, but they both went to sit in the same chair, as it was the only comfortable one, and Violet ended up on Draco's lap. She looked at him, shrugged, and leaned back into him. Snape shook his head and smiled slightly, which was apparent that was only going to happen if they were alone.

“So Miss. Black, no. I don’t like your last name. Violet.” Snape said. “Have you read all the books you have given me?” He asked. “Yes I have. And I have realized that I can't change too much or it wont turn out as it should, but I'm going to befriend the trio and help them.” Violet said. Snape looked slightly shocked. “You put a lot of thought into this Violet, didn’t you?” He asked.

“Yes Sir.” She nodded and turned to Draco. “As you know, you are a prat in the books, so try not to be such an ass in real life will you?” She asked innocently. “But Potter-” He started. “No. No 'But Potter' anything. Hes got enough on his plate to deal with your shit Malfoy.” She warned and he nodded. “Fine. I wont start anything. But if he does, I'm not responsible for it.” He said. “Alright I'll take that.” Violet said turning back. “Draco, you may go now.” Snape dismissed him. “But Severus. I cant leave until she gets off me.” He said, addressing him as his godfather instead of a Professor.

“If he can call you Severus, I'm calling you Uncle Severus!” Violet blurted out and smiled. Snape turned to her and narrowed his eyes as Draco almost fell down laughing. “I think its fair.” Draco said in between laughs. “Draco. Out.” Snape aid and Draco looked around as if to say 'How? Shes still on top of me.' Finally he shrugged silently and stood up, dumping Violet on the floor. Draco smiled at her and walked out of the door laughing.

“Well then.” Violet said standing and brushing pretend dirt off her robes and Snape chuckled lightly. “Don’t laugh at me Uncle Severus!” Violet said sitting back down. He shook his head and looked at her. “You are my favorite Gryffindor.” He said. “Wow, thanks. You are my favorite Slytherin.” She said. “Back on topic, have many people read these books?” He asked. “I don’t really know. A lot of people, but they all believe its made up and well, they think all of you are make-believe.” Violet said. “Heck, I even thought that until Dumbledore shows up at my house two days ago.” She said.

“Okay, so, are what are you going to do now?” Snape asked. “I'm going to learn at Hogwarts. I'm going to make friends, and I am going to save everyone's life along the way. Including yours.” Violet said. “That is a very good plan, but how do you plan on executing it?” Snape asked. “Well, the first death is Cedric, but that is only because Harry decided to be a good sport, so I have to warn him or warn Cedric. And along the way, I will save the rest of the people who are meant to die. But I will need your help. With being so close to Voldemort, you have to teach me Occulemency, and I will need more knowledge in potions than normal students.” Violet said.

“You are only eleven and you are already planning on saving so many lives. You really are an advanced girl, but try to have fun in the meantime. Don't waste your childhood. Now, I know you wish to speak to Professor Dumbledore so I will not keep you as it is already late and you have lessons in the morning. Goodbye Violet.” Snape said and she stood up. “Thank you. That’s the first time anyone has ever been proud of me. It means a lot. Goodnight Uncle Severus.” She said smiling and left the cold dungeons, walking up the stairs to Dumbledore's office.

“Oh shoot.” She said, realizing she didn’t know the password. “Can I please go up?” She asked the gargoyle in front. When it didn’t move she asked again. “Dammit.” She mumbled and knocked on the door loudly. “Professor Dumbledore?!” She yelled banging on the door.

Soon, it opened and she was moved up the little staircase and walked into his office. “Hello Professor. I have to talk to you about something.” Violet said. “Are you here to talk about your family?” Dumbledore asked. “Yes I am Sir, I have a few questions.” Violet said taking a seat by his desk. “First of all, is my father Sirius Black?” She asked. “Yes, he is. But do you know who your mother is?” Dumbledore asked. “No, who?” Violet asked.

“Your mother, Violet, is Marlene McKinnon.” Dumbledore said and Violet's face fell. “She got killed by Voldemort a long time ago didn’t she?” Violet asked. “Yes, I'm sad to say that she did.” Dumbledore said with a sad smile. “Professor, have you read the books too?” Violet asked. “Yes. I've read them along time ago, at least twice each.” Dumbledore said smiling. “Okay, so you know whats going to happen, and you already know your going to... ya know..?” She mentioned. “Yes I know I am going to die, and I don’t wish for you to save me. There will be no way to stop the curse, so I will die either way, even if you stop Severus.” He said.

“But sir! If you don’t put the ring on in the first place, then you don’t need to die!” Violet argued. “Remember Violet. We have to change as little as possible and my death is important to Harry's outcome in defeating Lord Voldemort.” He said kindly. “Well then we will make him think you have died, I don’t know, but I cat sit back and watch you die Professor!” Violet exclaimed. “You know we cant do that. You really like to argue Miss Black, don’t you?” He said chuckling. “No I don’t!” She argued. “Okay, maybe I do, but don’t change the subject!” She said snapping back.

“How much like your father you are.” He smiled. “When he was in school he was always the troublemaker, along with J-” “James Potter, Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew, sir I know. And speaking of Pettigrew, am I allowed to kill that evil little rat as soon as possible? I will feed the bastard to Crookshanks.” Violet cut in snarling at the end.

Dumbledore chuckled and smiled at her. “You have to let it all play out Violet. Now, you better get off to bed, you have lessons in the morning.” He said shooing her out. “Okay, goodnight sir.” She said and walked out back to the common room.

When she reached the Fat Lady she realized she didn’t know the password to there either. “Shit.” She muttered and woke her up. “Please let me in. I was at Professor Dumbledore's.” Violet said with a smile. “I need the password to let you in.” She said, turning her nose up. “Ugh! Lets see, what was it again?... oh yeah! Caput Draconis!” Violet said, her face lighting up.

The portrait opened and she went inside. Ron, Harry, and Lydia were all laughing sitting on couches. “Well I see I was missed.” Violet said sarcasticly. “Where were you? We were all waiting for you!” Harry said as she walked over to them. “I was just in Professor Snape's room, then Dumbledore's.” Violet shrugged. There were no empty spaces where they were siting, so she ended up sitting half on Ron and half on Harry.

After a while of joking around and laughing together, Violet realized she was tired. “I'm going to bed, night Harry, Ron. Lydia, are you coming?” She asked the girl who was almost asleep in the chair. “Yeah, night boys. C'mon Vi, we room together.” Lydia said getting up. “Night Lydia, night Purple.” Harry called as him and Ron went to the boy's dorms.

“Hey Hermione. I guess we all share a dorm.” Violet said with a smile when she saw Hermione reading a book in bed. “Yeah. This is going to be great.” She smiled and went back to reading. Violet laughed and rolled her eyes before getting changed into pajamas and collapsing into her bed. “Goodnight all.” She said and got two “Night”s back before she went to sleep.

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