Cassandra Black and her twin brother Pollux have been looking forward to starting their first year at Hogwarts. But now, between annoying Draco, avoiding Professor Snape and worrying about their grandma's state of mind, they have to find out how to help Harry Potter survive the year. Can the portraits Cassandra discovered in a hidden room help them? Philosopher's stone AU

When Cassiopeia Black agreed to monitor the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament, she never expected the madness she was roped into. A Dark Lord, returning to his old power. A brother, innocent in Askaban for twelve years. A lot of (crazy) Gryffindors (and Hogwarts' students in general) and - perhaps - true love.

Or, how Charlie got his burn mark. Companion piece to A Hit Witch's Helping Hand