I Just Wanted to be Free

3. Plantform 9 3/4

18 December 2020

There were two days left until I would leave for Hogwarts. I have been packing my suitcase. Madam had sent over my items a week ago. I was surprised by the number of clothes I received. I asked Narcissa why she get me a new Wardrobe all she said was "you sure have new stuff. You're a Gaunt from a pureblood family you must be presentable."

"Pureblood, half-blood, or no blood, does it really matter," I mumble out. "A wizard is a wizard." I grab a box which was going to be my gift to Flem since it was going to be his birthday tomorrow August 30th. I wrote him a letter
" Hello Flem,
I hope things are setting for you. How do you like my owl, I haven't decided on a name yet any ideas? Yes, he is wearing a necklace you know how I like necklaces. Anyways Happy Birthday big brother. I hope everything goes well for you. So would not believe the fortune we have. I put in 40 galleons on the box. You know the password to open it. Please take care brother. Hope you enjoy the book I got for you. Love You, Flem.
-E.S.L.J.G

I attach the letter to the box and give it my owl. "Take it to Flem."

"Eliza!" I hear Lucious calling out to me. I go out and down to meet him. "Follow me." We went to his study. "You will be leaving for Hogwarts soon you do remember what you have to do?"

"I have to keep a watch on Harry Potter and find a way to kill him."

"Yes. So while you are their no one can know who you are. We have had your last name change to my wife's family name."

"No, how would everyone look at me. Knowing that I have the last name of murder."

"You will have the last name of a well known pureblood family. Sirius Black was disowned so he has no relation to them. At a young age, you were taken in by the blacks."

"And they kept me as a servant, they threaten my family, oh and every year they.."
"Silence!" Lucious raised his voice at me. "Don't forget that your decisions affect others." He said sternly as he walked over to me. "Now since you will be leaving the day after your birthday I believe we have to change the day you receive your gift now." He walks over to his bookcase and opens his secret door. I follow him.

"Ahh!"

3rd POV

"Albus." McGonagall walks into Dumbledores office.

"What is it, Minerva?"

"I just received a letter from the ministry involving a name change from one of our students." She shows him the letter.

"I see." He says "They want to keep the truth about her origins a secret. Once people know she is a Gaunt they will know who her mother is and who her family is." He looks up at her. "Do what it is said. This will add to her protection as well. It will protect both of them." McGonagall nodded left.

Flem PoV

*tap, tap* I look at my window and see an owl outside. I open the window and let the owl in. I see it has a box and a letter attached to it. "Lizzy." My sister sends me something. I read the letter then look at the owls necklace. I pull it off and find another letter within.

"Flem I knew you would find it. Once you open the box you will find a jar of candy. I created the potion to help you walk longer than what they let you. After you take the drink they give you once you feel it wearing off take one of these. It will last you another four hours. I know it's not a cure but I won't give up. Happy Birthday, brother. Make sure to hide them." I grab a piece of paper and begin writing.

"Dear Lizzy,
Thank you so much for the gift. I know I was taken to a vault by our dear Uncle Tom. So I will be fine on money but I will keep this bag for an emergency. Yours is mesmerizing. You should call it Mesme. Remember when we were children and you couldn't memorizing so you would say mesme instead. It's the best I can come up with. I also have a gift for you. Hopefully, you like it. And the necklace on the owl isn't right. Happy Birthday, sis. Take care and stay safe."
    -Flem
I attach the gift and Mesme. I pat him a few times before letting him out again. "Lizzy please be okay."