The Marauder's Heir (Harry Potter FF)

Chapter 17

Sorry that it's been so long since I last posted, but life got in the way. Enjoy!

Chapter 17

Constellations and Dreamy Eyes

September first came around quickly for Harri, Hermione and Draco and before they knew it they were at Kings Cross Station, saying their goodbyes before getting on the Hogwarts express. Sirius was there along with Remus. Both of the Marauders looked sad to see the kids go off to school.

“It’s going to be quite in the house again! I might actually get to work on time because I’m bored,” Sirius complained.

“Yes, because that would be terrible,” Remus replied sarcastically, rolling his eyes. He knew that Harri would write as soon as she got the chance and Sirius would be reading him the letter with too much enthusiasm. The werewolf had always wondered why Sirius hadn’t adopted Harri officially and he figured that he would have to ask his friend soon.

“Now, get into as much trouble as possible, don’t get caught by your Professors, and if Lockhart gives you trouble, remember the book that Tonks gave you or Owl me or Moony,” Sirius told Harri and Draco when Hermione wasn’t listening.

Harri smiled at her godfather’s behavior and gave him a tight hug. She was going to miss him. “Okay, just promise me that you’ll get to work on time and not burn the house down.”

“I’ll do my best, but you know how kitchen fires love me,” Sirius replied with a grin as he remembered all the times he set the kitchen on fire.

“I’ll watch him, Bambi. The train is going to leave soon, you might want to find a compartment,” Remus suggested to his honorary niece. She nodded and pulled her friends onto the train. 

Harri, Hermione and Draco walked through the train trying to find a compartment with enough room for the three of them. They eventually found one with only a single occupant in it. Harri didn’t recognize her, so she figured that she must be a first year. She had dirty blonde hair and grey eyes with flecks of blue in them, her wand was tucked behind her ear in a manner that would make most Aurors cringe and she was reading the Quibbler upside-down.

“Hello, is there anyone sitting in here?” Harri asked politely. The girl turned to her with wide eyes and shook her head. 

Harri shrugged her shoulders and moved her trunk into the compartment. Hermione was hesitant at first, but followed suit. Draco came in last and gave the girl a shy smile as a greeting.

The three got situated and sat down. Draco pulled out a book and began to read, while Hermione and Harri were trying to strike up a conversation with the girl sitting across from them. “So, what’s your name?” Hermione questioned the younger girl with honest curiosity.

“Luna Lovegood, who are you?” she replied without taking her eyes off her magazine.

“I’m Hermione Granger, this girl next to me is Harriet Potter and the blonde reading next to her is Draco Malfoy,” she answered happily.

“Malfoy? I heard your father was one of You-Know-Who’s most dedicated followers. I hope you’re okay with him being out of Azkaban,” she said offhandedly.

“Well, my last name isn’t really Malfoy anymore. Hermione keeps forgetting. I go by the last name of Black now and I’m not really all the comfortable with my father out of prison. He obviously blackmailed someone enough to get out. So, are you a first year?” Draco replied changing the subject.

“Yes, I’m very curious about all the hidden creatures at Hogwarts,” she told them excitedly. This was obviously something she was very passionate about.