A/n: This is my second story that is completely unrelated to the other one that I'm working on. I hope you'll like it!

Summary: After being humilated by her crush, Rose decides to leave Hogwarts and change herself. Her goal is put to the test at her new school, where she meets a certain someone. Join Rose as she learns about the importance of love, friends, and being true to yourself. RxS

Change for the Better

A young sixteen-year-old girl bounded down the hallway, looking quite happy. Her wavy red hair whipped across her face, her blue eyes sparkling as she ran. "Hi, Al! Hi, Lily!" she called to them. Her two cousins (and best friends) turned around and spotted her. Rose caught up to them, red in the face after running so much. She was a slightly tall girl who is known for being smart, blunt, and practical.

Al said, "Hey, Rose, did you finish that essay for Astronomy?" Albus Potter was a messy black-haired, green-eyed, and short boy. Well, a bit shorter than Rose anyway. He is a very modest guy who's sarcastic and quiet. His sister, Lily, commented, "Al, if you don't pass your N.E.W.T. exams, Dad's going to be mighty disappointed." Lily was an average nice-looking girl with red, flaming hair and chocolate brown eyes. She's short-tempered (then again, all the Weasleys were) and witty.

They walked to the Great Hall, talking all the while. "Honestly, Al, for a responsible person, you really don't give a damn about your assignments, do you?" asked Rose. She usually watches her language...around adults. Al said sheepishly, "It...slips my mind." Lily snorted.

"Do you even use your mind?"

Al glared at her and said, "Sure, I do. When I'm reeking havoc." Lily rolled her eyes as Rose laughed. Then Lily asked Rose, "Are you going to ask Daniel out again?" Rose grinned and nodded. Daniel Smith was a seventh-year Ravenclaw whom Rose had fancied since third-year. He was the first person Rose ever actually bothered to ask out every single day. Being the gentleman he is, Daniel always declined politely. The funny thing was, Rose's attempts never faltered. She wasn't bothered and believed one day he'll say yes.

This was one of the challenges Rose submitted without being a practical know-it-all, as Al puts it.

Entering the Great Hall, Rose didn't see Daniel so she sat at the Gryffindor table with her friends. "Good morning, cousin. Brother. Sister," said James, inclining his head at each and every one of them. "James," the three answered in unison. Breakfast was, once again, an incredible feast. The house-elves always do go to the extremes (and that's excluding celebration feasts). Al was buttering his crossisant as he said, "Hey, when's the next match?"

James, the Gryffindor team's captain, said, "Next month. Gryffindor versus Hufflepuff. I'd better start setting up training sessions. I heard Hufflepuff's got a new, incredible strategy up their sleeves." Rose and Lily listened intentively, both piling food onto their plates. Lily said to Rose, "Where does all that food go?" Rose laughed as she bit into a muffin. "It's genetic. I get it from Dad. You should see Hugo. He eats more than Dad and me combined. At least I have table manners."

"Speaking of Hugo, where is he?" asked Al, starting on his porridge. Everyone shrugged, not sure. Soon owl post arrived, one of them dropping the Daily Prophet near Rose. As Rose paid the owl, James smirked and said, "Hey, Rose. It's your lover." Rose gave James a mock glare but laughed anyway. She turned and, indeed, Daniel walked in, looking tired. She said, "Be back in a bit."

Rose walked over to the Ravenclaw table, still holding the Daily Prophet in her hand. She said confidently, "Morning, Daniel." Daniel didn't even glance up at her as he answered, "Uh, hello, Rose." Rose sat down next to him, not even thinking about what other people thought. Daniel's friends laughed, amused expressions on their faces. Rose just grinned at them, thinking they were clearly thinking the same thing she thought. Daniel will give in one day.

"Hey, Daniel, want to come with me to Hogsmeade next weekend?" asked Rose.

Daniel muttered something unintelligible.

"Come again?" asked Rose playfully.

Daniel repeated what he said but it wasn't any more audible than before.

"Daniel, can you be a bit more loud?"

Daniel got up from his seat and took a deep breath. Rose's grin widened, thinking that he'll give in. Oh, how wrong she was. "Can't you take a hint?" The grin wiped off her face. "Why can't you get it through your thick skull? NO! Okay! NO! I haven't shown a remote of interest in you! Who would? An insufferable know-it-all? You're so bloody pushy, bossy, and brash! People say you're smart but I'm not sure about that!"

Rose's jaw unhinged. Biting her lip but refusing to cry in front of everyone, she ran out of the Great Hall.

James walked over to Daniel, the rest of the Weasleys following behind him.

"You're going to regret saying that."

Rose sat on her bed, crying.

'Stupid, stupid', she scolded herself. 'Of course he didn't like you. What did you think all his declining meant? Rose, what happened to the sensible side of you?'

Rose thought about Daniel's words. I am loud, bossy, and pushy. I am such a pain in the arse...blimey, no wonder. Wiping the rest of her tears away, Rose realized she had been clenching on the tear-stained Daily Prophet.

Wanting to do something with her hands, Rose flipped the newspaper open. She just idly turned the pages until something caught her eye. It was an ad to some school.

M.A.G.I.C.

Magic Academy for Gifted and Intelligent Children

One of the most exclusive, wonderful schools yet.

Skilled teachers who will teach students to be proper, well-respected wizards and witches.

Your child will meet their full-potential needs.

Every student who joined and left became sucessful and properly educated.

Your child can be one of them!

Embrace YOUR inner M.A.G.I.C.

There was more information listed, and,with every word, Rose felt an idea forming. She'll join this school and change herself. Just for a year, of course. Then when she comes back to Hogwarts, everyone will see the new and improved Rose. She ripped out the ad carefully, excitement filling her. No one was going to be able to judge her then. Rose Weasley, a proper and sophisticated girl. A girl whom everyone will approve and like.

'I'll change for the better', she thought.

Okay, I hope that was okay for an opening chapter-like a prolouge persay. Please don't complain that Rose isn't like Hermione-that's the point! I did make sure she has inherited Hermione's brains and wit, but a child will not always become a replica of their parents. They get their own personalities at some point. XD

Anyway, please review and tell me what you think (constructive criticism is appreciated).

Note to Revival of the DA readers: Sorry for not updating last week. I had given myself a mental policy to update once a week and forgot. Please don't be mad and I'll update this weekend! Promise! XD