My name is Madison Marie May, and I'm invisible. Seriously. I'm the type that get's bumped in the halls, sat on at lunch, and who knows what else. I mean I don't care anymore. It's my fifth year at the school Hogwarts, in the house of Ravenclaw. Now it's not so hard to believe I'm ignored right? Today is August 28th. My birthday, and also the day my mum, my sister, and I go and get our materials for school, although it will be the first time my sister goes to Hogwarts.
"Sonny! Sonny! Wait for me!", my sister, Madeline, yelled so that the whole entire Diagon Alley could hear. I groaned. I hated the nickname she gave me. When she was little she couldn't say "Madison". All she could say was the "son" part of my name. It drove me up the wall!
I turned around to see my sister running towards me, and my mum chasing her. My sister and I looked a lot alike. I had short brown hair, she had long brown hair. She and I both had pale skin, and freckles. The only thing different were her eyes. Her eyes were a light blue, while mine were an Irish hazel.
"Linny! You can't run away from mummy like that! You'll give her a heart attack!", I yelled when Madeline had finally caught up to me. Linny was my nickname for my sister. You know MadeLINe.
Linny frowned, her dimples firmly in place. How come the younger sisters get everything? The attention, the looks, their way!
"I'm sorry! I just wanted you to see me try on my new robes", she said smiling. My mother finally caught up to us.
"Madeline Marie May! Don't you ever! Ever! Ran away from me like that!", my mum said out of breath. My sister bit her lip and muttered an "I'm sorry", to my mum. I rolled my eyes. It was the whole puppy dog face routine.
We continued walking down the streets of Diagon Alley, Linny gazing at all the shops in aw, why I held her hand making sure she wouldn't run off again. Finally we reached "Lavender Brown Robes". The women who owned it was a high time fashion designer. She had all the most best clothes, though I just preferred my Ravenclaw uniform. It wasn't like I was trying to impress anyone. We entered in to find a girl with short blonde hair working at the counter.
"Hi I'm Karrie March I'll be helping you around Lavender Brown Robes. What do you need?", asked the girl as though she couldn't care less. My mum smiled.
My mother told the girl what I need and my measurements. After she was done she smiled at me.
My mother knew what I wore. I wore the same thing every year, only the size changed. The girl nodded her head, and went to the back to find what my mum had ordered. Just then another women with long blonde hair, freckles, brown eyes, and tan skin came out. Her body was skinny like an hourglass, and she had a beauty mark by her left eyebrow. My sister gasped, staring at her with wide eyes.
"Oh my Merlin! Your Victorie! Victorie Weasley!", my sister shouted. The woman smiled, blinding us with a perfect white smile. I was in to much shock to say anything. Before me was not only a famous Weasley, but a model famous Weasley. A Weasley that had become famous with out the help from her family name.
"Yes I am. I'm taking it you're going to Hogwarts for the first time. Why don't you come over here dear", asked Victorie. Linny just stared, her mouth open. I was in shock to. What was a rich, famous, beautiful model doing taking first year measurements?
"But you're the famous model who models clothes from everywhere all over the world!", my sister exclaimed running over to her, and taking out a piece of parchment and quill, which I realized she had just taken from my backpack! Hey!
"Can I get your autograph?", Linny asked as though this would complete her life. Victorie laughed.
"Why of course!", she said taking the quill and quickly scribbling down her name, as though she was a pro at this. She handed it back to Linny who stared at it, her eyes practically shining. She looked back up at Victorie.
"Why are you working here? You're a Weasley! A famous model!", Linny exclaimed jumping up and down. Normally I would have snorted or laughed. My sister was acting like some brainless, pink frilly girl flawing over a famous rock band boy or something. Victorie smiled again.
"Yes I am. Lavender Brown, the woman who owns the company, is going to be producing one of my modeling campaigns. She's an old family friend, and said she would be glad to do it if I promised to help out a bit. So I'm doing my share. Besides it's nice to take a break from modeling, and so something easy ", said Victorie guiding Linny to a stand. Victorie got out tape roll, and asked it to measure Linny. My mother cleared her throat.
"How old are you Ms. Weasley?", my mother asked, her long brown hair no match from Victorie's blonde. Victorie answered without looking up from her work.
"I'm seventeen, but will be eighteen in October. I'm going to Hogwarts to complete my final year there. It's going to be great this year since I will be Head Girl", Victorie said looking up from her work to turn to my mother proudly. My mother I could see was impressed.
"So you manage to keep your grades up and model?", she asked Victorie looking suspicious. I was too. There is no way that girl has brains and beauty! It's just not fair to the rest of us! Victorie was about to answer when Linny piped up.
"I can't believe I'm meeting you!", Linny said beaming. Victorie laughed and turned to my mother.
"I love your daughter! You know", Victorie said suddenly, "my brother Louis, and my cousin Lucy are going to Hogwarts for the first time. I could introduce you to them. They're going to need some friends when they go to school." My mouth dropped. Did a Weasley, not to mention a famous one, just ask someone else who is not in The Clan to sit with them?
The Weasley/Potter Clan always kept together. They never had any outside friends because they're family is so big that they didn't need any outside friends. Except for Kate. Kate was one of the most popular girls in fifth year along with both Dominique and Molly Weasley. They ruled the school. Everybody knew that story.
James Potter(the second) had a crush on Kate McLaggen since second year, when she transferred to Hogwarts from France. He was bothering her so much that his cousins, Molly and Dominique, became best friends with her to keep James away. Soon they really became great friends and now were the most popular girls at school. See how much karma hates us all? The other people that get teased by James Potter and the Trouble Twins were just ignored, but when a pretty, new, french girl comes she's in their group.
Just then Karrie came back with the clothes my mum ordered, looking as though she would give anything to just leave.
"Here you go. Seven navy blue skirts, two navy blue robes, one black robe, seven white collared shirts, and one black and bronze robe all in the size 6", Karrie said handing them to my mum. After she left Victorie cleared her throat. It sounded like a angel burping. Okay I've lost it.
"Um excuse me, but surely those clothes aren't for your daughter are they?", asked Victorie, looking slightly confused. I was to. Who else would be for? My mum was short, but not a size six. My mum laughed.
"Of course not! They are going to my eldest, Madison", my mother said, gesturing towards me. Victorie looked confused, and then she spotted me. She looked surprised like I had just appeared out of thin air. Actually the fact that she was able to spot me so quickly was quite flattering.
"Oh! I'm sorry dear I didn't see you!So your name is Madison, what's your name dear?", Victorie asked, turning back to my sister. I groaned. See what I mean by I'm invisible.
Finally Victorie finished with my sister and brought her out some robes.
"Here you go. One pink collared shirt, one white collared shirt, one yellow collared shirt, one blue collared, one purple collared shirt, one orange collared shirt, one red collared shirt, three golden skirts, three red skirts, one black skirt, one black robe, one golden robe, and one red robe", finished Victorie bringing out the clothes. I was confused. Like dead confused. It happens a lot, so don't be shocked.
"How do you know what colors to get? You don't know what house she will be in", I said. Victorie laughed, and just waved it aside. I noticed how well painted her finger nails were. Stop it Madison! You will not fall under the Weasley's spell!
"Oh your sister has the charm. She will be in either Gryffindor, or Hufflepuff. I can already tell what colors to get", Victorie reasoned. Victorie handed us the clothes and waved goodbye.
"Oh I never got your name sweetheart", Victorie suddenly said. Linny smiled, as though she had been waiting to be asked this question her whole life!
"It's Madeline, but I go as Linny", Linny said, nodding her head. Victorie smiled.
"What a site that will be. The three L's. Lucy, Louis, and Linny", said Victorie holding the door for as and shutting it as we left.
For the rest of the day we went around and bought Linny and I books, shoes, quills, parchment, and for Linny a new wand. I couldn't get the trip to Lavender Brown Robes out of my mind. Why had she noticed Linny, but not me? How come I wasn't noticeable? Every time someone seems to acknowledge my existence, they forget about me.
"Okay we got everything. Let's go home. Dad has been baking me cake all day! And I can't wait!", I said. My mom smiled. Something about her smile seemed off.
"Oh we're not done yet", said my mum with her smile on her face. I stared at her, confused. Yes I am confused once more. Told you it happens a lot.
"What do you mean we got everything?", I asked her.
"Sweetheart I wanted to get you a gift, but I didn't know what. You have almost every book in the collection of books, and I think you've grown out of stuffed animals, so I'm just going to give you some money to get something. It can be anything you want", my mum said. I stared at her in surprise. My family wasn't rich or poor, but money was tight for us now a days.
"Anything?", I asked. My mother smiled.
"Anything, just as long as it's under fifty gallons and you're back here in twenty minutes", my mum said pulling out a pocket of gallons. I squealed, hugged her, took it, and ran down the road. I knew exactly what I wanted. I had wanted it for years.
I ran into a store. There was three owl cages hanging on hooks outside of it. I looked around. It was a small shop, but there were so many animals. Dogs, crups, cats, snails, slugs, ferrets, snakes, toads, owls you name it. I looked up to see the girl at the counter smile.
"Hello what can I do for you?", asked the girl, her smile widening. I stared a her. This girl was as pale as a ghost, she had bags under her silver eyes, and she was as thin as a pole. Her hair was white, and long. It looked like a ghost itself.
"Um Miss are you okay?", she asked, looking concerned.. I blinked. Once. Twice. Thrice. Nope she really was all pale and white.
"Oh yeah fine, um, I was wondering what was the best behaved pet you have here. One that's friendly and smart. I really don't want anything slimy or gross though. Maybe like a dog or a cat?", I asked. I had wanted a pet since I was six, but my mother said I was to smart for pets. She said books would keep me company, and so would my little sister. Yeah right. I loved Linny and all, but a cute, small animal was what I wanted. One all to myself. The girl smiled, her teeth were sparkling white.
"Oh that would be Minnie. She'll be perfect for you! ", she said running to the back, and bringing out a gray tabby cat. I smiled. She was prefect.
"She's cute!", I said laughing and Minnie rubbed up against me. The girl laughed too.
"Well she certainly likes you! She doesn't like Slytherins though. I took her to Hogwarts once, and she almost bit off a Slytherin boy's ear", said the girl laughing. I smiled, and looked back up at the girl, who seemed to be smiling at the cat. It was almost as if Minnie was smiling back at her as well. Weird.
"You go to Hogwarts?", I asked. She beamed.
"Yep! Sixth year Ravenclaw at your service, and I'm captain of the quidditch team", she said proudly.
"I'm a fifth year Ravenclaw, my name's Madison", I said. The girl smiled, and stuck out her hand.
"I'm Lyra! I don't remember ever seeing you before", Lyra said leaning over the counter to get a closer look at me. I shrugged, and shook her hand, trying not to seemed creeped out by the fact she was leaning half way off the counter to look at me.
"Most of the school doesn't know I exist. Actually I think you're the only one, besides my sister", I told her not really sure why. It's not she was going to remember me. Lyra shook her head.
"No I have photographic memory! If I had seen you in the stands during a quidditch match I would have remembered you", she said. I shrugged again, and placed Minnie in my backpack where she fit perfectly. This was possibly the longest conversation I had ever had with someone. I didn't like it. I preferred for things to stay the way they are. Too much change is not always a good thing. Besides I was an invisible. We don't have friends, and I was already use to it.
"I don't go to quidditch matches. I have to go. See you at Hogwarts!", I called walking out the door, knowing I wasn't going to. Friends weren't my thing. I wasn't good with people. As much as I wanted to be seen, I was afraid. Of change. Of anything really.
I ran back to the spot where my mother and sister were standing. When Linny spotted me she began jumping up and down waving her hands around.
"Sonny! Sonny you're back! What'd you buy! What'd you buy!", asked my sister. I smiled and pulled Minnie out of my bag. My sister squealed and pulled Minnie out of my hands, squeezing her to her chest.
"She is such a cutie!", cried my sister squeezing Minnie, and swinging her around. Minnie growled.
"Can you please let go of me!", yelled Minnie, hissing at us. We gasped. Linny dropped Minnie. Minnie of course landed on her feet, and looked up at us.
"You talk?", we all asked. Minnie rolled her yellow eyes, if cats can even do that.
"Duh! You bought me in a wizard pet store. It's what makes me magical. As long as I'm owned by wizards I can talk", Minnie explained. We all nodded just standing there. Minnie rolled her eyes again.
"Hello? Are we going!", asked Minnie. I snapped to attention.
"Oh yeah right. Mum do you mind apperating us home?", I asked. My mum snapped out of it too, and quickly grabbed onto my wrist. Next thing I know a chocolate flavor is flooding the room we were standing in, which happened to be my living room. I dropped my bag on the couch and ran into the kitchen. Minnie jumped onto the couch, and curled up. My dad was standing by the oven pulling a cake out. I smiled.
"Dad it's amazing!", I said running over and hugging my dad. My dad laughed and hugged back.
"It's not amazing yet until your mother comes over here and adds the decoration", declared my father. My mum smiled and pulled out her wand.
"Inpareo dlighten", she said flicking her wand. Suddenly icing flowers sprung out from my cake. The formed three words and were outlined by icing ribbons.
Happy Birthday Maddy!
I gasped and pulled my mum into a bear hug.
"This is beyond the Valley of Brilliant! Where did you learn a spell like that!", I asked my mum. She smiled, sharing a glance with my dad.
"I been practicing it. I must say I added my own touch to it, but now it's time to dig in to your 'Chocolate Frog/Chocolate Cauldron/Regular Chocolate Cake!'", my mum exclaimed. I grinned. I love chocolate!
We all ate our cake, which I didn't really share. We laughed, and talked, and bid each other goodnight. My dad came of to me, and hugged me. He kissed the top of my head.
"Happy fifteenth birthday sweetie", he told me. I smiled up at him. As long as I had my family who needs friends!
"Thanks dad! Goodnight!", I told him pecking him on the cheek. I crawled into bed, about to drifted off to sleep when Minnie walked into my room.
"So...where do I sleep?", asked Minnie. I gasped.
"I forgot to buy you your things!", I said jumping out of bed. Minnie sighed.
"Look it's fine. I'll just sleep at the foot of your bed. Just give me a pillow to sleep on. You look like a kicker and I don't fancy being kicked when I'm trying to sleep. I can eat human food, just nothing chocolate, and nothing frizzy like soda and butterbeer", Minnie said. I nodded. There was no way in hell I was going to share my chocolate anyway. Minnie curled up at the foot of the bed, as I handed her a pillow. I shut off the light on my nightstand, and kissed Minnie by the ear. She purred. I fell asleep in dreams of cats, and white haired girls.