Authors note: Thanx so much to Jixeh for the review. Yes i do realize Tonks is alot younger than the mauraders but i really wanted that scene, so i tweaked it to make it work! I love Tonks/Remus pairings so yeah, i wanted something to touch on that. hehe!
Chapter 2
Life As An Open Book
I tear my heart open
I sew myself shut
My weakness is that I care too much
And my scars remind me
That the past is real
I tear my heart open
Just to feel
A week later, Draco Malfoy waited at King's Cross Station; London, England. He refused to get on the platform until he'd seen her. Believed she was really coming. He would see her again... after all these years. 'What does she look like now?...I wonder if Snape knows she is coming. He must by know.' Draco shook his head to try to concentrate.
"Draco, you're going to miss the train. She might already be on." Naricissa layed a gentle hand upon her sons shoulder. Just as he was about to turn around, someone stepping out of a Muggle Car caught his eye. It was Molly Weasley, followed soon after by a tall but freakily thin girl.
"It's her!" A small voice inside his head screamed. His more sensible side fought back. 'No, it's not. It doesn't even look like her...well except for her eyes..'
The girl who was following behind Mrs. Weasley had long black hair, which was layered down well past her shoulders, with sporatic blue streaks. Two locks of blue hair framed her thin face. Her eyes were the same hazel color he remembered, but they were outlined with thick black eyeliner. Her lips were also jet black, and looked as though she hadn't cracked a smile in ages. Her outfit was much different than the skirts, blouses, and sweaters she once wore, always looking like a respectable book worm. She had traded her casual librarian style for a graphic tee with fishnet sleeves that read, "The Ripper Calls..." and the picture of a band in the background. Her pants were long, baggy, and black; straps and zippers for decorations. He realized why she appeared to be taller than he thought she would be when he noticed her combat boots.
She notice him staring at her and realized instantly who it was. She strolled up to him so that they were nose to nose and reached up and pushed his mouth shut(it had practically hit the floor when he saw her). "Take a picture, it'll last longer and I won't have to smell you're breath." She grinned.
"Seely.." He embraced her. "I missed you."
"I missed you too, Draky." Selina hugged him back. "Hello, Mrs. Malfoy." She smiled at Narcissa, after pulling away from Draco.
"It's good to see you again, Selina. We've missed you." Narcissa hugged her.
Mrs. Weasley stood back watching the whole scene. "Miss Holland, I believe it's time to get on the train." Molly glared at Narcissa. "My son and his friends are saving a seat for you."
"I'll be fine from here, thank you." Selina smiled kindly to Mrs. Weasley.
"I was asked to see that you got on the train safely." Molly insisted. To her surprise Narcissa agreed.
"She is right, Selina, you go on ahead. Draco, you too."
With that the two students slid through the barrier between platforms 9 and 10. "Well, I'll catch up to you, ok?" Selina smiled to Draco.
He nodded, "I have to go to the prefect compartment any way." He hugged her again, then set off onto the train.
Mrs. Weasley led Selina over to the train door, where they were greated by a tall and lanky red-headed boy. "Ron, this is Selina; Selina, my son Ron. Have a good time a school you two." She hugged Ron and turned to Selina.
"Thanks for everything, Mrs. Weasley." Selina smiled, hugging her.
"It was my pleasure, Selina. Now be sure to write me, let me know if you need anything." Mrs. Weasley bid them good-bye after Selina agreed. The two teens watched her walk away until they heard the last-call whistle blow.
"Well, should we be off then?" Ron asked. Selina nodded and he led the way to a compartment that held two more boys and two girls. "Selina, this is Hermione, and my sister Ginny, and that's Neville, and Harry Potter." Selina met Harry's eyes and let her own wonder to his scar. How did she know him?
"Mind not staring?" Harry asked.
"Sorry, You just look so familiar, especially your eyes." She furrowed her brow, trying to place it. Finally, she gave up and sat down beside Hermione.
"Erm.. that's a very nice outfit, Selina." Hermione said, after a few minutes of awkward silence.
"Thanks, I made the pants myself." Selina smiled. "Oh and puh-lease, just call me Seely." She laughed
Ginny's interest was struck up about how Seely had made her pants. "Did you use magic or a real sewing machine. I just love to sew!" Ginny grinned.
"Oh, I used a sewing machine, my Mom never allowed magic at home." Her smiled slowly faded.
"Well, obviously you can't use it at home, what with the laws.." Hermione joined the conversation.
"There are no laws against under age magic, as long as it's not used to hurt someone." Seely replied, kind of bewildered.
"Oh, there are here. We're not allowed to use it outside of school." Harry said. Seely once again found herself wondering about his eyes.
'Why can't I remember?'
Once again she caught up with Draco, outside of the Great Hall. She had seperated from Ron, Hermione, and Ginny and stayed behind with the first years waiting to be sorted. "So how was the ride with Weaselbee?" Draco asked, casually.
"Who?" Seely looked confused.
"Ronald Weasley?" Draco replied, sniggering.
"Draco, be nice. They seem like very sweet people." Seely frowned.
"Sorry." He replied again. Just then, Professor Mcgonnagil appeared in front of them.
"Mr. Malfoy, if you would please take your seat. The sorting is about to begin." Draco nodded, wished Seely luck, and headed through the giant doors to the Great Hall.
Professor McGonnagil turned to Seely. "Miss Holland, you will be the first to be sorted, than I would like you to sit at the appropriate house table." She continued, "After dinner, Professor Dumbledore would like a word." Seely nodded her understanding, and followed Professor McGonnagil into the Great Hall. Butterflies decided to zoom around her stomach at hyperspeed while she tried to ignore the fact that all eyes were on her as she passed between the Ravenclaw and Gryffindor tables.
Professor Dumbledore, whom Seely had met only once, when she was visiting Draco one holiday; was standing behind the staff table, arms stretched out wide. It appeared he had just finished a long winded speech. "And now, let the sorting begin!"
There was a brief applause as the first years filed in behind her. "Holland, Selina." A crash was heard over by the staff table, and Seely's eyes shot in the direction of noise. A man sat there, his face scarred and his eyes a crystal blue. He was clutching a broken glass and staring, very wide-eyed at her. He reminded her of someone, but much like Harry's eyes, she could not place the resemblance. As she moved to the stool that was set up on a raised platform, she fiddled with the small vile of blue liquid hanging from a silver chain. She rubbed the pewter fairy that was on the top of the vile, a small cork connected to it. She sat on the stool and the Hat was placed on her head. A voice whispered in her ear, causing her to jump, which apparently noticed by all the other students, she could hear laughing. She closed her eyes and concentrated on the voice.
"Selina Holland. Or should I say Seely? Yes, you are very sad, I can tell."
"How is that?" She thought, and much to her surprise the hat answered.
"Why child, to me your life is an open book, I can see it all. You have your father in you, bit edgy around the full moon, are you?"
"Just hurry up." Seely ordered.
"Very well. Let's see, you would do well in Slytherin with your God-Brother.. but you would learn much more about your past in Gryffindor. You wonder about who are, where you came from. You have secrets. Many, many secrets. I can see them all. Very well, very well. I shall put you in... GRYFFINDOR!"
Applause arrupted from the Gryffindor table as she ran towards them. Ginny slid over to allow Seely a place to sit. Seely caught Draco staring at her, apparently very disappointed at the Hat's selection. She shrugged and waved to him. He was about to wave back when Harry and Ron turned to see who Seely was looking at. He gave the two of them a very rude gesture and they turned back around, fuming. After what seemed like hours the feast was over and Seely was walking up to Draco.
"Drake, I have to go see Dumbledore, then I'm off to bed. Meet me back here before breakfast?" She asked. Draco smiled at her.
"Sure thing." He replied. Just then, Hermione and Ginny stopped to ask Seely to walk with them, but noticed Draco and kept walking, glaring at him all the while. "Watch this," He whispered to Seely. "Hey Weasel!" Ginny stopped dead in her tracks but did not turn to face him.
"Draco, please be nice." Seely whispered.
Draco on the other hand, did not listen. "Nice robes, they look like they belonged to an elephant, did you get them second hand from your Mum?"
Seely looked from him to Ginny, who still had not turned to face him, although Hermione did. "Stuff it, Malfoy."
"Oh what are you gonna do, hit me again this year? Careful don't want your Mudblood germs on me." He laughed. Seely looked up at him, horrified. His smile faded as he realized what he had said. "Seely.. I-" But it was too late she had shoved him out of her way and was running down the hall, away from him. "Seely! I'm sorry!" He called after her. Ginny and Hermione stared at him, apparently stunned at how nicely he treated Seely. "What are you staring at!" He snapped and stocked off toward the dungeons.
Seely found herself inside Professor Dumbledore's office, he was seated in front of her, introducing her to his Phoenix, Fawkes. "I understand Narcissa Malfoy is your Godmother." Dumbledore smiled kindly. Seely nodded. "Therefore, as of last month, she holds all legal rights as your guardian until you are of age. You will need to Owl these forms to her first thing in the morning. One is for permission to attend Hogsmead, and the others are to allow us to treat you for any injuries you may obtain while at school." He handed her the papers. He smiled sadly at her, and after a moment's silence, he said, "I knew your mother well, Selina. I am very sorry for what happened. I must urge you not to allow yourself defeat as she did. You are strong, and very intelligent. You are already heading down a path with a dark ending, please, I beg you, tunrn back now and let us here at Hogwarts help you.''
Seely was, for a moment, taken aback by his accuracy. Then, coming to her senses, she firmly stated. "All due respect, Sir, but you know nothing about me."
Professor Dumbledore continued to smile. "On the contrary, Miss Holland, I know all about you."
A/N: And i'm ending the chapter there, once again, please read and review, i will update soon hopefully, but let me know if you guys think i should continue with this lol. I realize alot of things are probably a lot different than in the books, but yeah, i'm just being creative and throwing it all together in a giant melting pot. Ok, a few background notes: It is their sixth year and has nothing to do with HBP, and Lupin is back to teach DADA upon popular demand. OK I just LOVE Lupin. So obviously i brought him back lol. and can some one please suggest a different title, i really don't like the one i have lol. thanx!