Alex Russo is a unique girl. However sometimes these days she is dark, aloof and distant. However, if you were lucky to know her before, during the times of Hogwarts, you would know she was a completely different person.

She was a true Gryffindor. Half-blood like Harry Potter, but made no difference to her. Dark eyes that are dull now once sparkled like onyx with mischief. Her best friends were Fred and George, her best girlfriend was Hermione Granger and they both hated Draco Malfoy and even Ginny Weasley (once they found out what a two-faced bitch she was).

She remembered in their fifth year, when Harry kissed Cho. He claimed he kissed her out of pity, but Alex took the news hard. It was a blow to her, because she loved him ever since their first year.

Alex remember faking a smile for the rest of the day and when even Hermione fell asleep, Alex slowly sat up, muffled her mouth with a pillow and slowly sobbed. What she didn't know was Hermione was silently awake, sadly watching her as the brunette silently suffered.

She remembered when Lavender Brown started dragging around Ron everywhere with her, calling him her dearest 'Won-won', and placing a giant necklace around his neck, saying he belonged to her; he was almost like a dog on a leash rather than her lover.

They cried together in the forest. The pain was too much in their hearts for them to silently cry, and to make it worse, Ginny slept two beds away. They didn't want to risk having to hear her insult them.

"It will be alright," Alex mumbled, wiping her eyes on her sleeves.

"You don't have to sound like me," Hermione hiccupped, "We're not going to be okay."

"Boys suck," Alex said, "They really do. They don't understand they cause us this much pain, and it doesn't bother them that we have to take such drastic measures to get all the pain and longing out just to get hit the next day."

"I wish love didn't hurt as much as it did," Hermione cried.

Alex leaned against a tree and slung her hand on her friend's shoulder, and whispered, "Well maybe if you lock yourself away, the pain could be less."

"You're not saying…"

"You have to be practical, Hermione. Think about it logically, if love is going to hurt you more than heal you, then why allow yourself to be damaged? Keep your heart safe from it all, and just become closed off. It's the only way to prevent yourself from being hurt," Alex said sadly, "I know it sounds horrible, but it's the only way."

Poor Hermione's face was streaked with tears. She was always the one to think optimistic. She would always find a way to override Alex's negative and pessimistic thoughts. But now she was speechless. Alex was right; it wasn't the happiest solution but in the end, it is the only one that works.

"I hate that you're right," the girl confessed.

"And I wished I was wrong," Alex agreed, "But it is the only thing that sounds like will work."

In their sixth year, Harry kissed Ginny. They were going to go hide the book of the Half Blood Prince and Alex was wondering what was taking them so damn long. When she went to go check up on them and hopefully tease her best friend, her heart stopped when she saw Ginny kiss Harry and walk away, casting a quick smirk at Alex as she sauntered away.

Alex stormed in when she saw Harry touch his lips with a dreamy expression. He liked her kiss, and that made Alex burn all over.

"I think I like her," Harry confessed.

"So, you like a girl who creepily stalked you for 5 years? Okay nice," Alex snapped.

"What's your problem?" Harry asked, annoyed with her attitude?

Alex slapped her forehead and started to snicker under her breath humorlessly. This further made Harry feel uncomfortable and angry.

"What's with your attitude? Just tell me!" Harry shouted.

"You would choose some creepy stalker over someone who knew you for 6 years? Are your priorities messed up?!" Alex screamed.

"Wait what?" Harry asked, confused.

"I LOVE YOU DAMNIT! I have ever since our first year, but no! You were too famous and your head was too far up in the clouds for you to see me! Me! A mere witch who is an American wizard. This girl likes you only because you're famous! But I loved you before you knew you were famous!" Alex yelled.

"You don't know her! You're just trying to steal me for yourself," Harry snapped.

Alex's face drained of color when the boy she loved rejected her in her face.

"You're nothing but a selfish pig who never saw anything positive in any situation. I can't believe I was your friend for this long," Harry said, shaking his head, "In fact, I don't know why you're not at the wizard school in America."

He left her there, standing in the Room of Requirement all alone. Alex's legs buckled underneath her and she crumbled to the floor. She was too shocked to cry aloud but tears streamed like rivers down her cheeks.

That night she cried in the arms of her best friend.

In their seventh year, she joined the Golden Trio in their hunt for horcruxes. Although, she never talked to Harry for the mean things he said to her in their sixth year.

And Harry and Ginny began dating. Hermione had led her out of the tent and held her in her arms as she cried her eyeballs out. They sat on a huge tree stump that whole night, Hermione was too haunted by Alex's muffled sobs that even long after Alex drifted to sleep, she was awake, stroking Alex's head softly.

The brunette had withdrawn herself completely. She would barely eat or drink anything, starting to make Ron worried. But Harry didn't care the least bit, or at least Alex thought so.

Hermione and Ron would have to coax her to eat something or else she would collapse from starvation, hunger and even fatigue. Alex even developed severe insomnia; her nights were plagued by his bright green eyes. Even sleeping was horrible for her.

When they defeated Voldemort, everybody was cheering, except Harry and Alex. They silently looked at each other for a full minute, before Alex broke the eye contact and walked away from the ruins of Hogwarts. She decided; if her presence was such a nuisance to him, she would move away. The pain was too much in her heart anyways.

"Hello sweetie?" Theresa answered when Alex called her.

"Hey, any way I can help out in the sub shop?" Alex asked.

"But what about your dreams to become an Auror? You're the family wizard!" Theresa exclaimed.

"Look, it is a long story and everything here will remind me of him," Alex sniffled, "Please?"

"Oh sweetie, say no more! I read your letters and I am sorry to hear what happened to you over the years! Jerry is furious what happened," Theresa said, "Don't worry, we will find you someone better."

Normally Alex would argue with a supposed arranged marriage proposal, but Harry replaced her in his heart. It isn't like he is going to fight for her.

"Thanks mom," Alex smiled, "Ok well I will get packing. See you soon."

Alex decided against telling Hermione and Ron. As much as she was close to them, they will go and rat her out to Harry. And he might make it difficult for her to move on in life.

-x-

2 years later…

"Mason, I think it is best that we break up," Alex sighed.

"Wait, why?" Mason asked, worried.

"You love Isabella, and I don't feel really into our relationship," Alex said, understandingly, "You shouldn't force yourself to be unhappy just to make others happy. Be yourself and chase after the person you truly love."

Mason's face broke out into a beautiful smile and he said, "Thanks, Alex. I will always be your best friend."

Alex shakily smiled. His British accent reminded her of Harry… someone she loved back then and still loves. But every time she thinks about him, she thinks of those horrible things he said to her.

"Come here," Alex cracked a small smile as she opened her arms and hugged her ex, "Just remember to be happy."

"You have to promise me the same thing too," Mason argued.

Alex wanted to argue but she didn't want to let Mason down so she nodded, having no intention of keeping the promise because she knew it would be fruitless.

The young witch never knew why she dated him; maybe it was because he was British. He reminded of him every day of their one and a half years of being together. But alas, he could never replace that special spot Harry claimed in her heart. No, no one could have that spot other than Potter.

Too bad he wants nothing to do with me now, Alex thought miserably to herself.

It had been two miserable years after she moved and that meant cutting everything off from Hermione, Ron and Harry. She left a letter for Hermione, explaining to her why she is going to do the things she did; she just wanted to make sure the muggle-born witch didn't point the finger to herself when distributing the blame.

Alex made friends with a quirky and unique girl named Harper. She was smart and loved to make dresses out of everyday objects. She kind of reminded her of Hermione, but the red hair reminded her of Ginny, much to her distaste. She never knew why but she had a natural dislike for redheads after she moved back to America after the second wizard war.

Harper's boyfriend was Zeke who found interest in the weirdest of things; he slightly reminded her of Ron. Alex rolled her eyes when she remembered all the stupid times they would argue for no reason. They got along pretty well otherwise.

"Hey guys! I have a HUGE secret!" Zeke yelled like a lunatic; he was dressed up as a magician, like those who do card tricks and make bunnies 'disappear' into their top hats.

"Yes Zeke, we know. You have finally discovered that UFO's are real," Alex rolled her eyes, wiping the counter, "or not."

"No… I discovered…" Zeke whipped his head around dramatically to make sure the Sub Shop is closed and flipped the sign to 'closed'.

"Hey, we're open!" Jerry argued.

"I really AM a wizard!" Zeke screamed, jumping up and down.

"Then why didn't you get a letter when you were 11?" Max asked; Alex's eyes widened and she playfully slapped the back of her younger brother's head.

"What letter?" Zeke asked.

"You were saying?" Alex asked, shooting Max a glare.

"Oh yeah! Magic!" Zeke yelled.

Harper sighed and went to her boyfriend and said, "We have discussed these a thousand times, and I will do it one more time, you're not a wizard. You're a human like me."

"But the Russo family is human and they can do cool stuff," the boy teared up.

"Yeah, they can, but we can't," Harper said in a baby tone, "We don't have magic powers. That's why."

The boy's eyes pricked with tears and looked at the three siblings and asked, "Why can't you give me some of your powers?"

Alex rolled her eyes and groaned, "Here we go again. Look, the last time this happened, we opened up about our secret even though we aren't supposed to. But this time, your request is too high. No, we can't physically hand over our powers. Instead, find something good about yourself instead of beating yourself up about things you aren't."

Harper mouthed 'thanks' before consoling her boyfriend who happened to be in the beginning stages of a tantrum. Alex knew not to meddle in the situation right now, even though meddling was her hobby. Situation gets worse when you mix fire with fuel.

It was Jerry who broke the silence by claiming that the children had another lesson in the lair prepared. Alex groaned at the mention of 'lesson'. She thought 7 years of being stuck with an egotistical golden boy at an ancient school would cover the necessary 'education' she needed, but came back to find out that even after Family Wizard competition, she and Justin still had school to do.

Well at least Alex needed the lessons. Justin was a know it all, kind of like Hermione in terms of brains, but not attitude. Hermione was a lot more humble about her knowledge, whereas Justin loved to rub in his intellect in anyone's faces.

Alex now understood why Hermione was in Gryffindor. She now thinks that had Justin come with her to Hogwarts, he would be stuck in Ravenclaw. He isn't much of a risk taker. Proven when she had to save him in his stupid monster hunting tactics.

As Jerry was about to uncover the chalk board containing that evening's lesson, three shadows formed at the portal and someone knocked.

"Looks like we have a visitor, three of them in fact," Jerry said, surprised.

Alex's heart race picked up at the word of three.

The moment the door opened, Jerry and Alex's eyes narrowed. Of course, there was only one person they were pissed off with.

"Well look what the cat dragged back in," Alex snapped, looking at Harry.

"I really hope it isn't a big deal," Hermione pleaded.

"No, not at all! For you and Ron that is," Alex grinned wide, engulfing her best friend in a huge hug.

When they hugged, Alex whispered angrily into Hermione's ear, "And why is HE here?"

Hermione broke away and sent an apologetic look to her, "I knew your intentions and wanted to come visit you the moment I figured out your location. Ron, being my fiancé, wanted to tag along. Harry made a last-minute decision to follow as well."

"Well," Jerry spoke up, "Knowing you came all the way here, you are going to stay over at our house."

"Hermione is going to share a room with me and Harper! I call dibs!" Alex yelled, sinking back into her recliner.

"I guess Ron can share a room with me," Max said, defeated, "But ONLY if you like gross stuff."

"He loves it, no worries," Hermione rolled her eyes, watching her fiancé go all child mode and greet Max like an old friend.

"Well, you share a room with Harry," Alex shrugged, "Good luck."

Justin used to look up to Harry like a hero. But after what he heard he did to Alex, the mere thought of Harry Potter repulsed him.

"Why do I have to?" Justin asked, angry.

"Young man-" Jerry started but was cut off.

"Dad, you are supposed to be on my side," Justin snapped, "I may be some kind of show off, I may revel in teasing Alex a lot, but at least I treat her a lot better than he did! He stomped on her feelings and acted like a rude, arrogant asshole to her, not caring that she almost lost her will to live! And you expect me to be okay with sharing a room with him?!"

Jerry tried to argue the point but ended up snapping his mouth closed. Justin was right.

"He is not sharing a room with my baby sister, and he is not sharing a room with me because I WILL strangle him. If anything, he may stay in Max's room or else he can go home or tough it up on the terrace," Justin snarled, "No regrets."

"Justin, there's going to be a storm tonight!" Jerry yelled.

"Yeah well, he should've thought about that before showing up at our lair," Justin growled, eyes flashing in hatred at Harry, whose sad eyes stared in return.

"I guess I can see if my room is big enough," Max shrugged, "I better go make it presentable."

He jogged out of the room to get a head start, when he realized he could just use magic. But Max didn't dare go back in the lair, the situation was tense enough.

"Well I guess it is time for dinner," Alex sighed, "Come on."

TBC…

A/N: I was thinking of making this a one-shot but decided that there is no way I can expect Alex to forgive Harry too quickly for what he did to her in Hogwarts, so I decided it would be best if it was a mini-story or a long chapter story. Please give me your thoughts, and also in your reviews give me some good plot twisters! If I like yours, then I will credit you in my story when I use it!