A New Pathway
Chapter 1: Frustration
Rose Weasley sat at a table in the corner of the Gryffindor common room. All around her were career pamphlets and letters from nearly every single member of her family (including her muggle grandparents). All with different ideas of what she career she should join in two and a half years. Needless to say the 5th year was stuck, confused and ready to throw them all in the fireplace.
"Hey Rosie, how you going with that?" Albus asked as he walked up to the table.
"Argh!" Rose screamed, her bushy hair coming out of her hairclip, "Seriously Al, how can it be so hard to choose a career? You've always known that you were going to follow in your dads footsteps. Me? I know I don't want to be an Auror or join the Ministry with mum"
"I personally think you are over-thinking it. Maybe sleep on it and think it over at breakfast? You have time."
"No I don't! Al, my meeting with Prof. Longbottom is at 9.30am. I have to choose tonight" Rose groaned
"Hey Rose."
Rose looked up. "Oh hey Lena, what's up?"
Lena Thomas smiled. "There was an owl sitting on your bed and it delivered this letter." she said, handing the letter to Rose. "I'll see you later"
Rose eagerly opened the letter and saw it was from Victoire Lupin, her oldest cousin who had married Teddy Lupin the previous summer.
"Dear Rose,
I know this time is difficult for you, and no doubt you are confused and overwhelmed at all the letters that everyone has sent you (they do it to all of us, really it's not fair).
So here are my last minute tips before you see Neville tomorrow
Play to your strengths. What are you good at? What do you like to do?
Don't become an Auror just because of your dad and Uncle Harry (no offence Albus!).
Do your summer work at the shop but don't plot to take it over from Uncle George as James and Freddie plan on doing.
I know once you ask yourself those questions, you will have your answer.
I hope this helps
Lots of love,
Victoire xx"
Rose finished reading the letter and smiled. "I think Victoire has given me my answer, I know what I want to be"
Albus looked at her curiously. "And that would be what?"
"I'll tell you at lunch tomorrow"
Authors Note:
I haven't written a story in over 2 years, reviews greatly appreciated. I wonder if you guys can guess what Rose is going to become. Chapter 2 nearly ready to go up!