1 Rebirth

Darkness, for the longest time that all could've been seen, to be honest, it would've driven any sane person mad for being trap in a dark place. However, the only thing that was trapped in this dark place was a small orb of light. Days after days it waited, months after Months it waited, and years after years it waited. How long must it wait, how long must it keep being punished for its past life deeds? Then suddenly without any awareness of how it happens, the orb of light disappears.

December 25th, 2010 Sleepy Hollow, New york

A cloaked figure walked into a cabin that seems to be ruined by an explosion, but he knew there was a battle that happens here, dead bodies litter the floor which they wore a black cloak and have masks on their face, and the figure sighed. How awful that such events unfolded on a day that is meant for joy and peace. The figure thought to himself as he took his wand out.

"Lumos." The figure said in a whisper and the tip of his wand light up, and he carefully went up the stairs, He had to know if the baby was okay. He steps into the room and saw a beautiful woman with long black hair dead next to the crib and crossed the room was two more bodies. He looks into the crib and sees baby Willow wrap up in her blanket. The blanket is green with a crest that has a snake in it. The baby looked up at him, he could tell she was crying. He picks up the baby and held her in his arms.

"I'm so glad you're okay Willow, how about we get out of here before any more show up." The man said to the baby softly.

He took the baby with him outside of the cabin and before he could disappear he heard something and about an inch close to his head a green light flash by, he looked where the curse came from and saw a black-cloaked figure with a half skull mask. The man held his wand at the figure.

"Apparently you mustn't have gotten the memo, but the dark lord is dead, there is no need for death eaters." The man said as he held the baby close to him. The death eater look at him with his wand pointed at him as well.

"That's where you are wrong John. Why are you refusing to help us, aren't you a death eater as well?" The figure said to John.

"Former death eater!" John said as he raised his voice.

"Now don't make me do something I regret, let me and the child leave." John told the figure and the figure laugh.

"I Can't do that, see that child is very special to the order, and I must deliver her to the order."

The figure said as he fires off another killing curse at John which he dodges and with a quick aim

"Avada kedavra!" John shouted as a bright flash of green light shot out of his wand and flies to the figure hitting him in the chest killing him instantly. John sighed as he looked down.

"I only did what I had to do to keep this child alive, Nox." John said to himself and the light at the end of his wand went out, after he safely put his wand in a pocket inside his cloak, he then disappears into a black mist.

John appears outside of a small building that is an orphanage in Manhattan. The orphanage was called Little Whispers Orphanage. John opens the gate to the courtyard, as he kept the sleeping child closed to him under his cloak to keep her warm, as he was carefully walk on the snow to the door, and with his left hand, he knocks on the door three times, and not long after that to door open to show a middle-aged woman, with brown hair slowly turning gray is wrap up in a bun as her brown eyes look at him, sure the woman loves children's, but being in charge of an orphanage had taken its toll on her, as the wrinkles on her face were beginning to show. The woman looks at John and then steps aside to let him in.

"In trouble with the Auror again brother?" The woman asked him with a disappointed look.

"No Matilda, I'm not. Look I know it been a long time since we talk, and I know I said some terrible things last time, but I promise, I've changed, Squib or not you're still my sister and I always love you, and protect you, but I won't lie and say I'm not here to ask for a favor." John said to her.

Matilda stares at his face, it true she can not do magic, but she does have the ability to tell if someone is lying to her. She could see the desperate look on her brother's face, and she could tell he wasn't lying.

"Very well John, what do you need?" Matilda asked him. John opens his cloak to show Matilda Willow who was fast asleep.

"I need you to find her a good home, This child is in, danger." John said as he hands Willow to his sister and she took her as she cradles her in her arms.

Matilda looks at willow and smiles. "What is her name?" Matilda asked.

"Her name is Willow Lazuli Slytherin. I also got all her important documents as well." John said as he made a thick brown envelope appears in his hands. He walks into his sister office which is next to the front door and set the envelope down onto her desk, Matilda follows him and look at him.

"So how did you come across this sleeping beauty?" She asked him.

"I was friends with her parents, in fact, it was them who got me to turn over a new leaf, as you like to say. Matilda I would love to stay, but I must go before they find out where I am." John said and he gave his sister a hug and bid her farewell and he walks out of the office and out the door closing it behind him.

Before he left he place a couple of new powerful protective charms over the orphanage, adding to the ones he already places years ago, he meant what he says he will always protect his sister and now he will do all he can to protect Willow from the Order. He knows that the Wizarding world is fooling its self thinking that the death eaters are gone. No, not gone they're growing stronger and with the order well it's more like a cult join them, they have the means to bring back the Dark Lord if they ever get their hands onto Willow. He looks at the Orphanage one last time.

"Good luck kid, Life will not be easy for you, but whatever you do, do not let it taint your heart." He said and then he disappears into black mist.

Matilda took Willow to a room upstairs and lay her in a crib, She unravel the blanket and the first thing she saw was a birthmark that looks like a snake wrap around a crown on Willow's left wrist, then she saw it. Where Willow chubby legs should be, is a black snake tail with small black feathers growing at the end of the tail in their place. Matilda was a surprise by this little secret. Then without any warning, Willow's tail disappears to reveal her legs.

"Oh my dear, dear child, life will be hard on you if people should ever find out that you're a half-breed, and not only that, but you're a Gorgon as well." Matilda said softly as she knows she can not let Willow share a room with other children.

Matilda places another blanket onto Willow to keep her warm, she doesn't know much about Gorgon, but she does know that they need warmth. She then whispers Good night to her as she cut the baby monitor on and left out the room, and closed the door behind her, and she walked back downstairs

Eleven years later (June 9th, 2021)

A figure walking up to a house, The feeling of accomplishment this figure must've felt of trying to find this house. He pulls out his wand and points it at the lock and the lock unlocked itself. The figure then walk into the house, the figure heard shouting upstairs, and then he saw someone coming down and a green light flew out of his wand killing the man. Then the figure walks up the stairs into the room the woman was with her baby. The feeling of hatred and murderous intent that the man had seemed to radiate off of him.

The woman pleaded with the man not to kill her son, but the man ignores her. Another flash of green light and the woman jump in front of the spell and she died instantly, and after that, the man felt immense pain, something had happened and he doesn't understand why he feels this pain or what had happened, but he could feel his body being rip apart just like his soul, he must leave, he must figure out this type of magic, the last thing that he saw was a lightning bolt scar, and everything went black.

That when Willow woke up with a start as she was sweating. The dream felt so real, that she could feel the wicked feelings from the man and it scares her, it disgusted her, and she felt saddened by the people who lost their lives that she was beginning to cry. Some strand of her black long hair was sticking to her forehead and her neck. She looked at her room, it wasn't like most girl's room, especially one of the girls here in the orphanage name Jasmine, her room is all pink.

Willow's room was different, the ceiling had the night sky painted on it with a full moon, stars, and clouds, the walls had trees painted on them as if the room was in a forest, and in the background on one of the walls is a castle. The painting was painted in such detail, that you would think that it was actually real. She had pictures of snakes, Matilda had made her a green quilt with a snake on it, and she had plenty of snakes stuffed animals on her bed. It was safe to say that she like snakes.

Willow wipes the tears from her eyes as she got off the bed and try to make her self presentable to Matilda, Matilda was the only one who treats her with kindness, she didn't want Matilda to worry. Willow was a skinny girl with long black hair and green eyes, she has soft greek facial features and she has light olive skin tone, no doubt something she inherited from her birth mother. Willow wore blue jeans, a black t-shirt with of course a picture of a cute happy snake. Willow made sure she looked decent, and then she put her shoe on.

Matilda told her to look presentable as not only is today is her birthday, but apparently there going to be a guest coming today, she feels a bit giddy as she thought that she might be finally get adopted this time. However Willow notices something is strange, she couldn't smell the chocolate chip pancakes that Matilda makes on her birthday as it is Willow's favorite. She walks down the stairs and suddenly she picks up the scent of another along with Matilda. Willow steps into the sitting room as she seen Matilda quietly talking to a man who looks to be in his 40's.

From the back all Willow could see is his black hair. She could see that Matilda and the man were drinking tea, Matilda saw Willow and she beams." Come and sit with us, I want to introduce you to someone." Matilda said and Willow walked over a bit shyly as she sits beside Matilda. She looks at the man, he wore a business suit. He wore round-rimmed glasses, His unruly hair cover up his forehead, The man looked at Willow and smile.

" Hello, I'm Harry Potter. It nice to meet you, Willow." Harry said to her and he stood up to shook her hand and Willow did the same. She doesn't know why but she could feel multiple emotions flowing through her. Anger, fear, nervousness, sadness, and the last feeling was the same feeling she felt from her dream, the type of feeling she never wanted to feel again, murderous intent.

She let go of his hands and smile at him. "Hello Mr. Potter, It's nice to meet you as well." Willow said timidly. Both willow and Harry sat back down, Matilda offers tea to Willow, which she respectfully decline.

" So Willow, I'm guessing you're wondering what I am doing here?" Harry asked her after he took a sip of his tea and then set it down.

" Well, Mr. Potter it might have crossed my mind." Willow said to him.

"I think I should tell her, after all, it wasn't easy to hide it from her, Mr. Potter, if you don't mind of course." Matilda said to Harry and he nodded.

"That's fine, Ms. Matilda."

Matilda clear her throat and looked at Willow. " Sweetie, I know this not easy to believe, but you're a witch." Matilda said to her as Willow looked at her in disbelief.

"Is this a joke?" Willow asked.

"No, It's not. Remember when Adam got hurt after hurting that garden snake, that was you." Matilda said to her.

Harry looks at Matilda a bit puzzled at what she said. "Hurt? and how did you cover it up?" Harry asked.

"Oh well, you see Mr. Potter, Adam was another child I took care of until he was adopted, but he is as you can say--"

"An asshole." Willow said as she interrupted and Matilda shot a quick stern glance at her and at once Willow Apologized.

"As I was saying, Adam was the bully type. He and the other children didn't get along with Willow and they bullied her, which why I keep them apart. However Willow didn't mean to hurt Adam, You see Willow is what I believe you called a parseltongue, I mean her last name is Slytherin, so it no secret in the wizarding world that she can talk to snakes. So you could say the garden snake became her pet, but of course, Adam harm the snake, and Willow accidentally harm Adam, she didn't mean to as she apologizes to Adam, after she did it. But I had to use the memory alteration potion my brother made, to change how the memory was."

Matilda replied as Harry listened to her explanation.

"Well, to be honest, she not the first parseltongue I met, and I myself had to learn to use it a couple of times. Even though the boy did get hurt, I can't fault her for it, because she was trying to protect something that is dear to her and since as you say she did apologize afterward, then there shouldn't be any problem for her to go." Harry said to them.

Willow looked at them with a puzzled expression.

"Go where?" She asked, she accepted what Matilda had told her, after all, Matilda never lie to her before, as far as she knows.

"Well, Normally since you're American you would've gone to Ilvermorny school of witchcraft and wizardry, but you're a special case, and The headmistress of Hogwarts and I thought it would be best if you come to Hogwarts, Willow." Harry said as he took out an envelope with a wax seal on it and he handed it to Willow.

Willow looks at it and she opens it and pulls out of the first page.

"Dear Ms. Willow Lazuli Slytherin.

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

The term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Headmistress."

Willow read off the paper and she looked at Harry and then at Matilda.

"Where is Hogwarts? you said normally I would've gone to Ilvermorny, so why am I going to Hogwarts?" Willow asked. Harry looked at her as if he was debating on what to tell her.

"Hogwarts is in the Scottish highlands. Well, we believe you would get better training from Hogwarts, also you're a descendent of Salazer Slytherin. For now, I'm afraid that all I can tell you, but I can promise you will make friends." Harry told her.

Willow looks at Harry.

"Would it be possible to find a family there?" She asked.

Harry thought about what to say. "I tell you what if you give Hogwarts a shot, and try to make friends and be on your best behavior, Then I will do whatever I can to find you a good family."

Harry told her and Willow thought about it and gave him a nod in agreement. Sure she loves Matilda, but she knows Matilda wouldn't be able to adopt her. She looks at Matilda and then looks at the school list and read it.

"

First-year students will require:

UniformThree Sets of Plain work robes (Black).

One Plain Pointed Hat (Black) for day wear.

One Pair of Protective Gloves (dragon hide or similar).

One Winter Cloak (Black, silver fastenings).

Please note that all student's clothes should carry name-tags at all times.

BooksThe Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1 by Miranda Goshawk

A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot

Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling

A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore

Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble

Other Equipment1 Wand

1 Cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set of glass or crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set of brass scales

Students may also bring an Owl or a Cat OR a Toad.

parents are reminded that first-years are not allowed their own broomsticks."

Willow looks at them both.

"Matilda, I won't be able to afford any of these." Willow said. Harry smile more to himself as it seems like history is repeating itself.

"Well the thing is Mr. potter and I took care of that. We transfer your family fortune to Gringotts. Since I was your guardian I was in charge of it, however, Mr. Potter will be your acting Guardian from this day until you find a new family." Matilda told her.

Willow was shocked about this turn of events, she just met this man today, and he is now her guardian. There was a loud thud that came from Willow's room and Harry smile.

"It seems that your trunk had arrived, Willow. How about you go and pack while I'll talk with Matilda. Willow nodded and she handed the letters to Herry and she left to go back to her room.

" Mr. Potter, I must thank you for taking care of her. Also, I must warn you, she's is a half-breed, she half gorgon." Matilda said as she handed the envelope of Willow's information to Harry.

Harry took it and stick it inside his jacket pocket, along with the school letter and supply list. "I hope you don't get offended ma'am, but I find it hard to believe that, If it's true how is she hiding her gorgon form?" Harry asked.

" Well, actually, She doesn't know. Each time she gets angry or nervous, she changes, which I have to alter her memory. I hate doing that to her, but tell me, Mr. Potter you know she's in danger don't you?" Matilda asked him with a look of sadness and Harry nodded.

"I do ma'am, but I promise that we will keep her safe, Matilda." Harry says to her.

" I must ask another favor, Mr. Potter, on your way to London, can you tell Willow what she is and fix her memory. I know she'll hate me for altering her memory, but it was for her and the other children's safety, but she must know and now she can be herself." Matilda said to him.

Harry stood up and look at her. " I promise." Harry answer her.

Suddenly they heard thud, thud, thud, it was Willow coming down the stairs with her trunk and then it finally stops and they saw Willow walked into the room with the trunk pulling behind her on its wheels. The trunk has Willow's initials on it in emerald green and the trunk its self is black with the latches and the locks gold. Harry looked at his watch and look at Willow and Matilda.

"Wow, is that the time, well Willow I think it's time we get going, go ahead and say goodbye." Harry said and he walks to the front door to wait for Willow. Willow went to hugged Matilda tightly and she tries her best to keep herself from crying and she could tell Matilda was trying to do the same. Willow looks up at Matilda.

"Are you sure he can be trusted?"

"Yes, Willow. He's a good Wizard, and I think you have a feeling he is, Harry Potter is like you, my child he's very special. In fact, before you were born. He saved the wizarding world from a dark and evil wizard named Voldemort, and he captures many Dark witches and Wizards, as I said he can be trusted." Matilda said to her with a smile and she gave her a kiss on her forehead.

Willow felt the hair on her arms and neck rise and she also felt an uncomfortable chill run down her spine, it's the type of chill that people experience when they enter into a cemetery at night or come across their most terrifying nightmare. That was the type of chill she felt when Matilda spoke of Voldemort, She doesn't know who he is or even heard about him until now, but something deep down inside gave off a strong feeling that she knows him, Willow tries to ignore it, and she smiles to Matilda.

"Will I see you again?" Willow asked her.

"One day you will, but in the meantime, I will be expecting letters and pictures. I know I can't adopt you myself, but I see you as another daughter. So I want to hear all about the wonderful time you'll have and all about the new friends you'll make, and I know you'll grow up to be a beautiful witch, and maybe you'll be a heartbreaker at that too." Matilda told her, Willow softly giggles at the last part, and she nodded.

" It's a deal." Willow said as she gave her one last hug and she with her trunk went to Harry who was waiting for her at the door.

"Ready to go?" Harry asked.

Willow nodded and they walked out the door only for Willow to stop and look back at the place she called home for the past eleven years, she felt sad, but this might be her opportunity, to find a family, who can accept her as she is, and to help her become better. Willow follow Harry out of the courtyard and her trunk followed after her. She looks up and down the road.

"Mr. Potter, if I may ask, where is your car?" Willow asked him with a puzzled look as she didn't see any park next to the sidewalk.

"Oh, we won't need a car." Harry said as he looked at his watch and push one of the knobs in and the watch glows blue, while Harry looked at it, and he held his arm to her.

"Take my arm, and whatever you do, do not let go. Do you understand?" Harry asked Willow and she looked at him puzzled again and then she places her right hand onto his arm and she made sure that she had a firm but soft grip on his arm as she holds tightly to her trunk handle. Without any warning, they disappear.