"remus. I think I've figured something out..."

"I think so too, but it would probably be best to discuss it tomorrow morning, when we have both thought it through."

"But-"

"Bed. Now." And with that Remus turned and walked back to his office leaving me alone in the class with Harry stood outside the door.

"Coming Ivy?" He asked.

"Promise you aren't going to try accusing me of anything" I said snarkily. Having all your friends angry at you really isn't good for your anger, I had discovered.

"Sorry about that, I'm just scared."

"Harry me too. I've been terrified since the holidays about coming to school with my father being who he is, and all the time I've been here I've had a thought that something like this would happen. People always say that I'm like him, evil and dangerous. And I don't want to be, you know" I sighed. I didn't expect Harry to understand his parents were always spoken of fondly.

"Yeah, I am sorry. We can be friends again if you like?" Harry offered. I wasn't sure if he meant it honestly, but at that moment I would have taken anything.

"Of course." I smiled and, noticing that we had somehow arrived back at the common room, stepped inside and went up to bed.

I hope we can get this sorted out tomorrow, I thought.

I woke up terrified the next morning, a small wimper escaping my lips. I had been dreaming of the day my mother was murdered. I was born in October, meaning I was 9 months older than Harry, and remembered a slight bit more of the night. I dreamt of voldemort murdering James, Lily and my mother and then turning to Harry. What happened next was blurry but I clearly remember my father rushing into the room crying, scooping up me and Harry and then leaving. After and short argument with a man, who I realised was Hagrid, he handed Harry over but kept hold of me.
The next part was clear.
My dad kept hold of me while he cornered the man Peter Pettigrew. But his wand never cast a spell.

I rushed out of bed and almost crashed into Hermione who made a tutting noise before heading to the bathroom. I dressed quickly. it was the weekend so I pulled on some jeans and a plaid shirt and, after thing my shoes, thundered down the stairs and out of the common room.

My plan to talk to Remus instantly would have gone great if it wasn't for Snape whom I had seemed to crash straight into. I clearly have a habit for this I thought.

"Black. You will do well to watch where you are going from now on. And what is Lupin doing with that map I confiscated from you and Potter last night. I have informed McGonagall about that, and she isn't very pleased with the two of you."

"Remus is umm..studying the map for dark magic." I answered, becoming increasingly more annoyed.

"Is that so" Snape replied.

"Yes now if you'll excuse me I really must go." I said and ran on to the defence against the dark arts class.

"Remus!"

"Bloody hell Ivy, you sure are enthusiastic, I've only just woken up." Remus answered tiredly. I felt kinda bad however I really wanted to get this sorted. Neither of us said anything for a while until I finally asked:

"Did he kill them?"

"Due to the fact that the map clearly shows Peter, I think your father may not have killed those other people either, but as of now I'm not sure." Remus sighed. It must be hard since they were such good friends.

"But his wand never cast a spell Remus, I swear it."

He looked up quickly. "How do you-?"

"I had a dream, well more of a memory but still."

Remus nodded. His mouth turned up in the smallest smile. He stood from the desk he had been sitting on and grabbed the map from a drawer.

He handed it back to me.

"Just in case, if you see anything, come tell me okay. Don't go exploring by yourself."

I nodded and walked cheerily out of the room. My father may not be a murderer.

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IMPORTANT

I am so so so so so so so sorry that this took so long. I promise in going to try and maintain updates as I know what I'm doing with the story now. And the next book too which will be 4th year. also I'm thinking about Ivy and Fred dating in 5th year maybe but I'm not sure yet. I want her to date someone and I think that as she ends up pranking loads this might be good.

Again I'm sorry about the huge break, short scare with the deleting thing (i couldn't bear the thought of getting rid of this story).

Also would anyone ever like me to do other stories with my ocs from this story (Ivy and her mother) like a time travel one or one where everyone come back from the dead? They wouldn't affect this story at all and would be completely separated they would just contain those characters. I'm already planning on doing a book for 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th year but this could be a side project if anyone wanted??

Thank you for sticking around through all this, all the "carry on"s on the last note were super motivating thanks guys.

hopefully I'll update soon.

Andy