𝘋𝘈𝘕𝘊𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘞𝘐𝘛𝘏 𝘖𝘜𝘙 𝘏𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘚 𝘛𝘐𝘌𝘋/𝘵𝘰𝘮 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 (English version)

Chapter 1

Sarah Settimini.
All of Naples knew the girl,it was obvious. 
Daugter of well-known lawyers ,Sarah really had everything.
She had grown up in one of the most renowned and wealthy families in Naples, but this had not affected her life in any way. A hothead ,  too exuberant at times ,too much for a family that was looked upon with respect but also with great satisfaction by her parents.
She was twelve years old, but she knew what the future held for her,she was certain of it.
She was not alone;Sarah also had Max and Alice with her ,her sibilings.
Max was older,now sixteen years old , and for Sarah their relationship was a mix of love and hate. Max was too interested in his reputation to look after Sarah , too concerned with what people might say about him.
Alice,on the other hand, was just a simple four year old girl and Sarah loved her sister , she felt a huge affection for her.

Miriam Settimini had not planned this pregnancy. A woman of many qualities ,Miriam had a brilliant career: lawyer and mother, a calm and elegant woman. In short, a role model to follow and respect. Everyone wanted to be her , have her life...and  have her husband.
Gabriel Settimini was one of the greatest lawyers ,if not the best in the area. Envied by many, loved by others, Gabriel had worked hard to be there and would never allow anyone the chance to ruin his life.

What a family, my readers, we all dream of such a life, right? Now i tell you a secret , and it is this secret that has changed the history of this family and especially of our Sarah

The magical world was just fantasy for many , nothing serious. Miriam and Gabriel thought the same thing before having Sarah. I mean...do you really believe there is a parallel world to ours where using a wand is stricly necessary? Yes, it exists, and in 1981 also Gabriel and Miriam had to change their mind.

FLASHBACK

the rain was falling on the city of Naples,preventing anyone from leaving their homes. There was something strange that night, a feeling that even Miriam couldn't explain well to her husband.
"Maybe i should prepare some tea darling,what do you think?" Gabriell approached the woman,showing her a pack of herbal teas.
"So we can go to sleep"
But the woman was too agitated , she couldn't sleep, she just couldn't.
"Max is already asleep love , you should sleep too. It was a tough day in court", but even these words didn't seem to move the woman.
As they were moving towards the stairs leading to their room, they were stopped by a loud noise coming from the kitchen.
"Stay here, i'll cheek , okay?"  Gabriel said, picking up one of Max's toys left on the ground, as if it could be used to protect himself even from the greatest criminals. Miriam couldn't go upstairs, she followed her husband.
When they reached the door, they flung it open, and i front of them they saw a tall man wearing a long light blue robe and half-moon glasses. But the most noticeable thing was the long beard, hard to imagine on an ordinary man.

"Get out of my house immediately, i will not repeat it a secoond time. Leave, ad i assure you that  the consequences will be less serious than you can imagine.". Gabriel looked at the man with a furious look. How dare he enter their house? What if he had hurt Max?
"No need,Mr Settimini" the man replied "there is no need for that toy either. I just want to exchange a few words. I come in peace mr and mrs Settimini, i just need to be heard".
Miriam ,unlike her husband,  felt almost reassured by the man's presence.
There was something about him that made her feel safe ,and it was thanks to her that Dumbledore found himself sitting in a big chair with a cup of tea in his hands.
"I apologize for the hour,but i was very busy with...other stuff. I am Albus Dumbledore , and I am the headmaster of Hogwarts" he paused looking at the two who watched him curiously but also confusedly "I don't expect you to know the school or even the magical world. I've been observing you for a while  now, and you are the people i need" he said, getting up and looking ,with his hand behind his back,out the window.
"I need your help,you are the right people for this task".
Miriam replied immediately "Excuse me,but it's not still clear to me exactly for what".
"The magical world is going through a difficult time ; evil forces are upon us, and innocent lives have to suffer the most painful fate. Imagine, children losing their parents in just two seconds, brutal".
Gabriel looked at Miriam, shocked, but let Dubledore speak.
"You have a son, but i know you desire another child. And this is where i can help you, but at the same time, you will help me". He advanced towards them, looking at them serously.
"A little girl has just lost her mother , and her father is in prison for having committed a serious crime. You have everything to raise her; give her a chance".
This news left the couple stunned, what kind of request was that?

Gabriel was about to scream at the old wizard when Miriam got up from the sofa and advanced towards Dumbledore.
Why us? How did you get to know us?"
"Why not you? I simply searched for the best solution for the girl, her family is absent. She has no close relatives, she needs love."
Miriam felt a pang in her chest, was accepting the right choice?
She looked at Gabriel and nodded to let him know that she was ready to take on that responsability. He did not answer, he was confused, but his wife seemed so sure of that choice that he left deep love prevail over all, as always.
He got up and extended his hand to Dumbledore saying "we'll raise the girl".
The headmaster smiled, and that smile let his satisfatcion slip.
"Of course the girl comes from parents who are wizards,so  we believe she may have the same abilities. At te age of eleven she can attend my school so she can have a proper education".
Bu Gabriel stopped the wizrad before he could continue " No, we will decide the girl's future. If we feel that it will be necessary, she will go. That is my only condition".

END FLASHBACK

And so it was, Sarah grew up without knowing  her abilities. At twelve years old, the girl was more than happy with what she had, but it wouldn't last long because Dumbledore returned after eleven years in that house, breaking that pact made with Gabriel.
Sarah had to go to Hogwarts , she was in danger due to the escape of the greatest criminal of all time..

Sirius Black