Standing Alone

Part 7

I begin my search for Harry. It doesn't take long for people to recognize me and I also can't help but sense that something is wrong. Which makes me slightly more nervous about being alone.

"Holly Potter! What a pleasure it is to meet you!" I hear as an older gentleman with red hair approaches me

"Uh hello, nice to meet you sir." I say politely

"Of course, how terribly rude of me. I'm Arthur Weasley. Ron and Ginny's father." he introduces himself and I smile

"Nice to finally meet Mr. Weasley." I greet

"I was just on my way to talk to Harry. Care to join me?" He asks and I nod

"Please." I answer

We walk together in the crowded place when I spot a familiar face.

"Harry!" I call and I see him turn and wave

"Holly! Mr. Weasley!" Harry greets us

"Harry, how are you?" Mr. Weasley asks

"Good, sir. I'm a little surprised to found you here with my sister." Harry says

"Ah yes, we finally are meeting. However, I am here to warn the both of you." He says seriously

"About what?" Harry asks

"Have either of you heard of Sirius Black yet?" he asks

I shake my head confused

"I just was reading about him." harry admits

"Yes, well he's escaped and now you both are at risk." Arthur warns

"But why?" Harry asks

"Sirius Black is a follower of you know who. Sirius is looking to hunt the two of you down so that who know who will rise once more." Arthur says

"You mean he wants to kill me and Holly?" Harry confirms

"Yes, please take caution and please be careful." Arthur says

"We will." Harry says and I nod agreeing.

Arthur takes that moment and leaves before being spotted.

"Holly." Harry says and hugs me

"Hi Harry." I say hugging back

"I'm so sorry I left you behind. How peeved was he?" Harry asks

"Oh, he was livid, I have never seen him that pissed off." I admit

"I'm sorry Holly. But I am so glad that you are here." he says

He takes me up to his room and find that along with Harry's belongings are mine. I smile internally.

"So how did you get here?" Harry asks

"Professor Snape came for me on Dumbledore's orders." I lie

"Why Snape?" Harry asks mortified

"I'm not sure, he just brought me here." I hate lying to my brother

"So, another year, another person who wants us dead." Harry sums up

I couldn't help but laugh. Soon Harry is laughing too.

"Sorry I know it's not funny." I speak

"It kind of is." Harry admits

We don't stay long and soon we are boarding the train. Due to Sirius Black being on the run Harry wants to stick together. So, we all try and found a compartment on the train.

But the only compartment open had a sleeping figure.

"Wonder who he is?" Ron inquires as we sit.

"Remus Lupin." Hermione says

"Do you know everything?" Ron asks slightly annoyed

"It's on his suitcase Ronald." Hermione retorts

Harry laughs slightly and I smile.

Harry inspects the sleeping man and then tells Ron and Hermione about Sirius Black and our role in it.

Not too long after the trains jerks to a stop and everything becomes cold. I look around trying to figure out what's going on when I see a scary dark figure enter our compartment. I start to feel numb like my emotions where being sucked from my body. It was an emptiness I never felt before. Suddenly everything goes black.

I open my eyes confused and slightly scared. I look up and see the sleeping man staring at me and my brother.

"What happened? What was that thing?" Harry asks rubbing his eyes

"That was a dementor. Here eat this." Lupin says and hands us a piece of food

We look at it unsure.

"It's chocolate. Eat it you'll feel better." He says and stands

"Now I must go see when we'll start moving once more." He says leaving

I slowly eat the chocolate still terrified by what happened.

We get to school safely and without any more interruptions. Once the sorting ceremony was over, Dumbledore begins his welcome speech. "Welcome to another year here at Hogwarts. I'd to start by saying that I know that you've heard about Sirius Black's escape. Just know that Hogwarts is as it always has been a safe place. Also be aware that there will be dementors guarding the grounds, please take caution as these are dreadful creatures that will feed on all your happiness and leave you empty with your fears. They will not show mercy it is not in their nature. With that have a wonderful year and enjoy!" He sits back down and the feast begins.

School was normal. I was excited to be back where I thrive. Learning about everything. Even with the talks of Sirus Black, it didn't frighten me. I just kept to myself and didn't put myself out there. The new DADA professor seemed laid back and supportive of our learning.

After a couple classes he ask me to hang back for a moment.

"Miss. Potter I would just like to touch base with you." Lupin says gently

I nod slowly and sit in the chair

"I know you don't know this but I was a good friend of your parents." He says leaning back and looking up at the ceiling.

I nod slowly

"I noticed and heard that you don't talk much. I just wanted to make sure that you are alright." he says sadly

"I'm alright." I say softly

"I bet you get this a lot but you look exactly like your mother." He laughs softly "like looking at an old photo of her." he becomes sad

"You miss them." I whisper

"A great deal. Every day I spent with them here at Hogwarts. So many memories here. Your father was my best friend, we were always getting into trouble. Lily was always putting us in our place." Lupin chuckles

"Harry is a mini-James. He even has his personality; I feel like I'm in the room with James at times. I see you take after sweet Lily. I know they are both extremely proud of you." Lupin smiles

I can't help but picture them both looking down on us, but would they be proud? I myself wasn't so sure.

"I don't think many realize how much harder this is for you and Harry. Everyone around you having such fond memories of your parents. While you both have so little memories with them. Just know that you will always have their love. I remember how excited they were about having a child. When they discovered twins, it was pure joy and happiness. They wanted you both so badly and they loved you both so much even before you were born." Lupin looks lost in his memories

"Thank you" I whisper tears starting to form in my eyes

"I won't keep you, just wanted to touch base." he says with a smile

I nod with a smile

"If there's ever anything you need or something, I could do for you, just ask and I will do my best." He speaks

I nod again and head out