"I don't understand why I feel this way if I am never going to be able to hold you in my arms." ---- Esmeralda Dragonstone has been trapped inside the Mirror of Erised since her 6th year at Hogwarts. That was eight years ago. No one knows what happened to her... she was just gone. She cannot age as long as she's trapped in the mirror. Esmeralda gave up many years ago, the Mirror had become her eternal prison. That is until she saw two young boys walk into the room holding a piece of parchment. One of them saw himself with a red-headed girl, and the other one... he saw Esmeralda. Marauders Era fanfic Sirius Black x oc {slow burn} highest rankings: #1 erised #1 padfoot #14 siriusblack #15 harrypotter **All characters belong to JK Rowling except the ones that I created.**

The Orlov family name was one which struck fear into the heart of many a Russian; muggle and wizard folk alike. To any other, it was just a name which, after the initial pique of interest at it's foreign sound, would blend into the background like the rest. Unless, of course, you yourself came from one of the sacred pure blood families. Russian or not, you would come to fiercely respect the Orlov dynasty. However, this seemingly flawless family, not unlike all others, has its secrets. One in particular that could destroy not only the reputation of the Orlovs, but one that could end the family's succession.