Enigma Black: a Harry Potter FanFic

Chapter 1 continued

Harry ushered Enigma and Katriona into the dining room, earning strange looks from the Weasley family.

"So you are my father's sister," he said, mostly to break the silence.

"Yes. James went to Hogwart's, I 'm sure you know, but I was kept hidden. My parents homeschooled me. They even changed my last name to Topper, at one point. They had heard of a curious Tom Riddle making a cult at the school and wanted me safe. James's friends were my friends, too,when they came to visit for holiday. Most of the Marauders tried to ignored me, especially when it came to Queditch. James and I practiced all day when he was home; why do you think he was so good?"

"How did you meet Serius?" Harry asked curiosly.

"It was an accident, actually. Serius had come over for Christmas, and for some odd reason he was in his Animugus of a dog. I had seen the spell my brother had used and tested it out- my Animugus was a kitten! Serius chased me around a little, and from then on, I was dubbed 'kitty' and later 'cat.' I met him again in Azkaban because I was under the Imperious Curse. He helped me escape, and for a brief time, we were married. You know the rest."

"Bloody heluva life you had," Ron commented, appearing in the doorway.

"Who are you?" Enigma asked brightly.

"I might ask the same to you," Ron muttered under his breath.

"I still don't understand why you had to hide from me all this time," Harry continued his interogation.

Katriona gave a wry smile.

"What would you have done if Voldemort said he was going to kill you father's sister?"

"I would have done anything to save you," Harry answers quickly.

"And you would be dead. Look, in three or four years, Enigma will get her letter to go to Hogwart's. If anything happens to me, kindly watch over your cousin."

Enigma's face suddenly held Serius's air of total confidence.

"I don't need to be babied, Mum."

Katriona sighed at the pride of her child.

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Several years later........

Enigma took a deep breath before sprinting through the column, gasping as she saw the train and the crowd of witches and wizards. She pushed her bags and soaked in the new sights and sounds. As she boarded the train, sue looked for an empty seated on the already crowded compartments.

"Oy! You! There's an empty seat here," yelled a tall brown haired boy.

Enigma shuffled to the seat and glanced at the other two boys.

The one who had invited her over smiled at her, emerald eyes flashing.

"Let's all get acquainted, shall we? I'm Onyx Morrow, a pure blood and proud of it! I hope I get sorted into Slytherin."

"Wazzup," said the blond, winking lazily, "I'm called Hurley Garrison, and I was born in Hawaii. I got shipped here 'cuz there weren't many wizarding schools there. So don't hate on my American accent. Do you guys know if there's any beaches around here 'cuz I'm dying to go surfing!"

The third boy stared at his feet shyly.

"Hullo. I'mJaredIdon'tliketalkingthatmuchI'mgonnabeinHufflepuff!" he whispered incomprehensibly, his eyes tearing up a little.

Onyx frowned.

"Well, we know where that one is going. Hufflepuff!" Onyx shouted as if he were the Sorting Hat.

Hurley chuckled.

"What 'bout you, girl?"

Enigma smiled, saying, "I'm Enigma. I'm of pure blood, but don't go screaming it to everyone. I have absolutely no clue what house I'll get sorted into."

Onyx wriggled his fingers and closed his eyes.

In trancelike tones, he said, "I'm having a vision...you will be sorted into Slytherin!"

Enigma giggled.

"I hope so. That way I would already have some friends."

Hurley looked her over.

"Babe, of course you're gonna have friends! Just look at you! Yo, Iris, Enigma her needs some friends," Hurley drawled.

Iris blushed when Hurley called to her.

"Hi," she said to Enigma, grinning.

A few other girls were scowling at the little group.

"Why are they glaring?" Enigma wondered out loud.

Striking a pose, Hurley replied, "Don't mind them. They're jelous of you 'cuz your hangin with me. I'm extremely gorgeous."

"Shut up, you sound like a pompous fool," Onyx spat, jesting.

Iris took Jared's abandoned seat and the rest of the ride to Hogwarts flew by.

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Author's note

What do you think of the story so far? I vant to know!