>SCARLET'S POV<

Oh no.

"Miss Carter." Severus' voice greeted me, I turned to Uncle Sirius and sighed. "Snivellus- sorry... S-Severus wants to talk to you." He told me, and gave me a encouraging smile. "Talk about what?" I asked, now looking at Remus and Tonks. My mood seems to change from calm to frightened. Why would Snape want to talk to me during the night? "Talk about that... Day in Hogsmead."

"What about it?"

"Scarlet, when Ben casted the cutting curse on you, somehow... Purple Fire escaped your body... And everybody fell from their feet." Tonks answered, then move to another room. "Am I dangerous?" I asked confusingly, with a little bit of fright in my tone. "No, it's that... if you can't control them... You can cause serious problems." Severus said, blankly. "Thats the same! I am dangerous! So thats why no one would talk to me from that moment and on, was it?!" I screamed, putting my hands to my face.

"Scarlet, calm down -"

"No! He's the reason why I let it out! If he would just stop and believe me that Ben was under the curse, then fire or whatever wouldn't do anything with me!" I cried, backing away and pointing my index finger towards Snape. "Scarlet, please, you're going to tear the Burrow or the house down if you can't control them -"

"You'd think, I'd do that?"

"It's because when you have a wild emotion, it bursts out -"

"Then I'll leave for God's sake! I didn't ask to be here! I understand! This was like before! Like how everybody shut me out!" I shouted, and put the hood of my christmas cloak on. Everybody tried to grab me, but I managed to go to the fire place. Quickly getting a handful of Floo Powder, I said the address and the green fire crept all over me.

"Scarlet! Wait -!"

>THIRD PERSON<
"Scarlet!" Tonks shouted, but didn't catch the girl. "We need to get her -"

"No, Tonks. She needs to breath, let her have some space." Sirius said, looking deadly at Severus.

"And you! If only you didn't waltz in here on this hour, maybe she couldn't have left!" He yelled at him, breathing heavily.

"Sirius, it wasn't his fault -"

"No, Moony! It was entirely your fault! If you just stayed away from my niece, everything would be fine, and her powers could have been still locked down! But no!"

"It's my fault, isn't it Black? My fault! Everything! It's my fault because Lily hated me. My fault that the Dark Lord hunted them down. My fault Scarlet's mad. All everything on me! Go on! Pin me on each and every problem that exists, because I was the boy with a large nose and greasy hair, remember?!"

Later the men were already bickering. And Tonks couldn't help it anymore. "SHUT UP!!!" she bellowed, making Grimmauld Place tremble. "You three, sit down. Especially you, Padfoot." she ordered. The three of them sat down in the same time, staring at the woman in disbelief. "No one is pinning the blame on anyone. Severus, explain."

Snape explained that he read something about Scarlet's... Strange ability. But he seemed so angry like he wanted to rip a telephone book apart. After a few minutes, Remus looked at Tonks and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Severus, do you really know Scarlet?" he asked clearly. "Why would I answer that. If I said yes, Black can tackle me any moment, asking me why." he replied sarcastically. "I mean, do you know why she feels so depressed and rejected?"

"No."

"Tell him, Moony."

~FLASHBACK~

A little girl around 6 years old was walking around a neighborhood. This place looked really gloomy. But as she reached the playground, everything screamed 'HAPPY'. She was sitting on the swing, when a boy came nearer.

"Hi." The boy greeted kindly. The girl didn't reply and turned her face back at him. "It's rude to do that." he told her, tapping her shoulder. The little girl sighed, and finally looked at him. "May I help you?" she asked irritatably, "I just wanted to ask if you'd like to be my friend."

"Why would I agree if I just met you? I haven't seen you around town, or met your parents."

"I've just moved here. So... is that a yes?"

"Prove to me that you can be a true friend."

She hopped off the swing, and walked around with him. The boy had dark brown hair, and had stunning blue eyes that the little girl couldn't help but stare at. "What's your name?" the little girl asked. "I'm Lucas. How 'bout you?"

"I'm... Scarlet."

Scarlet and Lucas walked around, when they came down to a place where there was a large pit hole. "We shouldn't go near here." Scarlet said, and tried to pull him away. "Oh come on. Here, I dare you to walk on the edge without falling." he told her, crossing his arms. "Why would I do that?" she asked coolly. "Proves that you're a chicken."

"I'm not a chicken! Watch me!"

"Wait, I didn't mean to really -"

"Ah!" Scarlet's foot slipped and she fell down the hole. "Scarlet! Are you alright?" Lucas shouted, "yeah! But I'm hurt!" Scarlet yelled back, trying to stand up. "Don't worry! I'll get you out!" he told her. He grabbed the longest and nearest vine, then throwed it down the hole. "Grab onto it!" he shouted, "I'm scared! I don't want to die!"

"You won't! Just believe in me! And don't look down!"

Scarlet grabbed onto the ropes and whimpered, as Lucas, a young boy, pulling her up. As she got out, Scarlet hugged him tightly. "Can we be friends now?" Lucas asked, "aren't we, already?"

TIME SKIP (A YEAR LATER)
"Lucas!" A older-looking Scarlet shouted, running towards the carriage pulled by a large horse. The carriage was moving faster, and Scarlet ran with all her might. "Scarlet!" Lucas shouted from the window, with tears on his face. Their hands almost hold, when Scarlet was no match for the speed of the carriage.

She dropped to her knees and watched as her bestfriend drove off with his head still peeking.

•3 YEARS LATER•
Another much older Scarlet was running around a house. She quickly pulled on her cloak, and ran towards the house opposite of her's. She knocked on the door, and there stood, Lucas. But he wasn't alone, there were many people there too. The people burst into hysterical laughter as they saw Scarlet. "What is it, Lucas?" Scarlet asked, tears filling her eyes. "Do I know you?" the once best-friend asked. "Yes, it's me, Scarlet!"

"Oh, I remember you! You're that witch that everybody was rumoring about! What'ya gonna do, wave your wand at us! Haha!"

Scarlet told her deepest secret to her friend... Trusting him... And now, it was all over town. Everyday, people pass Scarlet and thought she was a freak. They threatened her with fire, or usually shove her away. But what Scarlet didn't know, that there was a man, watching her.

She was in her doorstep. Catching the little firefly dancing around her, when he stepped nearer. "Nothing was ever accomplished with tears." the man told her, staring into her eyes.

"Who are you?"

"I know what you are. And I know, you belong in Hogwarts... call me Severus."

~END OF FLASHBACK~

"She... Was the girl I met in the doorstep?" Severus asked, bewildered. "She was." Tonks said finishing the story. "She was called a freak. The muggle named Lucas used her, making his way up the popularity chart. And ever since, Scarlet was too conscious about herself. You thought that girl with good will and pretty face doesn't care about herself? That muggle boy still tortures her." Sirius said angrily, punching his fists.

"Thats why, Severus, we need your help. Teach Scarlet when she's ready." Remus told him, and stood up to take care of the crying Teddy Lupin in the corner.

"Here, she has pictures. Without her parents, she had almost nothing to stand back up. She taught herself everyday to be proper. To act independent and mature, to prove herself. For me, I see she's done well." Tonks said, passing Severus a burned album. "She tried to burn it once. But I got it out."

"How would such a beautiful girl, have a tragic past?" Severus asked, flipping one picture to another.

"She was broke."

"She was tortured."

"She was scared."

"Severus, help her. I beg you. I don't want that cheerful witch loose all of her happiness. And I know, she means a lot to you."

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Heyo! Hope you like the update! I'm pretty sad that some authors stop writing their fan fictions, ever since... Alan died. Please stand back up, he's in paradise.

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