Harry Potter - Series Fan Fiction ❯ Trinity ❯ Waiting in the Snow ( Chapter 1 )

The dark fog swirled ominously around the snow-covered hillside drowning out the stars and the dark sky above. A short pale-skinned girl with honey colored hair and golden-brown eyes had her knees drawn up to her chin as she stared into the nothingness waiting for something only she could know. Snow fell lightly to cling to her hair and she shivered in the cold yes; the warm glow of the Burrow's lights was tempting indeed and she found herself wishing she had the warm fur she inherited every full moon; yet the girl's gaze did not falter. Suddenly a rather exhausted young man appeared from out of the fog. His hair was disheveled- evidence that he'd used a port-key as transportation- and held patches of gray; his robes were patched and frayed. He carried a battered suitcase, which he dropped once he noticed the young girl waiting for him. With a very parent-like frown he strode quickly over to the girl helping her to stand off the snow covered ground.

“ Molly will have a fit when she sees you Trinity! How did you even know I was coming? I only just got time available to me to go and didn't tell anyone!”

“ Sirius told me.”

“ Oh. Trinity, you haven't told Harry that you can see him and other ghosts yet. Right?”

“ No, not yet.”

“ Harry is still healing, it would be better if you left it for a while.”

“ Yes, Lupin San.”

Remus Lupin smiled at the girl's formality. She had regained a lot of her natural happy nature since she had gotten away from the gloomy place from which he had found her

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Remus Lupin gaze rested on the pretty 17 year-old girl once again. How could anything look more out of place then she did now. Remus couldn't help but wonder as to how a young girl like her ended up here, in this large underground cave which most werewolf kind called home. Most of the people around him were rough and uncultured. Their ability function in society ripped away by the harsh realities of a werewolf bite; yet this young girl was different.

She was quiet and had a kind nature about her and instead of the open animalistic mentality the others usually showed she just seemed generally sad. Out of all of the werewolves around him she seemed to be the only one he could tell for certain would not join Voldemort. Whenever the discussion was put forth she would walk out of the cave and disappear for usually an hour or two, it was during one of her disappearances that he followed her out.

He had not really met Trinity until the day he overheard her speaking with the DEAD. The thing that made him crash through the trees to see who she was talking too was a single word…

”Moony.” What he saw when he emerged was something that took him what seemed like decades to acknowledge.

The man was illuminated by an eerie ghostly blue glow, but it did nothing to mask his handsome features and his long black hair. He was smiling and his eyes held a mischievous glint even though he was speaking seriously.

“Moony will not harm you Trinity, trust him.”

“But….”

A second figure appeared, likewise surrounded in a blue glow. A natural vibrancy and warmth emanated from her, Her eyes were a beautiful green and she seemed peaceful and motherly.

“ Trinity sweetie, he won't hurt you.”

“ Hai Sirius-san. Hai Lilly-san.”

Remus Lupin was totally and utterly stupefied. Sirius Black and Lilly Potter, two dear friends he knew to be dead; one of them for nearly 17 years. Sirius was the first one to notice him. It was rather scary to see one of his dearest friends literally float right through-Trinity- a living person. The fright however faded when he felt himself embraced in a very contrary warm hug. He hugged Sirius back, clinging to him as if he were drowning.

“ Padfoot old friend. I should've known death wouldn't tie you down.”

“ Just another adventure to be seized Moony.” Remus felt a feather-light kiss on his cheek.

“ It is wonderful to see you Remus.” Said Lilly warmly.

“ It is wonderful to see you too Lily.” He answered genuinely. “ Now young Lady, I think you have a bit of explaining to do. I doubt Lilly and Sirius would be able to appear without someone's help.”

“ It's something I have been able to do since I was little. Most people don't like it. They say its black magic.” Trinity whimpered quickly. She knew all to well that she was quite an odd person. She was a werewolf and could see and even reveal ghosts for anyone's eyes to see. It was a combination that had caused her much scorn over the years.

“ I promise you if it allows me to speak to friends I have lost, I will most certainly like it.” Reassured Lupin kindly, knowing that the girl was obviously very nervous.

“ I can see ghosts. I can talk to them and make them visible for other people to see.”

“ What's so bad with that?” Remus laughed good-naturedly.

“ Most people think it's weird.” She responded timidly.

“Most people are idiots.” Sirius pointed out casually.

“ I believe I heard Padfoot and Lilly calling you….” He looked to Sirius who gave him an encouraging nod, “ Trinity correct”?

“ Hai. Trinity Bienfang.”

“ From the way you speak you must be from Japan.”

“ Hai”

“Did you go to school there? You are a witch aren't you?”

“ Hai, Noboru*Hoshii* academy. I have completed six years of magic.” Trinity answered automatically.

“ Hmm this place doesn't look like a summer vacation. Why not seven?” Lupin questioned.

“ My parents kicked me out before I could take my seventh year.” She answered quietly her eyes never leaving the ground.

“ Moony she would be perfect for the Order don't you think?” asked Sirius, trying to divert attention away from Trinity's uncomfortable state.

“ Sirius.” Remus answered calmly but with a measured tone.

“What”

“You DIED because of the order.”

“ Moony darling, I hate to confuse you but…………I know that.”

“ And we're all very proud of you for knowing that Sirius but that still isn't masking the important problem of…”

“ You all not watching Harry. Last time I checked he was everywhere but safe. Running about the countryside searching for horcruxes I ask you. That's what he's done this whole summer vacation. At the very least he should have been with those muggles and I'm sure Arthur and Molly would allow him houseroom. ”

“ Sirius.”

“ Moony when you finally admit this to Molly she will murder the entire Order with a frying pan.”

“ Sirius.”

“ Yes Moony, You Remus, me Sirius. We know that. However thanks to Trinity's ability we could also learn ample information without risking lives. WE were the ones who were killed by or in the name of Voldemort we could spy on him ”

“ And what of Trinity's life.”

“ She can power us while far away and she can communicate to us through thought. I didn't even think of it if it helps any. Dumbledore is the one who….”

“ Can she speak too Dumbledore as well?”

“ I just said that Moony.” Said with his usual measured patience.“ He also said he wants Trinity to go to Hogwarts. He wants her to finish her education and once someone explains the Order to her fully he would like HER to make the decision whether or not to join it.”

“ Very well.”

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“ We'd better hope that Molly isn't in the kitchen.” Murmured Remus as he gave a worried glance to the still shivering girl beside him. “Trinity I forbid you to wait for me outside in such cold weather again.”

“ Hai Mr.Lupin-San.” Remus fought not to laugh at the title. When she had first arrived at the Werewolf cavern she had known a lot of English, seeing as her parents were English before they moved to Japan. When he noticed her adding “san” after peoples name he told her that Mr, Mrs, Miss, etc. Were used. As a result everyone became Mr., Mrs., Miss, etc san which, though he fought hard not to, burst out laughing at. As innocent as she seemed he knew it was Trinity's special trick- like a child giving a flower to their mother- to make him forget why he was disappointed in her in the first place.

To their intense relief it was not Mrs.Weasley who they found sitting at the table but Arthur Weasley instead, a steaming bowl of soup in front of him. He looked up as Remus and Trinity entered and choked on his soup when he laid eyes on the snow-covered and shivering condition of the girl.

“Remus it's wonderful that you could come. Would you mind sneaking Trinity past the living room and up to Hermione and Ginny's room? They'll make sure she gets a good bath to heat her up. I think now would be the best time to do it as well. Fred and George caused a big commotion in the living room, well more accurately they accidentally blew it up. Molly will have a heart attack if she sees her in this condition and the drapes in their blackened state as well.”

Trinity suddenly heard faint voices behind that of Mr.Weasley.

“ Bloody hell Padfoot, I think they could give US a run for our money.” Laughed a man Trinity had never spoken too.

“ Why Prongs! are you going to easily let our title slip away like that? WE have a reputation to uphold.” She heard Sirius chuckle.

“ Point taken Padfoot. We will have to do something about that.”

Trinity noticed that both Remus and Mr.Weasley were looking at her expectantly. She realized she must have been asked a question.

“ I'm sorry Mr.Lupin-San, Mr.Weasley-san, I drifted off for a bit.” She apologized meekly.

“ No problem at all Trinity.” Laughed Mr.Weasley. “ We were wondering if you would come with us to…London, tomorrow. We need you to report what you have discovered to us all while we are in the same room.”

“ Of course Mr.Weasley-san.” Said Trinity promptly with a small bow of respect.

As they climbed the stairs she caught her mentors inquiring glance. She knew he knew that she hadn't just “drifted off”.

“ Mr.Lupin-San, who is Prongs?” For a second she saw her beloved second father's eyes flash with a sadness and a lonely pain before he answered her quietly.

“ James. James Potter, Harry's father. You know Lilly is Harry's mother. James is her husband.”

“ Mr. James-san was saying Mr. Fred-Kun and Mr. George-Kun could give him and Mr. Sirius-san a run for their money.”

Trinity was slightly startled when Remus suddenly burst out laughing.

“ Yes, Yes I suppose they could.” Lupin said still smiling as he stopped at Hermione and Ginny's room at the top of the landing. I wish you a good bath and pleasant dreams.

“ Hai Mr.Lupin-San.” Said Trinity then stepping forward to give him a hug. “ I wish you pleasant dreams as well. Good night!”