𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 ;𝐑.𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐲

"That's some pretty creepy passenger."

"Rachelle we have to go now."
"But-my dad... he said he'd come!" Rachelle protested, trying in vain to wriggle out of Hermione's grip.

"We're going to miss the train Elle!" Ron yelled desperately.

Rachelle glanced at the clock. It was seconds away from 11. "Fine." She said quietly as she stopped struggling. Rachelle let Hermione drag her away by the wrist, still looking outside at the station.

"On the bright side, now you have a reason to write a strongly worded letter to your dad without getting scolded." Ron whispered into her ear, trying to cheer the brunette up. "Thanks Ron." Rachelle said with a small smile.

Harry and Hermione exchanged a knowing glance, both wondering when they would get the guts to confess to each other. Every student in Hogwarts knew that the 2 were crushing on each other.

"This one has one person in it." Harry said as he opened a door.

"Do you think he's asleep?" Hermione asked. "Seems pretty out of it to me." Ron chimed. "Good. I have to tell you guys something." Harry said quickly as he ushered his friends into the compartment.

"DAD?!" Rachelle exclaimed very loudly, waking up Remus. "Hello honey." Remus said pleasantly, as though he weren't on a train meant for students ages 11-17.

"What are you doing here?" Rachelle asked as the father daughter couple embraced.
"I'm the DADA professor." Remus explained quietly. "That's brilliant."

Hermione cleared her throat, not so subtly interrupting the sweet moment. "Dad this is Ron, Hermione and Harry. Guys, this is my dad. Okay you can go back to sleep now. I'll wake you up at Hogwarts." Rachelle said smiling, stowing away her things.

Remus raised his eyebrows but went back to sleep regardless and the foursome sat down. "Is he completely asleep?" Harry asked, glancing skeptically at the new Professor. Rachelle pulled out her wand and several brightly colored sparks flew from the tip, creating a loud bang.

Remus didn't stir.

"Yup. He's out like a light." Rachelle confirmed as her wand found its home in her boot.

•••

"Sooo... your saying that Sirius Black broke out of Azkaban, to kill... you." Ron clarified.

"Oh dear. You really must be careful Harry!" Hermione warned.

"That name sounds familiar..." Rachelle muttered to herself. "Well obviously, his name has been in the newspaper for the whole summer." Ron said as though Rachelle were stupid.

Rachelle rolled her eyes. "I appreciate the sass Ron," she deadpanned, "but I heard that name before this summer."

No one had anything to say to that.

"What's going on?" Hermione asked as the lights went out. Ron looked out the window, his hand on the glass. Rachelle pulled on an extra jumper and Harry fingered his wand.

The glass around Ron's hand froze and he yanked it away. "Someone's coming aboard." Ron informed in a whimper.

"That's some pretty creepy passenger." Rachelle breathed, her breath visible due to the temperature, her wand gripped tightly in her hand.

"What's that?" Harry asked, pointing at the window of the door. A hooded figure with a long bony arm was reaching out for the doorknob. "Oh crap." Rachelle whispered.

re-edited: 11 august 2021
a/n: lmao why are these so short
to anyone still reading this: thank you and i swear the book gets better and i apologize if this shitty thing i call a chapter is hurting your brain.
I SWEAR THIS GETS BETTER JUST WAIT