I woke up to the sound of my fathers voice. "Victoria, we have very important business to attend to today, you must get up and ready." Sighing I forced myself out of bed, walking into my light blue bathroom. Once I was showered and dressed into a white shirt with black polka dots and a navy skirt, I went into the kitchen and poured myself some cereal. My father was reading the Quibbler, drinking his morning black coffee.
"Where are we going?" I looked at him expectantly. He sighed, looking up from the paper.
"A place I wish I would never have to visit, but I have to speak with some people about you." He turned towards the paper again and I knew not to question him further. Once I was finished we made our way into the chimney. It was fairly dusty, as it hadn't been used all summer. I hated traveling this way, but it was unvelievably fast. Before I knew it we were in a very cluttered house.A red haired woman walked up to us with the biggest smile I have ever seen.
"You must be Victoria, welcome to the Weasley home, My name is Molly, Molly Weasley." The woman walked up to me and shook my hand. I politely smiled at her and looked to my father who acknowledged her.
"Its nice to meet you." The woman turned and started walking away. My father followed in her footsteps, he turned back motioning me to join him. I slowly walked into what looked like a kitchen, but a large dinning table took up most of the space. At the table sat one girl, and three boys, all gingers. Two of them looked almost the same, but there was a slight difference between them. Molly motioned to them.
"These are a few of my children, there is Ron, Fred and George, and Ginny our only daughter." I smiled at them but they just stared at my father in shock. I didnt understand what was going through their heads, but it didnt seem good. I looked up at him and he smirked slightly.
"Arthur it is good to see you, I was beginning to forget how fiery your hair is." My father sat down next to a red haired man, most likely the kids father. "This is my daughter, Victoria, Victoria, this is Arthur Weasley." I smiled and waved at him. Molly motioned for me to sit down, I was a bit uncomfortable but did so anyways. At this point the group had stopped staring at my father and now looked at me.
"Its nice to meet you, I assume you all go to Hogwarts." They nodded in unison continuing to stare at me.
"Boys where are your manners! Speak to the girl, don't just stare at her!" Molly smiled apologetically at me, I smiled back to show her everything was fine. One of the twins shoved some toast into his mouth.
"I'm George as my mum introduced. May I ask, what school do you go to? We certainly haven't seen you at Hogwarts." Fred and Ron both nodded in agreement. I smiled proudly before answering.
"I go to Beauxbaton. I am actually on my 9th year there, so just heading into my last quarter." I looked over at Ginny who was now staring in aww.
"I've never met a girl from Beauxbaton before, I've heard amazing things about it. Is it as beautiful as everyone says? Do you really all wear powder blue dresses?" She babbled, I just nodded and smirked at her.
"Yes, it is quite an exquisite place. Everyone is lovely and the dress is ten times better on than in the shelf." I glanced at my father who was deeply consumed in a conversation with Mr. Weasley. They seemed to be discussing something very urgent.
"So Victoria, is it true that every month you girls have a large sleepover in the dinning hall and have pillow fights and-" Ron was cut off by his mother hitting him in the back of the head.
"Ronald Weasley you do not ask a girl that! I am so sorry about him Victoria." Out of the corner of my eye I could see Fred and George snicker, I just grinned and looked at Ron.
"Its quite alright Mrs. Weasley. That is a rumour that I'm sure everyone has heard, but alas, it isn't true. One time last year the power went out and we did sleep together in the halls, but pillow fights didn't make the list of what to do." the boys sat up a little bit more.
"Then what did you do to pass the time, if I may ask." This time my father spoke up.
"You may not ask Mr. Weasley." he stared down at Fred who was now a deep shade of red. I just smirked and mouthed 'I'll tell you later'. My father got up and pulled my chair out to let me stand as well. "Alright Arthur, I thank you very much for understanding. Victoria we shall go home and pack." I was about to question him but he continued. "We will see you at 11." I stood up and followed my father back to the chimney, I saw the green smoke and we where back in our house.
"What was the agreement?" I questioned. My father looked at me sympathetically and motioned me to sit down.
"Victoria, this isn't easy to say, and I wish it didn't come to this. This was my best option to keep you safe and make sure you were taken care of and I'm sorry to say it." He sighed, reaching the back of his neck. I nodded wanting him to finish. "Victoria, you are going to the Weasley's for the week and then you will start going to school at Hogwarts." I could feel my anger rising as I jumped up.
"Excuse me?"
"Victoria, you have to understand. Sirius Black has escaped and I want you to be in the same building as me, plus he would never try something in the presence of Dumbledore." My father started to plea
"No I don't think you understand, I am coming into my last term at Beauxbaton! Four more years and I am out! I cannot leave now! What about all of my friends? What about my classes?" At this point I could see anger flash through his eyes.
"You Listen to me Victoria, you will go to Hogwarts, be put into the proper house and make new friends." he snarled. I pushed past him and stormed into my violet bedroom, opening my suitcase and letting it pack itself. clothes flew out of the closet and neatly into the bag.
"IF YOU WANT ME TO GO TO HOGWARTS I WILL, BUT DONT EXPECT ME TO HAVE A GOOD TIME! I CANT BELIEVE YOU ARE DOING THIS TO ME, AND NOT ONLY DO I HAVE TO SWITCH SCHOOLS AT A HUGE MILESTONE, BUT I HAVE TO STAY IN A STRANGERS HOUSE FOR A WEEK. WHY HAVENT I HEARD OF THE WEASLEYS BEFORE NOW?" I knew I was pushing his patience yelling, but I couldn't help it. He opened the hastely and stood there, blocking the entrance.
"Look, I knew you would be upset about this,but there is nothing to worry about. You will love it at Hogwarts, and I will be there to make sure you are safe. That's all I care about, your safety." I sighed, falling onto my bed. I would have to write my friends and tell them the terrible news. "Are you mad at me?" my father sat next to me. I shook my head,refusing to look at him.
"No, how can I be? You are just trying to protect me. I'm just going to miss my friends." I grabbed my suitcase and my father guided me to the chimney. "Actually can I just take us there?" He grinned at me while nodding. I got out my wand and lifted it in the air. Father put his hand up and pushed the wand back down. He wanted me to do it without the wand, something we had been practicing. I took a deep breath and swirled my finger. In a few seconds we were outside the Weasley house.I gasped as I looked around, I did it. My father smiled,walking up to the house and opening the door without knocking. Molly was there to greet us in a second.
"Victoria, I am so happy you will be staying with us for the week. You will be staying in Ginny's room with her if that's okay?" She beamed.
"Sounds lovely, thank you for taking me in." I could feel my father smiling down at me.
"Well I must be going, I have a meeting with the ministry, Victoria will you walk me out?" I agreed and we excited the house. "Make the best of this, it will probably be the only time you talk to the Weasleys. Look over there, they even have a lovely garden, just like you have always wanted." I sighed, looking down at my feet. "I'm sorry I had to do this but you have to understand, I trust that you will behave, and I will see you in one weeks time." He kissed the top of my head before whisking himself away. I stood outside for a second, taking in all that happened in the past hour. I wanted to cry but held it in and entered the busy burrow.
"I had Fred take your stuff up to Ginny's room, she will show you around. Its so nice to have a new face around." She hugged me and let Ginny take me upstairs.
"This is our room, and there is Ron's room, and that's the twins room. Down the hall is the bathroom. My mum and dads room is upstairs, with Percy our older brother room as well." she pointed to each door. We walked into the twins room where they were with Ron. Ginny sat on Georges bed which left me with Fred's. They all looked at me expectantly, but I wasn't sure what they wanted me to say.
"So" Fred started, "You're Snape's daughter?"