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PLATFORM 9¾ WAS FILLED with witches and wizards. To some it may be their first year, most of them were doe - eyed and had a sense of fear yet excitement laced upon their eyes. Other first years held their head up high. Way too high, but somehow upon their eyes laid a spark of fear and pressure. So you may have a little bit of empathy or sympathy. Because we all know that are two sides to every story with people like them. In fact, everyone has two sides. One that they show to the world, the other is kept to themselves.

Charlie Windsor was sorted into Gryffindor house five years ago today. Most of the Gryffindors were actually quite nice. So nice that it may seem impossible that their in the house for the lions. Others, were way too obvious that they belonged to the house of the brave. For example, the Marauders. The whole lot of them made Charolette roll her eyes. So hard and so far into her head that she might find a brain— if she had one with have the deal with them for every single class.

But Sirius' younger sister and Regulus' other half : Lyra Anne Black was one of Charlie's best friends. She was a Slytherin. She was the total opposite of what Charolette was. Charlie was outgoing, reckless, and brave. Sure, she has her moments of vulnerability, but don't we all ?

Lyra on the other hand, was unsociable, ambitious, and quite sly. She wasn't the slyest or smoothest person in the world but she tries. She's a little baby snake training to fight her prey. Whatever, or whoever that might be. They are the epitome of opposites attract.

Lyra was a year younger than the Windsor girl but that didn't stop them from becoming friends. Charlie and Regulus have met— multiple times during their time at Hogwarts. Charlie didn't want anything to do with that Sirius Black.

Charlie and Lrya Anne we're soulmates. Not lovers because soulmates don't have to be lovers ; they can be friends, family, or even your cat. It's a diverse word. That's what's so lovely about the word soulmate.

CHAROLETTE SPOTTED THE BLACK haired girl along with Regulus, who was holding her hand tightly. But not Sirius... Interesting thought Charlie. Maybe he's off with Potter? Lyra has told me many times that Sirius never had the best relationship with their parents or any other family member. Including Lyra. They used to be so close but as well all know, shit's complex. Especially people like the Blacks. It reminded Charlie of her own family... if you could call them that, even after 5 years years.

People come and go. It's just life, the harsh reality. One of the harsh realities. It can either be a good thing or bad thing for that person to get out of your life. For Charlie... it's was a good thing. But for Lyra she didn't know.

The Blacks hated Charolette Windsor. She was from a wealthy and powerful family— She is the princess of Britain after all... but she was a muggleborn. A filthy mudblood with more power then they could ever have.

They envied her, the whole lot of them. The Blacks, the Malfoys— all of them. How dare she have more privilege and power then them ?

So Charlie made her way into the train— not wanting to interfere with the Blacks. She wouldn't want the same accident that she made in her 2nd year. I won't give all the details but I'll just give you three words : scary, embarrassing, and messy. I'll let you have your own imagination of what happened.

The teen held onto her suitcase and her cage— which contained her pet cat : Lucy. A sweet and small grey kitten, who had slightly darker stripes on her soft gray fur. Timothy was with her as well but he had to leave a couple minutes ago, he had to take care of his wife and new born daughter. But that story is for another time. ( Wait 'til you see... )

" I MISSED YOU SO much. " said Lyra, squeezing her best friend close. Charlie, of course returned the hug, a warm smile creeped her face. For a fraction of a moment.

Soon after the pair were entering one of the compartments, completely oblivious to who was in there.

Windsor opened the sliding compartment door to see four figures, laughing and joyfully munching on their treats from one of old ladies. It was the Maruders. The four boys stopped whatever that is their doing, their loud laugther turning into silence while the boy named Remus Lupin, who had dirty blone hair and a scar on his face. It lookd liked something a beast would do but Charlie didn't want to question it further...

Lyra on the other hand, had her ' bitch ' face on directly at Sirius who's shocked faced turned into indifference. " Ly... " started Charlie " You are alright ? " she said concerned.

Remus Lupin looked up to the black haired girl with a look of empathy. It was like he knew why she was angry at Sirius. He had the warm smile that he knew always calmed her. She had always had a crush on Lupin but Charlie teased her about it from time to time.

Peter Pettigrrew and James Potter looked at the Blacks with concern. " I get why your angry but it's for the best. Annie. "

" You're got allowed to all me that anymore, Sirius. " she spat like a snake angrily stepping out of the compartment. Leaving Charlie behind  " What did you idiots do to her ! " Oh she was getting heated like a kettle.

" It's better if you don't ask, Windsor. " and with that information in mind the young girl went out of the compartment racing to find her best friend.