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I sit at a table watching Ron and Hermione argue while holding their pets. "A cat? Is that what they told you?!Looks more like a pig with hair if you ask me!" Ron stated. To which Hermione rolled her eyes.

"Oh that's rich coming from that mselly old shoe brush! It's all right Crookshanks you just ignore the mean little boy." Hermione cooed to her fat, ginger cat. "Harry!" Ron exclaimed making me look over to the stares. "Harry." HErmione grinned. "Hey Harry." I said in a montone voice before focusing my attention on a wanted poster ahead of me.

"Egypt. What's it like?" Harry asked looking at the paper clipping. "Brilliant. loads of old stuff like mummies, tombs, even Scabbers enjoyed himself." Ron said looking at his pet rat. "You know the egyptians used to worship cats?" Hermione held up Crookshanks.

"Yeah, along with the dung beetle." Ron said giving her an incredualous look. "Not flashing that clip again are you Ron?" One of the twins asked rounding the corner. "I haven't shown anyone." He defended. "No not a soul." The other teased.

"Unless you count Tom the landlord, the day maid, the night maid, the barkeeper, the wizard from Belgium and Jessy." They listed off picking up the paper. "Can I not be mentioned in this conversation?" Jessy asked in annoyance. The twins shrugged and sat beside her and Hermione.

Mrs. Weasley began to make sure Harry had everything. When he had confirmed to her that he was ready Mr. Weasley pulled him aside. I scowled knowing most likely it was about Black. I refused to acknowledge the monster as anthing other than Black.

I stood up and walked upstairs quickly. I knew Harry was probably worried about why I was acting cold. I lugged my trunk closer to the door and secured Moon atop the trunk.

My black and white speckled owl was staring at me curiously as I checked under my bed for anything that may be stuffed underneath. I groaned realizing the only thing underneath was the Monster Book of monsters.

It had repeatedly tried to bite me when I recieved it and now I had bandages on two fingers and one on my cheek where the cover had cut me when it jumped at me. I quickly grabbed the bound book and shoved it in my trunk as it struggled in my grip. "Nope not today! Argh! Get in stupid book!" I said and finally managed to lock my trunk with the growling book now inside.

I tramped downstairs once more to see everyone rushing upstairs to grab their trunks. I smirked and continued on my path my trunk behind me. I tugged on my jean jacket over my grey and white striped shirt. "Jessy, are you ready? Good. That makes it earier in all honesty. The ministry car will be here soon.

Will you be ok? I mean what with Black on the loose......" Mrs. Weasley said as she noticed me. "I'll be fine. I have a wand don't I?" I said staring at her. She paused before smiling. "If you say so Dear." She walked off and I stared after her with my mouth open in shock and annoyance.

"If you say so dear"? What does that mean?! I shake my head and lean against the wall only to hear faint yelling. I turn my head and see another wanted poster beside me. I narrowed me eyes and ripped it off the wall.

I stared down at it, holding it in my shaking hands. "We'll see each other again. I know it, Black." I whispered before ripping it in half. Unknown to me Harry watched in concern. I buttoned my jacket and made sure my light black hair was decent before we all left the Leaky Cauldron for the Hogwarts Express.

I sat closest to the window and watched as we drove to King's Cross. I couldn't help but think of the image of Black on the wanted posters. "Why now?" I mumbled aloud. Everyone turned to me and I shrank in my seat.

"Sorry. Didn't realize." I said and turned away desicivly. "What's been up with Jessy? I noticed she seems different than usual." Harry muttered to Ron and Hermione. I glanced at them in annoyance. "You suck at whispering." I said and they looked away guiltily.

We finally arrived at King's Cross and we hurried to get on Platform 9 and 3/4. Mrs. Weasley ran after the train holding Scabbers. "Ron. Keep up with your rat!" She chastised as we pulled away. I couldn't help but snicker as we searched for an empty compartment.

"Let's go in here. It's the only other one." Hermione said opening the door to reveal a sleeping figure hidden under a jacket. I sat opposite the man and listened to the clacking of the train of the rails. "Professor R. J. Lupin." Hermione said.

"How is it you know everything? How does she know everything?" Ron asked us and Hermione rolled her eyes again. "It's on his case, Ronald." She said pointing at his case above us. "Oh. That makes sense then." Ron said in embarresment.

"So, Jessy what've you been up to?" Harry asked and I raised an eyebrow. "Been forced to stay with Malfoy's family. *Shudders* Bloody nightmare." I said crossing my arms. "Since my godfather is impossible to find I had to stay with them. Blood family or whatnot." I muttered.

"At least my form got signed so I can go to Hogsmeade." Harry looked away at those words. "What happened to you? To go to the Leaky Cauldron?" I asked. Harry turned to us and proceeded to explain how he blew his aunt up into a giant human balloon.

I winced. "Yikes." I hissed but noticed the temperature drop considerably. The train came to a stop, "Why are we stopping? We can't be there yet." Harry said and Ron peered out the window which started to ice over. The lights flickered off and our breathes billowed in front of us.

I clutched my arms, rubbing them despite my jacket. "There's something moving out there." Ron said. Voices could be heard in the hall as students peered out of their compartments in confusion. A shadow stood in front of our compartment door and a scabbed hand pulled it open slowly.

My eys widened in shock, Dementor. It moved towards Harry who looked ill. He feinted and the figure jumped and pointed his wand at it. It immediatley backed off as a silvery wisp flew out of his wand.

I sat beside Harry and started shaking him as the lights came back on and the air became warmer. The man pulled out a bar of chocolate as Harry came to.  As we helped him sit up he offered it to him. "Here. It's chocolate it should help." Harry took it and bit into it.

"I best go speak with the conductor." The figure said and walked out of the compartment. It can't be can it? I sat back down on my seat and watched Harry in concern. "Did you hear the girl screaming?" He asked and we all looked on in confusion.

"Harry nobody screamed." Hermione said. "Yeah not even Jessy." Ron said and I smacked the back of his head. "Ouch." He grumbled and I sat back with a huff. "It's because I know what they are, Ronald." I said looking away with my arms crossed.

"How?" I didn't respond and they became immersed in a conversation with Harry. I left to change into my robes. As I passed I could whispers. They were probably thinking about Black. Of course it didn't help we shared a surname. Of course we did.

My father cursed me with his last name. Making people question if I would snap and kill them. Of course the trio didn't know. I don't want them too. they don't need to know.

As I was about to enter the compartment their words made me freeze. "She's been acting off ever since she heard Black escaped." A voice, Ron, said. "I saw her rip a wanted poster in half earlier today." another voice, Harry, responded. "So what? Everyone reacts to news differently. Shock is a common reaction. Leave her alone about it. Who knows she might return to normal as the year progresses." A third more female voice, Hermione, reprimanded them.

I chose this as the time to enter. "Best hurry up. We'll be there soon." I said pointing to the dark sky outside. I take a deep breathe. Hopefully this year isn't chaotic.

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