The Night We Met (one.)

The Night We Met (one.)

Summary: A typical Hogwarts student's story begins at age eleven, with an acceptance letter being mailed by owl. That was almost all of their stories, all except Adina Jackson. She found herself trotting in at thirteen years old. No wizarding handbook could prepare her for the years ahead of her, the memories she'd make, or the boy she'd meet. And with a life-altering experience, Adina will fight to keep her friends protected from whose she's become all while the wizarding world grows darker with the return of Voldemort and his death eaters on the rise, threatening the life of the one she loves.

pairings: Harry James Potter x Blackgirl Oc! (all are welcome to read!!)

Word count: 2k

Warnings: slow,slow,slow(burn!); so buckle up for tension and angst

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IT HAD been exactly a week since Adina had found out about Her wizarding abilities and ancestry. It had also been a week since she had visited a rather strange place called Diagon Alley.

Needless to say, the whole week had been a headache. Adina hardly knew anything about being a wizard and now she was to attend a school two years behind and learn more foreign material.

Adina should be the one excited about the new journey she was about to embark on but, she was anything but excited. Unlike her father Liam, who was seemingly bouncing through the train station in glee, remembering his days at Hogwarts.

"Liam, please slow down, you know these heels are killing me!" Athena called after her husband, who seemed to be miles ahead of her.

"Well hurry along darling!" Liam teased. "Oh, Merlin, how I remember these days when we used to run through the station or the treats from Honeydukes cart, Godric I could go for some chocolate frogs right now," Liam said with a bright smile on his face.

"We?" Adina said, narrowing her eyes.

"Yes, me and Ja—, nevermind. I just remember the great times I had at Hogwarts, and I only wish the same for you." Liam said, giving Adina a small hug.

Adina chuckled, she wasn't sure that was possible. Outside of Katie in the muggle world, Adina didn't really have friends so what if she suffered the same misfortune at Hogwarts.

"Dina," Liam said.

Adina looked up at her father. "Yes."

"You will be fine, just be yourself that's all you can ever give anyone," Liam said, patting her shoulders lightly. "Here it is." He said, pointing to a brick wall.

"Adina, be as brave as I know you are, sweetheart," Athena said, tucking a curl behind Adina's ear.

Adina raised a brow looking around at the trains that surrounded her. "Thanks, mum, but dad, I think you've forgotten how to get to the station." She said, crossing her arms.

"No, he hasn't!" A voice chirped.

"It's right this way!" Followed by another.

Adina watched as two tall redheads zip past her, suddenly disappearing into the brick wall ahead of her. Her jaw dropped, and she couldn't believe what she was witnessing.

Magic.

"I told you, I'd never forgotten where this place is," Liam stated.

"I can't do this," Adina shook her head backing away from the wall.

"Yes you can Adina, and you will." Liam encouraged, holding on to her shoulders.

"Look." Liam continued, he pointed at two young wizards who sped through the brick wall with the brightest smiles on their little faces, "If they can do it, so can you."

Adina sighed, taking in a deep breath. "Okay, let's do this."

"We can do it as a family if you'd like?" Athena added.

"Yes please," Adina said.

So together Athena, Liam, and Adina grabbed a hold of her cart and sprinted toward the brick wall shooting to the other side. Adina gasped, she had never seen such a sight. Hundreds of what she assumed to be witches and wizards were all around her. She even got a glimpse of the two red-headed twins from earlier, except they were surrounded by even more redheads; they were a rather large family Adina thought. She watched as more mothers and fathers cried as they shipped their young boys and girls off to the same school she'd be attending. She had five minutes, just five short minutes until she had to leave her family and home behind.

"Dina, It's time," Liam said.

Adina took in a shaky breath, pursing her lips trying not to cry. "Do you really think I will be a great witch?" She sniffled, a single tear dropping from her eye.

"More than great, In fact, I think you'll be one of the strongest witches of your year. You excel in London, you'll excel at Hogwarts." Her father complimented

"Oh, father!" Adina said, jumping into her father Liam's arms, not wanting to let go.

Athena joined them, rocking Adina back and forth, she would miss her daughter, but she knew it was time. She just prayed that she and Liam kept her away long enough to protect her, to ensure that he was really gone.

"I love you, my sweet girl," Athena said, placing a tender kiss on Adina's temple.

"I love you too, so much," Adina said, She turned towards the train making small strides to it, 'Wait! Please, please remember to write to me, I'd like a letter every week." She said.

"We promise!" Liam said, waving her off with Athena by his side.

Sucking in a deep breath, Adina got into the jam-packed line of students eager to enter the train toward Hogwarts. Their energy was rubbing off on her because her anxiety began to subside giving way to what she hoped was excitement and not nausea.

••••

Adina entered the train looking around for an empty cart to sit in, to be alone and gather her thoughts. To her dismay, they were all full and busy. Each car was packed with friends laughing with each other, discussing what had happened over their summer, how they'd gotten taller. And seeing that quickly made her anxiety return. Eventually, Adina stumbled upon an empty car, or at one least she thought was empty. There was an older looking gentleman slumped inside, wearing dingy brown clothing, and was snoring so loud it was as if he could derail the train.

"Geez," Adina whispered, slipping inside, It was better than sitting in the hallway if that was even allowed.

Adina heard the train's last horn. Five minutes before they took off to Hogwarts. She stood on the balls of her feet thrusting her heavy carryon up top, but not before grabbing a book to keep her company. The least she could do was entertain herself on the commute, while the peculiar man in front of her slept. Adina sat back, opening her book and falling into quite the trance by the words on the pages, so much so she hadn't noticed that three more students had joined her in the cabin.

"Hermione just keep your bloody cat away from my Scabbers!" One of them croaked.

Could they see her? Maybe if she used the book as a shield they'd miss her. Adina thought

"Crookshanks wants nothing to do with your rat, he is gentle and wouldn't hurt a fly!" A girl said.

"He's a carnivorous monster, just keep him in li—." the voice croaked again.

"Guys." One of them whispered, interrupting the others bickering.

Adina hadn't moved a muscle, so maybe they had noticed the snoring man and not Adina. And Adina only hoped they noticed the snoring man.

"Erm, excuse me." A soft voice said.

Slowly, Adina removed the book from her face revealing an interesting sight. Her eyes panned from a red-headed boy who carried a large brown garden rat, then to a raven-haired boy with circular glasses, intense blue eyes, and a strange scar. Next was the girl who spoke to Adina, she was beautiful with bushy brown hair and bangs.

"Hi," Adina mumbled.

"Ello." The redhead said.

"Not to be rude, but you are?" The girl asked, eyeing Adina up and down.

Adina took in a deep breath, closing her book placing it beside herself. "I'm Adina." She said.

"Well, I'm Hermione Granger," Hermione said, extending her hand for a shake.

Hesitantly Adina latched on, shaking Hermione's warm hand with a timid smile.

"This is Ron and Harry." The two boys grinned standing behind Hermione.

"Are you a first-year? I mean you look nothing like one, but are you?" Hermione asked, taking a seat next to Adina.

"Erm, yes, and no I suppose," Adina stuttered.

Ron and Harry took a seat across from Adina, staring intently as Hermione questioned her. Their stares made her feel as though she was under a bright spotlight.

"What does that mean? How can you not be a first year, we've never seen you before." Ron said.

"Just a bit behind I guess, but I'm actually a third-year," Adina said, beginning to sweat.

"More than a bit, that's two bloody years," Ron said.

Adina nodded, truthfully she knew this would happen, her new classmates would interrogate her about 'where she had been for the past two years.' And to be quite frank, she didn't have a good excuse.

"That's all right, nothing wrong with a late start." Harry chimed in, sending Adina a short smile.

"Yeah," Adina chuckled lightly.

"Well, welcome to Hogwarts," Ron said while petting Scabbers.

••••

Adina hadn't noticed but she'd fallen asleep, she woke up shivering but noticed she wasn't the only one. Harry, Hermione, and Ron were all up and seemed to be feeling the same way.

Every inch of Ron was trembling, and every breath he took came out frosty. "Bloody hell it's freezing," He said.

"The trains stopped," Hermione said, with a frown forming on her face "Why has it stopped?"

Suddenly, the whole cabin went silent, and Adina's heart rate slowed as her face saddened, tears at the cusps of her eyes. She felt like all the happiness in her life was rapidly seeping out of her, and her cabin mates were feeling identical. Ron looked terrified curling up to Scabbers, while Hermione sniffled, and Harry stared off wide-eyed to the space next to Adina. The next thing Adina knew a large grey hooded creature pried open their cabin door, slipping inside. The creature glanced around at all their petrified faces, but it then focused its sights on Harry. Leaning down It began attacking him, seemingly sucking his face off with a vigorous force. Quickly, Harry's face began to almost fade away as the creature growled, feeding on Harry's defenseless body.

"Harry." Hermione whimpered.

The rest of the cabin watched horrified as the hooded figure sucked the life away from Harry. Suddenly the snoring man shot up from his slumber holding his wand to the creature. A wispy grey light seeped from the tip of his wand causing the figure to release Harry, and with a bitter screech, it floated out of the cabin. Harry dropped to the floor with a groan, as the man leaned down to aid him. Adina felt the life come back to her instantly, she shook off the horrid feelings that she felt only moments before.

"What...What was that!" Ron stammered.

"A dementor." The man told the frazzled students.

"Professor Lupin, will Harry be alright?" Hermione asked, crouching down beside them both.

Professor? Adina thought.

"He'll be fine, he just needs this." Professor Lupin said, pulling out a piece of chocolate. Breaking apart a small piece, he fed it to a weak Harry.

"What's a dementor?" Adina said, staring down at Professor Lupin.

"A dementor is a dark creature that feeds on human happiness. Nasty they are," He explained.

As he spoke to Adina she could finally take in his features, Professor Lupin had shaggy light brown hair and a face covered in scars.

"He will be fine, Ms. Granger, you all just tend to him, I believe we've arrived anyway. I'm going to check on the other students." Professor Lupin said, before swiftly exiting the cabin.

What a great start to the year.

•••

It seemed like it took almost an eternity to get settled into Hogwarts. The halls were buzzing with commotion as witches and wizards headed to the great hall for the first night's feast.

"Ms.Jackson." A raspy voice called from behind Adina.

Adina turned around to find herself facing a rather tall older woman, who donned the most formal gown she'd ever seen, complemented by an interesting black hat. Almost identical to all the wizard hats she had seen before on television.

"Yes?"Adina said, still uncertain about how the woman knew her name. She thought no one knew her here except the students she briefly met on the train.

"Lovely to meet you, I'm Professor McGonagall and I'll be taking you to see Professor Dumbledore." Professor McGonagall said,  taking hold of Adina's elbow pulling her through the thick crowd of students.

"Why am I going to see Professor Dumbledore?" Adina asked, struggling to keep up with Professor McGonagall's quick pace.

"To be sorted." Professor McGonagall said quickly.

"Sorted?" Adina said.

"You will see, Jackson." Professor McGonagall asserted in a stern tone.

The pair reached a lonely hallway, they stood side by side in front of an odd statue before Professor McGonagall uttered a phrase.

"Sherbert Lemon." She said.

And with that, the statue moved aside revealing a winding passage of stairs.

"If you will." Professor McGonagall gestured.

Adina took in a deep breath before climbing the winding passage. When she reached the top, she noticed a tall man with long white hair and a beard just as long to match.

"Hello, Ms.Jackson, it is so wonderful to have you this year, please, take a seat." He said, as a chair suddenly appeared beside Adina. She took a seat facing Professor Dumbledore as he sat on the edge of his desk.

"You... I recognize you, you're the voice from last week." Adina said.

"Well, I hate to be reduced to something as inadequate as 'the voice'," Dumbledore chuckled. "But yes, I am the voice from last week, and I suppose you know why you're here now."

"Yes, I'm a witch," Adina said with uncertainty.

"Exactly!' Dumbledore said, clapping his rather large hands together," and so you must be sorted into your house."

"My house?" Adina said, narrowing her eyes.

"Yes, at Hogwarts there are four houses. Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Each student must be selected into one, now I believe the sorting hat is ready to decide Adina."

"Oh, I am." A saggy brown hat uttered from the shelf above. "And I believe we've got a hard worker here, Dumbledore."

Adina jumped, as the hat continued to speak while Dumbledore carried it towards her "Maybe Hufflepuff could fit, I sense that she’s patient." The hat continued.

"Now, let us get you sorted," Dumbledore said, placing the hat on top of her head.

She could hear it thinking, and it was anything but subtle with its comments.

"Mmm...right, this perfect dumbledore, not as difficult as I thought. Hm, she’s brave, hard-working as I mentioned, loyal how very loyal." The hat continued, reading Adina like an open book.

“But there’s something about her bravery, it’s not of the typical kind, but it’ll do.” The sorting hat frowned.

"Does it usually take this long, am I doing something wrong?" Adina asked Dumbledore, who stood watching the process.

"There is no time length with the sorting hat, only accuracy," Dumbledore replied.

"But where to put you, it was very courageous for you to show up here at a time like this. So it better be, Gryffindor!" The hat shouted.

Dumbledore swiftly removed the hat from Adina's head placing it on his desk. He then moved swiftly toward a wardrobe that sat in the corner of his study. He pulled out a long black robe with red on its inside.

"Put these on, and you ought to head down to the great hall you don't want to miss the feast," He said. "Oh and Ms. Jackson make sure to sit with your house, you will meet wonderful people in Gryffindor."

"Thank you," Adina mumbled, slipping on the robe he gave her.

She looked down at the small patch that decorated the barren black and red robe releasing a small chuckle.

"Congratulations Ms.Jackson," Dumbledore smirked.

....

Eventually, Adina made it to the great hall that was filled with all of Hogwarts students. Looking up and down the aisle she tried to find her house's table.

Yellow, blue, green...red! She thought to herself panning up and down the rows.

The Gryffindor table was filled, as more students were sorted into the house. Adina made her way to an empty seat sliding in hoping to not be noticed.

....

"Blimey, there's a lot of first years for Gryffindor," Ron said.

"Well, I believe that's a good thing, rather here than Slytherin," Hermione said, mugging the Slytherin table before returning to her book.

"Pottah, Pottah!" Draco nagged, causing Harry to turn around.

"Is it true you fainted?' Draco teased. "Like actually fainted?"

"Shove off Malfoy," Ron said, before whipping himself and Harry back around.

"Just forget it," Hermione whispered to Harry while scowling at Draco.

Draco Malfoy was a bully and an insufferable one at that, he jabbed at Harry whenever he could, all because Harry rejected him their first year. Not too far down the table, Harry noticed the girl from the train again. He had wondered where she went after she got off the train, but he figured she had gotten lost or was placed in another house.

"Hey.' Harry nudged Ron's shoulder while tapping Hermione. "Isn't that the girl from earlier?"

Hermione leaned forward looking past the heads of her fellow housemates. "Yes I suppose it is, I wasn't aware she was in Gryffindor,"  Hermione said.

Ron scoffed. "I don't think she was either." He paused watching her. "I mean look at the girl, she looks like a bloody lost chicken."

Hermione sighed, "We should invite her over."

"What?' Ron said. "We hardly know her."

Hermione scoffed, rolling her eyes at her stubborn friend.

"Well let's get to know her, she could at least use a few tour guides," Harry said.

"Pretty sure that's Percy's job," Ron grumbled.

"Pss," Hermione called in Adina's direction.

Immediately, Adina looked up locking eyes with Hermione. Hermione waved her over, Adina, who was in disbelief pointed at herself, prompting Hermione to shake her head 'yes.' They watched as Adina slowly walked over, Hermione pushed aside her things making room for Adina next to her.

"Well, hello again," Hermione said as Adina took a seat beside her.

"Hi," Adina said.

"Erm, we didn't know you were a Gryffindor," Harry said.

"Oh yeah, I just got sorted upstairs with Dumbledore," Adina said.

"Oh." The trio said.

"I still don't get how you missed the first two years, and now you're here," Ron said.

Adina shrugged."I'm not sure of it myself. My parents felt I wasn't ready for Hogwarts, I suppose." She said.

"And now you are? That's just bloody strange." Ron mumbled.

"Ron I think you've asked enough questions, don't overwhelm her," Harry said, looking at Adina.

"Thanks," Adina mumbled, looking down and away from Harry.

"Yeah," Harry said, clearing his throat.

The four students watched as the last first year was sorted into their house, Ravenclaw.

"Thank Godric that's over." Ron groaned, 'Now we can eat." he smiled.

Harry and Hermione chuckled at Ron's eagerness to eat, and eat they did. The entire Gryffindor table had plates stacked high with all the delicious food Hogwarts had to offer. And they all definitely had to unbutton their pants afterward.

....

More than an hour had passed since Adina's 'house perfect,' whom she later discovered was Ron's older brother Percy, had brought them to the Gryffindor Dormitories. There were four girls she would be sharing her dorm with, Parvati and Padma Patil, Lavender Brown, and Hermione Granger. They all had left for the common room immediately after dropping their trunks off. Although Hermione was gracious enough to stay with her, showing her around their well-sized dorm, she eventually left to enjoy the common room with the rest of Gryffindor house. But Adina decided to stay right on her bed. Every part of her wanted to go down the steps and introduce herself, even make a friend. But she couldn't, she was scared. She was in a new school with different faces and a whole new atmosphere. And new always made her skin crawl.

"Hey," Hermione said, snapping Adina from her thoughts.

"Hello," Adina said

Hermione walked over, now stripped from her formal robes and wearing a grey wool sweater paired with blue jeans, her hair pulled back and out of her face, Hermione was certainly a beautiful girl. She plopped down next to Adina, pursing her lips, seemingly holding back a comment.

"What if we went down together," Hermione said abruptly.

"Hm?" Adina said.

"I know you're nervous, scared even. So it helps to have someone by your side,"  Hermione said.

Adina took a deep breath, shooting Hermione a small smile. "I suppose." She said.

"Then let's go, I'm sure everyone is excited to meet you. As they've already been talking about you." Hermione admitted, grabbing Adina's hand and pulling her out of the dorm room.

"They have?" Adina quipped.

The pair made their way down the steps, once out in the open Adina took a look around. There was so much commotion; The redheaded twins She had encountered earlier were laughing, along with Harry and Ron playing with what seemed like miniature fireworks. Lavender and the Patil twins were giggling by the fire, while other students were either studying or chatting with the friends they hadn't seen all summer long.

"Everyone!" Hermione boomed, causing the common room to go quiet with only a few audible whispers left.

"This is Adina, she's new here and sort of nervous, let's make her feel at home," Hermione said.

Adina looked up as she watched all eyes on her, until Lavender spoke up, breaking the silence. "Adina come sit with us." She waved her over, patting a seat right next to her.

"Okay," Adina said, letting out the breath she had been holding in.

Adina sat next to Lavender as Hermione quickly joined them. She gave the Patil twins a small smile, who gave her small waves in return.

"So what do you think of the school so far," Lavender asked.

"Erm, I like it, It is definitely magical," Adina said.

The girls all let out small laughs. "That's for certain, just wait for defense against the dark arts," Parvati said.

"Or transfiguration," Padma added with a chuckle.

"You will love it here, I'll make it my mission," Hermione said, with a hand on Adina's shoulder

And so far she had. The girls were going on about the different classes and who was the cutest boy to attend Hogwarts was. Adina couldn't help but laugh at how Padma went on and on about a fifth-year named Cedric.

"He is the hottest guy at Hogwarts, I swear," Padma said.

Hermione leans in, whispering to Adina. "We should go over to them, so you can meet the twins and get to know Harry and Ron better," She said.

"Okay." Adina agreed

Hermione and Adina both said their goodbyes to the girls, making their way over to the corner where the twins, Harry, and Ron sat. "Good evening Granger, who's your friend," Fred said looking past Hermione eyeing Adina.

"This is Adina, Adina—," Hermione stammered, realizing she never got her last name.

"Jackson. My name is Adina Jackson." She said.

"Sorry," Hermione chuckled, shaking her head.

"it's alright," Adian said with a small smile.

"Adina, that's a pretty name for a pretty girl." George flirts sending her a wink

Adina looked down and away from him feeling her dark cheeks warm up.

"George leave the bloody girl alone, she just got here," Ron said, shoving his brother's knee.

"Here pull up a seat," Fred said.

"Right here." George followed.

Adina chuckled looking at both twins as she sat between them. "Do all twins do that here?" Adina asked.

"Do what." George leaned in.

"Finish one another's sentences, I just notice Padma and Pavarti do it as well," Adina said.

"Well, when you have an 'other half'." Fred started

"Yes!" They both beamed.

Adina couldn't help but crack a smile, as the twins were so lively. She quickly found herself enjoying their company.

"I have a strange question," Adina said.

"Okay, out with it," Ron said, leaning in.

"I overheard some girls talking about something called quidditch, Is it a sport? I played football back at home, so I was just curious." Adina explained.

All their mouths seemed to hang open forever, especially Harry's. "You've never heard of quidditch where have you been," Harry said.

Adina shrugged, facing him, "Not at Hogwarts." She snickered.

"Well quidditch is the best game ever, I'm a seeker for the Gryffindor team. You should watch us play one day or at least come to a practice, get a feel for it." Harry said, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Sure. I'd be honored to.." Adiana said smiling.

"Brilliant!" Harry said.

"Alright, everyone!' Percy shouted. 'Off to bed curfew is in exactly ten minutes. No lollygagging." He said, looking directly at his brothers.

"Whatever, Perc," Ron said, slinging his robe over his shoulder.

Pushing in her chair and cleaning up, Adina decided to say something to the small group left downstairs. "Thanks for hanging out with me," She murmured.

"Yeah, you're pretty cool," Ron said, patting her on the shoulder heading towards the boy's dormitory.

"Our pleasure Ms. Jackson," Fred smirked, slipping past her.

"Good night ladies." George sang walking behind Fred.

"I should probably go up too," Harry said walking past Hermione and Adina.

"Goodnight Harry." Hermione Chirped

"Goodnight Hermione, it was nice meeting you, Adina," Harry said, smiling.

"Nice meeting you too." Adina waved to him.

"We should probably head upstairs before Percy throws one of his head boy fits," Hermione said.

"What?" Adina said.

Hermione giggled. "Oh nothing, hopefully, you don't find out." She said.

"Okay," Adina said, following Hermione upstairs.

Hermione and Adina finally made their way to bed, Tucking themselves under the thick bedspreads.

"See.' Hermione yawned. "Nothing to be afraid of."

"Thank you, Hermione, and goodnight," Adina whispered.

"You're welcome and goodnight as well." said Hermione.

That night Adina went to bed with a smile plastered on her face. She was no longer afraid of Hogwarts or the people inside. And She was ready to embark on her journey.

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The night we met (prologue)

Summary: A typical Hogwarts student's story begins at age eleven, with an acceptance letter being mailed by owl. That was almost all of their stories, all except Adina Jackson. She found herself trotting in at thirteen years old. No wizarding handbook could prepare her for the years ahead of her, the memories she'd make, or the boy she'd meet. And with a life-altering experience, Adina will fight to keep her friends protected from whose she's become all while the wizarding world grows darker with the return of Voldemort and his death eaters on the rise, threatening the life of the one she loves.

pairings: Harry James Potter x Blackgirl Oc! (all are welcome to read!!)

Word count: 2k

Warnings: slow,slow,slow(burn!); so buckle up for tension and angst

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Prologue:

IT WAS an unusually warm summer afternoon in London, causing the Jackson's to leave their windows ajar, hoping to catch any scarce summer breeze they could.

"Morning mum," Adina said, placing a firm kiss on her mother's temple then doing the same to her father's.

Her mother grinned at Adina as she bounced from the dining table to the kitchen, scavenging for a bite to eat.

"How are you feeling this morning, lovebug?" Her mother asked.

"Erm suns out, plus Katie and I plan on rollerblading this afternoon, so I'd say excellent," Adina said, grinning at her mother.

Her mother Athena was a beautiful woman, she had jet black curls with hints of grey that complimented her brown skin. Athena was an intelligent woman, She taught at the primary school that their youngest; Adina's only younger brother, Jonathan attended.

"What about the pair of you?" Adina asked, pouring her cereal.

"Just fine, your father and I were running to the grocery mart this afternoon, maybe I could make you and Katie lunch after your rollerblade," Athena said.

"Yeah, I'd love that," Adina said.

Adina tilted her head, watching her father who was in deep thought. "Daddy, what's got you so quiet?" She asked.

Not that her father was the loquacious type, but he was never this quiet, especially with her. Liam was different from the rest of the Jackson's, he had farrier skin, a stern face that was paired with generous grey eyes.

Liam sighed, placing his morning newspaper down. "Sorry love just thinking this morning, that's all," Liam said. "And I do hope you and Katie have fun today, responsible fun that is."

"We will dad, always do," Adina said.

Adina stopped, listening to her eerily quiet home hoping to hear the rattle of her younger brother Johnathan's footsteps.

"Not that I care much, but where is Johnny?" Adina asked.

"He's staying at your Aunt and Uncles this weekend," Athena said.

Adina's eyes flicked between her parents."Why's that?" She asked, stuffing a spoon full of cereal in her mouth.

As she looked at her parents she couldn't help but feel the tension between the pair. She watched as her mother frowned at her father with a look of guilt spread on her face. While her father's eyes told another story, his story was hiding something. Adina could tell by the way his lips were pursed together and his nose flared, all while glaring at Athena.

"Something I should know?" Adina said.

"No, he's with your Aunt and Uncle, now it's almost noon shouldn't you be getting ready?" Liam said sternly.

Adina nodded her head slowly. "Right." She said.

Adina walked up the winding stairs that led to her bedroom, she still couldn't fathom why her parents would ship Johnathan off to stay with their Aunt and Uncle with who they had a horrible relationship with. She tried not to let it bother her, but the thought was still lingering in the back of her mind. But she trusted her parent's because one thing stood, her parents weren't liars.

••••

That afternoon all was well, and Adina felt more alive than ever. She and Katie raced down their favorite looped path that led to a beautiful lake and greenery space not far from their homes. They found this place together but separate years ago, Adina had helped Katie when she witnessed the blonde girl practically take flight off her pink retro bike, slamming onto the concrete sidewalk. And ever since that spring afternoon, they'd been inseparable.

"Katie, slow down we don't need you taking flight again," Adina said, teasing her taller best friend.

"Oh shut it, at least I can fly," Katie said, spreading her arms wide like an eagle rolling down the winding path.

Adina rolled her brown eyes skating faster, catching up with Katie she grabbed her waist pulling them both down. The girls hit the soft green grass and burst into fits of laughter.

"I hate you," Katie said, ripping pieces of grass tossing them at Adina.

"Oh, you love me," Adina said, tossing some grass back.

"I know," Katie said, slipping out of her socks and skates. "Join me?"

Adina smirked, taking Katie's extended hand. "Depends on what it is." She said.

"How about this!" Katie shouted, splashing a fair amount of the lake's cool water right onto Adina's face.

"Oh my goodness, Katie Olsen I am going to destroy you," Adina shouted, rushing to toss water back at Katie.

The girls let out screams of joy as they splashed water back and forth eventually soaking each other.

"Alright, I reckon that's enough I look like a wet dog." Katie gasped, catching her breath.

"Yeah, excellent idea," Adina said, tossing herself onto a nearby bench that overlooked the lake.

Katie eventually did the same, ringing the water out of her long blonde hair. "So, what's this sketchy news you wanted to tell me about?"

"Right.' Adina said, sucking in a deep breath. "My parents, well mostly dad, were acting strange at breakfast. I asked them where Johnny was and they insisted he was with my Aunt and Uncle, but their interaction was weird."

"Wait, don't your parents not get along with your Aunt and Uncle?" Katie asked, still playing with her hair.

"Yes, exactly! So why send Johnny to be tortured by those stuck up brutes," Adina said.

"Maybe they've made up and you don't know about it," Katie said, shrugging her shoulders.

"That still doesn't explain them sending Johnny away, it's not like they are going anywhere this weekend, and even if they were I usually babysit him," Adina said.

Katie sucked her teeth, truthfully she was just as confused as Adina. For as long as she had known the Jackson's they vocalized their distaste for their 'fancier' Aunt and Uncle.

"Maybe they just wanted a weekend alone with you," Katie said.

"Maybe, but not likely," Adina muttered.

Adina felt warmth in her hand, she looked down and saw Katie's hand was tangled into hers. Adina took in a deep breath leaning on her best friend's shoulder, thinking maybe Katie was right, what if it was truly nothing.

••••

The next morning Adina stirred out of bed and began to her family's shared bathroom until she heard indistinctive whispers coming from downstairs. Quietly, she walked halfway down the stairs taking a seat on the steps.

"Are you sure Albus, is it safe? Is he gone?" Liam asked, holding Athena in his arms.

Albus?

"I am certain, she's strong like you, I can assure you, Liam, you and Athena have nothing to fear. It's time, has she received the letter?" The unfamiliar hoarse voice asked.

Letter?

"No, no not yet," Athena croaked.

Was mum crying?

"What the hell was going on." Adina thought.

"She needs to know, it's in her best interest and we can't keep Hogwarts from her forever," Liam said.

Hogwarts?

"That's it," Adina whispered to herself.

Toothbrush in hand and still in her sleep robes, she quietly walked down the remaining stairs peeking her head into the family room. To her surprise when she quietly whipped her head around the family room entrance but she only saw her parents. No unfamiliar voice, just Liam and Athena.

"Albus, we'll talk to her tonight and she will be there this year," Liam said sternly, pulling Athena into him.

Either Adina's parents had gone mad or they were talking to a block of wood inside the furnace. She wanted a closer look but couldn't risk getting caught, her mind was racing, and she knew she hadn't gone mad. Her parents were hiding something from her and she wanted to know what it was. The impatient side of Adina wanted to bust them right now and confront them, but she'd hold her tongue and wait until they told her, and hopefully, it was soon. Quickly, Adina snuck back up to the bathroom closing the door behind her. She looked at herself in the mirror slipping her bonnet off, all she could do was dread whatever it was her parents had to tell her.

••••

It was later, and Adina had begun to grow increasingly impatient and irritable with her parents. Instead of telling her the moment she woke up they decided to spend the whole day shopping, spend quality time, and finally ordering takeaway for dinner. Adina couldn't take it any longer, she practically felt she would explode from how angry and impatient she'd grown.

"Aw, your turn lovebug." Athena chuckled, as they played the second round of monopoly.

Adina rolled her eyes as a rather large vein began to bulge out her forehead. She was in no mood to play any more board games, the only game she wanted to play was her parents telling her the truth game.

"Dina, everything alright?" Liam asked, placing his large hand on her shoulder.

"That's it." She thought

"No,' Adina said. "No I am not okay, who were you speaking with this morning, and why is Johnny not here? And what is Hogwarts?" She asked, panting and almost out of breath.

Her parents stared at her in complete dismay. Not because she had just shouted at them but because she knew, she knew now, and she had witnessed magic.

"Adina, honey—." Athena began.

"No mum, just the truth, what's going on?" Adina sniffled, crossing her arms over her chest.

Liam and Athena hated having to lie and even more than that, they hated seeing Adina cry.

"Okay," Liam sighed. "Look at me Adina, everything I am about to say is true and you need to believe me," Liam said.

"Okay," Adina said.

•••

"I'm a witch, and dad... dad you're a wizard?"Adina stammered. "How is that possible?"

"It just is," Athena said, reaching across the coffee table taking hold of Adina's hand.

"And Hogwarts is a school full of kids like me?" Adina asked, still in disbelief.

"Yes and the wizard you heard us talking too.—"

"Albus," Adina said, cutting her father off.

"Yes, he wants you to attend and so do mum and me, we've kept you away long enough," Liam said.

"What, how long?" Adina asked.

"Two years," Liam admitted.

Adina scoffed. "Two years!" She said. "I still don't understand why," Adina questioned, tearing up once more.

Liam sighed deeply, taking hold of his Adina's shoulders."There are beautiful things about the wizarding world and Hogwarts, but just like every beautiful thing there is an ugly side, and Hogwarts isn't exempt I've seen it myself. I just wanted you to be ready, and now I feel as if you are." Liam said.

Adina nods, turning to her mother. "And mum, are you a witch like me?" She asked.

"No, I'm a muggle," Athen said with a half-smile.

"A what?" Adina asked.

"She is no witch or wizard that's the meaning of a muggle," Liam explained

"So, me up until thirty minutes ago, go it," Adina said.

"Adina, you've always been a witch," Athena said.

Adina scoffed, shaking her head lightly. "No apparently not since I'm not just finding out!" She shouted.

"Adina Ellie Jackson keep raising your tone and God so help me!" Athena threatened.

Adina knew not to walk into that battle so she calmed her tone immediately.

"So when do I go to Hogwarts?" Adina asked nonchalantly.

"Next week, and ideally five years," Liam said.

"Next week, five years!" Adina said in disbelief. "No I don't want to, I won't go!"

"It's already been confirmed and discussed, your mum and I have bought your books and robes. You'll be leaving September 1st." Liam said.

"I can't just leave, what about Katie, Johnny, and school, I'll be alone there," Adina said. "Don't make me." She croaked.

Liam pulled her into a warm hug, stroking her thick coily hair. "You won't, You're an amazing bright girl and you'll make lots of friends at Hogwarts ." He reassured her.

"Just give it a shot, this one year, and if you hate it as much as you do know you don't ever have to go back," Athena said.

"You...you promise." Adina stammered, crying into Liam's chest.

"I promise, but I think you'll love it as I once did," Liam said.

"I certainly hope so." Adina whimpered.

....

Authors Note:

Please reblog if you care! This is an ongoing series with Harry James Potter and a black OC I've created! Please be patient with uploads as I am a perfectionist! 

Until Next time!

Click here for Chapter one.

Advice for Fanfiction Writers

Note, these are my personal opinions but I thought they might help some people.

1) Always write for you. Not for likes or reviews/comments or favorites, write because it’s what you want to do.

2) Take a few minutes to proof read, don’t post right away. Get in the habit of editing.

3) Always leave a coherent summary. Don’t apologize or or talk to the reader in this section, let them know what the story is about. That’s what that space is there for. You don’t need to tell them it’s your first fanfiction, in fact it might color the reader’s impression of your story. Instead give readers a strong summary to keep them hooked. This leads to my next point.

4) Always stay confident. Criticism hurts, but that doesn’t mean you’re bad at writing or untalented. Keep at it, you’ve got this. Confidence shines through your work.

5) Do a little research, readers will appreciate it. I’m not sure I’ll trust a story where characters wears jeans in a medieval setting or use katana in modern London. A little bit of fact checking goes a long way.

6) Don’t hate on pairings you don’t like. This is more of a courtesy than anything, but fanfiction is about imagination and creativity. Hostility only leaves a bad impression of you on potential readers. Keep it to yourself if you can’t be nice.

7) Leave trigger warnings, please. Some readers really need them and views are not worth the emotional suffering of someone else. If you’re uncertain what might be a trigger then go ahead and note it anyway. Better safe than sorry.

8) Be yourself. Write what you want without fear. You can grow writing fanfiction, it isn’t something to be ashamed of. Many famous people did before fanfiction even had a name. Keep going and post your stories. You owe it to yourself.

How To Write The Best Kissing Scene (Tips, Expressions & Examples)

How to write a kissing scene: expressions involving body language, adjectives, building momentum and examples from other authors. Pucker up!

How to write a kiss

Rebloggable version, as requested by davrosbro. :)

Oooh!  Yes!  I love kisses.  Kisses are where it all starts ;).

Okay, first, remember that a kiss is much, much more than just lips.  It is lips, but also tongues, teeth, eyes, faces, hands, noses, bodies, heartbeats,  breath, voice- and most importantly, a kiss is emotions.  A kiss without emotion is just wet mushy lips stuck together.  Ew.  Gross.  The most important part of a kiss isn’t the how, but the who- because of the emotions between the two people.

Okay so:

lips- Lips can slide, glide over each other smoothly, or they can be chapped and rough and dry and get stuck on each other.  They can match, top-to-top and bottom-to-bottom, or they can overlap, with one person’s top or bottom lip captured between the other person’s lips (yummy).  If there is lipstick or chapstick there is lipstick or chapstick flavor, otherwise, lips don’t have a taste (can you taste yours?).  Lips also can smack- the sound of two of them coming together or pulling apart, because they’re wet and warm and soft. 

tongue- Tongues are always wet, and always warm.  They’re very versatile.  They can trace over lips, teeth, or another tongue.  They can be smooth and graceful or teasing and flicking.  When tongues are involved, there is drool.  It’s only sexy when you like the person you’re kissing, or else it’s kinda gross. :P

teeth- teeth can clack together awkwardly, or teeth can bite down sensually.  A person biting their own lip is cute, a person biting another’s lips is sexy.  A person biting gently is sensual, a person biting roughly is sexual. 

eyes- Eyes can be wide open with surprise, half-lidded with desire, fully closed with pleasure.  Eyes can gaze lovingly, lustfully, wistfully, hungrily, seductively- it all depends upon the emotions of your characters.  Have them do whatever you like, but don’t leave them out- give them at least a mention!

faces- Faces are what the lips are attached to.  Noses bump, cheeks flush, ears turn red, foreheads either wrinkle or relax.  Kisses can leave lips, quite easily, and become kisses on chins, cheeks, noses, foreheads, ears, necks, throats.  Kisses on noses or foreheads are cute and adorable, kisses on cheeks are sweet, kisses on chins, ears, and throats are very sexual.  And a kiss on the lips can be all of those! <3

hands- Hands are super-important.  In order to describe a kiss, usually you want to also describe the hands.  Where are they?  Does one character have their hand behind the other’s head or back, holding them close?  Are they on someone’s shoulders pulling them near, or pushing them away?  Fingers brushing someone’s cheek or palms grabbing someone’s ass convey two very different kinds of situations, even if the kiss itself is exactly the same.

noses- Noses are annoying.  They easily get in the way, especially for first kisses!  People have to tilt their head to one side or the other, and if they don’t, noses bump.  I’d only mention noses if a kiss is supposed to be awkward or uncertain or nervous.

bodies- bodies are either close together, or far away.  Someone can be surrounded comfortingly by someone’s arms, or terrifyingly trapped by them.  Bodies are warm or hot, they are calm or nervous, relaxed or tense.  Body language says a lot.  Is your character pulling away, or moving closer?

heartbeat- Hearts can beat fast or slow, and that’s about all they can do- but there are lots of reasons why they do!  A heart can beat fast with fear or excitement or nervousness; a heart can pound with lust or race with terror or sing with joy.  Hearts can glow, cower, or shatter.  When you really want to drive the emotions of a character home, mention the heart.

breath- To me, the most consuming part of a kiss is the breath.  The air that someone else has just breathed going deep into your lungs is very intimate.  Lips and tongues don’t have a taste, but breath does.  Each person’s breath tastes different, smells different, and surrounds a person differently than anyone else’s breath.  Breath can be warm and sweet, breath can be hot and sexy, breath can be hot and frightening.  It is something that is very present and should not be left out.  A lot of writers leave breath out.  And it’s so important; it’s the most intimate part of a kiss.  Someone else is breathing into your lungs, and it’s either heaven or it’s hell.

voice- Voice conveys much, even without words.  A voice can groan, whimper, gasp, moan, catch, whine, scream, sigh.  Voice can convey emotion powerfully, and while some kisses are silent, usually they’re not. 

emotion-  Emotion is the most important- and the thing you try not to say.  You want to describe it, through all of the things above, so that it’s perfectly clear what your characters are feeling, without you ever using the “feelings words”.  If they’re in love, their bodies will lean close, their eyes will smile, their voices will giggle softly.  If they’re nervous, their palms will sweat, their noses will bump, their voices will shudder.  If they’re afraid, their muscles will be tense, their faces will grimace, their lips will not open.  Emotion is the color that you keep inside your mind as you write; it’s the base line that drives the description behind everything else you say.

Wow, that was a lot!  Gosh I hope it wasn’t too much!  Keep in mind not every kiss has all these things- this is just a list of things to consider when writing a kiss, and based on how long of a kiss you want to make.  Keep in mind that typing “they kissed for a long time”…that’s six words, it takes half a second to read, so that’s a short kiss!  If you want a long kiss, you need long sentences that make the reader linger. 

So maybe to start off, pick three things on the list to describe in your first kiss.  Don’t try to do it all- that would be too much for even the most epic kiss.  Just pick what’s most important to this particular scene, to these particular characters, and describe those parts along with the lips, and you’ve got yourself an awesome, emotional kiss. <3

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