Hidden in the Shadows

Chapter One

"BY MUM!" I yelled running to the train. I was starting my fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year. Yep, you head right, I'm a witch. My names Isolde Autry. My mum calls me Ise pronounced Icy. Weird? Maybe.

I love my mum. It's just her and I in the house. My dad left before I was born and my mum hasn't met another guy. I honestly think that she's afraid to. Well anyway. I'm in Ravenclaw. The other three houses are Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin.

Anywho. I got on the train and looked for an empty compartment. When I found one I sat down with my dufflebag. It had all my essentials like my robes, my Mp3 (A muggle music device), my headphones (another muggle thing), and my favorite muggle book, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.

My mum is obsessed with muggles so every Christmas she gets me a muggle thing. I was looking forward to this Christmas. She said that she already knew what she was going to get me. I couldn't wait. But sadly it's only September.

"Hey, can we sit here?" I hear a voice that I know all to well.

James Potter.

"I-uh-um. Yeah?" It came out more like a question but hey. The four most popular boys in the school want to sit with me. They probably didn't even know I existed until just now. In case you can't tell, I'm kind of socially awkward.

"Thanks" he said sitting down across from me. Next to him sat Sirius across from him sat Peter and next to me sat Remus.

"What's your name?" Remus asked.

"Isolde Autry." I said.

"Nice to meet you Isolde. I'm guessing you know us?" Remus asked again.

I couldn't manage words so I just nodded. The marauders were talking to me.

"Mate, I think she's in shock!" Sirius said laughing.

"So do I." said James.

"How come we've never seen you around?" Peter asked speaking for the first time since they entered.

"Mo-most people don't notice me. I kind of blend into the shadows." I said.

"What a shame. You're very pretty." Sirus said flashing me a toothy grin and winking.

"What house are you in?" Remus asked flashing Sirius a look.

"Ravenclaw." I said.

"Cool, that means you're smart?" James asked.

"I guess." I said then I added, "If that's what you think Ravenclaw's are. Just smart kids." I don't know where it came from but hey. I don't control what comes out of my mouth. Oh wait. Yeah I do.

"Whoa calm down." James said putting his hands up defensively, "Anyway, what are Ravenclaw's made up of?"

"Intelligence, wit, wisdom, creativity, originality, individuality, and acceptance." I said matter of factly. James and Sirius looked shocked and Remus was grinning approvedley.

"Woah. You know all the traits of being a Ravenclaw?" Remus asked.

"And Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin." I said smiling.

"What's wit?" James asked stupidly. Sirius looked just as confused and Remus and I laughed. Peter just looked dumfounded which made me laugh harder. "What?" James asked.

"Wit means mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence or
a natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor." I said.

This time it was Remus' turn to look shocked and impressed. I just smiled. This year may not be bad. I may have made friends.

After the boys got over their shock we started talking and I really liked them. They were cool. At some point in time Peter slipped out of the compartment. We didn's see him again until we got off the train and he was waiting in a carriage for us.

James and Sirius got in first and Remus said, "ladies first." and he stupidly half bowed beconing me into the carriage.

"Thank you kind sir." I said curtsying and giggling girlishly. Something that was not like me. The ride to Hogwarts was quiet other than James and Sirius sitting in the corner plotting something and Peter was listening in.

Remus and I were just sitting there awkwardly in the silence. "So, what's your favorite subject?' Remus asked me.

"That's a hard one but I think I'd have to say Transfiguration." I said. "After all, my wand is flexible which is good for transfiguration and I am really good at it so." I shrugged.

"Transfiguraion's my favorite subject too." He said. I couldn't tell if he was lying but before I could he said, "My wand's flexible too."

"Cool, what's the wood and stuff?" I asked.

"Cypress wood, Unicorn hair, 10 1/4 inches." he said.

"Mine is Rosewood, Unicorn hair, 10 1/4 inches." I said laughing.

"Same length same core?" He asked.

"I guess so." I said smiling. The carriage abruptly stopped. "Oh, we're here." I said.

We went into the great hall and I said, "See you around?"

"Definitley." James said.

"Bye." I said. As I walked towards my table somebody grabbed my shoulder. I turned around to see Remus.

"You forgot this." He said handing me my book.

"Thanks." I said blushing. I head whispers but I didn't care.

He walked me to my table and then said bye and went back to the Gryffindor table. People kept looking at me and I heard somebody at the Slytherin table say, "Who is she? I've never seen her around before. And she made friends with the idiots from Gryffindor." I wanted to stand up and punch him. What was I thinking? I'm not a violent person. Am I? You spend a day with the marauders and the wonders it can bring.

I felt more confident than before. I was ready for this year. It would definitley be better. Nothing could get in my way.

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Thank you so much for reading. I appreciate it. Anyway. Please comment what you think or don't be shy pm me. I enjoy writing about my life. It's so much fun. What do you think about Isolde and Remus' wands having the same length and core? Oh and the picture to the right. Should I use that as the cover or keep the one I have? That also determines what Isolde looks like. I'm not sure whether she should have blonde hair and glasses or dark hair without glasses. So, tell me which cover to use. Or send me a new cover completely. Just know, I love black and white photography so make it black and white please.

Anywho. I love you guys. I hope that you liked my first chapter. Any ideas? Pm me the ideas. I also love critisism and I hate it when people DON'T comment when I make a mistake. I want to fix those mistakes.

Well I'm just rambling now aren't I? XD

Bye.