Serendipity : The Rebirth of Black Lotus

13. Train to Hogwarts Part-1

The sky was gray as I crossed the cold river
The moon in my cup at night reflects the sadness in my smile
Who allowed me to roam around the world on horseback?
Who is drunk in their dreams but cant find home when they wake?~~

Severus POV

I still can't believe it's true that I have been given a second chance and all, it's feel weird to wake up to look around at how much the people who supposed to hate me no let me rephrase it the people who should despise me now love and treat me like a treasure except Mr. Malfoy, Abraxas Malfoy to be more specific seems to hate me specially for being half blood with such a seer passion like its the only thing that keep him alive well it could be true to certain level, anyways today is my 11th birthday meaning the hell is about to lose, afterall Hogwarts was nothing less than my personal hell throughout my whole life

"Good morning darling" my favorite lovely and cheery voice said "Good morning grandma, good morning to grandpa and brother"
"Good morning Sev and Happy Birthday, can we talk about your schooling right now" Grandpa said with a little hesitation probably because I am the last heir of Prince blood line and Hogwart no matter what that old man say or believe that place no where near a safe place "Sure, Grandpa and thank you" I answered no matter what I have a certain limit of not to change the key points so I have already decided where I want to go
"So, due to your natural talent specially in potion, herbology and dark arts, you are invited by Beauxbatons, Koldovstoretz, Mahoutokoro, Durmstrang, Uagadou, Castelobruxo, Ilvermony and Hogwarts" he sigh and continue "Now where do you want to go?"

"Wait, wait you are invited by Mahoutokoro, isn't that school is like extremely strict about there students and one of the oldest school" Brother yell "Calm yourself young man it's the school who sent invitation not me who influenced but I believe Mahoutokoro and Castelobruxo are good choice" Grandma said "I am afraid I already made my choice Grandma" I said "And what it is?" Grandpa questioned "Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry" I answered with a smile

~In King Cross Station~

"I am still not convinced" Grandpa said followed by Brother "Are you sure you don't want to go to Castelobruxo with me and Ken?" making me and Grandma shake our head and sigh "C'mon guys Sevvy here is leaving for Hogwarts and we are standing in King Cross Station platform 9¾, you can't just talk about it now" Grandma said
"and I am not alone, Lucy, Reg, Bella, Meda and Cissy are coming with me as well, please" I said giving my puppy eyes which they can't resist "Fine, fine I promise I wouldn't interfere in your personal matter and all, happy?" Grandpa said with a sighed "I will miss you alot, my little brother"  brother said as he pull  me in hug joined by grandma. I bid my goodbye and board on train, and I am definitely not surprised that Grandpa get a whole compartment but than again I can't sit with main house heir or my first interaction with Mauraders and Lily would not happen, I sit near window and pull out one of my novel book gifted by non other than Lucius Malfoy on my birthday well that is really surprising that the Lucius Malfoy gift me a muggle novel but the novel is not bad, good choice Malfoy, definitely un-Malfoy of you

"Um. If you don't mind, can we seat in here? Everywhere else is full."

I heard an overly excited voice, inked in my soul so deeply that I can't even miss, there stand James Potter my worst nightmare or something else "Are you alright? You are getting paled hell you would even compete with Malfoy like this" James said hurriedly "I, I am alright and sure you can take a sit" I answered taking deep breath, he nod at his friends and take a seat but what was surprising was this time Lily join in with them and it is lily who seems to looking at Potter trying to get close, now that's absolutely new, I look around Pettigrew just like always busy eating, Potter busy in conversation with Black, Lily looking more like staring at Potter, while Lupin next to me is sitting in silence holding his chocolate box tightly, he probably had a transformation last night
"Are you alright? Mr?" I said carefully to not blow my cover or make suspicious "Huh? Are you asking me?" He said in shock I wouldn't blame him, his own father don't even bother to look at him just because he was bitten by a wolf when was barely even 7 or 8 I can't no that specifically but the point is he need some moral support which I believe the Marauders are very well at "Well I don't see anyone else off so.." I said trying to sound soft to not scare him "Ah, yeah, yes I am alright" he said avoiding eye contact, I place my book aside and hold his wrist checking his pulses "Normal stable blood flow and proper breathing, yes you're absolutely fine, than you might not like crowds" I said looking at him "Why?" Black said in confusion while Potter look at me in amusement "Well just a blind guess, is it true?" I ask looking at Lupin as he nod "That's explain you're pale face and unstable breathing, you might be an introvert and not like meeting new people" I ramble "You are right and I am Remus Lupin" he said with a shy smile I smile back and said "I am Severus" as we shake hand "Well you already know us, and those two are Peter Pettigrew and Lily Evans" Potter said with his usual proud and cocky smile "Did you Severus, oh my God, am so sorry, I didn't recognize you, how are you?" Lily said pulling me in a tight hug making Potter growl, ofcourse you don't recognize me, and no Potter I am not gonna take your girl away from you, for crying out loud "You two know each other?" Pettigrew said "Well not really, but we used be neighbors when Sev moved out, is the boy with you, here also" Lily said questioning me at last "Ah, no he go to other school" the mauraders give a 'oh'

"What do you think you are doing Miss?" a loud voice was heard