I got ready and went downstairs, and sneaked into Sirius' room. The room was an absolute mess, and there were things everywhere. I was there to get this potion which helped to get over hangovers. 

I found it in his shelf and drank some; finding myself instantly starting to feel much better. I then rushed downstairs to find everyone just sitting around and chatting in the parlour. Molly was looking a bit grumpy, while someone was there in the kitchen.

"What's happening?" I asked, as I went and sat on the couch. 

"Anne decided to make breakfast today. And Molly's grumpy because we told her to rest for a bit." said Sirius. 

"Wait. Anne's making breakfast?" I asked. 

"Yup!"

"Now that's something to check out." 

I went into the kitchen to see Anne in an apron and swatting away Terrance's hand when he tried to take a strawberry from a bowl. 

"Now this is something." I said cheerfully and looked over Anne's shoulder at what she was making. 

"And it defo smells good." I said as I looked inside the oven. 

"I made some chocolate muffins and I hope they don't burn. And I am making some pancakes topped off with berries, if your boyfriend stops eating them.-"

Terrance shoved two blueberries in my mouth. "-Or putting them in your mouth." she continued. 

I and Terrance helped in setting up the table and in about 20 minutes everything was done. 

We sat around the table. The clatter of forks on plates filled the room, and everyone complimented Anne's pancakes. The muffins did burn a bit on the under, but we scraped it of and everyone mistook the remaining as chocolate. 

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The rest of the day we were busy finishing up cards and getting ready to move. Sirius had found a small home near the city, and we were moving there at around 5 tomorrow; on Christmas. 

It had been long since I talked to Neville and Luna. I was so caught up in all the things happening that I had nearly forgotten my first friends. I made my card for both of them an apology card. I kept the cards near the other gifts and greeting cards, so that they would be owled tomorrow. 

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It was Christmas morning and everyone woke up early. Fred and Geroge already started with the pranks while Ron stared distastefully into one of his unboxed presents. Ginny hovered over his shoulder and said "You both make an awfully cheezy couple you know?"

Hermione had sent us all small presents. Although Ron only received a cheap greeting card that was brought from a store. I thought of all the things that have changed for this Christmas and important events. 

As it should be, Percy wasn't there. Rufus Scrimgeour should visit them today at the Burrow. Since we were moving, the Weasleys would return to the Burrow anyway. I just have to convince Sirius to let Harry go to the Burrow. My mind went fast trying to close all loopholes. 

"Cass?" a hand on my shoulder startled me. "Everything all right?" Terrance asked. 

"Better than ever. Merry Christmas." I said, giving him a small kiss. Someone cleared their throat behind us, making us break apart. 

Sirius handed me a small locket, that I thought would break at my touch. "I guess it was my mother's." he said. "Found it around here, and no one was gonna use it. Thought it would look pretty on you." he smiled. 

"Thank you so much Siri!" I exclaimed. It was a thin silver chain with a small dark emerald green coloured pendant. Sirius helped me put it on, and then I went finding Anne, who wa sin the kitchen. 

"Remus' famouse hot coco." said Anne and handed me a mug, which I passed onto Terrance. She gave me one more, and I slowly took a sip. "How does it get better every time?" I asked Remus, who was making more. 

"Practice?" he said. "Makes sense." I said, and sat down at the table. 

Anne passed a small pinkish-purple cloth that wrapped something. I raised my eyebrow in confusion. She gave me shruggish expression which said me to open it. I unwrapped it to find the same ring that Sirius had given me long before; the same one I had sold to get that magical leaf. 

"Wait-" I said. 

"It's the very same." said Anne. 

"But how? Don't tell me you paid 50 galleons." I said is shock. 

"Nope just 20 galleons and 6 drops of rare fairy tears." she said coolly. 

"You didn't have to do that." I felt guilty. She had collected that fairy tears with many days effort. 

"Of course I had to. That ring meant a lot to you. What's a better gift?"

I smiled a genuine smile. I was really happy to have a friend like her. But ever since those thoughts of seeing her more than that crept into my heart on the day of Slughorn's Party, it made me even more confused. It made me want to scream because I had no idea what was happening. 

Molly told us all to come for breakfast, and then open presents. Breakfast was yummy as always, and present opening was even more fantastic. "Whose is this?" asked Harry passing a parcel. 

"F.B?" he read the tag. "Oh it's mine." I raised my hand in a hurry. It was Draco. We wanted to keep in touch if anything happened, and made initials so that no one suspect a thing. He was F.B (Ferret Boy) and I was Y.O (Young Order). Of course we would only use the letters and not the actual word. The word was just to create the fake names. 

"Who's F.B?" asked Sirius. 

"F.. Felicia B-Bones." I said quickly. I looked at Anne as if to say 'just go with it'. 

"Ya.... She's an exchange student in Hufflepuff. Cass and she is friends." Anne quickly helped. Everyone shrugged and went back to the talking. 

"Who is it actually?" asked Anne. 

"Draco." I whispered. She made an Oh with her mouth. 

I kept the box aside. In about 20 minutes everyone got up and left the parlour, and so did I to open the present. I went to my room and opened the green packaging. Inside was a bottle of shampoo, conditioner and some other hair products. 

I took the note that was on the bottom of the box. 

So that you can have soft, shiny and smooth hair :) Read the instructions below (even though you hate following them). 

It was followed by a few instructions of when and how to use the products. I lightly laughed at the though behind the gift. I guess he actually meant what he said that day. 

"Well.. Well... Well.... Cassie Smith got some presents for Christmas." A voice said from behind me. I jumped in fright and got up from my chair. I turned around and pointed my wand at the person. I unknowingly let out a small scream and this cause her to put a freezing charm on me. She took my ring (the protection one from Draco) and apparated away. 

I un-freezed as everyone entered the room in a hurry. A chorous of 'what happened' s echoed in the room. Anne rushed next to me. "I'm good. Something fell." I lied. 

"Well next time don't scream so hard." Fred joked. 

"Yeah... thought someone attacked you mate." he joked. I gave a small smile and everyone left them room. But I held onto Anne's jacket; telling her to stay. I closed the door with magic, and then pointed at my hand. 

"What actually happened?" she asked. 

"Walburga Black. Happened." I responded. "She apparated in, froze me, took the ring and apparated off."

"Wait- But how? There were protection-"

"The protection charms were removed by Dumbledore since we're moving today."

"What's the worst that could happen?" she asked worried. 

"According to Draco, the death eaters have some spell that can unlock the dark curse inside me. If they get a hold of me, everything goes hay wire." I said. I thought I would throw up. I was really scared. Where was all this freaking events coming from?! I wished I could just escape to some place. 

My mind told me over and over that I had the locket that would take me back to my time. I could escape and go back to my parents. Go back and the only thing I have to worry about is school, which dress to wear to a party and stuff like that. 

But my heart stopped me. If I left now, my family here would have to deal with the mess I made. It would be an uncompleted mission. I was not gonna run away. Cassie Smith is strong. 

Me and Anne sat there trying to plot a plan to get it back. But nothing crossed our brain. Even the 2 plans we made sounded something out of a spy movie. The plans were just impractical. Sooner than we thought, it was 4 and Sirius urged us to get packing last minute stuff. 

Terrance was leaving tonight. We were moving tonight. But the only thing that crossed mine and Anne's mind, was how I could get back the protection ring. 

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At about 5 we finally reached the new house. It had soft pale walls which was a huge difference from the dark wallpapers of Grimmauld Place. The house gave out an optimistic vibe. Me an Anne rushed upstairs to our room. We were sharing one, and it was quite big. Two beds were already in place, and there was some place to put in a table and few decorations. 

"This is wow..." said Anne. 

"Defo is. Maybe we can add in some decor to make it more... us." I said. 

"Yes!" Anne agreed. We rushed back downstairs to help Sirius, Remus and Terrance to arrange everything. By around 7 we were done. 10 hands and magic definitely helped us to get done faster. 

I helped Terrance get ready to leave. He left at 8, and then the rest of us went to the Burrow for Christmas Dinner. Through out dinner me and and Anne kept looking at each other and thinking about Walburga Black. The only thing on our mind (other than Molly's yummy pudding) was 'Mission: Get it back'.