❝ ᴄᴏɴɢʀᴀᴛꜱ, ᴍꜱ. ʟᴜᴘɪɴ. ❞

( where harry & magnolia get sorted into their houses )

"JUST CHOOSE ONE!" And suddenly, Magnolia was somewhere else.

She opened her eyes to see a few years older version of herself looking at her father, Remus. They were standing in the middle of a beautiful large office, and she was watching them from a few feet away in confusion. She's never seen this office before but it did seem obvious who it belonged to.

"I'm nervous, what if I get into Slytherin?" The older version of herself asks Remus, her short hair in a little bun, wearing blue jeans with a brown knitted patterned sweater that she was practically drowning in. It was one of Remus's old sweaters — it actually looked like the sweater Remus wears to this day and Magnolia used to wear as a dress with a black belt around her waist. But this Magnolia was older and couldn't exactly wear the sweater as a dress.

"Then you'll be a Slytherin, and you'll be the best Slytherin there is."

"It's embarrassing to come and get sorted in your third year... But it's nice that I got to meet some people on the train, especially Harry." Magnolia looked at her older self in confusion.

What is this vision? The future? A memory? Dream?

"Yeah, it's nice seeing him. Don't worry, you'll make more friends in no time, everyone would want to be friends with you." Remus reassures her, wrapping his arm around her neck to pull her into a side hug as she wraps her arm around his waist.

"It's nice seeing you, Remus. You too, Magnolia." The father and daughter turn to see McGonagall, giving her a bright smile. She pulled a stool, patting it softly for the girl.

"Are you ready to figure out what house you're in, Ms Lupin?" The blonde nods, taking a step forward and sitting down, giving her dad a nervous look. He gives her a smile and a nod, knowing how nervous she is.

"I apologize for Headmaster Dumbledore's absence, he had important matters to get to because Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban."

Magnolia's eyes widen in utter confusion and terror. She's heard horror stories about Azkaban, especially when she was told scary stories. Even when people made up the stories, it always had something to do with Azkaban and the Dementors. But why did the mention of her papa's name make Remus and Minerva send an agreeing glare toward each other, angry by the name? Magnolia looked worried at the mention of Sirius escaping Azkaban. But why was he in Azkaban at all?

What is happening? This couldn't be real.

This older version of herself looked uncomfortable around Minerva McGonagall, or just uncomfortable in general in her setting. She seems like a whole different with a whole different personality. She seems quieter, socially awkward, and cautious. Is this her in the future? How is she seeing the future? But why is she now just getting sorted in her third year?

Does something go wrong today during her first year while being sorted and she has to wait two years later? But why does it sound like she's only just met Harry on the train when she's known the guy since she was born? And why did Remus hate his boyfriend's name? Why was Sirius ever at all in Azkaban?

She saw herself look up as the Sorting Hat was placed on top of her head, and it began murmuring several things. Magnolia couldn't make out what it was saying but by the look on her older self's face, she appreciated what the large hat was saying.

Remus and Minerva watched carefully as the Sorting Hat was about to announce the house she'd be in. That's when the older version of herself smiled brightly at her father, excitement, and nervousness coursing through her.

~~~

"SLYTHERIN!"

"What?" Magnolia forced her eyes open, finding herself back on the chair in the Great Hall in front of the whole school. Her eyes frantically looked around as her heart was beating out of her chest. Looking around, the farthest right table full of students decked out with green, clapped, and cheered for her. She quickly wipes away the small tears in her eyes once she makes eye contact with Harry's concerned eyes.

"Congrats, Ms. Lupin." Minerva McGonagall congratulated her, helping her up as Maggie noticed the small smile across the older woman's face.

A sharp pain went through Maggie's chest, making her cough out a hidden sob. Something felt odd. Don't get her wrong, she's happy to be placed in Slytherin but something felt weird. She just couldn't pin point what. It made her force a smile, avoiding her father's, Harry's, and Uncle James's eyes. Even her father's eyes. Something about being sorted into Slytherin felt odd.

Remus was clapping with a bright proud smile across his face while James was beside him, clapping and whistling for his future daughter-in-law — even though it's not official, he still ships his son and Magnolia ever since he met their past selves in his sixth year. James was being a little dramatic since he was jumping up and down, annoying the hell out of Severus Snape (who he thought would be sulking over the girl being sorted into Slytherin but he was shown wrong). Don't get the boys wrong, they're a tad upset that Maggie wasn't sorted into Gryffindor like her old self but they were trying to prepare themselves for the changes in their lives since this time... This time they're happier and actually have a full family.

Anyways, James got so excited and dramatically happy when his son got into Gryffindor.

"YES! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU SON!" James screeches, making Magnolia and Remus laugh out loud as Harry's face contorts into embarrassment. His face turns red, and he forces a smile, practically running to where Weasley twins and Hermione were sitting.

"YES! SIRIUS IS GONNA BE SO PROUD OF YOU TWO!" James exclaims, shaking Remus in excitement as Minerva gives him a stern look to calm down.

"Okay, okay — I'm calm... I'm calm..." He took deep breaths, and took a step back, patting his friend's shoulder as Remus eyed him weirdly.

"You okay, James?"

"Yeah, yeah. I'm fine! I'm just... So happy..." He mutters with his skin pale, fanning himself before his eyes roll back alongside his body, falling and passing out on the ground. The teachers gasped in shock as Remus tried to make sure he was okay while Severus couldn't help but smile, trying to hide his laughter.

"HE'S FINE! Don't worry! Let's keep going!"

"Oh no, he passed out!" Harry groans in embarrassment, covering his face with his hands before peering between his fingers to look at Magnolia across the Great Hall. She was giggling at him as he stuck his tongue out at her when his face turns red.

She didn't know if she should tell anyone about that vision she had right before the Sorting Hat announced she'd be in Slytherin. A older person that looked exactly like her was horrified of Sirius escaping Azkban? But why was Sirius in Azkban in this dream? Why did it seem like Remus and her despised his name? Why did it soubd like she just met Harry? Why was she entering Hogwarts in third year? She didn't even know what it was. Everything about it scared the eleven-year-old girl's life.

~~~

"PAPA!" Magnolia exclaims, jumping into Sirius's arms as he laughs. He wraps his arms around her small waist, glancing at Remus with a grin before Harry runs up and hugs him around his waist.

"I had to come as soon as Lily told me she got a letter saying James passed out — I had to hear for myself!" He put down Magnolia, patting Harry's shoulder as they stepped back before glancing at each other. Maggie pushed Harry's shoulder to go slightly in front of her and nodded. He bit his bottom lip and looked at his godfather excitedly.

"I'm in Gryffindor!" He shouts, immediately making Sirius break out into a grin and exclaim in excitement.

"Seriously?!" He asks, turning to look at Remus as he nods with just as much happiness.

"You two are getting every Gryffindor merchandise there is! You two! Are carrying on the Gryffindor Lupin and Potter name!" Sirius exclaims in excitement, squeezing the day lights out of Maggie as Harry coughs awkwardly.

"Um Pa?" The awkward silence from everyone made Sirius freeze. Suddenly realizing Magnolia hadn't said she was in Gryffindor.

"Oh bloody hell, don't tell me—"

He was crouched in front of her as she gave him a cheeky nervous grin before lifting her green tie from behind her back. Sirius's face drops and dramatically groans, placing his head on his daughters chest in despair.

"Sirius." Remus warned, "we're happy for her, aren't we?"

"Yes, yes, of course — OF COURSE!" He squeaked, almost trying to convince himself, quickly looking back at Magnolia who only giggles, not taking his reaction seriously.

"Greens my color anyways." She sassily remarks, wearing a famous famous her mother gave her. Sirius playfully glared at the blonde girl as he tickled her waist.

"Pa!" She giggled, pushing his hands away as he pointed a finger at Remus.

"Are you sure you didn't shag my brother? She's actually his spawn, isn't she?"

"Remus, it doesn't work that way." Remus laughed, rolling his eyes as Magnolia grabbed Sirius's finger before it turned back to her.

"Traitor." He huffed, but he couldn't keep his cheesy glare by looking at her adorable little face that he adored. He broke and smiled, pulling her into another big hug. "I love you, darling. I'm so happy for you."

"Looks like we're sworn enemies now, Lupin." Harry poked, head held high, blowing his curls out of his face. Magnolia broke from her papa's hug and stood in front of Harry with a smirk.

"Looks like it, Potter. I'm not gonna go easy on you, just so you know."

"I count on it." The two first years on the opposite ends of the school shook hands as Remus and Sirius looked at each other with a laugh.

"My mother is probably laughing in my face right now. Now that my daughter is in fucking Slytherin." Sirius curses, rubbing his jaw as Remus shakes his head with a laugh. It astounded Remus that Sirius always referred Maggie as his actual spawn, forgetting she doesn't have any of his DNA. Remus is convinced Sirius some how birthed Magnolia... Even though he was in the room where Evangeline  birthed her.

"Well, ain't this a turn of events." Sirius remarks, leaning against Remus as he wraps an arm around his waist.

"The hell it is." Remus chuckles before quickly rushing over to the two kids that began to start tussling with each other.

"Magnolia don't choke him out with your tie!"

authors note ! ! !

omg am i back??? is this finally happening?? let's hope i dont get writers block again . . .

so visions from her other self??? ooo~

magnolia not gryffindor?? what a twistttt (dont be mad, u need to remember this isnt exactly the maggie u knew in the first book, i gotta throw some big differences out there... they had to live two very different lives)

and dont worry we'll get older tension heatedness of marry? magry? harlia? hag? idk yall decide there ship name

BUT IM BACK AND I HOPE TO BLESS YALL WITH MORE OF MAGGIE AND HARRY <3

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