𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓶𝓸𝓸𝓷 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓫𝓪𝓬𝓴 ( james potter x oc)

platform 9 3/4

chapter 1

The train ride to hogwarts felt like waiting an eternity and Persephone was slowly becoming very bored , so she decided that to keep herself entertained she was going to get something from the trolley not realising it was on the other side of the train. She made it around halfway through the train before coming to the conclusion that waiting for the lady back in her compartment would be easier. She ended up dosing off to sleep , until the compartment door opened. Hearing the door open she woke up slightly.

"Do you reckon, she knows she's in our compartment" one boy whispered to the other slowly , giving him a confused look.

"I don't think so ... she hasn't got any robes on" the boy whispered back , an eyebrow raised.

"We can see that Padfoot" another boy said in an annoyed and sarky tone

"Maybe she's new " another voice suggested in a high , more perky sounding voice

"She looks quite pretty - Ow , what was that for?"

"She's asleep you pervert"

"We should wake her up , it's the polite thing to do"

"Moony , moony , moony such a polite man. Go on then." the second voice said with sarcasm laced in his tone.

"Excuse me"

Opening her eyes , Persephone looked at the four boys. The one closest to her , who she assumed tapped her on the shoulder, was a tall boy with scars scattered on his face , short brunette hair and a lanky sort of build. He seems the most approachable out of the four and is probably the most sensible.

The shorter boy , stood behind him , was carrying an array of sweets and chocolates. He was blonde with an innocent looking face , a slightly rounder build and sort of shy , but he seemed friendly .

The two behind him were rather tall , but not as tall as the boy infront. One had long black hair : slicked back , probably with some sort of gel and the other had his brunette hair in a more messy hairdo that still worked for him. They were giving the girl the same sort of curious looks but the brunettes gaze was the one she found more uncomfortable.

Removing her gaze she turned the attention back to the first boy , who was looking at Persphone expectedly , waiting for a reply.

"Hey"

"Hi , my name is Remus Lupin , I'm guessing that your new?" He asked the girl, but it sounded more like he was asking himself.

"Yeah I am , is it that obvious?" she asked back.

"No not at all , it's just that we don't recognise you" he responded

"Right...? Well I'll be going now. I feel like this is your compartment " she spoke lifting her suitcase from the seat "I hope to see you later Remus" and with that she walked out of the compartment to find another.

The boys turned to look at the corridor where the new girl was walking around , clearly with no intention to go into a compartment , because when they boarded - all of the compartments were taken and if she is new , they doubt she will know anyone anyway. Sirius and James looked to each other and shrugged. Stepping into the compartment and sitting down. Spending the rest of the train ride , talking with the boys about each others holidays and ideas for upcoming pranks.

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"We would also like to welcome a new student joining our sixth year" a women's voice announced. Whispers erupted the hall as the doors opened - very slowly - and again came more whispering , she started to panic slightly but followed her brother's advice of not making eye contact with anyone and putting on a fake face of confidence.

"Persephone Greyback"

Again more whispers .

She walked towards the sorting hat , with a confident sort of walk to try and hype herself up trying to ignore the eyes following her every move and just watching her , particularly the Slytherins.

After a walk that felt like forever she got to the front of the hall , walked up the steps and sat on the small stool. The women who introduced her earlier then placed the sorting hat on her head and all she had to do was wait.

"Ahh ... a sixth year" the hat started to say "an interesting one at that." It finished , tilting its head slightly.
"You have a lot of courage, more than most and yet you are very compassionate , perfect for Hufflepuff or Gryffindor." It paused giving itself time to think "You have the wits for Ravenclaw , definitely, but I think your traits will be most useful in .... Slytherin"

Persephone's face visibly relaxed as she walked  towards the Slytherin table , people cheering. Some of the people dressed in green had scowls etched on their features ,  others offered her smiles and a few were even offering her to sit down with them. She refused politely and kept walking down the isle trying to find a more quiet spot when an arm wrapped around her shoulder.

She turned around only to see.

"Jas!" she said wrapping her arms around his shoulders as he spun her around , making quite a scene in the great hall.

"Don't tell me you forgot about me" a familiar voice said behind them.

She turned again to see another familiar face.
"Vinnie!"

Persephone pulled him into the hug aswell , a huge grin plastered on her face - her first genuine smile in a while. She brought her head inbetween the two as she realised a lot of people were watching our interaction.
"You guys are so embarrassing" the girl whisper shouted into their ears as the two just chuckled and put her down.

Vincent and Jasper are a year older than Persephone and are her cousins on her mum's side , since her mother 'left' they haven't had any connection to each other. The boys are twins and are basically the same person , not one thing sets them apart as they do everything together. Both of them are athletic , quidditch being there strong sport - they even taught her how to play once and she would say she is not bad on a broom. Both of them have some wit , not enough to call either one of them smart but just enough for them not to fail any classes . They are both ladies' men , as they certainly have a way with women , which probably comes from their mum being such a wonderful person and teaching them the proper ways of how to treat a lady.
Overall they are great people and Persephone had no clue they still went to Hogwarts either , which means that hopefully her time here won't be so miserable.

"Come on Sephy let's sit down" Vincent said his signature smirk spread across his face , pulling her arm toward an empty seat.
"Welcome to Hogwarts"

Edited 29/12/23