Finally Home
As I woke that morning I could hear Fred and George laughing. Even though they were in the room next to me didn't mean I couldn't hear them or still be there best friend. I mean I was their triplet. Without me They wouldn't be part of a triplet.
I looked over the side of my bunk bed to see if Ginny was still asleep. She wasn't! "Wow!" I thought, "She must be really excited about getting back to Hogwarts!" I was too but I need my beauty rest. I grabbed some clothes to wear on the trip to Hogwarts and ran to the shower before anyone else could. I washed quickly because there was Ginny, Me, Ron, Fred, George, Mom, and dad living in the house with only one bathroom.
When I got out, George and Fred were waiting for their turn. "What took so long?" Asked Fred. I said, "I only took fifteen minutes! I thinks that's a lot faster than either than you do. So are you guys packed?" Fred had already went into the bathroom so George said, "Yep. Finished last night at 7:00." "Okay. I'll see ya in a few minutes." I said as I walked away.
"Men!" I thought, "They think we take long in the bathroom? They wash that stupid goop out of their hair and then immediately reapply it! They are so stupid!" I walked to my room and put the wet towel in my hamper. Then I quickly threw my hair into a bun. I grabbed my suitcase and hurried down stairs.
When I entered the Kitchen I was surprised to see Harry sitting in a char next to Ron. I smiled and said, "Hey man! How was your summer? The usual?" Harry nodded and said, "Yep. Four more years and then I'll have a magic license and I'll be able to repay the Dursleys with the same kindness they gave me." I nodded sympathetically and said, "I'll have mine in two years. You want me to pay a visit?" Harry and Ron laughed and then Harry said, "That would be wonderful!" Ron said, "Mom said, 'Tell your siblings to put their luggage in the van pronto!' Will you take mine and Harry's while your going out there?" I sighed and said, "Why not." I grabbed their luggage walked to the car.
Dad was telling Ginny to take Muggle Studies so that they could compare what they know when the year is over. I shook my head and continued to the car. I walked back inside and overheard Harry asking Ron where Percy was. Ron said that Percy and Penolope had eloped and moved into Hogwarts because he was the new Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher. I remembered the letter we got from him. Mom wasn't very happy about and sent him a Howler but was happy that he was at Hogwarts. Then Ron said, "I think Fred is going to teach there as well and over throw Snape." I laughed and said, "Are you saying that a member of the biggest trouble making trio in Hogwarts history was going to become a teacher there? I think not!" They laughed and agreed. I said, "He's gonna come with me and George to take care of Dragons with Charlie."
Then, Mom walked in and yelled, "ALL RIGHT EVERYBODY! TIME TO GO! GET YOU BUTTS AND LUGGAGE INTO THE CAR IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!" Then she quieted down and said, "Hi dear are you ready? My I'm gonna miss you!" I gave mom a hug and said, "I've done it for five years so far! I don't think that two more years isn't going to seem like much!" We walked to the car while telling me to tell her about every friend, acquaintance, and boyfriend I'd have. I said, "Yes Mum. Okay Mum. You're embarrassing me Mum. Okay Mum!" I hopped in the back seat with George and Fred while Harry, Ron, and Ginny sat in the middle seats. Mum and dad were in the front seats. Dad said, "Everyone buckled?"
On the way to King's Cross Me, Fred, and George talked about the tricks we needed to get at Hogsmeade. Ron and Harry talked about Quidditch. Ginny just blushed because she was right next to Harry. I smiled. Sometimes I think I leave out Ginny and other times I think she is perfectly content. I wasn't about to talk to her now because she was so red that she couldn't even pronounce one syllable. When we arrived to king's Cross Ron got out of the car and then Harry did. Harry offered to help Ginny out but all she could say was "bua." So he lifted her out anyway. Then us triplets got out. I was the last. We walked tot he truck and grabbed our luggage. Dad would have transported it to the train but he didn't want to risk magic being seen in front of Muggles.
We walked into the train station and arrived at gate 9 and ¾. We went in by twos. Mum and dad, Ginny and Ron, Harry and Me, and George and Fred. When we arrived through the platform we kissed Mum and Dad goodbye and promised to write. Then they left leaving us to find our way ourselves.
Harry and Ron had spotted Hermione and left us to see her. Ginny had left us and walked to Colin Creevy who is also a person who is obsessed with harry Potter. The our good friend Lee Jordan walked over to us and said, "Hey you guys! I missed ya! He gave me a normal hug and then gave Fred and George quick guy hugs. We boarded the train and went to our usual compartment at the very back of the train. We didn't tell anyone but we carved our names into the bottom of the table as sort of marking of marking our territory.
We sat and talked about things like Quidditch, what we did this summer, and we classes we were going to take. They all said that they would take whatever I took. I felt really in control right then. I felt really cool. We talked some more and then we heard a voice over the loudspeaker the said, "We will be arriving at Hogwarts in four hours. When we are an hour away I will notify you so that you may change into your robes and get you luggage ready. Please relax and help yourself to food when the foodcart comes to your compartment. Thank You." I said, "Those people are always so polite and helpful." The boys laughed and shook their heads.
Then the lady with the food cart arrived. This year Mum said that we could buy our food on the train. She and Dad gave me twenty knuts to use! I was so happy. I spent ten knuts and ate my food. I saved my Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans for last though. I saved the rest of my money to buy Christmas presents and tricks at Hogsmeade. I fell asleep on the train ride there because I was up late the night before packing.
I was woken up with Hermione tapped me on the shoulder and said, "Hullo Julie! How was your Holidays? Mine were okay." I replied, "Mine were fine. Thanks for waking me. How long do we have until we get to Hogwarts?" She checked her watch and said, "About two hours. Scoot over." I scooted over and tried to fall asleep again. It didn't work because everyone around me was talking. Harry and Ron had come into our compartment with Hermione. Everyone was talking about Quidditch. I didn't take much interest in the sport because I was no good at it but George, Fred, and Harry were on the team. During the games I sat with Ginny, Colin Creevy, Ron, and Hermione while Lee was the commentator. They were usually exciting especially since Gryffindor won the house cup last year.
Since Oliver Wood graduated last year Harry was made Gryffindor's Quidditch captain. During practices I usually took my books outside to watch practice for moral support. All of the sudden we heard a sound over the loud speaker. "Attention Hogwart's students. We will be arriving at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in one hour. We have a compartment that will sell food and it is going to be open for half an hour. Now will be a good time to get ready for Hogwarts. Thank You." We were lucky that we were last compartment on the train because that's where the bathrooms were. I said, "I'll go first." I grabbed my robes out of my duffel bag and walked to the bathroom before the giant stampede came. I quickly changed into my robes and then returned to my seat. Everyone else from my table was either in one of the bathrooms or waiting in line. When they returned I checked my watch and saw that had only an hour until we arrived at Hogwarts. I took my portable TV out of my duffel bag and started watching my favorite show. The M-Files. M stands for Magic. The show was about two Magic agents that investigated Magic crimes and weird unsolved cases. I ended up turning it off because Lee started talking to me. I wasn't mad though because it was a rerun. He said, "My Holiday was great. How was yours?" I told him about Percy and how I just mainly explored the forests around our Burrow with Fred and George. The train slowed to a stop and the same voice came over the loudspeaker and said, "We have arrived at Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Thank You for traveling Witch and Wizard Express." We stood up and grabbed our bags and walked out of our compartment. We were the last ones to get off the train and it seemed to take forever. When we finally got off the train we could hear a familiar voice yell, "Firs' years over here!" It was Hagrid looking happier than ever. We waved at him and couldn't help but notice a group of frightened looking children around him. Hagrid yelled, "Hey gang could you give me a hand!" We hurried over to Hagrid at e assigned up some children to watch over. When our groups were distributed we started walking to the boats that would take us to Hogwarts. When we got on the boats our bags disappeared and one youngster started crying. I asked, "What's wrong Hon'?" She replied, "I'm homesick, I just lost my luggage, and this place is creepy!" I smiled and said, "Don't worry you will be able to write and sent pictures to your parents. Hogwarts is a big place but in no time you will not think it's creepy and don't worry about your bags. It has been transported to a room that will then ship it to your room once our know what your house is. I'm in Gryffindor. If anyone ever needs to talk or needs homework help you can ask me." That seemed to calm down the group and there were even some children that looked happy. We arrived on the other side of the lake and hopped out. We had to help the children out and that didn't take too long. I was very anxious t get into my dorm room and meet my old accuainteces. We walked up the marble stairs and walked through the doors. It was such a good surprise to see that the dementors weren't there any more. Hagrid said, "bring the firs years over hear." We did as Hagrid told and brought the first years to where he was standing. The lined up the first years and brought them forward to Dumbledore. Dumbledore turned to them and smiled and said, "Hello! Welcome to Hogwarts. Over the next seven years you will learn how to be Witches and Wizards! My name is Professor Dumbledore! When I bring you to that hat you will put it on your head when it calls your voice. Only you can hear what it says to you except for the part when it yell out your House.. Please follow me." He walked over t o the sorting hat. Everyone in the Hall quieted and then a booming voice said,
"Oh you may not think I'm pretty,
But don't judge me on what you see,
I'll eat myself if you can find,
A smarter hat than me,
You can keep you bowlers black,
Your top hats sleek and tall,
For I'm the Hogwarts sorting hat,
And I can cap them all,
There's nothing hidden your head,
The Sorting Hat can't see,
So try me on and I will tell you,
Where you ought to be,
You may belong in Gryffindor,
Where dwell the brave at heart,
The daring nerve and chivalry,
Set Gryffindor's apart;
You may belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those Hufflepuffs are true,
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
If you've a ready mind,
With those of wit and learning,
Will always find there king:
Or perhaps in Slytherin,
You'll make you real friends,
Those cunning folk use any means,
To achieve their ends.
So put me on! Don't be afraid!
No don't get in a flap!
You're safe in hands (though I have none)
For I'm a thinking cap!"
Everyone began clapping when it finished speaking. Even the seventh years who have heard that over and over again looked impressed. The timid first years approached the Sorting hat when their names were called. They put on the hat and then all you could hear was, "Gryffindor!…Next!…Hufflepuff!…Next!…Slytherin!" When that was over everyone took their place at their correct table. Dumbledore stepped to the podium and said, "Welcome new and old Hogwart students! Some of you are fantastic students while others are trouble makers." Me, George, and Fred could tell he was looking at us. We laughed and Dumbledore continued speaking. "We have some new rules to say. Number one. You must be in your Common Room by 10:00 P.M. unless you have lasses later than or special permission. To get special permission, you must see me or your head Professor or ghost of your house. Number two. Follow instructions that teachers tell the FIRST time they tell you. You will see them tomorrow morning when classes start and they will tell you what rules they have for their classroom. Number three. Remember the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would want them to do to you. And Finally Number four. Have Fun! Hogwarts was made to teach you how to be witches and wizards and it was made so that you could have fun! If I have any more things to tell you I will either call everyone into here or I will call the Head Boy and Head Girl to go to everyone Common room and Post the message there. Now let's sing our annual school song! Pick a tune. Any tune will do!" I picked the theme to my other favorite show P.A.L.S. Dumbledore said, "One! Two! Three! GO!" I sang the words with everyone else in the school. It sounded really weird like it does every year but it was tradition so how could I argue! When everyone finished singing Dumbledore said, "Okay now. We will start the feast! When you are done I please ask the older students to escort the younger students to their common room and help them find where they sleep. Dig In!" All of the sudden plates appeared in front of us that were filled with food. Everyone ate and ate and ate as if this was the first time we had seen or tasted food. I finished my food and sat back in my seat to wait for others to finish. Once my gang had finished I said, "ell, I'm going to ask the first years if they need help getting to their Common Rooms Okay?" Everyone replied back and said, "Okay. We'll help too." We asked every single Gryffindor first year if they needed help getting to their room and they all did. We looked like cattle herders leading the way to the Gryffindor Common room. Once we got there I said, "Hi everyone! I am Julie Weasley And This is Lee Jordan, Hermione Granger, George Weasley, Fred Weasley, Ron Weasley, Ginny Weasley, and Harry Potter." The little kids turned their heard to Harry when they heard his name. They seemed mesmerized by him and his scar. He said, "Hi! I'm Harry Potter! Call me Harry though! Me, George, Lee, Fred, and Ron will lead the boys to their dorm room and Julie, Hermione, and Ginny will lead the girls to their dorm room. Follow me!" He lead the way to the boys dorm room. Then Ginny said, "Hi! I'm Ginny! If your ever need help with anything you can come to me or Julie. This is our common room! Follow me to your dorm room!" We lead them to their Dorm room and helped them find their beds. I said, "You bed is the one with your luggage on it! You are given a closet, set of dresser drawers, and bed. There are two showers and six toilets in here. We aren't allowed in the boys dorm but you can talk with them in the common room. Breakfast is at seven tomorrow morning and classes start at nine in the morning so you will want to get up early. Have fun!" I found my bed next to Ginny's bed. I put my stuff where it belonged because I was a very organized person. I checked my watch and saw that it was 9:30 already! I grabbed my pajamas and quickly changed into them. I quickly climbed into bed. I thought to myself, "Wow. I'm so glad to be home! I have to spend this year wisely because I only have two left!" I closed my eyes and I was fast asleep.