𝙿𝚞𝚖𝚙𝚔𝚒𝚗 𝙿𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚎𝚜 - 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑙𝑒𝑦 | ✔︎

Chapter 1

Natasha Black was everything her father was. Smart, mischievous, and collected. She had a mop of black hair, that tumbled down her back, along with electric blue eyes. Her mother, Aurelia Black, was a strong, stubborn woman, who protected her daughter from the eyes of the world.

When Natasha was three, her life changed.

No longer was her father there to tickle her in the evenings or help her draw. No longer did her mother smile. They hid away, thankful for their home in Grimmauld Place. As Natasha grew, so did her longing for her father.

She longed to smell his cologne again, to perhaps just look into his eyes once more. All Natasha wanted was to see her father once again.

The only person who ever paid them a visit was Molly Weasley, a good friend of Aurelia's before the world went to the dogs. She was like a second mother to Natasha, always fretting over her wellbeing whenever she visited.

Sometimes Molly brought along her children too, which was why Natasha's mischievous streak hadn't flattened through her life. Fred and George considered themselves to be the young girl's best friends, and often they would write letters, sending along ideas for pranks.

Whenever the three were together, Aurelia would see flashes of the Marauders in them, bringing painful memories back.

She just hoped that their future wouldn't end as tragically as the original four.

~.~

Natasha was bouncing around the train station as Aurelia tightened her cloak hood around her head, desperate for no one to notice them. It would be easier for her, as Sirius and her life had been private, but for his carbon copy, things were bound to go bad.

They were both dressed casually, apart from their dark cloaks, with pure gold clasps, something Sirius' wardrobe seemed to have plenty of.

The two witches ignored the countless whispers and jeers as they walked past the crowd, only stopping as they reached the red-headed family. "Hi Molly," Natasha chirped, her eyes wide with excitement as she saw the train.

"Natasha, Aurelia, it's good to see you both. Are you excited Tasha?" the woman asked, and Natasha nodded, the hood of her cloak slipping completely off, showing her black curls off to everyone on the platform.

Aurelia knew that she had limited time to get out safely, and she quickly turned to her daughter, cupping her cheek. "No matter what anyone says, just believe it in your heart that your father was a good man. Be proud to carry that name Tashie, make your dad proud," she whispered, kissing her forehead.

Her eyes glistened with tears as Natasha smiled back, before Fred and George popped their heads into view behind Molly. "Hurry up Nat, before we miss the good spots!" they cried in unison, and Natasha giggled, linking arms with them.

"Write to me every week Natasha!" her mother called out, and the girl nodded.

"I solemnly swear to write to you every week mother," she promised as she hopped on board with her two best friends. Aurelia sighed, and finally let a tear slip through. Molly noticed and hugged her, giving her the 'Molly smile' as so many called it.

"I'll visit every Sunday Aurelia, I know how lonely it gets dear," she said, pulling the woman in for another hug as her tears fell like a waterfall.

"I just wish he was here to see this Molly. Ever since she came into our world, he was so excited to be a father. He was there when she said her first word, when she took her first steps, but the thing he was most excited for was seeing his girl go off to Hogwarts."

Molly nodded. "I know it's tough Aurelia. I couldn't imagine my life without Arthur there to help raise seven children, but I know Sirius will be thinking of Natasha," the woman offered, and Aurelia smiled, but it was weak.

"She's so much like him though. From the way she speaks to the way her brain processes things. She's smart, just like Sirius, and I'm worried she's too smart, and that she'll do something drastic," Aurelia admitted, causing Molly to chuckle.

"With my two there by her side, there's no doubt I'll be receiving letters from them in the first week describing their adventures. But stressing over them will do no good, we just have to let the river run its course as a wise man used to tell us," she said smirking, and Aurelia smiled back at the memory of their own school days.

By now, most children were on the train, and people were creeping closer and closer to Aurelia, causing her to panic. Molly noticed and nodded to Aurelia. "Go, I'll see you on Sunday," she whispered, before Aurelia apparated, leaving the crowd to talk amongst themselves.

Sirius Black's child was on her way to Hogwarts, and who knew what mischief she would create.