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Walking Lines (working title)
By : xcrystaldragonx
Category: Harry Potter AU/AR > General
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Author's Notes: BIG THANKS to jujukitty for my first review!!!! You are correct that the Merry Gentry is also A/U. Sorry things are starting out so slow, but I'm hoping to tell a good story as well as turn some people on... Hehehe, please bear with me ^_^ New reviewers/raters are ALWAYS welcome!!!
Chapter 1 : Getting Acquainted

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It was late morning when Selena was shocked from her sleep to great screams of 'Mudblood', 'filth' and 'blood traitors' echoing from beyond the solid barrier of her closed door. Jumping out of bed, she grabbed her housecoat and sprang toward the portal of the room, slipping it on as she flung open the door. Striding out onto the landing, she looked down and saw a huge group of people, mostly redheads, frantically trying to jerk the drapes closed over a portrait of a hideously ugly and loud old woman who continued bellowing curses and obscenities. She still was amazed by the portraits of the wizard world, their magic something that she did not see back home.
Tugging some of her own magic to her ears, she muffled the cacophony below until the picture was once again hidden and silent. Tying the cozy dark green robe closed, she watched as the group retreated down into the kitchen, leaving their scattered luggage behind. 'Oh, boy,' she thought to herself, moving back to retrieve her slippers and feeling around for the wand beneath her pillow. Taking a moment to admire the unique craftsmanship of her instrument, she tucked it into her pocket and willed her glamor fully into place, meandering quietly down the stairs.
Mr. and Mrs. Weasley had been very polite the night before and they had agreed to keep certain details of her presence secret, but she knew it would be impossible for their children not to know at least something about why she was there as part of the Order. She told the flame-haired matriarch and patriarch that she would pitch her story to their family this morning, fully intending on using the background that she and Albus felt was the safest and most feasible.
The quiet rustle of cloaks and coats being removed, along with the soft budding of conversations mingled with the gentle clatter of pots & pans. It reminded her of mornings at home and she tucked aside the pang of missing her family to concentrate on the present. She was sure that there would be be no problems, but was slightly taken aback at the number of people moving around the kitchen.
Accompanying the pair she had met the night before were a young man with black hair and a young woman with rich brown locks. There were redheads of various ages moving around the kitchen, only one, besides Mrs. Weasley, a girl. She watched as a pair broke off and started pulling the plates from the cupboard, tossing them with a flourish towards his mirror image. At a particularly clever catch she applauded lightly and laughed, bringing everyone's attention to her.
�Good morning,� she greeted them, fully entering the surprisingly cozy room and stopping beside the table. �I'm Selena Argyle, nice to meet you all.�
Arthur swept forward to close the door she had entered, barely halting the next wave of sound from spilling out into the foyer. All the boys looked at her like she had just walked into the room bare naked, hustling forward to each try and introduce themselves all at once. But before things could get out of hand, Molly Weasley stepped up and took control of the situation, �Now then everyone, there will be plenty of time for all of you to meet Selena, but there are things to be taken care of first.�
A collective groan rose from them, but they all peeled off as they were assigned tasks. The girls were assigned to start moving the luggage to the different parts of the house and she decided to help them, along with returning upstairs to get dressed. Following them out, she leaned forward and softly spoke to the cinnamon haired girl, �Mind an extra pair of hands?�
�Not at all,� she answered with a friendly smile. Extending her hand, Selena took the offered handshake as the girl introduced herself just as quietly, �I'm Hermione Granger, sixth year Gryffindor and this my friend, Ginny Weasley. Its nice to meet you.�
Gathering up the various bags and satchels, the trio of females tromped as quietly as they could, dropping various items outside different doors. Together they stopped outside of the room beside hers, Hermione and Ginny shuffling in to place their own suitcases down. Ducking into her own room, she left the door open a crack and called to them when they reemerged into the hallway, tugging on her jeans, �Hey, ladies, come here.�
The two entered and she motioned for them to close the door. Looking slightly embarrassed, Selena pulled on her t-shirt and tucked it into her jeans, �I see that we females are out numbered by boys, so I hope you will allow me to be the first to extend the hand of friendship. I've heard a little about both of you from Uncle Albus and would be glad of your companionship while I'm here.�
�Uncle Albus?� Ginny spoke, taking a seat on the chest at the end of the bed.
�He's actually just an old friend of my family, but I've always called him 'Uncle'. I've promised not to once we start classes.� she answered, slipping her loafers on and sitting on the chair in front of the vanity. �It's one of those things we're hoping to keep quiet as long as possible, but as circumstances are different with the Order, I felt it was something I could share with you.�
Hermione smiled, �That's nice, Selena. I'd be glad to help you get used to things around here and fend off the over-abundant testosterone horde downstairs. Harry's OK about things like that, but Ginny's brothers tend to chase anything even remotely pretty.�
They all had a laugh and worked their way back downstairs, trading the common questions of newborn curiosities and associations. Selena quickly found the two quite friendly and informative, hoping they would come to trust her as they did each other, but one never knew where their paths might lead during this conflict. By the time they reentered the kitchen, places were set around the large table with bacon and eggs sizzling merrily in a massive skillet, tended by the portly Molly. Taking her seat between Hermione and Ginny, she felt better about not being hemmed in by over anxious boys.
Nevertheless, the pair of twins, the dark haired young man and a redhead about the same age all took places around her, interest showing clearly in their expression. Glancing to her right she grinned, �So, Hermione, who is worth knowing about first?�
�I'd say, Harry,� she answered, pointing to the black-haired, green-eyed young man wearing a set of glasses.
Her eyes involuntarily moved to his forehead, seeking the scar that had been left by the failed curse, catching a faint glimpse of it beyond the strands of his bangs. Extending her hand she smiled, �Nice to meet you, Harry Potter.�
�Nice to meet you too, Selena,� the young man answered, accepting the handshake politely, but not allowing the smile to reach his eyes. Looking into the beautiful green pools, she could feel the need of love and security hiding deep inside him, and the choking fear for his friends lives. It was hard on her to see the young man's pain and she could only gently squeeze his hand as comfort before she released it. She hoped to one day see those eyes and that face with more joy on them.
�Oy!� exclaimed one of the twins, clapping Harry on the back. �Mum says Selena is going to be at Hogwarts with you for the next two years, so be nice.�
His brother flung an arm across his sibling's shoulder, �Fred's right, Harry, she's gonna need all the friends she can get with what's going on and all.�
�I'm sorry, Selena,� answered the boy with a sigh, giving her an apologetic look. Rising from the table he made his way to the stairs, �I just don't feel like talking right now.�
�It's OK, Harry,� she replied with kindness, not at all offended by his behavior. �I'll be around when you're ready.�

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As soon as the last creak had passed to one of the far rooms, Selena stole from the privacy of her own to seek the solace of the library. It was late and she lay curled up in one of the huge chairs by the fire, tired from the long day of socializing and cleaning with the group. The book she had chosen lay open and unread as she reflected on the previous hours, hoping her presence would help their cause.
The business savvy twins were loads of laughs and once Harry had gotten over what mood he had been in, he too was someone she was glad to have met. Harry's best friend, Ron Weasley, was nice but something about the boy didn't rub her the right way as he hung around during the whirlwind of cleaning his mother orchestrated. Hermione was a fount of information that she fully hoped to utilize discreetly, but she had no intention of harming the friendship that was forming. Genevra was sweet and completely over the moon for Mr. Potter, but she had the feeling that someone else really held his heart.
She liked these people and did not wish to see them harmed. But, one was a fool if they did not know their companions strengths and weaknesses.
'Mother always said I took after Dad like that,' she thought, watching the low flicker of the flames beyond the grate. The sound of the doorknob turning pulled her from her thoughts, bringing her gaze to the door just behind her. She saw Hermione peek inside and then slip through, closing the door far quieter than when she opened it. With darting motions, she moved to one of the far book shelves and tugged a tattered volume from among the multitude of books, turning quickly to head toward the couch. It was only then that she noticed that Selena was watching her, her lips parting in surprise and a soft yelp escaping her throat.
�Selena, what are you doing down here?� she asked, slowly continuing onward to the couch. Choosing the end closest to her, Hermione tucked her feet to one side and slipped the book out of sight, cuddling into her own housecoat. �I thought you went to bed hours ago.�
�No, I like it down here. It reminds me of where I used to study back home,� she answered, flipping her own book closed and placing it on the nearby table. �Without Dumbledore around, its all I've got for comfort right now.�
The girl nodded, �I understand, it must be pretty hard being so far from home and dropped into the middle of a conflict that was never really yours.�
�Uncle Albus has always kept the family informed of what was happening here and we have helped from behind the scenes as much as possible. Things such as the Dark Lord have no right to exist.�
Before any more could be said, the door to the main hall swung wide and Dumbledore strode in, stopping short at finding the two of them seated in conversation. His normal smile sprang to his face almost immediately, �Just the two people I need.�
Taking a seat next to Hermione, he adjusted his spectacles and placed a bag they had not noticed before on the floor between them, �I believe I can trust the two of you to do some research for me, but it must remain a secret. I know where you stand on secrets, Selena, but I must beg you, Ms. Granger, please do not tell Harry or Mr. Weasley the task I am about to assign you.�
The girl nodded, looking down to her lap for a moment and then back to the old man's face, �You have my word, sir.�
Shooting a glance to where she sat in the chair, he flipped open the top of the satchel, �I need you two to trace some magical lineages back as far as you can using these documents and whatever other resources you can. It is important that no one know that you are doing this, even though it may seem to be a rather innocuous thing. You are certainly most welcome to work with each other, otherwise keep this quiet.�
Selena nodded at once, the motion echoed by Hermione and the wizard began pulling out scrolls, vellum-stuffed folders and a book or two. Quickly doling them out to the two of them, he shrank the bag and tucked it into a hidden pocket, �You should be getting to bed. Dear Molly mentioned you were planning on going to Diagon Alley tomorrow and I'm sure you will want to be well rested before then.�
All of them rising, Dumbledore reached into a pocket again, producing a decently sized clinking pouch, �Here, Selena, this will save a trip to Gringott's for you and Ms. Granger. Divide it between the two of you and consider it payment for this work. Meanwhile, back to your rooms, its nearly three in the morning.�
The human girl bundled the scrolls and informative papers in her arms and made for the door, �I'll get my half in the morning, Selena, if that's alright?�
Nodding, she put the pouch in her pocket, holding back an extra moment, waiting until Hermione disappeared out the door, looking to the silver-haired man, �What are we supposed to be finding in these family lines?�
�There must be a reason pureblood families are so powerful,� he answered, gently pushing her toward the door. �Tracing these lines will hopefully bring to light why.�
�All right, Uncle,� she answered, shifting the multitude of papers in her arms. �I guess I'll see you tomorrow sometime?�
�If all goes well,� he replied, pulling her in for a one-armed hug. Taking quick comfort in the contact, she pulled away and left the room, somewhat more at ease now that she had something to concentrate on until she reached Hogwarts.
As she reached the landing, Selena heard a door below open, but ignored it, entering her room and depositing the records on one of the chairs. Taking the time to examine the money, she found two-hundred fifty Galleons, setting her half aside in the bedside drawer and leaving the rest in the bag for Hermione. Tossing her housecoat aside, she slipped beneath the covers, mind on the upcoming morning. She honestly couldn't wait to go to Diagon Alley, hearing many stories of its shops and businesses, the unexpected money already burning a hole in her pocket. Grinning, she snuggled into her pillow and was soon asleep.

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Walking Lines (working title)	By : xcrystaldragonx Category: Harry Potter AU/AR > General Views: 3413 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Walking Lines (working title)